COOL BEANSThe first sip is a revelation. It looks like iced coffee, smells like iced coffee, but where was all the acidity? That unpleasant tang of over-roasted beans or burnt, then cooled coffee? Nowhere to be found, thank God. Without a doubt, it was the smoothest, purest cup of coffee (not just iced coffee, but pure, unadulterated coffee) I’d ever had. It was love at first sip. Cold-brewed iced coffee isn’t new in the industry – it isn’t even new to Datz – but Tampanians are rediscovering these cool beans in a whole new way which is making our baristas very excited. We make our cold coffee with a contraption called a Yama cold-brew siphon—a 4-foot tower of twisting glass pipes and jars, which drips one drop per second for 13-16 hours to make a lighter concentrate that we believe retains more of the beans’ original character than other cold-brew methods. Plus, it’s just pretty cool to look at. Don’t believe us… check out this video from Yama Cold Brew
HOW-TO: COLD BREW ICED COFFEE Ingredients: Tools: long-handled spoon, 1-gallon jar, bowl or bucket, for brewing; very fine sieve, permanent coffee filter or several layers of cheesecloth, 48-oz. carafe; ice-filled tall glasses . Directions: Place grounds in a 1-gallon brewing container. Slowly pour 64 oz. of room-temperature water over the grounds, then stir with a long-handled spoon. Let steep at room temperature for 12 to 16 hours, stirring occasionally. After 12 to 16 hours, filter the coffee concentrate into a 48-oz. carafe using a very fine sieve, permanent coffee filter or several layers of cheesecloth. Pour the coffee concentrate into ice-filled tall glasses, diluting it with cold water, milk or cream to taste, taking into account the dilution that will come from the ice as it melts. Cover the carafe and store unused coffee concentrate in the refrigerator for up to one week. Looking for more iced coffee alternatives? Check out this story by tbt*s Janet Keeler |
12 Days of Christmas Giveaways Day 6!
Uh… Forget the six geese a-laying! Today we’re giving away a complimentary appetizer to the most creative foodie tweet about Datz. Be sure to include @datz4foodies in your tweet. |
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On the 6th day of Christmas, Datz gave to me…
12 Days of Christmas Giveaways Day 5!
five golden rings! Of Italian goodness, that is. A duet of tasty taralli bread snacks with harvest-fresh Italian extra virgin olive oil.
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On the 5th day of Christmas, Datz gave to me…
12 Days of Christmas Giveaways Day 4!
one deliciously decadent, datzified meal! But ONLY if you are the Foursquare Mayor at 11:59pm tonight! |
On the 4th day of Christmas, Datz gave to me…
12 Days of Christmas Giveaways Day 3!
On the 3rd day of Christmas, Datz gave to me… your choice of one Guy Fieri salsa or bbq suace! To enter into today’s contest, share your most creative culinary use for your favorite Guy Fieri sauce or salsa in the comment section, and we’ll pick not one, but two winners! Don’t forget to leave your email so we can notify you! It will not be published! If you are viewing this through our Facebook tab, click on the title of this blog to see the comment box.
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And the winner is……. Tanya!
Five Halloween Must HavesForget the big bag of branded chocolate bars – why not throw a Halloween party with these delicious, foodie-pleasing treats, instead!
Handmade William Dean Chocolates These gourmet chocolates include such decadent flavors as Banana’s Foster, Apple Pie, Cappuccino and Crème Brulee. Y-U-M!
Bogle Phantom Wine This is a hauntingly delicious wine with notes of juicy boysenberry and black fruit and deep aromas of pipe tobacco and black pepper with hints of clove and vanilla! It is a perfect blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Mourvèdre.
Homemade Carmel Corn Here’s how you can make your own! 15 cups of pop corn 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
In a sauce pan, heat sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt. Stir occasionally until bubbly around edges. Boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add baking soda. Stir until foamy. Pour the mixture on popcorn; continue to stir until well covered. Bake one hour, stirring every 15 minutes. What’s Halloween without something pumpkin flavored? It might as well be a cocktail! Mix it with coffee, serve it on the rocks or put it in a martini glass with vanilla vodka! Fulton’s Harvest Pumpkin Pie Liqueur What’s Halloween without something pumpkin flavored? It might as well be a cocktail! Mix it with coffee, serve it on the rocks or put it in a martini glass with vanilla vodka!
Pumpkin Fondue That’s right! First, clean your pumpkin and baste the insides with butter, nutmeg and cinnamon. Roast in the oven for 30 minutes and then pour your favorite cheese fondue recipe inside! Try using gruyere and spicing it up with a little nutmeg and cinnamon! Be sure to garnish with paprika to add a nice look.
Serve these treats up to your friends (some of them you can find in our Foodie’s Market, *hint*hint*) or make them for yourself! And, hey! If you’re not doing anything on the 31st, we’d sure love to have you stop by!
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Restaurant Week is here!Bust out your elastic-waist pants and bring your and appetite to Datz for Tampa Bay’s Restaurant Week 2011. This two-week promotion, which runs from Friday, August 19 to Friday, September 2, provides those of us foodies with an opportunity to savor an array of specially priced three-course meals (we’re offering 5!) from some of the Bay area’s finest eateries. Prices vary by restaurant ($25, $35 or $45) and exclude beverages, tax and gratuity.
Although the menu you at Datz is so diverse you could eat here for at least a week, you may want to check out some other local favorites. |
Skip the juice… Eat chocolate for breakfast!
Dark chocolate and cocoa have more anti-oxidant capacity and more heart-healthy flavanols than fruit juice, according to a recent study in the Chemistry Central Journal. The study, conducted by the Hershey Co., compared cocoa powder and products with fruit-based powders and juices. Cocoa came out ahead on the anti-oxidant scale over blueberry, cranberry and pomegranate powder. The differences between pomegranate juice and dark chocolate weren’t significant, researchers found. Still, dark chocolate trumped other juices in the anti-oxidant test. “Cocao seeds should be considered a ‘superfruit’ and products derived from cocao seed extracts, such as natural cocoa powder and dark chocolate, as ‘superfoods,’” the researchers said. But chocolate milk fans, beware: The health perks don’t necessarily extend to this childhood staple. Nor does it apply to hot cocoa mix. When looking for a sweet snack, a single dark chocolate truffle from William Dean or Knipschildt might, in fact, be your healthiest choice. Hallelujah! |
Italian Mushroom Toasts with Eggs
2 T unsalted butter Heat the butter with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the mushrooms and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring often, until the mushrooms are warmed through. Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir in the chives. Remove the mushrooms from the heat and keep warm. Preheat the broiler. Brush one side of each bread slice lightly with olive oil. Place the bread under the broiler for about 1 minute per side to toast lightly. Set aside while you cook the eggs. Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Crack eggs into pan and cook 2-3 minutes. Cover with a lid and cook an additional 2 minutes until whites are set, then remove the skillet from the heat. Place one egg on each toast, then top with the mushrooms and chives. Season with salt, freshly ground black pepper and paprika, and serve warm. |
Midnight Pasta
In big Italian families it’s always smart to have handy something quick that you can put together for a simple supper, or for unexpected guests. (It’s nice to be known as the host who always graciously offers something good to eat). 1# Decarolis Riccia pasta Preheat the oven to 350° F. Drain the San Marzano tomatoes and cut each tomato in half, lengthwise. Place the tomato halves face up on the baking sheet, keeping them close together. Sprinkle Midnight Spice Blend over the tomatoes and roast for about 2 hours. The tomatoes will shrivel and caramelize a bit. Remove from the oven and cool completely.
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