The Art and Craft of Coffee

Author: Kevin Sinnott
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA
ISBN: 161058094X
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 177

Book Description
“Sinnott’s guide to primo coffee enables readers to fill their cups to the rim . . . with greatness . . . [It] will result in a better cup of joe.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) There is no other beverage that gives you a better way to travel the world than coffee. You can literally taste the volcanic lava from Sumatra, smell the spice fields of India, and lift your spirits to the Colombian mountaintops in your morning cup of joe. The Art and Craft of Coffee shows you how to get the most out of your coffee, from fresh-roasted bean to hand-crafted brew. In The Art and Craft of Coffee, Kevin Sinnott, the coffee world’s most ardent consumer advocate, educates, inspires, and caffeinates you. Inside you will find: How green coffee beans are farmed and harvested Insight into single-origin coffee beans and worldwide coffee harvests A photo guide to roasting your own coffee at home How to choose the best grinder for your beans A complete, visual manual for 9 coffee brewing styles, including French press, vacuum, Chemex, auto-drip, Turkish ibrik, and espresso Delicious recipes for dozens of coffee and espresso beverages “In the decades that Kevin Sinnott has spent meeting with and interviewing hundreds of coffee professionals, rather than crossing over to the dark side and becoming one himself, he has taken what he has learned and translated it from coffee geek-speak into English. Why? For the sole purpose of allowing you to better enjoy your coffee. In short, if you like coffee, you will love this book.” —Oren Bloostein, proprietor of Oren’s Daily Roast

The Arts & Crafts Busy Book

Author: Trish Kuffner
Publisher: Da Capo Press
ISBN: 1442411236
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 495

Book Description
The Arts & Crafts Busy Book should be required reading for anyone raising or teaching children. It is written with warmth and sprinkled with humor and insight. The Arts & Crafts Busy Book contains 365 screen-free, fun, creative and educational arts and crafts projects for children ages two to six that provide a great alternative to using TV as a babysitter. It shows parents and daycare providers how to: Stimulate creativity and self-expression with activities that encourage a child to explore his or her place in the world. Create experiments with paint, glue, playdough, paper, and markers that focus a child's energy constructively. Encourage the development of a child's concentration and coordination, as well as organizational and manipulative skills, with well-chosen arts and crafts projects. Save money by making arts and crafts supplies such as paints, playdough, and craft clay with ingredients that can be found around the home. Celebrate the holidays and other occasions with special projects and activities.

Craft Coffee

Author: Jessica Easto
Publisher: Agate Publishing
ISBN: 1572848049
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 191

Book Description
“Build a better brew by mastering 10 manual methods, from French Press to Chemex, with this comprehensive guide.” —Imbibe Magazine Named a top food & drink book of 2017 by Food Network, Wired, Sprudge, and Booklist This comprehensive but accessible handbook is for the average coffee lover who wants to make better coffee at home. Unlike other coffee books, this one focuses exclusively on coffee—not espresso—and explores multiple pour-over, immersion, and cold-brew techniques on 10 different devices. Thanks to a small but growing number of dedicated farmers, importers, roasters, and baristas, coffee quality is at an all-time high. But for nonprofessionals, achieving café quality at home can seem out of reach. With dozens of equipment options, conflicting information on how to use that equipment, and an industry language that, at times, doesn’t seem made for the rest of us, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Craft Coffee: A Manual, written by a coffee enthusiast for coffee enthusiasts, provides all the information readers need to discover what they like in a cup of specialty coffee—and how to replicate the perfect cup day after day. From the science of extraction and brewing techniques to choosing equipment and deciphering coffee bags, Craft Coffee focuses on the issues—cost, time, taste, and accessibility—that home coffee brewers negotiate and shows that no matter where you are in your coffee journey, you can make a great cup at home. “Engaging and fun . . . I really can’t recommend Craft Coffee: A Manual enough. If you’re even mildly curious about brewing coffee at home, it’s absolutely worth a read.” —BuzzFeed

National Geographic Traveler: Costa Rica, 4th Edition

Author: Christopher Baker
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426211635
Category : Costa Rica
Languages : en
Pages : 276

Book Description
Providing in-depth descriptions of major cultural, architectural and historical sites, this guide takes the reader on a tour of Costa Rica and includes mapping of specially commissioned walks and drives, plus regional and city maps

The Art of Florida

Author: Rodney Carlisle
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1683342593
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 219

