Quoting Nancy Backus to Michael Loo <=-

don't get me going on Keurig [...] spend 4 or more times the
price for the same coffee.

And then there's the environmental impact of those tiny little
"disposable" plastic cups.

That's clearly a diabolical fad....

The inventor who originally just wanted to make better tasting
small batches of coffee now regrets his creation a lot.



Cheers

Jim


... If your coffee order is > 4 words, you are part of the problem.

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JIM WELLER wrote to NANCY BACKUS <=-

don't get me going on Keurig [...] spend 4 or more times the
price for the same coffee.

And then there's the environmental impact of those tiny little "disposable" plastic cups.

If one is the tiniest bit astute there are single serve brewers which
use "loose" coffee which are much less expen$ive to buy and much less
expen$ive to operate. And no K-cups to get rid of. Just put the used
grounds in your garden. No paper filters even.

That's clearly a diabolical fad....

The inventor who originally just wanted to make better tasting
small batches of coffee now regrets his creation a lot.

Bet he doesn't regret the money, though.

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Title: Million Dollar Pickles
Categories: Squash, Vegetables, Herbs, Preserving
Yield: 1 Servings

3 sm Sliced pickling cucumbers
1 md Sliced onion
3 lg Bell peppers; julienned
2 lg Red bell peppers; julienned
2 ts Turmeric
2 ts Mustard seed
1 ts Celery seed
6 c White sugar
3 1/2 c White vinegar
1/3 c Pickling salt

Layer vegetables with salt, and leave 8 hours or over
night. Drain well. Place in a preserving kettle and
add spices and vinegar.

Bring to a boil. Lift vegetables from syrup with a
slotted spoon, and pack into 1 pint preserving jars.
Ladle syrup over top, leaving 1/8" head space, seal.

Process in boiling water bath 15 minutes.

From: http://www.recipesource.com

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Quoting Jim Weller to Nancy Backus on 05-04-19 19:13 <=-

don't get me going on Keurig [...] spend 4 or more times the
price for the same coffee.

And then there's the environmental impact of those tiny little "disposable" plastic cups.

Yup...

That's clearly a diabolical fad....

The inventor who originally just wanted to make better tasting
small batches of coffee now regrets his creation a lot.

Probably. ;0

ttyl neb

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Quoting Dave Drum to Jim Weller <=-

there are single serve brewers which use "loose" coffee

Yep. Roslind has a ceramic cone that takes small filters which can
make a single cup quickly and easily, and a French press that can
make 1 to 2 cups even that taste even better. Our 8 cup drip machine
can manage small batches of 3-4 cups and our Thermos carafe will
keep any extra coffee hot and fresh for at least 8 hours. Oh yeah,
we also have a small cheap espresso machine that can brew single
shots.

The inventor who originally just wanted to make better tasting
small batches of coffee now regrets his creation a lot.

Bet he doesn't regret the money, though.

Actually he left the company he co-founded early and sold his share
for just $50,000.




Cheers

Jim


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JIM WELLER wrote to DAVE DRUM <=-

there are single serve brewers which use "loose" coffee

Yep. Roslind has a ceramic cone that takes small filters which can
make a single cup quickly and easily, and a French press that can
make 1 to 2 cups even that taste even better. Our 8 cup drip machine
can manage small batches of 3-4 cups and our Thermos carafe will
keep any extra coffee hot and fresh for at least 8 hours. Oh yeah,
we also have a small cheap espresso machine that can brew single
shots.

I have an old fashioned drip coffee maker (boil the water, pour it into
the top and let it drip into the bottom) which is more for display or
emergency use than a daily thing. An old stove top percolator (same
thing). My main coffee maker is a Kenmore/Cuisinart 12 cup programmable
drip machine. I also have a Hamilton-Beach Flex-Brew single serve
brewer which does "loose coffee" or K-cups. And a Bella espresso maker
with a frother wand (never used by me) to make cappucinos .... maybe
like the one you mention.

The inventor who originally just wanted to make better tasting
small batches of coffee now regrets his creation a lot.

Bet he doesn't regret the money, though.

Actually he left the company he co-founded early and sold his share
for just $50,000.

Then perhaps he regrets his timing. I would. Bv)=

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Title: Cappuccino In A Jar
Categories: Mixes, Beverages
Yield: 2 Jars

2/3 c Instant coffee granules
1 c Powdered coffee creamer
1 c Powdered instant chocolate
- drink mix
1/2 c White sugar
3/4 ts Ground cinnamon
1/2 ts Ground nutmeg

Have ready 2 (12 ounce) canning jars.

Put the instant coffee into a food processor, and process
to a fine powder.

If you don't have a food processor, put it into a large
plastic bag, and crush with a rolling pan.

In a large bowl, combine creamer, chocolate mix, instant
coffee, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Stir together until well mixed.

Spoon into 2- 12 ounce jars.

Attach a note to each jar that reads: Cappuccino: Mix 3
tablespoons of powder with 6 fluid ounces hot water.

Recipe by Paula & Matt

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