It's autumn and if you are like me, that means changing leaves, jackets, pumpkin picking, and warm, spicy lattes. This Maple Spice Latte is easy to make, healthy, and if you enjoy pancakes or waffles at home, only requires a trip to the kitchen! Step 1: Add 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, ½ tablespoon of dark brown sugar,... Continue Reading →
Coffee & Cocktails — anyone for ice cream?
I'm not ready to say goodbye to summer yet. I need one last lazy day, one more rock in the hammock, and at least one more ice cream drink. For those of you who feel the way I do, here are three ice cream cocktails that will help keep you living in the sunny time... Continue Reading →
Delicious coffee jello recipe!
Coffee Jelly is a wonderfully refreshing dessert that you can whip up in minutes. The recipe below is delicious but basic. For the ambitious among you, we encourage you to create your own variations such as layering the coffee jelly with orange or lime jelly, using it as a base for an iced jelly coffee,... Continue Reading →
Make a homemade latte with your favorite coffee and a hand frother!
Love the look of lattes and espresso-based drinks but don't want to invest in fancy equipment? We thought so! While we are calling this a latte...it's not. It's the dressed up version of your regular coffee with milk and a pinch of chocolate. To make this, you need one cup of your favorite coffee, milk,... Continue Reading →
Funky monkey coffee cocktails
Funky Monkey is a chocolate banana coconut coffee confection that makes me think of island breezes. Below are 3 cocktails sure to lead you through the palm trees and into the vacation fantasy of your dreams! Before you begin pre-chill all cocktail glasses and prepare some TheQuenBean.com Funky Monkey coffee. I brewed mine in a French... Continue Reading →
Homemade coffee syrup
Coffee syrup is a wonderful alternative to syrups. My favorite uses are as a drizzle over desserts and ice cream. On days I'm feeling particularly nostalgic, I'll use coffee syrup to make an old fashioned coffee milk. To make coffee syrup you will need: 6 tablespoons of water 6 tablespoons of light brown sugar 3... Continue Reading →
Baking with coffee – make your own coffee essence
If you like to bake with coffee, homemade coffee essence is essential! Coffee essence is a wonderful flavoring tool for cakes and icings... and it is easy to make! All you need is: 1 cup of strong bitter coffee brewed at triple strength. I recommend using: Italian Roast: great all around coffee Sumatra Mandheling: wonderful... Continue Reading →
Homemade chocolate covered coffee beans!
Homemade chocolate covered coffee beans are a delicious way to devour those last few beans in a bag. While we recommend using dark roasted beans, such as espresso or Italian roast, any bean will work. All you need is some chocolate, coffee beans, parchment, and a little bit of patience (or room in the fridge!).... Continue Reading →
Coffee and food pairing 101
Most people are quick to talk about the delicacy and brilliancy of wine pairing but few ever delve into the mutable nature of our most beloved hot beverage, coffee. Just like a fine wine or artisanal beer, coffee both impacts and is impacted by food pairings. Here are a few of the basics! CITRUS TONES,... Continue Reading →
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