Just For Grown Ups

As far as copycat recipes go, this one is pretty darn close to what you get at Starbucks. Though the mix can't be made in advance (unlike the Gingerbread Latte or Pumpkin Latte) it only takes a few minutes to put together. Read More

Every winter there are two drinks I look forward to at Starbucks: the Gingerbread Latte and the Caramel Brûlée Latte. But lets face it, there's no way I'm bundling a toddler into the car in 3F weather just so I can drink my favorite coffee. The solution? Homemade! Read More

Similar to chai, this hot spiced tea is made with black tea,1/2 a cinnamon stick, whole cloves, peppercorns and a touch of vanilla. After sweetening with honey, I love cupping a warm mug in my hands and sipping on this fragrant drink. Serving it with fresh chocolate chip cookies Read More

This easy Strawberry Sangria is made with diced strawberries, Sprite and good wine. Serve with a simple spinach pasta dish and enjoy during nap time for maximum benefit. Read More

It's starting to feel like winter here in Vermont. My weather app says it feels like -3F outside and there's a howling wind rapping on the windows. Brrr! Is there any better time for Grand Marnier spiked hot chocolate? Read More

Flavored with fresh nutmeg, ground cloves and brown sugar, I used to drink homemade pumpkin-spice lattes while reading a book or dawdling at the computer. Nowadays, I pour one in a hot cup and drink it one-handed while putting train tracks together. :) Read More

This recipe for Chocolate-Vanilla Coffee takes hardly any effort, but it turns a simple cup of joe into a mood-boosting mid-afternoon treat. Read More

Coffee drinks with a little something extra are just the thing for lazy Sunday mornings. Today honey-vanilla lattes, served with slices of my husband's blueberry buckle and jazz music playing in the background.  Read More

The yummy meal pictured here takes about 30 minutes to make, start to finish. 25 minutes once you've done it a few times and have it down pat. Read More

Tiramisu is an elegant dessert that's ridiculously easy to make - especially if you use pre-made savoiardi (also called ladyfingers) from your local bakery or market. Read More