Coffee !

[ss11943859]

I've been all over these forums & can't find the 'right forum', so mybe i'll find an answer on the front porch ? 

I have 2 cans of 'cheapie' coffee ; tried mixing them so they would be more flavorful, but not-so-much did it work. Might buy a more spendy brand & mix them, but in meantime, anyone have any ideas on how to make these cheap brands taste better ?

Thanks !

[DaveMcK]

COFFEE ROASTING WITH COFFEE ON THE PORCH

I swoon at the smell of freshly brewing coffee. I love to put my face right into a bag of freshly roasted beans and breathe it in. Coffee ice cream, mocha drinks (like my beloved-yet-expensive ‘adult chocolate milk’ at Starbucks), and meat rubs with robust coffee flavors (like my favorite barbecued pork tenderloin recipe) are my absolute faves.

And, yet, I’ve been just an occasional java drinker most of my adult life.

Last week, however, was a game changer. We were treated to a visit to the coffee roasting operation of our favorite coffee roasters, Dan and Judy, of Coffee on the Porch – Camden, Maine. (Alright, fine, I don’t know any other roasters. They’re still my faves.)

I LOVE FOOD TOURS!

Whether it’s learning about beer production, maple syrup making, or raising dairy cows, food tours offer entertainment and an education. Touring the coffee roasting operation with Dan and Judy, though, was so much more. They welcomed us into their home like old friends. Over delicious cups of freshly roasted and brewed coffee (two of their varieties – Blueberry Mountain and Antigua Express), we gabbed about our families, our jobs, our favorite beverages, and eventually their business. Then, they took us on a little tour of their operation.

COFFEE ROASTING UP CLOSE AND 

Dan even gave us a demonstration, roasting a batch of beans just for us. Our minivan has smelled deliciously of dark, rich Costa Rican beans ever since.

We had a great morning visiting the Coffee on the Porch – Camden, Maine headquarters. If you are a coffee-lover, check out their many varieties, and definitely check out their Facebook page, where Dan often posts what roast he is drinking that day, along with gorgeous pics of their coastal Maine area.

CHEERS TO YOU, DAN AND JUDY!

FILED UNDER: FOOD TOURS, WITH: CAMDEN, COFFEE ON THE PORCH, FOOD TOUR, 

[LydiaN586309]

Enjoy your coffee and your weekend!

[DaveMcK]

Good morning to everyone the Front Porch Coffee Club on this Friday May, 2020!

[DaveMcK]

Good morning to everyone the Front Porch Coffee Club on this first Thursday May!

[LydiaN586309]

"OMG!!! Where's the coffee?"

Answer:  "You drank it all."

[DaveMcK]

Nurses during the calmest of days are incredible, valuable members of our community. But nurses during an international pandemic? Absolute heroes. Let’s show our support to nurses at all times, but here are a few ways you can show them some extra love today.

[DaveMcK]

Good morning to everyone the Front Porch Coffee Club on this first Monday May!

[craftn56]

Good Morning Everyone! May your day be Blessed! Stay safe and healthy!

Take care!!

Smiles...

[craftn56]

May you all have a blessed day!!

The last couple of days I've been sewing masks... I'm giving them away.. Going to take a coffee break and get back to the masks. :smileywink:

Smiles...

[DaveMcK]

Good morning to everyone the Front Porch Coffee Club on this first Sunday of May!

[craftn56]

Hello Everyone :catwink:

Coffee and Friends!! 😉

Coffee and Friends!! :catwink:

Taking a break from making masks.

Have a good evening please take care and stay healthy!!

Smiles...

[DaveMcK]

Good morning to everyone on the Front Porch Coffee Club today on this May Day, 2020

[craftn56]

Bought this today at walmart for around 16.00

Smiles...

[LydiaN586309]

Coffee: A Love Story

Pour.....bliss!

[DaveMcK]

Good morning to everyone on the Front Porch Coffee Club today

[craftn56]

GM Everyone and God Bless!!

Smiles...

[craftn56]

Smiles...

[craftn56]

Smiles...

[Brightpool]

After trying several brands of coffee, my wife and I kept returning to Folger's, both for price and for flavor. Some coffees cost more and some cost less, but Folger's medium Classic Roast has consistently provided the flavor we like and a 5-cup pot of coffee costs us about 30 cents or less per day, depending on where I bought the coffee and whether or not it was on sale.

Once in a while, I buy a 3-pound bag of Colombian whole bean coffee from Costco and grind that myself occasionally for freshly ground coffee when I feel like having it. That one is a splurge, since it costs about 60 cents per 5-cup pot.

My wife likes to go to Beans and Brews once or twice a week, but I'm content with getting my 20-ounce regular coffee from my own kitchen.

[Brightpool]

For daily coffee, my wife and I use a Mr. Coffee 5-cup on/off drip coffee maker. Those are about $20. We could spend another $10 and get one with timers, but what good are those when we do it all in the morning, anyway, and don't know when we'll get up?

For family parties, which might be rare for a while, we get out the big guns: A 12-cup Mr. Coffee.

Mr. Coffee has been good for us for years. We have seen no good reason to switch to anybody else.

[craftn56]

GM Everyone and Blessings to you all!! 😉

A little funny. 😉

[DaveMcK]

Good morning to everyone at the Front Porch Coffee Club on this last Wednesday of April, 2020!

[DaveMcK]

@ManicProgressive 

Sip solo or brew for a crowd, Cuisinart has the perfect coffee maker for your kitchen! Enjoy the gourmet taste from our single serve brewers, large cup coffee makers or cold brew coffee makers. For extra fresh flavor, try one of our premium coffee grinders. Our coffeemakers and grinders offer the ultimate customized coffee experience. It’s the perfect brew, just for you! We like the space saving we get from the combo still coffee makers. Do you have hard water in your area? If so so do you use a coffeemaker cleaner or a vinegar/water mix?

[ManicProgressive]

I'm in trouble. 

I have (had) two coffee brewers.   I broke one a week or so ago, and now my backup is about to die. 

Please recommend your coffee brewer of choice.  I'm used to drip coffee, but I will try anything.  🙂 

[wilful]

The basic Mr Coffee is what we use. Have been using them for about 30 years.  They last about 7 years.

[LydiaN586309]

[LydiaN586309]

[DaveMcK]

Good morning to everyone at the Front Porch Coffee Club on this last Monday of April, 2020!

[craftn56]

Blessings to all!! ❤️

[DaveMcK]

Good morning to the Front Porch Coffee Club everyone for rolls and coffee on this Sunday, April 2020! Stay well and be safe at home!