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Kettle and Cup

Archive for February 2008

February 20th, 2008

Homemade, and Make-ahead Frappuccino

 
Did you ever price the frappuccinos that you buy in the refrigerator case at the store? Yikes!  But sometimes you want the taste without having to get out and go to Starbucks, or stop and make one yourself.  You can create a lot of it at once, put in a covered pitcher and keep in […]

By Marye -- 9 comments

February 19th, 2008

Teavana Raspberry Sangria

Mmm. Teavana Raspberry Sangria.  It just sounds good, doesn’t it?  Do you know that I fed the used tea, after I had made my drink, to the chickens and they loved it ?  Why wouldn’t they?   Have you looked at all the dried  fruit in this stuff!
I really, really liked this tea.  It was tangy […]

By Marye -- 3 comments

February 18th, 2008

I’ll Have A Coffee, By George!

Happy President’s Day!
Did you know that drinking coffee was an act of patriotism?
Tags: Coffee, coffee and patriotism, George Washington, george washington quote, history, President’s Day

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By Marye -- 3 comments

February 16th, 2008

Saturday Surfing

Today it is cold and rainy and dreary…and did I say cold? A couple of days ago the thermometer was pushing 75 and today it is in the low 40s with a drizzle.
But at least I have my coffee! So, surf with me. It’ll be fun. I am a […]

By Marye -- 0 comments

February 15th, 2008

For Peet’s Sake:Major Dickason’s Blend

 
I have honestly never tried Peet’s coffee before.  I have seen it, heard some good things about it, but never tried it.
Yesterday Marc and I realized, once again, we were out of coffee.  There was just not enough time to call the roaster and get it ordered and here in time.  I was facing another […]

By Marye -- 11 comments

February 14th, 2008

What Kind of Tea are You?

Guess what kind I am?

Earl Grey: Classy and smooth.
Take this quiz! The don’t know me very well, do they?  
 Go take the quiz and let me know in the comment box what you get. :)
Tags: game, online fun, Tea, what kind of tea are you quiz

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By Marye -- 15 comments

February 13th, 2008

So What IS Swiss Water Process Decaffeination?

Mmmmmm…Coffee without caffeine. It’s just like…….water.
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By Marye -- 0 comments

February 12th, 2008

Valentine’s Theme Day on B5

In celebration of the upcoming holiday, the b5media Lifestyles Channel participated in their own little carnival, hearts and flowers, hugs and kisses…
Because of nasty weather and the horrible flu bug going around and the recent server outage, some of the channel wasn’t able to participate. But when it comes to something like Valentine’s Day, the […]

By Marye -- 1 comment

February 12th, 2008

Reader’s Teapot Collection

I love seeing the amazing teapots that you guys have.  I like teapots,a ctually somewhat better than I like tea, and I am fascinated with the pictures you send.
Judy sent me these three pictures of teapots from her collection.  Enjoy!

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By Marye -- 2 comments

February 11th, 2008

Coffee Fragrance For Men

Thierry Mugler, creator of the fragrance,Angel, is scheduled to release a new cologne for men in mid-April.  I think I am looking forward to this one….
AngelMEN Pure Coffee will use a new CO2 technology, what-ever the heck that is,  to extract “natural notes” directly from Columbian coffee beans. The scent includes  musk, patchouli, […]

By Marye -- 3 comments