What is your favorite coffee?

[Keziah]

shipscook

Isinglass is a type of collagen which is obtained from the swim bladders of fish. It is used in the brewing of beers and wines. It is used to clarify the liquid in the way that as it descends through the liquid it takes the debris down with it to solidify at the bottom of the container. I don't think natural isinglass is used these days, an artificial or mineral isinglass substitute is probably used otherwise vegetarians would not be able to drink wine or beer.

Bearing in mind, this book was written before the turn of the 20th century) a foreigner would be someone who was not born in Great Britain.

As for the measures, it is immaterial, the recipe was put on here purely to demonstrate the ridiculous and ritualistic lengths, Victorians would go to in order to make recipes sound difficult and something that could not be performed by the 'man in the street'.

These snippets are just insights into how the Victorians lived and worked, it is not meant for use by 21st century man.

[Max Sutton]

I used to drink coffee with cream and sugar. I've tried many types of coffee beans over the years such as Kenya AA. I bought my coffee beans at gourmet coffee shops and followed directions for brewing the perfect cup.

A few years ago I found that I was enjoying coffee less and less. Two years ago, I put away all my coffee gear and switched to green tea. I now drink three gallons of green tea a week.

I don't miss coffee at all.

Since I never could stand the taste of black coffee maybe I was never a true coffee lover.

MAX

[Cook Chatty Cathy]

I used to drink coffee with cream and sugar. I've tried many types of coffee beans over the years such as Kenya AA. I bought my coffee beans at gourmet coffee shops and followed directions for brewing the perfect cup.

A few years ago I found that I was enjoying coffee less and less. Two years ago, I put away all my coffee gear and switched to green tea. I now drink three gallons of green tea a week.

I don't miss coffee at all.

Since I never could stand the taste of black coffee maybe I was never a true coffee lover.

Wow how interesting! Matt the green tea is probably better for you anyway!

[The Ironic Chef]

My favorite coffe is regular coffee. No wierd flavors please.... A biscotti or two or some Oreo cookies for dunking are needed right now.

[ricksrealpitbbq]

I used to be a big coffee addict. Iced coffee with espresso added to it. Probably drank a pot every morning. Then a few years ago I found out my blood pressure was through the roof. So in addition to the new life of medication to control that, I switched to tea. Now I have one cup of tea in the morning, maybe two and during the day unsweetened iced tea.

[The Ironic Chef]

I'd need a nap before 9 AM if I didn't drink at least 1 pot of coffee before then. Even with my high blood pressure, I can't handle decaf.

[Mama Mangia]

from Starbuck's

Harvest Coffee Cider

1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup apple juice
3 cups cold water
1/4 cup ground MAXWELL HOUSE Coffee, any variety

Place coffee in filter in brew basket of coffee maker; sprinkle with cinnamon. Place
sugar and apple juice in empty pot of coffee maker. Add water to coffee maker;
brew. When brewing is complete, stir until well mixed.
Serves 10

[Mama Mangia]

Starbucks Tazo Chai Tea

2-1/2 cups water
6-8 green cardamom pods
2 whole black peppercorns
1-2 slices fresh ginger, peeled and diced
2 sticks cinnamon
1-2 cloves
2/3 cup (175 ml) milk
4 tsp honey
2-3 tsp loose black tea

Put the water in a saucepan, add the spices, and bring to a boil.

Turn down the heat and let simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. Add milk
and sugar and bring to a boil (or heavy simmer).

Add tea, turn off the heat, and let infuse for two to three minutes. Strain into two cups and serve hot.

[Mama Mangia]

Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte

3 heaping T. canned pumpkin
2 T. Vanilla syrup
1/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 cup milk
1-2 shots espresso

In a small saucepan, stir pumpkin puree into milk.

Add vanilla syrup and pumpkin pie spice.

Heat gently, continuing to stirring occasionally just until steaming and foam begins to appear.

Pour pumpkin flavored milk into a tall mug and pour espresso over.

Top with whip cream and a dash of pumpkin pie spice.

Note: If you like it slightly sweeter; add a bit of vanilla flavored coffee cream.

[chubbyalaskagriz]

RE: "Isinglass is a type of collagen which is obtained from the swim bladders of fish."

Does anyone else recall the Roger's & Hammerstein musical "Oklahoma" with the song "Surrey with the Fringe On Top" w/ the lyrics: "...with isinglass curtains you could roll right down- in case there's a change in the weather"? Talking about roll-down side shades for a riding carriage that one can shut- almost like windows- against poor weather? GREAT song- and a great musical!