Grandpa’s trick knee told him a cold snap was coming, so he would start mulling over the fundamentals of hot alcohol. Safety first, he would say. The first thing to look out for with hot drinks is the heat. The last thing you need, as a hostess sweating to entertain the guests inevitably crammed into […]
How can anybody not be drawn to a big mug of frothy hot chocolate which has been attacked by a generous dollop of whipped cream and topped off with marshmallows? I feel it is my lifetime global obligation to frequent as many hot chocolate selling establishments, and consume as much hot chocolate as I can! […]
I have managed to stick to my goal of getting healthy for a whole month now. Not that I haven’t cheated. I have. More than I would probably like to admit. That whole 30th birthday week was pretty much a fattening food and quite a bit of wine free-for-all. But two weeks of guilt and […]
Fresh made smoothies provide an excellent source of bio-available vitamins and minerals which partner with enzymes and co-enzymes. Vitamins activate enzymes. Without the vitamins they simply cannot work the way they’re intended. Enzymes are essential for absorbing, digesting, and converting food. Enzymes produce energy at the cellular level and are critical for most of the […]
Valentine’s Day may be shrouded in mystery as far as its origins are concerned but there’s no doubting the growing popularity or the excuse it gives us all to express a little of our romantic side. And there’s no better way to say “I love you!” than through the time-honored gift of chocolate. Yes, cards […]
You can make the perfect cup of hot cocoa using Caffe D’Vita premium hot cocoa mix. We use only premium Dutch processed Chocolate, which gives a smoother, creamier mix of ingredients. Caffe D’Vita’s premium hot cocoa is rich in flavor yet it is low fat, with no hydrogenated oils, no trans fats, and is gluten […]
The word “chai” means “tea” in many Asian and European languages but in North America most people are referring to “masala chai” when they ask for “chai”. Masala chai is a black tea brewed with a mixture of aromatic Indian spices and herbs; usually cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, pepper, anise seed and a touch of honey. […]
If you’ve never had a smoothie before, now might be a good time to start. Smoothies can be just about anything you want them to be, from a slushy fruit beverage to a creamy milkshake-like thick vitamin-packed treat. Though the smoothie boom is often associated with the 1970s and 1980s, it’s a term that actually […]
In the last three years I’ve become a marathoner and I’m looking to run the race of my life soon. If you think smoothies are delicious and you like to workout strenuously, like I do, then keep reading. I realize that smoothies might not be ideal in January where you live. But I live in […]
Layer on snuggly fashion accessories, buy some Uggs and try something steamy! Cool winter mornings, with a nip in the air and cozy evenings are but fleeting guests for another few weeks with the U.S. well into winter weather. While it might be bliss to park yourself in front of that fireplace and wile away […]