Tips for a Great Cup of Coffee, Part 2
August 26, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Food and Drinks
I did not grow up in a house supplied with coffee. Neither of my parents drank it. Pretty much, the only exposure I had to it came from a jar of instant coffee at my grandparent’s house because my grandmother was the only one who drank it. When my mom was growing up, she was told that drinking coffee would turn your feet black and so she steered clear of the beverage.
Since then, I’ve learned to appreciate a good cup of coffee. In fact, I’ve come to be known as a coffee snob. Earlier this week, I began sharing some …read more
Cleaning Challenge: Clean Your Coffeemaker
June 20, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Cleaning, Food and Drinks, Home Making
I was making coffee today and just realized something – I have never cleaned my coffeemaker. I’ve only been using the coffee pot for about six months and I don’t drink coffee as regularly as some people, but it certainly is time for a cleaning!
You may be wondering why you should clean your coffee pot, especially when the only thing that goes in it is clean water. The problem is, the water causes deposits inside the coffee maker. The deposits can slow the flow of water inside the machine and they can alter the taste of your coffee.
To clean your …read more
