Gourmet Coffee

Oh my! That’s what I say every time I walk into the perfume section of a major department store. I get so overwhelmed with all those smells that I can hardly stand it. My nose can’t take it either. Whenever I leave the store I am all stuffed up and can barely breathe.

I recently learned a technique that helps clear lingering aromas from you nasal passages – smelling espresso bean! Who would have guessed that these little black beans could offer so much relief? I bring them to the mall every time I go shopping now - just in case I have to walk through the perfume section.

I like to create very special brunches for my girlfriends every other week or so. That includes cooking a special meal, setting up a pretty table and providing some tasty beverages. My brunches are always a hit (some friends even call me and ask me if they can be invited!) I am really excited about the next brunch I will be hosting.

I plan to serve bacon and blue cheese quiche, maple chicken sausage patties, apple banana streusel muffins, and hazelnut flavored coffee. I am also going to try decorating the table with a new theme. Saint Patties Day is coming up, so I am doing all green with miniature leprechauns scattered about!