ARTICLE: Coffee Not Linked to Serious Heart Rhythm Disturbances - ABC News

From ABC News: "Contrary to conventional thinking, drinking lots of coffee appears to be associated with a lower risk of hospitalization for an arrhythmia, researchers found ..."

RECIPE: Jacques Pépin's Coffee-Rum Truffettes

From Food and Wine: "Jacques Pépin flavors truffles with many ingredients, but he is especially fond of the coffee-rum combination in this recipe ..." A staff favorite from the folks at Food & Wine.

RECIPE: "Michael's Banana Coffee Muffins" from Paula Deen

From Food Network Magazine: This one comes from the "Pajama Party" episode of the "Paula's Party" show. Rated easy; cook time just 30 minutes.





photo courtesy of Food Network Magazine

ARTICLE: Coffee lowers risk of diabetes and liver fibrosis, hepatitis and prostate cancer

From Natural News: "The most recent coffee study was published in January 2010 in the journal, Hepatology, and titled, Increased consumption of caffeine is associated with reduced hepatic fibrosis ... Another study, published in the journal Arthritis Rheumatism in 2007, concluded that coffee consumption lowered uric acid levels, which is the cause of gout and osteoarthritis ..."

RECIPE: Espresso date log with Greek yogurt

From Food and Wine: "Sticky, dried dates are supersweet, so Maura Kilpatrick simmers them with espresso to make a thick paste, which she molds and freezes. When she slices the log to serve, she tops it with pistachios and tangy Greek yogurt..."

ARTICLE: Do the math before opening a coffee shop

From the Annapolis (Md.) Capital: Starting a coffee shop is one of the most common business ideas that we encounter in our SCORE counseling, and to the surprise of many, it is more complex, with a higher cost of entry, than many people may think ..."

RECIPE: Eggnog Coffee Punch

From Allrecipes.com: "This is a Christmas delight! It's a quick and easy drink to serve to unexpected holiday guests ..." and whenever you need an extra dose of coziness.

photo courtesy Allrecipes.com

Back in Stock! Jura-Capresso 13421 Auto Coffee and Espresso Center, at the INCREDIBLE sale price of $699

Updated 02/06/2010: 

Attention coffee and espresso aficionados: we all know how fabulous Jura-Capresso's deluxe espresso machines are -- and (sigh) how pricey they can be.

That's why we're so excited about this great deal from Amazon: $779 $699 on a NEW Jura-Capresso 13421 ENA4 Automatic Coffee and Espresso Center with conical burr grinders. Ships FREE, and with no tax in most states!

This incredible price from Amazon, $699, is a 48 percent markdown. Yep, that's right, 48 percent, the equivalent of $650.01 in savings! It's the lowest price we've seen anywhere on this top-shelf Jura-Capresso model.

About the Jura-Capresso 13421 ENA4 Automatic Coffee and Espresso Center: at the press of a button, this high-end machine grinds, tamps, brews and self-cleans in less than one minute! Built with the personal kitchen in mind, the Jura-Capresso13421 ENA4 is also the world's slimmest coffee and espresso center, at just 9.5 inches wide. Here are a few more highlights:

• Conical burr grinders -- the industry gold standard -- consistently grind very fine and preserve the most aroma and flavor
• Trying to accommodate both caf and decaf drinkers at the same time? A separate pre-ground coffee funnel lets you do it.
• Completely programmable -- 1-2 cups, steam, adjustable strength and volume.
• 18 bars of pressure. High pressure brewing forces the hot water through the grounds to extract the most flavor and aroma in less than 30 seconds -- leaving out all of the bitter chemicals that are normally extracted during longer brewing methods by lesser machines.
• Made in Switzerland using only high-quality materials
• Also included: hot water dispenser, ideal for preparing a nice cup of tea in just seconds
• Consistently top-rated by users for making superior-tasting coffee and espresso

Plus, this model is unusually eco-friendly and econo-friendly. Its unique "zero-energy" switch means it draws no standby energy, and when not in frequent use, the "energy save mode" can be switched on to completely minimize power consumption.

We're sure this incredible deal on an incredible machine is not going to last long, so hurry; grab it before it's gone.

RECIPE: Chocolate espresso biscotti with walnuts

From MLive.com and The Grand Rapids Press: Made with espresso to be enjoyed with your coffee drink of choice ...

RECIPE: Chocolate-dipped espresso shortbread cookies

From The Providence Journal, a cookie recipe in time for the holidays that combines three of our favorites: chocolate, espresso and shortbread. How can you go wrong?

ARTICLE: Healthy difference for men: coffee may help prevent prostate cancer

From KTHV: "A study of nearly 50,000 men over 20 years shows that those who drank coffee had a 60 percent lower risk of aggressive prostate cancer ..."



