Sunday, February 12, 2012

Homemade Cappuccino

Last night we had a fabulous dinner at Ca 'Del Sole and with dessert my husband had a cappuccino. It had been so long since I had one, I usually order a latte, and I loved it. So for breakfast this morning I decided to make my own. I don't have a milk frother but I improvised with a pot of hot milk and my immersion blender. It worked perfectly. The milk was steamy, frothy, creamy and delicious.


I love this cup and saucer. My sister gave me 2 of them for my birthday a few years ago. Makes me smile whenever I use them.


 Anthony Bourdain had a cappuccino in Rome on his new show The Layover and it showed the Italians finishing their drink by using a spoon to eat the cream at the end. Delicious!


You'll need an espresso maker for this drink. I use the 12-cup stovetop one. I've had a fancy electric one in the past that didn't make espresso nearly as well as this one does.

Do you make fancy coffee drinks at home? What's your favorite?

5 comments:

  1. For awhile I did peppermint mochas. I used peppermint mocha coffee creamer and dark chocolate almond milk. It got old though. I'd love to have an espresso maker. It's on the list along with a vitamix!

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  2. mmmmmmmmmm! Love fancy coffee drinks :). I never make them at home

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  3. What a perfect treat! I love cappuccinos!

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  4. Wow! Your home is like a mini cafe now...Your cappuccino is very professional made.

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  5. I have that same espresso maker in my motor home - it makes camping so much tastier! Your cappuccino looks wonderful.

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