12/15/2004 07:25:37 PM|||Scott Lewis|||

For many Americans, the holiday season is time well spent with family and friends, sharing traditional meals, like turkey with all the trimmings and the de rigueur desserts -- from pumpkin, pecan and apple pies to cookies and rugalach. Indulging in delicious desserts is as much a part of holiday traditions as presents. To make those holiday desserts taste that much sweeter, consider serving coffee that complements the menu.
A Perfect Pair

Like wine, coffee can be paired with foods in a way to enhance all flavors. The general rule is that darker coffee roasts complement heavier foods while light-roasted coffee pairs with more delicate delectables. Flavored coffees, like Dunkin' Donuts Hazelnut, French Vanilla, and Cinnamon and Spice, are light-roasted to give prominence to the flavor.

Dunkin' Donuts Original Blend is a smooth and delicious blend that harmonizes with breakfast and brunch treats, just as easily as cookies and pastries. Cafe Blend, a robust and slightly darker roast, is a match for rich chocolate desserts. Serving an apple pie? The rich aroma of French Vanilla coffee will balance the sweetness of the fruit for a combination that is sure to wow the entire dinner table. Hazelnut coffee is a delicious foil for pumpkin pie and nothing complements the complexity of pecan pie like Cinnamon and Spice coffee.

Brew it Up Right

A great cup of coffee is the ideal way to signal the end of a delicious meal and the beginning of the rest of an enjoyable evening. "Dunkin' Donuts makes it easy for consumers to enjoy delicious coffee at home by offering whole beans and ground coffee in convenient one-pound bags," says Ellen Walker, Product Development Manager for Dunkin' Donuts. "Brewing that perfect pot of coffee is easy, but there are a few tips, and tricks, to keep in mind."

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|||110428357270050084|||How to Brew the Best Coffee in America at Home1/07/2005 11:34 AM|||Peggy|||I love Dunkin Donuts coffee more than you could know, but it sucks when made at home. I tried all the tips listed and it just wasn't the same. I learned from my Dunkin Donuts people that they make their coffee with HOT (129 degrees) water not cold -- maybe that is the issue? I sure wish I could make it myself and have it taste the same.