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May 31, 2011

Almost Like Butterbeer from Harry Potter

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Harry Potter Butterbeer

I think I am one of the few people in the universe who has not read the Harry Potter series. Although I love to read, I have commitment issues when it comes to reading books, and a whole series is just more than my ADD attention span can handle.

My husband and son are big fans of the book series, so when we recently went to Universal Studios Islands of Adventure and were immersed into the Wizzarding World of Harry Potter, they were just a tad bit stoked. I knew enough from watching some of the movies to be enchanted as well. Walking through the streets you immediately felt transported to another land.

To be honest with you, even though I don’t know much about Harry Potter, I was willing to hang out anywhere that had this delicious drink concoction called Butterbeer. Apparently, Butterbeer is the beverage of choice for the Wizards at Hogwarts Academy. One sip from the closest beverage cart and I was hooked. In fact, we had so many great things to eat and drink on our vacation, but of all of it, my craving for Butterbeer hasn’t ceased.

Katie Drinking ButterbeerOur friend Katie gets her first sip of Butterbeer!

What does a food blogger do when they are craving something? First beg Chef Steven Jayson, who created the recipe, to share his secret. When this results in no avail, scour the internet trying to find copycat recipes or create the recipe itself.  The Butterbeer created by the chef at Islands of Adventure and approved by J.K. Rowlings herself is a buttery and creamy mixture made without ice cream. I found this recipe on Fox News and decided it seemed the closest in ingredients to what I tasted at Islands of Adventure in Orlando. Close, but not quite… but delicious nonetheless! To get the real thing, I think I’m just going to have to go back to Universal Studios in Orlando…sooner rather than later!

Harry Potter Butterbeer Recipe

Harry Potter Butterbeer
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Almost Like Butterbeer from Harry Potter

adapted from a Fox News recipe
Author Dine & Dish

Ingredients

  • 1 cup light or dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 6 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon rum extract
  • Four 12-ounce bottles cream soda

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan over medium, combine the brown sugar and water. Bring to a gentle boil and cook, stirring often, until the mixture reads 240 F on a candy thermometer.
  • Stir in the butter, salt, vinegar and 1/4 heavy cream. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
  • Once the mixture has cooled, stir in the rum extract.
  • In a medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar mixture and the remaining 1/2 cup of heavy cream. Use an electric mixer to beat until just thickened, but not completely whipped, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • To serve, divide the brown sugar mixture between 4 tall glasses (about 1/4 cup for each glass). Add 1/4 cup of cream soda to each glass, then stir to combine. Fill each glass nearly to the top with additional cream soda, then spoon the whipped topping over each.

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  1. thepickyeater says

    May 31, 2011 at 1:03 pm

    i’m a big HP fan….and i love the books and wands in the background !! magical post indeed 🙂

  2. Kitten with a Whisk says

    May 31, 2011 at 1:05 pm

    I found the Butterbeer to be a bit too sweet for my taste. I will say that I was so mad when after I bought mine, I was informed they served it frozen as well. Next time, I’ll get it frozen.

    .

    • Kristen says

      May 31, 2011 at 1:08 pm

      I loved it, but those people (like my husband) who thought it was too sweet did like the frozen version a lot better!

  3. SuperJenn says

    May 31, 2011 at 1:07 pm

    Um. … YEAH!!! Butterbeer. Oh my goodness.
    No other words…nothing seriously intelligent to say… looks GREAT!! LOL

  4. Esi says

    May 31, 2011 at 1:16 pm

    Are you kidding me? This is awesome. I love all things HP.

  5. Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction says

    May 31, 2011 at 1:17 pm

    So fun! My hubby and I have both read all of the books (and, I am currently re-reading them to keep myself occupied while I am recovering!)… I will have to make this the next time we get together with our other Potter-fanatic friends 🙂

  6. Cookbook Queen says

    May 31, 2011 at 1:19 pm

    This looks so good. I’ll have to try it since I wont be at Harry Potter Land anytime soon. My son would love making it with me!!

