Foodie Friday: Coffee Talk ~ Recipes & More

{ Via: Williams Sonoma }

The nerve of me attempting a coffee post! Admittedly, it is not something that I know a good deal about. I do not drink it, unless it is cappuchino with Cointreau. Nothing wrong with that, right? But I do realize that coffee is what gets most people through their daily grind. Today's post features recipes that think outside of the pot and coffee accessories 
any barista would love.

HERE: 20 Coffee-licious Recipes & 
Cooks Tools

Perfect Vanilla Bean Iced Coffee

A cold brewed coffee with fresh coffee beans and coconut water. The coconut water gives a slight kick of flavor, but it is the vanilla beans that are the star of this recipe.

Half Baked Harvest 

No Churn Coffee Oreo Ice Cream
You may remember that I have mentioned I no longer buy store bought ice cream. This will be my next variety to try, just as soon as my butterscotch ganache batch is finished. Less than 10 minutes of hands-on time, and it’s into the freezer for this stellar Coffee 
Oreo Ice Cream.
Broma Bakery 


Ceramic French Press
Ever since our first trip to Europe, my family has been a fan of the French Press. Many years later, this is how we make coffee today. This press not only looks pretty but serves up piping hot brew. And if you're not a coffee drinker, it's just as useful for brewing iced or hot tea.
Food52

Coffee Crusted Beef Tenderloin
Said to be a perfectly cooked tenderloin, cooked to exactly medium rare, with a simple, yet perfect red wine au jus. As a side note, this beautiful hunk of meat was purchased at Eatily, where everything they offer is of the
 highest quality.
The Crepes Of Wrath

Creamy Coconut Rum Iced Coffee
Doesn't this look like a glass of heaven? A great recipe for brunch or an after dinner drink. That shot of rum really makes this coffee interesting.
Heather Christo 

Cappuccino Pancakes
For those mornings when you need a little extra pick me up. From the author's mouth.... these are like a "coffee cake for breakfast to start the day, with melt in your mouth chocolate chips..topped with a creamy ‘frosting’ and dusted with chocolate dusting powder." My pick of the roundup. And since "Mr. Shop This " inspired today's post, he may just be eating these this weekend.
Cafe Delites 

Ricotta & Coffee Mousse
When you want a dessert that feels fancy, mousse is always the answer. Best yet, it is really easy to prepare.
Saveur

Sticky BBQ Spare Ribs with a Coffee and Pepper Rub
The coffee and pepper rub adds such an amazing depth of flavor, you will want to put it on all your meat in the future. And I have, but please, make your own barbecue sauce! That recipe is included here, too.
Drizzle and Dip

Roasted Baby Beets with Coffee-Balsamic Glaze
Not a fan of beets, but this dish even looks delicious to me. Add some goat cheese, roasted walnuts, and a light coffee glaze, and you have a winning dish.
Kinfolk

Osaka Concrete Pour-Over Coffee Station
Pour over coffee seems to be a "thing."  I admit that I don't exactly know what that means. It does look good though. Made of concrete and steel, this machine will stand 
strong on any chic counter.
CB2

Toby's Estate Dean & DeLuca Single Origin Coffee & Espresso
Dean & Deluca always sources the best products from around the world. I have no doubt that these coffees (four varieties in total)
 are delicious!
Dean & Deluca 

Jamaican Me Crazy Cake
From Annie Pie's Bakery comes a little something for you non bakers. Rum and coffee with a touch of caramel and toasted nuts. Layered with creamy milk-chocolate and caramel mousses, and crowned with chocolate-covered espresso beans. What's not to love?
Neiman Marcus 

Coffee Bacon Sandwiches
Time to elevate your basic BLT! This bacon has coffee on it, which sounds amazing to me. Along with fresh spinach and a fabulous goat cheese spread, this is one sophisticated sammi!
Joy The Baker

Chocolate Milk Iced Mocha
With vanilla powder, the cutest round coffee ice cubes and chocolate milk, I may even love this coffee confection.
How Sweet Eats

Breville Barista Touch
Always wanting to bring you the best, this product was voted the top new coffee product in 2018. I can see why....it has a touchscreen, you can name your favorite concoctions, it's intuitive, has its' own tamper, makes froth, grinds, and it is cleverly compact. A bit pricey but so are $6 Cappuccinos.
Sur La Table

