Coffee has been considered as one of the most maligned beverages but is undoubtedly the most loved beverage in history. Background check on this shows how it was firstly considered as a religious drink where only monks enjoy for staying alert during long hours of praying, which later on became a scholarly relaxation for great conversation, coffee has really given quiet us and addiction and a history to enjoy--and recently health.
It was first said that coffee has no nutritional value, however present study shows otherwise.
Today's background check [http://www.intelifi.com] on coffee shows a healthier side to it. Considered as the best way to lower the risk of obtaining diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and colon cancer; coffee is today's miracle drug. It is also good for headaches and lowers the risk of cavities. They say the more you drink coffee keeps a person healthier (note: experts' advice only 4 to 5 cups a day though). For pregnant women however, intake of this drink is limited only to 200 mg per day.
At present intake of coffee is much advised. It is because of this that other caffeine sources like cola drinks; tea and chocolate are also advised for intake (although limited as well). More so than ever many recipe's that includes coffee as the main ingredient is being presented in restaurants and shown in television and other food or culinary magazines. Here is one delectable treat made from coffee.
ICE CREAM TIRAMISU
Ingredients:
3 oz bittersweet chocolate
18 soft ladyfinger halves
1/4 cup brewed coffee
1/4 cup coffee liqueur
1 pint coffee ice cream
1 1/2 cups whipped topping
1 pint dulce de leche ice cream
Preparation:
1. Place a nonstick foil in a square pan leaving 2 inches of it overhanging on two sides.
2. Grate 3 oz bitter sweet chocolate.
3. Arrange the ladyfingers halves on the bottom pan slightly overlapping.
4. Brush the ladyfingers with coffee liqueur.
5. Place 1 pint coffee ice cream in large bowl and stir until it smoothens (but not melted). Spread it on the first layer of ladyfingers and sprinkle it with half of the grated chocolate and 1 and 1/2 of whipped cream. Place it in the freezer for 30 minutes.
6. Repeat the step 5. After doing the next layer cover them with foil till it freezes within 3 hours (firm). Peel the foil off and garnish with chocolate curls.
(Recipe from http://www.womansday.com)
It was first said that coffee has no nutritional value, however present study shows otherwise.
Today's background check [http://www.intelifi.com] on coffee shows a healthier side to it. Considered as the best way to lower the risk of obtaining diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and colon cancer; coffee is today's miracle drug. It is also good for headaches and lowers the risk of cavities. They say the more you drink coffee keeps a person healthier (note: experts' advice only 4 to 5 cups a day though). For pregnant women however, intake of this drink is limited only to 200 mg per day.
At present intake of coffee is much advised. It is because of this that other caffeine sources like cola drinks; tea and chocolate are also advised for intake (although limited as well). More so than ever many recipe's that includes coffee as the main ingredient is being presented in restaurants and shown in television and other food or culinary magazines. Here is one delectable treat made from coffee.
ICE CREAM TIRAMISU
Ingredients:
3 oz bittersweet chocolate
18 soft ladyfinger halves
1/4 cup brewed coffee
1/4 cup coffee liqueur
1 pint coffee ice cream
1 1/2 cups whipped topping
1 pint dulce de leche ice cream
Preparation:
1. Place a nonstick foil in a square pan leaving 2 inches of it overhanging on two sides.
2. Grate 3 oz bitter sweet chocolate.
3. Arrange the ladyfingers halves on the bottom pan slightly overlapping.
4. Brush the ladyfingers with coffee liqueur.
5. Place 1 pint coffee ice cream in large bowl and stir until it smoothens (but not melted). Spread it on the first layer of ladyfingers and sprinkle it with half of the grated chocolate and 1 and 1/2 of whipped cream. Place it in the freezer for 30 minutes.
6. Repeat the step 5. After doing the next layer cover them with foil till it freezes within 3 hours (firm). Peel the foil off and garnish with chocolate curls.
(Recipe from http://www.womansday.com)
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