Our Good Life: October 2017

Posted by Terri Steffes / 30 October 2017 / halloween

Halloween in New Town

I can feel the excitement in the air here in New Town!  We are a Halloween destination in our community of St. Charles.  Literally van loads of kids and parents will come to our neighborhood to collect goodies and tell a joke.  You didn't know about the joke part? It is a tradition in St. Louis to tell a joke when trick or treating. It is so fun to hear kids tell them!<div>
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In the past years, we have had between 100-150 trick or treaters but this year I am expecting many more.  Why?  Our neighborhood has boomed in the past year with at least 30 new homes.  Last Halloween the street beside me had one home.  Now there are 10!  Our street had three vacant lots and now those are all filled with new homes.  So now, instead of being the last house on a long street, I am the middle house of a long street.  The numbers could be huge!</div>
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Here are some fun photos of the decorations for Halloween.  I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!  Please note:  These photos came from the 1/4 section that I live in!  The rest of New Town has lots of wonderful decor, too!</div>
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Isn't this fun?  Halloween isn't even in my top three of favorite holidays and yet, who couldn't love all this festive-ness?  Happy and safe Halloween to you all!</div>
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Halloween in New Town

I can feel the excitement in the air here in New Town! We are a Halloween destination in our community of St. Charles. Literally van loads...

Posted by Terri Steffes / 29 October 2017 / snacks

Ghouly Pumpkin Butter Biscuits #SundaySupper

Halloween is just around the corner and I am so excited to see our neighborhood children in their costumes. This is the time of year that I love, and Halloween is one of the reasons why! I love making special recipes in the fall, and one of those is making pumpkin butter, which I shared earlier this month.  I am using that same <a href="http://www.terristeffes.com/2017/10/slow-cooker-pumpkin-butter-sundaysupper.html" target="_blank">pumpkin butter</a> to make some ghouly sandwiches just for fun!<br />
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The recipe for the <a href="http://www.terristeffes.com/2017/10/slow-cooker-pumpkin-butter-sundaysupper.html" target="_blank">pumpkin butter </a>has simple ingredients and you make it in the slow cooker! You barely have to do anything besides add the ingredients and stir it a time or two.  Then when it is done, make these yummy and cute treats!</div>
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Ghouly Pumpkin Butter Biscuits</div>
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1/2 c <a href="http://www.terristeffes.com/2017/10/slow-cooker-pumpkin-butter-sundaysupper.html" target="_blank">prepared pumpkin butter</a></div>
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4 black olives, sliced</div>
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1 red bell pepper, sliced</div>
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1 green bell pepper sliced</div>
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Split the biscuits in half.  Slather on a thick layer of pumpkin butter. Lay slices of green pepper on the top half of the buttered biscuit, to use as spiky hair.  Place the top back on the biscuit.  Add sliced black olives for eyes and use the red bell pepper for the nose and smile.  Serve them up with mugs of warm apple cider for a ghouly breakfast or after school snack!</div>
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See how easy that was?  You can go crazy and use anything you have on hand to make these adorable biscuits. I can just see some cilantro hair and hard boiled egg slices for eyes.  Go crazy, folks!</div>
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Halloween Finger Foods #SundaySupper</h2>
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Spooky Snacks and Starters</h4>
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<li><a href="http://www.cindysrecipesandwritings.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cheesy Ghost Chains</a> by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings</li>
<li><a href="https://culinary-adventures-with-cam.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cobweb Eggs</a> by Culinary Adventures with Camilla</li>
<li><a href="http://www.terristeffes.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ghouly Pumpkin Butter Biscuits</a> by Our Good Life</li>
<li><a href="https://www.carolinescooking.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pumpkin Energy Bites</a> by Caroline’s Cooking</li>
<li><a href="http://www.foodlustpeoplelove.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pumpkin Patch Spicy Cheese Ball</a> by Food Lust People Love</li>
<li><a href="https://adayinthelifeonthefarm.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spooky Pizza Bites</a> by A Day in the Life on the Farm</li>
<li><a href="http://www.piesandplots.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spooky Snack Mix</a> by Pies and Plots</li>
<li><a href="http://www.myimperfectkitchen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vampire Blood Soup with Monster Grilled Cheese Sandwiches</a> by My Imperfect Kitchen</li>
<li><a href="http://www.akitchenhoorsadventures.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zombie Fingers (Bacon Wrapped Dates)</a> by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures</li>
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Tasty Trick-or-Treats</h4>
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<li><a href="https://www.hezzi-dsbooksandcooks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bloody Eyeball Brownies</a> by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thefreshmancook.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Candy Corn Cookies</a> by The Freshman Cook</li>
<li><a href="http://hardlyagoddess.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bites</a> by Hardly A Goddess</li>
<li><a href="https://ourlifetastesgood.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Halloween Chocolate Bark</a> by Life Tastes Good</li>
<li><a href="https://bitesofwellness.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homemade Almond Joy Candy Bars</a> by Bites of Wellness</li>
<li><a href="http://ninjabaker.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matcha Monster Rice Krispies</a> by NinjaBaker.com</li>
<li><a href="https://sundaysuppermovement.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mini Frankenstein Cheesecakes</a> by Sunday Supper Movement</li>
<li><a href="https://palatablepastime.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Warm Caramel Apple Dip</a> by Palatable Pastime</li>
<li><a href="https://www.thatskinnychickcanbake.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Witches Fingers Cookies</a> by That Skinny Chick Can Bake</li>
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Ghouly Pumpkin Butter Biscuits #SundaySupper

