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Gingerbread Latte

Ingredients 2 oz Espresso 2 tbs Gingerbread Syrup 1/2 Cup Milk, steamed 1/8 Cup Whipped Cream 1/2 tsp Vanilla Powder 1 pinch Ground Nutmeg 1 pinch Ground Cinnamon Directions 1. Brew espresso 2. Steam Milk 3. Combine espresso and flavored coffee in mug 4. Pour in … [Read More...] about Gingerbread Latte

Blackberry Summer Dream

1 package frozen blackberries (10 oz) 1/2 cup extra fine granulated sugar 1/2 cup Water (spring water is best) 9 cups cold coffee (darker roast brewed drip style) 1 pint Half-and-half 1 cup sweetened whipped cream (or CoolWhip) 9 whole blackberries Put frozen blackberries in a … [Read More...] about Blackberry Summer Dream

Orange Mocha Frappuccino

Ingredients: 3 oz espresso 1/4 cup sugar 2 and 1/2 cups milk 2 tbs. Pectin (found near jell-o at most supermarkets) 1 cup ice 1 tbs orange zest whipped cream Directions: 1. Brew espresso 2. Pour espresso into blender and add sugar. Blend until sugar dissolved and mixed … [Read More...] about Orange Mocha Frappuccino

Mocha (hot) 4 servings

2 cups coffee 1/3 cup cocoa 2 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup whipping cream dash cinnamon Mix cocoa, sugar, coffee and milk in a sauce pan Heat, over medium heat constantly stirring, until simmering Remove from heat and stir in vanilla Pour into cups, top … [Read More...] about Mocha (hot) 4 servings

Cold Coffee Beverages

We've compiled a list of cold coffee beverage recipes to help cool you down this summer. An Espresso-Based Frozen Drink Lura Lee has reverse-engineered that popular frozen coffee drink which we can't say by name lest we receive another cease-and-desist letter. Here is the recipe. Homebrewing: … [Read More...] about Cold Coffee Beverages

Creamy Iced Coffee

Servings: 4 Ingredients 4 cups fresh brewed coffee 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional) 1/4 cup white sugar 1/4 cup boiling water 3 cups crushed ice 1/2 cup cream Refrigerate coffee until cool, about 30 minutes. Chill four glasses, if desired. Stir vanilla extract and sugar in … [Read More...] about Creamy Iced Coffee

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Coffee Grounds in Your Garden

October 6, 2010 by admin

How to Use Coffee Grounds in Your Garden

  • Throw it in your compost: Coffee grounds are 1.45% nitrogen and contain calcium and magnesium to add some trace minerals you may not get from your other organic material.  Coffee grounds are a green material (I know coffee is brown, but same idea as grass clippings) so you should add with at least equal amounts of brown material (leaves) but if you are like me my browns are way to high already.
  • Add it directly to your garden: I have seen some arguments that coffee grounds are acidic, but others claim it loses most (or all) of its acidity during the brewing process.  Due to my natural curiosity I need to know the answer.  So the answer is, it has an average pH of 6.9 so for all intents and purposes, it is neutral. Though if you are really tired and forget to brew it, it will be somewhat acidic.
  • Fertilizer: Sometimes your plants need a little boost in the morning as well.  Simply add a couple cups of coffee grounds to a bucket of water and let it seep for 24 hours and apply to plant in the same way you would compost tea.  Using gardener terms I can’t think of any better name for this as “coffee tea”  If you are busy/lazy you also can use it as a side dressing on top of your soil and let the rain seep it for you.
  • Annoy your pests to stay out of your garden: It has been said that coffee grounds can deter cats from using your garden as their own personal commode.  There are also reports that it can deter slugs as well.  I am not sure if it is the abrasive soil effect on their sensitive underside or just the cruel reality that with their slow pace they can’t do anything with the caffeine rush they get.  Coffee grounds may annoy ants to convince them to move their home elsewhere.
  • Feed your worms: To worms this stuff is like ice cream, if you listen carefully you may hear them cheer your name when you add a handful to your worm bin when your greens from the kitchen may be a little lacking.

