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It was a Swan. Now It’s a Phoenix. (by plasticknuckles)
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Blueberry (by Ashley Baxter)
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Coffee Cream Brownies by CruStABakes on Flickr.
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Halloween Coffee Recipe!
As you should be well aware, Halloween is this coming Monday. What you should also be aware of is that Halloween is fun AND exhausting. Want to add a little less fear and a little more fun to your work day? Try this spin on a delicious cup of joe:
Ah yes, fun sized candies. Is there anything greater in the world? They give you all the sweet nostalgia of Halloweens past, but don’t add much to your waistline (It’s Halloween, treat yourself)!
By simply adding two fun sized Milky Ways (or other fun sized candies of your choosing) to your cup of coffee, you create an 80 calories beverage (not too shabby) that is filled with caramel, chocolatey, nougat-y goodness!
We recommend putting the candy bars in the cup before you brew, and helping the melting along with a spoon or fork. There will be some nougat chunks, but we like to think it only helps! Give it a shot and have a Happy Halloween!
Fancy Food Show Loot 2011
With the exception of the struggle to get into my jeans this morning, and the chocolate hangover, I have to say the Fancy Food Show in Washington D.C. was a delectable experience.
Putting aside Beltway policies for pasta, debt ceilings for dijon, and recession for ricotta, the entire event was an odyssey of setting aside the staid and embracing the au courant.
New visions and new versions of food; untested, out of the box; remixed and anything but boring.
I saw seas of spices, oceans of olive oil, and bays of brie. “Gluten Free” is the new “Low Fat” and real cane sugar is back (sometimes everything old is new again).
We used to just drink coffee, now we can slather it on our ribs, sprinkle it on our ice cream or marinade our chicken in a Java sauce. I found hard candy that mimics perfectly the taste of espresso, and tea candy that tastes like a green tea latte.
One common thread between the myriad of booths was that many companies set aside a certain percent of their profits to give back to their home communities, or national organizations that promote green energies and promote environmental sustainability.
At Alpine Valley we find these values to be important criteria in the choice of the products we present. We attempt to find family owned companies who feel responsible to their employees, and their communities, as well as the rest of the planet.
We think you will notice that our new product choices will have these qualities in common. We can’t wait to show you what we’ve found!
-Helen W. for Alpine Valley Coffee
July 13, 2011.
Though we here at Alpine Valley pride ourselves on valuing health and wellness, sometimes, we want something unabashedly sweet and filling in the morning. Instead of running to the closest bakery and scarfing a down the baker’s dozen, we opt for this rich, bold, mildly sweet blend—That’s why Coffee People Original Donut Shop Blend is What We’re Drinking Wednesday!
Not only is the packaging on this k-cup totally sweet, the contents are absolutely phenomenal. Not at all bitter, but not weak, this coffee is great alone or complimenting a delicious (dare we say it) donut! This k-cup is one of our biggest sellers to date, and we know you won’t regret trying some! Get it HERE! http://www.alpinevalleycoffee.com/coffee-people-donut-shop-coffee-24-pack-p-126.html
July 6, 2011.
Here at Alpine Valley Headquarters, we’re still reeling from the beautiful July 4th 3-day weekend madness of barbecues, fireworks, and Americana. Though we love America and everything it has to offer, this morning, we were craving something a little more…European. That’s why Diedrich French Roast is What We’re Drinking Wednesday!
Can we just take a moment to look at how adorable the packaging is for this Green Mountain K Cup? It goes beyond the standard k-cup lid and spices up our morning with a little “Can-Can” action, and there’s nothing wrong with that!
According to the Green Mountain description: This dark roast coffee has a toasty aroma and crisp molasses flavor. It is not for the faint of heart. This description couldn’t be more right! After sipping this musky thick flavor, our senses were teleported to a frosty winter Parisian landscape filled with lights, and inspired architecture in the 1890s. Okay, that may be an exaggeration, but we really do love this coffee, and think you will to! Get some here:www.alpinevalleycoffee.com/diedrich-french-roast-24-pack-…
At Alpine Valley Coffee, we love a diverse range of coffees. Iced coffee, however, is perfect for Summer months. Did you know you could make an iced coffee beverage with any k-cup? Just brew the coffee over a cup filled with ice!
June 22, 2011.
Yesterday was the Summer Solstice, or the longest day (in terms of hours of Sunlight) of the entire year! Because of this, we had a difficult time waking up this morning. But have no fear, Gloria Jean’s Cappuccino K-Cups did the job, and it’s What We’re Drinking Wednesday!
Actual cappuccino recipes vary, but the most common description is espresso + steamed milk (amount of which is at your barista’s discretion). This cappuccino cup is DELICIOUS and has a nice hint of cinnamon which really makes it stand out from others.
We took ours with just a little bit of cream and sugar, but if you’d like the café experience (but lack a milk steamer) have no fear! To replicate steamed milk, put 4 oz. of milk in a container with a secure lid, shake it until it’s bubbly, and then microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds! Top with a bit of cinnamon and ENJOY!
