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fuzzywuzzy · Post by **fuzzywuzzy** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 5:02 pm

What the heck is going on with grown men not being able to drink just a normal bloody coffee?

All these different types of coffee . You can't be a real coffee drinker if you have to put ice cream in it !!!:-5:-5

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 5:10 pm

coffee a la mode!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

just cream and sugar for me thanks.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 5:13 pm

1% milk for me & no sugar:wah:

dubs · Post by **dubs** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 5:46 pm

Where d'you get the men bit from? I'm always stuck behind a women getting a chocamochafrapperthingywi'sprinklesandstuff, and I only want an Americano!

fuzzywuzzy · Post by **fuzzywuzzy** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 5:48 pm

white with one for me.

hoppy · Post by **hoppy** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 7:14 pm

My friend pulled into one of those drive-up coffee shops. She ordered some exotic combination then asked what I wanted. I said just coffee, black. Clerk said they don't sell it that way. WTF!.

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 7:16 pm

Ahhhh Mags...

So many men, women, children stop for their cafe mocha yada yada every morning and pay heaps for it.

I can't be bothered...

Here's what I do.....

I bought a farberware percolator coffee pot because I love this company and think that they make the best pots. Cost $70 and I bought it on sale for $40 for a 12 cup pot.

Then I bought a coffee grinder for $10 and ground my own coffee beans. It's easy peasy.....Just buy different samples of coffee, grind them and see which ones you like.

My favorite coffees beans are A&P French Roast and Dunkin Donuts. My favorite ground coffees are Maxwell House French Roast, Folgers French Roast and Medaglia D'Oro Caffe Expresso. You can't go wrong with 'oldies but goodies.'

Every morning I grind the beans and savor the aromas that fill my soul. I only add a wee bit of 'sugar in the raw' and milk. Sometimes, I add whipped cream and cinammon.

I can't wait to wake up tomorrow so I can have my delicious coffee.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 7:52 pm

Kathy Ellen;1234642 wrote: Ahhhh Mags...

So many men, women, children stop for their cafe mocha yada yada every morning and pay heaps for it.

I can't be bothered...

Here's what I do.....

I bought a farberware percolator coffee pot because I love this company and think that they make the best pots. Cost $70 and I bought it on sale for $40 for a 12 cup pot.

Then I bought a coffee grinder for $10 and ground my own coffee beans. It's easy peasy.....Just buy different samples of coffee, grind them and see which ones you like.

My favorite coffees beans are A&P French Roast and Dunkin Donuts. My favorite ground coffees are Maxwell House French Roast, Folgers French Roast and Medaglia D'Oro Caffe Expresso. You can't go wrong with 'oldies but goodies.'

Every morning I grind the beans and savor the aromas that fill my soul. I only add a wee bit of 'sugar in the raw' and milk. Sometimes, I add whipped cream and cinammon.

I can't wait to wake up tomorrow so I can have my delicious coffee.

You really do spoil yourself KE:wah:...I own a Cuisinart and add Giant's brand of lite coffee...I can only drink decaff or I'll be bouncing off the walls.:wah:

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 8:09 pm

qsducks;1234656 wrote: You really do spoil yourself KE:wah:...I own a Cuisinart and add Giant's brand of lite coffee...I can only drink decaff or I'll be bouncing off the walls.:wah:

I do spoil myself with my coffee regime Ducky because it brings such delight to me. I adore the aroma of freshly ground coffee when I make it at 5 AM. It just perks me up and makes me happy.

Recently I bought a new Farbarware pot and found out that it had a dent in it when I got it home. I needed the pot now for company and had to return it only to buy a Cuisinart because they hadn't any more Farbs. I know this is an excellent company but it's not as good as Farb....oy vey, I need to buy another pot soon.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 8:14 pm

Kathy Ellen;1234663 wrote: I do spoil myself with my coffee regime Ducky because it brings such delight to me. I adore the aroma of freshly ground coffee when I make it at 5 AM. It just perks me up and makes me happy.

