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The Big News: Slightly Dampened  from The Long and Short of it All: A Dachshund Dog News Magazine  (2010/8/24 10:01) 

Yesterday was an exciting day in the recovery of your 'Long and Short of it All' host 'Joey,' and his continued recovery following his bilateral adrenalectomy and the complications which ensued.  Dad went back to work because he's gotta pay that vet bill, when he received a call about 11 AM that Joey is ready to go home!  So, it was a day earlier than expected, and off to the veterinary emergency center we went.
It was exciting to bring him home and let him see his littermate sister 'Maggie' again, and do you think she was excited?  Not so much.  A couple of sniffs, and a few tail wags; she was more excited to see her Dad walk through the door honestly.  Joey gave her a few good sniffs as well.  We had planned on capturing the big reunion on video, but couldn't find the camera at the moment, and thank goodness we didn't, cause it was a real snoozer.
Joey settled in well, and went straight for the rug in the kitchen next to the door with the sun blaring in so he could take a much-needed sun bath.  "Aaaaaahh," he most certainly thought.  He rested there for about an hour.
Meanwhile, Dad started thawing some chicken breasts, cooked them up, and added some rice.  The vet said that he could start back on his raw food upon discharge, but we decided to keep his food bland with the cooked chicken and rice.  Dad offered Joey his evening metronidazole for his diarrhea issues in a small hunk of nice organic swiss cheese, only to have Joey turn up his nose at his favorite dairy delight.  And so he was pilled.  He did eat about 1/4 cup of the chicken and rice though, and was drinking well. 
Afterwards, he had some lap time at the computer while Dad stroked him and read him all his most recent comments and emails.  He enjoyed this immensely, and was happy and content to be home.  He did surprisingly well at bedtime, and just sort of knew that he wasn't allowed to sleep in the big bed tonight; both he and Maggie were to sleep on their own bed in the bedroom - don't want to risk him sleeping funny next to Dad, and then having issues with his incision, or for some reason deciding to jump off the bed without using the stairs, which could also damage his incision.
Sleeping was peaceful until about 4 AM when Joey vomited three times.  And so, after a telephone consult with the veterinary hospital where he was, it was off to a closer emergency vet for some supportive care.  He will have bloodwork drawn, and he will be started on an IV again to get him some fluids.  Dad will transfer him to his regular vet at 9 AM to be monitored while Dad is at work. 
Hopefully this is just a bump in the road on his continued recovery.  It was so nice to have him home for a while though.  Expecting that he can come home again tonight.
Tupperware Coffee Canisters  from Coffee Bean - Kennel  (2010/8/23 23:54) 

Tupperware coffee canisters were once a specific product known as Tupperware coffee keepers. These “keepers” had a unique seal on top that allowed you to dispense coffee by aligning the seal with the canister to form a dispenser hole at one corner.

Tupperware coffee keepers are no longer being sold by the company, although you can find them now and then on an Internet auction site or at a garage sale.

Tupperware coffee canisters now take the place of the coffee keepers. In fact, current Tupperware coffee canisters are not specifically for coffee. They are simply all-purpose canisters, several of which are a convenient size for storing coffee.

New Tupperware Coffee Canisters

As you look through a Tupperware catalog, you will find a number of options you can use for Tupperware coffee canisters. These four look good to me.

1. “Spring Daisy One Touch” 3 Pc. Canister Set: This bright, cheery set includes canisters that hold 5 cups, 8 cups, and 12 cups. Since coffee is usually purchased in 1 or 2 pound packages, the smallest of the three would make a perfect Tupperware coffee canister – with room to spare for your coffee scoop. The buttercup yellow top seals out air, keeping coffee fresh. The white canister, sprinkled with bold daisies in yellow, aqua, and rosy red, is sure to add flair to your countertop.

2. “Modular Mates” Round Containers: If you have less room on your cabinet top, or prefer a less colorful canister, you might choose one of the containers as a Tupperware coffee canister. Although only 3.5 inches in diameter, the third or fourth largest of these four airtight containers will hold a pound or two of coffee. The slim, tall containers are clear so you can see how much coffee you have. The air-tight seals come in red or blue to blend with your house décor. If you use all four together, you can also take advantage of the stack-ability of these canisters.

