Posted by Karen on 21 Feb 2008 | Tagged as: General, Recipes
Prosperity Cake, or Fa Gao in Chinese, is a classic Chinese New Year food. All the symbolic food that Chinese people eat during the Chinese New Year has an auspicious meaning. Check out the meaning of this one, and its recipe.
Prosperity Cake, or Fa Gao in Chinese, is a classic Chinese New Year food. All […]
Posted by Karen on 08 Feb 2008 | Tagged as: General, Coffee Facts, Coffee Tips & Tricks
Coffee Storage
Never store your coffee in the refrigerator. Coffee will absorb flavors and aromas from other food products in your refrigerator. Freezing coffee can also have a damaging effect, and we do not recommend this practice unless you will not use-up your supply of coffee for a prolonged period of time [two weeks or more]. […]
Posted by Karen on 01 Feb 2008 | Tagged as: General
Yes, just as the title says - Roasing coffee in a popcorn popper.
I found this facinating article at CoffeeGeek.com that outlines how to roast coffee in a popcorn popper. Although this is a ’should not do at home’ type concept - risk of fire and all that - it is a concept that is sound and […]
Posted by Karen on 30 Jan 2008 | Tagged as: General, Coffee Tips & Tricks, Coffee
Want to brew the perfect cup of coffee?
Here are 3 simple tips that will make a difference in every single cup you drink.
Tip #1
Clean Coffee Pot
A clean pot is essential and can make a world of difference in the taste of your coffee. Old oils from previous batches of coffee and soap residue left on […]
Posted by Karen on 12 Dec 2007 | Tagged as: General
Instead of eating less, eat several small, high-protein meals about every three hours. This will make you feel satisfied, so you won’t scarf down excess holiday food. Plus, eating small, high-protein meals more often kick-starts your metabolism.
Here’s a sample meal plan to try:
Breakfast - a bowl of Ezekiel cereal, made with sprouted grains and high-quality […]