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Caramel and chocolate coffee

Coffee is the number one drink most people crave in the morning.  Start out Valentine's Day serving your sweetheart a very special treat. Whether an individual drinks his coffee black or with the addition of cream and a sweetener, coffee is one of the most consumed beverages in the world.  Step up that experience a notch or two and try this recipe for something a tad different. It is a triple shot of taste, sweetness and salt and is an indulgence to certainly try.

Recipe

  • Strong brewed hot coffee or one to two shots of espresso
  • 2 t caramel sauce
  • 2 t chocolate cocoa
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 C steamed milk
  • Whipped cream
  1. Brew a pot of extra strong coffee or use a good espresso powder.
  2. Pour 3 ozs or one or two espresso shots into a mug
  3. Add caramel and chocolate cocoa
  4. Stir until completely mixed
  5. Add a pinch of sea salt
  6. Fill remainder of the cup with steamed milk
  7. Top with a dollop of whipped cream
  8. Drizzle caramel on top
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Whether you buy espresso powdered coffee from Toscano and Sons or French Market chicory coffee from the Buford Farmers Market or the Folgers from Kroger’s in your pantry, be sure to brew it strong. The recipe is courtesy of Tiffany Dixon.

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Former New Orleanian, Lynda Mahana has always had a great passion for food and entertaining. A mother of four and ardent hostess and cook, Lynda is currently writing her first cookbook, entitled "Midday Gourmet," a collection of menus and recipes suited to breakfast, brunch and luncheon. ...

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