Favorite Things February #2: Instantly good

When I was first pregnant with Annika I cut out all caffeine from my diet. It's been over 5 years and I have let some of the stimulant back into my daily routine. Since Dan doesn't drink coffee I can't justify making a whole pot of coffee in the morning, because, well, I would drink it all. So I limit myself to one cup of steaming hot goodness a day. Enter another one of my favorite things.

Instant Coffee.

What?! you may be saying. You get one cup of coffee a day and you make it instant?!

Yes, and I drink it proudly. Really, I am very European. They are known for their love of instant coffee. You could even say I am cutting edge, okay, you don't have to say that. And how do I drink my coffee?! Strong and black...just like any good Dutch woman! Keep the sugar and milk for the Cheerios.

When I wake up in the morning the first thing I do is turn on the stove for my tea kettle, and just when the kids' breakfast is put together the kettle starts to whistle. I love that sound. The kids even say "Mommy your coffee is ready." Mmm...St@rbucks has nothing on me! That little rounded teaspoon of instant coffee granules mixed into a hot mug of water is all I need to get my day going and (will you allow me to say?) it's good to the last drop!