My daughters are very kind and considerate young women.
Every now and then they do something for me.....just because!
They other day they went to Starbucks for their favorite iced tea drinks. Not only did they get a Gingerbread Latte for me, Mandy also bought this really cute mug and gave it to me.....just because!
She knew I'd love it because there's a cute little squirrel on it. Inside the mug it says: “One day a squirrel went out looking for acorns and found a friend.” Who's the friend? A cute little mouse named Huxley! I love the tiny mouse on the handle. Now I just need to decide where this mug will be living......on my desk at work OR on the nightstand in my bedroom. Hmmmmmmmm.
Well, at least I know what I'll be drinking from it.
This is one of my favorite cold weather drinks. I found it on the Country Living website.
1/2 gallon(s) apple cider
1/3 cup(s) dark brown sugar
2 stick(s) cinnamon
5 whole allspice berries
1 (1/2 inch by 1/2 inch) chunk fresh ginger, peeled
3 whole cloves
8 slice(s) orange
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In a 3-quart saucepan, combine cider, sugar, cinnamon sticks, allspice berries, ginger, and cloves. Heat to a simmer and allow to cook 20 minutes. Strain into a punch bowl and garnish with orange slices. Serve warm.
