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Smooth and Invigorating: Easy Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate Recipe

cold brew coffee concentrate recipe Happier Place

Cold brew coffee is the best way to have refreshing, smooth, never-bitter iced coffee drinks on-the-go, at home, and throughout that road trip.

Crisp, Refreshing, and Uplifting: Foolproof Cold Brew Iced Tea Recipe

Green and black cold brew iced tea, recipe, glass, pitcher, outdoors

On a hot day, there’s nothing quite as refreshing, uplifting, light, crisp, and naturally flavorful as homemade cold brew iced tea. It’s so easy to make – and take with you anywhere!

No-Knead, Lightning-Fast German Multi-Grain Bread: Mehrkorn Blitzbrot!

Bake at home Mehrkorn Blitzbrot, easy, super fast delicious, multi-grain, multi-seed, wholewheat, authentic German bread recipe by Happier Place

You’ll be amazed how easily and quickly you can make your own freshly-baked, scrumptious, crunchy-crusted, flavorful, hearty, whole-wheat, multi-seed, multi-grain bread with this Blitzbrot recipe.

Mmmm Mocha: Uplifting, Creamy, Chocolatey-Delicious, Hot or Iced Coffee Drink

Happier Vegan Iced and Hot Mocha recipe, I'm in my happier place enamel mug

No matter if you think mocha is a chocolate-flavored coffee or a caffeinated chocolate drink, we’ve got a simple and extra delicious mocha recipe for you. Bonus: our happier mochas are vegan and gluten-free.

Surprisingly Quick, Easy and Delicious: Homemade Hummus (Classic + Variations)

Homemade Hummus with olives sun-dried tomatoes pinenuts

Homemade hummus is excellent for picnics and snacking on-the-go. It’s super easy to make and better than store-bought. And wait until you’ve tried our delicious variations of the classic hummus recipe…

Crack Nuts: Savory, Sweet and Spicy Nut Mix

Crack Nuts: Irresistible Savory, Sweet and Spicy Nut Mix

Elevate your next party or outdoor adventure with this irresistible savory, sweet and spicy nut mix. The well-balanced mixed nuts, with just a hint of curry and coconut, are ideal as fancy cocktail nuts or an exotic trail mix.

Best Northern German Potato Salad (Norddeutscher Kartoffelsalat)

Best Northern German Potato Salad with apple and cucumber - Happier Place

Light, yet filling – refreshing, yet comforting – easy to make, yet irresistibly delicious: this is the best Northern German potato salad recipe for good reasons. Try it for yourself!

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When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Vodka Collins!

Light, delicious and refreshing, Vodka Collins is the perfect summer cocktail because it’s basically just homemade sparkling lemonade made happier with vodka. So it’ll quench your thirst and put a smile on your face.

A Favorite British Summer Drink: Pimm’s Cup

Pimm's Cup Recipe by Azlin Bloor for your Happier Place

What completes your Happier Place on a warm spring or summer day – wherever you may be? For me, it’s a tall glass of icy cold Pimm’s (or Pimm’s Cup, as it’s often referred to in the US).

Our Favorite Picnic Food: The Happier Pasta Salad

Favorite picnic food: Happier Pasta Salad recipe features tomatoes, mini mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes and toasted pine nuts.

The Happier Pasta Salad is the perfect picnic food because it’s full of flavor, refreshing, easy to make, nutritious, beautiful, and it doesn’t need to stay fridge-cold. It’ll fill you up without weighing you down!

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The Classic Winter Drink: Glühwein (German Mulled Wine)

Classic Christmas Drink: Gluehwein - German Mulled Wine

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and enjoy a festive homemade Glühwein (literally: “Glow Wine”). It’ll warm you right up and put a happier glow on your face.

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Perfect in Fall and Winter: The Happier Holidays Cocktail

Rye Amaretto Cider Happier Holidays Cocktail at the lake

Looking for a delicious fall, winter and holiday cocktail? Please meet the Happier Holidays Cocktail, our almond-apple-whiskey cocktail ideal for cooler weather and cozy holidays.

Best Quick Cake for All Seasons and Occasions!

This is not your mom’s cup cake, it’s “My Mutti’s Becherkuchen”! And as soon as you try it, I believe you’ll also call it the “Best Quick Cake For All Seasons and Occasions”…

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Refreshing Happier Margaritas To-Go (and Share)

How about bringing refreshing Margaritas To-Go on your next outing? They’re so easy to make and keep cool. We’ll show you how…

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Quick Homemade Salsa in Just 15 Minutes

This quick homemade salsa is perfect for a summer picnic or your backyard Happier Place. Using a food processor, you’ll have fresh homemade salsa in about 15 minutes. That’s faster than running to the store and back – and more delicious!

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