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Friday, October 31, 2025

From Morning Brew to Dinner for Two

Begin your day with your favorite morning brew and end it with a delicious dinner. The contributing writers here on ReviewThis! have written a selection of reviews to help you decide which drink and dinner will nicely fill out your day.

Images of a tea pot and cup and a table setting for dinner for 2

Your Morning Brew

No matter whether you prefer coffee, tea or cocoa, a warming drink first thing in the morning is a nice way to start off your day.

Coffee Reviews

A Review of Hawaiian Kona Coffee written by Wednesday Elf
Don Francisco Coffee Review written by Heather426

Tea Reviews

Hot Tea Recipes for Fall and Winter Reviewed, written by Sylvestermouse Cynthia
Aveda Tea Reviewed written by Sylvestermouse Cynthia
A Review of Twinnings Chai Tea written by Wednesday Elf
Why Drink Peppermint Tea written by Lou16
Reviewing Arbonne CleanTox Herbal Tea written by Lou16
A Review of My Favorite Teas from Bigelow and Celestial Seasoning written by BarbRad
An Unusual, Delicious Strawberry Chocolate Tea with 0 Calories written by Margaret Schindel
Reviewing the Republic of Tea Ginger Peach written by Dawn Rae
Review of Lifestyle Awareness Teas written by BarbRad
Reviewing Twinings Chamomile Honey and Vanilla Tea written by Lou16
Lipton Cold Brew Iced Black Tea Bags Reviewed written by Sylvestermouse
Cafe Escapes Chai Latte Keurig Single Serve K-Cup Pods Reviewed written by Sylvestermouse
Spiced Tea and Honey Nut Bread - The Perfect Snack written by Tracey Boyer

Hot Chocolate/Cocoa Reviews

Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa K-Cups Reviewed written by Sylvestermouse
Chocolate Hot Cocoa Bombs Recipe and Review written by Sylvestermouse
The Best Sugar-Free Hot Cocoa Bombs written by Margaret Schindel
The Ultimate Keto Hot Chocolate Recipe written by Margaret Schindel

Dinner for Two…. or More

Recipe reviews for dinnertime, for two or for the whole family.

Main dish meals from comfort foods such as meatloaf, to casseroles, slow cooked meals, and oven baked dishes. From the kitchens of the Review This! writers.

Buttery Pasta and Shrimp Recipe Review written by Wednesday Elf
Easy Sausage and Penne Pasta Bake Recipe written by Sylvestermouse
Chicken, Broccoli & Rice Dinner Recipe written by Sylvestermouse
Mollie’s Meatloaf Recipe written by Wednesday Elf
4 Ingredient Beefy Mushroom Roast - Easy Slow Cooker Meal written by Dawn Rae
Easy Homemade Calzone Recipe written by Sam Monaco
Extra Crispy Chicken Tenders written by Sam Monaco
Spaghetti with Diced Tomatoes and Artichoke Hearts written by Sam Monaco
Crock Pot Ribs Recipe Review written by Sylvestermouse

Summary

So, from morning time to dinner time, there’s a favorite drink or a delicious recipe for your eating and drinking pleasure. Try one out and enjoy.

*Compiled from the archives of ReviewThisReviews.com

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Saturday, December 5, 2020

Cocoa Day Review

National Cocoa Day is celebrated each year on December 13. A cup of cocoa or hot chocolate is the perfect way to set the scene for the upcoming winter holidays.

The terms hot cocoa and hot chocolate are pretty much interchangeable. The difference being that hot cocoa is made with cocoa powder, heated milk or water, and sugar. Hot chocolate uses ground chocolate containing cocoa butter mixed with hot milk.

|| Hot chocolate is also known as drinking chocolate.

Origin of Cocoa

The first chocolate beverage was created by the Mayans over 2000 years ago. It became an essential part of the Aztec civilization by 1400 and eventually found it's way from Mexico to the New World. The original cocoa drink was created by grinding cocoa seeds into a paste and mixing it with water, cornmeal, chili peppers, and other ingredients. This first cocoa was very bitter, since sugar had not yet been discovered, but was highly prized by the elite of the Aztec world.

It was also thought to have medicinal properties to combat stomach ailments. In our modern times, the health benefits are known to come from the antioxidants in the chocolate.

Source: Pixabay

Today's cocoa is sweet, and delicious. Plus, if you are in a hurry, hot chocolate is easily and quickly made using our modern-day instant cocoa mixes.

Snowman Hot Cocoa Bomb

Or ~ you could make a quick and fun cup of cocoa with a Cocoa Bomb! This snowman cocoa bomb, and other cute designs, such as a unicorn cocoa bomb, are handmade by ItzMyPartyCakery on Etsy.

Hot Cocoa Bombs! Place your cocoa bomb into a mug and add hot milk or hot water and watch the magic happen! Each Hot Cocoa Bomb come individually packaged in a crystal clear box. A perfect stocking stuffer, thank you, or special treat for yourself!

Hot Chocolate Recipes from Scratch

Source: Pixabay

Check out Allrecipes for a delicious 'from scratch' hot chocolate recipe.

*For an even quicker way to make homemade hot chocolate, using cocoa powder and chocolate chips, check out this recipe from Allison featured on her blog Celebrating Sweets.

Ways to Serve

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A cup of hot cocoa is delicious served in a variety of ways. Add one or more of the following toppings for a delicious warm drink on a cold winter's day.

Whipped cream
Cinnamon and sugar
Marshmallow
candy canes
caramel
toffee bits
coconut
Peppermint Patties
butterscotch candies, crushed
candy sprinkles
cinnamon cereal
mini chocolate chips
chopped nuts

Pick a pretty Cocoa Mug

Cocoa Mug - Etsy

Use your favorite mug for your cocoa or hot chocolate. Or pick out a new one for this winter season, such as this darling Hot Cocoa mug available in the Hello Lovely Gift Shop on Etsy.