Oops

So apparently I goofed on the link to the new Dunkin Donuts slogan in use (I added an extra http://)

this one should work:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ino6sVc6-ug

Coffee and Sex???

Heres something funny I read about coffee. Turns out coffee is linked to sexual potency and sexual activity in both men and women. Years ago experts did a study which determined that elderly people who drank atleast a cup of coffee a day were more sexually active and the men were more potent. Research has shown that coffee was even precedented as grounds for divorce because the husband could not provide his wife with enough coffee. So next time you're asked on a date and its to "Grab a cup of coffee" think of what else could be on their mind.


Read more here:
http://www.decentcoffee.com/CoffeeHistoryV.html

Coffee House History

Heres a little bit of interesting coffee house history for you all. Coffee houses first appeared in Italy in the early 1600's. They made there way to America aboout 100 years later. Coffee Houses first appeared in important port cities like Boston and New York. One of the oldest Coffee Houses in Boston, the Green Dragon, is actually the site where the Boston Tea Party was planned, ironic huh. Coffee House conspiracy to boycott tea sounds like early competition to me.



Read more about coffee house history here:
http://www.decentcoffee.com/CoffeeHistoryIV.html

Slogan Answers

Here are the answers to the slogans I posted on the 16th:
(in order)

1. Maxwell House Coffee
2. Marylou's Coffee
3. Honey Dew Donuts
4. Folder's Coffee
5. Dunkin' Donuts
6. Eight O'Clock Coffee

New Slogan in use

So after recently finding out Dunkin' Donuts had changed their ever famous "America runs on Dunkin" slogan to "You 'Kin do it" I wondered why I haven't seen or heard anything about it yet. Turns out the company introduced the slogan in one of their Superbowl Commercials this past February so without further adue, check out the premier of "You 'Kin do it"


http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ino6sVc6-ug

America Runs No More...

So I was surfing the web for my marketing class and I came across an interesting article. Turns out Dunkin' Donuts no longer will fuel America. NO, they are no filing for chapter 11 or going out of business like some other popular names we were once used to seeing in other industries, they're changing there slogan. Dunkin' Donuts will no longer be using the famous "America runs on Dunkin'" slogan that they have been using for years. As of March 2009 the company will begin to roll out their new slogan "You 'kin do it". To me the slogan sounds like something out of a Happy Madison Movie (Adam Sandler's production camp). I guess we'll just have to see how well the new slogan goes over with America, I wonder what cute little pictures Dunkies will use on there cups now?


http://adage.com/abstract.php?article_id=133572

Coffee Slogans

Can you name these coffee producers based on their slogans???

1. "Good to the last drop"
2. "The BEST coffee in town"
3. "Cool Beans"
4. "The Best part of waking up"
5. "America Runs on ___________"
6. "Wake Up its Eight O'Clock"

Chocolate Coffee Clusters YUM!

Sweet coffee, candy and nut clusters, covered in chocolate. Not a recipe for the novice candy maker. You won't regret the effort, though. These crunchy nutty treats are better than cookies.

Ingredients:
4 egg whites
2 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 cup chopped nuts
1/4 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup strong coffee
4 lbs chocolate, chopped
1/4 tsp salt

Preparation:Butter a 2-quart saucepan. Combine sugar, corn syrup, salt and coffee. Cook on high heat until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil. Stir constantly. Cook to hard ball stage without stirring. Remove from heat. In a large chilled bowl, beat egg whites to stiff peaks stage. Pour the hot syrup into the egg whites (slowly!) while beating at high speed. Once the syrup is added, continue beating until you get soft peaks. Add nuts and beat for another 5 minutes. Let cool down, then cover and put in the freezer. In a double boiler, melt the chocolate. Line several cookie sheets with waxed paper. Remove the other bowl from the freezer. Spoon out a teaspoon of the cold mixture and drop in the melted chocolate. Scoop out and place on the waxed paper. Repeat. When the mixture is used up, you can store the remaining chocolate for another use. Let the candies cool and harden, then store in the refrigerator.

Here is an interesting recipe involving Coffee

Rainforest Crunch Shake

2 shots espresso, 1 hot and 1 cold
2/3 cup frozen yogurt, vanilla
1 banana
1/4 cup coconut cream
3 tsp brown sugar
2 tbs peanut butter, crunchy
1-5 strips of dried mango, chopped
2 Brazil nuts, chopped
1/2 tsp coconut, shredded

Mix the brown sugar into the hot shot of espresso, and let cool. Blend everything except fruit and nuts, in a blender until smooth. Stir in the chopped mango and nuts. Top with coconut.
Serves 1


I have to try this one

Here's a delicious latte recipe

Caramel Latte
Makes 2 servings.
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping plus additional for drizzle, if desired
4 teaspoons instant coffee, divided
1 cup very hot water, divided

Microwave evaporated milk and ice cream topping in small, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH for 2 minutes or until very hot. Carefully pour mixture into blender; cover. Blend on high for 1 minute or until very frothy on top.Put 2 teaspoons coffee granules into each 12-ounce coffee mug. Add 1/2 cup hot water to each mug; stir. Gently pour milk mixture into each mug, spooning foam on top. Thinly drizzle foam with ice cream topping, if desired.

(you can substitute instant coffee for espresso and milk)