Coffee Roasting

Author: Robert  |  Category: Food & Drink

The way in which coffee is roasted can have a profound effect its taste. Roast too quickly at too high a temperature, and you’ll scorch the exterior of the bean. Roast too slowly at too low a temperature, and you’ll sap the bean of its of flavor. Over the years, numerous roasting methods have been developed to address these challenges, all with the same objective: To transfer heat to the coffee bean, initiating a series of chemical reactions that prepare it for consumption. Most roasting methods include the following six phases:

1. Drying Cycle:
This is the first phase of the roasting process, when the temperature of the beans rises to 100 degrees centigrade. Also in this phase, the beans change from a bright green color to a pale yellow.
2. First Crack:
When the beans reach 160 degrees centigrade, complex chemical reactions begin to occur causing a cracking sound.
3. Roast Initiation:
The beans swell to 140 - 160% of their initial size. Elements within the beans begin to caramelize, giving the beans their brown color.
4. Pause:
In this phase, the audible cracking ceases, but the reactions continue. The time of this silence will depend on the amount of heat applied by the roaster.
5. Second Crack:
The progressive dehydration of the beans has made them brittle. As a result, more cracking can be heard. It is at this stage that elements in the bean begin to carbonize, producing the burnt characteristics of extremely dark roasts.
6. Stopping the Roast
Once the optimal amount of roasting time has elapsed, the beans must be cooled quickly. This is usually accomplished by introducing large amounts of cool air or water.

Marshmallow Treats

Author: Robert  |  Category: Food & Drink


Brown Rice Marshmallow Treats - Variety Pack

Healthy Benefits

A Delicious sampling of our Brown Rice Marshmallow Treats. 10 Vanilla, 5 Chocolate, 5 Peanut Butter.

Whole Grain Brown Rice

100 Calories

Gluten Free

Low Sodium

Certified Organic and Vegan

Certified OU Kosher

Quantity:

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 Bar (24g)
Calories: 100 (from Fat 20)
Total Fat: 2.5g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Protein: Less than 1g
Sodium: 35mg
Fiber: Less than 1g
Sugars: 7g
Ingredients

Organic Whole Grain Brown Rice, Organic Marshmallow Recipe (Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, Organic Guar Gum, Sea Salt), Organic Palm Oil, Vegetable Glycerol, Organic Rice Brown Extract, Organic Vanilla Flavor ALLERGENS: May Contain Traces of Peanuts, Tree Nuts and Sesame Seeds

Brown Rice Marshmallow Treat

Author: Robert  |  Category: Food & Drink


Brown Rice Marshmallow Treats - Chocolate
Healthy Benefits

Whole Grain Brown Rice

100 Calories

Gluten Free

Low Sodium

Certified Organic and Vegan

Certified OU Kosher

10 bars $12.99

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 Bar (24g)
Calories: 100 (from Fat 20)
Total Fat: 2.5g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 17g
Protein: 1g
Sodium: 35mg
Fiber: Less than 1g
Sugars: 7g
Ingredients

Organic Whole Grain Brown Rice, Organic Marshmallow Recipe (Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, Organic Guar Gum, Sea Salt), Organic Palm Oil, Organic Cocoa Powder, Vegetable Glycerol, Organic Vanilla Flavor, Organic Rice Bran Extract ALLERGENS: May Contain Traces of Peanuts, Tree Nuts and Sesame Seeds.

Berry Medley Gift Tin

Author: Robert  |  Category: Food & Drink, gifts

Shades of red come together in a wonderful assortment of Pastel Milk Chocolate Covered Dried Strawberries, Dried Bing Cherries, and Dried Cranberries.(Because of a backstock situation, the pastel cranberries may be replaced with pastel blueberries)
This product is certified kosher. This item is certified kosher by the OK. Visit ok.org for more info. Berry Medleys at $29.95

Hot Cocoa

Author: Robert  |  Category: Food & Drink

Raspberry Gourmet Hot Cocoa

The sweet, juicy tartness of ripe raspberries adds fruity pizzazz to Café Britt Gourmet Hot Cocoa. Made from the finest cocoa beans and pure cane sugar, each cup is reminiscent of the classic mid-summer flavor of fresh fruit and creamy chocolate. Each 14.1 oz container makes 18 servings.

Features
• FREE shipping on 6 or more.
• Weight: 14.1 ounces (400 grams)

US$8.95

Coffee

Author: Robert  |  Category: Food & Drink

Coffee use can be traced at least to as early as the 9th century, when it appeared in the highlands of Ethiopia.[1] According to legend, Ethiopian shepherds were the first to observe the influence of the caffeine in coffee beans when the goats appeared to “dance” and to have an increased level of energy after consuming wild coffee berries.[12] The legend names the shepherd “Kaldi.” From Ethiopia, coffee spread to Egypt and Yemen.[13] It was in Arabia that coffee beans were first roasted and brewed similarly as they are today. By the 15th century, it had reached the rest of the Middle East, Persia, Turkey, and northern Africa.

