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Recipe: Jiaren Cafe’s Tiramisu Dessert Coffee
The Tiramisu Dessert Coffee pictured with some pumpkins on the counter.
Learn the craft behind one of Jiaren Cafe’s seasonal drinks. | Photo via Jiaren Cafe
We can all agree that the South Bay boasts delicious food from a wide range of eateries — made by even more excellent chefs, bakers, and baristas. In this new series, we will be sharing recipes from local establishments that will get you cookin’ like the pros. 🍴

Our first featured recipe comes from Jiaren Cafe (1171 Homestead Rd., Ste. 140B, Santa Clara), and here is what founder Jaden Zhao had to say about it:

“For this season’s top pick, we are introducing the Tiramisu Dessert Coffee! The sweetness and milk choice is completely customizable up to your sweet tooth — and if you’re craving sweets in the nighttime, nothing will stop you from having this drink, we have it in decaf.”

☕ Ingredients

  • Double shot espresso
  • Mascarpone cheese
  • Heavy cream
  • Egg yolk
  • Milk of your choice
  • Cane sugar
  • Tiramisu concentrate
  • Whipped cream
  • Cocoa powder

☕ Directions

  1. Make the tiramisu cheese first by mixing mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, egg yolk, tiramisu concentrate, and sugar together. Beat the mix with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form.
  2. Mix espresso shots, sugar, and milk in a cup as the base.
  3. Scoop the tiramisu cheese on top of the coffee.
  4. Decorate the drink with whipped cream.
  5. Sprinkle cocoa powder on top of the tiramisu cheese and whipped cream.
Want more guidance from some skilled baristas? You’re in luck. Sign up for one of Jiaren Cafe’s upcoming latte art classes in a group or private setting — tickets start at $70.

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  • 31 Skulls Live Art Auction | Fri., Oct. 28 | 7-10 p.m. | Local Color Digital Underground Studio, 300 S. First St., San Jose | $60.00 - $1,000.00 | Come dressed in goth formal wear + see hand-painted skulls for sale, drinks from the Mystery Bar, a photobooth, and more.
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Saturday, October 29
  • Beerwalk - Halloween Edition | Sat., Oct. 29 | 1-5 p.m. | Japantown, 167 E. Taylor St. San Jose, CA 95112 | $50.00 | Participate in a “The Ring"-themed beerwalk featuring 12 different breweries + live music.
  • Community Day: Día de Los Muertos | Sat., Oct. 29 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | San Jose Museum of Art, 110 South Market Street, San Jose | Free | Celebrate Day of the Dead with live entertainment, cultural demonstrations, and an eclectic mix of art-making experiences.
Sunday, October 30
  • Levitt San Jose Fall Concert Series 2022 | Sun., Oct. 30 | 3 p.m. | St. James Park, 2nd Street & St. James St, San Jose | Free | Catch funk + soul group Orgōne, while enjoying food trucks, vendors, and a beer garden.
  • The Night Before Halloween | Sun., Oct. 30 | 2-8 p.m. | Blanco Urban Venue, 12 N. San Pedro St., San Jose | $36.00 - $62.00 | Enjoy a spooky night of costumes, drinks, and a full lineup of local DJs.
Monday, October 31
  • Gays of the Night (Day) | Mon., Oct. 31 | 12-2 p.m. | Q Corner Headquarters, 1075 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose | Free | Wear your coolest costume + grab exclusive Halloween goodies and treats.

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PLAN YOUR HALLOWEEKEND

Weather
  • 73º | Sunny | 2% chance of rain ☀️
Plan Ahead
  • Fluffy is comin’ to town. Gabriel Iglesias will perform four shows at San Jose Improv from Jan. 6-7, 2023. Tickets are available now — get yours before they sell out. 🎤
Traffic
  • Pavement + striping work will be done along the Guadalupe River Trail, between Woz Way and Virginia Street, making it unavailable for use. Repairs will begin on Mon., Oct. 31 — a completion date has not yet been determined. 🚧
Biz
  • Two tech companies — Comet Technologies + Gener8 — recently leased large office and research buildings in North San Jose. Both will be moving from different South Bay locations and will have the opportunity for larger expansions. 🏢 (East Bay Times)
Civic
  • The city will hold its first Disparity Study Meeting on Mon., Nov. 14, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Minority-, women-, disabled veteran-, and LGBTQ+- owned businesses are encouraged to offer input on the city’s practices for selecting vendors with equity + accessibility in mind.
Health
  • The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors recently voted unanimously to increase funding by $4.6 million for mental health + substance use programs. Funds will go towards distributing free Narcan kits around the county and hiring more inpatient treatment staff at local hospitals. (KRON 4)
Community
  • CreaTV will host an in-person community chat with District 3 Councilmember Raul Peralez today from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at 38 S. Second St. Learn more about CreaTV’s new space, celebrate National Arts & Humanities Month, and get updates from City Hall.
Outdoors
  • San Jose’s Parks & Rec Department is inviting residents to help name a new park coming to 1343 The Alameda. To vote, join a virtual webinar on Thurs., Nov. 3, 6:30-8 p.m. 🌳
Cause
  • Local car club Goombahs recently helped raise more than $6,000 for Second Harvest of Silicon Valley through a car show fundraiser. This money will go towards providing 12,000+ meals to those in need. 👏
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Oh, capy days

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo welcomes two new capybaras
Two capybaras sitting in their habitat.
Join us in welcoming the newest members of Happy Hollow. | Photo via Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo recently welcomed two one-year-old capybara sisters who were born last October at the Abeline Zoo in Texas.

Though capybaras are not an endangered species, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) recommended that they be moved as part of the Capybara Species Survival Plan — which relocates species to other zoos in order to support their genetic health.

Quick capybara facts:
  • They are the largest living rodents in the world.
  • They’re relatives of the guinea pig, and can weigh up to 150 lbs.
  • They can live up to 8-10 years in the wild, 12 in captivity.
Visit the sisters from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Weds.-Fri. + 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the weekends. (Psst... you can get $5 off your admission ticket if you come in a costume from now until Sun., Oct. 30.)
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Today’s issue was written by Alyson.

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