We are now a small family of two (2) my hubby and me. Not needing or wanting a large chocolate cake; this smaller cake was my adaptation/revision of mom’s WWII vintage recipe. A much larger recipe comes with an interesting World War II history. Prompted by the fact that there WAS rationing in the United […]
Recipes
Lola’s Iced Chocolate Espresso
So here I am, back again with another syrup recipe, I have conjured up over the summer months. My love for coffee syrups has grown and grown, and so has my bank of recipes. Here is one that I thought you might enjoy. This is a personal favorite for a mid-morning pick-me-up. My early mornings […]
The Coffee Martini (3 Recipes)
Martinis used to be a stiff drink. After all, it’s mostly hard liquor. Then James Bond came along and made the martini hip, and sometime in the ’80s or ’90s, they started adding “tini” to the end of everything, and the modern foo-foo martini was born. If done right, the “Coffeetini” or “Espresso Martini” can […]
Coffee Chili Recipe (Vegetarian)
Cincinnati, Ohio is a city proud of its chili heritage. As per the local tradition, Cincinnati chili is uniquely spiced with cinnamon and chocolate, served on pasta, and covered with pillowy cheddar cheese, onions, and beans. It is a favorite delicious indulgence for Cincinnatians. We created an improvement over the original by adding ground coffee. […]
Thai Won On – Thai Iced Coffee Recipe
The best way to approach the Thai Won On – Thai Iced Coffee recipe is to pull lots of espresso shots and then place them in the refrigerator to cool. If you do not have an espresso machine, you can brew double-strength coffee. Fill a glass 1/3 of the way with crushed ice. Fill a […]
Making German Ice Cream Coffee (Eiskaffee)
Eiskaffee is German for Ice Cream Coffee. It is darn simple to make, and really hard to screw up. It is great for hot weather, especially when you want coffee, but not hot coffee. It is somewhat reminiscent of a root beer float, with a little less sweetness and calories. Best of all, it takes […]