Mobile Coffee Shops

With it being spring and the weather is about to turn Summary, there may be nothing more refreshing than your favorite iced coffee. Dream about this for a minute.... you have your swimsuit on and your going to the beach. You take your towel, beach chairs, sunscreen, and your favorite book. You set them all down and begin to lay them out. Then, you go out for a swim and come back. You put more sunscreen on and begin to read your favorite new book. At that time, you begin to dream about your favorite iced coffee drink with maybe cream on top. You just wish that you could have packed it or that there would be a coffee shop on the beach.

Well, your days about just dreaming about this are gone. WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE! There is a thing called "mobile coffee shops" and it just might be coming to your beach. There has never been such great ideas on this subject and the designs are just getting brighter and more sophisticated. On elitechoice.org there is a picture of a beautiful coffee shop that can be attached to the back of a truck. It almost looks like a hotdog bun when a person looks at it from the front. A person could easily take it on the road with them and it comes with an assortment of coffee and espresso machines. It has beautiful black stools along the outside. It is equipped with a microwave and maybe even a great ice machine. This coffee shop just screams "Take me with you" or even "buy from me." How about buying this "mobile coffee shop," hiring a barista, and laying on the beach while making the big bucks.

Have you ever gone on a bike ride only to find yourself wanting coffee and biking home or to the nearest coffee shop to get it? Well, how about taking the coffee with you. There are several new designs out in which it enables a person to do this. It may remind a person of souvenir carts or even horse and buggies except for it is bike and buggy. One design that was shown on bing images has solar panels to recharge the batteries, a place for the products along each side, choice or frappuccino or coffee machines, great space for a smoothie machine, pull out canopy, roll up vinyl banners(perfect for showing menus), a fancy bell, and much more.

If these designs don't fit you, there's always the possibility of getting a van and having your own coffee shop out the back of it. Maybe a person could even paint the van very lively.

Enjoy your coffee for all it's worth.

CELEBRITIES DRINK COFFEE

Have you ever wondered what your favorite celebrity drinks while you are drinking your coffee. Well, I've come up with a list of celebrities drinking their favorite coffee drink.

JERRY SPRINGER= Jerry Springer is a hometown Man of Cincinnati. He walked into the Cincinnati Starbucks and said "Hi." Then, he proceeded to order a Grande Mocha which he could tell you how refreshing it really was.

SENATOR RUSS FEINGOLD= This lovely Guy loves his Mochas.

VIN DIESEL= Love this guy for his charm and his good looks. The name of his drink is just as impressive and he says it in such a way that shows he is just ready for it... Decaf triple non-fat espresso machiatto.

WILL FERREL= He comes in and speaks to the barista in such a way that shows he is a very polite man.... unlike his screamin kids soccer video. He loves his coffee anyway he orders it.

BILL COSBY=This all time funny guy cracks a joke with his event coordinator. Then, he sends her to the nearest Starbucks to get his favorite drink of... nonfat hot no foam latte. This drink just lightens his spirit even more... (even though he does not tip).

ALLISON KELLY=This lovely lady who worked on Project Runway is sweet as can be and her drink speaks for itself... she orders a grande soy latte. She dresses amazing even when she hasn't got her coffee in yet.

ARNOLD SWARZENEGGER= Although he loves his workouts and is the all time "tough man." He still orders his Grande Nonfat Latte every now and then.... I wonder what his Miss drinks.

TIM MCGRAW= This handsome country man who has a wonderful voice is a pleasure to be around.  He loves his White Chocolate Mochas.... (Nashville)

SCOTT HAMILTON= This amazing figure ice skater. Loves his Starbucks and often times drinks it with his wife in Jackson, Tennessee.

MARY KATE AND ASHLEY OLSEN= On their good days, they often times have a cup of coffee in one hand, their hats on, and seen in pictures walking from place to place. They just can't get enough of their different coffee drinks.

LINDSEY LOHAN= She is certainly a charmer. She just absolutely adores her dad and absolutely loves to sing. Most of the time, she is seen with an iced coffee in her hand.

