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L’atelier des Chefs adopts coffee matching principles in its cookery courses!

Posted by Emily, February 22nd, 2012, Comments (0)

We’re really excited to announce that, following on from our coffee matching event, celebrated London cookery school, L’atelier des Chefs has been experimenting with the winning recipe during their innovative lunchtime cookery classes. Head Chef at L’atelier and judge of our recent coffee and dessert matching competition, was so impressed … Read more

Last-minute Valentines treats

Posted by Emily, February 13th, 2012, Comments (0)

If you need a quick but ever-so-thoughtful gift for your Valentine then how about these tasty Chocolate Gingerbread Hearts? They are easy to rustle up and are a great match to our Kilimanjaro Coffee as the perfect after dinner surprise (or indulgent breakfast in bed!) Read the recipe… Read more

Matching coffee and food – Cloud Forest beans

Posted by Thierry, November 18th, 2011, Comments (0)

Following on from the food and coffee matching event we held last month, we are continuing our journey into profiling Cafedirect single-origin coffees to help you select your coffee and dessert combination with confidence – in much the same way as you would do with wine. Today we are heading … Read more

Top baking tips

Posted by Cafédirect, November 10th, 2011, Comments (0)

Last month we hosted an evening of coffee and recipe matching in the fantastic L’atelier des Chefs kitchens in London and April Harris, aka 21st Century Housewife, and April Carter (Rhubarb & Rose) were the winners with their delicious Spiced Vanilla Honey Cake (which was deemed the … Read more

Win £500 of cookery vouchers

Posted by Cafédirect, November 4th, 2011, Comments (0)

Just as certain wines match well with certain foods, so the same is true for coffee. With this in mind we are looking for the best coffee and dessert matches and are asking for your help! If you have a favourite recipe that never fails to please dinner guests, then … Read more

Harissa chicken and vegetable tagine

Posted by Cafédirect, October 14th, 2011, Comments (0)

In celebration of National Nut Day on October 22nd, Harry’s Nuts! have sent us this fabulous recipe for all Nut fans to enjoy. It’s been developed by Aggie MacKenzie herself and you can find more splendid recipes like this in Aggie’s Family Cookbook, published by Pavilion. Not only that, but … Read more

An evening of food and coffee matching

Posted by Emily, October 14th, 2011, Comments (1)

Last night we held a food and coffee matching event with a difference. We invited some members of London’s thriving and knowledgeable food blogging community along, as well as the winner from our recent Facebook competition, and set them the challenging task of creating (and making) a dessert to match … Read more

Heavenly Chocolate, Pear and Almond Cake by The People’s Kitchen

Posted by Jacquie, September 14th, 2011, Comments (0)

Fabulous dessert created by John Batho, one of the chefs-in-residence at The People’s Kitchen. I had the honour of tasting this at their recent Supper Club last weekend and it was a taste of heaven! Highly recommended – John is a genius. Machu Picchu coffee would be perfect to serve with … Read more

Matching coffee with food – Mayan Palenque

Posted by Thierry, September 6th, 2011, Comments (0)

This is the second in the coffee and food matching series of posts exploring the adventure in taste waiting for you when you match flavours in your food with notes in your coffee. It’s a bit like wine tasting and the concept of matching whites to lighter foods such … Read more

Recipe of the Month – Coffee infused chocolate truffles

Posted by Cafédirect, July 4th, 2011, Comments (0)

July’s recipe of the month comes direct from Isabelle, our friend of the month and favourite Peckham artisan chocolatier! They are incredibly moorish and the recipe is very flexible depending on how coffee v’s chocolatey you prefer your truffles. Isabelle also suggests adding chilli if you fancy spicing … Read more

Recipe of the Month – Cream Cheese Marble Brownies

Posted by Cafédirect, June 2nd, 2011, Comments (0)

June’s recipe of the month is for delicious cream cheese marble brownies; a rich combination of gooey chocolate, coffee and cream cheese. These delicious brownies will prove a hit with friends and family alike, so just make sure you bake enough of them to go round! Dial up the intensity … Read more

Recipe of the month – Michelle’s crumbly almond macaroons

Posted by Siobhan, May 11th, 2011, Comments (7)

You’re sure to impress friends with this recipe for homemade crumbly almond macaroons from Friend of Cafédirect Michelle Gander. This is one of her favourite recipes. They go very well with coffee and are quick and easy to make – perfect for those occasions when you need a sweet treat … Read more

Recipe of the month – Creamy Tiramisu with Rachel’s Yoghurt

Posted by Siobhan, April 13th, 2011, Comments (3)

A traditional Italian dessert, this creamy Tiramisu is made with Rachel’s Greek Style Natural Yoghurt and Cafédirect’s Fresh Ground Espresso Coffee. Enjoy a piece with a cup of Mayan Palenque – with it’s delicate hints of honey & vanilla it’s the perfect accompaniment to the creamy Tiramisu. Serves: 4-6 Ingredients: … Read more

Recipe of the Month – Red Nose Cupcakes

Posted by Yasmin, March 15th, 2011, Comments (1)

These cute and easy-to-make Red Nose Cupcakes are the perfect addition to your Jump in the Sack event. Sack Racing works up a healthy appetite so you could bake a selection of cakes and sellto your attendees. It’s a great way to raise even more cash for Comic Relief – … Read more

Ravinder’s Recipes of the Month

Posted by Cafédirect, February 16th, 2011, Comments (1)

This month we’re providing you with not one but two of our Friend of the Month Ravinder Bhogal’s delicious recipes made with our São Tomé Instant Hot Chocolate – both will take you to chocolate heaven! Double Chocolate Dipped Candied Peels with Cardamom and Pistachio Ingredients 4 oranges 250g caster … Read more

Recipe of the Month – San Cristobal Cookies

Posted by Siobhan, January 13th, 2011, Comments (3)

We’re starting the year with an easy to make recipe made with our San Cristobal that goes well with a cup of tea or coffee. Happy baking! Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes Makes: 15 large cookies Ingredients: 225g butter 50g Fairtrade caster sugar 225g self-raising flour 75g … Read more

Recipe of the Month – Chocolate Gingerbread Hearts

Posted by Yasmin, December 8th, 2010, Comments (0)

If you're not feeling the Christmassy vibe yet, I've got the perfect solution - bake your way into the Christmas season with these tasty festive biscuits!

Recipe of the Month: Caroline’s Paddington Cake

Posted by Siobhan, November 8th, 2010, Comments (7)

This month's recipe of the month is a sticky, spicy chocolate orange layered sponge with a delicious orange fudge frosting created by Friend of Cafédirect Caroline Turner! Also, it's dairy and egg free, so it's suitable for vegans too!

Recipe of the month – Cafédirect Mocha Pots

Posted by Siobhan, October 11th, 2010, Comments (1)

Celebrate Choclate Week with this delicious dessert. Made using our award winning Rich Roast Coffee and San Cristobal Drinking Chocolate it’s a rich, indulgent & velvety mousse that’s quick and easy to prepare. Try it out and tell us what you think. Preparation Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes … Read more

Recipe of the Month – Organic Yoghurt Affogato

Posted by Alex, September 16th, 2010, Comments (1)

We’ve joined forces with Rachel’s again this month with a special Organic Fortnight recipe.Rachel's created the recipe using some of our Great Taste Award winning products & I’ve tried to follow it and do these fine products justice!

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