Eat Away Monday Blues

 During my last trip to Traverse City, I picked up a jar of Blueberry Lavender Jam. 

I put some on my toast and YUMMMMM!!!!

The jam is wonderfully thick and spreads like warm butter. Pieces of blueberry add to the thickness. The flavor of berries is sweet with a hint of fresh northern air. Close your eyes and the taste will carry you away. The final flavor is the lavender. Smooth, gentle and relaxing. You will finish each bit with a sigh, a hum of satisfaction and a smile of contentment.

Make a slice of toast for your sweetie and share the enjoyment. It is great with a cup of joe or tea.

Visit Harbor View Lavender Farm if you are ever in the Traverse City area. Check out their website for all their amazing products. I love their lotions and the jam. I look forward to trying more products.

During Covid, I've taken to doing most of my shopping online. It's been great fun finding small businesses online and purchasing their products. Many small businesses are part of Amazon. Join the movement to keep small businesses alive.

Support small business. Support you local shops.

Visit Harbor View Lavender Farms on Facebook.

Warm Up With a Bailey's Winter Bliss

The first night of Winter  was dark; a light rain combined with snow fell.

Being a good dog mom, I took the girls for a stroll. 

Once inside, we all dried off.

The girls curled up for naps; I felt the cold to my bones.

 Hubby made a hot drink for me to warm up with.

Ingredients
2 oz. Baileys® Hazelnut Irish Cream Liqueur
4 oz. hot chocolate
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Directions
Pour Baileys and hot chocolate into a coffee mug

This recipe contains no more than 0.6 fl. oz. of alcohol per serving.

Best consumed in front of a fireplace with a special friend.

Give Me Coffee!

I love flavored coffee! It really picks me up any time of the day. I don't mean the caffeine... I simply enjoy the hot beverage. Oh, don't get me wrong, I still am a tea totter. 

After Covid, I look forward to visiting my local coffee shop, The Elbow Room. I miss going up to the counter and saying, "I like coffee and chocolate. You decide what to make me." The barista would smile and make me a wonderful surprise. 

It's like a mini Christmas gift when I hold that cup in my hand; not really knowing what is inside. Is it a Latte, Cappuccino, does it have whipped cream? I may know it's coffee with some kind of chocolate flavor, but there are so many varieties. Mocha, Mocha-caramel, Choco-mint, Choco-almond, Choco-cherry, Choco-hazelnut... the list is endless! What? I can get it hot or iced! Oh wow! Can I have both? 

Not only is there delicious java, but there is an array of natural flavored teas. I plan to try anything with "Vanilla" in the name. 

Yep... I can see myself lounging by the fireplace with a good book and hot beverage. 

What is your favorite hot winter beverage?

 

#Thursday13 - Clip-n-Save Love Coupons

You know how I'm always leaving little love notes in Flyboy's bag when he leaves for trips. I thought I'd share a variety of "coupons" with you. 

Feel free to print, clip and use. Put one or more in your honey's Christmas stocking!

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Fireside Romance

Sitting by a fireplace, no matter the time of year is nostalgic and romatic.

We often light up the hearth when the family is together. Memories of being together over the years flow. 

The house may be full but when hubby sits next to me, hands me a glass of wine and looks at me with those eyes...I'm lost. For a moment, it's just him and me. 

Be sure to find little romatic moments this holiday.