  7. Amanda says

    May 31, 2011 at 1:26 pm

    OMG! Butterbeer! I am a huge HP fan and being the foodie that I am, I often thought about what butterbeer might taste like while reading the books. And now I can give it a try. Thanks for sharing!

  8. SMITH BITES says

    May 31, 2011 at 1:47 pm

    oh yeah . . . come to mama, you little butterbeer, you . . . and honestly? it’s almost 100 degrees today and this little gem would taste mighty fine, oh yes indeedy!! HUGE HP fan and have wanted to hit that theme park since it opened – have heard nothing but rave reviews!!!

  9. Deliciously Organic says

    May 31, 2011 at 2:04 pm

    Oh, wow. I cannot wait to try this. Thank you!!

  10. Mary at Deep South Dish says

    May 31, 2011 at 2:12 pm

    OMG I am such a book freak that I about had a heart attack to see a drink perched atop a book!! I am always after my husband about this – he has no qualms about using my books as coasters if I leave one laying around near his spot at the table. Eeek!! 🙂

    I remember when I first read a story about the Harry Potter series in a magazine many years ago. I actually bought the first two books early on before HP became a phenomena here in “The States” and when I’d bring them to work to read on my break everybody wanted to know what Harry Potter was!

    This sounds like sweet drink that’s for sure – I love the cream soda added, but it’s sort of born from a buttered rum it seems. Funny that JK just made it up! I saw that you had to consume it right away and that several had try to smuggle one out of the park but it didn’t last. Wonder why? Maybe I’ll get to try one myself at Universal. 🙂

    • Kristen says

      May 31, 2011 at 3:37 pm

      Mary – that totally cracks me up! I never even thought twice about putting the glass on top of the book 🙂 Sorry to unnerve you 😉

  11. Marla says

    May 31, 2011 at 4:28 pm

    OMG – this caramely soda drinky sounds fantastic. I can see why it governed your trip & cravings 🙂

  12. Jamie | My Baking Addiction says

    May 31, 2011 at 5:01 pm

    I am not a Harry Potter fan either, I too lack commitment! However, from the moment you initially posted about this beverage, I was smitten! So glad you found a substitute, we can’t wait to try it.

  13. Asha says

    May 31, 2011 at 5:37 pm

    Rest assured you’re not the only one. I finally started reading the books two weeks ago! Nice post. The drink looks so yummy.

  14. Sara says

    May 31, 2011 at 5:40 pm

    I LOVE Harry Potter and I LOVE this recipe! My hubby and I went to Universal a few weeks ago and the frozen butterbeer is the best. I cannot wait to try this out.

  15. Wenderly says

    May 31, 2011 at 6:09 pm

    I have never read Harry Potter either Kristen! I thought that I was the only one!

    That butterbeer looks lip-licking-good!

  16. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    May 31, 2011 at 7:20 pm

    I must be out of the loop b/c I’d never even heard of this before, but it sounds addictive!

  17. dan says

    May 31, 2011 at 7:34 pm

    A tasty heart-attack in a glass. You must need to be a wizard to zap all the fat and cholesterol away 🙂

    On that same note, I must try it at least once in my life. Ohhhhhh.

  18. Allison [Haute Box] says

    May 31, 2011 at 8:12 pm

    I haven’t read the Harry Potter series either, most likely for the same reason….commitment issues and attention span. However, you def have my attention on this butterbeer!

  19. Karly says

    May 31, 2011 at 8:13 pm

    I’ve always imagined the butterbeer to taste quite a bit like a rootbeer float. I might just have to go ahead and test it out. My HP-lovin’ son would love this!

  20. Nelly Rodriguez says

    May 31, 2011 at 10:11 pm

    Definitely bookmarking this to make on the weekend!! YUM!

