Posts Tagged ‘blogs’Hot Blog on Blog Action: Dublin Barista
March 3rd, 2010
Written by the 2009 Irish Barista Champion, Colin Harmon, Dublin Barista is a great read — covering details on events he attends, training and education he takes part in, the process of starting up his own cafe and more. We love checking in on it every now and again to see how the ‘other half’ [...]  Astrojavanation
March 1st, 2010
It’s that time again: Espresscopes! March’s crop of cosmically-infused advice on all things coffee related are up over at Brown Bean. What’s going on this month? Cancers should address any of their snafus right out of the gate if they want their coffee to rock all month long, while Scorpios will be a little conflicted [...] Hot Blog on Blog Action: God Shot
February 17th, 2010
One of the things we love most about coffee is all the different perspectives folks can have on it — and, like anything that can engage some level of connoisseurship, those that enjoy it range from Folgers enthusiasts to those who love to analyze all the elements that go into a great cup. God Shot [...] Microloans & Coffee
January 22nd, 2010
In the coffee world, there is a lot of conversation around sustainability — environmental, cultural, social and economic. Some specific brands of commerce and marketing (such as the Fair Trade certification or the development of direct trade relationships between larger coffee roasters and coffee plantations) have begun to flourish and really mean something to us, [...] The Caffeine Poster
January 12th, 2010
We’ve talked before about how much caffeine is in different forms of coffee preparation, and we’ve even covered the relative caloric intake of many drinks compared with food. But if you’re looking for something a little more visual-oriented, check out the Caffeine Poster created by Randy Krum over at Cool Infographics. Now it’s easy to [...] Hot Blog on Blog Action: Daniel’s World of Coffee
December 30th, 2009
If you’re looking for a little perspective on the specialty coffee industry, head on over to Daniel’s World of Coffee. Written by a coffee connoisseur and professional in the specialty coffee industry, Daniel Humphries, the blog discusses everything from different kinds of coffee varieties to roasting technique to a favorite cuppa to just plain caffeinated [...] Is Crema Sacred?
September 26th, 2009
We get a lot of questions about crema: What is it, how can I get more of it, where does it come from, etc. We’re going to get Gail in front of the camera soon to talk about and experiment with crema, but first up let’s reference James Hoffman’s strongly posited belief that crema is, [...] Recipe: Espresso Chiffon Cake with Fudge Frosting
September 18th, 2009
Our birthday’s coming up in a couple of months and you can certainly make this gorgeous confection for us! Thanks in advance. For the Cake (Makes an 8- or 9-inch triple-layer cake) 1/4 cup neutral vegetable oil, such as soybean, canola or vegetable blend 6 eggs, separated 6 tablespoons freshly brewed espresso, cooled to room [...] 'The most beautiful coffee store I had seen is in Tangier'
September 16th, 2009
We ran across this photoblog a couple of weeks ago and really loved these photos of a coffee shop in Tangier that hasn’t been changed since 1958. They’re such a great snapshots of another era’s artifact-in-residence, we thought we’d share it. Recipe: Triple Chocolate Espresso Coconut Cookies
September 12th, 2009
We’ve definitely been in a baking mood lately — everything from cobblers to breads to complicated Italian dishes (timpano!) — and these little vittles have definitely found a tiny place in our hearts (and not so tiny spot on our waistline!). Ingredients 1 cup organic whole wheat pastry flour 1/4 cup organic whole wheat flour [...] |
