THE VILLAGE VOICE

"Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four essential food groups: alcohol, caffeine , sugar and fat." ~ Alex Levin MURPHY'S IRISH COFFEE ~ a healthy jigger of Brandy (Brian's claim to smoothness instead of Irish whiskey) ___ freshly brewed rich black coffee 1 healthy tsp. brown sugar 1 healthy jigger Brandy (or Irish whiskey) fresh whipping cream 1 Tbsp. powdered sugar 1 tsp. vanilla freshly grated nutmeg, chocolate or cinnamon In chilled bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar & vanilla. Continue whipping until medium-firm peaks forms. Warm Irish coffee glass in hot water. Wipe dry. Pour brandy (or Irish whiskey) & brown sugar into the glass and stir. Slowly pour fresh coffee filling the glass to within half an inch or so from top of glass. Carefully top with whipped cream. Garnish with grated fresh nutmeg, chocolate shavings or cinnamon. Toast loved ones and enjoy sipping through the rich cream. (Thanks Brian!) ______________ ...

"Never are voices so beautiful as on a winter's evening, when dusk almost hides the body, and they seem to issue from nothingness with a note of intimacy seldom heard by day." ~ Virginia Woolf (Night and Day) ~ WINTER SOLSTICE (Hubbard Lake) ~ 'FATHER CHRISTMAS' (dressed for Winter) ______________________ BRANDY-RUM MOCHACCINO ~ Warm yourself on frosty winter nights with this piping hot chocolate drink compliments of Mathew Tekulsky's Making Your Own Gourmet Coffee Drinks _______ cup of hot espresso 1 1/2 tsp. brandy 1 1/2 tsp. rum 1 12 tsp. creme de cacao 1 Tbsp. chocolate syrup 3 oz. steamed milk 1/4 cup heavy whipped cream ground cinnamon ground nutmeg thin wafer garnish Mix espresso , brandy, rum, creme de cacao, and chocolate syrup in a (warmed) glass. Add 1 1/2 oz. steamed milk and 1 1/2 oz. milk foam. Top with whipped cream, sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg. Garnish with thin wafer. ________ GRASSHOPPER CAPPUCCINO ~ For the minty coffee lover fro...