A zesty coffee recipe brings joy to special mom Vicki Reece
She’s tiny, almost slight. But when she opens her mouth to speak, she’s a powerhouse. Vicki Reece is followed on Facebook and other social media by 2 million people: moms, dads, uncles, aunts, grandparents, children. She gets a mere billion visits a year from these dedicated followers.
She calls them “her community” because they all share one thing: love. That may sound saccharine to some people, but to Joy of Mom fans, it’s the truth.
Reece started Joy of Mom many years ago, after her own first miscarriage. She had worked in media companies, but switched to creating non- violent toys and books for children. That miscarriage, and a subsequent one, made her realize there were other potential moms who might need to feel someone was listening, someone was there to commiserate, and ultimately there was someone to laugh with, celebrate with. Joy of Mom began to grow. Reece does not aim to teach people how to be parents, though she surely could dispense advice after successfully raising three children. Joy of Mom is meant to celebrate the person who wants to express themselves — whether it’s a happy bit of advice about teething, a need for shoulders to cry on because of a miscarriage, a way to share a touching video, or just to share a cup of coffee.
In fact, that’s what Vicki Reece is sharing with “Food With Love” at the Chicago Sun Times. She makes a cup of coffee like you’ve never tasted. It’s her literal and spiritual way of hugging every single friend in her multi- million member community. I’ve never heard of maca, much less thought to put it into coffee! Also — I’m a tea drinker; never touch coffee. Watch the video and find out if Reece has converted me with her coffee!