Spotlight on...Colombia San Agustin
Carrie Masek
This week, we're shining a spotlight on a coffee that's not only delicious this year, but has been consistently excellent through all the years we've enjoyed it, Colombia San Agustin.
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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.
Roast Lamb with White Beans and Coffee
Carrie Masek
Many families have holiday food traditions like Thanksgiving turkey and Christmas cookies. Spring holidays also have food traditions, some avoid eating meat during Lent, for instance. The Passover Seder is another example. My family always had lamb for Easter supper.
Read MoreSavory Lentil Chili
Carrie Masek
The weather outside is lovely today: lots of sun, a light breeze and temperatures in the 60’s. It’s hard to believe that by mid week, it’ll be snowing again. To get ready for more winter weather, we’re putting together a warming batch of Catie’s Savory Lentil Chili.
Read MoreSpotlight on...Organic Dragon
Carrie Masek
This week, we're shining a spotlight on one of our favorite coffees, Organic Dragon, and the striking creatures it’s named after.
Read MoreBanana Buzzcakes
Carrie Masek
Springlike weather has finally arrived here in the Chicago area. The sun shone most of yesterday, and the temperatures rose above freezing before noon. We still get lots of gray, rainy days, though, and many mornings are dark and chilly. Coffee (like April's Cloudburst Blend) is our preferred antidote to the gray morning blues, but sometimes we need a little more.
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