Thursday, March 14 is Pi (π) Day. Pi Day has been a national holiday since 2009, but the celebration started at San Francisco's Exploratorium in 1988. March 14 is Albert Einstein's birthday and the numeric representation of the date, 3/14, matches the first three digits of Pi, 3.14. Those interested in Pi and it's history can check out this link. For the rest of us, a great way to celebrate Pi is with... Pie. All of us here at Coffee by the Roast enjoy a cup of coffee with our pie, but Catie puts coffee in her pie. She shared her recipe for Coffee Pecan Pie, a caffeinated take on Classic Pecan Pie. She starts with this recipe:
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Earlier in the week, we posted about inexpensive brewing methods and invited the readers of this blog to join our conversation. Some who responded offered to share their insights on coffee brewing with other coffee lovers.
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This week, we're shining a spotlight on Organic Timor Coopertiva, one of our favorite co-op coffees from one of our favorite coffee growing regions.
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Here at Coffee by the Roast, we pride ourselves on providing the very best coffee at the most reasonable price possible. Unfortunately, even amazing coffee can be ruined by a bad brewer, and some of the finest brewers are priced outside the range of most coffee lovers. The good news is, there are several ways to brew great coffee without breaking the bank. This blog post covers some of our favorite inexpensive ways to brew coffee.
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The weather man is predicting temperatures in the negative digits this weekend, but the first day of Spring is coming soon. So is Daylight Savings and St. Patrick's Day! Whether you're struggling to wake up an hour early, celebrating your Irish roots, or enjoying an early spring brunch, we have the coffee for you!
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