Recently I bought a new Farbarware pot and found out that it had a dent in it when I got it home. I needed the pot now for company and had to return it only to buy a Cuisinart because they hadn't any more Farbs. I know this is an excellent company but it's not as good as Farb....oy vey, I need to buy another pot soon.

I have several Farb cookware...they are great pots...bought one at a yard sale years ago...still going strong. I bought the 1 quart pot..its great for making spag sauce...paid about 10 bucks for it...the truth is Farb ware is so much better I think...stronger bottoms.

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 8:18 pm

Gimme a double espresso please!! Preferably made from dark oily freshly ground coffee beans, by a dark oily freshly whatevered Italian barista ... in a terrace cafe in a French village.

(I'd settle reasonably happily for one out of three :sneaky: Two out of three I'd be ecstatic

Three out of three I'm dreaming :-4)

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 8:38 pm

AussiePam;1234666 wrote: Gimme a double espresso please!! Preferably made from dark oily freshly ground coffee beans, by a dark oily freshly whatevered Italian barista ... in a terrace cafe in a French village.

(I'd settle reasonably happily for one out of three :sneaky: Two out of three I'd be ecstatic

Three out of three I'm dreaming :-4)

I hope you can settle for a Dunkin Donuts from the US:wah:

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 8:47 pm

AussiePam;1234666 wrote: Gimme a double espresso please!! Preferably made from dark oily freshly ground coffee beans, by a dark oily freshly whatevered Italian barista ... in a terrace cafe in a French village.

(I'd settle reasonably happily for one out of three :sneaky: Two out of three I'd be ecstatic

Three out of three I'm dreaming :-4)

double espresso? I'd be a jumping jelly bean for days!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 10:35 pm

Dunkin Donuts - NEVER!!!!

My coffee drinking habits are completely and unashamedly from nasty foreign Europe - shared by many of my Aussie compatriots who also derive from nasty foreign Europe.

My first coffee of the day is short, black, strong and aromatic.

Mid morning I have another, and occasionally mid afternoon. These coffees are also double shot strong, but in a normal size cup and may have a dash of milk.. macchiato style.

After dinner coffee is again a short espresso, but usually just a single one. I sleep well.

It's what you're used to. I don't touch tea (except green tea with some Asian food), coca cola, red bull, sports drinks, milkshakes, slushies, coffee essence flavoured cream concoctions, sweetened pop drinks of any kind.

I like water (tap water), a small grapefruit juice at breakfast, coffee and of course red wine with dinner.

gmc · Post by **gmc** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 1:48 am

Kathy Ellen;1234642 wrote: Ahhhh Mags...

So many men, women, children stop for their cafe mocha yada yada every morning and pay heaps for it.

I can't be bothered...

Here's what I do.....

I bought a farberware percolator coffee pot because I love this company and think that they make the best pots. Cost $70 and I bought it on sale for $40 for a 12 cup pot.

Then I bought a coffee grinder for $10 and ground my own coffee beans. It's easy peasy.....Just buy different samples of coffee, grind them and see which ones you like.

My favorite coffees beans are A&P French Roast and Dunkin Donuts. My favorite ground coffees are Maxwell House French Roast, Folgers French Roast and Medaglia D'Oro Caffe Expresso. You can't go wrong with 'oldies but goodies.'

Every morning I grind the beans and savor the aromas that fill my soul. I only add a wee bit of 'sugar in the raw' and milk. Sometimes, I add whipped cream and cinammon.

I can't wait to wake up tomorrow so I can have my delicious coffee.

I got given an expresso machine, bought a grinder my favourite beans were old brown java. Then ( realised I was spending £80-£90 a month on beans so decided better cut back-I was drinking two shots at a time topped up with milk. I now use a caffetiere but still indulge occasionally in old brown java. Might try a plug in percolator though. I can't be bothered with those wee cups I need a big mug of the stuff.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 2:06 am

gmc;1234706 wrote: I got given an expresso machine, bought a grinder my favourite beans were old brown java. Then ( realised I was spending £80-£90 a month on beans so decided better cut back-I was drinking two shots at a time topped up with milk. I now use a caffetiere but still indulge occasionally in old brown java. Might try a plug in percolator though. I can't be bothered with those wee cups I need a big mug of the stuff.

