December 2019 - Carefree Mermaid

Cinnamon Eggnog Coffee

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This Cinnamon Eggnog Coffee is the perfect way to warm up on Christmas morning! It’s also perfect if you’re going to be up all night wrapping Christmas gifts like me! In fact, I’m thinking about convincing my little man that we should definitely be leaving Cookies & Coffee for Santa instead of Cookies & Milk.

Mr. Coffee® Easy Measure Coffee Maker

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With the help of the Mr. Coffee® Easy Measure coffee maker making this Cinnamon Eggnog Coffee is a breeze. This coffeemaker features a color-coded measuring system! The color-coded measuring system makes it so easy to add just the right amount of coffee grounds and water every single time for consistency.

The scoop has the number of cups you want vs how many scoops you’ll need of ground coffee printed right on the handle! Those numbers are color coded and they match the same numbers on the side of the pot. That way you can easily decide how many cups of coffee you want to make and how many scoops of ground coffee you’ll need to place in the filter to accomplish this! It’s so easy!

Another one of my favorite features is that it also includes an advanced water filtration system that improves taste by removing impurities in water. First, it removes up to 97% of chlorine from water and then it targets calcium to reduce water hardness!

Brew Now, Brew Later

If you’re like us and you’re a “..But, first coffee!” family, then getting a fresh pot of coffee going Christmas morning will definitely be a top priority! This also has a handy brew now or brew later button so that you can set it up ahead of time. To set it simply add your ground coffee to the reusable filter. Next, make sure your brewing carafe is correctly under the brew spot. Touch the brew later button, then set your designated brew time! I love using this feature so that the coffee is already ready when I wake up and head down to the kitchen in the morning!

It even feautures an automatic 4-hour shut off, that way you don’t have to wonder if you cut it off or not!

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Cinnamon Eggnog Coffee

Today I’m sharing this recipe for Cinnamon Eggnog Coffee. It’s an easy way to add lots of winter vibes when making coffee this season! Plus, it will easily impress your guests.

You’ll need:

Ground Coffee (any flavor you’d like)
Eggnog (any variety – you can go traditional here, or flavored..but even an almond based eggnog works just fine!)
Cinnamon & Nutmeg
Whipped cream (again regular or almond based is perfect depending on your specific needs!).

Start by brewing your coffee. For this recipe brew one cup per each serving. For example, I’m brewing at the 10 cup mark , there are five of us and I want to have extra. This should give us about 2 cups each!

According to the color coded system, I’ll be adding 2 1/2 scoops of ground coffee to my filter. I will then add 10 cups of water to the reserve and hit brew now!

Once your coffee is brewed, fill each coffee mug or glass a 1/3 of the way full. You’ll want about two inches or so of room left in the cup!

Then, add the eggnog and a splash of vanilla extract. Next, top the drink with a generous dollop of whipped cream. Finally, sprinkle on the cinnamon/nutmeg and garnish with a cinnamon stick! Now you’re ready to sit back and enjoy, gather up the fam, and celebrate the Holidays!

Cinnamon Eggnog Coffee
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Serves: 5 Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

2 1/2 Scoops Ground Coffee

Whipped Cream (or Almond Milk Whipped Cream)

1 1/2 Cups Eggnog (or Almond Milk Eggnog)

2 Tsp Nutmeg

2 Tsp Cinnamon

1 Tsp Vanilla Extract

Cinnamon Sticks (for garnish)

Instructions

1

Brew coffee.

2

Add coffee to mug 1/3 of the way full.

3

Pour in Eggnog leaving about and inch from top of glass. Add a dash of Vanilla Extract.

4

Add whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon/nutmeg.

5

Finally, garnish with a cinnamon stick!

This Mr. Coffee® Easy Measure coffee maker would even make a great gift this Holiday season! It came in at #10 on the Good Housekeeping Most Wanted Home & Kitchen Products of 2019 ! #NewellHomeRefresh

December 9, 2019

Culinary Tales/ Meats

Bibimbap Hatfield® Ham & Egg Breakfast Bowls

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Ham and eggs are perfect together right? Today I’m doing something a little different with them and throwing it back to my son’s Korean heritage! These Bibimbap Ham & Egg Breakfast Bowls are tasty and filling. The best part is they start with Hatfield® Ham.
If you’re like me and you cook a whole Hatfield® Classic Boneless Ham or even a Hatfield Original Hardwood Smoked Ham Steak for your holiday dinner – you now have the perfect dish to use your leftovers in the next day!

Hatfield Ham

I love Hatfield because they are a family owned company, and everything is ethically raised.

I also love that it’s all so versatile. The Ham is fully cooked and it’s perfect for entertaining. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just snack time they have the perfect variety just for you!

I easily found the Hatfield Original Hardwood Smoked Ham Steak in the Ham section of my local Acme!

“For a limited time this Holiday season, enjoy $2 off any (1) Hatfield Ham!”

Bibimbap Ham & Egg Breakfast Bowls

Bibimbap are bowls traditionally made with rice, a protein, and vegetables. Then they’re topped with an egg – over easy (of course, so that gorgeous yolk can run all over!), sesame seeds, & just a hint of gochujang!

By making these with your leftover Hatfield Dinner Ham the end result is a delicious, filling, and convenient dish!

Rice

Start by making your rice. The secret to perfect sticky rice is always to wash the rice (before cooking) until the water runs clear. This is usually 4-5 times. Next, boil and steam the rice according to the directions on the package. Set aside.

Ham

Take your leftover ham and chop it into cubes. Place it in a skillet to heat it up a little.

Make sure the carrots and zucchini are jullienned. Heat them with the snap peas in a skillet.

Assembling the Bowls

Place a couple of large scoops of cooked rice in the bowl. Next, add your cooked carrots, zucchini, snap peas, and ham.

Get ready to cook your eggs. We save this for the last minute because they do not take long to and you want them to stay warm!

In a medium skillet spray non-stick cooking spray. Turn to medium heat. add your egg to the pan. Let it cook for about 3-4 minutes. It’s ready when the white part of the egg is solid. Place it on top of your bowl.

Finally, add toasted sesame seeds & chopped green onions.

Serve with a side Gochujang sauce and chopsticks to tie it all together!

Bibimbap Hatfield Ham & Egg Breakfast Bowls
Print Recipe
Serves: 4 Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

4 cups of white rice

1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds

1 cup julienned zucchini

1 cup julienned carrots

1 cup sugar snap peas

2 Tbsp Green Onions

1 Hatfield Original Hardwood Smoked Ham Steak

1 Tbsp Gochujang (optional)

Instructions

1

Boil and steam the rice according to the directions on the package. Set aside.

2

Chop the ham into cubes. Place it in a skillet to heat it up a little. Set aside.

3

Next, heat your vegetables in the skillet as well.

4

Place a couple of large scoops of rice in the bowl. Next, add your carrots, zucchini, snap peas, and ham.

5

Cook your eggs, one at a time, to over easy.

6

Place one cooked egg directly in the center of the bowl.

7

Finally, add toasted sesame seeds & chopped green onions.

December 4, 2019