Monday 3 things

1. Ateco 6-piece double-sided cutter set. A set of these came home with me this weekend and have already been put to use. They are fluted on one side, and straight edged on the other - pure genius. Ateco also makes double-side sets in circles and ovals, and I lust after them.

2. Pioneer Woman's iced coffee concentrate - this looks delicious and I might need to make some of this immediately. I would also like to drink out of Mason jars for the remainder of the summer, and I need some straws stat.

Iced coffee concentrate

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground Coffee (good, Rich Roast)
• 8 quarts Cold Water
• Half-and-half (healthy Splash Per Serving)
• Sweetened Condensed Milk (2-3 Tablespoons Per Serving)
• Note: Can Use Skim Milk, 2% Milk, Whole Milk, Sugar, Artificial Sweeteners, Syrups...adapt To Your Liking!

Preparation Instructions

In a large container, mix ground coffee with water. Cover and allow to sit at room temperature eight hours or overnight. Line a fine mesh strainer with cheesecloth and set over a pitcher or other container. Pour coffee/water mixture through the strainer, allowing all liquid to run through. Discard grounds.
Place coffee liquid in the fridge and allow to cool. Use as needed.

To make iced coffee, pack a glass full of ice cubes. Fill glass 2/3 full with coffee liquid. Add healthy splash of half-and-half. Add 2-3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk (can use plain sugar instead) and stir to combine. Taste and adjust half-and-half and/or sweetened condensed milk as needed.



3. AmeriColor Gourmet Writers. Amy treated me to these edible-ink markers. Much fun was had this weekend with these markers - they proved useful in some birthday, father's day and wedding shower cookies. They come in a multi-color pack, and I lust after them.