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Creole Coffee

Ingredients 1 cup brewed coffee with chicory added 1 tbs. molasses 1 tbs half and half Directions 1. Brew fresh chicory flavored coffee. You can often find coffee infused already with the chicory flavor in store. If not, simply grind up some chicory in with your coffee. 2. Pour … [Read More...] about Creole Coffee

Hungarian Coffee

Since the 1500's, coffee drinking in Hungary was a community event. A large number of people could enjoy cups of coffee brewed over an open fire in a large kettle of boiling water. Coffee beans were freshly roasted, ground and mixed with salt and a whole raw egg, including the shell. This mixture … [Read More...] about Hungarian Coffee

Coffee Milkshake, Coffee Malt

A few weekends ago I was in Los Angeles at Jerry's Famous Deli having a malt. It was very good, but I got to thinking it would be even better if it were made with coffee ice cream. A while back, Rick Bartosh showed INeedCoffee readers how to make coffee ice cream. Using that as a start, I set out to … [Read More...] about Coffee Milkshake, Coffee Malt

European (hot) 2 servings

1 cup strong coffee 1 egg white 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons half and half Beat egg white until forms soft peaks Gently add vanilla, and continue to beat to stiff peaks are formed Place into 2 coffee mugs Pour coffee over egg white top with half and half … [Read More...] about European (hot) 2 servings

Eggnog Coffee Punch

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups coffee ice cream 1 1/2 cups eggnog 1 cup hot strongly brewed coffee 4 tablespoons frozen whipped topping, thawed 4 pinches ground nutmeg Directions Scoop the ice cream into a pan over low heat. Stir in the eggnog and coffee; and heat until warm, about 3 minutes. … [Read More...] about Eggnog Coffee Punch

Virginia Vapor

Ingredients 1 egg white 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 c heavy cream 4 c strongly brewed Columbian coffee Directions Mix the vanilla extract and cream; then whip. Beat the egg white until it becomes firm. Thoroughly blend the vanilla and cream mix with the egg white. Fill each … [Read More...] about Virginia Vapor

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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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Coffee and cream Brownies

  Ingredients 1 3 oz pack cream cheese, softened 2 tbs butter 1/4 cup sugar 4 eggs divided 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 tbs … [Read More...] about Coffee and cream Brownies

“REAL” Coffee Cake

"Real" Coffee Cake Ingredients: Cake 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup instant coffee granules 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking … [Read More...] about “REAL” Coffee Cake

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

Coffee Flavored Fruit Dip

Ingredients: 8 oz package of cream cheese, softened 8 oz container of sour cream 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup coffee liquor 8 oz frozen … [Read More...] about Coffee Flavored Fruit Dip

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

Espresso Brownies

Ingredients 1/4 semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 eggs 2 tbs of cold espresso 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup softened butter 1 tsp vanilla 2/3 … [Read More...] about Espresso Brownies

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

Blueberry and Lemon Coffee Cake

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter (soft) 2/3 cups sugar 2 eggs 2 cup flour 2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2/3 cups milk 1 cup wild … [Read More...] about Blueberry and Lemon Coffee Cake

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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