I Love Coffee!

June 1, 2007
Zimmer ("Cappuccino Cocktails & Coffee Martinis") spent her early life in European coffeehouses, soaking up the atmosphere and learning how to make flavorful coffees. Here, she shares information about exotic coffee drinkshot, cold, spiked, nonalcoholicfor all occasions, with easy-to-read instructions. Her knowledge and passion for the drink are evident throughout. Zimmer offers the history of coffee and an explanation of what to expect from different beans and roasts to help readers select the best coffee for themselves. She explains different types of coffeemakers and shows how to use this equipment as well as how to make the more exotic drinks with just a saucepan and the stove top. There are numerous tasty recipes, such as Orient Express Martini, Caffè Calabrese, and Brown Cow Cappuccino. Recommended for all public libraries.Jennifer A. Wickes, Garden Plate Magazine, Pine Beach, NJ

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