:eek: How much :wah:

I like coffee, but weak and black. One jar of instant can keep me going for a couple of months

I like freshly ground too, especially the smell, but it makes me spin and stops me sleeping.

mikeinie · Post by **mikeinie** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 3:08 am

When I was in Canada this year it was such a pleasure to go into a Tim Horton’s and order a ‘large regular coffee’ (regular meaning 1 sugar & 1 cream) and for them to actually know what I meant.

Try that here:

“ Can I have a large regular coffee please?

“a what sir?

“a large regular coffee¦

“Do you mean an ‘Americano’?

“what the feck is an Americano?

“Black Coffee.. then you add what sugar and cream you want

“Sure OK

“Would you like that full fat, half fat or no fat?

“hu?

“Your Americano sir? Full fat, half fat or no fat?

“I don’t know, let’s go with half fat

“What strength?

“What do you mean now?

“Well we have ‘aromatic’, but we also have Kenya, Columbia, Ethiopia and beans from various parts of the word which have different strengths and flavors

“Just give me a fecken cup of coffee..

“Sir, there is no need to get frustrated, we are just trying to make you coffee experience a memorable on.

“Trust me, that you are doing..

“So

“So what?

“Which coffee would you like sir?

“Never mind, I am going for a beer.

Clodhopper · Post by **Clodhopper** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 4:32 am

“Never mind, I am going for a beer.

:)

Well now.

Would that be lager, bitter, stout or ale?

(exit, pursued by bottles, casks and jugs)

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 4:45 am

In France you just ask for un cafe - and that says it all !!! Vive la simplicité!!

gmc · Post by **gmc** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 7:26 am

You do all know that we got coffee from the muslims dont you?

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 8:36 am

My favorite coffees beans are A&P French Roast and Dunkin Donuts.

They do have a nice bean. Flavorful and rich.

Favorite is Cuban coffee. (made by cubans who know how to make it)

Cuban Coffee Recipe - Authentic Cafe Cubano

(Instructions on how to make Cuban coffee)

There are two methods to making coffee the Cuban way: the traditional method using a metal stovetop espresso pot, or with an electric espresso machine. While the stovetop method takes longer, its certainly the authentic method, you can find a stovetop espresso maker at most online Cuban store websites.

1. Using an espresso machine, add the desired amount of finely ground coffee, common Cuban style brands include Bustelo, Pilon and La LLave (I'm partial to Bustelo supreme, I buy the Cuban brands online from the Cuban Food Market). Any of the very dark roast Colombian brands will work best for Cuban coffee. I myself grind whole beans there at the store so that it is fine, fresh and ready to be made (espresso grind setting). Do NOT store your ground coffee in a freezer, but do keep it in a cool place away from sunlight. If you insist on drinking real Cuban coffee, only one site online sells it

2. For every demitasse cup of coffee you plan on making, use a teaspoon of sugar. The key to Cuban coffee is that it be very sweet. The trick here is to put the sugar into the glass carafe before you even brew the coffee.

3. Brew the coffee just as you would an espresso. The coffee will pour over the sugar in the carafe as it begins to brew. After it is finished filling the carafe, stir it briskly as there will still be a little undissolved sugar. Pour the coffee into several demitasse cups and enjoy.

* For Cafe con Leche, simply use 2 parts Cuban Coffee to 1 part steamed milk.

Coffee was brought to Cuba in the mid 18th century but it would take 40 years before it became a big part of the economy, by the early 1800's it became a bigger import than sugar. So far, I've come across only one website that sells real coffee beans from Cuba. The brand is "La Estrella del Norte", its 100% Cuban Tortino Extra (Turquino) whole beans grown in the shady jungles of the Sierra Maestra Mountains of Eastern Cuba.

Barman · Post by **Barman** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 10:35 am

My coffee comes from this.

No cleaning just beautiful Latte.

