Eco-Cooking: Episode 2 Spent Coffee Ground Chocolate Pudding

Eco-Cooking: Episode 2 Spent Coffee Ground Chocolate Pudding

Have you been following my self-produced series My Ecokitchen? Well, if you haven’t been, here is Episode 1 (I wouldn’t want you to miss anything, now would I?!). Earth Day is a time for us to recognize all that Mother Earth has provided to us and for us to give back. However, we should celebrate …

Chocolate Espresso Pancakes

Chocolate Espresso Pancakes

I see all these towering pancake posts on Instagram. Like – who is spending the time to make these for breakfast?! I can barely wake up in time to do my makeup in the morning, let alone make a towering stack of delicious pancakes. Keyword – delicious. So,, I (or you) may not have time …

Mariebelle Cacao Bar: Good Till the Last Slurp of Chocolate?

Mariebelle Cacao Bar: Good Till the Last Slurp of Chocolate?

This past weekend I decided to FINALLY use my Groupon for Mariebelle Cacao Bar/Tea Salon. Before we get into the review of Mariebelle, let me just say that I bought this Groupon in August and decided to use it NOW only because I had remembered to star it in my gmail inbox. Otherwise, that would’ve …

Starbucks Keeps Me Fit- Contrary to Popular Belief

Starbucks Keeps Me Fit- Contrary to Popular Belief

I feel like when a person hears ‘Starbucks‘ or ‘Peet’s Coffee‘ or ‘Gloria Jeans‘ they relate it to whip cream, holiday drinks and FAT. But, as my title states, contrary to popular belief, Starbucks is NOT unhealthy. However, I can’t say the same about Gloria Jeans. What I can say is that I am a LOYAL …

Creamy Chocolate Pumpkin-Spice Latte (No, it’s not Starbucks!)

Creamy Chocolate Pumpkin-Spice Latte (No, it’s not Starbucks!)

Don’t get me wrong, I am a HUGE fan of Starbucks. I am probably that girl who’s tried every one of their chocolate drinks, caramel drinks and limited edition drinks- I’m that obsessed. But as a former student and future student again (yes, thrilling I know), I know what it’s like to live on a …

Refreshing Cold Coffee Recipe- for National Coffee Day!

Refreshing Cold Coffee Recipe- for National Coffee Day!

It’s fall there’s a bit of a nip in the air, but it’s still warm enough for me to make my yummy cold coffee! (And by “my” I mean my mother’s recipe since she used to make this for me all the time as a little kid!) 1-2 tbsp of instant coffee (depending on how …