Coffee and Dessert candle arrangement

This video showcases some of the adorable candles available for purchase for all those who love coffee and desserts. These would be cute to have in a kitchen or perhaps for a casual dinner party. I can also imagine little girls loving these for their bedrooms. I think they are rather cute and a lot of fun!

Check out the video below and get ideas on your next candle purchase! I think these would make great gifts as well as be featured at a birthday party or other special occasion.

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A well-stocked 'breakroom' improves morale and productivity

You might think coffee is a trivial matter, or that a granola bar does not equal a happy employee.

Perhaps this is not the case. Results of the survey indicate that the quality and ambiance of a breakroom has an impact on employees’ mood and motivation. They need and enjoy having a place to relax and rebuild energy.

Another online survey, this one by Staples.com in the United States, found that half the people in a typical office leave at least once a day to go on a coffee or snack run, and some reported doing this five or more times a day. That’s a lot of lost productivity, and that affects the bottom line.

“Our job is to help our customers – workplaces of various sizes – give their employees everything they need for best performance,” says Ilada Boriboun, a category manager for Staples Advantage (www.staplesadvantage.ca). “We know that breakroom supplies have to be high on that list, whether it’s coffee brewers, cleaners, tea, or crackers. Small investments in your breakroom will be seen as big gestures by employees.”

She says the bare bones of the breakroom include a refrigerator, microwave, sink, and eating area with comfortable seating, and that dishes, utensils, cleaning supplies and drinking water also need to be provided.

Free coffee and tea, and healthy snacks like mixed nuts, take it up a notch. If you can’t afford to provide beverages and snacks at no charge, Boriboun suggests using an honour box to collect some change.

“This is the place your employees gather to fuel up,” she says. “They do that by eating and they do that by making connections with other people. I think this is an easy one for leaders in organizations. People tell us often how important their breakrooms are.”

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Frank Sinatra - The Coffee Song

The lyrics are as follows:

Way down among Brazilians
Coffee beans grow by the billions
So they’ve got to find those extra cups to fill
They’ve got an awful lot of coffee in Brazil

You can’t get cherry soda
’cause they’ve got to fill that quota
And the way things are I’ll bet they never will
They’ve got a zillion tons of coffee in Brazil

No tea or tomato juice
You’ll see no potato juice
’cause the planters down in Santos all say “No, no, no”

The politician’s daughter
Was accused of drinkin’ water
And was fined a great big fifty dollar bill
They’ve got an awful lot of coffee in Brazil

[instrumental break]

You date a girl and find out later
She smells just like a percolator
Her perfume was made right on the grill
Why, they could percolate the ocean in Brazil

And when their ham and eggs need savor
Coffee ketchup gives ‘em flavor
Coffee pickles way outsell the dill
Why, they put coffee in the coffee in Brazil

No tea, no tomato juice
You’ll see no potato juice
The planters down in Santos all say “No, no, no”

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Spilled coffee is like so totally sad...

It pretty much involved a cup of coffee, and what appears to be a picture?  Other than that, all you need to be is a little mean, or maybe I should say ornery? I honestly cannot imagine doing this to someone, but who knows, maybe I am too sensitive?

Check out the coffee prank below, and the real question is, is this something you would do to your unsuspecting coworker, friend, or maybe even spouse?  Oh ouch, that would be brutal!

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How To Make Easy Tiramisu

I found this video on youtube today and I like because it shows how to make individual tiramisu pots.  I hate making a big pan of tiramisu because then one of two things happens: 1, I end up throwing away most of the pan or 2, I eat way too much of it.  Unfortunately it usually ends up being that I eat way too much of it!

Check out the following video on how to make some scrumptious sounding tiramisu pots!

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Celebrate the springtime stress free

(ARA) – Nothing helps celebrate springtime more than a gathering with loved ones. With the season’s longer days and warmer weather, hosts and hostesses alike are looking for ways to increase the fun as family and friends get together and cut down on stress. You can do a variety of things in advance to make sure you’re prepared for spring holidays, graduation parties and the start of barbecue season.

Jeanne Benedict, lifestyle and entertaining expert and author of popular books including “The Sophisticated Cookie,” “Sophisticated Entertaining” and “Celebrations,” shares her advice to help get you ready for spring events. Here are some easy remedies for common entertaining challenges:

* Last-minute hostess gifts. Need a clever hostess gift? Find inspiration while grocery shopping. For example, pick up a bag of Dunkin’ Donuts (R) packaged coffee, available where you buy groceries. Limited time, seasonal flavors like Strawberry Shortcake and Toasted Almond make a great gift when paired with a seasonally inspired mug.

* Create a quick party atmosphere. Pick up a new set of votive candles and glass holders for an instant and elegant atmosphere. Expert tip: A little water in the bottom of the candleholder will help prevent melted wax from sticking to the glass.

* Low-cost festive touches. Utilize fresh, seasonal produce. Freeze strawberries, blueberries, fresh mint or citrus twists in ice cubes to add a hint of flavor to beverages when unexpected guests drop by.