Coffee Rubbed Burgers With Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce
This recipe calls for a good deal of ingredients, but nothing too exotic. Because there is coffee in the rub AND in the sauce, can we call this breakfast food?
The Chunky Chef

Coffee Walnut Bundt Cake
This bundt cake is moist and packed full of walnuts and delicately flavored with coffee. It is topped with a burnt butter glaze. 
Drzzld 

Charred Oak & Copper Coffee Tamper
Have you ever heard of such a thing? If you are a professional barista or make espressos at home, turns out that you need a tamper to craft a great coffee. Who knew?
AHAlife 

Chocolate and Coffee Fudge Cakes with Bourbon Chocolate Sauce
Made with instant coffee, this recipe is a cross between mud cake and the best fudgy brownie.
Gourmet Traveller 

Iced Lavender & Vanilla Almond Milk Latte
What a beautiful way to start your day! This recipe begins with Coffee Ice Cubes, so you will want to prepare those the night before. The rest is easy and so refreshing. You can buy the Culinary Lavender at Amazon. Recipe at
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The Cool Factor

( Via: ZsaZsa Bellagio }

The King of Cool- Steve McQueen by Richard Avedon is the inspiration of this blog post. The Cool Factor. You either have it or you don't. According to the Urban Dictionary, Cool is "the best way to say something is neat-o, awesome, or swell. The phrase "cool" is very relaxed, never goes out of style, and people will never laugh at you for using it. This roundup features items that made me say "Oh Wow," when I first found it. Find an item that changed my life, a Game of Phones, and more.

HERE:  Ten Finds That Have It

Ullo Wine Purifier
My new favorite possession AND obsession. In the last few years, I have an allergy or sensitivity to sulphites in all food, wine, and champagne.  I was recently gifted with this magical item by my sweet friend, Sharon. It is life changing. Now I can enjoy bubbly and wine at weddings, restaurants, and parties. Yahoo! Of course I had to test it by drinking my share of a bottle of poolside Prosecco. Not only did it work by filtering the sulphites with no alergic reaction, it aerated the wine, making it taste better. You really must click below to see it in action. The gift of the year!
Bloomingdale's    Amazon 

 Leather-Wrapped Waste Bin

A luxury item for every day use. This elevated waste bin is covered in eco-tanned Spanish leather and features tonal whipstitch detailing along its edges. I have never seen one. Have you?

The Line

Stainless Steel Ice Cube Tray

Old school cool. I remember that my Mom had these. Even with ice makers they are fab for filling with juice and fruit for Summer cocktails!

Food52

Rose Quartz Soothing Face Roller

Have you been reading about the healing powers of quartz? Google it. This terrific little tool feels soothing to the skin, awakens your complexion with a natural glow, relaxes tension in facial muscles (i.e. lines) and de-puffs those under eye bags. Sounds like magic for under $50.

Goop

Sunnylife Float Bands

It's the sunny season, and these are the perfect pool party accessory. The little ones won't complain about wearing their floaties when they can pick cherries, pineapples, flamingos or crabs. Just too cute.

Sunnylife

Game Of Phones

Those smartphones are already sitting on the table when out to brunch, you might as well put them to an use that benefits everyone. Have a scavenger hunt (of sorts) between you and your friends. "see who can use their phones the fastest to create an emoji masterpiece, show off the last photo you took, or find the weirdest Google Image result for your name. Collect the most points to win" Fun!

Uncommon Goods

Stow Tech Case

Meghan Markle's favorite travel accessory. Why not go first class with this personalized luxe leather tech case? No carry on bag needed. Click the link below to see  all of the organized fabulousness of this find. Now is the time to score one.  You will receive the free leather sunglass case with purchase.

AHAlife

Mirror Cup and Saucer

Here's your after dinner entertainment. It's a mirrored cup that gets its striking patterns and colors by reflecting the saucer below. Mesmerizing and available in 

three colorways.

Genr8

Karl Lagerfeld + Model Co Lip Lights 

It’s fitting that in the midst of the logomania, the king of branding, Karl Lagerfeld, has teamed up with ModelCo for a makeup line inspired by himself! After just launching this week exclusively at Nordstrom, the hero product has got to be the lip light. It features  a built-in LED light and mirror for easy and precise application anytime, anywhere. It sure to be a sell out and a collectors item.

