Oh, I do love me some cappuccino. A few years ago we received a Bialetti Mukka that makes a lovely cup, but I leave the operation of it to Pops. You see, I've only recently painted over an espresso stain on the kitchen ceiling. Be warned, a misaligned valve turns into a coffee rocket.Now, thanks to my friend Kelly, I've discovered a marvelous trick to creating a cheater cappuccino, frothy foam and all.
First, find yourself a microwave-proof container with a screw top lid (little mason jars work like a charm). Fill it about half full with milk or cream (the fattier the frothier!), screw on the lid tightly, and shake it hard for a good 20 seconds.Unscrew, place in microwave for a minute (less if you have a fast micro), and foamy goodness will soon be yours. Pour the warm milk into a steamy cup of strong coffee, holding the foam back with a spoon. Top with as much froth as you can handle!
makes me wish I liked coffee, that foam looks fun! neat pictures.
ReplyDeleteGreat tip. I love it when I can do something fancy without much effort.
ReplyDeleteThe blender makes great froth too!
ReplyDeleteMy husband bought a frother thing that looks like a french press at Williams Sonoma last year so that's what we use.
ReplyDeleteI'm not really a coffee drinker, but you make it sound good. And I like the red table cloth!
ReplyDeleteSeeing as I am not a coffee lover {at all!} the froth is what I consider to be the very best part of a cappuccino.
ReplyDeleteAgreed-- froth is definitely the best part. Thanks for passing on the tip.
ReplyDeleteI have not yet painted over the espresso stains on my ceiling! It finally did happen to me ... about three weeks ago in an impressive Old Faithful-like display. The Bialetti is wonderful but it's tricky, VERY tricky!
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