3. “Modular Mates Ovals”: These canisters are another great solution to your search for Tupperware coffee canisters. Replacing the old silver and black canisters, as well as the old Tupperware coffee keeper, “Modular Mates Ovals” look like the canisters in #2 above, except that instead of being round, these are rounded rectangles. This set of 5 stackable canisters has several that would be great as Tupperware coffee canisters. Their sheer sides let you see easily when you need to purchase more coffee.

4. “One Touch Reminder” Canister Set: If you prefer canisters that are not sheer, but would still like to know when your supply of coffee is running low, this set of four white canisters is a good choice. Your Tupperware coffee canister will be chic in clean white, but a small front window at the base of the canister will let you know when to put coffee on the shopping list. This canister set also features “One Touch” seals that are said to go on and off with the lightest touch, while still sealing airtight and virtually liquid tight. The solid white canisters are topped with your choice of red or blue seals.

The Best Tupperware Coffee Canisters

In reality, the best Tupperware coffee canisters are those you choose to make into coffee canisters. At the end of the day, a coffee canister is simply a canister in which one stores coffee. So pick the Tupperware canister that appeals most to you, and make it into a Tupperware coffee canister by filling it with coffee.

© 2007, Anna Hart. Anna Hart invites you to read more of her articles about Tupperware’s products at http://www.tupperware-blog.com. Anna has also posted additional information on that site about microwave Tupperware. If you would like to learn about the amazing microwave Tupperware cooker, you won’t want to miss her articles.

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Tips for Quick and Easy Iced Coffee  from Coffee Bean - Kennel  (2010/8/23 15:47) 

Coffee is a fantastic drink at any time of day, during any season of the year. That being said, a steaming hot cup of java isn?t always welcome once summer rolls around. Don?t let the summer heat deprive you of your favorite beverage when you can switch to iced coffee!

During the warmest months of the year, iced coffee makes for a refreshing change of pace. While most cafes and coffee shops serve these cold concoctions, you may be wondering how to get iced coffee at home. Here are my tips for serving up delicious iced coffee without having to break a sweat:

? Get ice.

This may seem obvious, but you need ice to help you make iced coffee. If you don?t plan ahead by freezing some cubes, you won?t be able to make iced coffee when you want it. While plain old frozen water will do, I prefer freezing several of my favorite Keurig coffee brews in an ice cube tray. When combined with your freshly brewed coffee, these coffee cubes won?t water the drink down.

? Brew coffee.

Next, brew your favorite coffee variety. While you?re welcome to use a regular drip brewer or instant coffee, I prefer my Keurig single cup coffee maker. To make a cup of coffee in less than a minute, all I have to do is pop one of the K Cup portion packs into the machine and press a button. This allows me to brew multiple cups and different flavors very quickly ? which means I can pour the fresh coffee over the coffee cubes and start drinking iced coffee that much sooner!

? Mix things up.

Once you?ve poured your freshly brewed coffee over your frozen coffee cubes, you can either drink it straight or add a splash of your favorite liquor. I recommend the flavors of coconut rum, Irish cream, butterscotch schnapps or crème de menthe. If you?re in the mood for extra flavor but don?t want alcohol, try adding a few drops of vanilla or adding some Italian-style flavored syrups.

? Try something different.

If you?d like a more slushy drink, skip the hot coffee. Simply throw a cup of the frozen coffee cubes into a blender and give it a few pulses. Don?t over do it with the blender or you?ll end up with soup. Pour the crushed coffee cubes into a mug and serve with a straw or spoon.

Another fun idea is to create a coffee dessert by freezing your favorite brew in an ice pop mold. If you don?t have an ice pop mold, freeze plastic spoons into the coffee cubes you make in an ice cube tray. Once your coffee pops are frozen solid, remove them from the tray and enjoy. Be careful not to consume your chilled treats too quickly ? it might be the first time you get brain freeze from your coffee!

About CoffeeCow

This article was provided by CoffeeCow.com which goes to great lengths to provide the highest quality products, the fastest service, and the deepest discount prices you will find on single cup coffee makers, regular, decaf, and flavored coffee and tea, and a full line of Keurig coffee supplies. Developed by coffee professionals with over 35 years of experience in fulfilling any coffee service need, CoffeeCow offers all the coffee conveniences for your home or office. Visit http://www.coffeecow.com for more information.

This article is copyrighted by CoffeeCow. It may not be reproduced in whole or in part and may not be posted on other websites, without the express written permission of the author, who may be contacted via email at coffeecow@digitalbrandexpressions.com.