BRITNEY SPEARS= This celebrity is a wonder. She just loves the sound of her own voice wowing those around her. She really enjoys going shopping and just hanging out. Britney really enjoys her Starbucks and especially loathes over her green straw. I wonder if she ever bites on this straw master piece.... ... Read NileGuide Travel Blog for more...

JASON CASTRO= This man of a hunk.... loves his frappes... maybe even carmel frappes with extra cream... yum

The moral of the story is there is a lot of celebrities that just love Starbucks....

ENJOY YOUR COFFEE FOR ALL IT'S WORTH!!!

"Coffee Time"

I just heard a song that I absolutely love. It is titled Coffee Time.It is a jazz song that has a great rhyme to it. Natalie Cole sings this song. It is originally from the movie "Yolanda and the Thief " from the year 1945. Then, it was featured in the film "The Subterraneans" in the year 1960 in which Carmen McRae sang a couple new verses. I love it because it speaks about drinking coffee with dreamy friends, having a cup of coffee with silly rhyme, and celebrating the old-fashioned drink. To top it off Natalie Cole had such an amazing voice while singing this song.

 

Coffee time
My dreamy friend
It's coffee time
Let's sing
This silly
Little rhyme
And have
A cup of coffee

Java time
My happy chum
Let's have a time
We'll celebrate
For just a dime
And have
A cup of coffeeGreetin' time
The music box
Is beatin' time
It's good
Old-fashioned
Meetin' time
We're in the pink
So come and clink
And let's drink
A cup of coffee

Coffee time
My dreamy friend
It's coffee time
Let's sing
This silly
Little rhyme
And have
A cup of coffee

Coffee time
My dreamy friend
It's coffee time
Let's sing
This silly
Little rhyme
And have
A cup of coffee
And have
A cup of coffee
And have
A cup of coffee

www.lyricsmode.com (They have this song for you to get as a ringtone).

 

 

Here are the extra verses that Carmen McRae sings in 1960. (courtesy of lyricsplayground.com):

Let me show a little coffee house I know
Where all the new Bohemians go
To have a cup of coffee

Greetin' time, the music box is beatin' time
It's good old-fashioned meetin' time
So grab a chair and dig me there
For that's just the place that I'm at

Enjoy your coffee for all it's worth! Just don't forget the rich heritage of it....
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Coffee Pancakes

Here is a wonderful recipe for coffee pancakes. It is a little mix of love with a little sweetness. It makes about 18 pancakes, but if you don't want to make that many... this recipe could simply be divided into 2 and make half a batter.

Here's what you'll need:

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 tsp allspice
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2 egg whites
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup instant already made coffee 

Here's what you'll need to make the coffee syrup:

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon instant already made coffee
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons regular syrup

1. Start by mixing the flour, white sugar, allspice, and cinnamon until their mixed together well. 
2. Make a well in the middle of this mixture. 
3. Take a separate bowl and whisk the coffee, milk and egg whites together until it resembles a sauce. 
4. Pour the coffee mixture into the well and stir altogether. 
5. Heat the griddle and grease with a little bit of butter or spray. 
6. Add tablespoons of the mixture to the griddle and cook each pancake until it looks slight bubbly. (approximately 1 1/2 minutes). Flip. 
7. Take these pancakes off the griddle and keep them warmed. 

Coffee Syrup:

1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a pan that is on low heat. 
2. Pour the brown sugar, coffee, regular syrup, and the rest of the butter in the pan and stir until all of the butter is melted. 
3. Serve the pancakes on plates while letting each person pour his or her own syrup. Enjoy!

 

Enjoy your coffee for all it's worth!

Coffee and Consumer Reports

Did you know that americans consume about 25% of the world's coffee? Well, they do. Billions upon billions of people just love the flavor of coffee. When comparing starbucks and Wal-Mart consumption they are purchased about the same amount of time. Some people say that "Starbucks" is an addictive inquired taste while others just love the taste of coffee so they go for the cheaper Wal-Mart brand. With this being true, Maxwell House is sadly at the bottom of the consumer reports consumptions.

How much coffee do you drink a day? Well, the average coffee drinker drinks about 3.3 cups a day. Do you drink that much. At the same time, the average coffee drinker in America drinks approximately 1,200 cups a year.

