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How to Grind Coffee Beans at Home & Why You Should

in Brewed on 03/08/21

Grinding your coffee beans properly can give you more control over your brew, ultimately leading to a better cup of coffee. Grinding coffee beans not only ensures a level of freshness not found in coffee grounds, but also provides a more satisfying cup. A burr grinder will provide you with the most consistent, uniform, and quality grind. Dial in the… View Post

How & Why You Should Use a Scale to Brew Coffee

in Brewed on 03/02/21

Transform your coffee at home by using a scale to measure your beans and water precisely. Brewing quality coffee at home requires the right tools and techniques.   Using a scale during a brewing session can greatly improve your cup of java. For best results, find a scale that is digital, measures in grams, and takes up little counter-space.  Like… View Post

11 Common Beginner Latte Art Mistakes

in Beautiful, Brewed on 02/09/21

Avoid wasting tons of espresso & milk when you’re learning latte art by first taking a look at these common beginner latte art mistakes.  Latte art is a manner of preparing coffee by pouring micro-foam into espresso, which results in a pattern on the latte’s surface.   Using the wrong type of milk is one of the biggest mistakes beginners… View Post

Chocolate Cake Truffles Recipe

in Baked on 02/03/21

Treat yourself to some decadent chocolate cake truffles. Best of all, they’re easy & quick to whip up on a moment’s notice!  Cake truffles are a quick and easy way to make a decadent dessert that look and taste just as rich as the real thing. Make your cake truffles double chocolatey by adding in chocolate chips to your batter…. View Post

Best Iced Mocha Recipe

in Brewed on 01/28/21

Looking to add some chocolate to your daily coffee routine? Make this delicious & easy mocha with gourmet homemade chocolate ganache. Add some chocolate to your daily coffee routine with this delicious & easy iced mocha (or enjoy it warm!). Homemade chocolate ganache is the trick to turning this iced latte from good to gourmet. Make this iced mocha into… View Post

bialetti moka pot next to plants and a cup of coffee on wood table

How to Make Coffee in a Moka Pot

in Brewed on 01/20/21

Learn to make delicious coffee and espresso in any size moka pot following these simple step-by-step instructions.  The moka pot is an eight-sided coffee brewing instrument, invented by Alfonso Bialetti.  Despite its alternative name (the stovetop espresso maker), the moka pot doesn’t make real espresso, but an expresso-like concentrate.  Only the moka pot itself and a heat source are required… View Post

dulce de leche latte on a bed or pink leaves on moss

Dulce De Leche Latte: A Valentine’s Day Treat

in Beautiful, Brewed on 01/11/21

Try this decadent dulce de leche latte with homemade dulce de leche. Enjoy this latte warm or iced for the perfect Valentine’s Day treat. Valentine’s Day is the perfect day to go a little over the top with an extra sweet treat such as this dulce de leche latte. You can make the dulce de leche yourself or choose to… View Post

Klean Kanteen Coffee & Tea Kit Review

in Beautiful on 01/10/21

A set of durable coffee travel mugs that can accommodate all types of drinks beyond coffee. Note: I may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through some of the below links. Read my disclosure policy to learn more. Note: This is a sponsored blog post, but all opinions are my own.  Klean Kanteen is an environmentally-conscious brand that… View Post

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16 of the Most Common Coffee Brewing Mistakes to Avoid

in Brewed on 01/08/21

Minor coffee brewing mistakes can completely ruin a final brew. Avoid 16 of the most common mistakes by reading on below. It’s easy to make a bad batch of coffee by making one of many common coffee brewing mistakes. Buying coffee grounds instead of whole beans is a mistake that too many make. Bad water quality is also a variable… View Post

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Cheyenne Elwell

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Cheyenne Elwell, ASJA is a travel and lifestyle writer covering coffee culture, small towns, and slow travel. Her work explores how people experience place through everyday rituals like coffee, meals, and quiet moments. She has written for Business Insider and The Spruce Eats.

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Send this to your wine-tasting partner. Choosing Send this to your wine-tasting partner.

Choosing where to taste next is easier when you know more than what the patio looks like. I’m a travel, food & wine journalist sharing what’s being poured, what makes a tasting experience stand out, and what I learn from the people behind it.

Follow along for ideas for your next outing, with a little more context before you book.

#WineLovers #WineTasting #WineCountry #FoodAndWine #BakedBrewedBeautiful
Most of us only meet wine once it’s already in t Most of us only meet wine once it’s already in the bottle.

But during harvest, even something as simple as leaves making it through sorting can affect what eventually ends up in your glass.

At @hawkinscellars, I got a closer look at how many small decisions happen before a bottle ever reaches the table.

It’s the kind of detail you don’t see on the label.

#WineHarvest #WashingtonWine #Winemaking #WineLovers #bakedbrewedbeautiful
I’ve spent the past year studying wine, but actu I’ve spent the past year studying wine, but actually getting my hands on the grapes was a completely different experience.

We tasted Pinot Noir that was still too acidic and “green,” which meant it needed a few more days on the vine. I knew harvest timing mattered, but actually tasting a grape that wasn’t ready yet made it click.

Then I spent a few hours sorting Grenache, pulling out leaves and anything else that shouldn’t make it into the wine. Thane told us the grapes were exceptionally clean, which I learned isn’t always the case.

I also finally got to watch a “mini punch-down” after reading about them in wine textbooks for the past year.

And now I’m hoping this story gets one more chapter. If Hawkins bottles the Grenache as a single-varietal wine, I may eventually get to taste a wine made from grapes I helped sort.

If you could spend a day behind the scenes at a winery, what would you want to see?

#WineEducation #Winemaking #WineHarvest #WashingtonWine #WineLovers
Fall cocktail menus are shifting, and some longtim Fall cocktail menus are shifting, and some longtime favorites aren’t getting the same love behind the bar.

I spoke with three bartenders about what they’re excited to pour this season and what they’re ready to leave behind.

One trend gaining ground? Savory cocktails, with unexpected ingredients making their way into the glass.

But that’s only one side of what’s changing behind the bar this fall.

I broke down 5 trends that are in and 5 that are out this season for Business Insider.

Read the full article at the link in my bio.

#FallCocktails #CocktailTrends #CocktailCulture #FoodAndDrink #Journalist
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