How to Make Flavored Finishing Sugars
Most of the time, sugar is, well, just sugar…Right? True…However, there are times when flavoring sugar for desserts, drinks, fruits, etc. can be simply amazing and truly perfect! A little something different…that “je ne sais quoi”! Typically speaking, you don’t use a lot when you’re talking about finishing or flavored sugars. They are simply to enhance flavor and give a marvelous twist. So,...
Love Espresso? Make the Right Choice When Purchasing an Espresso Machine
Do you love Espresso? If so, I’m sure it’s crossed your mind to purchase an espresso machine to accomplish the perfect flavor you’re craving. However, when you think of purchasing an espresso machine, it will also cross your mind how expensive they are. In fact, it’s a larger purchase than most appliances for the kitchen. So, it’s important to do your research and find just the right one for you....
How to Spice Up Your Campbell’s Tomato Soup
Let’s be real… …There are times I crave the flavor of my youth when I would eat cans of Campbell’s tomato soup. Heck, to this day, there are times I use it for different purposes in the kitchen. Today is one of those “lazy lunch” days. The entire key here is to kick it up to a different level than that regular tomato soup, out-of-the-can taste. So, I’ll let you in on what I do to kick up that...
Perk Your Coffee and Win a Prize Too
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of NESCAFE. All opinions are 100% mine. Get yourself prepared for Coffee Heaven with the NESCAFE Dolce Gusto machine. You can win 1 in 6 of these fabulous machines that can brew you up a latte, capuccino or fancy hot chocolate with ease! Whether you’re an incurable gourmet bevey drinker or if you’re trying to save money not going to Starbuck’s, the Dolce Gusto can...
Be Ready to Be in Coffee Heaven
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of NESCAFE. All opinions are 100% mine. Do you love coffee, especially from your favorite coffee house? No doubt, it gets to be quite an expensive habit, as I have an addiction to Chai Lattes! Maybe you’ve tried to make these specialty beverages at home with no success because you simply can’t seem to duplicate the flavor or techniques, and you don’t have a machine...
Health Benefits of Reishi Mushrooms
Reishi Mushrooms are a cherished ingredient in Asian medicine & cuisine. How Can Reishi Mushrooms Benefit You? by Keith Kearney It’s not a big secret that mushrooms have been known to be very good for you. Reishi mushrooms are one of the top three medicinal mushrooms that has been used for centuries in ancient Asian cultures. The great thing about the Reishi mushroom is the balance it gives to both your body and mind. This ancient...
My English Nanny’s Tasty Tidbits
When I was young, I had an English nanny, Doreen. She was a rather influenial part of MyLife. What an amazing lady that I loved so much. She was so sweet to me, my sister and my family! She always made sure we’d eaten and had something to drink in traditional English style, and that I was prim and proper in a clean, beautiful outfit! I’ve spoken of her before on my blog when talking about making Southern Style Sweet Brewed...
Cuisinart Stainless Steel Coffee Maker Review
If you’re in the market for a new coffee maker, consider the Cuisinart Stainless Steel Coffee Maker. I love it because not only does it match the rest of our stainless steel appliances in our kitchen, but it’s heavy duty. You’re getting top of the line quality for a better price. It’s programmable – you can program more than 1 time to brew. When you fill it with water, and only want to heat it, say for...
How to Make Perfect Hot Toddies in Style!
I just LOVE these innovative NewWave Caffe Mugs! I just purchased some cups with saucers for my mother a few weeks back! They just totally struck my fancy! Not only do I like this Mug’s style, I really want to get some of the Latte Macciato mugs for myself…They’re made of clear glass! Just gorgeous! Not only would they be beautiful to serve delicious lattes, but how about summer berries with cream, or homemade French...
Web Chef Review: Mayorga Coffee Roasters – Washington-Dulles Airport
Washington, Dulles Airport – Terminal A: I am a very picky Chai Latte drinker…as you know from a previous post (William’s Fresh Cafe)… However, as I was stuck on a delay at the Dulles Airport, I wanted a Chai Latte something fierce. The only coffee place I saw was the Mayorga Coffee House, and I was still reluctant to try, being so disappointed in the past with subpar chai teas… Even after all of my...
How to Bake Mango Masala Chai Quinoa Muffins
Quinoa is an ancient grain, full of protein, that I wish I could use a lot more in my cooking…So, today I tried baking with it, and it turned out amazingly well! Just delicious!!! ~ Kimberly Edwards 🙂 Type: Dessert Serve With: By themselves, with butter or jam Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: ~ 25 min Yield: 12 large muffins Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Flour – I prefer Robin Hood brand. 1/4 cup Whole Wheat Flour – I use...
Food Fun – Find Out How Much Caffeine You’ve Got In Your System
Today’s post is just a little something fun I posted on my Kimberly-Edwards.com site! Enjoy… *** Well, if you know me, you’ll know that I’m crazy about green tea… Contrary to popular belief, probably because green tea is touted to be such a healthy drink for you, green tea has lots of caffeine in it…If you stopped drinking regular black tea because you were trying to cut caffeine out…well, let...
How to Make Darjeeling Chai from Scratch
I love chai tea so much, that my hubby has derived a quicker recipe than my Masala Chai Tea recipe, so that I don’t have to run to William’s Coffee Pub for a quick fix! He Rocks and this is Delicious! Now, if I could only get him to make it more often…LOL! ~ Kimberly Edwards 🙂 Type: Beverage Serve With: Love Prep Time: 3 min Cook Time: 7 min Yield: 6 cups of tea Ingredients: Instructions: 1. Into a pot add water,...
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