coffee break

Things have been quite busy in my neck of the woods, so I thought it might be time for a coffee break.

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I am pretty flexible about a lot of things - but a non-negotiable in my morning schedule (well, schedule may be a bit ambitious for my day) is coffee!

I am not naturally a morning person, but the promising aroma emanating from the moka pot on the stove will get me up - that quiet time in the morning with our coffee . . .

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Yes - I have been known to pack my very own moka pot when  moving into uncharted coffee territory.   and no - instant coffee is not really coffee! 

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As much as I love coffee, I don't really do breakfast,
so a biscotti to nibble on with my coffee is perfection
(I never dip!)

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This recipe is via Urvashi at The Botanical Baker - click HERE for details

I love this Moka print by Luzelle of Mengsel

She prints it on cotton dish cloth as well- I think I might treat my kitchen!

I've recently stumbled across some lovely vintage images here on pinterest - more moka love.

I prefer to drink my coffee out of a teacup kind of size - never a mug! These ones from the online site Superbalist are rather nice don't you think?

And finally - while you are enjoying your coffee you might want to listen to some Coffee Pot Blues by Pokey LaFarge and the South City Three 

I hope you have a lovely weekend & are able to take time to smell the coffee!
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Smoked Cardamom Ice Cream

With a salty honey caramel swirl!

I first stumbled across the recipes of The Bojon Gourmet when her Moroccan Mojito caught my eye, and since then, although I have never met Alanna, I know we have at least two things in common . . .  a love of all things cardamom, along with a weakness for a good home made ice cream.

 There is something really satisfying about making ice cream in all its opulent and non-compromising glory!

When I saw her recipe for Smoked Cardomom Ice Cream I thought it was definitely time to dust off that ice cream maker and rustle through my spice box!

so if this sounds like something you could slip into your weekend agenda,

 have a look HERE for the recipe.
(all images via The Bojon Gourmet)

Enjoy your weekend !

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