During visits to Gram’s she always asked for the Ambrosia in her cute child like way by calling it “Brosia.” Gram (Miss Dot) loved it so much she nicknamed her precious granddaughter, Cinnamon, “Cinnamah-Brosia.” Gram and Gramps always called her that, and the name had staying power. Today at Cinnamah-Brosia’s Coffee Cottage (the remodeled Miss […]
The vanilla and saffron-infused honey served at Cinnamah-Brosia’s Coffee Cottage may have caught your attention. You learned in the fun facts from The Essence of Courage that saffron is the most expensive spice in the world. Researching saffron, I discovered that vanilla pairs well with saffron in many dishes. Interestingly, vanilla is made from the […]
Some things you just can’t change. In our family Lemon Meringue Pie for Easter dessert is one of those. Before you believe there is some age old secret family recipe. . . well, then again, I suppose it is an age old family recipe, but it’s definitely not a secret. Cinnamah-Brosia serves this one at […]
It’s absolutely amazing what you can find on Pinterest! Cinnamah-Brosia checks it out regularly to find great treats for the Coffee Cottage. She knew we needed one for pomegranates and discovered this recipe for Starbucks Copycat Pomegranate Orange Scones from She’s Not Cookin’ blog. They’re perfect for Cinnmah-Brosia’s guests, and they’re perfect for a group […]
Alarmed one day a few weeks ago as I made the devastating discovery there was NO CHOCOLATE on the menu at Cinnamah-Brosia’s Coffee Cottage and Gift Shop, I needed help! Facebook is a great venue for interacting with you, our readers, and that’s exactly what I did. (If you don’t already follow us, please do: […]
Our friend, Cinnamah-Brosia finds many of her recipes on Pinterest and cooking websites and blogs, but this one came from my own mother. Mom loved to cook. She was a great cook, and her dishes were definitely a gift of love to her family and friends. I’ve shared her Cherry Crumb Coffee Cake recipe with […]
What draws you into your local java spot? Is it the coffee, the well-known brand, the ambiance, or the great friends you hang with there? Imagine yourself spotting a little cottage like this one with a sign letting you know coffee is served and the door is open. Describe your thoughts and expectations. Inhale the […]
