Cocoa-Espresso Waffles

NOTE:  Using whole-grain flour really packs in the fiber, but you can make them with plain flour too. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups whole grain flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup 1% milk 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons espresso powder 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 …

Coffee Review: Dallmayr Prodomo

Dallmayr is a German coffee producer in business for decades.  The company history includes operating and showcasing an “electric coffee roaster” in its original store back in the 1930’s.  One of their most popular blends, Prodomo, is a quality blend of coffee varieties. Dallmayr packages their coffees in a vacuum-packed foil package to keep the coffee …

Coffee Review: Carte Noire

Carte Noire is a French-based coffee company producing several varieties of coffee blends.  The company uses Arabica beans to create coffees with flavor and aroma a notch (or two) above your standard coffee.  (I love their tagline:  A coffee named desire.) For this review, I tried Carte Noire Ground Coffee.  I love the packaging - …

Coffee Review: Douwe Egberts Pure Gold Instant

I should start this review with a disclaimer:  I do not drink instant coffee.  I have never found one that was even close to drinkable.  So why am I reviewing Douwe Egberts Pure Gold Instant? Well, for one, I trust Douwe Egberts to make good coffee.  I believe that they would not make an instant …

Brandied Coffee Baked Beans

If you love baked beans, you have to try this! Ingredients: 1/4 cup strong coffee 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1-1/2 Tablespoons butter 1 Tablespoon molasses 2 teaspoons powdered dry mustard 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme 1/8 teaspoon dried …