Ask the Cook Jorj Morgan is the Director of Lifestyle Content for BlueSuitMom.com. Her expertise in the culinary field incorporates 25 years of entertaining as well as owning a successful catering company. She is the author of 5 books including Gorgeous: The Sum of all Your Glorious Parts, Fresh Traditions and At Home in the Kitchen. Most importantly Jorj is a mom and new grand mom. Learn more on her website Jorj.com. Coffee Substitutions Nancy writes, "What can I use in place of coffee in a baking recipe? I am not a coffee drinker and prefer not to use it at all." Answer: That's easy. Omit the coffee. The recipe that you are using is probably using coffee to flavor the cake, pie or cookie. Coffee is not an integral part of baking like flour and sugar. If the recipe calls for 1/3 cup brewed coffee, you can replace it with water. Or, if your recipe requires 1/3 cup brewed coffee and 1/3 cup buttermilk, you can substitute with 2/3 cup buttermilk. Happy Baking!! Submit your questions for Jorj More feasting challenges: • Quick appetizers • Making lumpless gravy • Grilling summer vegetables • Exciting lunch boxes Jorj Morgan is the Director of Lifestyle Content for BlueSuitMom.com.