Halloween is just around the corner and I am so excited to see our neighborhood children in their costumes. This is the time of year that I ...

Posted by Terri Steffes / 27 October 2017 / chewy.com

Halloween with Truman and Wilson #hairynotsoscary

Truman and Wilson are not big fans of Halloween and since we know that, we don't subject them to much of the hoopla of the night. Events like Halloween are stressful to them and that generally shows up in their stomach and bowels, if you know what I mean.  We will kennel them up for the night and probably sit on the front porch so that the door bell doesn't ring.<br />
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We do like to dress them up in costume, just for us, and this year we found these cute costumes for just $8 each.  As you can tell, that's not a highlight of the year for them, either.  However, they do love their chewy.com treats that we gave them this fall, these Blue Buffalo Halloween Boo Bars Mummy Morsels with Pumpkin and Cinnamon.  Sounds good enough to snack on!<br />
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With Boo Bars, Tru and Wilson can have a healthy treat when everyone else is snacking on candy corn. They are crunchy and crumbly and the dogs do love them. The ingredients include wholesome foods like pumpkin, carrots, barley, oatmeal, flaxseed and cinnamon.<br />
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The benefits that I love include no corn or wheat or soy.  Another big benefit: Wilson will happy go kennel on command for one of these yummy treats!<br />
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I'd like pass on some of my wisdom (after 40 years of pet owning) for Halloween night.<br />
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<li>Dogs will eat glow sticks.  Again, not so pleasant and no, the poop doesn't glow.</li>
<li>Costumes are fun for the humans.  We have to beg our dogs to leave them on.  They do tolerate our ooohs and aaahs for a few minutes.  We don't want to stress them out, so we don't overdo it.  We do introduce the costume slowly and give a lot of love and some treats at the end of the ordeal.</li>
<li>If your dogs bark at the doorbell, you may want to kennel them for the night. The constant ringing will add more stress and no one needs that.</li>
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Halloween with Truman and Wilson #hairynotsoscary

Truman and Wilson are not big fans of Halloween and since we know that, we don't subject them to much of the hoopla of the night. Events...

Posted by Terri Steffes / 25 October 2017 / decor

New Town at Saint Charles #fallingforautumn

When my husband and I were looking for a new place to call home, we were not aware that there were "new urban neighborhoods" with features like walkable markets and shops, a wide variety of home ranges, and planned green spaces for play.  We were looking for a city experience but knew it would need to wait until I fully retired from public school work.  We looked for a place inbetween his work near the airport and mine in a small rural school district.  We found Saint Charles, and then by a stroke of luck, we found New Town.<br />
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As we walked around the area, we could feel ourselves falling for this community-within-a-community.  New Town is inside the city of Saint Charles' jurisdiction, but seems like its own small town.  We have a variety of restaurants, a bakery, coffee shop, a wine bar, a grocery mart, a yoga studio, a Pilates studio, an organic farm, small shops, small businesses, churches and more.  There is a large lake that supports fishing, floating, swimming, kayaking and other non motorized water play.  There are 4 smaller lakes, too, and a new beach going in on the second lake.<br />
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We decided that this would be a great place to rent while we were looking for our city experience.  We found a delightful cottage on one of the front lakes that we rented.  That's when the people of New Town stepped up to the plate and welcomed us with wide open arms.  We fell in love with them, and them with us, and we knew that we would end up staying here.<br />
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So, after about 18 months, we drew up plans and built a home on one of the lakes (the one with the beach going in!) and are feeling so blessed for finding our forever home.<br />
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One thing that I so love about this place is there are a lot of like minded people here.  People who love to read, cook, and DECORATE.  It's like I found my heaven right here on earth.  New Town loves holidays and celebrates them in style.<br />
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Today I am going to share with you a walk around the neighborhood and show you how fall likes New Town.  The best way to share is to do it in pictures, so sit back with your favorite cider and enjoy!<br />
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 I hope you enjoyed our walk around our little community.  We would welcome you to come and see it for yourself some day!  Let me know if you are coming and we'll meet you on the porch with some tea!<br />
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If you love fall as much as I do, you will love what the Happy at Home Bloggers are posting about today! We all have our special fondness for fall, go and find out how each of us celebrates it!<br />
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<b>Linda</b> <span style="background-color: #f6f7f9; color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> </span>Linda from <a href="http://apronstringsotherthings.com/" target="_blank">Apron Strings & Other Things</a> spends her days homeschooling her youngest four children, nurturing a heart for homesteading while living on the edge of urban New England.<br />
<span style="background-color: #f6f7f9; color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="UFICommentBody" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span> <b>Angela </b>Angela is <a href="http://inquisitivefarmwife.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Inquisitive Farmwife </a>and she loves learning new skills and sharing knowledge about the crazy journeys that life takes her on!<br />
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When my husband and I were looking for a new place to call home, we were not aware that there were "new urban neighborhoods" with ...