In 1583, Leonhard Rauwolf, a German physician, gave this description of coffee after returning from a ten year trip to the Near East:[14]

A beverage as black as ink, useful against numerous illnesses, particularly those of the stomach. Its consumers take it in the morning, quite frankly, in a porcelain cup that is passed around and from which each one drinks a cupful. It is composed of water and the fruit from a bush called bunnu.

From the Muslim world, coffee spread to Italy. The thriving trade between Venice and North Africa, Egypt, and the Middle East brought many goods, including coffee, to the Venetian port. From Venice, it was introduced to the rest of Europe. Coffee became more widely accepted after it was deemed a Christian beverage by Pope Clement VIII in 1600, despite appeals to ban the “Muslim drink”. The first European coffee house opened in Italy in 1645.[2] The Dutch were the first to import coffee on a large scale, and they were among the first to defy the Arab prohibition on the exportation of plants or unroasted seeds when Pieter van den Broeck smuggled seedlings from Aden into Europe in 1616.[15] The Dutch later grew the crop in Java and Ceylon.[16] Through the efforts of the British East India Company, coffee became popular in England as well. It was introduced in France in 1657, and in Austria and Poland after the 1683 Battle of Vienna, when coffee was captured from supplies of the defeated Turks.[17]

When coffee reached North America during the colonial period, it was initially not as successful as it had been in Europe. During the Revolutionary War, however, the demand for coffee increased so much that dealers had to hoard their scarce supplies and raise prices dramatically; this was partly due to the reduced availability of tea from British merchants.[18] After the War of 1812, during which Britain temporarily cut off access to tea imports, the Americans’ taste for coffee grew, and high demand during the American Civil War together with advances in brewing technology secured the position of coffee as an everyday commodity in the United States.[19]

Noted as one of the world’s largest, most valuable, legally traded commodities after oil, coffee has become a vital cash crop for many Third World countries. Over one hundred million people in developing countries have become dependent on coffee as the primary source of income (Ponte 1). Coffee has become the primary export and backbone for African countries like Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda, and Ethiopia[20] as well as other Central American countries (1)

Gift Baskets

Author: Robert  |  Category: Food & Drink, gifts

Do you have that friend or relative that is just impossible to buy for? No matter what gift ideas you come up with, this person already has it. This is one time food gift baskets become your best option. Let’s face it, who doesn’t like food? It’s a gift reasonably priced for the giver, and deliciously enjoyable for the receiver. There are so many choices on the types of baskets that it’s easy to make one up according to each individual.

Some may prefer a basket of sausages and several types of cheeses. Others may enjoy fruits and nuts, maybe even a box of raisins added. Whatever their favorites are, you can make up fantastic gourmet food baskets they will love. It’s simple and convenient.

After you decide what is going in the basket, you’ve got to pick out the container. This is a simple chore, since they can be just about anything. Use your imagination and create something that reflects the recipient’s personality. For instance, if their favorite hobby is baking or they just love to cook, you can use a cake pan or large mixing bowl as your base. For the person into gardening, a nice little wagon, that can also be used as a garden decoration when they’ve finished eating all those goodies.

Another good idea is to use a breakfast tray as your base and fill it with delicious jams and jellies, syrups and other breakfast items, such as muffins, or crumb cakes. Afterwards, they will have a nice breakfast tray to enjoy breakfast in bed many times over. Every time they use it, they will remember your thoughtfulness.

Giving a food basket, as a gift is so much more personal and shows that you put a lot of thought into their gift, especially if it is created by your own hands. Theirs is so much to work with and they are fun to make. Have no time to make one up yourself? That’s all right, for there is such a wide selection of food baskets already done and ready to ship. Different prices ranges and types of baskets to choose from. Everything is taken care of for your convenience.So, when you think about it, there are plenty of good reasons to give food gift baskets. For one thing you get to be creative and use your imagination, for another, it’s not too expensive and there’s so many ways to go with a gift like this.

Whether you make your own or pick one out to have sent, it’s still a great way to go. It’s convenient, economical, and there are so many choices of baskets and contents to fit everyone’s personality. It’s the perfect gift for those hard to buy for people on your list.

It’s not only a tasty gift, but it’s a useful gift also. My favorite type of gift basket is the ones made of wicker. There are so many uses for wicker baskets. They make great centerpieces for the kitchen table. A nice arrangement of flowers, or possibly made into a decorative fruit bowl.