R.L. Fielding Bio

R.L. Fielding has been a freelance writer for 10 years, offering her expertise and skills to a variety of major organizations in the education, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing industries. She lives in New Jersey with her dog and two cats and enjoys rock climbing and ornamental gardening.

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The Road to Home  from The Long and Short of it All: A Dachshund Dog News Magazine  (2010/8/23 10:48) 
Cell phone photo:  Joey gets temporarily disconnected from his IV's and oxygen to go outside Sunday, August 22, 2010

We've got more good news for your 'Long and Short of it All' host Joey's recovery and the beginning of the Road to Home.  He has been completely weaned off his fentanyl drip, but still has his fentanyl patch which will help provide pain control when he is discharged.  On Saturday, they attempted to remove his oxygen, but it was not successful; his breathing began to labor, and his pulseox showed low values.  This was a bit of a frustrating setback.  But the good news is that he kept the water down that he had on Saturday, so they offered him some baby food on Saturday night, and he was able to keep it down as well. 
On Sunday, they removed his catheter, and he has been able to go outside to go potty!  He does have some diarrhea, but it is being managed.  They also removed his heart monitor.  We were able to feed him his baby food on Sunday morning, and he ate about a half jar for us.  About noon on Sunday they attempted to wean him off his oxygen again, slowing it down rather than completely removing it, and things were looking good.  But he couldn't stand that itchy tube in his nose anymore, and about 6 PM he yanked it out.  They monitored him to see if it needed to be put back in, but apparently Joey knew it was time for it to come out, and his pulseox has remained very good.  So he is now officially off his oxygen!  He also ate some canned dog food last night, and has kept it down.  His amylase/ lipase values (which point to his pancreatitis) continue to be high, but the fact that he is keeping his food down is very positive. 
This morning's update notes that he is doing "very very well."  Pulseoxing well, vitals normal, eating  and drinking great, no vomiting.  The vet tech took him out to go potty, and he's too exhausted to walk back in the building by himself, so he is pretty weak.  He did walk back in the building for Dad and his friend on Sunday, but he was no doubt showing off for Dad.
On Saturday night a friend said that we need to set a date in our mind for him to come home.  So, we set the day of Tuesday - thinking that things will continue to resolve through the weekend, he will mostly just be monitored on Monday, and he will come home Tuesday.  We told the veterinarian this on Sunday, and she sort of looked at us with a blank stare.  We did ask the vet tech this morning if she knew when he might be able to come home, and she said "I keep hearing Tuesday around here."  So, obviously he won't be coming home until he's ready, but we got the rumor going. 
Joey continues to enjoy all the comments and emails left for him, he is read every single one.  Maggie is chomping at the bits to see her brother again, although she also enjoys being in charge of the house and having Dad to herself.  She smells him on Dad when he comes back after vet visits, and she's a bit confused about the whole situation.  She even hesitates to go outside when a car ride is announced, but all will be normal for her again hopefully very soon.


Exotic Coffee Flavors for Single Cup Coffee Makers  from Coffee Bean - Kennel  (2010/8/23 7:54) 

Bored with your regular coffee or tea? If you?re the owner of a single cup coffee maker from Keurig, a wide world of flavor possibilities awaits you. Here is an overview of a few of the most exotic Keurig coffee and tea varieties:

? Island Coconut Coffee from Green Mountain Coffee Roasters

Try this seasonal flavor for a tropical coffee treat. Island Coconut Coffee from Green Mountain Coffee Roasters is praised for its fresh, fruity aroma and creamy coconut flavor. Mixed with ice and a splash of coconut rum, this coffee makes a fantastic after-dinner drink.

? Sugar Bush Maple Coffee from Timothy?s World Coffees

This medium roasted coffee from Timothy?s World Coffees is a true taste sensation for maple syrup lovers. Unlike other blends which make use of cinnamon and maple flavorings, Sugar Bush Maple provides the taste and aroma of pure maple syrup. If you enjoy the smell of coffee and maple-syrup covered pancakes in the morning, Sugar Bush Maple Coffee is the brew for you.

? Orange Indulgence White Tea from Timothy?s World Coffees

White tea is renowned for its delicate flavor and healthful benefits. Made from immature tea leaves, white tea contains anti-oxidants that stimulate health and boost the immune system. Orange Indulgence White Tea from Timothy?s World Coffees combines the sweet, silky taste of white tea with a delicate blend of orange and apricot for a truly refreshing experience.