While all coffees consist of either arabica or robusta beans, many people absolutely desire the arabica beans. This is simply because they tend to make more coffee. Here is a list of top country producing coutries; with 1 being the coutry that produces the most coffee:

1. Brazil
2. Columbia
3. Indonesia
4. Vietnam
5. Mexico
6. Ethiopia

More and more people are blending their own coffee each day.

Weather it's primarily arabica or robusta beans in your coffee, a latte, a mocha, or just your own blend.... enjoy your coffee for all it's worth!
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Hawaii's Coffee

Hawaii is a wonderful place with great weather, wonderful oceans surrounding it, and amazing plants. Thousands upon thousands of people travel there each year to just relax and enjoy life for a little while. Upon all of this there are some great and wonderful people that live there and are living the good life! Within Hawaii there are some great coffee shops. Yes, there is your usual Starbucks (there are over 30 Starbucks in Hawaii)and they even have some Seattle's Best Coffee shops, but there are some amazing coffee shops within Hawaii. 

Cafe Marc Aurel is one of those places. It is in Wailuku, Hawaii and it sits right on Market Street. People who travel and go there have a great time there. They absolutely love their lattes! It was established in 1999 and has had thousands of customers since then. They have a great selection of wine! 


Another one of those great coffee places that you would find in Hawaii is Fike Farms of Hawaii. It is on the top of the list when it comes to beautiful Hawaiian farms. It is a 19.5 acre farm that is in Keauhou-Mauka. It has "100% Estate Grown Kona." If one may call ahead, they give tours. Jean and George Fike are 2 lovely  people who started their farm in the year 1993 in Honaunau. In the year 1998 they moved to the the 19.5 acre location where they planted the coffee cherries from the plants on their first farm. The coffee trees are planted on an old lava flow where they start out at 1600 foot elevation and stop at 2200 foot elevation. Most days they get a cool afternoon mist that just makes the plants go "awwww." Everything that happens on this farm is done by hand. Trust me, they bag out a ton of coffee each year by hand. All of this is done by the people who love coffee maybe the most. For more information, go to www.fikefarms.com. 


Enjoy your coffee for all it's worth!

Good Luck Coffee and Raisin Granola

<Good Luck Coffee and Raisin Granola> It certainly is the best part of waking up... the smell of coffee. ... the taste of the sweetness in your mouth. Some people don't eat breakfast because they are too busy. Here is a recipe that you can make at night. Then, you can savor it in the morning by heating it up. It is a recipe that is very nutritious and helps get the dendrites moving within the brain. Yesterday's blog was all about reusing those coffee grounds. Well, here is a perfect recipe for doing just that. If this all sounds great to you, you might want to try making Good Luck Coffee and Raisin Granola. This recipe could easily be doubled for an easy grab in the morning or you could keep it the way it is. It makes about 6-8 servings. 


Here's what you'll need:

•  2 1/4 cups oats
• 1 1/2 cups raisins
• 1/2 cup coffee grounds
• 1/2 cups cashews or almonds (optional, but it makes it more crunchy)
• 1 tsp cloves
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
•  1/2 cup cold water
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons sugar (either brown or white)
• 1 tsp vanilla

1.  Mix the coffee grounds, oats, raisins, cashews or almonds, and white sugar together in a bowl (optional: set aside for another day to bake along with the refrigerated other part)
2. Put the honey, cinnamon, cloves,water, and vanilla in a saucepan. 
3. Bring it to a boil and pour over coffee ground mixture making sure that all of the ingredients are mixed together.
4. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. 
5. While waiting for the oven to preheat, grease a large baking sheet. 
6. Spread the mixture evenly on the baking sheet and bake for about 40-45 minutes or 50 minutes if making a double batch.  It should be in the oven just until the mixture is golden brown. 
7. Take the mixture out about every 8 minutes in order to stir it and break up the clumps. 
8. Serve on top of plain yogurt. 

P.S. Some people cook the whole mixture. Then, they let it cool. After this they put it in an airtight container (in order to store it for those even quicker mornings). 

This is a great recipe! Enjoy it for all it's worth!

Good Luck Coffee and Raisin Granola