1. The Lazy Roaster
(EAT/DRINK/Foodie Research)

It's true. I was sooo lazy this weekend that i didn't want to roast my last 1.5 lbs of green coffee beans separately (1/2lb each of Rwanda Butare Bourbon, Classic Italian Espresso Blend, and Puro Scur

2. Well at least one thing is going right...
(EAT/DRINK/Foodie Research)

This Sunday - my latest and greatest roast of coffee beans, Guatemala Fraijanes - Finca Aqua Tibia. Sweet baby jesus - this bean is wonderful! Tangy chocolate notes with an intriguing finish of cider

3. When Pigs Fly
(EAT/DRINK/Foodie Research)

... you do it? What is the point?" And yes, that's understandable, i mean, i can buy perfectly roasted beans from my absolutely favorite roaster (fyi: this is always a much appreciated gift for Itsy...

4. Cold Brewed Coffee
(EAT/DRINK/Foodie Research)

In an effort to make use of the beans rendered almost undrinkable due to my poor coffee roasting skills, i took the advice of a friend and created some cold brew coffee goodness. After soaking 1/5lb

5. Coffee Roasting, Part II
(EAT/DRINK/Foodie Research)

... found something i am not good at and it's coffee roasting. I have eight pounds of assorted green coffee beans from Sweet Maria's to burn through (literally) and hopefuly by then i shall have a sliver...

6. Coffee Roasting
(EAT/DRINK/Foodie Research)

Yesterday at lunch i was inspired to roast my first batch of green beans from Sweet Marias. Anyone who knows me knows that i live to learn and love to try new things all in the name of research and