The Only Peppermint Mocha Pancakes You're Going To Want This Holiday Season
So, the pressure is on to step up my holiday hosting skills and whip up all the delicious creations for my favorite meal of the day, brunch. Thankfully T-fal always has my back when it comes to custom creations because that Thermo-Spot™ heat indicator let's you know when your pan is pre-heated, leaving without the guessing game of "Is it ready"?
All that said, this holiday season I skipped the liquid form of peppermint mochas and whipped up something delicious you can stick a fork in and REALLY indulge. I'm warning you ahead of time, these are insanely good so if you find yourself making these over and over again, I'm sorry - but also not sorry!
- Here's What You Need -
1 Cup Flour (sifted)
1/4 Cup Cocoa Powder
1 1/4 Cups Milk
1/4 Cup Sugar
1 Tsp. Baking Powder
1/2 Tsp. Baking Soda
1/4 Tsp. Fine Salt
1/8 Tsp. Ground Cinnamon
1 Large Egg
2 Tbsp. Butter, melted
1 Tsp. Peppermint Extract
- Optional -
Mini Marshmallows
Candy Canes
Whipped Cream
Chocolate Syrup
1. In a large bowl whisk together dry ingredients. Set aside.
2. In a medium bowl combine egg, melted butter, milk and peppermint extract.
3. Pour wet ingredient into large bowl with dry ingredients. Stir to combine.
4. Heat stove to medium heat. If you're using T-fal fry pans the handy red Thermo-spot™indicator will let you know your pan is ready when the spot turns fully red.
5. With a 1/4 cup measuring cup, scoop batter and drop into pan.
6. Flip once it begins to bubble rapidly. About 1-2 minutes (each side).
7. Repeat until batter is gone.
8. Eat them plain...
9. Pile on the toppings...
Enjoy!
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Here's 6 Natural Beauty Gift Ideas Under $20 That Everyone On Your List Will Love
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Burt’s Bees. All opinions are 100% mine.
Eep! It's officially holiday gift guide season. Are you guys ready? I know I am. I'll preface here by saying: while I love shopping for the holidays, I'm not always the most creative. I always imagine myself coming up with these grand gift ideas for teachers, friends and everyone in between but when push comes to shove, I usually end up going the gift card route. I mean, it's practical, right? This year I wanted to get a little more creative with my picks- especially when coming up with ideas that are not only useful and practical but also a little on the luxurious side. Let's be honest: we all want to indulge and feel pampered every now and then. Or maybe it's always. Yeah, always.
Here's The 3 Closet Staples Under $75 That I'm Wearing On Repeat This Season From Target
Give me a few staples to fall in love with and I'll guarantee I'll wear them on repeat until they start to fall apart. I'm a sucker for classic silhouettes paired with bold prints and this season Target's Who What Wear collection is giving me all of the feels when it comes to shopping must-have fall staples. I found that these three picks are perfect for mixing and matching with other colors and staples but also look pretty amazing together. Yes, zebra on zebra print is totally do-able. So let's chat about my current favorites under $75 and why I'm wearing them over and over again..
The Zebra Skirt, $29.99
It's a classic shape with a bold print. It's going to go with everything from tees to sweaters.
The Zebra Sweater, $32.99
We need at least one fluffy, cozy statement sweater each season and this year this one takes the cake. I love a good black and white print and this goes with everything in your closet, and packs a punch while doing so. Layer up buttercup.
The Notched Collar Pea Coat , $54.99
It's layering season, so why not do it with a classic shape in a gorgeous color. I'm wear this with skirts, jeans and dresses all season long.
Only have 24 hours In New Haven, CT? Here's Where You Have To Eat, What To Do And See
I'm constantly looking for excuses to escape the city for a weekend away. Especially before we begin the transition into full winter-weather. Give me a destination with a less than two-hours drive and I'll gladly hop in the car and head that way.
This month our destination was New Haven, Connecticut. I packed up the car on a Friday afternoon, two boys in tow, and drove up to Connecticut for 24 hours of rich fall colors, iconic monuments and New Haven's incredible food offerings. We packed our schedule full of theater tours, historical architecture and hours and hours of wandering through the museum. Did I mention there was plenty of food to enjoy each stop along the way? But don't worry about the calories, New Haven is most definitely a walking city so you burn off every single delicious calorie you eat.
