Food and Cooking

Writing Assignment: The Smell Of And Taste Of Coffee

09.09.2011 Food and Cooking

Your own senses are unique. You smell, taste, feel, hear, and see the world, not just from a distinctive point of view, but with tools that help you to perceive the world in a way that, while it might be similar to others’ perceptions, is not precisely identical. It’s your view of the world and [...]

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The Secret To Ultimate Coffee Flavor: Small Cups

09.08.2011 Food and Cooking

That’s it. That’s the secret to being able to drink coffee at the peak of its brewed flavor and at your ideal temperature. Use a thermos, a carafe, or an insulated flask and pour yourself a measure in a small cup. Find one that holds no more than six ounces. Think dainty china cups, not [...]

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Working The French Press: Great Coffee, Easy - Video

09.07.2011 Food and Cooking

Here’s a short instructional video on how to use a French Press to make great tasting coffee. Making Coffee: The French Press from Randy Murray on Vimeo.

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Roasting Your Own Coffee - Video How To

09.06.2011 Food and Cooking

Here’s a brief video overview and tutorial on how to roast your own coffee using a hot air popcorn popper. I apologize for the shaky camera work. It was likely the four pots of coffee I drank in the making of these videos. Coffee Roasting from Randy Murray on Vimeo.

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Great Coffee, Cheap and Without Obsessing

09.05.2011 Food and Cooking

This week I’m writing about coffee. But if you read carefully you’ll also find that I’m talking about attention to detail, process, and even writing itself. I’ve also included some delightful sketches that my editor, Penny Mattern, drew on her iPad (at the same time as I was writing these, but without her knowing what [...]

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