Clodhopper · Post by **Clodhopper** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 1:21 pm

gmc: qahveh or something?

gmc · Post by **gmc** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 11:30 pm

Clodhopper;1234850 wrote: gmc: qahveh or something?

Is that the one that is passed by goats?

fuzzywuzzy · Post by **fuzzywuzzy** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 2:20 am

gmc;1234753 wrote: You do all know that we got coffee from the muslims dont you?

I like lebonese coffee ...there's a reason for it coming in tiny little cups ...awake for days .

Kathy I have one of those grinders but sadly it's just for looks in my kitchen (along with 100 bags of stupid bean mixes ....not my idea )

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 2:42 am

fuzzywuzzy;1235000 wrote: I like lebonese coffee ...there's a reason for it coming in tiny little cups ...awake for days .

Kathy I have one of those grinders but sadly it's just for looks in my kitchen (along with 100 bags of stupid bean mixes ....not my idea )

:wah: I hear ya Mags, but coffee grinders are one appliance that I use everyday. I love to wake up, grind the beans and smell the aroma....The coffee tastes so good freshly ground:D

fuzzywuzzy · Post by **fuzzywuzzy** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 2:49 am

Ahhh you get the same kick out of life that I do ...except mine comes from the timer on my bread maker

Can't beat that aroma ....freshly baked bread in the morning ........Hmmm might add coffee to it ..........

so when are you arriving ?:yh_rotfl:D

fuzzywuzzy · Post by **fuzzywuzzy** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 2:50 am

did you know you can get coffee scented insence sticks now?

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 3:10 am

I love your coffee machine Barman;)

Nomad, Thank for the great info. I love having an expresso after a great meal. I love Cuban coffees.

Here are the 3 coffee makers that I use...besides a Farberware percolator.....

This is my favorite pot for an expresso....It's electric...cost $10 and it's perfect...

I also have all of the Boden French presses and steamers....and a larger expresso machine for company....also makes cappuccinos....

fuzzywuzzy · Post by **fuzzywuzzy** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 3:14 am

Good god woman!!! you really like your coffee dont you ?:wah::wah::wah:

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 3:23 am

fuzzywuzzy;1235007 wrote: Ahhh you get the same kick out of life that I do ...except mine comes from the timer on my bread maker

Can't beat that aroma ....freshly baked bread in the morning ........Hmmm might add coffee to it ..........

so when are you arriving ?:yh_rotfl:D

I think we're twins Mags:wah:

I also have a bread machine that I use all the time to make dough. I then use the dough to make bread and pizza. Sometimes I just make the smaller breads in the machine. Do you have the Pampered chef stoneware to cook the pizza & bread on....

I use the dough to make a thin pizza pie and add homemade arrabiata sauce and sundried tomatoes and spices from my wee garden...rosemary, sage, basil and thyme.

Oh, I love the smell of fresh bread and coffee...nothing like it.....especially on a cold winter's morning.

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 3:24 am

fuzzywuzzy;1235021 wrote: Good god woman!!! you really like your coffee dont you ?:wah::wah::wah:

:yh_rotfl YES !!!!!!!!!!!

fuzzywuzzy · Post by **fuzzywuzzy** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 3:28 am

Kathy Ellen;1235027 wrote: I think we're twins Mags:wah:

I also have a bread machine that I use all the time to make dough. I then use the dough to make bread and pizza. Sometimes I just make the smaller breads in the machine. Do you have the Pampered chef stoneware to cook the pizza & bread on....

I use the dough to make a thin pizza pie and add homemade arrabiata sauce and sundried tomatoes and spices from my wee garden...rosemary, sage, basil and thyme.

Oh, I love the smell of fresh bread and coffee...nothing like it.....especially on a cold winter's morning.

I have an outside pizza oven . Have to admit, not enough water for a herb garden at present ...but things are about to change

i'm a lemon thyme fan !!!!arrabiata sauce??????? Is that like Pesto?

Oh, I love the smell of fresh bread and coffee...nothing like it.....especially on a cold winter's morning.

