Easing back into blogging after the busiest summer season in the restaurant, an unexpected tragedy in the family, and overall life just doing its thing. Looking forward to reconnecting with my readers after months of being away - so if you are still reading, I thank you and kick off the welcome back tour with this Hot Macadamia Latte that's warming me up this season and giving me all the comfort. 

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If you know anything about me, is that my love for tea is immeasurable. There's just something about the comfort it brings me, the calmness of the ritual when preparing a cup, and overall just the feelings surrounding it that makes tea probably my favorite beverage in the world (coffee, I love you too, promise!). Today, I wanted to share with you My Three Favorite Black-Owned Tea Brands, what teas I buy from them, and why I think you should support them if you're a tea lover like me!

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It's Monday and we're still at home. But you know what makes the time pass quicker, or maybe not as quick but makes time pass more enjoyable? Having a nice beverage mid-day. This Whipped Coffee, the first time I made it, I actually did a happy dance in my kitchen. My heart was happy because it's a simple technique that results in a delicious caffeinated drink. Today, I'm sharing all the tips, tricks, and the recipe to use when making this at home. I urge you to make this if you love coffee. And to the coffee snobs out there - give this a chance, you'll be surprised how fun and delightful this is! Cheers to coffee!

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This might just be the most luscious, most delicious green smoothie you'll ever have, this the reason I am sharing the recipe for this tasty Ultra-Creamy Avocado Kale Smoothie with you - because you deserve a delicious green smoothie in your life!

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It's 2018 - new year, new habits, that's my motto for this year. To kick off the new year on the blog, I'm sharing a recipe for a Detox Activated Charcoal Latte - a tasty drink that will help you detox after all the holiday indulgences!

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Today, I'm sharing my new obsession: Superfood Hot Cocoa, a creamy dairy-free potion that will fortify your immune system all while warming you up from head to toes! It's dairy-free, vegan, and so incredibly tasty!

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It was basically the best latte I’ve ever had, with no dairy or processed sugars. Cashews blend into a creamy dairy substitute, while the dates add that sweetness we all crave madly. It’s rich and creamy, strong in coffee flavor, with a silky mouth feel — everything I want in a latte, only healthier.

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Celebrate the new year with a cocktail - whether you like your New Year's Eve Cocktails to be fruity, spicy, herbaceous, or just plain boozy, I've got you covered. Thanks for making 2016 an outstanding year, for reading and commenting and for your incredible support - may 2017 bring us all delicious adventures!

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Sangria is probably the best holiday beverage to serve: you can make it in large batches, it tastes better as it sits, and everyone loves it. This Late Harvest Berry Apple Sangria is quite a favorite in my group of friends - refreshing, tangy, and oh so delicious!

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