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Vicki...how sinfully delicious is this...fabulous combo of flavours!
Thanks for sharing,
Claudia
Coffee Granita with Bailey's Drizzled Whipped Cream
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12 de Agosto de 2010
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13 de Agosto de 2010If he likes coffee flavors I know he'll love it Pattie. It's so delicious! Enjoy!
13 de Agosto de 2010My brother and I were just recently reminiscing about the granitas we enjoyed as children in Italy. I will have to make him this grown-up version!
xoxo Pattie