Many Americans struggle to start their day without fresh coffee. According to a recent study conducted by Drive Research, around 73% of Americans have at least one cup of coffee daily. However, stopping at Starbucks or your local coffee shop every morning gets expensive quickly. Thankfully, you can make some delicious and invigorating coffee at home for a fraction of the price. Create the ultimate coffee bar by investing in the right appliance, redesigning a space in your home, and stocking your favorite creamers and blends. If you’re interested in designing a coffee bar for your home, you must first determine a good location. You don’t need much space for this project; simply using a small corner in your kitchen or foyer will suffice. From there, decide on the furniture to house your coffee needs. To save money, consider repurposing a piece of furniture you own or go thrifting to find something that matches your aesthetic. Once you’ve settled on your furniture, it’s time to design it to house everything you need to make your morning coffee effectively. If it has cabinets or drawers, use them to store mugs, coffee pods, and mixing spoons; if not, you’ll need to get creative. You can utilize a mug rack and other organizers to house all your coffee necessities. Now, you need to add your coffee maker to the space. Remember, you don’t need the fanciest or most expensive coffee maker. The quality of your beans or blend will have a more significant impact on the flavor of your coffee than the machine. You just want something that will look good and reliably make you a cup when needed. All that’s left is adding your personal touches to the area. You can showcase your personality through the design or just fill the area with things that bring you joy. Adding an aesthetic that makes you smile will help you start each day on the right foot. After making your first cup of joe at your new coffee bar and taking that first sip, you’ll wonder why you never did this earlier! DITCH THE COFFEE SHOP Transform a Corner of Your Home Into a Coffee Haven
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INGREDIENTS
Inspired by EatingWell.com
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1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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8 cups coarsely chopped romaine lettuce
2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp ground pepper
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1 lb grape tomatoes, halved
2 1/2 tsp honey
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1 (8-oz) container fresh small mozzarella cheese balls in water, drained 1 cup fresh basil leaves
3/4 tsp salt, divided
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp garlic powder 2 (8-oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
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DIRECTIONS
1. Whisk vinegar, olive oil, mustard, and pepper in a medium bowl. Transfer 6 tbsp of mixture to a smaller bowl and whisk in honey; set aside. 2. To mixture in the medium bowl, add 1/2 tsp salt, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Add chicken; toss to coat. Marinate for 30 minutes. 3. Coat a grill pan with oil. Over medium heat, add chicken and cook until grill marks appear on each side, about 5–7 minutes. Transfer to a plate; let stand for 5 minutes. 4. Arrange romaine, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil on a large platter; sprinkle with salt. Top with the sliced chicken and drizzle with the honey mixture.
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