Tag: BEVERAGES

Pineapple Banana Tofu Smoothie

Pineapple Banana Tofu Smoothie

Starting the new year with one smoothie a day is not a bad beginning. I like it even more than my kids are now old enough to make their favorite smoothie combination by themselves. They have been making smoothies for a few years, even my youngest one read more

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

I took a break from pretty much everything and took a trip with my family. Well, I was like an addict that needs her to fix, so I truly needed a break to recharge. I have been working 6 months without stopping, every single day and read more

Chocolate Chip Iced Coffee

Chocolate Chip Iced Coffee

 

Sinful? Yes! Delicious? Yes! Double trouble? Yes!
I love double trouble, I live in the moment, I don’t plan anything in life ’cause most of the time I get disappointed so I go with a flow {literally}. I enjoy simple things and truly appreciate them. I take my coffee pitch black. With that being said, I love my vanilla latte from time to time, as well as ice-cream coffee.

When I was much younger, I’d drink coffee probably 4 times more than I drink today. I thought it will be the other way around when I get the kids, but go figure!
I fell in love with Talenti Coffee, Chocolate Chip Gelato. It is like drinking coffee in a gelato/ice-cream form, so I thought let me make it so I can actually drink it.
On the other note, hubster absolutely hates it, but he is not a coffee consumer, never was and really tried for so many years to understand him. Haha… I tried to turn him around, you know, to convert him into a coffee lover, but only what he likes is the smell of coffee, and sipping on it, Hm, not so much! Seriously, we are like two different peas in a pod, but so far it has been working for us. Despite our major differences, we balance each other.

One thing that most people don’t know about me, is that I wanted to open my own little coffee shop; Cozy, a few tables and a bar with pastries and coffee/tea, but on the side, separated little “soundproof” room with huge window for kids, so parents could have sort of speak “me time”, and watch the kids while they are playing. Whole idea or vision was buzzing in my head before I woke up and realized that I’m not that type of person to run that kind of business; planning, dedication, a competition that would probably kill me, and I am pretty much a free spirited person. Even though I like competitions, a little challenge I don’t think that’d pull it off, so why even bother… We can all dream, right?! But, nonetheless, I’d always hope that maybe one day that dream going to come true. (When I finally grow up :P)

Coffee and Ice-cream are always welcome, although I wouldn’t drink it every day, mostly because I like my coffee dark and not to look like a dessert… but once in a while, we can give ourselves simple pleasures in life or better said simple, tasty and pleasurable indulgences, something that makes us say:”Ahhh….”

 

Chocolate Chip Iced Coffee
Chocolate Chip Iced Coffee

Chocolate Chip Iced Coffee

Course Drinks
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Servings 1
Author Sandra | Sandra's Easy Cooking

Ingredients

  • 2 scoops Talenti Coffee Chocolate Chip Gelato
  • 1 Double Espresso triple if you wish
  • 1/2-1 cup Ice-cubes
  • Sweetener  to taste

Instructions

  1. Place gelato in the glass/cup and let the espresso go over it.
  2. Add ice cubes and sweeter to your desired taste.
  3. You may add sprinkle of Dutch cocoa, but it's optional**

Recipe Notes

If you don't have an espresso machine, use regular coffee maker. I like it with French Roast Coffee If you do not have Talenti Gelato, any ice cream that you have or like will do. However, this kind gives you such a deep flavor and aroma, irresistible for coffee lovers.

                        Disclosure: This post is not sponsored by Talenti Gelato 
Berrylicious Smoothie

Berrylicious Smoothie

Happy April 1st and April fools’ Day!!! I love, love, love April! I don’t know why, perhaps because I love Springtime. For me, Spring starts in April! No April fools’ tricks today, just delicious smoothie to celebrate this time of year, and it actually very read more

Java Chai Latte

Java Chai Latte

A cup of Java Chai Latte seemed appropriate for the relaxing afternoon break that was really needed. I decided to do Spring cleaning and with three kids that could be a win cleaning or total flop. Cold morning, rain is pouring but beautiful Spring scenery read more

Nutella Cafe Latte

Nutella Cafe Latte


It is one of those days when you feel that sunshine is so necessary to pick me up… yes, it’s cloudy and it will be tomorrow again, and I am in need of sun and bright warm day! It is one of those days when you feel it will never end, and even with a mug of good strong coffee things don’t change.

I woke up with my son’s sweet voice over my head saying: “mom, mom, mom, mom, I’m hungry”… There is nothing else to do, other than to get up, especially since he gave me such a nice smile after all that “mom, mom…” but I so wished to stay under the blanket all day long”… Monday mornings! I really dislike them!

Ever since I got, or better said, won barista espresso, my mornings are just a little more bearable ahem! Easier, plus on another note, I don’t have to go and get a latte from Starbucks anymore. Even my kids often ask me to make them Nutella lattes for after school to go along with their favorite snacks. Addition of coffee for me was all I needed this morning to clear up, cheer up and get little sugaah… and of course find something useful to do!

Nutella Cafe Latte

Without further ado, let me explain how I make this simple latte, especially if you do happen to have a latte machine… Sorry, but I still cannot make any designs on the top of the coffee to make it pretty, but maybe one day I will learn that too!

Personally, for me, this is more a dessert than a coffee, perhaps because I like my coffee strong, with a little cream… Lattes are of course always welcome, but this was a nice change! To make kid-friendly just don’t add any coffee and maybe swirl of chocolate syrup on top! 

Nutella Cafe Latte

Simple divine Nutella Cafe Latte

Course Drinks
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Author Sandra | Sandra's Easy Cooking

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Tbsp. Nutella
  • 1 cup Skim Milk or any on hand
  • 1/2 cup milk for frothing
  • 1 tsp. Heavy Whipped cream *optional

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, warm up the milk with Nutella until Nutella is melted completely and it's just before boiling point.
  2. Take it off, pour in the mug/cup and press latte to froth the milk and brew the coffee.
  3. Add Whipped cream; Stir and enjoy!
  4. For frothing with hand-frother:
  5. Step 1. From the previews, then --> Place milk only into the sauce (a (1/2 cup), cook on the medium-low until boiling point and at the same time froth milk with hand-frother until it starts to bubble and develops that thicker foam.
  6. Pour brewed coffee of your choice into milk+nutella mixture, and slowly add frothed milk to your latte until it reaches the rim of the mug -add less though, if you going to put whipped cream on top.
  7. Add whipped cream if desired!
Natural Homemade Beet Juice

Natural Homemade Beet Juice

When it comes to my favorite power beverages, Natural Homemade Beet Juice is right on top above all. Beets are not only beautiful, tasty but also extremely healthy. Furthermore, I did not write before, and in my last three years of blogging that beets are read more

Green Tea Frappuccino

Green Tea Frappuccino

  I love Matcha, so this Green Tea Frappuccino is such a convenient and quick way for me to enjoy it without going to Starbucks. Plus, I honestly believe mine is better! Last week we went to one of my favorite stores, International Market, where most products read more