An easy summertime treat, this chocolate vanilla affogato combines three of my favorite: chocolate, gelato, and espresso! Now, what is an Affogato? The word “affogato,” comes from the Italian word “affogare,” which means “to drown,” and that is exactly what this dessert is: gelato/ice cream drowned in freshly brewed espresso. Obviously, it is the easiest dessert…
Chocolate cake with warm chocolate frosting recipe
Enjoy this irresistibly rich and creamy chocolate cake topped with a delicious fudgy warm chocolate frosting. I come from a large family. Growing up I remember almost every Sunday the entire family gathering around at my grandparents’ country house for Sunday brunch. On a weekly basis, we were around 15 people. Over the holiday Sunday,…
Almond joy iced coffee recipe
Chocolate, coconut, and almond flavors are bursting in this homemade almond joy iced coffee. Your favorite candy bar now in a refreshing coffee drink. A couple of weeks ago I received an email about two new iced coffee flavors just about to hit the coffee shops. I did a happy dance while reading the email…
Iced caramel macchiato recipe
No need to pay the high price for an iced caramel macchiato at the coffee shop! Make yourself one in less than 2 minutes anytime your craving strikes! Living in the countryside has its ups and downs. The list is long but today I only want to focus on coffee shops. We have a little…
One bowl chocolate cake with brown sugar frosting recipe
With just a handful of ingredients, this no fuss one bowl chocolate cake will quickly become one of your favorites! Top with a layer of brown sugar frosting or serve with a scoop of your favorite ice cream! Some days, all you need is a piece of moist, decadent chocolate cake. A cake so tender and…
Coffee chocolate cake with coffee chocolate ganache
Incredibly delicious old-fashion coffee chocolate cake with coffee chocolate ganache made with a secret ingredient that keeps it moist and tender and brings out all the wonderful flavors! Hand written recipes. Mostly in pencil, rarely in pen. Some written more than 30-50 years ago. Old, faded and discolored papers. Sometimes even written on a paper…
Chocolate chip coffee cake with coffee icing recipe
Take your weekend breakfast up a notch with this easy to make chocolate chip coffee cake with coffee icing! Now you can eat your coffee and drink it too! With every holiday season, we plan on being more organized. I make lists long before Christmas with things we need to do, things to have to…
Frozen chocolate coffee delight
Summer vacation may and may not be a mom’s favorite time of the year. It’s a decision that most likely changes every day. But what doesn’t changes is the joy of an upcoming family trip. The months of waiting, the weeks of planning, the days of packing. The research, the reservations, more research. Shopping for new comfortable…
Iced coffee floats
Floats are synonymous with summer vacation and with the temperatures getting hotter and summer quickly approaching I thought it would be fun to put a twist on a childhood sweet treat – a grown up version of ice-cream floats! I love coffee! Sip on it. Bake with it. Iced. Frozen. In a cupcake. For breakfast. I…
Iced coffee
Cool down with this easy to make iced coffee! Comes together in 5 minutes tops! 4 more weeks of school and I’m already in panic mode. It’s not the “how will I keep my kid entertained all summer” that stresses me out but ALL the activities that are scheduled in the next couple of weeks….
Chocolate cake with coffee frosting
Light and fluffy cake with a soft and tender crumb, this chocolate cake relies on the rich flavor of cocoa powder complemented with thin layer of coffee frosting. Tiffany started pre-k today. It’s been a tough decision for us. On one hand I was so looking forward to having her out of the house and interacting…
Frozen caramel macchiato coffee
I live on coffee! I confessed a few times and most likely will tell you a few more times. But what I haven’t told you before is that I never drink hot coffee. I just can not. For me coffee has to be at room temperature, cold or even better iced! But can you blame…