Dec
21
2008
If you’re tired of the same old desserts for the holidays, why not make a milk shake instead. This coffee milk shake is as yummy as it is fun to make and drink. It’s also a great way to use up leftover coffee from that morning.
For some extra holiday flair, add a splash of peppermint [...]
Dec
19
2008
I don’t remember exactly when this started (probably sometime way back in the 60s), but for as long as I can remember, the adult members of my family have been indulging in a cup of Irish coffee after Christmas Mass on Christmas Eve. It’s a great way to warm up after being out in the [...]
Dec
17
2008
Today I have another great specialty coffee recipe for you. This one is for a danish coffee. It combines dark rum, cinnamon and cloves for a hardy cup of Joe that will warm up chilled bones on a cold night. Here’s the recipe.
Danish Coffee
8 c Hot coffee
1 c Dark rum
3/4 c Sugar
2 Cinnamon sticks
12 Cloves [...]
Dec
17
2008
I love experimenting with different flavors of coffee this time of the year. Yesterday I made some coconut coffee as an afternoon treat after an exhausting Christmas shopping trip. (At least I’m all done now).
It turned out great and reminded me of those delicious coconut macaroons my grandma used to make. Here’s the recipe for [...]
Nov
23
2008
A few days ago I shared my recipe for alexander espresso with you. Today I’d like to introduce you to another favorite caffeinated after dinner drink of mine. This one is called Canadian Coffee. Here’s how you make it.
Canadian Coffee
1/4 c Maple syrup; pure
1/2 c Rye whiskey
3 c Coffee; hot, black, double strength
Topping:
3/4 c [...]
Nov
19
2008
If you really want to impress your dinner guests after a great meal, try serving them this Alexander espresso drink. Since it’s an espresso, it’s a fairly small drink, but the cinnamon and of course the brandy make it “fancy”. The drink is so yummy it can take the place of dessert, or you could [...]
Oct
24
2008
My husband is from the south and love a good sausage gravy. It took me years to perfect making this southern specialty and I never could get the color and flavor just right. That is until one of hubby’s aunts shared her secret with me. The secret ingredient to good southern gravy is coffee… who [...]
Oct
15
2008
I thought I’d share another great coffee recipe with you today. If you drink as much coffee as I do, you need a little variety in there every once in a while. Here’s one that gives you a bit of an exotic flair. It’s a strong, yet sweet coffee that will really wake you up. [...]
Oct
09
2008
Here’s another great specialty coffee recipe I like. It’s got a nice little kick to it and is really very simple to prepare. I love this one in the afternoon or at night. If you’re worried about not being able to sleep at night because of drinking coffee late, you can easily prepare this with [...]
Oct
04
2008
Coffee on it’s own is great, but every once in a while I’m in the mood for a specialty coffee drink. One of my favorites is a Viennese Coffee, also known as Cafe Vienna. It’s really easy to make a mix for this yourself. I keep a tub of this stuff in sitting in my [...]