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Coffee by the Roast newsletters, announcements and coming attractions.  New Varieties of Coffee. New Brewing Methods. Recipes. Here's where you find out what Coffee by the Roast is up to.

 

Keep Cool with Cold Brew

Carrie Masek

It's not even the middle of May, but in some parts of the country, temperatures are already climbing into the 80's. Hello, summer! If you're like us and enjoy Cold Brew iced coffee on hot summer days, it’s time to get out your French Press (or good old-fashioned mason jar) and make your own at home. Here's how:

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It's May! (And we have new coffees)

Carrie Masek

Flowers are blooming and the weather is getting warmer, but the mornings are still chilly enough for a good, hot cup of coffee.  Whether you're celebrating Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day or holding out for Memorial Day weekend, May is a great month for coffee...and we have a bunch of new ones!

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Cooking with Coffee...Coffee in Sweets

Carrie Masek

Last time on Coffee by the Blog, we talked about coffee in savory dishes.  This time, we're going to the sweet side. Some desserts, like tiramisu, are known for having coffee as an important ingredient, but there are many sweet recipes that use coffee to add intensity to the flavor and complexity. to the sweetness.

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Cooking with Coffee...Savory Dishes

Carrie Masek

Coffee is a complex beverage, with over 800 distinct flavor and aroma compounds.  It's no wonder that it's a great addition to recipes that benefit from intense, complex flavors.  Like wine, a little coffee can deepen the flavor of a sauce or mellow its spicy edge. We'll talk about how coffee smooths and intensifies sweet recipes next time. For now, let's get savory!

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Cooking with coffee

Carrie Masek

It's no surprise that here at Coffee by the Roast, we all love coffee.  Hot or cold, black or creamy, plain or sweetened, coffee makes a wonderful beverage.  Did you know it's also great for cooking?

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