Who remembers 'special' coffee?
Think back to when the height of sophistication was the choice of a prawn salad over soup as a starter and you might remember dining at a Berni Inn restaurant.
They used to serve Special Coffee - Brandy or Vodka or Whisky in with hot coffee and cream floating on the top. Plus, of course, the obligatory chocolate mint (Elizabeth Shaw?) We used to do it at home pouring the cream over the back of a spoon - the spoon having sat in the glass to prevent it cracking when the hot coffee was added. Dunno why but I had a sudden memory of it and I went googling - only to find nothing really matching it. It's all liqueurs and cocktails rather than a Russian Coffee, which was my choice. Does anyone still do this? |
Re: Who remembers 'special' coffee?
Oh yes, one can find such delights in Ontario
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On my way......:lol:
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Re: Who remembers 'special' coffee?
I'll kick the cats out of the spare room.
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Think it was just a simple steal from traditional Irish coffee...
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Re: Who remembers 'special' coffee?
Originally Posted by BristolUK
(Post 11494169)
Think back to when the height of sophistication was the choice of a prawn salad over soup as a starter and you might remember dining at a Berni Inn restaurant.
They used to serve Special Coffee - Brandy or Vodka or Whisky in with hot coffee and cream floating on the top. Plus, of course, the obligatory chocolate mint (Elizabeth Shaw?) We used to do it at home pouring the cream over the back of a spoon - the spoon having sat in the glass to prevent it cracking when the hot coffee was added. Dunno why but I had a sudden memory of it and I went googling - only to find nothing really matching it. It's all liqueurs and cocktails rather than a Russian Coffee, which was my choice. Does anyone still do this? we could also spot the customers that would have the prawn cocktail, followed by the well done 8oz rump steak and free ice cream a mile away |
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I recently started using muscovado sugar in my tea and coffee. Not sure why, some kind of half-baked idea that it might be healthier or tastier than white sugar. If anything it seems to be less sweet. Any thoughts?
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Re: Who remembers 'special' coffee?
Originally Posted by BristolUK
(Post 11494169)
Think back to when the height of sophistication was the choice of a prawn salad over soup as a starter and you might remember dining at a Berni Inn restaurant.
They used to serve Special Coffee - Brandy or Vodka or Whisky in with hot coffee and cream floating on the top. Plus, of course, the obligatory chocolate mint (Elizabeth Shaw?) We used to do it at home pouring the cream over the back of a spoon - the spoon having sat in the glass to prevent it cracking when the hot coffee was added. Dunno why but I had a sudden memory of it and I went googling - only to find nothing really matching it. It's all liqueurs and cocktails rather than a Russian Coffee, which was my choice. Does anyone still do this? |
Re: Who remembers 'special' coffee?
Originally Posted by Piff Poff
(Post 11494266)
They're cute
Very partial to an Irish Coffee...haven't had one in years...what a nice idea..thanks for the memory:thumbup: |
Re: Who remembers 'special' coffee?
Originally Posted by Piff Poff
(Post 11494266)
They're cute
Very partial to an Irish Coffee...haven't had one in years...what a nice idea..thanks for the memory:thumbup: |
Re: Who remembers 'special' coffee?
Originally Posted by BristolUK
(Post 11494169)
Think back to when the height of sophistication was the choice of a prawn salad over soup as a starter and you might remember dining at a Berni Inn restaurant.
They used to serve Special Coffee - Brandy or Vodka or Whisky in with hot coffee and cream floating on the top. Plus, of course, the obligatory chocolate mint (Elizabeth Shaw?) We used to do it at home pouring the cream over the back of a spoon - the spoon having sat in the glass to prevent it cracking when the hot coffee was added. Dunno why but I had a sudden memory of it and I went googling - only to find nothing really matching it. It's all liqueurs and cocktails rather than a Russian Coffee, which was my choice. Does anyone still do this? |
Re: Who remembers 'special' coffee?
Originally Posted by Shard
(Post 11494308)
I recently started using muscovado sugar in my tea and coffee. Not sure why, some kind of half-baked idea that it might be healthier or tastier than white sugar. If anything it seems to be less sweet. Any thoughts?
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Re: Who remembers 'special' coffee?
Originally Posted by bats
(Post 11494505)
Aren't you "supposed" to use brown sugar in coffee? It's usually Demerara I think. They are less refined than white sugars no idea if that makes them healthier. Does the Muscovado change the taste of the coffee much?
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