So, if you find yourself in New Haven for 24 hours (or less or more!). Here's what you absolutely have to do and where you have to eat to get the full New Haven, Connecticut experience.
In the middle of everything, you can't ask for a more convenient and luxurious place to stay while visiting New Haven. Within steps to Yale, you can't get a better view elsewhere. The digs are cozy and charming as you would expect from a hotel placed smack dab in the middle of a town with rich history. Pop up to the 19th floor for a bite with an incredible view at John Davenport's.
Do yourself a favor and plan your trip around seeing a show at the iconic Shubert Theatre. It's not just any other theater, The Shubert Theatre IS theater history. Celebrating its 105th season, The Shubert is the site of world premieres for iconic shows like My Fair Lady, The King and I, Oklahoma and The Sound of Music - just to name a few of my Rogers and Hammerstein favorites. Settle in your seat and in take in the same stage that held Julie Andrews, Marlon Brando, and Katherine Hepburn. It will take your breath away.
Indulge in Street-Style Indian Food at Sherkaan
You know I can't resist a gorgeous restaurant but their skills didn't stop at the perfectly curated decor considerations. The food was incredible. My only regret is not ordering and eating more during our meal. Every irresistible bite was packed with flavor and even the pickiest eater of the bunch inhaled every last bite- not usual. I highly recommend you order the Hot Chicken Sandwich, the Indo-Chinese Pork Ribs and The Butter Chicken. Oh. Ehm. Gee!
Into small-batch ice cream with seemingly endless flavor possibilities? Yup, me too. I went with the Campfire S'mores in a fish cone. The boys were surprisingly less creative than I anticipated, opting for Strawberry Sorbet and Chocolate with Nutella. In the end, everything was delicious and left me wishing they had a MilkCraft in my neighborhood.
Located in The Study at Yale hotel, Heirloom incorporates New England-inspired traditions with fresh ingredients sourced from local growers and neighboring farmers. The overall ambiance is cozy and the food is yum yum yum! To round out your meal, on your way out, pop over to "The Living Room" Cafe and hangout with a cup of coffee.
Give me a museum chock-full of science and history and you've got a fan in me. Don't tell the Museum of Natural History this, but I actually prefer the Yale Peabody Museum's layout and overall collection of exhibits to the enormous version in my backyard. I could have spent the entire day going from ancient Mesopotamia to the dinosaurs, gems and back again. The kids felt the same. This is a must-stop if you're in the neighborhood.
New Haven is famous for its thin-crust pizza. Being a lover of all things pizza-related, I had to see what the fuss was about. I found myself walking up to the famous Sally's Apizza to find a line almost a block long! After about 30 minutes we made it to a booth ordering 3 not-so-small pizzas with varying toppings. Was it worth the wait? ABSOLUTELY. I highly recommend getting some hot peppers piled on the coal-fired pizza, it was incredible and I can see why this 81 year old establishment is still going strong...
Donuts don't usually need an introduction but Donut Crazy makes some pretty insane donuts that rival any donut I've ever eaten- and I've had some good freakin donuts. With crazy listed in the name, these specialty donuts are fried up with all sorts of creativity and deliciousness as a rule. Sure they're outside the box flavors, but they're definitely great inside your mouth and you're going to want to take a box home with you. My favorite? The Hostess Cupcake Inspired Donut.
I’ll preface by saying I’m terribly afraid of heights, so when I saw IT Ropes Course on the itinerary I knew I had to conquer my fears and give the largest indoor ropes course in the WORLD a go! It.is.awesome. Sure, I was definitely terrified scaling tight ropes, angled rope ladders and zip-lining through a ‘firework’ water show but it was absolutely worth it. If you’re looking to add a bit of adventure to your trip, stop by the Jordan’s Furniture Store and you’ll find IT Ropes Course in the back of the store waiting for you.
Been to New Haven? What are your favorite things to do, see and eat in town?