According to Starbucks brochure, you should use the coffee grounds within 3 weeks to get the most nutrient value, though if you are composting I am sure you can start out the process in the bag if you really want to.  Given that 16.34 billion pounds of coffee is produced each year there is plenty for you to save from ending up in a landfill.  This is a great way to help the environment while also adding value to your garden without affecting your pocketbook.

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Apple Strusel Coffee Cake

Streusel: • 1¼ cups light brown sugar, packed • ¾ cup all-purpose flour • ½ cup butter, cold, cut into small pieces • 2 teaspoons … [Read More...] about Apple Strusel Coffee Cake

Chocolate Covered Espresso Almond Biscotti

The ultimate accompaniment for espresso and cappuccino is biscotti. This dessert is surprisingly easy to make and it can make a wonderful impression … [Read More...] about Chocolate Covered Espresso Almond Biscotti

Cappuccino Muffins

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 2-1/2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp instant espresso coffee powder (or instant coffee) 1/2 … [Read More...] about Cappuccino Muffins

Espresso Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients: 2 shots of espresso A 29 oz. can of pumpkin puree 1¾ cups (22 oz.) of evaporated milk 4 large eggs 1½ cups of sugar 1½ teaspoons … [Read More...] about Espresso Pumpkin Pie

Great Infusions Barista CoffeeCup Cookie

These are adult cookies - not too sweet and with a mellow coffee flavor. The chocolate chip cookie forms a crispy cup for a moist coffee … [Read More...] about Great Infusions Barista CoffeeCup Cookie

Coffee Ice Cream

Ingredients 1/4 cup of Kona Coffee 1 cup of water 2 cups of half and half 6 oz of brown sugar 6 egg yolks Ice cream maker Instructions Brew … [Read More...] about Coffee Ice Cream

Molasses Coffee Marinated Pork Chops

1 cup cool strong coffee 3/4 cup dark molasses 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon … [Read More...] about Molasses Coffee Marinated Pork Chops

Cappuccino Muffins

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons instant espresso coffee powder (or instant … [Read More...] about Cappuccino Muffins

Café d’Epoca & its Profile Discovery tool

Café d'Epoca recently launched its website that revolves around personalization and coffee discovery.  You take a simple 6 question profile assessment quiz and it designates your flavor profile type.  It then recommends which Profile Coffee type you should drink and associated origin coffees that match your flavor type. It's fun, beautiful and interesting.  Take a look here, Cafedepoca.com … [Read More...] about Café d’Epoca & its Profile Discovery tool

Differences Between Coffee Roasts

For the most part there is a standard that is followed within the coffee industry when it comes to identifying different roast levels, but this is prone to vary within different regions, different countries, and even within different companies. It's important for coffee drinkers to understand the key differences between these roasts to help them better identify their ideal brew and purchase the … [Read More...] about Differences Between Coffee Roasts

Mocha Coffee Recipe

Ingredients 1 cup hot brewed coffee 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tablespoon white sugar 2 tablespoons milk Directions Pour hot coffee into a mug. Stir in cocoa, sugar and milk. … [Read More...] about Mocha Coffee Recipe

Coffee Grounds in Your Garden

How to Use Coffee Grounds in Your Garden Throw it in your compost: Coffee grounds are 1.45% nitrogen and contain calcium and magnesium to add some trace minerals you may not get from your other organic material.  Coffee grounds are a green material (I know coffee is brown, but same idea as grass clippings) so you should add with at least equal amounts of brown material (leaves) but if you are … [Read More...] about Coffee Grounds in Your Garden

The Coffee-Storage Conundrum: How to Keep Beans Fresh

Let's look at bags first. If your favorite coffee can be found in a supermarket or other kind of store, and isn't scooped as whole beans or ground fresh on-site, look for brands packed in bags with a one-way valve. They are common. You can spot the valve, which looks like a little round button, near the top of the bag. In addition to protecting contents from moisture and light, one-way-valve bags … [Read More...] about The Coffee-Storage Conundrum: How to Keep Beans Fresh

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