In article et>,
"Gregory Morrow" > wrote:

> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>
>
> > On local tv last week. FWIW.
> >
> > Almost Starbuck's Frappuccino
> > Makes 4 (6 ounce) servings (Note: I think a 6-oz serving of this is a
> > joke!)
> > 3 ounces hot espresso (or double-strength regular coffee)
> > 1/4 cup sugar (or Splenda)
> > 2 1/2 cups milk (low-fat is OK)
> > 1 tablespoon dry pectin
> > 1 cup ice
> > Stir milk and pectin into coffee and sugar mixture until dissolved. Pour
> > mixture into glass filled with ice.
> > Or pour ingredients plus ice into blender and process on "frappe" for 30
> > to 45 seconds.
> > Pectin can be found in grocery stores in the baked goods section. (Try
> > canning supplies.)

> This is exactly what I make (sans pectin) all the time...and it costs
> *pennies* as opposed to the big bux you'd pay at Charbuck's....
>
> Thanks for the pectin tip BTW :-)

It's what gives it body. Wish I could claim the credit - I can't.

I'm curious: Do you measure the stuff when you make it?
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-Barb, <www.jamlady.eboard.com> An update on 7/4/04.