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Espresso/Cappuccino maker - calling all barristas
I was wondering if other hounds had any suggestions on brewing the perfect bean. We have a Krups machine and I am a latte and cappuccino lover, but just don’t know how to make the perfect cup—my husband isn’t...
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Another Thing Not to Order at Starbucks
Today I tried the eggnog latte at Starbucks. You do not want to order the eggnog latte at Starbucks.
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Cafe Myriade
I’ve been to Café Myriade twice during the last few days. Shared a siphon with my friend Cam, prepared by Scott; had a latté prepared by (I believe) Anthony. Both: outstanding. I don’t know how to express my...
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The best hot chocolate
chop up high quality hi cocoa content chocolate, put in a blender. add drostes or other cocoa powder. pour hot milk on top and blend voila
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Best hot chocolate to order online
Hubs recently bought us one of those cocoa latte machines, and I love it. But I find I get richer chocolate flavor if I mix cocoa powder and sugar, then use a liquid that is 2 parts water, and 1 part milk. For some reason, too...
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Review: Chocolate Surprise (West Valley)
informed me that the Rose Truffle, a red piece of rose essence-infused chocolate was out. I instead ordered a Grenade Latte Truffle (1.50), an Arboli Truffle (1.50), and a Dark Chocolate Truffle. Chocolate Surprise describes the...
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Anti-Starbucks locator in the NYT
, and whichever one is better I’m going to patronize. It’s, I know what to expect from this chain because I’ve been in it a zillion times. I can get the same 'vento latte with a cocoa sprinkle' and I don’t...
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Peanut Butter Cookie Roundup
I’m looking for exceptional peanut butter cookies in Montreal. I prefer chewy ones with no whole or crushed peanuts in them. So far I like the ones at: • L'Express St-Zotique • Cocoa Locale Any other good ones to be had?
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Dennis Leary-fest in SF: Canteen, Sentinel, Canteen, Sentinel
vanilla soufflé ($8) and a new to us offering in the warm polenta and ricotta pudding with strawberry rhubarb sauce ($7). Then lo and behold a third dessert shows up, the cocoa and chicory Bavarian ($7.25) which was gratis to...
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The best hot chocolate?
Have read that Dagoba has a new cocoa out like their xocolatl with a hint of chile in it although I haven’t tried it except as a bar. All their products are excellent so this might be a nice twist for the holiday. Link:...
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Broadwiew Espresso
i posted about Broadview Espresso a week ago :) Mike won’t disclose his local bean source. It isn’t Dark City, I know that. If he does things right, he is sitting on a gold mine. not sure how his lattes will be and if...
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Where to find Fresh Ricotta in LA for recipe?
Maybe try Tutto Latte Express at 1233 Vine Street between Fountain and Santa Monica.
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montreal for this upcoming weekend - need advice please!
banquise schwartz’s caffe art java for lattes au festin de babette for ice cream (bilboquet is out of the way. are there better places for ice cream/gelato in the same area?) st-viateur for bagels so what’s missing is one...
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how is Bottega Italiana in pike place?
said, the gelato at bottega italiana is as fine and delicate as any i have ever had – the fruit flavors are a burst of freshness, the coffee is a frozen latte and the chocolate is so full of cocoa essence it is almost...
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Royal King -- new banh mi joint for Chinatown/FiDi
cents tax. All packaged items $3.50 each. Given the nearby alternative (Latte Express), I’d rather go here.
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