A beginners guide to coffee: Ethiopian Yirgacheffe
Kona and Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee are all very well, but if there’s one coffee that stands out for me it’s Ethiopian Yirgacheffe. Packed full of fruity flavors and delicious hot or cold, it’s my favourite coffee by…
After spending some time exploring Ethiopia Yirgacheffe and Harrar, it’s time to head south and consider the contribution Kenya has made to the world of high-end coffees. Kenya AA often regarded as one of the best coffee beans in the world. Severa…
Kona coffee is often considered to be the only major bean grown in the United States. However, in recent years the Ka’u region in Hawaii has become regarded for its less well-known, but extremely high quality beans. Ka’u coffee may not have the br…
Along with Yirgacheffe, Ethiopian Harrar is considered to be one of the best coffees in the world. This reputation is well deserved: Harrar is spicy and full-bodied with an almost wine-like texture and taste.
Today we’re discussing one of the most important wines in Italy, Nero d’Avola. This grape is predominately grown in Sicily and results in a bold, powerful red that combines fruity notes with a spicy, peppery finish. The grape, which thrives in dry…
Occupying a perfect sweet spot between taste and cost, Malbec is easily one of my favourite affordable wines. This extreme popular vino is known for its muscular taste and is a great alternative to more expensive Cabernet Sauvignons and Syrahs.
Coffee cake is a true morning hero. A crunchy, crumbly topping of butter and sugar sits nestled on a pillow of soft, vanilla cake, and we call this breakf…
Ah, carrot cake. Is there any better way to consume vegetables than in a sweet, spicy and fragrant cake topped with tangy cream cheese frosting? I think no…
For busy mornings look no further than this delicious and wholesome breakfast snack cake. Packed with oats, cinnamon, and bananas, and topped with crunchy nuts..
Pumpkin cheesecake is another take on our classic cheesecake. We use a gingersnap based crust for this dessert giving it a well-spiced crunch. The pumpkin..
Nothing gets you ready for the day on a cold winter morning like a steaming hot bowl of perfectly cooked steel-cut oats. The pumpkin puree and peanut butter add a rich, silky texture, but also give the oats even more substance to power you through…
This seasonal treat makes a decadent breakfast or a luscious dessert, and tastes like a cross between pumpkin pudding and french toast. We soak cinnamon..
