I don't know about in your house, but here my coffee cups feel like they are disappearing or getting chips in them. So I have decided it's time to get some new ones. I don't think I'll be buying a new "set" or maybe not even ones that match. Not because I don't like my dishes to match, because trust me I am sure my husband would say I am a wee bit anal about that. But there's just something eclectic about having mismatched coffee cups that I like. Not to mention when you have guests over and you're drinking coffee how do you know which cup is yours unless you are holding it the entire time?! I can't tell you how many times people have been over and I hear "is this cup mine?" So this morning I am having coffee in my first new coffee mug. :) Yesterday when I was doing some grocery shopping I was getting more coffee for my Keurig. Since I am really watching what I am putting in to my body I was looking at the flavored coffees that they have available. Thinking it could be a good alternative to the coffee syrups I have been using or the flavored creamer. On the box it says "Artificially Flavored". Now it took me quite some time (and a little help from hubby) to find where the ingredients were listed on the box. And the ingredients just say coffee, natural & artificial flavorings. Now what the hell kind of ingredient list is that?! What are the natural and artificial flavorings, specifically? How do I know they haven't put ground up bark in there (little over dramatic I know, but trying to make a point)!? So needless to say I put back the "Artificially Flavored" coffee and just bought the plain 'ol "Breakfast Blend" coffee along with some plain 'ol half & half. I figured I could add some pure vanilla or almond extract (or any flavor I have) to the half & half and make my coffee yummy!
And last but not least... This morning while I was drinking my coffee and enjoying the quiet time while everyone was still in bed (which ironically they are still sleeping), I was perusing Pinterest and came across a Pin for Homemade coffee syrup! Heck yea!! Right up my alley! Now seriously with all the canning that I do, why didn't I think of this myself? Really?! Anyway, the person that did think of this is a GENIUS! I'm just sayin'. So thank you Elsie & Emma for your terrific coffee syrup DIY post. I will be getting a ton of use out of this baby! As I look at the recipe though, I am thinking I might use less sugar and see how it turns out. (Just as I altered the syrup recipe for canned fruit that my Grandmother gave me...just TOO much sugar for my tastes.) It's worth a shot, and if it doesn't taste good with less sugar, we can always add more on the next batch. :)
Enjoy your coffee!!
~Kari
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