Posted by Terri Steffes / 23 October 2017 / travel

Missouri Wineries Near St. Louis

Fall is such a great time to visit the wineries in Missouri.  Near St. Louis, most are situated on hills and bluffs overlooking the Missouri River.  Several small towns welcome you and your taste buds to try some of the wines produced by vintners here. I love heading out on Highway 94, just west of Saint Charles where I live.  Those rolling hills take a keen eye so be sure to have a designated driver for this trip!  It is popular around here to rent a van and hire a driver to take you to and from the wineries.<br />
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August was founded by one of Daniel Boone's followers and was settled by German around 1855.  There was a big boat landing on the Missouri River which helped the economy grow.  However in the 1870s, something caused the Missouri River to change its course, and Augusta's boat landing was no more.  Still, with an abundance of river bottom soil, it was inevitable that the vineyards would come back and they did, very strong in the late 1960s. in the 80s Augusta was recognized as the first U.S. Wine District because of its unique soil.<br />
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Augusta is home to several wineries. One of the most beautiful, <a href="http://www.montelle.com/" target="_blank">Montelle Winery,</a> is located at the top of a large hill and has an incredible view.  Our favorite wine there is a Seyval Blanc.  It is a nice crisp wine with a great bouquet of apples and pears.  We've had a few snacks here, but we are eager to try one of their Sunset Dinners and their pop up wine dinner some day.<br />
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<a href="http://www.augustawinery.com/" target="_blank">Augusta Winery</a> surprised us at the last wine tasting they had. We went to try their new Port but was blown away by the La Fleur Sauvage.  It is a dry rose with notes of cranberry and raspberry.  It wasn't too sweet for Bob and just sweet enough for me.  We weren't a fan of the Port but we are not big port fans anyway.<br />
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Having said we are not fans of port, we are BIG fans of the port found at <a href="http://balduccivineyards.com/" target="_blank">Balducci Vineyards</a>.  The last two years they have made an incredible port that we love.  Balducci Vineyards has wonderful music and a fabulous seating area.  We love going there because the food is good and I love the fields of wildflowers found behind the house.<br />
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A few miles away is Defiance, where Daniel Boone set up housekeeping.  The home is there to visit and it is a beautiful place to go.  There are two wineries there that we enjoy.  The first is <a href="http://www.chandlerhillvineyards.com/the-winery.html" target="_blank">Chandler Hill.</a> Like its name, it is located on a hill with a beautiful view.  Chandler Hill is unique because it offers more than Missouri wines.  They also have a wine club with special events for its members.  The vignoles here is a good wine, with hints of lime and pineapple and a crisp finish.<br />
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<a href="http://yellowfarmhousewines.com/" target="_blank">Yellow Farmhouse Vineyard and Winery</a> is another winery in Defiance. I am not a big Norton fan, but the Norton here holds up pretty well.  It is particularly good with steak or a hearty sandwich.  Just like it sounds, Yellow Farmhouse is just that, a yellow farmhouse on the highway.  They have a nice seating area, too.<br />
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There is a lot to see and do besides eat and drink in this area!  Some of my favorite sites are the Historical Daniel Boone Home, Augusta Glass Studio, and the Katy Trail.  There are many bed and breakfast inns to try and some restaurants not associated with the wineries.  There are a number of festivals and activities through the year.  Five years ago we participated in the annual Candlelight Christmas Walk in Augusta. It was beautiful and so worth the trip.<br />
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Missouri Wineries Near St. Louis

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Posted by Terri Steffes / 22 October 2017 / Soup

