recipes
Coffee Bacon Sandwich
How about a yummy Coffee Bacon Sandwich for lunch? You’re either laughing or drooling right now, I bet. I admit I have never considered this combination until coming across the recipe linked to above. It’s basically a coffee and sugar based marinade for the bacon, which is later cooked crisp like normal, and, along with … Continue reading
Recipes – Guillermo
I found a cool recipe that you have to try! It’s simple, just pour a double shot of espresso over a couple thin lime slices, and enjoy! There are some other great (albeit unusual) recipes over at Food Republic.
Espresso Vodka
Well, here’s an interesting recipe for you vodka drinkers out there, courtesy of WikiHow. Espresso Vodka! Ingredients: 225ml, 8 fl oz freshly brewed espresso 450g, 1 lb sugar, caster or superfine is best 500ml, 18 fl oz vodka, quality brand 1 teaspoon vanilla essence/extract or vanilla vodka; or a whole vanilla pod Dissolve the sugar … Continue reading
Coffee cake
On a cold winter morning on a day off, there’s nothing better than drinking some freshly roasted coffee while enjoying homemade coffee cake. There’s a nice collection of five delicious-looking recipes over at this website. I haven’t had a chance to bake any yet, but look forward to trying them all.
Recipe: Purple Haze
By Matter of Taste co-owner Dawn Tran: 1/2 tsp dried lavender flowers 1/4 vanilla bean 3/4 cup 10 per cent cream 1-1/2 cups dark chocolate sauce Pinch each: salt, ground cinnamon 1 long strand lemon zest 3/4 cup 2 per cent milk 1 drop each: blue, red food colouring 1 shot hot brewed espresso In … Continue reading
Recipe: Northern Star
By Matter of Taste barista Kimberly Staveley: Matter of Taste barista Kimberly Staveley was inspired by anise-flavoured Sambuca for this espresso con panna (espresso with cream). She uses whole anise, cardamom and ginger from Spice of India (262 King St. E., Kitchener). You could substitute a pinch each of ground cardamom and ground ginger. 1 … Continue reading
