Tag: Beans

How To Store Coffee To Keep It Fresher, Longer

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Advice circulates that coffee beans should be kept in the freezer to maintain freshness. False! Freezing the coffee coagulates the natural oils contained in the beans. These oils need to emulsify to produce the body and mouthfeel of the coffee. Coffee is best right after it is freshly-roasted. Beans can be stored in the refrigerator…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Switch Your Starches For Healthy Eating

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[1] Alas, our beloved Corn Flakes are not whole grain. We’ve switched to Cheerios and oatmeal (photo by Hannah Kaminsky | © THE NIBBLE). [2] Switch white rice for brown rice (photo © Village Harvest). [3] Switch white potatoes for sweet potatoes (photo © Burpee). [4] Popcorn is a nutritious, whole-grain snack (pho6to © Crunch…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Rancho Gordo Gourmet Beans

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Beautiful cranberry beans from Rancho Gordo. Photo by River Soma | THE NIBBLE. Beans were nutritious fare for our ancestors. Yet today, many people think of beans as inexpensive food consumed by people who can’t afford better. They haven’t had Rancho Gordo heirloom beans! There’s no better way to learn to appreciate beans than to…
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