You got that right !!!!!! never in summer always in winter

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 3:36 am

Kathy Ellen;1235003 wrote: :wah: I hear ya Mags, but coffee grinders are one appliance that I use everyday. I love to wake up, grind the beans and smell the aroma....The coffee tastes so good freshly ground:D

Yes indeed !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy memories!!! Golden pajamas... and the aroma of good coffeeeeeeeee... ahhhhhh

Arrabiata - a hot sauce from Rome, isn't it - garlic chili tomato basil... yummmmoo

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 3:39 am

fuzzywuzzy;1235033 wrote: I have an outside pizza oven . Have to admit, not enough water for a herb garden at present ...but things are about to change

i'm a lemon thyme fan !!!!??????? Is that like Pesto?

You got that right !!!!!! never in summer always in winter

Wow, you have an outside pizza oven....I'm impressed....that would be my dream to have an outdoor kitchen:-6

Mags, I had my yard torn up and replaced with pavers...couldn't deal with the weeds anymore. I place pots in certain areas and grow herbs and tomatoes. Works very well if you can find the correct place for good sunlight....I found it. Have some pics on my profile of my wee garden. It is small but yields a lot of spices, and the rosemary survives the winter. I've had that plant for 5 yrs.

Arriabiata sauce is hot and spicy...Here's my recipe...I also add more hot pepper flakes and a hot sauce to the recipe...

INGREDIENTS FOR ARRABIATA SAUCE:

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 cup chopped onion

4 cloves garlic, minced

3/8 cup red wine

1 tablespoon white sugar

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

DIRECTIONS

Heat oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic in oil for 5 minutes.

Stir in wine, sugar, basil, red pepper, tomato paste, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, black pepper and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer uncovered about 15 minutes.

Stir in parsley. Ladle over the hot cooked pasta of your choice.

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Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 3:42 am

AussiePam;1235040 wrote: Yes indeed !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy memories!!! Golden pajamas... and the aroma of good coffeeeeeeeee... ahhhhhh

Arrabiata - a hot sauce from Rome, isn't it - garlic chili tomato basil... yummmmoo

Hello (((((Pam)))))

I always think of you when I make fresh coffee:wah: That was a great weekend:-6

I love arrabiata sauce...Just made some last night for my penne pasta a la vodka that I'm having tonight;)

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 4:37 am

YUMMO!!! Sounds awesome, Kathy. So does Fuzzy's outdoor pizza oven. I must say I cheat with making pizza by using pitta bread.. but I do sometimes make my own pasta. I'm a big fan of straight pesto sauce too.. basil, olive oil, garlic, pine nuts and a little parmesan cheese... I can feel my waistline expanding at the thought.

Romy's packed up her room here, and the corridor and lounge room are full of boxes, cases, bags etc... all in a neat row ready for transporting tomorrow morning about three miles to the new flat. Grin. Mike will then move off the lounge room floor into the newly vacated spare room...

Any coffee going?

fuzzywuzzy · Post by **fuzzywuzzy** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 1:20 pm

Thankyou for the recipe kathy .....definately going to try that.

The outdoor pizza oven is a big concrete dome ...can do roasts in it etc. You can make it yourself or buy them . Not so much an outdoor kitchen (although I do have an impressive BBQ ) but an area to go to in summer rather than cook inside.

Pammy _ boxes bags in hallway, sounds like my place at the moment :wah:

Have you ever tried garlic butter or garlic with olive oil and mozzarella cheese on pita? Now that's a great snack!!!! Kids love it. Baked of course.

6:00 am and I have a coffee, white with one .........I believe it's called a "standard"

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 2:10 pm

Hi Fuzzy! Well I'm up and about to start lugging stuff. Grin. Coffee and a quick read of the Sat paper though first.

Garlic and olive oil on pitta is great. And of course that is how pizza started, and is still eaten in many mediterranean areas. It was just griddle bread with any herbs or flavour you had, and of course oil.

COFFEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE... gotta have... gasp.... grin

Have a great day Fuzzy, Kathy!!!