Cabbage and Kielbasa Soup #SundaySupper

As the autumn nights cool down,  I start my cravings for warm soups and stews.  I have a few favorites, like my mom's Potato Soup and this yummy Cauliflower soup but I also like to try a new soup or two during this season.  This soup was inspired by a version that had potatoes and another that had pasta, both items I am no longer eating.<br />
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This one has simple ingredients that pack a lot of flavor punch.  The kielbasa is precooked so all that has to cook up are the onions and cabbage.  This soup tastes great right out of the pot and usually it is gone without any possibility of left overs!<br />
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Cabbage and Kielbasa Soup<br />
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6 c chicken broth<br />
1 T oil<br />
1 medium onion, chopped<br />
1 small head of cabbage, cored and chunked into small chunks<br />
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Heat oil in a large saucepan.  Add onion and cook until softened and gold brown.  Add in kielbasa and brown.  Add in cabbage and saute with the onion and meat.  Add broth and bring to a simmer.  Simmer until cabbage is fork tender.  Add salt and pepper to taste.<br />
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This is especially good with buttered Texas Toast.  If you like garlic bread, this works well, too.  Grab a big bowl of this and a couple of pieces of toast and sit down at the table with your honey, and enjoy!<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.bottomleftofthemitten.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gnocchi, Sausage & Spinach Soup</a> by Bottom Left of the Mitten</li>
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<li><a href="https://carolinescooking.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mushroom Fennel Soup</a> by Caroline’s Cooking</li>
<li><a href="https://www.soulfullymade.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pasta Fagioli Soup</a> by Soulfully Made</li>
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As the autumn nights cool down, I start my cravings for warm soups and stews. I have a few favorites, like my mom's Potato Soup and th...

Posted by Terri Steffes / 21 October 2017 / Soup

BBQ Chicken Soup-Missouri

While fall is in full swing, it is hard for us to let go of the tastes of summer.  It is definitely time for warm soups to fill our belly and I am excited at how wonderful this soup combines the best of both worlds!  Saturday Soup Swappers is featuring soups from around the US and this one is to represent Missouri.  We love our BBQ, from St. Louis to Kansas City!  Thank you, Ashley, <a href="http://cheesecurdinparadise.blogspot.com/">Cheese Curd in Paradise</a>, for hosting Soup Saturday Swappers.<br />
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Tasty tender chicken, our favorite BBQ sauce, a couple of veggies and this soup is in your pot nice and quick.  Using a few supermarket shortcuts also makes this a weekday favorite.  It's not hard for us to pick out our favorite BBQ sauce as it comes from the local Sugarfire Smokehouse down the road from us, but the rest of the world might not be as lucky as us.  A sure winner for substituting is our next favorite:  Sweet Baby Rays.<br />
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To make this soup a weekday dinner, I use a rotisserie chicken and pull the meat from the bones.  That saves so much time and energy and the chicken is already warm and juicy.  Read on!<br />
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BBQ Chicken Soup<br />
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1 rotisserie chicken, meat removed from the bones<br />
1 c BBQ sauce<br />
1 c cauliflower rice (Minute rice works, too!)<br />
1 medium onion, chopped<br />
1 T oil<br />
2 c chicken broth<br />
2 c water<br />
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Heat oil in the soup pot, add onion.  Cook until translucent.  Add cauliflower rice and cook until browned.  Add in stock and water, stir, deglazing the pot.  Add in BBQ sauce.  Stir well.  Add in chicken.  Reduce to simmer and simmer 30 minutes.  Garnish with your favorites: green onion, sour cream or shredded cheddar cheese.<br />
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Posted by Terri Steffes / 19 October 2017 / drinks

Hot Chocolate Tea

I love my hot chocolate.  I drink it all year around, but in the winter, I like to have a dark, rich, chocolaty drink that warms your insides with a creamy and thick coating of chocolate.  Since I have been working hard to cut back on unnecessary carbs, I don't indulge in my favorite fall and winter drink very often.<br />
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Recently I discovered the Republic of Tea's chocolate tea.  I won't tell you that it takes the place of my creamy hot cocoa, but I will tell you that I get great satisfaction from drinking it from time to time.  I was recently introduced to Barlean products, particularly the Barlean's Chocolate Mint Essential Woman Swirl which is a delicious way to get your Omega 3s (say goodbye to fish oil!) and if you add it to your chocolate tea, you are going to love this drink!</div>
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To give it the creaminess I love, I also added some Barlean's Butter Flavored Coconut Oil.  This is a wonderful product since it completely reduces the coconut flavor to zilch and adds buttery goodness to anything you add it to and in this Hot Chocolate Tea, it is a dream!<br />
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Prepare tea according to the directions on the Republic of Tea canister.  Remove tea bag and add the butter flavored coconut oil.  Let melt.  Add in Essential Woman Omega Swirl Chocolate Mint. Add to a Bullet type blender and blend thoroughly.  Pour into a mug and enjoy!<br />
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