For the love of coffee

Well, I don’t have a great recipe to share with you today, but don’t worry another one will be coming soon. This one is my love for coffee.

The very first thing that I do in the morning is pour myself a fresh hot cup of coffee, I just can’t do without it, and I’m sure many of you do the same. Oh, that very first cup of coffee that gets us kick started in the morning is just great.
Black & Decker DLX1050B 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker with Glass Carafe,

My Black and Decker 12 cup Coffee Maker:

Most nights before I go to bed I program my Black and Decker12 cup coffee maker. So that first cup of liquid gold is ready and waiting.

I have had great luck with the Black and Decker coffee makers. When this one quits working I'll buy another one.

Although there are many popular brands on the market to choose from below are just a few.



Best 12 Cup Coffee Makers

Mr. Coffee BVMC-EVX23 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker, BlackHamilton Beach 12-Cup Coffee Maker, Programmable Brewstation Summit Dispensing CoffeeCuisinart Brew Central DCC-1200 12 Cup Programmable Coffeemaker, Black/SilverKitchenAid KCM1204OB 12-Cup Coffee Maker with One Touch Brewing -

When I forget to program my 12 cup brewer for the morning it's not a problem. I just pop a K-cup into my Keurig one cup brewer. In about 30 seconds I have a nice hot cup of coffee.

Keurig k cup brewers are a perfect option for that quick cup of coffee any time of the day.

Keurig one Cup Brewers

Keurig K15 Single Serve Compact K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker, ChiliHamilton Beach 49970 Personal Cup One Cup Pod BrewerKeurig K55 Single Serve Programmable K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker, BlackKeurig K10 Mini Plus Brewing System, Black

Best K-cups Coffee for your one cup system

Coffee Variety Sampler Pack for Keurig K-Cup Brewers, 40The Original Donut Shop Keurig Single-Serve K-Cup Pods, Regular MediumGreen Mountain Coffee Breakfast Blend, Light Roast, K-Cup Portion Pack96 Count Variety (10 Amazing Blends), Single-serve Cups for Keurig

Now, I know that anybody that loves their coffee has a favorite coffee mug. I know that I do most days I have to have my favorite coffee mug. A coffee mug makes a great gift idea for that someone you know who just loves their coffee.

Coffee Mug Gift Ideas

Francois et Mimi Set of 6 Large-sized 16 Ounce CeramicHome Basic MS44647 6 Piece 11 oz Diamond Mug SetCulver 16-Ounce Bistro Ceramic Mug, Black, Set of 4Best funny gift - 11OZ Coffee Mug - Don't be

Do you know that there are many health benefits from drinking coffee? Studies have shown some of the benefits of drinking coffee daily are less likely to have type 2 diabetes, Parkinson's disease,  and much more.
Click here for the health benefits of drinking coffee daily.

You can also personalize a coffee Mug for you, or as a gift. 

Coffee Mugs

Sweet and Salty Chocolate Turtles

These sweet and salty chocolate turtles are a treat anytime. This year I decided to make my own homemade chocolate turtles for the holidays. The only problem was that I didn’t take any pictures to post this sweet treat, so I made them again. Some people call these cookies, and some candy, I think they’re candy.

Here is what I used: In my Homemade Chocolate Turtles Recipe

1-11oz. bag of Kraft Caramel Bits

1-11.5oz. bag Nestle Milk Chocolate Morsels

2 tablespoons of heavy cream

1 cup of pecans (cut in half)

Sea Salt (Optional)

Making Chocolate Turtles is easy and here is how: 

I lined two cookie sheets with tin foil, and greased the tin foil with Pam non-stick spray, this prevents the candy from sticking.

In a microwave bowl, I mixed the caramel bits and heavy cream. By the way, these caramel bits are wonderful because they are already unwrapped and ready for any recipe.

Melt the caramels in the microwave 30 seconds at a time stirring between each interval. I have to tell you that I was so excited to use my microwave for something other than heating up my cold coffee.

When the caramel stirs easily add the pecans and mix well. Drop onto the tin foil with a tablespoon.

I melted the chocolate in the microwave using the same 30-second method as the caramels. Use a tablespoon to cover the caramel and pecan drops. I sprinkled some sea salt over the chocolate to make these sweet and salty. You don’t have to use the sea salt if you don’t want to.

Place the cookie sheets in the freezer for about 15 or 20 minutes until the candy is firm. They peel right off of the tin foil because of the non-stick spray, now refrigerate and enjoy.

This recipe yielded me about 27 of these delicious beauties; I had to give some to my daughter so I wouldn’t be in sugar overload.

You might also like my: Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries

As always thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy.

Here is everything you need to make chocolate covered turtles

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Kraft, Caramel Bits, 11oz Bag (Pack of 3)Nestle Toll House Milk Chocolate Morsels, 11.5 Ounce Packages (PackSUNBEST Fancy Georgia Raw Shelled Pecans, Pecan Halves, JUMBO, Unsalted,Morton Coarse Sea Salt, 17.60 ozPam Cooking Spray, 8 ozReynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil (200 Square Foot Roll)Good Cook Set Of 3 Non-Stick Cookie SheetZiploc Freezer Bag, Gallon Size-28 ct