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Take a Better Coffee Break!
It's one of our favorite daily moments - that brief time of day when we pause from our work, sip a cup of coffee, ponder what's next on the to-do list, and regain some of our mojo.

IN THIS ISSUE, we pursue a better coffee break with a toast to the roast, and the recipe for making the perfect cup of coffee. A bite of something sweet, always goes well with a cup of coffee, so we've included three fabulous coffee cake recipes to savor along with your favorite cup of joe.

In This Issue
Ken's Notes
Fall Cooking Classes
The Coffee Obsession
The Bean
RECIPE: Classic Sour Cream, CInnamon, Nut Coffee Cake
The Roast
The Grind
RECIPE: Banana Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake
The Brew
Exceptional Espresso
RECIPE: Apple Walnut Caramel Kuchen
Coffee Q & A
Cookbook Review
Store Hours
Join Our Mailing List!
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Ken's Notes:

Ken's Notes


Once again, Fall has hit us with a hammer instead of sneaking in slowly. The cold, damp weather we've had this past week was certainly a shock to my system, but I'm also excited about the change in seasons because of the foods that go along with it! Pumpkin pies, roasted parsnips, gingerbread cookies, cranberry dressing, strong porters, spiced eggnog.... Rich flavors and hearty foods, I can't wait!

SEASONAL COFFEE'S ARE IN STOCK
Coffee BeansSince this issue is devoted to coffee, my favorite beverage, it only seems appropriate to mention that we have a full assortment of seasonal flavors in stock right now. Silverbridge Coffee, our favorite local roaster, has just delivered Chocolate Caramel Crème, Pumpkin Spice (regular and decaf) and Cinnamon Hazelnut Crème coffees. Our K-cup inventory now includes Green Mountain Pumpkin Spice along with a Hot Apple Cider. As a side note, we now stock 48 different K-cup coffees, more than you'll find anywhere in the Valley. If you like adding a little Torani Syrup to your coffee we have Pumpkin Pie, Italian Eggnog, Peppermint, Irish Cream, Tiramisu and Chocolate Mint flavors in stock.

Autumn LeavesFALL LINENS
We've started to put out our Fall linens this week. Aprons for adults and children from April Cornell and others along with table cloths, runners, placemats and napkins. The patterns and colors are beautiful, as expected. We encourage you to shop early for linens as stock is limited to what we have on hand.

BRIDAL REGISTRY
Two RingsOur thanks to all the brides who chose to register with The Cook's Shop. It was a busy summer and we still have a few weddings coming up this Fall. When you register with us we keep your list both in the store and online. We'll help your friends and family with their shopping and offer free gift wrapping. If you have a wedding coming up this Spring we'd love to explain our program to you!

Thank you for your continued support!
Cooking Classes

     

EURO BREADS - SOLD OUT!
Tuesday, October 11, 2011 - 6:30 pm, $40
Matt Rapposelli - Executive Chef, Ohio University
Class is limited to 14.

CAKE DECORATING - Class Is Filling Fast!
Thursday, October 20, 2011 - 6:30 pm, $35
David McIntyre - Little Stir Bakery, Vienna WV
Class is limited to 14.

Roasted TurkeyTURKEY 101
Thursday, October 27, 2011 - 6:30 pm, $40
Gayle Shank - In-house Chef
Continuing our tradition of "101" classes, Gayle will teach you everything you need to pull off the perfect Thanksgiving dinner! She'll cover everything from bird prep and roasting to carving and lump-free gravy. As a special bonus, she'll answer the age old question "Should the stuffing be baked in or out of the turkey?" Class is limited to 14.

DUTCH OVEN COOKING
Wednesday, November 2, 2011 - 6:30 pm, $45
Matt Rapposelli - Executive Chef, Ohio University
Matt will focus his class on meat braising. Braising is a combination cooking method using both moist and dry heat; typically the food is first seared at a high temperature and then finished in a covered pot with a variable amount of liquid, resulting in a particular flavor. Class is limited to 14.  

