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Cafe Au Lait, New Orleans Style
serves 1
Ingredients:
- 1 part milk (the higher fat the better)
- 1 t confectioners sugar
- 2 parts brewed coffee with chicory
Instructions:
- Heat milk over medium, stirring frequently, until it begins to steam, about 5 min. Do not boil.
- Stir sugar into milk.
- Pour coffee with chicory over milk, stir lightly.
MamaJo’s *Almost* Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
Ingredients:
- 1 cup lemon juice concentrate
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions:
- Pour all ingredients into a small saucepan and turn heat to high.
- Stir until sugar is melted.
- Allow to simmer for a few minutes stirring occassionally.
- Dilute with cool water to taste (I use about 4 cups of water).
MamaJo’s Raspberry Simple Syrup
Ingredients:
- 2 cups frozen raspberries
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions:
- Heat water in small saucepan over high.
- Add sugar and raspberries.
- Heat to a slightly bubbly simmer, mashing raspberries with a fork or potato masher while heating.
- Pour through a fine strainer to strain out seeds and skins.
- Infuse into your favorite drink or dilute in water. Can also be used in iced tea if syrup is poured into tea before the tea is diluted.