German chocolate Brownies

Brownies

12 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled

3 large eggs

1 cup granulated sugar

1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar

1/4 tsp salt

1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 cup + 3 Tbsp cocoa powder

1 cup all-purpose flour

German Chocolate Topping

1/2 cup evaporated milk (full fat)

2 large egg yolks

1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar

1/4 cup salted butter,Diced

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

3/4 cup sweetened, shredded coconut,

2/3 cup chopped roasted or toasted pecans

1.Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

2.In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs until frothy and slightly pale, about 1

minute on high.

Add granulated sugar, brown sugar and salt and mix until well

combined. Add vanilla.

3.Sift cocoa and flour over top, pour in melted butter, mix on low until combined.

4.Pour batter into prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.

5.Bake in preheated oven until toothpick inserted into center comes out

with a thin coat of batter, about 35 - 40 minutes. Cool completely on a

wire rack.

For the topping:

6. In a medium saucepan combine, evaporated milk, egg yolks, brown

sugar and butter. Cook mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly,

until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.

7.Stir in vanilla, then mix in shredded coconut and chopped pecans. Allow

mixture to cool to room temperature.

8.Spread over Cooled brownies…

Cut brownies into squares just before serving.

Enjoy!!!

Who loves orange soda?

Orange Soda Pound Cake!

Cake

3 sticks Butter, Softened

3 c. Sugar

5 whole Eggs

3 c. All-purpose Flour

1/2 tsp. Salt

1 c. Orange Soda

2 tbsp. (additional) Orange Soda

2 drops Orange Food Coloring (optional)

GLAZE

3 c. Powdered Sugar (more If Needed), Sifted

Pinch Of Salt

1/4 c. Orange Soda (more If Needed)

1 tbsp. Orange Juice

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Combine flour and salt, then add it 1 cup at a time, mixing after each addition. With the mixer on low, slowly add 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons orange pop until combined. Add orange food coloring now!

Thoroughly spray a bundt pan with nonstick baking spray. Add large spoonfuls of batter until the pan is filled, then even out the surface. Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes, or until a butter knife comes out clean. Remove the pan from the oven and let it sit in the pan for 5 minutes. Carefully turn it out onto a cooling rack and let it cool.

Combine all the glaze ingredients in a bowl and gently whisk until thick (you might need to add more powdered sugar!) Use a spoon to drizzle it all over the cake.

Allow glaze to set! Then Enjoy.

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Hollywood FLorida has coffee shops? YEa, Bean & rose! Duh

This weeks Coffee Shops Come from

Fort Lauderdale, Fl.

Love finding little coffee shops gems on my work layovers.

This week I stumbled into Bean & Rose Craft Coffee House! So adorable. Apparently you should try their “Rose Latte” hence the name… but I did not put two and two together until after I ordered. I ordered and loved might I add the, French Vanilla Latte (fave) and the Cinnamon Latte.

I honestly really wanted to venture to Miami and get some good ole cuban coffee, but it was nice to venture around “Hollywood, Florida”. Next time I’ll try that “Rose Latte”!

Thats all I have for now!

Have a Great weekend!

Tam

Coffee run to colombia!

So out of extreme coffee need I picked up a trip to Bogota, Colombia to get some “real” coffee. The trip gets in around 5am and departs back to Houston around 5am the next day, so I had 24 hours to do some caffeinated damage in Colombia.

First, I went to a Juan Valdez Cafe just to experience the “Starbucks like” vibe and experience and well… that’s exactly how it felt but most definitely rated above Starbucks. Also, they have a rum cold brew and an Irish latte with baileys… just so ya know 😉lol

After leaving Juan Valdez, my flying partner was already over my over zealous coffee venture so we returned to the hotel and I explored Devocion Cafe. This little cafe located in our hotel would’ve been absolutely perfect if I hadn’t had the previous latte. I instantly regretted my Juan Valdez after the first sip! I was so disappointed that I didn’t come here first. The aesthetic was like an “old timey” cafe, I really want to compare it to some cafes I’ve experienced in Amsterdam but I don’t want to dim the light of Colombian cafes. Anywho, I digress, overall this cafe was adorable, coffee was strong and robust! I am so glad the location is in such close proximity to our hotel so I’ll definitely be back!

Later in the evening, due to the constant rain, I was able to experience one more suggested cafe, Cafe Quindio! This place… this place… hold on while I wipe the drool off my lip.. THIS PLACE right here was my favorite! All in all a ten out of ten for me. I wish I could slide you a cup through the screen but the best I can do is link them below and share my photos and opinions. Honestly, the coffee, the patio, the music, the vibe, everything I need to make me stay and feel at home.

Thats all I have for now!

Have a Great weekend!

Tam

Daisy chain Coffee Shop des moines, ia

This week I stumbled into Daisy Chain Coffee! So dope. This shop is ran and operated by Daniel, who apparently doubles as a bee farmer (or is it bee keeper). Whatever it is, because of it there are so many honey products in this shop. I’m also pretty sure I should have got the Miel Latte now that I think about it. Now I did not notice any food in the empty window display so I’m guessing thats not the focus here, but thats ok, I still loved the coffee and the experience.

I discovered that Daniel also had quite a bit of Intelligentsia Coffee items in his shop which led me to finding out that Intelligentsia is his background! If you’ve been to Chicago,Intelligentsia is a Coffee Shop you should be aware of!

Anywho, all in all… Im so glad I was able to experience one of the TWO coffee shops available in Des Moines. I even got a bag to take home and I’ve been brewing it all week!

Thats all I have for now!

Have a Great weekend!

Tam