  21. Bee says

    May 31, 2011 at 10:17 pm

    I’ve been looking for a good way to copy butterbeer, and maybe even add some liquor to it. I think subbing the rum flavoring for actual rum might do the trick 🙂

  22. Andrew says

    June 1, 2011 at 1:10 am

    Thumbs up for the little kid!
    Butter beer , it is DELICIOUS! I highly recommend using your recipe!

  23. Brian @ A Thought For Food says

    June 1, 2011 at 6:48 am

    HAHA! I’m with you with the commitment issues. The book has to be pretty outstanding for me to read it… and I don’t think I could ever get through the whole HP series.

    But gosh darn it you have me drooling with the butterbeer recipe. How freakin’ clever!

  24. Steve @ HPD says

    June 1, 2011 at 7:02 am

    so, sort of a hot buttered rum, except not hot, and with no rum, and lots of other stuff … so, i guess i have no idea what it is!! cheers!

  25. Julie M. says

    June 1, 2011 at 8:01 am

    Kristen, this looks fabulous! I have to admit that I’ve never read the series either. I do however, have the first book on request from the library to start reading with the boys. I think I’ll make a batch of this beer once we start reading; yum!

  26. TidyMom says

    June 1, 2011 at 8:49 am

    I haven’t read the books either Kristen………but my girls are BIG fans!!

    I’ll have to make this for them!

  27. Heather says

    June 1, 2011 at 10:05 am

    Thank you!! Just what I needed for my daughter’s Harry Potter birthday party later this month! I can’t wait to try and make it! 🙂

  28. Kristen@PrettySweet says

    June 1, 2011 at 11:11 am

    Woo hoo! I’m excited that you found a recipe! I love HP and think this butterbeer would great for a party celebrating the last movie coming out soon. =)

  29. Melissa @ Baking For The Boys says

    June 1, 2011 at 4:24 pm

    I too have difficulty committing myself to reading books and series but HP captivated me. Loved it! Thanks for the butterbeer!

  30. Bakerbynature says

    June 1, 2011 at 8:01 pm

    My nephews are hooked on this stuff; I was just glad to find out there was no real beer in it; for them… they are 8 and 12. Looks frothy and refreshing.

  31. Allison @ Alli 'n Son says

    June 2, 2011 at 9:38 pm

    What a fun drink! I’m not even a HP fan, but I would totally try this.

    I’d like to invite you to share this recipe on my weekly link-up, Sweet Tooth Friday. I hope to see you there. http://alli-n-son.com/2011/06/02/mini-peach-cobblers

  32. Tracy says

    June 3, 2011 at 12:36 pm

    I haven’t read the books either, but my sister made me watch all the movies when she stayed with us over her winter break so now I’m a HP fan. 🙂 I can’t wait to make this for her; I know she’ll love it!

  33. MikeVFMK says

    June 3, 2011 at 2:07 pm

    Kristen, I haven’t read the entire series either. Matter of fact, I didn’t read anything beyond the first one. Better hurry before all the Potterheads come chasing after me!

    Love the look of the drink. It would surely quench my terrible thirst right now!

  34. Mackenzie@The Caramel Cookie says

    June 4, 2011 at 6:43 pm

    I went to Islands of Adventure in April and LOVED the butterbeer. I wish they sold it in cans or something so I could take it home!

  35. Amanda N - Wine and a Spoon says

    June 6, 2011 at 11:19 am

    I wonder why it has ‘beer’ in the name. I’m a huge Harry Potter fan, but I always wondered if she meant it to actually be alcoholic. They did order it in bars… either way, I’m all over trying this recipe when we re-watch all the movies right before the next one comes out!

    • Kristen says

      June 6, 2011 at 2:04 pm

      I often wondered that too – I think because people kind of relate it to a root beer type drink. However, in doing some reading it appears that if certain characters drink it, they do get a bit tipsy. I’m not a HP reader, so I’m not sure… Good questions 🙂

    • Randi says

      August 20, 2011 at 4:22 pm

      It is, in fqct, alcoholic in the books-albeit minimally so. You would have to drink quite a bit to get tipsy. It seems it’s only really very potent to house elves, and even they have to drink a few to get there =] hope that helps.