KnivesKNIFE SKILLS - A Hands-On Class
Thursday, November 3, 2011 - 6:00 pm, $50.
Ed Bartush - Wusthof Factory Sales Representative. Ed will discuss knife construction, metal composition and sharpening. He'll also demonstrate proper cutting techniques along with a few tips and tricks that you can use in your own kitchen. You'll learn to properly cut onions and tomatoes, de-bone a chicken, carve a chicken or turkey and make an apple swan garnish! Best of all, you'll get your own Wusthof Classic paring knife to use and take home. This knife retails for $39.95 and has been given a "Highly Recommended" rating by Cooks Magazine - their highest rating. This is a hands-on class limited to 16.
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KNIFE SHARPENING 
Thursday, November 3 from 5 - 5:30pm  
Prior to the class, from 5 - 5:30 pm we'll be holding a sharpening session where you can bring in your knives (limit of two) and Ed will put a new edge on them for $2 each. All proceeds generated from sharpening will be donated to The Suicide Prevention Coalition of Washington County.

PIES 101 
PieMonday, November 7, 2011 - 6:30 pm, $40
Gayle Shank - In-house Chef
What better way to bring in Fall than with a pie baking class! While making three to four different pies Gayle will cover meringues, crumb tops and homemade crusts. This is a hands-on class where each participant will make their own crust and bring it home in a glass pie dish (a $7.50 value) where they can complete their own delicious desert! This is a hands-on class limited to 16.

WINTER SOUPS
Wednesday, November 30, 2011 - 6:30 pm, $35
Gayle Shank - In-house Chef
A favorite Fall class, Gayle will cover three to four hearty soups and teach you how to make a quick and easy "Cuisinart" bread. Class is limited to 14.
Coffee, How the Obsession Started
Coffee Obsession
The Coffee Bean
Coffee Beans
RECIPE: Classic Sour Cream CInnamon and Nut Coffee Cake
RECIPE: CLASSIC COFFEE CAKE
The Roast
The Roast
Roasts
Our Favorite Coffee Grinders
Our Favorite Coffee Grinders
Burr Grinders
RECIPE: Banana Chocolate Chip Cake
RECIPE: Banana Chocolate Chip Cake
Three Pans
Bundt Pan
Nordic Ware Bundt Pan
A beautiful pan for all kinds of cake baking. Distinctive designs turn any cake into a table sculpture.
Springform Pan
Springform Pan
Typically used when making cheesecakes, it's handy for many baked items when easy, removable sides are needed.
Angel Food Cake Pan
Angel Food Cake Pan
Another classic, two-part pan allows cake to bake evenly because of its center hole, and plated easily.
The Brew
The Brew
Drinking Coffee
Our Favorite Coffee Makers
Coffee Maker
Cuisinart Burr Grind & Brew 12-cup Coffeemaker

Programmable coffeemaker with 12-cup capacity. Double- wall insulated thermal carafe; built-in automatic burr grinder. Strength selector and grind control.

Coffee Maker
Capresso MT600
The compact Capresso MT600 10-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker brews in under 8 minutes, stay hot for hours, the "Drip Stop" feature. 
Coffee Maker
Capresso CM200
A Good Design™ Award winner, this programmable coffee maker extracts maximum aroma and flavor. Space-saving design.   
Exceptional Espresso
Espresso
Espresso
Espresso
Exceptional Espresso at Home
Espresso Machine
Cuisinart
Programmable Espresso Machine

Programmable espresso maker brews single or double espresso. 15 bars of pressure; uses either ground espresso or pods. Steam nozzle for cappuccino or latte.

Espresso Machine
Capresso Cafe Pump Espresso &
Cappuccino Machine
Space saving state-of-the-art 16 bar pump espresso & cappuccino machine with a ThermoBlock and continuous steam output, no downtime, no purging.
Espresso Machine
Capresso 4-cup
Espresso & Cappucino Machine
Features an exclusive Coffee/Steam selector that makes it easy to control both brewing and steaming; user adjusts coffee strength to their personal taste.    
Exceptional Espresso
RECIPE: Apple Walnut Caramel Kuchen
RECIPE: Banana Chocolate Chip Cake
Coffee Q and A
Cookbook Review
Cookbook Review
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Take a break, make a great cup of coffee, and catch a few extra minutes to relax and enjoy it thoroughly!

Dagmar & Ken

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Marietta, OH 45750
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