Iced French Toast Latte
My guest on Ep. 8 of Happiest Hour podcast, Risa Binder, brought in this recipe for French Toast Latte. This dairy-free drink tastes decadent with spicy cinnamon, creamy oat milk and a touch of sweetness from honey. The French Toast Latte can be served hot or cold. Read on for the easy recipe!
My guest on Ep. 8 of Happiest Hour, Risa Binder, brought in this delicious dairy-free recipe. Inspired by a local coffeeshop, Risa makes the French Toast Latte at her home all the time. I’m so glad she brought it to share with us!
A drizzle of honey adds a little sweetness to spicy cinnamon notes and rich espresso. You can make this latte with your milk of choice and serve hot or cold. We made an iced version together and it is a homerun!
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S’mores Dip
We paired this super simple dessert dip with the French Toast Latte on Ep. 8. I made this for friends over Christmas break and it was a huge hit. Just throw a couple of ingredients into a skillet and bake. Viola! No campfire needed! Get the recipe here.
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Ep. 08 - Living with Purpose with Risa Binder
Homemade Matcha Latte
When I asked my guest, Victoria Banks, to choose a recipe to pair with Episode 07, she suggested a homemade matcha latte.
Even though matcha has been a buzzy trend in the food world for a while now, I’ll be honest, I just never jumped on the train. No reason in particular. I just never ordered it or knew much about the green powder.
So, I was pleasantly surprised when Victoria made this warm, cozy, frothy deliciousness for us to enjoy while we chatted about all things music, mom life and overcoming perfectionism in Episode 07.
Whip you up this nourishes mug of tea and check out my conversation with Grammy nominated hit songwriter, Victoria Banks. The recipe card is below, and a link to Victoria’s episode is available if you keep scrolling down!
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Sharon’s Classic Pimento Cheese
This classic recipe is a fan submission from Sharon. I love a good pimento cheese and I thought it would pair nicely with a hot cup of matcha latte while we wait out these cooler months. Get the pimento cheese recipe here!
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Ep. 07 - From Guts to the GRAMMYs with Victoria Banks
Louise's Baked Apples
This is a super simple, comforting dessert that my grandma used to make for me when I was little. We spent a lot of time together. Both of my parents worked, so she often picked me up from school and I loved spending the night on the weekends.
The weekend sleep overs is when this dessert would make an appearance. My grandma had a McIntosh apple with her every where she went. I’m not exaggerating. That woman loved McIntosh apples! She had them in her car, on her desk at the store (my family’s small business). at home.
I have such fond memories of her placing several McIntoshes in a casserole dish, baking the apples, then pouring cream over them before we dug in.
I hope this recipe might transport you back in time to a wonderful memory. The warm spices and sweet raisins make this the perfect way to cap off the night.
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The Sparkling Jewel
My guest in Ep. 06, Cyndi Thomson brought over this yummy grapefruit-forward cocktail. This sparkling glass of goodness is the perfect thing to end your night, make a party or enjoy on the back patio. Get the recipe here!
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Ep. 06 - When Walking Away Means Walking Towards Something Bigger with Cyndi Thomson
The Sparkling Jewel Cocktail
When I asked Cyndi Thomson if she had a drink recipe she’d want to pair with Episode 6 of Happiest Hour, this was literally the email response I received:
“My new fave drink is so yummy! A little (sometimes a lot) grapefruit vodka, a little Italian grapefrut soda (Trader Joe’s) and fresh lime juice on ice. Sometimes I add a little lime Lacroix!”
I mean, why complicate a good thing? Eyeball these delicious ingredients and enjoy a simple yet satisfying craft cocktail!
But, just in case you’re more of a rule follower (me 🙋🏻♀️), I added some measurement guidelines in the recipe card below.
Don’t forget to scroll down to get the easy dessert recipe we also paired with this recipe.
Cheers!
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Louise’s Baked Apples
This week, I’m sharing a fond memory from my childhood; a dessert my grandma used to make me when I’d sleep over. Her baked apples covered with cream was one of my favorite dishes. Get the recipe here!
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Ep. 06 - When Walking Away Means Walking Towards Something Bigger - with Cyndi Thomson
French 75 Cocktail
For Episode 5 of Happiest Hour, my guest, Mary Helen Yarbrough brought in two delicious recipes. They pair great together, so after you make the cocktail, make sure you scroll down to grab the side dish.
A French 75 is such a classic cocktail. Mary Helen mixed us up a batch and gave me a few pointers along the way.
First of all, the says the secret to any great cocktail is lots of ice! So, she filled up the shaker with ice cubes before shaking the lemon juice, simple syrup and gin.
It hopefully goes without saying, but you want you shake those ingredients together first and pour them into the champagne flute. Then, top off the glass with champagne. Never shake the champagne — unless a bubble explosion is what you’re going for (insert sneaky grin here).
Another trick: peel a long singular strip of skin from the lemon. Express the lemon peel by holding it close to the rim of the champagne flute and twisting it with the skin down towards the glass. Then, you can twist it and put it on the rim or in the drink for added color and flavor.
Who knew gin and champagne went so well together? Make yourself a drink, then come join the conversation with Mary Helen and myself for Episode 5 of Happiest Hour! Scroll down for access to the episode.
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Mary Helen is famous for this spicy and delicious shrimp dip. It’s the perfect side dish for any holiday or celebration! And best of all, it’s super quick and easy to make. It’s waiting for you here!
Mary Helen’s Shrimp Dip
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Ep. 05 - Choose Your Attitude, Choose Your Life with Mary Helen Yarbrough
Today, you see Cyndi Thomson's luxury jewelry dripping off superstars like Lizzo, Lauren Alaina, Natalie Hemby (of the Highwomen) and Kimberly Paisley. Did you know that Cyndi was on the verge of superstardom herself with a hit radio single and gold album, My World?
Cyndi made the difficult decision to walk away from the music business as her star was on the rise. In this episode, we talk about how walking away from one thing means walking towards something else. And what a beautiful, big life she walked into!
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