Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Fall Coffee-Inspired Recipes


Well, fall is here! I don't know about you but as the leaves litter the yard, I make sure to indulge in copious amounts of pumpkin. I'm slightly obsessed. Only slightly. With that being said, I thought I'd share some delicious recipes that include both pumpkin AND coffee. Cause you know, there's that whole coffee obsession thing too. Enjoy the taste of fall!

Pumpkin Spice Latte Coffee Cake

A pumpkin cake swirled with espresso and cream cheese, topped with a decadent layer of streusel then drizzled with a sweet coffee glaze. 

Credit: Nutmeg Nanny


Pumpkin Spice Latte Ice Cream


A rich and creamy custard-based recipe with espresso, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spices. 

Credit: My Kitchen Addiction

Chocolate Espresso Pumpkin Brownies

Boxed brownie mix makes this recipe quick and easy! 

Credit: The Lemon Bowl

Mocha Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Brownies

Brewed pumpkin spice coffee, cream cheese, bittersweet chocolate, pumpkin puree...heaven.

Credit: Eat.Drink.Love


Pumpkin-Coffee Milkshake

Pumpkin puree, brewed coffee, and coffee ice cream make love in a blender. 

Credit: Serious Eats

Pumpkin Spice Latte Cheesecake

This cheesecake is infused with pumpkin, espresso, and pumpkin pie spices with a cinnamon-almond crust.

Credit: Sprinkle Bakes

Pumpkin Espresso Hazelnut Fudge

This one is vegan! With almond flour, coconut oil, almond milk, cocoa, real maple syrup, and cashew butter to go along with the pumpkin and espresso-- this one is for all of you that love to indulge but also eat healthy! 

Credit: Grok Grub

Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies

These pumpkin cookies are adorned with a sweet and creamy coffee glaze.

Credit: Grumpy's Honeybunch

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

'Baked & Wired' Named Washington D.C.'s Best Coffee Shop


Readers of The Washington Post voted on their favorite coffee shop in the DC area and here are the results: Top 5 Coffee Shops in D.C.

Win Some Kick Ass Coffee


 Ramblings of a Coffee Addicted Writer is giving away a can of Kick Ass® coffee from Kicking Horse Coffee company. Deadline November 22, 2013

http://www.coffeeaddictedwriter.com/2013/10/kicking-horse-kick-ass-coffee-review.html


Turkish Coffee Brownies

Forget peanut butter and jelly. Cocoa and espresso are the true match made in food heaven.


Photo credit: Quentin Bacon/Serious Eats

This recipe makes about 16 brownies. Just enough for one person. Hey, sharing isn't always caring. Sometimes sharing is just downright scary.

Find the recipe at Serious Eats

Top 11 Coffee Roasters in America

After polling some of the most devoted coffee-lovers, The Thrillist, has narrowed down the country's top coffee roasters.

This is the perfect opportunity to try a new brew. Find out who made the list and why they are the best in the nation.

http://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/best-coffee-roasters-in-america

Tim Hortons Trying A New Coffee Blend

Popular coffee brand, Tim Hortons, is currently testing a brand new blend of coffee at 80 locations in Ohio. The "Dark Roast Coffee" will be the first time the company has tried a new blend in it's 49 years of existence.

Read more at The Columbus Dispatch

8 Benefits of Drinking Coffee

It's always a good day when you hear about the health benefits of drinking coffee.

The Norwich Bulletin has listed "8 Surprising Health Benefits of Coffee", which include warding off depression and decreasing your risk of diabetes.

Check out the benefits yourself and drink up. http://www.norwichbulletin.com/article/20131027/NEWS/310279960/10298/LIFESTYLE