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This is a space where we will share little bits of advice and personal tips/tricks that bring us joy! We are working hard to distill all of the event secrets locked in our brains into useful DIY knowledge to pass on to all of our followers! For instance...here is a wonderful little story about one of my favorite things...
I recently read Peg Bracken's I Hate To Cook Cookbook (as well as the appendix), published in 1958, and I was amazed at many of the hints and tips that came from her kitchen over 50 years ago. However, the one big AHA moment for me, was in her section on "Dinner Parties". Obviously, when you hate to cook and must throw a dinner party (because your husband's bosses are coming to dinner, Betty Draper) you doubly-hate to make dessert. Have no fear as Peg recommended the perfect thing - a simple Irish Coffee. I was amazed at how, well, correct she was...the Irish Coffee hits all the perfect notes at the end of a meal - sweet, coffee, and whiskey! What more do you need? She recommended serving the coffee, and if you feel like it, chocolates or pre-made cookies to round it out - I would suggest shortbread!
Irish Coffee
1 cup freshly brewed hot coffee
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 jigger Irish whiskey (1 1/2 ounces or 3 tablespoons) - my favorite would be Jameson or Tullamore Dew
Heavy cream, slightly whipped (only slightly)
Nutmeg (optional, but it looks nice)
Fill a mug with hot water to preheat it, then empty. Pour piping hot coffee into warmed glass until it is about 3/4 full. Add the brown sugar and stir until completely dissolved. Blend in Irish whiskey. Top with a collar of the whipped heavy cream by pouring gently over back of spoon. Serve hot.
Till Next Time
- Jason Jude Hill
PS: if you find yourself in San Francisco, make sure to hit the Buena Vista Cafe in Fisherman's Wharf for the best Irish Coffee I've ever had.
It should look just like this!!!!!!!!!!