Monday, March 16th, 2009 at
9:49 pm
Book of the month : Uncommon Grounds The History Of Coffee And How It Transformed Our World
Book Review
Since its discovery in an Ethiopian rainforest centuries ago, coffee has brewed up a rich and troubled history, according to
Uncommon Grounds, a sweeping book by business writer Mark Pendergrast. Over the years, the beverage has fomented revolution, spurred deforestation, enriched a few while impoverishing the many, and addicted millions with its psychoactive caffeine.
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Monday, February 16th, 2009 at
9:40 pm
Book of the month : The Little Black Book of Coffee
About The Little Black Book of Coffee
From roasts to brews, coffee bean to coffee cup, this ”Essential Guide to Your Favorite Perk-Me-Up” gets you into the espresso lane with more than 70 tempting recipes for coffee drinks and treats. Rise and shine!
160 pages; 4-1/4 wide x 5-3/4 high; concealed wire-o binding; book lies flat for ease of use; elastic band place holder.
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Friday, January 16th, 2009 at
9:33 pm
Book of the month : The Coffee Book: Anatomy of an Industry from Crop to the Last Drop, Revised and Updated Edition
Book Reviews
A succinct historical overview, bedecked with useful charts and graphs. — San Francisco Examiner Good to the last sentence. — Las Cruces, NM Sun-News
Informed and argumentative. — The Economist
Most stimulating. — The Baltimore Sun
Packed with an interesting punch
.a fun little item. — Associated Press
This well-written book is an enticing brew
. An outstanding example of a thorough industry treatment. — Library Journal
Revised and updated,… Buy The Coffee Book: Anatomy of an Industry from Crop to the Last Drop, Revised and Updated Edition at Amazon
Wednesday, September 5th, 2007 at
8:33 am
How does your drip coffee taste? If it’s getting a bit soury, then maybe it’s time to clean it. It’s recommended to clean your machine every one to six months. DIY Life has a good guide on how to clean your drip coffee maker.
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