Comments on: I CAN HAZ COFFEEMAKER

By: Jannie Funster

Jannie Funster — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:28:12 +0000

Yes, pancakes in a can – I was amazed too. I know not good for the environment to have a whole can when I could mix it from a paper bag, but once in a while I’m allowed a little slip-up eh? For camping. Plus the can gets recycled.

The brand I found, organic too, is here in this link. A squeeze can like whipped cream. And they’re soooo good! But, the can only made about 8 big cakes, alas. http://www.batterblaster.com/

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By: Betsy Wuebker

Betsy Wuebker — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:25:43 +0000

Hi Barb – Welcome! I will have to try other Euro-dark roasts than French. The French roasts do a number on my stomach. So far, my best luck has been with Kona (which can get a little pricey), and a couple of other non-Euros whose names escape me at the moment. While this post was about coffeemakers, perhaps a good followup might be coffee in general. Thanks for stopping by.

By: Barb Hartsook

Barb Hartsook — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 21:25:32 +0000

What a delicious post! I can smell freshly roasted European coffees as I read. Though it’s late in the afternoon — so the aroma is in my head.

My kids call me a coffee snob. I like the dark-roast European coffees because they are not as acidic as beans from other soils. They just taste better to me. And I like to brew them in a Bunn coffee maker. It’s quick, and the water is hot.

French press makes great coffee, but after 4 minutes brewing, the water has cooled down, and tepid anything is not for me. I like it hot.

Patricia, I think your filtered sparking water is a lot healthier for you than my caffeine. I drink both.

Thanks for an enjoyable read…

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By: Betsy Wuebker

Betsy Wuebker — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:18:39 +0000

Hi Patricia – I totally understand. My mother couldn’t stand it, either, and never understood why it appealed to almost everyone else. Thanks.

Hi Ben – You’d love my Aunt Mary; your dad got to meet her last summer at the family reunion. There are plenty of other, shall we say, more colorful stories about her and my Uncle Charlie that your dad learned, as well.

By: Ben

Ben — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:41:42 +0000

‘Their percolator came out for Aunt Mary, who could polish off ten cups with half a pack of Pall Malls after breakfast. ‘

that line made me laugh.
no coffee for me. i’m a water person.

By: Patricia

Patricia — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:53:56 +0000

I am debating about putting this comment on this post…but I think I will as it is not secret.

I can not even abide the smell of coffee – any kind at all, let alone the taste.

I am not much for tea unless I am ill, but some of the herbal teas smell very lovely.

I just drink water ( am going to have champagne on my birthday too)
Most tap water tastes to me like rose fertilizer smells so I drink filtered water at that…a treat is a sparkling water!

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By: Betsy Wuebker

Betsy Wuebker — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:33:31 +0000

Hi Sara – Welcome! Sitting here with my first cup of the day. My system has become a little picky as well. I find the espresso and French roasts aren’t my thing any more, so I feel your pain. Tea is different – but you can tell yourself it’s better for you! Thanks for coming by!

Hi Jannie – What! Pancakes in a can! Who knew? Everything seems to taste better next to a campfire, doesn’t it? Even the gas station coffee Pete brought me! Thank you.

By: Jannie Funster

Jannie Funster — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:23:58 +0000

Crisp! Or is that just a Canadian thing?

Wow, all you black coffee drinkers amaze me. I take mine light and a little sweet.

I didn’t start drinking it until I was 24 — 20 years ago and never looked back.

Like Dot, I do the one-cup filter, I’m the only coffee drinker in this house. I usually only have one a day. But sometimes go crazy at Starbucks around 4:00 p.m. and slug back a short decaf. And of course, you’ve got me craving it a 8:18 p.m. But at least you’ve got me off my yen for champagne tonight.

I love coffee while camping. Boil some water in a pot on the little propane stove, pour it through my filter. Whip up some pancakes from a can – yes you can get them from a can like a whipped cream can now. And sit back and let the fireants bite – heaven!

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By: Sara

Sara — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:17:21 +0000

This was a great post both for the words and the visuals. I remember a lot of those coffee makers. Unfortunately for me, while I love coffee, it doesn't love me back. I felt the pain of rejection, but finally settled with my regular cup of tea...although, to be honest, I sometimes cheat and have 1/2 milk and 1/2 coffee, which my stomach seems to allow. Still, there's nothing quite like the smell of coffee brewing...yum! Thanks for reminder :~) Sara´s last blog post..More than just 5 words in a journal

By: Betsy Wuebker

Betsy Wuebker — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 02:07:11 +0000

Hi Robin – What is a coffee plunger?? Is it like a press? You know, I did have one of those stove-top espresso-makers and forgot to include it! Thanks.

Hi Lance – I’m with you, although I can’t drink real acidic blends any more. Back in the day, my parents told us it would stunt our growth! Thanks.

Hi Judy – I love that Caribou in your neighborhood – very homey. Robin and I would get strawberry smoothies there! Thanks.

Hi Vered – It must take lots of practice to do the French press right. I just don’t have the patience. I want my coffee and I want it now! Thanks.

Hi Dot – Wouldn’t it be nice if the programmables would just pick up on our thoughts. Some of them are too complicated – who designed those? Thanks.

Hi Mary – I think it’s not about the taste, but it’s about the aroma and it makes us think it tastes good. I can’t live without it, either! Thanks.