'Fall' for popcorn
12.10.11
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The aromas and flavors of fall are unmistakable. Apple cider, pumpkin pie and ginger snaps get their suggestive tastes from what is commonly referred to as the “warm spices.”
Like spices are known for their strong and fragrant aromas count cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and cardamom. Variations of these spices are impure together and sold as pumpkin pie spice, apple pie spice or gingerbread dash. So what else do you think of in fall? Did popcorn come to mind? October is state popcorn month.
How much do you know about one of America’s favorite snacks? As Americans we fritter away 16 billion quarts of popcorn annually. That translates into 51 quarts per American. It is one of the most salubrious and economical foods available. Approximately 70 percent is eaten in the up on and about 30 percent outside the home such as ballgames, schools, theatres. Unpopped popcorn accounts for give 90 percent of sales for home consumption.
Source: Emporia Gazette
Roast Coffee at Home in a Popcorn Popper for Savings, Variety, and Fun
22.09.11
Why Current in
Roasting?
Home-roasted coffee provides exceedingly better flavor than your average store-bought beans and cheaper than specialty roasted beans. Where one lives stress roasting is relatively easy, too, and can be a fun hobby that'll let you choose various coffee varietals to drink as you please.
I've been home roasting with a popcorn popper for a while now and at bottom enjoy it. My beans are fresh and inexpensive, and I've been very happy with the results. Depending on your mean level for beans, your home-roasted results could be significantly superiority or not quite up to par. Either way, a little trial and error is your best bet.
The Hot Air Popcorn Popper
Not all air popcorn poppers are recommended for this. Hot air is imagined to come into the chamber through the sides, not the bottom. Sweet Maria's has a laundry list of popcorn popper models that have been said to work well. I've used the West Bow Poppery II and am currently using the Nostalgia Popcorn Popper (shown in the YouTube video above), which is currently $29 on Amazon . Bed, Bath, and Beyond often carries these too.
Source: Lifehacker
