The Cappucino Corral

[Statistikhengst]

Friday, and a brightening from the long winter.

Equinox not far off. How time flies.

Indeed.

 

[Cassy Mo]

Good morning!

Since it's almost that time of year again, guess I should start thinking about sprucing up the tornado shelter, and making sure I won't be hunkering down with creepy crawly
spiders, or whatever else that may have decided to winter there. Heavy sigh.

 

[Luddly Neddite]

Is that like a boob support?...........

LOL....I wish I'd thought of that!

Mertex

Yeah, that one made me spit coffee at my 'puter screen.

 

[Luddly Neddite]

Check out the really cool art on Starbuck's coffee sleeves.

Here's a sample - More at the link.

More proof that caffeine is a good thing.

 

[Luddly Neddite]

Good morning!

Since it's almost that time of year again, guess I should start thinking about sprucing up the tornado shelter, and making sure I won't be hunkering down with creepy crawly
spiders, or whatever else that may have decided to winter there. Heavy sigh.

Oh noes ...

We were hit a couple of years ago. We were in Paris at the time and got a call from our next door neighbor so that's what was waiting for us when we got home.

Just like we always hear - odd misses. Like tree branches through the screen on our deck but hanging plants untouched. Many of the copper tiles were gone off a small building we has a gym. We found them all over the place and were able to replace all of them. Good thing cuz those tiles were really expensive. An enormous oak tree was snapped off and several smaller trees were just gone. Houses on the other side of the lake were hit much harder than we were.

Very sad and very scary.

Let's hope the storms miss us all this year.

 

[Cassy Mo]

Just like we always hear - odd misses. Like tree branches through the screen on our deck but hanging plants untouched. Many of the copper tiles were gone off a small building we has a gym. We found them all over the place and were able to replace all of them. Good thing cuz those tiles were really expensive. An enormous oak tree was snapped off and several smaller trees were just gone. Houses on the other side of the lake were hit much harder than we were.

Very sad and very scary.

Let's hope the storms miss us all this year.

I'm rooting for them to miss us all, too, and I think you were most blessed to have not been home when it came through. I would imagine the noise alone would be embedded in your memory forever.

 

[Mindful]

 

[Mertex]

Check out the really cool art on Starbuck's coffee sleeves.

Here's a sample - More at the link.

More proof that caffeine is a good thing.

That is so neat......I had to check to see if my favorite was one of their "worst".....it wasn't.....

 

[Mertex]

Looks like we're headed for Spring......it was 34 degrees this morning on our way to the Apple store to get Mr Mertex's laptop looked at. By the time they were able to fix it, and we were coming home, the temp was up to 54....and it looks like it will continue to get warmer. Aaaaah, I should finally be able to start buying tomato plants and getting my vegetable garden ready.......woohoo!

 

[Statistikhengst]

Good Morning, I Cappuccinisti della Terra, wishing you all a good Saturday.

 

[Luddly Neddite]

Cold rain last night and wind blew in a snow storm this morning.

B-r-r-r-r ...

So, instead of the low-cal chocolate/coffee flavored sorbet recipe I've been working to perfect, I came across this. Won't be making it for us but in case anyone else wants it -


(hmmm ... I wonder if a low-cal version of this is possible ... Whatcha think?)

No Bake Coffee Balls

Author: Jenn

Recipe type: Dessert



Serves: 30



These no bake coffee balls are easy to make and freeze well

Ingredients

• 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
• 1¼ cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1½ teaspoons instant coffee crystals
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• 4-5 tablespoons brewed espresso or strong coffee
• ½ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Combine crushed cookies, the 1¼ cups powdered sugar, nuts, cocoa, coffee crystals, and cinnamon.
2. Add brewed coffee using just enough to moisten.
3. Form mixture into 1¼" balls.
4. Roll balls generously in the ½ cup powdered sugar.
5. Place balls on sheet of waxed paper and let stand until dry (about an hour)
6. Before serving, roll balls again in powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

To store, place in layers separated by waxed paper in an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months

Okay ... We made the Coffee Balls and

If you make them, I would suggest not rolling them in pwd sugar. Its just too sweet.. Also, we substituted half of the pwd sugar with raw stevia.

Otherwise, pretty good.

55 here yesterday but its not spring for these eagles:

Think spring eagles. Think spring.

More photos and a link to a live cam at the link ^^ .

 

[Luddly Neddite]

For my fellow choc-o-holics -

Enlightened Chocolate: More Than 200 Decadently Light, Lowfat, and Inspired Recipes Using Dark Chocolate and Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

http://www.amazon.com/Enlightened-C...te+and+Unsweetened+Cocoa+Powder&tag=ff0d01-20

 

[Wolfsister77]

It's 42 right now and going to go take the dogs for a walk. Spring has arrived.

 

[Statistikhengst]

Cold rain last night and wind blew in a snow storm this morning.

B-r-r-r-r ...

So, instead of the low-cal chocolate/coffee flavored sorbet recipe I've been working to perfect, I came across this. Won't be making it for us but in case anyone else wants it -


(hmmm ... I wonder if a low-cal version of this is possible ... Whatcha think?)

