Mugs, Cups, and Martini Glasses... OH MY!!

From tall to small, and lemonade to hot coffee, the assortment at The Cottage Thrift Shop is anything but ordinary.

I really enjoy the variety of sizes and shapes that can be found on the shelf because this allows a customer to find just what they want. Plus the different style glasses could work for a cocktail party at your house or even ice cream sundaes on a hot afternoon. However you choose to use them, they will be sure to make a great addition to your glassware collection.

Besides their stylish and versatile charm, the assortment is reasonably priced too. So stop by and take a look at our colorful glass selection and other great buys.

Give these great sips a try, you might find something you love...

* Granola, Yogurt, Berry Parfait (from thefoodnetwork.com)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups plain yogurt
• 2 cups your favorite granola
• 2 cups fresh berries (raspberries, blueberries, strawberries (hulled and sliced), and/or
• other fruit such as bananas, peaches or mangos, peeled and sliced)
• 4 tablespoons honey

Directions:

1. Line up 4 parfait, white wine, or other tall glasses
2. Spoon 2 tablespoons of yogurt into each glass and smooth surface
3. Spoon 2 tablespoons of granola overtop and smooth surface
4. Spoon 2 tablespoons of fruit overtop and smooth surface
5. Repeat the process, adding a bit of honey here and there, to taste

* Strawberry Mango Smoothie (from cdkitchen.com)

Ingredients:

• 4 strawberries - stemmed
• 1/2 mango - peeled
• 1/4 plain or vanilla yogurt
• 3 tablespoons of milk - or water
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• ice cubes

Directions:

1. Place strawberries, mango, yogurt, milk and sugar in a blender.
2. Puree until smooth.
3. Add several cubes of ice and blend until smooth.
4. Continue adding ice until desired consistancy is reached.
5. Pour into glasses and garnish with additional strawberries if desired