  36. Prince says

    June 26, 2011 at 4:23 pm

    Just thought I’d let you non-Harry Potter fans know that the reason its called “Butterbeer” is because in the books, the drink has a miniscule amount of alcohol in it. To get tipsy from it would mean drinking quite a bit, which left people confused when Hermione got tipsy that one time. hahaha

    As for this recipe, I haven’t tried it yet, but I intend to. I’ve read every book ever since I was a child, and the final movie is out in a few weeks.

    I’m totally in Harry Potter mode right now. lol

    I’ve seen this recipe before on the Fox thing, but now that I’ve seen that others have tried it and liked it, I’ll give it a go sometime.

    Thanks!

  37. Professor Ritadi says

    June 26, 2011 at 9:36 pm

    Currently getting ready for a week of Harry Potter (beginning July 11, and leading up to the midnight premiere of the last movie), so my kids and I are in total Harry Potter fan mode right now. 😉 Thank you for the recipe – I will definitely have to try it. (I had created my own simple version just using gingerale & butterscotch syrup for several HP parties in the past.) Maybe it won’t be as sweet if I use gingerale instead of cream soda.

    BTW – I have often heard Gingerale referred to as Gingerbeer in BBC productions, so although it makes us in the USA think of an alcoholic beverage, it doesn’t necessarily mean it needs to be. Yes, in the books JKR does say that it contains a tiny bit of alcohol, (as Winky the house-elf gets drunk after drinking several bottles of it – HPGoF) but I imagine it to have about as much as a bottle of ODouls beer, which, although it is marketed as an non-alcoholic beer, does contain a tiny bit, 0.5%.

    Anyway, looking so forward to the last movie, and our week of partying!
    🙂

  38. monica says

    June 29, 2011 at 9:01 am

    Hey! can i replace cream soda with ginger beer?

    • Nathan says

      July 6, 2011 at 6:52 pm

      From my experience, Ginger Beer is well…very Ginger-y. It’s not really a sweet soda, more peppery flavor. The only use I’ve seen it for is Moscow Mules, a vodka drink. The flavor of Ginger Beer is more or less a liquid “Pickled Ginger,” the pink stuff you get with sushi. But, to each person’s taste, you may end up liking it.

  39. Andy says

    July 3, 2011 at 11:39 am

    Paula Deen would love this.

  40. Belle says

    July 5, 2011 at 8:23 pm

    I just made this recipe. It’s delicious, if not a not too sweet. It tastes just like what I had in Orlando Studios.

  41. Nathan says

    July 6, 2011 at 6:49 pm

    When I returned from Universal, I HAD to have this drink again. The recipe that I was able to create is pretty spot on, the only problem I had was the “foam” layering on top, and the “foam” not causing the soda to bubble over. Perhaps using a natural Cream Soda would work rather than a more carbonated can one. Anyway, what I did (it’s shorter steps, but product may be harder to come by,)

    Mixed 3/4 Cream Soda and 1/4 Root Beer in a Pint Glass (after all, I figured the Beer in butterbeer had to have something)

    Next, I took ISLAND OASIS Ice Cream (you can get it @ restaurant supply store) It’s the liquid that restaurants like Olive Garden/Red Lobster, others use in their Island Oasis Machines (those blender things they use to make Daquiris) They come in Quarts and have a creamy texture already.

    Then, I took, 1/2 a teaspoon of Butterscotch Pudding Powder and mixed that into the foam.

    Finished!
    Again, the only obstacle I found to matching the recipe from Universal, was getting the Cream to float, perhaps whipping rather than stirring would help. And for someone not in the restaurant business, finding the Oasis mix may be hard. But next time you’re at the restaruant, ask if you can buy one off of them, I’m sure they’d be happy to sell. Next up, creating an alcoholic version.

