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I love the idea of crispy cookies on top of a steamy cup of apple cider. The steam will soften up the bottom of the cookie just enough to make it chewy, but the top will still be crispy. Mmmmmmm... hurry up, Autumn!

You're always hogging all the cups!

You relax mister, and thanks for peeing tea into my cup for me.

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Though I cannot in good conscience condone the drinking of straight ahead milk, I do love the sprinkle rim on this cup and miniature donut garnish. It's got a head start on dipping itself.

Because you can't start your day without #coffee.

A trillion years ago when I was a wee tot I had a mug with a little mouse in it who would pop his head out to say hello when I was about half done with my cocoa. I'm glad to see that there is a classy adult version now that I'm an ancient lady.

Sigh. I could look deep into this cupcake's sprinkles and whisper sweet nothings to its frosting for hours. Oh baby your pink swirls match your liner so good. You really got it going on.

Every snack should come with an encouraging (or discouraging) message. I trust what a cupcake has to say. The sweetness can really soften the blow of some bad news.

We all knew he had another, more useful purpose.

This picnic isn't even close to being ruined.

I love a good culinary "gotcha" every now and again. This one is especially well executed with the matching saucer and the doily and the little floating marshmallows. I know I'd be fooled and delighted!

Panda likes the salad on your plate okay but he much prefers the soup in the cup!

He's just popping up to say hello, no need to be alarmed.