? Cranberry Twist Green Tea from Timothy?s World Coffees

The health benefits of green tea are surpassed only by those of white tea ? however, the taste of Cranberry Twist Green Tea from Timothy?s World Coffees is second to none. This delightful, flavored tea combines the antioxidant benefits of green tea with the sweet, yet tart taste of fresh cranberries.

? Mango Tea from Gloria Jean?s Coffees

Capture the essence of the topics with Mango Tea from Gloria Jean?s Coffees. This unique blend of China Black and Ceylon tea is flavored with the essence of mango, giving it a light and fruity aroma.

? Kenyan AA Extra Bold from Green Mountain Coffee Roasters

As the birthplace of coffee, Africa produces some of the world?s finest coffee beans. From its musky aroma to its floral and fruity taste, Kenyan AA Extra Bold from Green Mountain Coffee Roasters embodies much of what is prized about African coffees.

These fantastic flavors are sure to provide a welcome break in your morning routine. Give them a try ? you might just find a new favorite.

About CoffeeCow

This article was provided by CoffeeCow.com which goes to great lengths to provide the highest quality products, the fastest service, and the deepest discount prices you will find on single cup coffee makers, regular, decaf, and flavored coffee and tea, and a full line of Keurig coffee supplies. Developed by coffee professionals with over 35 years of experience in fulfilling any coffee service need, CoffeeCow offers all the coffee conveniences for your home or office. Visit http://www.coffeecow.com for more information.

This article is copyrighted by CoffeeCow. It may not be reproduced in whole or in part and may not be posted on other websites, without the express written permission of the author, who may be contacted via email at coffeecow@digitalbrandexpressions.com.

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R.L. Fielding has been a freelance writer for 10 years, offering her expertise and skills to a variety of major organizations in the education, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing industries. She lives in New Jersey with her dog and two cats and enjoys rock climbing and ornamental gardening.

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The Best Coffee Money Can Buy  from Coffee Bean - Kennel  (2010/8/22 23:48) 

Ethiopia is the widely recognized home of Arabica coffee. Unlike many other countries that carefully partition their coffee plantations, Ethiopia is the only country where even wild coffee trees account for the active harvests. But one thing in common about premium gourmet coffee, their beans are all hand picked and not machine harvested.

The downside to Ethiopian coffee is that due to wild coffee trees accounting for parts of their harvests, their products have some rough sediments that may slip into each cup especially when a percolator or French Press is used. Ethiopian coffee is best served using a filtered, drip coffee maker.

Aside from tracing their origins to the Arabica, many of today’s premium coffees owe their rich and unique taste to geography and nature. Here are three of the world’s finest which trace their roots to Arabica:

The Ethiopian Harrar coffee. This type of coffee is grown in the eastern part of Ethiopia. Being an arid area, coffee from this region are traditionally dry. Its fruit is allowed to dry on the bean then milled to remove the fruit and husk. Due to this drying process of allowing air to circulate around the coffee, a fruit flavor is retained. In fact, some coffee reviewers have described Ethiopian Harrar as remarkable and complex with a hint of wine simply because of this sweet, fruity flavor that borders on blueberry interacting with the aroma.

Hawaiian Kona coffee. Another one of the world’s top coffee types grown in the Kona coast of Hawaii. This Hawaiian offspring of Arabica found its way into the Kona coast by way of Brazil when a missionary first planted it in the region in the early 19th century.

The Kona region is not as hot and dry as Ethiopia but rather tropical. Days are sunny with some rainy afternoons. What probably contributes most to the Kona bean’s distinctness is the rich volcanic soil on which it grows. Like Ethiopian Harrar, Kona coffee is sometimes identified by a flavor that hints of wine which is probably due to the same fruity property it shares with its African cousin.

Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee.This coffee type is grown in mountainous areas that reach 5,500 feet and these are known as the Blue Mountains. The climate is similar to the Kona region, cool in the day but with much more rain. Because of its height, it is not uncommon to see mist and cloud covering much of the Blue Mountains. The locals say that it is the interaction of the mist with the coffee plants that give their coffee a bluish-green hue. Unlike Kona though, the Blue Mountains are not volcanic but its soil is made rich by its sheer altitude.

Coffee beans were not indigenous to Jamaica. It was in 1728 that its governor brought the first Arabica beans into the islands from Martinique. And almost 300 years later, Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee is one of the world’s finest and rather hard to find at times.

