It’s subtle, but surprising.
The freezer is the place where my good food intentions often go to die.
But this time, I wasnt going to let those bananas go to waste.
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
After I brushed off the ice crystals, it was time to bake somebread.
I pulled up mygo-to recipeand started pulling out the ingredients.
But this time, I felt like spicing up my usual loaf a little bit more.
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
The flan, like my banana bread, is made with cinnamon and other warm spices.
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Why not?
I addeda teaspoon of espresso powderto the batter, and crossed my fingers.
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Instant coffee is different because it comes in granules and is less intensely flavored.
If you thought it was finely ground espresso beans, youre not alone.
After a few more bites, I got a hint of it, along with the cinnamon.
It wasnt a prominent flavor, but it was there in the background.
Espresso powder gave it a little complexity and depth that wasnt there before.
