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Coffee On the Go

  Coffee on the Go Guest Editor: Teryn Hartline copyright 2020 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc Listen to The Fashionality of Coffee on The Maria Liberati Show Podcast If you're reading this article, that probably means that you're an avid coffee drinker. If coffee is one of the best parts of your day, then coffee runs your life. I know from experience how much we rely on coffee. I drink coffee all day every day. Partly because I like the taste, but more so because I love caffeine. That's just the American way we love our coffee. The funny thing is that in America, we take our coffee very seriously. We pride ourselves on the amount of caffeine Americans drink per day and the different types of flavors that we have. In America, coffee is an essential part of most people's lives. Whether it's making it at home, grabbing it in a drive thru, or making it at your office. Most American's drink coffee at least in the morning, if not throughout the day.

The Love Plant

The Love Plant Lavender, Love and Pasta A Plant that Inspires and Feeds What if I told you that there was such a plant that brings luck and romance. This plant is native to the Meditteranean region and dates all the way back to 2500 years ago— this plant grew from the earth during Biblical times. It has a vast array of uses such as for the culinary arts, herbal cures for insomnia, anxiety, and more. It's used for beauty and hygiene like in soaps, scented waters and candles, oils for topical use and many more.   The name of this plant can even be translated to "devotion" and "undying love." Which is particularly fitting because, when its petals are dried enough, it's commonly used as wedding confetti. When I think of this plant, it takes me back to days spent in Provence bit far fron the Italian countryside.  In Tuscany, Italy, an Italian farmer finishes off a well-deserved meal after a long day's work of caring for the charming bushes of this very plan

Caffe Guida: The Ins and Outs of Italian Coffee Drinks

There is nothing quite like a well-made cup of coffee. Whether you want a simple, single shot of caffeine or a rich, decadent blend of expresso, cream, and cocoa, different drinks from different regions have their distinct flares. Italian coffee is an art strongly grounded in tradition and authenticity. Each of the 20 regions boasts a unique coffee culture. Here is a comprehensive of some of the most prevalent traditional coffee-based drinks from around the Bel Paese, as well as everything you need to know about coffee etiquette. After this, you’ll be on your way from novice to seasoned connoisseur. Some  Ground  Rules: For some, the day is defined by coffee rituals: cappuccino in the morning, a caffè macchiato for a boost in the afternoon, and espresso after dinner. But before you walk into a bar (the common name for the traditionally family-run establishments that we might recognize as a cafĂ© or coffee shop), there are some things you should know.  Embed from Getty Images