Fireside Coffee

[InspirationPlus]

FIRESIDE COFFEE

2 cups chocolate drink mix
2 cups powdered creamer
1 cup instant coffee
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoon sugar (or sugar substitute)

Mix ingredients well and store in covered container.
Use 2 rounded tablespoons per cup of boiling water.
Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream on top.
Stir with a cinnamon stick.

[rnrgiftsnmore]

This sounds very good and easy too. I may make some mix, then I can make a bigger batch and cool it for a cold coffee treat in the evening after work. ;)

Thanks Sandra for the recipe...

[Lanascountry]

Would make lovely gift jars with a interesting fabric top (covering)
and a pretty bow (tie):)..add a gift card with easy directions~! Thanks
Sandra! :D

[InspirationPlus]

Would make lovely gift jars with a interesting fabric top (covering)
and a pretty bow (tie):)..add a gift card with easy directions~! Thanks
Sandra! :D

Actually, I did this. I found some adorable 8-oz ceramic canisters at my local Dollar Tree (everything's a dollar!). I filled them with the mix, tied a pretty matching ribbon around some cinnamon sticks which served as the bow. From that, I hung a decorated recipe card. Very cute and useful gift with very little expense.

[mj-trading]

Where is mine??

[Lanascountry]

You know what Sandra..with the economy like this, it might be cool to start
posting lots of our old ideas re: food gifts, cool easy crafts (even kits to sell:))
way prior to the holidays..I LOVE to receive this type gift..and think lots of folks
do, like MRJ~!! :D

[Lanascountry]

Speakin of which...I have a request folks..do any of you folks have a recips
for a really good Southwestern seasoning? Prefer a dry 'rub' of some type..
I am gonna research it, but would love ideas~!! (???) Customer at store request.:)

[InspirationPlus]

Where is mine??

Here ya go, Mr. J

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh134/bjz0819/hot_chocolate.jpg

[InspirationPlus]

You know what Sandra..with the economy like this, it might be cool to start
posting lots of our old ideas re: food gifts, cool easy crafts (even kits to sell:))
way prior to the holidays..I LOVE to receive this type gift..and think lots of folks
do, like MRJ~!! :D

That's a good idea. I used to be quite a crafter, dabbling in all sorts of things. Gave that up when I started with online sales. Just not enough time to do everything. However, one thing I still do is make sachets. I grow lavender in my garden. I dry it and put it in heart-shaped pouches I make out of lace and then decorate with ribbon and/or artifical flowers.

Maybe start a thread with a sticky for home-made gift ideas or something of that nature?

[bamachic54]

Hey, Sandi, Lana
I know what you mean! :)
I have about 4 afghans started, and a couple of cross stitch projects started. Not enough hours in the day, let me tell ya!! :D About all I get done is here on the computer, housework, reading, and a movie thrown in a couple days a week!
Debbie

[mj-trading]

Here ya go, Mr. J

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh134/bjz0819/hot_chocolate.jpg

Looks Good

[Lanascountry]

Hey Deb~!
Sandra send me a idea of your price..(if you were gonna sell them) the
lavendar (or any scent) sachets..PLEASE? :D

[InspirationPlus]

Lana, I hadn't ever considered selling them. Let me think about that.

[bamachic54]

Sandi,
I would be interested in the Lavender ones....it is a calming herb.....I need all the calm I can get, LOL :D

[DiMoraGifts]

I do this every year for friends, family, co-workers ect.
You can do special teas, flavored instant coffees, hot cocoa, bath salts,
jams and jellies, brownie mix, marinara sauce, ect.
More of a special touch than just some store bought item.
Sometimes, especially for Birthdays or Anniversaries, I make up Gift Baskets,
ie: romantic dinner - Homemade sauce, pasta, bottle of wine (or champagne),
choc. covered fruit, flowers, special home made salad dressing.
I'm always looking for recipes that are great for this,
Thanks Sandra for posting this,
I'm gonna use it :D