Synopses & Reviews
From Milan to Mexico City, Budapestto Bangkok, Seattle to your hometown, nothing both unites and divides people like coffee. It's our favorite beverage, after water, yet heated debates about the best brewing and serving methods abound. In Coffee Love, Daniel Young captures the special traditions and rituals of coffee-drinking cultures around the worldand shares 50 authentic recipes for soul-satisfying coffee drinks.
Discover unique espresso libations such as Caffè Marocchino, a mini cappuccino from Milan, or Tiramis? Coffee, an award-winning pick-me-up from Norway. Sample a zabaglione-layered Caffè Imperatore from Venice, an orange-infused Maria Theresia from Vienna, or a chocolate-laced Bicerin from Turin. And savor a genuine Turkish Coffee, a French Café au Lait, or a Mexican Café de Olla.
During the hot summer months, cool down with a Cold-Brewed Iced Coffee, a Coffee Milkshake, a Greek-Style Frappé, or a Vietnamese Iced Coffee. And to take any party to the next level, try an absinthe-spiked Slavia Macchiato from Prague, a flaming brandy Carajillo from Madrid, or a tequila-infused Espresso Platino from Los Angeles.
Throughout the book, Young's engaging profiles and evocative photographs bring the coffee experience to life. You'll visit fabled coffee shrines such as Café Sperl in Vienna, you'll meet Bologna's most accomplished barista, and you'll learn the secrets of the world's most distinctive coffee drinks. If you love coffee and want to explore many great ways to enjoy it, this book is your indispensable guide.
Synopsis
For coffee lovers, this is a dream book--50 recipes from around the world, plus evocative text about the love of coffee, cafes, and coffee bars, with a beautiful four-color package and impulse-purchase price.
* 50 easy-to-follow recipes, from basics like Espresso and Cappuccino, to delectable dessert drinks such as Greek-style Frappe and Coffee Ice Cream Soda.
* 4-color recipe and lifestyle photos throughout, including photos of coffeehouses and coffee culture from around the world.
Synopsis
A coffee lover knows a good cup of coffee from the first sip; you close your eyes and savor it. Well-made, delicious coffee can be transportingwhether you are easing into the day with a frothy cappuccino, luxuriating in the richness of a bicerin (made with espresso, hot chocolate, and cream), or sipping a coffee-accented cocktail to kick-start an evening of fun. Coffee Love takes you on a coffee-lover's journeyfrom Seattle to Venice to Thailandfor some of the best recipes in the world to satisfy your coffee cravings.
About the Author
Daniel Young is a respected food journalist and critic who writes for publications ranging from the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times to Gourmet, Bon Appetit, Conde Nast Traveler, and Elle Decor. The former restaurant critic for the New York Daily News, he is the author of The ParisCafe Cookbook and The Bistros, Brasseries, and Wine Bars of Paris, among other books. His web site is youngandfoodish.com
Table of Contents
Introduction.
The Espresso Bar.
The Coffeehouse.
National Brews.
Shakes, Frappes, & Milks.
Spirits and Cocktails.