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Coffee Drinks 101

I have to admit I’m a bit intimidated by all the coffee drink possibilities. While I pretty much tend to stick to what I know, I do like to learn about all the other options available.
Here’s my Coffee Drink cheat sheet:
Americano: A single shot of espresso with about 7 ounces of hot water added to the mix.
Black coffee: A [...]

Coffee Fun @ Crate & Barrel

I’ve always known that Crate & Barrel had great furniture and kitchen gadgets, so it only makes sense that they would also have some fun coffee gadgets and containers.

For instance, these Irish Coffee glasses for $2.95 each are sure to warm the spirits this season (the fact that they are also dishwasher and microwave safe [...]

Dark Chocolate+Espresso Beans=YUM

Those who know me know I spend a good amount of time at Trader Joe’s, where they have unique coffee and a chocolate selection that’s to die for.
It’s no surprise, then, that I have become addicted to Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans. The dark, smooth chocolate is the perfect balance to the slightly bitter espresso bean hidden [...]

Cooking With Coffee

While coffee might be best enjoyed by the cup, there’s another way to appreciate the bean it all its glory–by cooking with it.
And what better way to start than with the veritable coffee cooking bible, Sandra Gluck’s The Best of Coffee: A Cookbook, which features over 40 recipes such as Mud Pie, Mocha Brownies, and [...]