Iced tea has been a family standby for decades. Whether home brewed or store bought, this cool and refreshing beverage is ;a perennial favorite. But what options are available when plain iced tea turns monotonous? Sodas are unhealthy and loaded with sugar. “Fruit juices” often contain less than 10% real fruit juice. Packaged, store bought …
Want to make a full bodied cup with all of the natural oils left intact? If so, a coffee press aka French press is the ticket to a great tasting cup. However, they can be tricky for the newcomer to master. Give our guide a read and you’ll be pressing your coffee with ease in no time.
A Black Eye is a type of drip coffee with a strong taste and lots of potential energy thanks to the of the two shots of included espresso. Read more about this caffeine fueled drink now.
This cake boasts a succulent layer of strawberry purée and a second of chocolate cream. Besides looking totally scrumptious, it is also quite simple to create.
Memorial Day is a holiday that elicits thoughts of beach BBQs, picnics, and fun-filled family gatherings. Let’s just take a moment to really give some thought to what Memorial Day is all about. It’s a day to reflect, thank, and celebrate our (American) heroes of war and military service, the men and women who, through personal sacrifice, …
Ever wonder about how much the flavor in your cup of coffee is influenced by the roast level of the beans? There are a multitude of different variables that go into the flavor including the cultivar, environment, and the various soil types. However, roasting (especially darker roasts) play the most important role in the flavor in the cup. Read more about the effects now.
Escargot is often served as an appetizer in Spain & France and it is easy to make at home. Butter and fresh herbs serve to make this a tasty dish. A simple recipe for Escargots de Bourgogne is included. Learn more about preparing these tasty shelled invertebrates now.
Cupping, or coffee tasting, is a standardized worldwide procedure utilized to identify the true flavor profile associated with a specific coffee. Various kinds of beans provide very different tastes as well as “mouth feel.” Their characteristics are determined by variables such as origin, cultivar, roast level, and age. Read more about how to get started with cupping now.
The Pacific Northwest area is a region that has a abundant supply of natural food products. Around the seaside towns and villages which extend from southern Oregon up into British Columbia, the plethora of fresh, tasty seafood is available in an array of markets and eateries. Read more about this fish foodie paradise now.
The Baratza Virtuoso features a timer and 40 settings from a coarse grind to very fine for espresso; a powerful 6 Amp motor reduces grind times. Read about it now!
Are you confused about what Fair Trade coffee and tea actually signifies? If so, give our guide a read and get the scoop on the Fair Trade movement.
Looking for a commercial machine for your small food stand or mancave? Check out the Quick Mill Monza. It’s overkill for the home and great for small shops.