  42. Lynetta Warren says

    July 9, 2011 at 12:55 pm

    I just returned from Universal/Isalnds of Adventure and the frozen butterbeer was AWESOME!!!!! I have to try this recipe becuase out of everything I experienced on my Florida vacation, that butter beer is what I miss the most! I was actually looking online to see if they shipped it when I found this recipe! Go figure! LOL

  43. Barbara says

    July 10, 2011 at 9:56 pm

    We just spent a week with Harry and Hermione in Orlando. I became addicted to butterbeer so I am excited to try to make it myself. But there is so much to be said for imbibing in the environment of Hogsmeade. However, when the final movie opens next week, it is imperative to raise a butter beer toast to the entire cast and crew! Long live the world of Harry Potter. It made kids love to read!

  44. Jen says

    July 13, 2011 at 10:21 pm

    We are having a Harry Potter marathon and this stuff is DELICIOUS! We put it in the freezer for awhile, even better! We didn’t try it at the Wizzarding World of Harry Potter because the lines were so long, but I can’t imagine it tastes any better than this! Thanks for sharing!

  45. Mindi says

    July 14, 2011 at 10:25 am

    So excited! My son is having a having a HP birthday party next week!

  46. Julia says

    July 14, 2011 at 10:44 am

    I’ve never read or seen an HP book or movie…you’re not alone. But I’d drink this, yes I would. In fact, I might even have to make it, looks SUPER tasty!

  47. Jenn says

    July 16, 2011 at 2:49 pm

    I am not an experienced cook, and I do not know exactly what cider vinegar is. After researching it, is it the same thing apple cider vinegar, or are they 2 seperate things?

    Anyways, love Harry Potter and cannot wait to make this later today!!

  48. Ginnette says

    July 19, 2011 at 1:21 pm

    Hi, I hope you can answer me… I don’t have cream soda in my country… do you think club soda will do the job?? I am dying to try the butterbeer! Thanks

    • Yeesha says

      August 13, 2013 at 3:04 pm

      Yes, club soda will work too. 🙂

  49. Shane says

    July 20, 2011 at 7:07 pm

    This is the best video for a amazing recipe for Butter Beer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypnkVfwUUaM&feature=channel_video_title

  50. Alexial says

    July 28, 2011 at 4:30 pm

    Actually the WWoHP reciepe is completely dairy free, foam and all.

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  52. karen says

    September 12, 2011 at 6:57 pm

    I too am obsessed with recreating the butter beer from Universal. I have whipped together so many different cream sodas with vanilla ice cream and most recently caramel ice cream, so far they are close, but just not as good. They could totally market butter beer in stores, I would buy it!!!

  53. Pepper Mint says

    December 12, 2011 at 1:15 pm

    I wonder what this would be like with Guinness instead of cream soda…

  54. Matt says

    March 4, 2012 at 6:26 pm

    What if you only want to make two glasses???? Would the ingredients change????

  55. Jaron DeVito says

    May 23, 2012 at 5:20 pm

    This is great! i’ve never known how to make Butter Beer. I wish i could make it now but i dont have the ingredients to make it. i am glad i know how to make it.

  56. Delight Davoli says

    November 18, 2012 at 3:28 am

    We need to try it out.

  57. Capturing Joy with Kristen Duke says

    March 29, 2013 at 11:58 pm

    Can’t wait to try this…we just got back from our trip and I’m craving this stuff!!

  58. Marion says

    July 20, 2013 at 11:16 am

    This very simple recipe was a hit with my family. Squeeze some caramel ice cream topping (Smuckers)into the bottom of a cup, fill the cup with cream soda to about 1-2 inches from the top, add whipped whipping cream and give a stir. Delicious!

    • Kristen says

      July 20, 2013 at 5:15 pm

      That sounds fantastic! Thanks for sharing.

  59. Nova says

    May 29, 2014 at 8:25 am

    The butterbeer in the book was served hot.

