Fire Dept. Coffee is a veteran owned coffee company founded in 2016. All of the coffee is freshly roasted in Rockford, IL by their dedicated team of firefighters, first responders, and coffee experts. The entire company is ran by current and retired firefighters. You can shop for Light, Medium, and … [Read more...] about Fire Dept Coffee FDC – A Veteran Owned Coffee Company
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How to Freeze Watermelon and Ways to Use It
My husband and I are empty nesters and love to eat watermelon. With that said, it's just the 2 of us and we can never consume an entire melon before it goes bad. To solve this problem, I started freezing our watermelon 3 years ago as a way to preserve it. We can then thaw throughout the winter … [Read more...] about How to Freeze Watermelon and Ways to Use It
Michelada Cocktail and Mocktail Recipes
National Michelada Day is on July 12th and what better way to celebrate than with an authentic Mexican beer salt company, Twang! The Michelada is one of Mexico's most popular drinks, and one of the most fun to make. Some would describe it as a Bloody Mary made with beer instead of vodka, but it's so … [Read more...] about Michelada Cocktail and Mocktail Recipes
Lardera Cold-Brew Pitchers Make Delicious Iced Coffees
In the northeast the temperatures have been hot with high humidty for the past several weeks. As soon as you walk outside your sweating and at times its uncomfortable to even breathe. Summer is definitely here and it's here to stay for awhile. To help keep cool throughout the summer months I … [Read more...] about Lardera Cold-Brew Pitchers Make Delicious Iced Coffees
Easy Homemade Chocolate Peanut Clusters Recipe
These homemade chocolate peanut clusters are super easy to make! You can make them with white, semi-sweet, milk, or with dark chocolate. You can use roasted unsalted or salted peanuts, depending on your dietary preferrences. I've made them using peanuts, cashews, and almonds which are equally as … [Read more...] about Easy Homemade Chocolate Peanut Clusters Recipe
Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe
Campbell’s Condensed Soups are items you’ll always find in my pantry. I like to use them when making casseroles, soups and stews. One of my favorites is the Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Condensed Soup which makes the perfect Tuna Noodle Casserole. It's also great when made and poured over toasted … [Read more...] about Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe
Steeped Coffee Single-Serve Coffee Bags
When the summer heats up, coffee lovers crave something a little less steamy and a little more refreshing. Iced coffee fits the bill perfectly. For some, that means driving to the nearest chain, dropping a bundle, and leaving quality to chance. You can save time and money – and the planet – on a … [Read more...] about Steeped Coffee Single-Serve Coffee Bags
Roasted Brussel Sprouts Recipe
Brussel Sprouts are one of my favorite vegetables to eat. Yeah, I know I'm crazy since a lot of people that I know can't stand them. With that said, I'm picky about how they're prepared. I like them fresh from the garden or farmer's market. I'll eat frozen ones when I have to, but there's something … [Read more...] about Roasted Brussel Sprouts Recipe