Let’s step up our coffee game with some Toasted S’Mores Coconut Mocha. I know it’s a crazy mouthful to say—apparently, I’m determined to leave no calorie behind.
Of course you can keep this pared down and just go for a straight mocha or coffee, but whatever you do don’t forget Organic Valley’s French Vanilla Half and Half.
You know I’m going to tell you it’s awesome, or we wouldn’t be talking about it—so more importantly, can we talk about where the dairy comes from?
A few weeks ago, I went to the Burkholder Farm, a family that is part of the Organic Valley Coop in Pennsylvania. It was nothing I expected. First off, the farms here in California are mostly yellow and brown, not green and luscious like you see above.
Once the paddy wagon dropped me and few others off at the farm. I was instantly charmed by The Burkholder family. They live a traditional Mennonite life—beautifully and quietly. Their farm is almost how I imagine the one I want—filled with a few pigs, chickens, and cows. Not too much, but just enough to support and sustain a life.
The only problem is those cute little piglets, the chicken coop and the cows wouldn’t be so peaceful on my wishful farm. I’m basing this on the fact that I can hardly keep a plant longer than a few weeks before it gives up on me.
But like all Organic Valley cows, their caretakers believe, like humans, cows that eat well and experience less stress live longer and healthier, so they are raised as such. Along with that, Organic Valley farmers practice holistic, preventative healthcare that sometimes include aloe, herbs and acupuncture. Their cows are taken care of as part of the family and not just a part of their livelihood. Pssst . . . no machines to feed their baby cow. They hand feed them with that huge bottle in Ida Burkeholder’s hand.
All that green pasture that I so love and crave against my concrete patio, is not just for looks. It’s the cornerstone of organic dairy. Pasture plants are the best food for cows, and the best organic milk begins in the pastures the cows graze—healthy plants grown in healthy soil.
Beyond the farming you can see the family also sells pieces of their traditional life that they hand craft alongside their home grown organic fruit. Like so many of you, I love a good story. The Burkeholder family is one of those stories – everything they do seems to lead back to one thing – their family. 
The pics are few a more pics of the family and their farm that captured—nothing posed—just quiet beauty every where I turned.
I was so deeply thankful to be able to visit and photograph all the things about this family and their way life that resonated with me. Often times I’m drawn to a product for its quality, standards and flavor. Not so often are those qualities in tandem with a great story of people who love what they do and what they do is the soul of why they do it. Organic Valley is an exception.
**This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Organic Valley.
S'mores Coconut Mocha
Ingredients
- Coffee
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate syrup
- 1 cups hot coffee
- 2 tablespoons Organic Valley Half and Half
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- handful toasted coconut
- handful mini marshmallows
- crushed graham crackers
- Whipped Cream
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Preparation: Dip coffee cup into chocolate sauce. Dip into graham cracker crumbs and toasted coconut. Turn glass right side up and drizzle chocolate onto bottom of glass.
To make coffee: Pour hot brewed coffee into glass, half and half and vanilla extract. Stir to combine. Add in ice.
To make whipped cream: In a large bowl, combine heavy cream and sugar, beat until soft peaks form.
Top with whipped cream, chocolate syrup drizzle, graham crackers and mini marshmallows. Optional top with s'mores sandwich.
This is insane and I love it! Best coffee I have seen. Ever. Also, I love these photos from your trip, it looks like a great trip! Plus, who could not love Organic Valley? So good! 🙂
I love the mocha, it looks so fantastically great!
I’m glad that you were able to take your trip and live a life through someone else’s eyes. Not many people can say that have done or would do that at all.
I hope you have a great week! 😀
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What an unforgettable experience — thanks for sharing with us! I love Organic Valley and this mocha….wow!!!
This looks so incredibly divine that I can hardly handle it!!!! Omg,Naomi you’re a goddess for sharing this gorgeous yumminess!!!!!
Insanely delicious Naomi!! I’m drooling!
Okay, this is exactly what my Monday needed. For real, this is absolutely insanely awesome. I can’t wait to dig in!!
Oh my, that looks over the top amazing! And what a lovely farm you go to tour.
Yes Please!!! SO YUMMY!
This looks amazing, Naomi!
This recipe looks sinful!
Wow… That is my kind of coffee! Of course, I think my kiddo would be swiping the s’mores right off of the top before I even had a chance to have a sip. Loved seeing your photos of the farm… So beautiful!
Just amazing !
Sounds like you had a wonderful trip Naomi! And these mochas sound to die for! I’m drooling already. I’ll take two!
OMG. this is epic!!
Oh my gosh Naomi, this is truly stunning and perfect. I love the way your mind works.
Love the photos. I felt like I was right there. Myself and my daughter go to an Amish community every year for a girls trip and we always come away happy and well fed. Sometimes slowing down and spending time in the country is just what the doctor ordered.
That sounds like such an incredible experience! I am so glad to hear how well they treat the animals. This mocha looks incredible! Definitely considering having this tonight!
Now this is the day to do a mocha – love!!
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