  60. Rebecca C. says

    March 18, 2019 at 9:27 am

    5 stars
    Best Butterbeer recipe I’ve tried. I made this for my sisters surprise Hogwarts birthday dinner and she loved it. Thank you! Her boyfriend thought it tasted just like Universal’s and we were there less than 4 months ago.

  61. Frances says

    April 7, 2020 at 12:33 pm

    5 stars
    Tastes just like the butter beer that we had in Orlando!

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I love being a parent of teens...but I miss the days of parenting kids who loved going to school, who didn't struggle with major anxiety, who loved their bodies, and were confident about how they looked. I miss pre-covid days where lunch wasn't distanced, kids had the opportunity to connect and socialize at school, where mask-wearing wasn't even a topic, let alone one that divides. 

The past 2 years have changed my kids. They have gained so many positive things, but they've also gained a new kind of anxiety that wasn't there before. And I hate it for them. They've seen first hand how long haul covid has changed our family. They've seen the selfishness of others in ways they haven't seen before. They've had to grow up faster, worry about things they shouldn't have to worry about, and learn the hard way how this world can really be. And it hurts my heart for them. 

I have a new senior, sophomore and 6th grader here at home. Missing my sophomore in college a ton. I hope the world is kind to them and they are kind to the world. I want nothing more than for them to be happy and to be surrounded by good people who love and accept them for who they are and who also push them to live a full, rich and happy life. I pray every day for them - and for your kids...and pray that we are all raising a generation of empathetic and kind changemakers.

#loveoneanother❤️ #parentingteens #momofteens #anxietyawareness #backtoschooloutfit #changemakers #parenthood_moments
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These two small business owners had a successful launch day for their new clothing and accessory brand, @impatient.us I’m so proud of my daughter @kellykdoyle & daughter from another mother, @kyleemdunn for making the time and financial commitment to launch their dream brand! They’ve done it all so independently and have navigated starting a small business way better than I could have at 17! Thanks to everyone who sent words of encouragement and showered them with support. It’s means so much! 

Follow their journey at @impatient.us and shop the link in their profile!

#smallbusinesslaunch #clothingbrands #teenentrepreneur #launchday #launchparty #teenbusiness #shopsmallbusinesses #proudmoment
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I was a “houseplant lady” before the pandemic, but I think since the pandemic I get to add the word “crazy” to that title. So. Many. Plants. I’m not mad about it!

This weekend @kctinygreenhouse I picked up this beautiful Monstera Peru as well as a bag of Jeff’s Jungle Mix. You know when a new to you potting mix has you super excited, you’ve crossed the line into la la land 😂 Swipe to see how pretty it is!

What pandemic hobby did you pick up?

#plantmomlife #crazyplantpeople #houseplantlove #monsteraperu #pottingmix #plantobsession #plantcollectors #plantsmakepeoplehappy
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Yesterday we spent a few hours down in the West Bottoms visiting the grand opening of @kctinygreenhouse newest location . KC Plant fam, head there. Just trust me! Plants loved and cared for with the best good vibes, all ready to join your crazy plant person home. You’ll find goodies from local KC artisans as well, like @pigeoncandles 

Come for the plants, leave with a heart full of happy!

#westbottoms #tinygreenhouse #plantfamily #pandemicprojects #shoplocalkc #happyplants #plantvibes #summerofyes
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Last night in the suite @kcroyals ...I almost cried. Man it feels so good to be doing normal things. I’ll never take this for granted! Making this the summer of yes...I’m going to say yes to as many events/outings/opportunities as possible! Who’s in? #summerofyes
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Ella is 15 today! Those of you who have been with Dine & Dish since the very beginning have been a part of Ella’s life since the start too! 15 years sure does go by in a flash, both with businesses and babies.
Happy birthday @ella.r.doyle 💕💕💕 We love you!
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I want to live in the big city, yet also want to live in the country. I want to live by the beach, yet also want to live in the mountains. I either need multiple lives or multiple homes! 