No Bake Coffee Balls

Author: Jenn

Recipe type: Dessert



Serves: 30



These no bake coffee balls are easy to make and freeze well

Ingredients

• 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
• 1¼ cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1½ teaspoons instant coffee crystals
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• 4-5 tablespoons brewed espresso or strong coffee
• ½ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Combine crushed cookies, the 1¼ cups powdered sugar, nuts, cocoa, coffee crystals, and cinnamon.
2. Add brewed coffee using just enough to moisten.
3. Form mixture into 1¼" balls.
4. Roll balls generously in the ½ cup powdered sugar.
5. Place balls on sheet of waxed paper and let stand until dry (about an hour)
6. Before serving, roll balls again in powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

To store, place in layers separated by waxed paper in an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months

Okay ... We made the Coffee Balls and

If you make them, I would suggest not rolling them in pwd sugar. Its just too sweet.. Also, we substituted half of the pwd sugar with raw stevia.

Otherwise, pretty good.

55 here yesterday but its not spring for these eagles:

Think spring eagles. Think spring.

More photos and a link to a live cam at the link ^^ .

Coffee Balls!!!

 

[Mertex]

Cold rain last night and wind blew in a snow storm this morning.

B-r-r-r-r ...

So, instead of the low-cal chocolate/coffee flavored sorbet recipe I've been working to perfect, I came across this. Won't be making it for us but in case anyone else wants it -


(hmmm ... I wonder if a low-cal version of this is possible ... Whatcha think?)

No Bake Coffee Balls

Author: Jenn

Recipe type: Dessert



Serves: 30



These no bake coffee balls are easy to make and freeze well

Ingredients

• 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
• 1¼ cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1½ teaspoons instant coffee crystals
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• 4-5 tablespoons brewed espresso or strong coffee
• ½ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Combine crushed cookies, the 1¼ cups powdered sugar, nuts, cocoa, coffee crystals, and cinnamon.
2. Add brewed coffee using just enough to moisten.
3. Form mixture into 1¼" balls.
4. Roll balls generously in the ½ cup powdered sugar.
5. Place balls on sheet of waxed paper and let stand until dry (about an hour)
6. Before serving, roll balls again in powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

To store, place in layers separated by waxed paper in an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months

Okay ... We made the Coffee Balls and

If you make them, I would suggest not rolling them in pwd sugar. Its just too sweet.. Also, we substituted half of the pwd sugar with raw stevia.

Otherwise, pretty good.

55 here yesterday but its not spring for these eagles:

Think spring eagles. Think spring.

More photos and a link to a live cam at the link ^^ .

What a beautiful picture....I hope that eagle is not too cold buried under all that snow....poor thing!

 

[Luddly Neddite]

Cold rain last night and wind blew in a snow storm this morning.

B-r-r-r-r ...

So, instead of the low-cal chocolate/coffee flavored sorbet recipe I've been working to perfect, I came across this. Won't be making it for us but in case anyone else wants it -


(hmmm ... I wonder if a low-cal version of this is possible ... Whatcha think?)

No Bake Coffee Balls

Author: Jenn

Recipe type: Dessert



Serves: 30



These no bake coffee balls are easy to make and freeze well

Ingredients

• 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
• 1¼ cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1½ teaspoons instant coffee crystals
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• 4-5 tablespoons brewed espresso or strong coffee
• ½ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Combine crushed cookies, the 1¼ cups powdered sugar, nuts, cocoa, coffee crystals, and cinnamon.
2. Add brewed coffee using just enough to moisten.
3. Form mixture into 1¼" balls.
4. Roll balls generously in the ½ cup powdered sugar.
5. Place balls on sheet of waxed paper and let stand until dry (about an hour)
6. Before serving, roll balls again in powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

To store, place in layers separated by waxed paper in an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months

Okay ... We made the Coffee Balls and

If you make them, I would suggest not rolling them in pwd sugar. Its just too sweet.. Also, we substituted half of the pwd sugar with raw stevia.

Otherwise, pretty good.

55 here yesterday but its not spring for these eagles:

Think spring eagles. Think spring.

More photos and a link to a live cam at the link ^^ .

What a beautiful picture....I hope that eagle is not too cold buried under all that snow....poor thing!

And there are three eggs under there !!

 

[Luddly Neddite]

Cold rain last night and wind blew in a snow storm this morning.

B-r-r-r-r ...

So, instead of the low-cal chocolate/coffee flavored sorbet recipe I've been working to perfect, I came across this. Won't be making it for us but in case anyone else wants it -


(hmmm ... I wonder if a low-cal version of this is possible ... Whatcha think?)

No Bake Coffee Balls

Author: Jenn

Recipe type: Dessert



Serves: 30



These no bake coffee balls are easy to make and freeze well

Ingredients

• 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
• 1¼ cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1½ teaspoons instant coffee crystals
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• 4-5 tablespoons brewed espresso or strong coffee
• ½ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Combine crushed cookies, the 1¼ cups powdered sugar, nuts, cocoa, coffee crystals, and cinnamon.
2. Add brewed coffee using just enough to moisten.
3. Form mixture into 1¼" balls.
4. Roll balls generously in the ½ cup powdered sugar.
5. Place balls on sheet of waxed paper and let stand until dry (about an hour)
6. Before serving, roll balls again in powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

To store, place in layers separated by waxed paper in an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months

Okay ... We made the Coffee Balls and

If you make them, I would suggest not rolling them in pwd sugar. Its just too sweet.. Also, we substituted half of the pwd sugar with raw stevia.

Otherwise, pretty good.

55 here yesterday but its not spring for these eagles:

Think spring eagles. Think spring.

More photos and a link to a live cam at the link ^^ .

Coffee Balls!!!

Coffee and chocolate - Except that dunking could be confusing, I can't think of a thing wrong with that!

 

[Cassy Mo]

Good night, everybody.

 

[Mindful]

D

 

[Cassy Mo]

Don't forget your clocks today!