Hmmm...Blue Mountain coffee...so Goooood!

I love chocolate, obviously.  But I also love coffee.  In case you have no notice already, coffee and chocolate are soul mates.  They compliment each other so well, it is unbelievable.  Usually, if you love chocolate, you also love coffee.  I haven't met that many people who love only one or the other.  I also don't talk to those people who only love one or the other.

I am not one of those "coffee lovers" who soaks in Starbucks all day.  I don't even drink coffee everyday.  However, I do know a good cup of coffee when I get some.  In case you don't know what Blue Mountain is, it is a coffee from Jamaica, and it is just super delicious.  It is not the most expensive coffee, priced about $50+ per pound usually, but it is very incredible.  Some coffee enthusiasts go quite far with their coffee, such as the way of brewing, the equipments for brewing, and the proper tasting process.  They claimed that certain things should be done to get the best result of coffee.  I am not that picky, and the cup of Blue Mountain I got from my friend's coffee maker was still mighty delicious.  Just drinking it black was delicious.  I thought that I should pay the proper respect to Blue Mountain.  But the coffee did not have an overwhelming bitterness like most black coffee did.  It was also very smooth, and it left very little aftertaste in your mouth.  It was one of the best cup of black coffee I've ever had(but I also don't drink coffee black usually...).  Anyway, just sharing my thoughts on Blue Mountain coffee.  It really is quite good.   

Hazelnut Mocha with Nutella...mmmm

I am a BIG fan of Nutella.  If you don't know what Nutella is, then...you should see a doctor.  Nutella is a hazelnut chocolate spread, usually found in the section with jams and peanut butter.  Once you tried Nutella, there really isn't anything else that you would rather have than Nutella.  It is so versatile, and you can put it on anything.  Pancakes, waffles, crepes, toasts, or use it for desserts.  So, I am going to share with you guys a Nutella mocha recipe that will knock your binoculars off(because it makes no sense to knock someone's socks off...you can't knock off socks, it is physically impossible).  

Ingredients:
1 1/4 cup of whole milk (has to be whole, because we want the richness)
1 1/2 tablespoons Nutella spread (it is easier to scoop out at room temperature)
2 teaspoons dutch processed cocoa powder(just any good cocoa powder will do)
1 1/2 teaspoons instant espresso powder(or freshly brewed espresso is even better)
Whipped cream for topping


1. Start by heating the milk in a 2 quarts sauce pan over medium-low heat.  When the milk is warm enough, add the Nutella and whisk until blended.  
2. Turn the heat down to low, and add the cocoa powder and espresso and mix until well-blended.  Taste for sweetness.  If you like it sweeter, then add some sugar.  
3. A dollop of whipped cream for the topping to finish.  


Enjoy your delicious Nutella Mocha and your whipped cream mustache! 


I give it a 7 out of 10.

Goal Accomplished!!!

So last summer, I made a random goal that I will taste all the flavors of Haagen Dazs ice cream.  On the day of March 20th, 2010, I've accomplished my goal.  I've tasted all the available flavors(currently 33 flavors) of Haagen Dazs regular series, Five series(including the discontinued Brown Sugar), and several flavors of Reserved series, which was discontinued.  I did not, however, try any of the "ice cream wannabes" such as sorbets and yogurts.  They are not, in my opinion, considered products with true Haagen Dazs spirits, therefore I have absolutely no respect for them. 

Product Review: Haagen Dazs Limited Edition Midnight Cookies & Cream Ice Cream

Somehow eating cookies and cream at midnight is different from eating it in early afternoon.  The rich chocolate ice cream with chunks of chewy chocolate cookies throughout gave the ice cream an edge over its older brother — regular cookies & cream.  The cookies are chewy, and almost like brownie consistency.  

I give it a 6 out of 10. 

Product Review: Haagen Dazs Limited Edition Dark Chocolate Mint Ice Cream

The rich and deep flavor of dark chocolate ice cream with a hint of mint, how perfect!  If you love dark chocolate, which you should, and you love mint, this is the ice cream for you to indulge.  The bitterness of dark chocolate balanced out the sweetness of the ice cream.  Plus, the refreshing note of mint completes the ice cream into perfection.  

I give a 8 out of 10.