Get coffee house treats at home!

If you love coffee house drinks such as iced coffees, or tea slushes—these drink recipes will hit the spot—without busting your budget! Hopefully, I get a blender soon so I can try them out myself. They’d be perfect for a summer day, or treating some guests.

Java-Nut Shake
Compare to Starbuck’s Java Chip Frappuccino
In blender, mix 2 cups ice cubes, 1/2 cup cold double-brewed nut-flavored coffee, 1/2 cup chocolate milk, 1/3 cup chocolate syrup and 1-2 Tbs. superfine sugar until smooth. If desired, garnish with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, chocolate syrup and a chocolate coffee bean. Makes 2 servings.

Mango Chai Tea Slushy
Compare to Coffe & Tea Leaf’s Mucho Mango frutea
In blender, mix 1 cup crushed ice (to make crushed ice, place ice cubes in a plastic food storage bag, seal and pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin), 1/2 cup cold-brewed chai tea (preferably white chai), 1/2 cup mango sorbet and 1 tsp. lemon juice until smooth. If desired, garnish with mango and lime slices. Makes 2 servings.
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My first batch of cupcakes!

I know…it’s kinda pathetic that a 23 year old woman has never baked cupcakes before, but better late than never! Besides, I’ve never been too big on sweets, and I didn’t have a kitchen of my own until late last year. I wouldn’t dare bake anything in someone else’s kitchen because I’m the messiest cook/baker ever. Just baking the cupcakes today (technically last night) I managed to make a mess all over the counter and in the sink, plus stain the rug in the kitchen with cake batter. I’m horrible. At least I had fun and the cupcakes turned out delicious.

Red Velvet Cupcakes - very rich and yummy.

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Sushi: Not only a tasty cuisine

A lot of people love sushi because it’s delicious, and it’s healthy for the most part. This summer, sushi’s swimming off the plate and onto everything in sight - from funky jewelry to playful pajamas! Why not perk up your bathroom with fun sushi soaps? Or treat your pup with a new sushi toy!

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