Image source Many coffee shops offer whole cow’s milk as the default for espresso-based beverages, as this is the milk traditionally used for lattes, cappuccinos, and other coffee shop classics. But for vegans, the lactose intolerant, those who are generally health … [Read more...]
The Science of Coffee
Many of us love to drink coffee. For some, it's a prerequisite to a wonderful and productive day. With the rise of commercial breweries and coffee shops, the caffeine-powered drink is more popular than ever. Teens as young as 14 indulge in the sugary variations while the more … [Read more...]
Best Brain Boosting Foods
We all know food nourishes the body, but there are also some foods that nourish the mind. Everyday, your brain requires up to 20% of the energy supplied by food. That means, the more you eat the more your brain can function. But , of course, there are certain types of food that … [Read more...]
Frozen Mocha Mud Pie
Frozen mocha mud pie is a yummy dessert that is for all ages. Prepare mini pies for parties or for a classier presentation. You can also make these ahead of time and keep them for those days when you are craving for something sweet. Serves 8 Ingredients: For … [Read more...]
Hazelnut Coffee Jelly
This recipe was inspired by the traditional Japanese summer treat. Since I love flavored coffee, I decided to use hazelnut flavoring to make this dessert tastier. You can use any coffee flavor you like. I think Irish cream, Amaretto and French Vanilla will taste wonderful too. If … [Read more...]
Rainy Day Crepes
All this rain can be such a damper sometimes on a weekend when you’ve just set your mind on doing something productive. True enough I am happy with the fact that I get a nice break from this endless hot muggy tropical weather, but 3 days straight of just rain... rain... and … [Read more...]
Coffee Banana Shake
I recently discovered that having fresh fruits for breakfast on an empty stomach reduced my cravings during the day. Since then, I usually have fruit shakes or eat fresh fruit in the morning and then I would eat delicious breakfast meals for brunch. Here's a healthy and … [Read more...]
Almond Biscotti
A classic treat to have with your Coffee – these biscuits are a little taste of Italy! Try to keep them quite firm and light, and make sure that they’re quite thin –about a two or three centimetres in height to make sure that they cook evenly throughout. To Make … [Read more...]
Coffee Pork Chops with Bourbon Cream Sauce
This dish has a wonderful aroma. It’s like brewing coffee in the kitchen, only that you are outdoors. The coffee compliments the pork, which makes it tastier and the sauce takes the taste and texture of the meal to the next level. Here’s a recipe for coffee lovers out … [Read more...]
Strong, Smooth Espresso at Home
The phrase Christmas Rush is an understatement: it's the 23rd, and I still have a pile of unwrapped presents on the table next to me as I type this, plus two cakes cooling in the kitchen, and a whole lot of frosting to make! Can you imagine what it is I need most right … [Read more...]
Why your coffee sucks
Sad but true: most of the coffee I've been served at friends' homes have been bad. By that I don't mean awful and completely undrinkable- just mostly mediocre. The thing is, for me, there's nothing worse than a mediocre cup of coffee. Now chances are, if you're using those … [Read more...]