As you can see, the Arabica bean has travelled the world and is already rooted in many parts. The images of Ethiopia are sometimes sad, with pictures of babies being held by their mothers all reduced to only skin and bones as a result of crushing poverty. But to those who are fortunate to find work picking the coffee berries, they have become a source of blessing for all coffee enthusiasts.

You may own the top of the line coffee maker, you may drink from the shiniest of cups, but were it not for the sweat and labor of these Ethiopian farmers, there would be none of the best coffees that money can buy.



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Coffee Franchise Opportunities: Does Starbucks Franchise?…and Other Coffee Business Franchises  from Coffee Bean - Kennel  (2010/8/22 15:52) 

Does the aroma of brewing coffee transport you to a sensory paradise? Is a steaming latte your idea of comfort food? Do you consider coffee its own separate food group? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then a coffee franchise may be for you! When someone says “coffee shop,” the name that most often comes to mind is Starbucks. So it’s only natural that coffee connoisseurs and entrepreneurs will immediately want to know if this wildly successful java chain offers the opportunity to buy Starbucks franchises.

Despite its seemingly ubiquitous presence the Starbucks brand does not franchise or sub-franchise its operations. Rather, the company operates most North American Starbucks stores. The exception to this is situations in which Starbucks will enter into an agreement with companies that may provide physical locations that might otherwise not be available to Starbucks, such as space in airports, grocery chains, hospitals, and on college and university campuses. In addition, in certain areas, Starbucks may enter into an agreement with a group of individuals or a company in which the company or group is permitted to manage and operate Starbucks outlets within a certain region.

The unavailability of Starbucks franchises, however, should in no way dissuade the coffee lover from pursuing a coffee franchise business opportunity. There are numerous coffee companies that do, indeed, franchise their operations, and many even venture beyond the traditional coffee bean to provide gourmet coffees, food options, and even catering services.

The following represents a partial listing of the many coffee franchise opportunities available to java lovers everywhere.

Caffino

With its “60-second guarantee,” Caffino is a drive-through coffee bar that first opened its company doors in 1993 in Napa, California. Franchising since 2003, Caffino currently has 27 locations in 3 states, and it is actively expanding. Caffino prides itself on roasting its coffee on-site using only the world’s best coffee beans, Arabica Grade 1. The startup cost for a Caffino franchise ranges from $212,900 to $373,000.

Beaner’s Coffee

Founded in 1994 and franchising since 1999, Beaner’s Coffee offers a variety of the coffee beverages made from flavored, decaf, signature, organic, and fair trade beans. In addition, Beaner’s goes beyond coffee service and ventures into the world of sandwiches, salads, and baked goods. Beaner’s carries a startup cost of $240,000 to $300,000 and offers the option of express or kiosk franchises. Beaner’s is currently seeking franchisees nationwide, and for its franchise owners, exclusive territories are available.

Woody’s Chicago Style

Coffee and hot dogs? Not your typical combination, but Woody’s Chicago Style has no problem combining the two. Begun in Honolulu, Hawaii, Woody’s Chicago Style is a hot dog, beverage, and coffee cart business that has been franchising its operations since 1991. While franchises are not currently available in every state, Woody’s is seeking franchisees in Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Washington, and Wyoming. And with a price tag ranging from $54,100 to $464,000, Woody’s just may be the right option for your pocketbook!

Scooter’s Coffeehouse

With franchise opportunities existing both in the United States and worldwide, Scooter’s Coffeehouse ranked #26 in Entrepreneur.com’s 2007 listing of the top new franchises. In business since 1998 and franchising since 2002, Scooter’s is a specialty coffee franchise that also serves up brewed coffees, espressos, flavored coffees including sugar-free options, teas, and a wide selection of smoothies. Startup cost ranges from $60,000 to $410,000, and, in addition to training, Scooter’s offers significant ongoing and marketing support, including regional advertising, national media, field operations/evaluations, purchasing cooperatives, newsletter, meetings, and a grand opening.

