![]() ![]() ![]() It broke every “rule” of pandemic behavior we thought we had established. Surely this great humbling is the lesson of the Omicron variant. But given the collective track record of predictions by the same well-meaning individuals (myself among them), all of these fortune-tellers should agree to provide the following disclaimer with each prediction: “Though trying my best, I really am clueless regarding what’s ahead.” This seems logical enough - we do need to have an idea of what to expect tomorrow and next week and beyond so that we can recalibrate our worry index, visit family we haven’t seen and even plan a trip. Though much of the country is still in the teeth of the Omicron surge, the experience in other countries, as well as the improvements seen in many US states, has led to a familiar phenomenon: various experts in infectious disease, epidemiology, public health, pandemic modeling and perhaps crystal ball interpretation being trotted out to give their two cents on what lies ahead. Caffeinate.For the fourth time in two years, things are beginning to settle down after a terrifying wave of the latest Covid-19 variant. Simply brew a strong cup of coffee using your favorite method, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons of the homemade caramel, and mix with warmed or frothed non-dairy milk.ĭo your part to end world plight. BOOM! Naturally sweetened caramel = naturally sweetened caramel macchiato. The caramel is made with coconut milk, coconut sugar, maple syrup, and salt. I use the same homemade Paleo Salted Caramel I showed you in my recipe for Cheddar Cheese Crepes with Spiced Apples and Salted Caramel. Thankfully, there’s this entire industry revolving around coffee, which does its part in keeping my life as caffeinated and plight-free as possible.įor my milk selection, I froth up unsweetened almond milk using my milk frother (if you don’t have a milk frother, whisk milk on the stove top to heat and froth), but you can also use cow’s milk, coconut milk, cashew milk, hemp milk, and the beat goes on. Who are these people, and why can’t I be more like them? Because the things I do while under-caffeinated typically can’t be un-done.Īnd the things I say nine times out of ten require forgiveness. ![]() I’ve heard faint whisperings about this rare breed of person who functions extraordinarily well without a lick of caffeine in the morning. So it just makes me think: would the world be in a better place if we could all just do our part to ensure we’ve had enough coffee. If I had it my way, the second I wake up in the morning, caffeine would be injected into my veins through an IV. Start a central line of 400 milligrams of caffeine and make it snappy, son! Bad things happen to good contact lenses, hours of work gets erased, lotion becomes conditioner, ceramic things get broken, all the bads. I say this because I know what happens in my own life when I haven’t sufficiently Joe-d. Part of me wonders if the majority of the plight in our nation is due to under-caffeinated decisions. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the CM, it includes caramel, espresso, frothy milk, and more caramel. I recently began making caramel macchiatos using homemade caramel, and let me tell you, people: best idea I ever did have. It’s inside the caramel macchiato.Īre you all about the Pumpkin Spice Latte? How about the CDL, the WM, PM, or the CM? This vegan, dairy-free, healthier caramel macchiato recipe is rich in caramel flavor, with fewer calories than the coffee shop version! Heaven is a place on earth.
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