So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Places To Shop For The Best Coffee

By Casey Wood


Do you remember the tastiest coffee you have had the pleasure of drinking? You may have made your own coffee, or bought it some place. There are lots of styles of coffee, and several ways to make it. Read this article so you can buy only the best coffee available.

Try waiting until your coffee has completely brewed before you pour your cup. The coffee at the start of a drip is a lot weaker than the stronger tasting stuff closer to the end. As you are making your coffee, it mixes up and it will not be at full flavor until it is done.

Never buy coffee beans that have been sprayed. Sprayed coffee beans might smell good, but they do virtually nothing for the taste of the coffee. The oil sprays used are also hard to clean from coffee machines and grinders. As a great alternative, consider using one of the many syrups available on the market.

Try buying different kinds of coffee. When you need to purchase coffee, try a new blend. If you want to keep a few different flavors on hand, try keeping the coffee beans or grounds in the freezer to keep them fresh.

If you refrain from adding cream, sugar or chocolate to your coffee, it can help you eliminate fat from your body. When you drink coffee that has sugar added, you are negating the fat-burning power of it. In the morning, drink a good cup of black coffee for weight control benefits.

Does your coffee not taste as good as what you find in a coffee shop? It might just be that you need to add more coffee. Typically, coffee houses mix six ounces water for every two tablespoons full of coffee grounds. Try different proportions to see what the best is for your particular taste.

If you wouldn't drink your tap water, don't use it to make coffee. Tap water isn't known for being especially delicious, which can adversely affect your coffee. You might consider installing a filter on your tap. Alternatively, there are pitchers with built-in filters that you can buy and keep in your fridge.

Learn how to easily froth milk to add to coffee. Heat milk in the microwave until it is steaming. After this is done, whisk your milk for about a minute. Keep going until the milk is foamy. Use milk that is higher in fat, at least 2 percent.

Flavoring syrup should be added right into steaming coffee and stirred prior to the addition of creamer or milk. Syrup will dissolve fast in hot coffee. Doing this will make the syrup more flavorful and aromatic. After the syrup dissolves, you can add sugar, creamer, or milk if you like.

You will get a better coffee the more expensive it is. When you are buying coffee know that you will get a great cup of joe when you spend some money on it. If you try to skimp on ingredients and equipment, however, the flavor of your coffee will suffer.

Did you have any idea how wonderful and full-flavored a single cup of coffee could be? You probably want some coffee right now, don't you? Have fun shopping and use these helpful tips. Get enjoyment out of your coffee.




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