Archive for the ‘Recipes’ CategoryBrewin’ with Brandi: Smashing Sunset
May 17th, 2012
If we leave Brandi to her own devices, she just causes trouble for everyone. And, in this case, that trouble is in the format of a ridiculously delicious vodka cocktail that is perfectly refreshing and the best choice for your breakfast, lunch or dinner beverage all summer long. While she used Monin’s Blackberry syrup, we’re [...]  Brewin’ with Brandi: Mocha Smoothie
May 10th, 2012
If you take dark chocolate, coffee ice cubes and milk, throw it into a Vita-Mix and hit ‘high,’ is there any possible way that you can go wrong? If so, we don’t want to know. Watch Brandi combine all this rightness into a delicious smoothie and then treat herself to a smoothie + Espresso Chocolate [...] Cooking with Kaylie: Espresso Chocolate Cake Truffles
May 9th, 2012
Last week, I made an insanely decadent dessert to help celebrate a birthday. I mean, how could you go wrong with espresso chocolate cake mixed with espresso chocolate frosting and dipped in chocolate? Ingredients Espresso chocolate cake Chocolate frosting 1 tablespoon finely ground espresso (I used Caffe Umbria’s Terra Sana Blend) Coating chocolate Directions Bake [...] Brewin’ with Brandi: Toasted Marshmallow Latte
May 3rd, 2012
We are hearty here in the Pacific Northwest, and if you’re not okay with camping in damp environs, then you’d never get to camp! But we understand that there are some among us who don’t have the same level of fortitude, and soggy days are not camp-friendly. For you we have created this lovely drink [...] Cooking with Kaylie: Espresso Graham Cracker Cookies
May 1st, 2012
As summer inches closer, so do the cravings for the most delicious of summertime foods: S’mores. So, what’s a girl to do when it isn’t quite campfire weather? Make Espresso Graham Cracker Cookies, of course! Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 [...] Recipe: Cocoa Blanca
April 26th, 2012
Last weekend, we had wonderfully unseasonable warm and sunny weather which almost made us think summer was quick upon us! And then April returned in all her damp glory. So even though the days are getting longer in the Pacific Northwest, we’re still looking for something cozy to warm us up a bit. This yummy [...] Cooking with Kaylie: Chocolate Pasta with Espresso Chocolate Sauce
April 24th, 2012
By now, you probably know that I like the flavor combination of chocolate and espresso. I’ve done everything from chocolate espresso cookies to chocolate covered espresso beans. So, what could I do that is completely adventurous and incorporates these flavors? Chocolate Pasta with Espresso Chocolate Sauce, of course! Ingredients 1/4 cup espresso (I used Velton’s [...] Recipe: Nick’s Delight
April 19th, 2012
No matter how much we try to coerce him, our trusty purchasing manager, Nick, will not perform Rapper’s Delight for us while drinking this ridiculously awesome drink. We never get to do what we want to do! What makes this drink nearly obscene is that it’s a breve, so when you’re steaming up six ounces [...] Cooking with Kaylie: Spiced Espresso Popsicles
April 17th, 2012
It may still be raining in Seattle, but I know that somewhere else in the world it’s sunny and warm. Plus, who says one can’t enjoy a popsicle from under an umbrella? Ingredients 1/2 cup espresso (I used Caffe Umbria’s Terra Sana Blend) 1/2 cup milk 3 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 [...] Brewin’ with Brandi: Cadbury Creme Egg Latte
April 12th, 2012
Little Brandi Foo Foo hoppin’ through the forest, picking up the field mice and boppin’ ‘em on the head! It’s spring time, friends, and that means bunnies around the world are hard at work producing delicious chocolate candy eggs for your enjoyment. Brandi tried her hand at recreating the delicious flavor of these treats in [...] |
