No diets for me, Buff. If I can't eat what I want, what the hell is the point? I mean, I'm in my mid-thirties (ouch! I actually admitted it!), I've actually given birth to 6 children, and I don't belong to a gym. But best of all, my sweet hubby still thinks I'm a 'hottie' (much to the dismay and frequent disgust of previously mentioned 6 kids
). I LOVE food. But even more than that, I LOVE to make food for other people. My dream used to be to own a B&B, but I think I may take my new friend Tim's cue, and opt for a Boat-and-breakfast instead.
One of my favorite comfort foods is a drink. My best friend Kelly introduced me to her own version of coffee. It sounds kinda weird, but you really have to try it, especially on a stormy day, with the wind whipping around, and the kids all playing quietly, while you're snuggled under a huge blanket.
Kelly's Koffee
- Start with a freshly brewed pot of Hazelnut. Any brand will do, but I prefer to grind my own beans. And just a smidge more than you normally do, the smell is worth it.
- Pour the steaming brew into a huge mug, 3/4 of the way to the top.
- Add 2 or 3 splashes of your fave creamer. I prefer Hazelnut there as well. Actually Southern Butter Pecan is my favorite, but that clashes with the other stuff sometimes...
- Dump in two heaping spoonfuls of powdered hot chocolate mix. The type with the tiny marshmallows is best.
- Stir well, until all mix is dissolved.
- Add a big squirt of whipped cream to the top.
- Sprinkle with 'cinnimonnum'. the best of which comes from Cinnobun!
Take one great big whiff, savor the smell, then sip to your heart's content. Be careful tough, it goes down a lot faster than you'd think.
(For really cold days, substitute your choice of Bailey's or Kahlua for an extra warm treat)
Enjoy!!
