Cappuccino

Neal Brown

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Aug 23, 2002, 1:51:56 PM8/23/02

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I bought a cappuccino maker!

Now can somebody tell me how to make cappuccino that tastes better than
boiled work socks?

I made my first cup a few minutes ago. I think I didn't put enough water in
the thing. I ran out of steam before the milk got hot and bothered. I took
the first sip, and it blew my socks plumb across the den!!

I want this to taste like the fantastic 95 cent cappuccino I get at the 7-11
from their machine.

Any help, advice, or prayers would be appreciateded.

Thanks,

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Neal
Keep your words soft and sweet ~ Just in case you have to eat them

RaeMorrill

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Aug 23, 2002, 2:17:15 PM8/23/02

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I ran out of steam before the milk got hot and bothered. I took
the first sip, and it blew my socks plumb across the den!!
>>

Oh, Neal, what would we do without your sense of adventure? LOL

Rae Morrill in Maine
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Bambi C.

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Aug 23, 2002, 2:41:15 PM8/23/02

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>
>I want this to taste like the fantastic 95 cent cappuccino I get at the 7-11
>from their machine.
>

Here's how:
1. Go to your local grocery store.

2. Buy a tin of General Foods International Coffee, French Vanilla Cafe
flavor. The Italian flavor is pretty good too.

3. Put 4 heaping teaspoons of it in an average-size coffee mug.

4. Add not-quite-boiling water.

5. Stir.

6. Add a touch of milk.

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DustBunnySr

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Aug 23, 2002, 2:55:37 PM8/23/02

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First return the machine to where you bought it. Then follow directions in
post by Bambi C.

RaeMorrill

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Aug 23, 2002, 2:59:40 PM8/23/02

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Ah, Bambi, where were you BEFORE Neal went out and bought the cappucino maker?
LOL

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2. Buy a tin of General Foods International Coffee, French Vanilla Cafe
flavor. The Italian flavor is pretty good too.

3. Put 4 heaping teaspoons of it in an average-size coffee mug.

4. Add not-quite-boiling water.

5. Stir.

Kathy

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Aug 23, 2002, 3:11:00 PM8/23/02

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Neal,
I have a cappucino maker and have made really good ones.... Not sure what
you are doing wrong, though.

Kathy, who thinks she will get out the old cappucino maker and see if it
still works.

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JBuxton569

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Aug 23, 2002, 3:19:04 PM8/23/02

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<<2. Buy a tin of General Foods International Coffee, French Vanilla Cafe
flavor. The Italian flavor is pretty good too.>>

I prefer the Orange Cappuccino. In the summer, I make a big container of it
and keep it in the refrigerator for instant ice coffee.

Judity

Liz

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Aug 23, 2002, 3:11:20 PM8/23/02

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Bambi, you beat me to it with your instructions!

Michelle

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Aug 23, 2002, 3:23:51 PM8/23/02

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Neal,

Try different grinds, i.e. a more coarse grind gives a weaker flavor, the
more finely ground gives stronger flavor. Also, try some of those Toriani
syrups if you like flavored, like vanilla. I put a little in the bottom of
the cup, then the coffee then the cream, it hardly needs sugar. Oh ya, one
more thing, that little whirring foam milk maker thing - make sure that
after you use it you release the pressure through the tube to clear it out.
I forgot and let it go for a few hours, I guess the milk dried inside the
tube and would not blow the hot steam out anymore. I had to soak the milk
foamer thing in a large cup of hot water overnight to clear it. Just
experiment with different coffees, grinds and syrups.

Michelle

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Neal Brown

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Aug 23, 2002, 3:22:36 PM8/23/02

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uh, Typo Police, that should have been "hot and frothered"

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RaeMorrill

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Aug 23, 2002, 3:26:07 PM8/23/02

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Just
experiment with different coffees, grinds and syrups.>>

POOR MARTHA!

Michelle

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Aug 23, 2002, 3:31:12 PM8/23/02

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Oooo, that sounds good, orange cappucino. I'll have to try that one.

Michelle

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14tonks

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Aug 24, 2002, 9:41:53 AM8/24/02

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Ugh! I really don't understand how people can drink those chemical
concoctions and think they have anything to do with cappuccino.