Book Description
A visual guide to approximately 20 Florida art colonies and districts. The book will discusses in detail a variety of towns in Florida renowned as “Art Colonies,” together with several “Arts Districts” in both small towns and larger cities that have been designated by the local government and/or by developers as neighborhoods set aside to foster the arts. Many of the communities sponsor annual art festivals or shows that have been held for more than 40 years. The book features color photographs that capture the variety of art forms that are uniquely Florida and covers special aspects of art in Florida such as the great number of Florida artists, the influence of arts projects and social realism of the New Deal, mural painting in Florida, the “Highwaymen,” and the extremely rich 19th and 20th century history of Florida artists. Colonies and districts include: Bradenton Village of the Arts, Eau Gallie Arts District, St Petersburg Warehouse Arts District and Central Arts District, Tampa and Tallahassee.

How to Taste Coffee

Author: Jessica Easto
Publisher: Agate Publishing
ISBN: 1572848790
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 165

Book Description
Home coffee-making authority and author of Craft Coffee: A Manual introduces you to the wide world of coffee flavor Have you ever purchased coffee based on delectable flavor notes—strawberry jam, milk chocolate, hazelnut—only to find none of it in your cup? It’s a common experience among coffee lovers. These days, high-quality coffee can taste all kinds of ways, thanks to roasting techniques that help draw out the qualities of the bean. In addition to that characteristic coffee taste, you really can find hints of fruit, chocolate, and nuts in your cup—all it takes is a little knowledge, a little practice, and the ability to slow down and savor. That’s where How to Taste Coffee comes in. With the same accessible, no-shame approach she took in Craft Coffee, bestselling author Jessica Easto explains why flavor notes are not always as straightforward with coffee as they are with other beverages, such as wine, beer, and spirits. You’ll learn how our senses perceive coffee, what creates and affects coffee flavor, and how to practice your sensory skills, using the same tools and resources as coffee professionals. With nineteen exercises designed to help you identify and talk about what you’re tasting, you’ll come away with a more developed palate, an improved ability to choose coffee you’re going to love, and a better understanding of the astounding complexity contained within these tiny beans. A must-read for any lover of coffee, How to Taste Coffee inspires readers to taste widely and sip consciously, with more appreciation, more discernment, and a greater sense of wonder.

The Empowered Cook

Author: Barrett Williams
Publisher: Barrett Williams
ISBN:
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 92

Book Description
**Dive into the all-encompassing guide to transforming your kitchen and diet "The Empowered Cook"! Experience a culinary awakening that will steer you towards autonomy in the heart of your home—the kitchen.** Are you yearning to unravel the secret to a self-sufficient kitchen where processed foods take a back seat? Seek no further! "The Empowered Cook" is your comprehensive blueprint, encompassing 16 rich chapters that combine the age-old wisdom of whole food preparation with contemporary, sustainable practices. Embark on an enlightening journey into "The Philosophy of the Self-Sufficient Kitchen," where the principles of cooking from scratch marry sustainability—with a goal to infuse pleasure into every meal. Next, fortify your culinary foundation as you navigate the "Basics of a Self-Sufficient Kitchen," exploring the must-haves for a complete pantry, getting acquainted with essential flavors, and mastering storage techniques. Delight in "Whole Foods Selecting and Preparing Natural Ingredients," where the path from garden to table is demystified. Embrace the art of "Mastering Fundamental Cooking Techniques," encompassing the craftsmanship of baking bread to unlocking the nutritional powerhouse of fermentation. Strategically map your food endeavors with "Batch Cooking and Meal Planning," ensuring that your efforts sustain not just your appetite but also the environment. Plant your own seeds of change when venturing "From Garden to Kitchen," discovering the rewards of growing your own ingredients—even if urban settings challenge you. Excite your wanderlust with "Foraging Discovering Nature’s Wild Bounty," safely identifying and incorporating nature’s gifts. Evoke tradition and reduce waste with "Nose-to-Tail and Root-to-Stem" cooking, where every morsel finds its place. Your preserved provisions will come alive in "The World of Pickling and Canning," and follow it up with timeless "Traditional Baking" practices. Ambitious proteins, from beans to responsibly-sourced meats, grace your table in "The Power of Proteins" chapter. Travel through tastes in "International Flavors," where global cuisines infuse your meals with diversity and excitement. "The Self-Sustainable Diet" prioritizes your well-being, delivering nutritional harmony without sacrificing flavor. And what's a grand feast without "Hearty Homestyle Meals"? Reclaim comforting classics with innovative twists. As you near the close of this journey, indulge in "Sweet Endings," where desserts aren't just treats—they're wholesome experiences. Finally, clink glasses and your "Beverages," from morning brews to moonlit concoctions, all crafted with your hands. "The Empowered Cook" offers not just recipes, but a transformative lifestyle. Your kitchen will become a sanctuary of taste, health, and independence—a place where every ingredient tells a story and every meal is a testament to sustainability. Embrace the culinary empowerment that awaits. Bon Appétit!

