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I remember, not that long ago, that coffee seemed to consist of two elements; you had your regular coffee and you had your spiced coffee. There were no other coffees in between and I had no idea that there was even a world of lattes, mocha lattes, cappuccinos and espressos.
Maybe my world was limited but once I stumbled across a quaint little coffee house, my world suddenly opened up. I was surprised at the number of ways that I could order my coffee and the huge selection of flavors that was presented to me. I was almost caught up in this confused world where I wondered if I should order the mocha iced cap or the double shot espresso.
Of course, I am no longer confused and I am able to calmly order my drink without worrying that maybe I am missing out on a treat further down the list. I also know that what I don’t order today, I can order tomorrow or, more importantly, I can make it at home.
This brings me great joy. I love to cook. I love to bake. I love trying new recipes for just about anything. If it has the word “recipe” attached to the title, then I am there, pulling out all the ingredients from my cupboards to make a delicious treat.
Coffee recipes are amazing. They are always fast, easy to make and everyone loves them. They wonder how you could make such a delightful drink with the tried and true ingredient of coffee. They praise and drink and suddenly your dining room is transformed into that quaint little coffee shop where you can talk about political undercurrents or play fun games together.
Okay, maybe the coffee recipes aren’t that amazing but all of the recipes that we offer here are pretty wonderful. They take the essence of coffee and transform it into something more. The recipes are easy to make and can be done quickly. You can make the recipe for your own enjoyment or create the recipe for a group of people.
Another thing that is true about all the recipes here is that they are all delicious. We don’t have recipes for spiked coffee but we have recipes for coffees that will be the hit of any party. We have recipes for all the coffee lovers out there and even some for people who don’t really like coffee.
You will find something you enjoy here so take a few moments and browse through our site. We are positive that you will find something you like.
Nov 07 2011
Today is the perfect Autumn day to me! Cold, gray and rainy. That may sound strange, as most people I encounter like warm, sunny days but I’m just the opposite. I could live in an eternal climate of cold and rainy and be happy as a little clam! Anyways, on rare days like these I [...]
Nov 03 2011
RECIPE COURTESY OF THEPIONEERWOMAN.COM Recently I perusing The Pioneer Woman’s site for inspiration recipes, as I often do, and came across her recipe titled “Perfect Iced Coffee”. I know winter is swiftly coming upon us, and this an iced coffee post, but I couldn’t help myself. It is that good and I still crave the [...]
Oct 31 2011
I’m a Starbucks junkie. I love it, crave it and need it on a daily basis. Okay, maybe not need it but I sure do want it. When I lived in Los Angeles I was a Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf junkie but sadly, there are not any of those in the midwest. Anyways, a [...]
Feb 14 2011
Just when the joys of the feast appear to be done, surprise your guests with just the right gourmet coffee from just the right place. Here are some eye-popping dessert drinks from Tchibo, the brand best known for its Arabica beans from South America: Valentine’s Cappuccino From the best plantations of the richest growing regions [...]
Dec 28 2010
By L.A.B. Restaurant, Toronto Braised Duck Legs: 4 duck legs, trimmed of excess fat 3 tablespoons canola oil 12 shallots, sliced 2 carrots, diced 2 bay leaves 1 bottle Coffee Porter 2 tsp Espresso beans 4 sprigs fresh thyme Coarse salt Cracked black pepper 2 cups brown chicken stock Directions: Season the duck pieces with [...]
Sep 03 2010
Here is a recipe for your Thanksgiving table from Club House, a brand name long associated with spicing things up. 3/4 cup (175 mL) ground dark roast coffee (regular or decaffeinated) or to taste 2 tsp (10 mL) Club House ground cinnamon 6 cups (1.5 L) water 1 cup (250 mL) milk 1/3 cup (75 [...]
Jul 14 2010
Simple, sophisticated snacks and drinks for summer (ARA) – Summer is the season for entertaining, but there isn’t any reason you have to slave away in a hot kitchen in order to throw a sophisticated summer party. Opt for simplicity, sophistication and seasonality, and it will be easy to host smashing summer soirees with less [...]
Apr 22 2010
This Mother’s Day, create a decadent dessert that Mom will love. This rich and creamy finale will add a special touch to a celebratory meal. 4 tsp (20 mL) instant espresso granules Pinch salt ¾ cup (175 mL) hot water 1 bottle (400 mL) Dairyland Toffee Caramel Creama 3 tbsp (45 mL) cornstarch 1 tbsp [...]
Apr 14 2010
Spring brings with it new reasons to celebrate. Warmer weather and longer days create the perfect atmosphere for a lively afternoon cocktail party or a weekend get-together with friends. Add fresh flavor to your spring menus by incorporating an unusual ingredient like coffee into your snacks and drinks. This added detail will make your party [...]
May 18 2009
(ARA) – As summer draws near and warm weather arrives, the summer entertaining season will be here before you know it. And now more than ever, people are looking for economical ways to entertain at home while maintaining their own signature style. Anthony Carroll, green coffee expert for Starbucks, suggests entertaining at home with coffee. [...]