How to Make Latte Foam without an Espresso Machine

Need some froth to make a proper caffe latte? You don't even need a special machine (aka: espresso machine) to get the job done right. Here's the options you have, coffee lover, to great frothy amounts of delicious milky foam:

1. Use a good quality whisk! Heat milk slowly in a pot on top of the stove, and whisk away - increasing the amount you whisk as the heat slowly heats. Don't let the milk boil, or you'll have a mess on your hands. You just want heated frothy milk. And remember to only fill the pot about one third to one half full, as the volume of the frothy milk will need room to expand.

2. Use a French press! Grab your Bodum and use it in a whole new way...heat milk first in a pot on the stovetop until very hot, but not boiling. Pour carefully into your Bodum container and pump the plunger until the steamed milk is nice and frothy. Again, allow plenty of room for the froth to expand.

Voila, delicious steamed milk foam -- perfect as a basis for all sorts of decadent latte creations. Next lesson? How to use this steamed milk foam to make a latte at home. Stay tuned!

Coffee Creations - Coffee Recipes - Easy Eggnog Coffee

Want a different twist to your regular cup of Joe? Try this easy variation using eggnog that I just tried, and it was delicious! Hope you'll enjoy this variation of mine...

• Make your brewed coffee a little stronger than you normally would - you'll be using more eggnog than your usual cream, so you don't want the end result to be too weak.
• Pour coffee into mugs - about 2/3 full. Fill the rest of the way with full fat eggnog. (You could use lower fat instead, if you prefer.) Stir well and add about a teaspoon of honey, if necessary, to sweeten.
• Top with freshly whipped cream and a grating of fresh nutmeg. OR...also delicious with a grating of a gingersnap cookie on top to add a little spice.
• An extra fun twist - use a cinnamon stick as a stirrer when serving these warming drinks!
• Of course, a shot of rum could also be added to these Eggnog Coffees.

Enjoy!

A Lotta Latte Love Going Around - Latte Products and Gifts

Today on Coffee Creations it's all about Lattes -you know, those smooth delightful coffee creations with a healthy helping of comforting foam on top. If you love lattes, then you will adore these latte picks of the day:

Latte Frother
Make the gorgeous froth on your lattes foamier and frothier than ever with this stylishly designed Stainless frother by Aerolatte.


Latte Mugs
These stylish double-walled latte mugs by Bodum are like miniature pieces of artwork - complete with foam laden lattes nestled snugly inside! Absolutely stunning ways to serve your freshly made hot drinks to friends.