I feel the need for...

CAFFEINE.

It's the weekend. I've already had 2 cups but they just aren't working.

Time for another pot!

Caffeine & Migraines

As a chronic migraine recipient, I know all the tricks to fighting one off. Caffeine, of course, is my favorite. Wash down a BC Powder with a can of Mt. Dew and I'm as good as new in no time flat!

Actually, this isn't a new way of medicating a migraine:
http://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/guide/triggers-caffeine

What's Java?

Java Sparrows (Padda oryzivora), also known as Java Rice Birds and Java Temple Birds, are one of the most attractive of all finches. They are hardy, colorful, easy to breed and relatively inexpensive. The Javas are well known for their impeccable, slick plumage. They have been popular throughout the ages and are often depicted in both modern and ancient Oriental art.

Dictionary results for: Java
Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1)
Show Spelled Pronunciation [jah-vuh or, especially for 2, jav-uh] –noun
1. the main island of Indonesia. 76,100,000 (with Madura); 51,032 sq. mi. (132,173 sq. km).
2. (usually lowercase) Slang. coffee: a cup of java.
3. Trademark. a high-level, object-oriented computer programming language used esp. to create interactive applications running over the Internet.

Caffeine Pros & Cons?

Caffeine Pros & Cons (a little info for those who care) :P

How about some interesting facts?

Coffee Facts:

* Coffee represents 71% of all the United States caffeine consumption.
* When coffee first appeared in Africa, it was used as a type of religious intoxicant.
* Americans' taste for coffee grew during the early nineteenth century, as a result of tea imports being cut off due to the War of 1812.

And for your next big party, try serving this:

Coffee Punch

Ingredients:
2 quarts of vanilla ice cream, softened.
2 quarts of strong brewed coffee, cooled.
2 cups of milk.
2 cups of whipping cream, whipped.
½ cup of sugar.
1 tablespoon of vanilla extract.
Ground nutmeg.

Directions:
Combine the coffee, milk, sugar, and vanilla; stir thoroughly. Chill.

Place the vanilla ice cream in a large punch bowl.

Pour the coffee mixture over top of the ice cream, stirring gently.

Top with whipped cream, sprinkle with nutmeg, then serve.

Caffeine isn't just for drinking...

Cappuccino Cake

1 premade sponge cake.

1 cup of boiling coffee.

1 cup of condensed milk.

2 teaspoons of gelatin.

Cream, for topping.

Powdered chocolate, for topping.

Instructions:

Line a suitably sized starsol cake tin with foil and place the premade sponge cake inside.

Dissolve the gelatin in the boiling coffee.

Mix the coffee into the condensed milk.

Pour the mixture over the sponge cake, distributing so that mixture is evenly absorbed.

Place in your refrigerator for 3-4 hours or until set.

Top with cream and powdered chocolate.

Serve.

Coffee Art

This is really cool! Art you can drink: http://www.costaricacoffeeart.com/coffeefilter/coffeefilterart.php

Now I know what to get all my caffeine addict friends for their birthdays!

Canadian Coffee

Let's start this blog with a yummy coffee recipe:

Canadian Coffee

1/4 c Maple syrup, pure
1/2 c Rye whiskey
3 c Coffee, hot, black, double strength

Topping:
3/4 c Whipping cream
4 tsp Maple syrup, pure
Whip cream with maple syrup until soft mounds, set aside.

Directions:
Divide maple syrup and whiskey among 4 warmed, heat-proof mugs or goblets. Pour in coffee, leaving about an inch to cover with topping. Enjoy!