Showing posts with label coffee. Show all posts
Showing posts with label coffee. Show all posts

Friday, 24 May 2019

Calling all Coffee lovers

May 24, 2019
Ok guys... For those that know me I’m a BIG coffee lover! Like, I really, really love coffee. It’s my Mumma secret weapon!  So you can imagine my excitement when I was invited to attend the launch of LOR Barista Coffee Machine. As if that wasn't enough, I got to meet Manu! Omg, double dream come true. We tasted the different espressos and checked out the new machine - epic, by the way! It’s ideal for catching up with friends, as unlike most capsule machines it makes two coffees at once (or a double shot if you like it strong like me!).




Manu Feildel, Australia’s most loved French chef, has teamed up with L’OR Espresso to create cocktails and dessert.



The greatest dessert you’ll ever sip on Café Liegeois au Kahlua It’s French for delicious 





Serves 6 Preparation: 20 minutes (plus 3-4 hours for freezing)


INGREDIENTS

Coffee granita
40g caster sugar
3 x double shot L’OR Barista Selection intensity 13 (freshly brewed, Espresso setting)
60ml dark rum

Mascarpone crème
 60g mascarpone
 60ml pure cream
 15g pure icing sugar
 1 egg yolk

To serve
500ml vanilla bean ice cream 100g Speculaas biscuits, half crushed and the remaining kept whole 3 x double shot L’OR Barista Selection intensity 13, ristretto pour freshly brewed and chilled 6 x 30ml Kahlua shots  Whipped cream, to serve Crushed coffee beans, to decorate

METHOD

1. For the coffee granita, dissolve the sugar into 3 freshly brewed double shot L’OR Barista Selection intensity 13 (using Espresso setting) in a bowl. Allow to cool before adding the rum and pour into a shallow container. Freeze for 3-4 hours before scraping with a fork to break up into small ice crystals and freeze until required.

 2. For the mascarpone cream, place all the ingredients in the bowl of an electric mixer and whisk until soft peaks form. Refrigerate until needed.

3. Several hours before serving, place 6 serving glasses in the freezer to chill.

 4. To serve, place 1-2 scoops of vanilla bean ice cream into each serving glass, top with a spoonful of mascarpone cream, a spoonful of granita and a sprinkle of Speculaas biscuits. Drizzle over a single shot of chilled double shot L’OR Barista Selection intensity 13 per glass, a shot of Kahlua and finish with whipped cream, a whole Speculaas biscuit and crushed coffee beans as desired.

This recipe has to be my ultimate favourite!  I'm looking forward to my next family night, to really show off my barista skills and with a fabulous dessert like this I'm sure will really impress everyone.


Are you a coffee lover?  What's your favourite dessert using coffee?

More on LOR HERE



Monday, 26 November 2018

For the coffee lovers- Sunbeam Barista Max Espresso Machine with Integrated Grinder

November 26, 2018
My long time followers would know how much of a BIG coffee drinker I am! Honestly, I run on coffee – I couldn’t parent without it! When I wake up, don’t expect me to do anything until I’ve had my coffee. I even sacrifice precious minutes of sleep so I can get up and have my coffee in peace before the girls rise (which believe me, is a big deal when you have kids!)

So can you imagine my excitement when I got to road test Sunbeam’s new coffee machine – the Barista Max Espresso machine with integrated grinder. Yep, freshly ground coffee IN MY OWN KITCHEN. That is what dreams are made of.

* Sunbeam Barista Max Espresso Machine with Integrated Grinder – RRP$699.00
The Sunbeam Barista Max Espresso Machine with Integrated Grinder is a modern, sleek and thoughtfully-designed espresso machine, allowing you to make quality café-style coffee in the comfort of their home.



Sounds good to me! Getting a coffee out and about is not only impossible as a busy mum, but expensive! And bad for the environment when I forget my reusable cup. Being able to make a café quality coffee in my own kitchen, in my own mug, saves me a fortune and means I don’t need to use any nasty paper cups. 

Inspired by commercial espresso machines, the Sunbeam Barista Max offers all the features and accessories needed to create delicious espresso coffee in 3 steps. With 2 exclusive technologies, the built-in Tap&Go™ grinder and Temp˚IQ Shot Control system to control temperature, ensure café-quality taste from a handy home coffee machine.

So, what did a busy coffee-loving mum make of this machine?

I LOVED IT! The grinding was incredible and the smell of freshly ground beans made my morning all the better. The machine looks super sleek on my bench, and comes with everything you need to make the perfect barista-style coffee at home. I’m going to be having the other mums lining up outside my door at this rate. 

If you’ve been wanting to invest in a quality coffee machine at home, the Sunbeam Barista Max is for you. If you’re not a coffee lover, make a bean-loving friend’s Christmas and snap up one of these as a gift. Grinding your own coffee is great for your wallet and the planet – no naughty cups or capsules!

More on this beauty  HERE