A Coffeehouse Recreation

Ever have a fervent deep hankering need for a white chocolate mocha latte and just can’t bring yourself to your feet for a Starbucks trip? Then I have the perfect solution for you. Cleo Coyle’s White Chocolate “Snowflake” Latte. And no espresso machine is required.

This recipe came from the back of Holiday Grind by Cleo Coyle (also you may find the recipe here), the latest addition to her Coffee House Mystery series. Not only do I highly recommend you whipping up this recipe in your kitchen, I recommend you read this series. It’s highly addictive while each book is filled with wit, humor, and coffee related knowledge.

An incredible latte recipe this is. Chocolaty, rich, smooth, pure indulgence (I’d say the same in regards to the book too). I would have snapped a photo for you guys and gals but I failed to use an electric hand mixer and used a whisk instead. Not the most ascetically pleasing result. My future tip; use the electric hand mixer. The recipe may suggest the use of either or, but electric is the way to go. Aside from my fail attempt at seductive foam, I had a scrumptious latte.

Soon I’ll be in needs of a bag of brew for my french press. So I am asking you readers for your suggestions on which bold roast from Starbucks I should purchase. I’ve gotten several recommendations for the (STARBUCKS) RED roast on Twitter but I’d love to hear some more input.

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Twice Baked Lovely

This morning I made some tasty little biscottis from Cleo Coyle’s Latte Trouble. These twice baked cookies pair well with so many different coffees due to their sweet vanilla like flavor. Not to mention the sweet aroma they release while baking is a reason alone to try them.

I had the recipe listed on this post earlier in the year and had just now realized that I was violating copy right laws (oops) and had removed it. If you’d like to make these biscottis (which I highly recommend) I sugest purchasing the book. Its a real fantastic read too.

This morning I found myself wanting something to dip my beloved biscottis in but I had to say no to the coffee. I’m almost out of my Sumatra and I need to learn to limit myself. I know, shocking. So I came up with this caffeine free treat and found it to be delightful.

Chocolate Caramel Crème:

• 1 cup milk (I used 1% but you may use whatever you please)

• ½ tbsp. Caramel syrup

• ½ tbsp. Chocolate syrup

• 5-6 ice cubes

Pour the syrups into a tall, clear glass (I prefer the clear glass because it just looks pretty :]). Next pour in your milk. Stir to combine the liquids. Now add your ice cubes and drink away. This non coffee drink tastes wonderful with my above posted biscotti recipe.

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