#farmlifeisthebestlife #chickensofig #barnlife #iwantitall #hensofinstagram #citygirlcountrygirl
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I’m officially one step closer to reaching peak plant lady status! 🪴

I’m welcoming these plant cuttings from the Hello Kathy Plant Etsy Shop to my already booming collection. When I saw people rave about her “Mystery Box” of plant cuttings I knew I had to buy one. 2 things I love...mystery boxes and plants!

Now I need to figure out how to keep them alive. Any advice? 😃 🪴

#plantladyisthenewcatlady #plantladylife #plantcuttings #newplants #etsyshopping #shopsmallbusinesses #plantloversofinstagram
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Hi, friend! I Thought I’d just say “hey” and check in and add some pretty flowers to your feed.

We’re over here dragging ourselves across the school finish line...so close to done physically, but over done, mentally. Can you relate?

My coaching business is going great, I’m working with some truly incredible, inspiring women right now which makes me so happy! I’ll be launching 2 new group coaching  classes (for women and entrepreneurs) in a few weeks so be sure to follow @rockyourhappy if you are interested in being updated on those!

Jacob comes home from college this week and my parents are coming to visit for a couple of weeks as well. And it’s almost my favorite time of the year, summer!! 

How are things going with you? What’s going good and making you happy? Or what do you need a hand or listening ear with? Touch base! I’ve missed you!

#pinkflowers🌸 #happyday💕 #touchingbase #spreadhappiness #thursdaytherapy #lifecoachforwomen #springflowersmakemehappy
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Book Lovers Giveaway (read to the end)!!! ⬇️ ⬇️ 

Supporting my local independent bookstore @rainydaybooks looks a lot different than it used to these days. Temporarily gone are the days of lingering in store, browsing the shelves, walking out with an armful of books I didn’t expect to buy. The pandemic has made independent bookstores pivot in ways they’ve never had to before, but I’m so happy to say they are CRUSHING IT! And as we virtually celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on 4/24, I wanted to share a way you too can help keep Independent bookstores afloat now (and in the future).

You know I’m a huge fan of @librofm , the absolute best audiobook alternative that gives money back to the independent bookstore of your choice with your audiobook purchases. Well, to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on 4/24, they are giving YOU a free audiobook! Here’s what you need to do…

Spend $15 or more at your bookstore between April 24th and 26th. Submit your receipt at libro.fm/ibd and Libro.fm will email you a link to your free audiobook by April 28th! Easy peasy, right?

Wait! There’s more! 🌟 I’d love to give one Dine & Dish follower the chance to win a 3 month @Librofm audiobook membership. To enter, simply tag your favorite independent bookstore here and tell me what you love the most about it! That’s it! Winner will be chosen at random on April 27th. Yay, books!

#indiebookstoreday #indiebookstore #bookstoreshoutout 
#booksbooksandmorebooks #bookgiveaway #audiobook #librofm #independentbookstore @indiebookstoreday
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Can’t believe we’re doing the college tour thing already with my second baby! 

So question for any of you who sent your kids to out of state schools or went to out of state schools...how did you do it? She wants to get the heck out of Kansas (I’d like to go with her!). We have money saved, she’ll most likely get a scholarship or two, she’s paying and has money saved as well...but even with that out of state tuition is a beast of an amount. So, did you just assume that student loans were going to be part of that life? And is that worth it to give your kids a shot at a new life outside of your home state? I wish I would have left Kansas for university, and have been here since I was born 😩. I want different for her if that’s what she wants but also just don’t have any experience with how people do out of state college! Any tips?

