This coming week holds several important days – both secular and spiritual. Monday evening marks the beginning of Passover, one of the holiest times in the Jewish calendar. Also known as “Pesach”, it refers to passing over or sparing someone. In this case, it refers to the spared children of Israel while under the rule …
Month: April 2014
Coffee Unites Colombian Community
Deep amidst the Colombian Andes lies the Perija mountain range, one of the remotest coffee-growing regions in the country. This area has been hit hard by political violence starting more than 10 years ago. Displaced small-scale farmers lost everything when they fled their homes and paramilitaries moved in. Now, a permanent army battalion is stationed …
Don’t Toss Those Used Coffee Grounds!
We love to share ideas on reusing coffee grounds. Check out this latest list of ideas for your used coffee grounds: 1. Deodorize your fridge with a bowl of used coffee grounds set inside. It'll work just like baking soda to clear odors. 2. Used coffee grounds help fertilize indoor plants. They are also good …
Center for Coffee Study Opens at UC, Davis
March, 2014The University of California, Davis hosted a research conference in the newly-founded Coffee Center last month. The conference is the first step toward establishing a dedicated coffee research study center, akin to the school’s existing Institute for Wine and Food Science. On the docket were topics such as coffee genetics, sustainable growing and sensory …
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