There’s only one other thing better than giving a food gift basket, and that’s receiving one. JustBecauseBaskets.com

Coffee

Author: Robert  |  Category: Food & Drink

Coffee is a widely-consumed stimulant beverage prepared from roasted seeds, commonly called coffee beans, of the coffee plant. Coffee was first consumed in the 9th century, when it was discovered in the highlands of Ethiopia. From there, it spread to Egypt and Yemen, and by the 15th century had reached Armenia, Persia, Turkey, and northern Africa. From the Muslim world, coffee spread to Italy, then to the rest of Europe and the Americas. Today, coffee is one of the most popular beverages worldwide.

Coffee berries, which contain the coffee bean, are produced by several species of small evergreen bush of the genus Coffea. The two most commonly grown species are Coffea canephora (also known as Coffea robusta) and Coffea arabica. These are cultivated in Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Once ripe, coffee berries are picked, processed, and dried. The seeds are then roasted, undergoing several physical and chemical changes. They are roasted to varying degrees, depending on the desired flavor. They are then ground and brewed to create coffee. Coffee can be prepared and presented in a variety of ways.

Coffee has played an important role in many societies throughout modern history. In Africa and Yemen, it was used in religious ceremonies. As a result, the Ethiopian Church banned its consumption until the reign of Emperor Menelik II of Ethiopia. It was banned in Ottoman Turkey in the 17th century for political reasons, and was associated with rebellious political activities in Europe.

Coffee is an important-export commodity. In 2004, coffee was the top agricultural export for 12 countries, and in 2005, it was the world’s seventh largest legal agricultural export by value.

Some controversy is associated with coffee cultivation and its impact on the environment. Many studies have examined the relationship between coffee consumption and certain medical conditions; whether the effects of coffee are positive or negative is still disputed.

KP300 ICE CREAM MAKER

Author: Robert  |  Category: Food & Drink

Triple Aluminum Canister Ice Cream Maker, Three 1-cup stainless-steel bowls, Integrated motor, automatic mixing paddles, removable top lids.
Quantity
Our Price: $39.95
List Price:$99.99
You Save: 60.0%!
Product Details

• Three’s a charm. Make 3 flavors of ice cream just right for a banana split-in less than 30 minutes in this fully automated machine.
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• Three 1-cup stainless-steel bowls maintain cold temperature better than standard aluminum canisters so ice cream freezes faster and harder. Integrated motor, automatic mixing paddles and removable top lids with mix-in openings. Operates with one, two or three canisters. Lids and paddles are dishwasher-safe. Recipes included. 14″L x 13″W x 11.75″H
• SPECIFICATIONS
• DO YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM, SORBET AND FROZEN DRINKS WITHIN 20 MINUTES.
• DO ANY FLAVOR YOUR WANT BY ADDING YOUR INGREDIENT IN THE MIX
• YOU CAN MAKE UP TO 3 DIFFERENT FLAVOR AT THE SAME TIME WITH THE TRIPLE SCOOP FEATURE, YOU CAN USE JUST ONE SCOOP TO, IF YOU WANT.
• MADE WITH STAINLESS STEEL
• THE ICE CREAM MAKER IS FULLY AUTOMATIC.
• ALL PART ARE DISHWASHER SAFE.(EXCEPT MOTOR)

Hall of Fame Kettle Corn

Author: Robert  |  Category: Food & Drink, gifts

If you’ve never tried kettle corn, you’re in for a real, down-home, all-American, country fair kinda treat. And if you’ve tasted kettle popcorn at your local carnival or state fair, then get ready to taste the best of the best, hall of fame kettle corn that puts all the rest to shame!

Our Hall of Fame Kettle Corn is the quintessential version of the all-American classic: our finest, fresh-popped corn sprinkled with salt and kissed with a touch of pure cane sugar. It’s an irresistible blend of sweet and salty…more subtle than caramel corn. It’s the kind of snack you can start eating…and eating…and eating…and before you know it, you’re hooked! (Don’t worry, it’s a harmless obsession - and Dale and Thomas will always be here to feed your need!)

All of the products below come with Hall of Fame Kettle Corn:

* Six-Bag Sampler
* Twelve-Bag Variety Sampler
* Dale and Thomas 2-gallon Gift Tin
* Dale and Thomas 3.5-gallon Gift Tin
* The Great Crate
* Metal Popcorn Silos (case of 24)

Here’s what a few of our customers said about Hall of Fame Kettle Corn:

“It tastes as fresh as the kettle corn I get at the Jersey Shore.”
L.H.

“An incredible flavor! Sweet, but not too sweet. Salty, but not too salty. With a real taste of corn.”
A.R.

“Hall of Fame Kettle Corn fills a craving niche I didn’t know I had!”
D.N.

“By far the BEST Kettle popcorn I have ever had in my life!!!”
A.E.

“It has everything: crunch, salty, sweet, and melts in your mouth.”
B.W.