Craving an intense handmade peppermint mocha? One where you know exactly what is going into it? In my quest to outfit "Sarah's Espresso Hut", I got busy on Saturday and produced a number of syrups, all of which store nicely in the refrigerator. Just waiting for whatever latte flavor strikes my fancy at 7 am. I wanted to make… Continue reading Candy Cane Mochas
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Handmade Coconut Syrup & The Granola Bar Latte
When I worked at the espresso shop on The Island, my friend Nikole would often draw a weekly chalkboard scene, which then I'd come up with a drink special to match it. Between Nikole and I, we came up with what we dubbed 'The Granola Bar Latte". It paid homage to the hard, crunchy granola bars of… Continue reading Handmade Coconut Syrup & The Granola Bar Latte
Mint Mocha Frappes
Once October is over and the craze of PUMPKIN EVERYTHING!!!! dies down, you know what is next: CHOCOLATE MINT EVERYTHING!!!! Hehheh.... I am proud to say that I can enable you all in that. I "forced" myself to be a test subject and try this out to make sure it was the good stuff. Just be… Continue reading Mint Mocha Frappes
DIY Adult Sippy Lid for Mason Jars
In the past I often used cold cups with lids, the double wall ones for Frappes, for our daily drinks. Then we went to Mason jars (yeah, I know...how hipster of us). My real issue with it is I use straws to drink from (better for the teeth!) and I have had a few 'oopsies'… Continue reading DIY Adult Sippy Lid for Mason Jars