Hey there everyone! What is the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning? I have to admit that mine is going right into the kitchen and making a pot of coffee, or else I will be dragging all day. Coffee is my motivation, and I don’t care who knows :-). I d

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Happy Monday! Happy Cupcake Mondays. I love starting the week with one of my favorite things to bake, cupcakes! There’s nothing better than these miniature-sized cakes full of flavor and stunning looks. These pumpkin spice latte cupcakes have been a long time in the making. 

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PSL!! You know I had to since we are now all-embracing fall. I usually wait to share pumpkin recipes on the blog but I always start with the pumpkin spice latte as soon as it comes out. So pumpkin spice latte macarons had to be made to go with said lattes. Don’t fight it. Let’s just embrace it, enjoy and get our pumpkin on!!

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As we transition from summer to fall, we are in this uncertain area of what to make. The berries are fading, peaches are no longer at their peak and apples are coming into season. One thing is for sure, I am not ready to give up ice cream. This easy no-churn coffee caramel ice cream is my way to hold on to one of the best parts of summer.  Rich coffee ice cream that’s sweet and salty and you don’t need an ice cream maker needed.

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I don’t know about you but I am always looking for new recipes to entertain family and friends. Especially classic recipes that bring all the comfort and familiar tastes of our childhood. Of course, every now and then, I like to spice these classics up with new twists. This chocolate coffee mousse with strawberries brings the rich traditional flavor of Folgers Coffee to a silky chocolate mousse for a comforting dessert.

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It is the season of iced coffee! And like everybody else, I spend WAY too much money buying iced coffee from those $5 a cup barristers in my favorite local coffee shop.. Even though I still love those, it was time to attempt making them at home, at least in the morning so I can save some time and money.

Have you ever had Mexican iced coffee? The reason I love it is that it combines chocolate with a hint of spice for a simple sweet treat. The key is not to overload the drink with too much chocolate or spice, or you’ll overpower the coffee flavor. Adding just a drizzle of chocolate and a dash of chili powder for an indulgent kick keeps this drink perfectly balanced.

To be honest I was never a big coffee person. I am usually the occasional latte here and there (peppermint mocha, PSL) kind of girl. But then I had a baby. As you can imagine, sleep is limited and more coffee is needed to make it through the day. With that came my Nespresso® by Kitchenaid® machine!! The best coffee maker I’ve had. Do you guys have it? I seriously love it. It has made making good coffee a breeze at home.

I know traditional cold brews involve a lot more than brewing and pouring over ice, but for a quick iced coffee at home, the Nespresso is perfect. Just brew up a few cups of espresso. This ensures a richer coffee flavor that is then diluted with milk or cream and the ice as it melts. After your brew, add a dash of cinnamon and chili powder. And that’s it, you have yourself a refreshing sweet treat!

I hope you will try this Mexican iced coffee at home the next time you brew coffee. 

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Mexican Iced Coffee

Ingredients

• Chocolate Syrup, to taste
• 2 Nespresso pods
• ½ cup milk or half and half
• 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
• a dash of ground cinnamon

Instructions

Fill two short glasses with ice. Drizzle chocolate syrup over the ice to taste. Prepare 2 capsules of your favorite Nespresso pods in the espresso mode using your Nespresso® by Kitchenaid® machine.

Pour the brewed coffee and milk over the ice. Add the chili powder and cinnamon and stir. Drizzle with more chocolate syrup and serve immediately.

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This post is sponsored by Kitchenaid. As usual, all opinions are 100% mine.

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