Dunkin Donuts

Who doesn’t recognize this household name in the coffee and donut industry? Established in 1950 and franchising since 1955, Dunkin Donuts now boasts more than 7,000 stores worldwide, including 1900 locations in 30 countries. In the United States, more than 5,200 Dunkin Donuts locations dot the landscape in 36 states. Based on years of operation and experience, Dunkin Donuts has a 5-phase franchising process, which begins with an application, credit check, and criminal background check, among other things, proceeds through several steps including an interview, business plan development, application approval, training, site location, and financing, and ends with restaurant construction and crew training. To ease financing costs, Dunkin Donuts has partnered with preferred lenders who offer franchisees flexible financing options, including Small Business Administration (SBA)-backed loans for certain transactions.

In addition to the five coffee franchise opportunities briefly profiled above, no fewer than twenty franchise opportunities exist for entrepreneurs seeking to turn their coffee passion into a profession.

From Café Ala Carte cappuccino catering service and Grabbajabba gourmet coffee and European sandwiches to It’s a Grind Coffee House and Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffee and Smoothies, numerous coffee franchises ranging from low-cost to high investment are available for serving up that morning cup of Joe, mid-day sandwich on the run, or afternoon tea or smoothie.

So next time you walk into your neighborhood coffee shop to fill your latte craving, imagine providing that same satisfaction to other coffee lovers like you…and even better yet, making a living at it!

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Benefits of Gourmet Coffee  from Coffee Bean - Kennel  (2010/8/22 7:49) 

Conversation on coffee is going on a hundred times a day. Gourmet Coffee drinkers are converting their friends to the amazing taste of coffee and as one of the world?s most preferred drinks; this conversation would as well be going on for years. However, for the people that do not enjoy drinking coffee, they normally do not understand what actually the appeal of gourmet coffee drinking is. Numerous studies are being conducted to test the negative effects, which coffee has on normal human health.

So, why precisely has gourmet coffee managed to carry on for centuries as one of the most admired drink throughout the world? While hardcore coffee aficionados would point out, which coffee is a luscious drink, there’s a little bit more to the reasons why coffee is so accepted. That’s because one of the least discussed parts of coffee are the real benefits of best gourmet coffee.

No doubt coffee is a tasty drink and the rise of forte coffee, gourmet coffee, organic coffee, and other flavored coffee in current years has only augmented the number of yummy coffee drinks, which are at present available at coffee shops, cafes, and supermarkets all through the country. However, there are some other huge benefits to drinking coffee. With the rise of free trade coffee, there are now political benefits as well to consuming gourmet coffee. That’s because the intention of the free trade coffee industry is planned to help poor coffee growers in main coffee growing regions that have become victims in the coffee trade, as coffee product prices have been kept low at the cost of these workers.

However, there are some other social benefits to drinking gourmet coffee. For instance, you’ve just been set up on a rendezvous by your friends and are now anxiously searching for a amazing place to go to that would be inexpensive, low-maintenance, and offer an easy exit strategy in case things do not look good. Then the perfect solution is to go out for coffee at a pleasant specialty coffee store. Of course, there are as well the benefits of coffee as manure and the most obvious benefit of all – coffee as refreshment.

Adam Akelis is a professional copywriter, who has a sound knowledge on coffee, his favorite drink. To know more on coffee, Its types (roasted coffee, gourmet Coffee, best gourmet coffee, coffee, Cains Coffee etc…) and its benefits

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I was so excited when I got my Fall Vogue Knitting Magazine  from Sheila Loves to Knit  (2010/8/22 3:01) 

It was so cool to see one of designs in print in theFall 2010 Vogue magazine. The Vogue staff was so wonderful and I really enjoyed the whole process. We had our Monthly Knit-In at our LYS"Debbie Macomber's A Good Yarn shopand everyone was very pleased and excited about seeing the new magazine. There were approx. 50 knitters at the knit-in and the magazine was really well used by the end of the evening. :)
My Mom passed away in Oct 2007 from Pulmonary Fibrois and for a few years before she passed, I had submitted a few designs that were published in several publications. One day I shared my Vogue Knitting magazine with her and she told me,"You need to get in THAT magazine", I said, Oh Mom, I could never get in THAT magazine, that is high Fashion and way out of my league. She said,"Yes, you can, you can do anything, if you believe in yourself". I miss my Mom very much and I am thankful she gave me the strength to believe in myself. This picture is of her holding  Dylan (her Great, Great Grandson August of 2007). This was the last picture that was taken of her before she passed. She was so moved from the birth of Dylan she was crying.



