Specialty Coffees

In the 1930s, physicists started discovering a whole zoo full of exotic atomic particles. There were muons and kaons and who-knows-what else-ons. When told of these, the famous physicist Enrico Fermi said: ‘If I wanted to remember all that I would have become a botanist.’ Ironically, later he invented the process used in atomic bombs.
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3 Tips to Getting the Best Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans

People who discovered chocolate covered coffee beans would positively swear that there was nothing more sinfully tasty that this combination. The number of fans for this type of coffee is growing fast and its popularity is a great indicator to its amazing taste and flavor.
Do you plan to buy or make chocolate covered coffee beans? [...]

Yum -Coffee In Food

What can be better than coffee with your food? Why having coffee IN your food.  Lovers of java know first hand just how wonderfully delicious this elixir dream can be. But delights abound when you take the plunge to using coffee as an ingredient in food preparation too.
Often used in desserts - and we’ll look [...]

Black Forest Coffee

One of My Favorites…is Black Forest Coffee with a big slice of Black Forest Cake…Yumm

6 ounces fresh brewed coffee
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice
Whipped cream
Shaved chocolate (optional)
Maraschino cherry

Combine coffee, chocolate syrup, and cherry juice in a large mug; mix well.
Top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings [...]

Coffee w/ Amaretto

Ingredients:
1 ½ c Warm Water
1/3 c Amaretto
1 tb Instant Coffee Crystals
Dessert Topping from a pressurized can
How To:
In a 2-cup measure stir together water and instant coffee crystals. Micro-cook uncovered, on 100% power for about 4 minutes or just till steaming hot. Stir in Amaretto. Serve in mugs. Top each mug [...]

Javica’s Espresso

Here is a yummy espresso recipe my friend made for me.  I LOVE it.

Ingredients:
• 1 cup Cold water
• 2 tb Ground espresso coffee
• ½ Cinnamon stick (3″ long)
• 4 ts Crème de Cacao
• 2 ts Brandy
• 2 tb Whipping cream, chilled
• Grated semisweet chocolate to garnish
How To:
You will need your espresso [...]

Mocha Shortbread Wedges

By The Associated Press
This easy, espresso-spiked shortbread comes together quickly and goes well with coffee. Be sure to cut the shortbread while still warm, and be careful not to overbake.

MOCHA SHORTBREAD WEDGES
Start to finish: 35 minutes
Makes 8 wedges
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons allpurpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
Pinch of salt
2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
1/2 [...]

Coffee Marinated Sirloin

By J.M. HIRSCH
AP Food Editor
Though it calls for potent ingredients, this marinade imparts subtle savory, almost creamy notes to the steak. If you want more heat, increase the pepper flakes. The acid in the coffee also helps tenderize the meat.

COFFEE MARINATED SIRLOIN
Start to finish: 1 1/2 hours (20 minutes active)
Servings: 4
1 1/2 cups cold coffee
1/4 [...]

Mexican Coffee Ice Cream

Created by Rori Trovato
From Great Food in the April 2008 issue of
O, The Oprah Magazine
Makes 1 quart
Sweet and creamy, with a hint of spice, this frozen treat has a south-of-the-border flair.
INGREDIENTS
* 1 cup milk
* 1/2 cup ground coffee
* 1 tsp. cinnamon
* Zest of 2 oranges (about 2 Tbsp.)
* 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
* 2 large [...]

Dirty Rice made w/ coffee

Created by Rori Trovato
From Great Food in the April 2008 issue of
O, The Oprah Magazine
Makes 4 servings
INGREDIENTS* 1 cup chicken broth
* 3/4 cup brewed coffee
* 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
* 1 tsp. dried oregano
* 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
* 1 cup long-grain rice
In a medium pot, combine chicken broth, coffee, butter, oregano, and salt. Bring mixture to [...]