Posted by Legal Alien on Jan 10, 2010
In these past years that I have been roasting I have noticed quite a few things in regards to storing the green coffee. Namely, the coffee continues to lose weight, dry out, during the time it sits in storage. I don't think it leads to bad cups of coffee persay, but I do think thatPosted by Legal Alien on Mar 08, 2010 | Leave a comment
News! News! News! We've been in the grips of change at Cafe Corazon. We've been busy shopping for new coffee and also moving Read more...Posted by jamescollier on Mar 07, 2010 | Leave a comment
I've talked with several people lately about the concept of a local food culture. I can feel momentum: several individuals and groups are emerging—each with a unique idea or vision, but all with a desire to embrace and explore what we have here in Fresno and the Valley. And how it tastes. Read more...Posted by jamescollier on Mar 01, 2010 | 1 comment
My friend Kiel is starting an urban gardening class. I've dreamed of a garden in my backyard since buying our home in 2005, but getting started is overwhelming, so I'm using the class as a final push. I'm intrigued by the concept of urban gardening, not only for the benefit of my own health and Read more...Posted by jamescollier on Feb 24, 2010 | 4 comments
Some firsts are never forgotten. Like the first time we ride a bike. Or the first time we visit the beach. Or the first time we get married. I still remember the first time I made bread: Kim was visiting me in North Carolina, and I wanted to impress her with a gourmet dinner. I watched Emeril make Read more...Posted by jamescollier on Feb 18, 2010 | Leave a comment
Sunday was supposed to be a day of celebration—of love and the Chinese New Year. For me, however, it was a day of recovery from whatever virus (read "bus") that hit me late in the morning. Since I was out of commission, and have spent most of the week trying to catch up, I'm Read more...