 
Secrets of Spanish Coffee  from Coffee Bean - Kennel  (2010/8/21 23:54) 

The Spanish love their coffee and it is as much a part of everyday life as tapas or wine. A normal day for any typical Spaniard will always begin with a coffee served with hot milk. Similarly the day ends after the evening meal with a strong espresso style coffee served in a tiny glass or cup with lots of sugar. Throughout the day more cups will be consumed served in a variety of different ways in a range of different sized glasses or cups.

Few countries can equal the variety and quality of the Spanish coffee and the secret to this is primarily in the bean. Spanish coffee is roasted and blended in a unique way resulting in a robust, smooth, full bodied cup every time.

Excellent quality raw beans are always used and the two main blends produced are natural and mezcla, the latter being the hallmark of Spanish coffee. Mezcla blends are a result of the ?torrefacto? process which means that a small proportion of the raw beans, usually about 20% – 30% are ?sugar sprayed? with a fine mist of sugar before roasting. The glazed beans are then added to the other beans and slowly roasted where the sugar is burnt off leaving a dark roasted bean with a hint of caramel to create a deep rich coffee without any hint of bitterness. The beans are then used whole, or ground exceptionally fine as is always the case with Spanish ground coffees.

Once the beans are roasted and ground there are a variety of different blends to choose from for use in the home ranging from 20/80% torrefacto / natural blends, to 50/50% and 100% blends, each with their own unique taste.

The roasting of the beans and the blending is only just the beginning however. There is no better way to experience the true beauty of Spanish coffee than to sit a while in a traditional Spanish bar, take in the atmosphere, experience the aromas and try a real cup of Spanish coffee for yourself which is always freshly made and piping hot.

Such is the social institution of coffee drinking in Spain, you can almost never go into a bar and ask for only a coffee as there are so many ways to drink it and each serving seems to have a style of glass all on its own.

Café solo is the basis for all Spanish coffees. It is a small strong black coffee served in a small glass, popular at around 11am when workers come into bars for the main breakfast of the day.

If you like black coffee and feel the solo may be a bit too strong, then try a café Americano which although not traditionally Spanish, is similar to a café solo but served in a larger glass or cup with a bit more water.

Café con leche is the next most popular way to drink coffee, especially as the first cup of the day. It is half café solo and half hot milk and can be served in a small glass or a tall thin glass.

The best thing about having coffee this way is watching them make it in Spanish bars where the milk is poured into a small metal jug and rapidly heated to a lovely froth with the steam from the espresso machine.

Another variation on the coffee with milk is a café cortado, in this case a strong black coffee with only a drop of milk.

Café sombra or manchado is also coffee with milk but this time largely milk with only a dash of coffee. The names sombra and manchado mean shade and stained respectively and signifies the milk is shaded or stained with only a small amount of coffee.

A truly delightful Spanish coffee is the café carajillo and if you watch it being served correctly, it is a pleasure in itself.

A very small glass is used and into it goes a dash of brandy with a small glass of café solo waiting. The bartender then sets fire to the brandy and with a teaspoon, spoons the brandy slowly up out of the glass before letting it drop back down again and this is repeated for a minute or so. When the alcohol has sufficiently burned off, the café solo is poured into the glass resulting in a perfect morning tipple especially on cold days.

The more rustic variety of this is regularly seen most mornings in bars where a café solo is served with a dash of brandy, aniseed, rum or whisky and more fashionably, Baileys, Crema Catalana or a cream rum liqueur.

There is, however nothing quite like a proper café carajillo which must be tried at least once in your lifetime.

For those with a sweet tooth there is a type of café con leche called a café bombon which is a small glass of condensed milk into which a café solo is slowly poured. The drink remains separated half black and half white until it is mixed, lovely to look at and deliciously satisfying but not so good for the teeth!

During the summer months there is of course the iced coffee or café con hielo. The proper way to drink this is to have a café solo or café con leche whichever you prefer, and a tall glass filled with ice cubes on the side. You should pour your coffee over the ice to drink it the Spanish way.

For me the true beauty of Spanish coffee is that whichever way you drink it at whatever time of the day, you are always guaranteed to experience a great cup of coffee. It is not important where you drink your coffee, indeed the most rustic and world worn Spanish bars will often serve the best coffee. Coffee is part of the fabric of life in Spain and everyone from the poorest farmer to the wealthiest land owners have a right to enjoy a good quality coffee at a reasonable price and so do you and I!

By Iain Macdonald and Gayle Hartley


www.orceserranohams.com

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