Cappuccino is supposed to blow your socks off, Neal. This is the only
country in the world that only half roasts its coffee. Everyone else has
figured out darker is better, and Italian espresso/cappuccino is supposed to
be made with a really strong dark roast. For everyday coffee I buy El Pico,
which is a really good Puerto Rican brand. I usually make it with a
standard coffee maker though, not a clean sock, or one of those little
flannel pointy bags they sell these days to those who want to be upscale
Latino.

As to running out of steam, etc., I suppose it would be pointless to suggest
you read the directions that came with the maker? Nah, that wouldn't be
consistent with anything you've tried with your computer, and I suspect
refusing to read directions is chromosomally ingrained behavior. <smile>.

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Neal Brown

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Aug 24, 2002, 10:35:38 AM8/24/02

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Ouchies! You know how to hurt a guy!

I think the main prob was that I filled the little decanter to the 1 cup
mark with water, not realizing it was such a little cup. Okay, so it didn't
look very big, but I didn't think of that. Of course, I filled the milk up
to almost the top of the cup, resulting in milk going everywhere when I
tried to froth it, but that is another story.

My main thing is that I don't know exactly what to put in it to get the
French vanilla flavor. I bought some dark roast French grind coffee, then
used about a teaspoon and a half of Vanilla Extract, but still couldn't
taste the vanilla .

.... and I DID read the destructions!!

(not smiling - growling and snarling)

hee hee

--
Neal
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RaeMorrill

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Aug 24, 2002, 11:41:13 AM8/24/02

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(not smiling - growling and snarling)
>

<best innocent smile> Neal, it sounds like you need some coffee ......

Neal Brown

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Aug 24, 2002, 11:53:36 AM8/24/02

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I'M GONNA GIT YOU FOR THAT ONE!!!!

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Kathy

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Aug 24, 2002, 12:21:59 PM8/24/02

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Neal,
You have to buy the bottles of Toriani syrup to get the flavoring. At least
I've never used anything else that is satisfactory.

Kathy
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Neal Brown

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Aug 24, 2002, 12:31:21 PM8/24/02

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Thanks, I'll look for that

Neal

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Aug 24, 2002, 1:27:03 PM8/24/02

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On Fri, 23 Aug 2002 11:51:56 -0600, "Neal Brown" <solut...@dfn.com>
wrote:

>Now can somebody tell me how to make cappuccino that tastes better than
>boiled work socks?

And you are not alone. I have tried to make stuff with mine that
compares to what you can get at starbucks. And have been
disappointed. It's in the closet gathering dust.

Someone must use and have success with home espresso machines.
Anyone?

I was never here......

Neal Brown

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Aug 24, 2002, 1:29:54 PM8/24/02

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Make some room for mine. That's where it will be very soon.

Neal

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Bambi C.

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Aug 24, 2002, 2:46:19 PM8/24/02

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>
>Ugh! I really don't understand how people can drink those chemical
concoctions and think they have anything to do with cappuccino.
>

To a non-coffee-drinker like me, it tastes great! To paraphrase, I don't know
coffee, but I know what I like. <g>

Bambi C.

Neal Brown

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Aug 24, 2002, 4:30:55 PM8/24/02

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I bought some Vanilla Nut Cream coffee and just made a delicious cup of
cappychino!

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Neal
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RaeMorrill

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Aug 24, 2002, 6:31:14 PM8/24/02

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I'M GONNA GIT YOU FOR THAT ONE!!!!>

LOL. I thought it was rather clever myself

14tonks

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Aug 24, 2002, 6:39:51 PM8/24/02

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OK, now I understand. There are a lot of people who like orange soda and
Kool-Aid who don't like to drink juice, too. Just as long as you aren't
under the delusion that the stuff is really coffee, let alone good
cappuccino.

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Aug 24, 2002, 11:27:49 PM8/24/02

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Yeah, well obvoiusly Nestle knows how to make stuff that people like.
That's their business, they should know!

But you can go into Dietrich's, Starbucks, wherever, and get great
stuff.

I sure haven't found the combination.

I even bought a better machine. One with a "pump". The first one
just worked by hot water under pressure. The Krups pump thing? No
difference. It must be me. I should apply for a job at Starbucks.
Work their long enough for them to spill the beans on the secret.

Hmm.

On Sat, 24 Aug 2002 14:30:55 -0600, "Neal Brown" <solut...@dfn.com>
wrote:

>I bought some Vanilla Nut Cream coffee and just made a delicious cup of
>cappychino!

I was never here......