Wherever you are, even if you’re experiencing an Indian summer and warm weather, or an early fall chill, turning that calendar page to October evokes memories and thoughts of pumpkins and what costume to wear for Halloween. The heat of...
Time for more DIY! Recently I went to my brothers' house. They had damage due to storms a few weeks ago and were having repairs done. I volunteered to stay there while the repairs were being done (both had to...
When was the last time you tried a new brew? With Columbus Day approaching on October 12, it would be a good time to find a new favorite. Columbus Day reminds us about the excitement in searching out new worlds.As...
My first French press was a small three cup model that I picked up last year. It looks nice but is really small – three very small cups might come out of this press, or one normal size 8 -...
When’s a bean not a bean, a bush not a bush....how well do you know that bean you love? Do you know what it goes through just to please you?Your humble little coffee bean goes through a lot on its...
It seems that the earliest public dunking was performed by Eddie Cantor in the 1931 movie "Palmy Days", although there is evidence that Ronald Colman dunked his doughnut in coffee is as early as 1928.Prior to that, people would sink...
Knowledge is great, even if any given piece of information has no apparent use or benefit. After all, what we know helps define who we are and how we think about the world. Understanding ourselves tends to lead to richer,...
So one can use a french press as a milk frother! Damn. Had I known...So I gave it an attempt and lo and behold, actually I didn't try too hard. I didn't have any milk. So but I found a...
My neighbor told me to go to TJ Maxx to find a good deal on a french press. $7.99 for a 12 oz. I almost got the 35 oz. size for $15.99. In fact, I stood there for 10 minutes...
/files/photo1_1.JPG" align="left" border="5" hspace="5" vspace="5" />So what does one do in this situation? Well there are quite a few options out there for these types of situations as well as when out on the trail or camping. I’ve spoke about...
Express Individual Drip Coffee MakerI found this item new/unused in a local thrift store back in May and I thought it might be fun to try out. The box came with a sealed pack of ten #1 filters and looks...
Why not surprise your coffee drinking grandpas and grandmas with a great ROASTe gift?Coming up on September 12, Americans will celebrate Grandparents' Day for the 32nd year. ROASTe recognizes and thanks all our wonderful grandparents for their family leadership and...
Converting people from instant to the "good stuff"My aunt stopped by a few days ago to pick up my father - they were going up north for the weekend. My dad had his travel mug ready (with the coffee level...
I went to Minneapolis to visit family and tried to find good espresso. It didn't seem to be around every corner. I am sure it was there, it was just not where I was at the time. It's probably like...
Went to Minneapolis to see some family. They had our itinerary planned out for us. We went to a restaurant that is on the Historic Register called A. W. Frost and Company. We had reservations on the patio which seated...
10 simple upgrades to make your coffee taste better. Fresh beans, grinder upgrade, water temp, ratio, storage, and more. Each one improves your daily cup.
I ordered a 2 lb back of Klatch belle espresso. Well I got two 12 oz packages. I emailed Roaste and they immediately responded. They offered a resolution of another 12 oz package of what ever I wanted. They have...
I love tasting single origin coffee beans – the unique qualities inherent in the bean lovingly revealed through the skillful craftsmanship of the dedicated professional roaster brings so much enjoyment to my coffee consuming experience. How could I ask for...
It’s only August, so there’s still time for barbecues and maybe a camping trip or two. Ahhh, camping - the campfire crackles, the crickets sing in the background, the breeze rustles through the trees….the smell of roasted marshmallow entices the...
