Monday, November 16th, 2009 at
10:30 pm
Next up for Book of The Month is Espresso: Ultimate Coffee.

Review of Espresso: Ultimate Coffee
“Kenneth Davids writes with authority and panache. There’s no one I’d rather read and learn from. He’ll turn your kitchen into the espresso bar of your dreams-and the more aspiring baristas who read this book, the safer the country will be for the new world of lattes sweeping the nation.” –Corby Kummer, The Atlantic Monthly
“Kenneth Davids’s new book blends the myths and history with the technology and culture that create this nouveau art form we call ‘espresso.’ It’s the perfect companion while enjoying the pleasures of this magnificent beverage.” –Ted R. Lingle, director of the Speciality Coffee Association
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Monday, November 9th, 2009 at
6:00 pm

Coffee of the day for today is from Big Apple Donut and Coffee. Big Apple is one of the current wave of donut places appearing everywhere. The donut came free with the black coffee, and yes, I did dunk it in the coffee.
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Monday, November 2nd, 2009 at
7:01 pm
Recipe of the Month for November is Cafe Borgia

Ingredients for Cafe Borgia
2 cups strong Italian coffee
2 cups hot chocolate
whipped cream
grated orange peel (garnish)
Instructions for Cafe Borgia
1. Mix coffee and hot chocolate
2. Pour into mugs
3. Top with whipped cream and orange peel