Enjoy the perfect cup of coffee, complimented by delectable café treats.

Coffee and Cake by Rick Rodgers—award-winning cooking teacher and author of more than 25 acclaimed cookbooks, including the Seasonal Gatherings and 101 series—has created a the perfect gift book for java lovers, combining the history and culture of coffee with essential information on how to best brew it in various machines, and delicious recipes for cakes to serve alongside.

Read more From the Back Cover What better way to welcome friends and family than with a steaming cup of coffee and some delectable cake?In Coffee and Cake, acclaimed cookbook author Rick Rodgers presents dozens of recipe pairings for these classic and inseparable components.

Rodgers starts with coffee, teaching the basics, from choosing the perfect beans to brewing a fabulous cup or pot.

And he offers a selection of delicious international treats, both hot and iced, that can be whipped up at home—from Spiced Mocha and Thai Iced Coffee to a Coffee Frappe and even an Espresso Martini.

Rodgers then provides an array of recipes for delicious cakes designed to be savored with coffee, whether it' s for a special after-dinner dessert or a get-together with family, neighbors, or friends.