Posts Tagged ‘espresso’Crew Review: Handpresso Wild Hybrid
March 9th, 2012
If you can’t live without the hope of espresso resting squarely in your back pocket, Handpresso‘s series of portable espresso makers were developed specifically with you in mind. Formerly, they offered the Wild version for use with ESE pods and the Domepod version for use with ground coffee. Now they’ve combined both functions in one [...]  Brewin’ with Brandi: Fresh Faced Filly
March 8th, 2012
When Brandi selected this rather innocuous (and very delicious!) drink from Monin’s website, she had no idea that we had posted this several months back and dubbed it with such a humorous, and completely unrelated, moniker. But she’s nothing if not a good sport! So she whipped up a Fresh Faced Filly and enjoyed it [...] Coffee: A College Student’s Life Line
March 6th, 2012
Before the days — or should I say the long nights — of cramming for tests, writing papers and preparing presentations, I’d never even thought of caffeine as an essential element of balancing my life. But in my first years of college, I wanted to have fun! And a daily dose of coffee helped me [...] Espresso vs. Coffee Beans: Is There a Difference?
February 29th, 2012
When it comes to coffee, many may wonder, ‘What’s the difference between coffee and espresso beans?’ Some people think they are a specific strain of bean, while others think that it’s a particular roast. Ultimately, it’s a blend (or a single origin bean) that stands up well under the high pressure preparation that is the [...] Cooking with Kaylie: Chocolate Espresso Cupcakes
February 28th, 2012
It’s week two in my quest to incorporate coffee into as many foods as possible! After last week’s recipe, where I semi-deliberately didn’t follow instructions and ended up with slightly less than perfect Espresso Meringues, I decided that I needed to take a step back and make something super easy. The result? Chocolate Espresso Cupcakes, [...] Brewin’ with Brandi: Iced Latte a la Nespresso
February 23rd, 2012
We kept her on pins and needles long enough, so when we had the opportunity to pair up a non-sweetened coffee drink with a batch of Kaylie’s Espresso Meringue cookies, we let Brandi break out the Nespresso! She chose to produce an iced latte, featuring the Aeroccino‘s cold frothing functionality. While the recipe isn’t rocket [...] Three Cups a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
February 15th, 2012
Who would’ve thought that the fountain of youth could be found right in your very own kitchen — and right under your nose? Your morning cup of coffee provides more than just a kick in the pants to get going in the morning, it also has positive affects on your noodle! Studies have shown that [...] Brewin’ with Brandi: My Sinful Valentine
February 9th, 2012
Everyone has a different definition of sin — that’s what gives the world all its lovely shades of gray, right? Right. Up in these parts, we asked Brandi to revive our Valentine’s Day 2011 recipe to showcase one of our definitions of sin: Lots and lots of chocolate. This mocha incorporates a touch of strawberry [...] Brewin’ with Brandi: White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Mocha
January 26th, 2012
Smooth, silky white chocolate is set off by the delicious, roasted (and salted!) flavors of Monin’s Macadamia Nut syrup in Brandi’s newest concoction. Watch as she prepares this scrumptious treat! Ingredients 1/2 oz Monin White Chocolate sauce 1/2 oz Monin Macadamia Nut syrup 2 shots of espresso 7 oz steamed milk Directions Combine [...] 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, [...] |