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RECIPE: The Caffè Di Alpi "après-ski" coffee cocktail

From Food & Wine: Straight from the slopes in Boulder, CO.

"Bartender Steve Peters dreamed up Caffè di Alpi (“Alpine Coffee” in Italian) as a deliciously warming après-ski drink ..."

RECIPE: Holiday Coffee Toffee Sandies

From the Foster Daily Democrat: "Coffee and toffee together at last. For a more intense blast of coffee, use instant espresso powder instead of instant coffee ..."

In honor of Black Friday, tips on making the best cup of black coffee ...

No time like the present to perfect the art of taking your coffee straight. Douglas Taylor's "Making a Good Cup of Black Coffee" (ezinearticles.com) offers some insight:

"Just how to make black coffee especially a good one depends on a number of different factors and what type of equipment you decide to use. In this article we will look at what you need in order to make a good cup of black coffee and one type of pot that you can use ..."

DEAL ALERT: Keurig Single-Serve Coffee Machines Start Under $90!

The highly rated Keurig line of single-serve coffee machines use coffee and tea K-Cups. Reviewers give these excellent marks for taste, and there are more than 100 varieties!

New low price! The basic Keurig B40 Elite Gourmet Single-Cup Home-Brewing System is now $89.95 SHIPPED from Amazon with no taxes to most states! UPDATE 1/18/2010: no longer available direct from Amazon; third-party Amazon retailers are still selling this item, but shipping rates will apply. 

The Keurig B60 Special Edition Gourmet Single-Cup Home-Brewing System -- now just $135 SHIPPED with no tax in most states! The Keurig B60 Special Edition Gourmet Single-Cup Home-Brewing System, which gets excellent user reviews, offers advanced digital programming options and brews Gourmet coffee in under a minute! UPDATE 1/15/2010: no longer available direct from Amazon; third-party Amazon retailers are still selling this item for as low as $129.99, but shipping rates will apply. 

Upgrade now to the top-of-the-line, stylish Keurig B70, which features a larger reservoir, for $165+free shipping and no tax in most states. That's a savings of 33 percent on this high-performing machine.

Here's one more awesome variation on the theme: the Keurig Ultimate B66 Single Serve Gourmet Coffee & Tea Brewing System with 72 K-Cups PLUS Bonus Keurig Water Filter Assembly AND Two Filter Cartridges is $176.49 SHIPPED. Talk about your all-in-one deal to make sure every cup is as great as the first! 

RECIPE: Easy-To-Make "Pumpkin Spice Coffee" for Thanksgiving

From HolidayRecipes.com: Here's a quick 'n' easy way to dress up your java with the spices of the season ....

We do suggest one change, however: stick to the purist route, and substitute real whipped cream for the "cool whip" topping that this recipe recommends. It's the holidays, after all; why skimp?

DEAL ALERT: The awesome DeLonghi ESAM3300 Magnifica Super-Automatic Espresso/Coffee Machine, marked down to $785 with FREE shipping

Updated 2/06/2010:

The incredible DeLonghi ESAM3300 Magnifica Super-Automatic Espresso/Coffee Machine is now available for just $785 SHIPPED.

That's a 38 percent markdown from initial list price!

Delonghi makes models in all price ranges, but its semi-deluxe and deluxe lines are where the company shines. The Magnifica Super-Automatic Espresso/Coffee Machine offers awesome user-friendly features, and users give high marks to the coffee and espresso it produces.

Here are just a few of the features to consider:

• a "quieter" built-in burr grinder, part of the "beans to brew" system that is unique to the Magnifica. This ensures that every cup is incredibly fresh and that no ground coffee residue is left inside the machine
• can also brew pre-ground coffee
• fully and easily adjustable to suit individual tastes
• a stainless-steel, removable double boiler and "instant reheat" function to manage temperature perfectly
• a patented cappuccino system that rotates 180 degrees, allowing for any size milk container, and an adjustable coffee dispenser
• unique cup tray keeps cups warm prior to use
• instantly reheats, to keep the machine at the ideal temperature regardless of time lapsed between uses
• decalcification indicator, so you know when the machine needs cleaning
• auto-shut off after three hours, for safety
• space conscious, with smallest removable brewing system available on the market (makes for easy cleaning)

... and that's just for starters, folks. Grab it before it's gone!

Deal Alert: Cuisinart BURR Grind & Brew Coffeemaker

Updated 01/01/2010: 

For 2010: Cuisinart's Burr Grind-and-Brew Coffeemaker, just $142 SHIPPED via Amazon, with no sales tax in most states! This model started over $300 and features high quality BURR grinders, which preserve taste far better than basic grinders.

You can find more information about the DGB-700BC model here, or just jump straight to this Amazon deal.

Grab one now, while this markdown lasts!