My friend Dominic DiGesualdo turned me on to Fireside Coffee. It’s great to bring along on camp outs or nice to have on hand when unexpected Christmas carolers show up. Divide the mix up in labeled mason jars, garnish with ribbons and give out as inexpensive Christmas gifts!For a more intense coffee flavor, add an extra cup of instant coffee to the mix or add a nipper of whiskey or Kahlúa extra warmth!

2 cups instant cocoa mix
2 cups coffee creamer
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup instant coffee (Folger’s Crystals for example, not International Coffee)
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container. Stir 1 or 2 spoonfuls of mix in a cup of hot water to achieve desired strength. Add marshmallows or cream for a richer milder flavor.