#collegetour #bestlifenow #outofstate #studentloans #junioryear #kansasstate #adviceneeded
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J is for...jam!
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My friend @wakschmale makes the best strawberry jam...and I completely forgot about a jar she gave me last year until this morning. Which then inspired me to make my favorite buttermilk biscuits. So so good. Are you a jam, honey, just butter or plain biscuit fan? I love biscuits allll the ways, except with gravy. I have super bad memories of biscuits and gravy growing up. 🤢
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I’m still slowly making my way through the alphabet for @kimklassen_innercircle a-z photo challenge. I’m bound and determined to finish. It may just take me a little longer than I originally anticipated 🤗.
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#homemadejam #eatcaptureshare #biscuitsandjam #homemadebiscuits #sundaybaking #easylikesundaymorning #foodphotograph #foodpics #slowsunday #breakfastathome #kimklassen_innercircle
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It took me 2 months to get this Crispy Chickpea Pantry Pasta recipe up on the blog. 🤦‍♀️But it’s there now! You can find the link in my Instagram profile.
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Also, just noticed Instagram took away the like count on posts. I kind of like that...what do you think?
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#pastarecipe #chickpeapasta #dinnerideas #dinnerrecipes #vegetarianrecipe #eatcaptureshare #slowblogging  #totallifechanges
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I is for Inspiration!
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The “long haul” effects of having Covid back in December are really presenting themselves lately. The continuous persistent headaches are taking a toll and the connection between the brain fog and word retrieval function of my brain has been extra challenging. I had no idea a couple months out, the cognitive effects would still be hanging around.
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With that said, when I get a burst of inspiration I’m grabbing on for dear life. I made our favorite chocolate chip cookies recipe yesterday and felt the desire to update the blog post photos from 2007! We make these cookies all the time, so I’m not sure why it’s taken me so many years to give that poor post some new photos.
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If you’re interested in the recipe you can find the link currently in my profile. Enjoy!!
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@kimklassen_innercircle #kimklassen_innercircle #chocolatechipcookie #cookiestagram #foodphotography #feedfeedbaking #plateofcookies #cookiephotography #eatcaptureshare #recipeoftheweek
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H is for...high!
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It was so strange being on a plane again. I’m so thankful I have the antibodies because the flights were full, which seemed wrong, but everyone around me did seem to keep their masks on, so that was good.
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I can’t wait until travel becomes a regular part of life again. I’ve missed it so much!
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 @kimklassen_innercircle @southwestair @windowswap #cloudphotography #cloudsofinstagram #flightview #iflyswa #imisstravelling #skylove #planepics #myviewtoday #beautifulviews
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G is for...oh so grateful!

I flew to South Texas yesterday to visit my parents whom I haven’t seen in 2 years. They live around 17 hours away from us. We typical get to see each other a few times a year but with the pandemic and other health issues it just wasn’t able to happen and I’ve missed them soooo much.

Grateful to have had COVID last month. Although it was not at all fun, it gave me the antibodies to make this trip possible. My dad is having surgery tomorrow so I’m helping with my mom so my dad can recover without having to worry about her.

Kansas is enjoying frigid temperatures and snow. I picked a great week to head south.
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#palmtrees🌴 #palmtreesfordays #blueskiesandsunshine #wintersun #texasskies #kimklassen_innercircle @kimklassen_innercircle #silverlining
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F is for...food photography.
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This time of year especially, food photography (and I guess all photography actually) is a tug of war with time and light. I had planned on making and photographing a delicious pasta recipe, but my grocery delivery ran a couple of hours late because of snowstorm. So, at the eleventh hour I decided to make a cake...that took over an hour to bake and I had about 90 minutes of natural light left...leaving me with about 30 minutes of ok light to work with.
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Anyway, this wouldn't work for a client shoot because the cake, although delicious, didn't turn out looking so great. But it will work great for today's F photo for the @kimklassen_innercircle A-Z photo project:) Lemon Citrus Yogurt Cake from this weeks @cabotcheese newsletter. So good!
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#eatcake #eatcaptureshare #eatcakebehappy #lemoncake #cakecakecakecake #foodiegram #yahoofood #dessertsofinstagram #sweettooth #kimklassen_innercircle #fisforfood
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