text: It’s been in all the news lately. Starbucks and Nestle are coming together. Starbucks has agreed to let Nestle’ sell its products and have accepted a hefty $7.2billion from Nestle’. (Apparently, the general public is “bored” with Nescafe’….) This agreement is only for Starbucks pre-packaged products and only for products sold at independent stores. (i.e. not a Starbucks store.) This agreement does not affect the Starbucks stores which make perfect espressos, cappuccinos, and teas. And, it will need to be approved by regulators, and that won’t happen until late in the summer. How do you feel about this? Well, Twitter is all “atwitter”! Here’s justRead More →
  Cold Brew Coffee
  2018-04-22
  By: Gail Eddy
  On: April 22, 2018
  In: coffee
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  Cold Brew Coffee I keep hearing how wonderful cold brew coffee is. I thought it was about time to try it for myself. The first thing I had to do was to get a good recipe. I did some research and most recipes are the same. (Note: some links are affiliate links. We may receive a small commission if you click on them.) Recipe: A mixture of 1 part coffee to 3 parts water is what most recipes call for. My first time making it I used 1/2 Cup ground coffee to 1 1/2 Cups of filtered water. Let it sit on the counter orRead More →
  Organic Coffee – Why Should I Drink It?
  2018-02-18
  By: Gail Eddy
  On: February 18, 2018
  In: coffee
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  Organic Coffee: Like other consumable foods, “certified organic” has a very specific meaning. In the United States, the USDA sets the standards for organic foods, and, for many manufacturers, getting that label is very important to them. (A reminder that some of these links are affiliates and we may receive a small commission when you click on them.) According to the USDA, in order for a product to receive the “Organic” label, they must meet the following requirements: Produced without excluded methods, (e.g., genetic engineering, ionizing radiation, or sewage sludge). Policy on genetically modified organisms (pdf) Produced using allowed substances. View the National List of Allowed andRead More →
  How to order at Starbucks without blowing the diet
  2017-12-15
  By: Gail Eddy
  On: December 15, 2017
  In: coffee
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  Have you ever looked at the nutrition information online at Starbucks? For many of their beverages, we are talking (empty) calories galore! If you are trying to stick to 1500 to 2000 calories per day, a trip to Starbucks could use a quarter or a third of your daily calories, and totally blow your diet. Being thoughtful about what you order can help you be smart about not consuming empty calories. You can still join your pals for a coffee date without breaking the caloric bank! Here are the calorie counts for just a few of Starbucks popular beverages: A 16 ounce Carmel Macchiato withRead More →
  Turkish Coffee
  2017-09-16
  By: Gail Eddy
  On: September 16, 2017
  In: coffee
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  Have you ever had Turkish Coffee? Have you ever made Turkish Coffee? It is one of the most amazing tastes I’ve ever had. Sure, it takes a little bit of work, but oh-my-coffee-goddess, it is amazing! Start with good coffee beans. It really doesn’t matter what kind of beans you use. They can be Guatemalan, Mexican, Jamaican, or Indonesian! Just make sure they are high quality, organic, and freshly roasted beans. Grind the beans yourself. Start with four to six teaspoons of coffee. You’ll get the best flavor if the beans are ground just before brewing. Use a Turkish Mill if you have one. IRead More →