* Keep the kids occupied. Be sure to have plenty of frozen sugar cookie dough on hand, along with sprinkles and seasonal cookie cutters, as a last-minute baking activity to do with little ones.

* Keep the adults occupied. For easy group entertainment, make sure you have a selection of classic board games available. Take a minute to make sure all the playing pieces are intact, cards are accounted for and pencils are sharpened.

* Contain the spills and thrills. Have a stain stick handy for the inevitable table mishaps. On picnic tables, weigh down tablecloths with condiment containers or heavy vases of fresh flowers.

Adds Benedict, “By being prepared ahead of time for common party mishaps, you’ll have more opportunities to enjoy your guests, the great party you’ve prepared, and celebrate springtime stress-free.”

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How to Clean Your Coffee Maker

The key to cleaning your coffee maker is to simply use vinegar. My parents would run it through at least twice, sometimes three times, and then would run it through with just water to get any vinegar residue out of the coffee pot. My parents would clean their coffee pot about once a month, and experts agree that it is a good idea to clean once a month.

So the video below is a short video showing step by step directions on how to clean coffee pots and makers. It truly is important unless you enjoy drinking coffee that tastes like mud! Now, nobody likes that so try cleaning your coffee maker for a fresh pot of delicious coffee!

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Blueberry Coffee Cake Muffins

In this video she makes blueberry coffee cake muffins. Ina Garten knows how to entertain with simplicity, style and fun. In this video you can visit with Ina at home in the sumptuous Hamptons of New York to discover her shortcuts and strategies for make-ahead menus, fabulous food and memorable parties.

This recipe would be perrrfect with a cup of Kona coffee or Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee. In fact when I go to the grocery store tomorrow I think I’ll pick up the ingredients to make this delicious recipe! Check out the video below that gives step by step directions on how to make this wonderful blueberry coffee cake muffin recipe:

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Cold Stone Creamery Sweet Cream

I love Cold Stone Creamery.  I am so sad I do not live close to one anymore.  When I lived in Los Angeles, I would visit my sister in Encino and we would make the quick trip up the street to have ice cream from Cold Stone Creamery.  It was one of my very favorite things to do and we would typically stop in for ice cream once a month.

The thing I love about Cold Stone is the way they cut the ice cream with whatever you want to put in it!  From nuts, to fruits, to candies you are in charge of the ice cream.  My favorite combination was to take cheesecake ice cream (so good!!) and add raspberries to it.  I also really enjoyed their birthday cake ice cream.  Wow, I truly miss Cold Stone!  Anyways, moving on….

Yesterday, while I was visiting the grocery store, I noticed what looked like a mirage.  International Delight has teamed up with Cold Stone Creamery to make a new coffee creamer!  Eeeek, how exciting.  Here is how they describe it:

Imagine the taste of homemade ice cream—in your coffee! OurCold Stone Creamery™ Sweet Cream flavor is irresistibly smooth, rich and delicious. Go ahead…enjoy! After all, shouldn’t every day be just a little gourmet?

Oh, I’m excited to try it!  I refrained from buying it yesterday, but I’m sure I’ll pick up a bottle next time at the market.  Yes, please, I would very much like the taste of ice cream in my coffee.

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International Delight Iced Coffee

So today while I was walking the aisles of the grocery store, I decided to pick up some creamer.  Yes, coffee snobs, I have to admit I like to add flavored creamer to my coffee from time to time.  Not everyday, but quite often.  This time I decided to pick up “Cinnabon Creamer” and I’m not ashamed of it!  So what if I like a little cinnamon, cream and sugar in my coffee.  Let me be.  Do I seem defensive?  I sure hope not, but I’ve been shunned before, so I digress.

There I was in the cold section of the store, the dairy section, when I stumbled across International Delight Iced Coffee.  I had to stop in my steps and just stare, dazed and confused.  Why has this not been invented before?  Finding the perfect iced coffee is so hard, and requires so much work.  This seems to good to be true.

So, I stopped and lingered, and I looked.  International Delight offers three flavors:  Original, Mocha and Vanilla.  These are made with 100% premium Arabica coffee,  and are ready to drink.  You simple pour over ice and voilà you have perfectly lovely iced coffee magic.

I decided to purchase the Mocha and promptly returned home where I poured some over crushed ice.  The anticipation was intense.  I plopped in my straw and started sipping.  Honestly, my first thought was this tastes a lot like chocolate milk.  It was sweet, and rich with just a hint of coffee flavor.  I decided to brew a cup of coffee, and once it cooled I added some of it to the iced coffee. Since it was morning I was needing that extra kick.  However, I can see myself enjoy it just as it is in the afternoon or evening for a sweet treat.

Overall, I honestly really enjoyed it!  I think next time I will purchase the vanilla, or perhaps the original flavor.  I’m impressed by the sheer simplicity of it and how it will now be so easy to have iced coffee whenever I damn well please.

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