Tag: Coffee
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BRUSSELS WITH COFFEE BALSAMIC REDUCTION
If you’re looking for a hearty side dish, look no further. Baked brussels with coffee balsamic reduction. Need I say more? I’ve heard that some people don’t like brussel sprouts. If that’s true they obviously haven’t tried this recipe. I’d be willing to bet that this will turn non-lovers into lovers in no time! The…
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RED VELVET LATTE AT HOME
When you think of red velvet cake, what do you think of? I think of tea and cake time in a royal garden in 19th century England. Or maybe I’m thinking of Alice in Wonderland. So, I guess what I’m trying to say is that red velvet cake reminds me of Alice in Wonderland! Now…
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CHEESECAKE WITH COFFEE GANACHE
While we are at the cusp of preparation for the upcoming holidays, I’ve got an awesome recipe that would go perfectly with your celebrations this year. Cheesecake with coffee ganache! Actually, to be more specific it’s cheesecake with chocolate coffee ganache, and it’s so decadently delicious! This recipe makes a New York style cheesecake with…
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HOMEMADE COFFEE TRUFFLES
How do you feel about chocolate truffles? Or bonbons, if you will? Personally, I’m a huge fan of anything chocolate but this particular recipe makes me channel my inner Peggy Bundy (from the old show Married with Children, in case you forgot) and I’m all about it. Today I’m sharing my homemade coffee truffles recipe…
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OREO FRAPPUCCINO AT HOME
I’m a sucker for Oreo milkshakes. Oreo is, in fact, my favorite milkshake flavor and I don’t care how old I get, I think it always will be. With that said, sometimes I need to switch it up a little. All it takes is a little coffee. Because a little coffee can make a world…
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COFFEE ICE CUBES
Hi! Today I’m going to show you how to make coffee ice cubes. With them you can have quick iced coffee in the morning, make super awesome coffee cocktails and spruce up any of your iced drinks. It’s simple to make and nice to have in the freezer because you never know when you might…
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THAI ICED COFFEE
Have you ever had Thai iced coffee? Also called Oliang, which means black and iced, Thai iced coffee is a popular drink served in Thailand and China. It’s typically a strong and bold brew that is served unsweetened. Now you can find them served sweetened, and that is how I was originally introduced to this…
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NUTELLA LATTE AT HOME
For the serious latte lovers, I’ve got a recipe for you. Now I know the sound of making lattes at home seems like it would be super complicated and difficult. But it’s not! It’s a lot easier than you think. So, grab some Nutella, coffee and milk and I’ll show you how to make your…
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SUNDAY SIPPINGS: MOODUS MUD
If you travel about 40 miles west of our quaint little New England town, you’ll find East Haddam, Connecticut. Along the Connecticut River, south of the Long Island Sound is a little village in East Haddam called Moodus. Located inside this town is our coffee roaster, Moodus Mud. They are small batch roasters who pride…
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SUNDAY SIPPINGS: FOUNDER’S
Happy Sunday! The weather is definitely beginning to feel like summer. In my opinion, summer is bittersweet. While I’m not a huge fan of the humidity New England summers bring, there’s nothing better than the energy it seems to have. People seem to feel alive, and everyone wants to have fun, who can be mad…
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COLD BREW COFFEE COCKTAIL
It’s officially chilled drinks season! We are starting to get more iced coffee requests than hot coffee and that’s always a really exciting time for us. James recently wrote a post about how to make cold brew coffee at home, if you haven’t read it yet you can check it out here. Using his instructions,…
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BAKED PORTOBELLO WITH COFFEE GRAVY
Today I have a hearty recipe packed with protein and everyone’s favorite, coffee! Portobello mushrooms are rich in minerals and are a great protein source. I eat portobellos quite a bit and am obsessed with the wonder of the mushroom, so this is a recipe I’m really excited to share. Baked portobello with coffee gravy…
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COFFEE SODA
Ok, I know coffee soda sounds weird but trust me, it’s definitely a must try for anyone who likes coffee. Adding seltzer water is a great way to spice up iced coffee. The bubbles from the seltzer make the coffee feel like a treat, a summer bubbly version of everyone’s favorite daily drink. I’m going…
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SUNDAY SIPPINGS: BALANCE
Happy Sunday! May is almost over, that means this year is nearly half way over. Where in the world has the time gone? I remember adults used to always ask me this question when I was a kid, and I always thought time went too slow. Now that I’m an adult I totally understand now!…
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HORCHATA ICED COFFEE
Have you ever tried a horchata? For those of you who don’t know what that is, it’s a sweet and creamy rice-based Mexican drink served over ice. There are many variations of this drink and lots of ways to make it. Traditionally it consists of long-grain white rice, milk, sugar and spices. I would love…
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COFFEE PUDDING
What a week! Our coffee shop has been closed for over a week due an issue with a water main break. We were hoping to be open by now, but instead we’re being taught a stern lesson in patience. We’re hoping to be back open by the weekend. Fingers crossed! On a happier note, have…
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SUNDAY SIPPINGS: RASA DIRTY COFFEE
I’m always on the lookout for adaptogenic coffee. There’s nothing wrong with straight up coffee but I’m all about adding nutrients whenever I can squeeze them in. I’m also a mega mushroom fan, whether they’re medicinal or culinary, sign me up! Whose with me? If you share my mushroom affinity, Rasa Dirty Coffee is definitely…
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COFFEE FUDGE POPS
It’s humpday and we all need an extra dose of caffeine to get us through the rest of the week, right? It may not be summer yet but I’m ready for it! Eating these coffee fudge pops brought a little bit of that summertime feeling to my day. This recipe will share some of that…
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SUNDAY SIPPINGS: HAIR BENDER
Happy Mother’s Day to all you moms out there! Today I’m sipping coffee to each and everyone of you. Today’s choice is Hair Bender by Stumptown. Stumptown is definitely one of my go-to coffee companies. It was founded in 1999 in my hometown Portland, Oregon. It was a staple coffee shop for those of us…
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COFFEE INFUSED BUTTER RECIPE
Looking to incorporate more coffee flavors into your recipes? A couple months back I wrote a recipe for tea infused butter. The process is the exact same, except coffee is used instead of tea. It’s a simple process and it makes a world of difference in flavor. I like to use infused butter in my…