Posts Tagged ‘Caffeine’SCG’s Most Popular Coffee Gear – 2011
January 24th, 2012
Not that we’re encouraging you to keep up with the Joneses, but if you’re in the market for a new espresso machine, we thought it might be helpful to share which models sold the best over the last year. Broken down by budget, here is what other folks have chosen for their home espresso setup, [...]  Recipe: Double Chocolate Coffee Toffee Cookies
May 26th, 2011
Does a brownie that is as chewy and light as a cookie, yet encompasses that deep chocolatey flavor of the richest brownie really exist?! Believe it baby, its just that and a bag of chips — toffee chips that is. Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp baking [...] Recipe: Chocolate Hazelnut Espresso Shortbread
April 28th, 2011
Get a double whammy of java when you pair this decadent Chocolate Hazelnut Espresso Shortbread with your favorite caffeinated drink. Great for breakfast, an afternoon snack or an after dinner treat, indulge yourself in it’s buttery goodness. Chocolate Hazelnut Espresso Shortbread Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup [...] Recipe: Espresso Chocolate Bark
March 10th, 2011
A new spin on an old sugary stand-by, Espresso Chocolate Bark takes your grandma’s signature Peppermint Bark recipe and gives its a caffeinated kick. All you’ll need is three simple ingredients to create this buzzworthy treat. Ingredients: 1 bag (12 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup whole coffee beans 2 tablespoons coarse cane sugar Directions: [...] Health Watch: Say ‘Hello’ to Coffee and ‘Goodbye’ to Diabetes
February 15th, 2011
For those of you who’ve been trying to find a legitimate excuse to cut down on your coffee intake for health reasons, hold that thought for a second and thank UCLA researchers who’ve given all of us another reason why we shouldn’t kick that caffeine habit quite yet. For quite some time now, researchers have [...] New! Everything but Espresso – Scott Rao
May 19th, 2010
In follow-up to his seminal work on professional espresso preparation, The Professional Barista’s Handbook, Scott Rao takes on all the other forms of coffee brewing and gives them their day in the sun. Better Living Through Chemistry: Caffeine
May 18th, 2010
We get so wrapped up in the cornucopia of flavors it offers that we sometimes forget that coffee is also a drug delivery device. Caffeine is widely consumed around the world and is the stimulant of choice for many folks in the morning to get their day going or for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Health Watch: Caffeine & Cataracts
May 10th, 2010
The caffeine contained in your daily dose of java may play a part in keeping your eyes in check. A recent study at the University of Maryland School of Medicine found that caffeine might provide protection against the lens damage that can lead to the formation of cataracts. A Different Kind of Buzz
March 6th, 2010
Addiction can be a lonely place. Whether we hide our vices or not — stealing a secret cigarette while the wife isn’t looking, sipping a sly cocktail at the end of the bar by ourselves or knocking back a few shots of espresso despite our doctor’s orders — it can sometimes feel isolating. But we [...] Newswatch: Caffeine & Alcohol
February 22nd, 2010
Let’s face it: Life can be a little rough around the edges sometimes — and we’re not afraid to smooth out said edges by administering a well-crafted cocktail. We’ve written in the past about a delicious stout that incorporates espresso and about one of our favorite espresso and hazelnut-infused vodkas on the market, so you [...] |