The Coffee Paradox

Author: Benoit Daviron
Publisher: Zed Books Ltd.
ISBN: 1848136293
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 260

Book Description
Can developing countries trade their way out of poverty? International trade has grown dramatically in the last two decades in the global economy, and trade is an important source of revenue in developing countries. Yet, many low-income countries have been producing and exporting tropical commodities for a long time. They are still poor. This book is a major analytical contribution to understanding commodity production and trade, as well as putting forward policy-relevant suggestions for ‘solving’ the commodity problem. Through the study of the global value chain for coffee, the authors recast the ‘development problem’ for countries relying on commodity exports in entirely new ways. They do so by analysing the so-called coffee paradox – the coexistence of a ‘coffee boom’ in consuming countries and of a ‘coffee crisis’ in producing countries. New consumption patterns have emerged with the growing importance of specialty, fair trade and other ‘sustainable’ coffees. In consuming countries, coffee has become a fashionable drink and coffee bar chains have expanded rapidly. At the same time, international coffee prices have fallen dramatically and producers receive the lowest prices in decades. This book shows that the coffee paradox exists because what farmers sell and what consumers buy are becoming increasingly ‘different’ coffees. It is not material quality that contemporary coffee consumers pay for, but mostly symbolic quality and in-person services. As long as coffee farmers and their organizations do not control at least parts of this ‘immaterial’ production, they will keep receiving low prices. The Coffee Paradox seeks ways out from this situation by addressing some key questions: What kinds of quality attributes are combined in a coffee cup or coffee package? Who is producing these attributes? How can part of these attributes be produced by developing country farmers? To what extent are specialty and sustainable coffees achieving these objectives?

The Art of Cooking with Cannabis

Author: Tracey Medeiros
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1510764119
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 240

Book Description
**2021 Readable Feast Awards, Honorable Mention** 125 mouthwatering recipes featuring CBD, hemp, and THC from organic farmers, award-winning chefs, artisans, and food producers across the country. More than a cookbook, The Art of Cooking with Cannabis is a valuable resource for new inspiration and excitement surrounding cannabis, food, and responsible consumption. Tracey Medeiros introduces the reader to dozens of organic farmers, award-winning chefs, artisans, and food producers who are leading the green revolution by doing their part to demystify cannabis and its culinary use. Individual profiles contain stories from the book’s contributors who come from rural and suburban communities and bustling cities across this nation. These folks have generously shared their personal struggles and successes which have led them to understand the many health and wellness benefits of the cannabis plant and its important role in society. From chemistry to culinary, the book contains 125 mouthwatering recipes, such as: Chicken Kale Meatballs with Cherry Tomato and Pesto Sauces from Chef Jordan Wagman Avocado Mash with Nori and Cucumber from Chef Michael Magliano CBD-Infused Vegan Gluten-Free Miso Broth from Jessica Catalano THC- and CBD-Infused Smoked Cheddar with Green Chili Stone-Ground Grits from Chef Kevin Grossi Sh’mac and Cheese from Carly Fisher Vegan No-Bake Cashew Cheese Cake from Chef Maria Hines Simple and beautifully presented spirit-free and spirit cocktails such as “The 700 Club” and “Rebellious” are also featured in the cookbook from contributors including Entente Chicago and Prank Bar. Recipes are divided into three categories—CBD, Hemp, and THC—each adapted to meet the reader’s cooking and tolerance levels. Insightful sidebars offer informative tips and “how-to” guidance, helping the cook to use cannabis with ease and confidence.

The Story of Emerson College

Author: Michael Spence
Publisher: Temple Lodge Publishing
ISBN: 1906999449
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 242

Book Description
In this first biography of Emerson, he gives a vivid picture of how the college came to be such a special place. But this is not a dry history of an organisation: it is brought to life with vibrant descriptions of many people, including the colleges founders Francis and Elizabeth Edmunds and John Davy, but also students, teachers, cooks, gardeners, accountants, administrators, and many others. Spence studies the anthroposophic spiritual basis that formed the bedrock of the college.