Nordstrom

Bloom Special Edition Rose Gold 

Fresco High Chair

I saw this in a window today and actually walked backwards to look at it again. It's that striking. It's even more than a high chair, it is also a cradle, and a play table. And it will fit a child from birth to school age. Imagine this at your beautiful breakfast bar. You can shop it at Neiman Marcus and at Modern Nursery

in other colors.

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Wedding Wednesday: Gifts Fit For A Royal Couple

{ Via: Vanity Fair }

Did you get your invitation? Maybe it's lost in the mail, like mine. That may be fate on our side. Can you imagine the task of finding just the right gift for the couple that seems to have everything? Life is too short to buy a boring gift. I've heard that the couple has stated no gifts. And then it was reported that they have a very private Wedding Registry. Wouldn't you love to see what is on that list? When gifting someone with all of life's material goods, it is safe to say, one doesn't always have to be a big spender (but that helps), just a very clever shopper. This roundup of fab finds begins at just $40 and goes to the sky is the limit!

HERE: 12 Very Special Wedding Gifts

Lover's Card Set

Made exclusively for Goop, this set will pull at their heartstrings and express their love in a playful manner. Consider them a gorgeous and sophisticated version of childhood valentines. 

Goop

Fortnum & Mason Hamper with China Assortment

Once hailed as the "world's best-travelled tuck boxes,"  and now are available in the states. The royal couple may have their cupboards stocked with F & M,  but the bride and groom in your life may not. Everything they need for the the perfect picnic in the park.

Williams Sonoma

The Impossible Collection of Art 

You may not be able to gift the bride and groom with a Warhol or Picasso, but this is a good substitute. Consider it their private gallery of modern art. Make sure you inscribe and date it with something clever.

Assouline

Sloane Stationery's Pile Of Books

What's not to love about a box full of 9 chic and cheeky notebooks? Each Pocket Book is covered in lizard-embossed card with gold letter embossing, and gilded edges. Any couple will love to grab one and go with titles like: Moments of Genius, Emails To Write, Paint The Town, etc. 

AHAlife

Tank Champagne Flute Set

Who really needs another crystal champagne glass when you can have hand painted copper?

Tom Dixon

Cocoon Tree Bed

When there is no more room in the palace, or when your average couple just want to go camping, this is the answer.  Complete with a high-density foam mattress, cotton sheets, duvet cover and wooden floor, the Cocoon Tree makes for the ideal hangout for two adults seeking the utmost privacy.

AHAlife

New Mexico Retreat

Any couple would love the gift of travel. This package is special. It will reawaken their senses while they breath deeply the lavender air of New Mexico. The details of this trip are many, and begin with a two night stay at the historic and very rustic chic, Los Poblanos Inn. Click below to read more. You may just want to gift yourself. 

Coyuchi

ANNA by RabLabs Cake Stand

Do you suppose that Meghan bakes? I bet she does. This gold plated stand with a freeform rock crystal pedestal is royal worthy for sure. 

Neiman Marcus

My Cinema Light Box

Just think of the fun a couple can have writing daily directives and "sweet nothings" on these marquee message boards. Shop PB Teen for one as simple as shown above. Or put their name in lights with one that changes colors at Uncommon Goods

Êverie Parfumeur D’Intérieur

Castles can be so stuffy! " This luxurious homeware silhouette allows you to change atmosphere instantly by transforming aroma oils of your choice in a cold, dry mist as a microprocessor quietly rhythms the flow of scent that ripples throughout the room. " Now this is something different, and I would love it.

Harrods 

 Luminous Velvet Meditation Mat & Cushions

Being Royal can be so stressful (it probably is.) Why not give the modern couple a little Zen? Exclusive to ABC, these have been mindfully handmade by local artisans in India, and provide the ideal refuge for reflection and spiritual connection. Priced from $110 - $495

ABC Carpet & Home

Royal Wedding Luxe Biscuit Tins

The perfect personalized way celebrate the wedding of the year. It's a limited-edition tin of decorated sweet biscuits fit for Harry & Meg. Next day delivery available in London.

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