The Before and After

We all know that we feel that certain something all the time when the first sip of coffee touches our tongues........


Or maybe just me......

We perceive the world differently.....
It suddenly becomes a world of fun and happy little things.....


Your Brain LITERALLY Wakes up!

Your energy levels skyrocket, you can run a marathon.....twice!

Your confidence and directions are impeccable! 

The idea of making plans becomes a breeze you even become super generous! 

And...... you know.........

That's It, I will not Longer Believe It Is Bad For ME!

So you read the news and see numerous articles of that really happens when a person drinks Coffee. I know that I grow irritated to see and read facts thrown here and there about what really is going on in my cup. So I turn to my trusty website Huffington Post , and begin to research what the Mystery is and if I should continue to feel guilt with every sip, although it does give a bit more spice to drink the guilt. 

And even more now during this season with the images on Instagram of selfies with Fall Leaves and Coffee is so popular, it's inevitable to try and figure out this case. I skimmed the articles found one with interesting health facts that I am trusting to say it is all legit. I read an article titled

Whether Decaf Or Regular, Coffee Seems To Be Good For Your Liver and I was convinced... Case Closed. With the beginning headline stating, "People in the study who drank large quantities of coffee on a daily basis had lower levels of abnormal liver enzymes, the researchers found. This suggests that a chemical in coffee other than caffeine may help the liver, the researchers said." Which means to me that Yes I will continue to drink this delicious beverage and sip it with no guilt whatsoever. Coffee, according to the article, is showing studies of people having lower risks of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and liver cancer. Enough to convince you? 

From this article it states: 

"The researchers looked at about 27,800 people age 20 or older who reported how much coffee they had consumed over the past 24 hours. The team also looked at their blood samples for several markers of liver health, including alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and gamma-glutamyl transaminase (GGT). Elevated levels of liver enzymes may be a sign of liver damage or inflammation."

"The results showed that people who said they drank three or more cups of coffee a day had lower levels of all four of these enzymes, compared with people who did not drink any coffee. Surprisingly, it didn't matter whether a person drank regular or decaf coffee: the effect on liver enzyme levels was almost identical."

If you would like to know more about this amazing news, click here for the Full Article! 

Café Brasileño - Brazilian Coffee

A Brazilian Roast was delicious and that's all I gotta say, well worth the money too.

    This Roast was smooth, it was a blend of 100% Arabica beans from Brazil and topped with a hint of unsweetened Cocoa. It's a blend that, as Trader Joe's describes,
           "Rich flavor of chocolate fudge, to create a taste sensation that brings a little bit                  of Carnavale to your cup. It's fun, it's lively… go with us here; it's a good metaphor - the  coffeeis from Brazil, after all, and if we're going Brazilian, we're going Carnavale. Roasted to a rich,  medium-dark, the coffee is nutty, smooth & mellow with terrific body and low acidity. The  unsweetened cocoa subtly begins the mocha transformation, and the chocolate fudge finishes it off in  choco-riffic fashion. Yes, folks, that's choco-riffic" (Trader Joe's). 

I found this roast when I was searching through the store and I normally don't shop there because of the high prices but this was pretty cheap compared to the roasts at Starbucks Coffee. It was a great blend, I really enjoyed the hint of chocolate because it made the cup so smooth and delightful. I added warm soy milk with foam to make my own  latte at home, cheaper too. And it was a great start for the day because the taste was sweet enough without adding any Agave. 


So if you're shopping around Trader Joe's take a look at the can itself and decide if you would like to take one home. I guarantee you will enjoy it. 
Also available online to shop at: 
http://www.traderjoes.com/fearless-flyer/article.asp?article_id=1478

History of our Powerful and Delicious Bean.

It's a fine history to look over the centuries of how a bean has created an impact so overwhelming to the world, it is one of the most popular iconic images today.
Coffee.
The growth of a green bean and roasted to create a black liquid is sought out by most adult workers and needed to enhance energy to run the day. But why does this Black Cup seem so popular for industries, fashion, and everyday lifestyle?
"Uncommon Grounds tells the story of coffee from its discovery on a hill in ancient Abyssinia to the advent of Starbucks. In this updated edition of the classic work, Mark Pendergrast reviews the dramatic changes in coffee culture over the past decade, from the disastrous “Coffee Crisis” that caused global prices to plummet to the rise of the Fair Trade movement and the “third-wave” of quality-obsessed coffee connoisseurs. As the scope of coffee culture continues to expand, Uncommon Grounds remains more than ever a brilliantly entertaining guide to the currents of one of the world’s favorite beverages." 
You can find more about this at https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8598379-uncommon-grounds and find local stores for purchase or online. 

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"Work culture turning coffee into a fashion statement"-- Gulf News

Have you seen lately the fashion statements Coffee is now beginning to part take in Social Medias like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and among those like Tumblr and so forth.
Well as it is being represented, Coffee is becoming a worldwide Fashion Statement with clothing, seasons, accessories, and now in the work culture.
According to GulfNews.com theres a link indicated by medical professionals that addiction is associated with an "unbalanced food diet". Interesting in my case because I sometimes substitute a meal with coffee...guilty.
Similar to the so-called fashion statement, work environments are also taking on the new accessory to carry a mug around to deliver the message of being a hard working employee and are easily peer pressured.

More about the unbalanced diet goes into detail as follows: 
“People who have a balanced diet and eat healthy would be getting all the nutrients their body needs. For these people, drinking coffee would be more of a choice than a necessity.”

“Depending on the body type, it takes around 3 weeks to a month to develop a strong craving or addition to coffee or tea, and just like any other drug, a person will experience withdrawal symptoms such as headaches if they decide to stop — even if it’s for one or two days.”

Once the body gets used to high caffeine levels, the effects of coffee, which can include increased attention and memory performance, are no longer experienced. In such a case, a person is in need of even higher doses of coffee or tea to achieve the same effect.

Coffee is not considered harmful however, if consumed in moderation. Along with caffeine, coffee beans also contain antioxidants and nutrients beneficial for the body. The addition of additives, sugar, and milk, however, takes away from its benefits, said Dr Shershad. 

If you want to read more go to:

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/health/work-culture-turning-coffee-into-a-fashion-statement-1.1292837

Now Y'All know Paula Deen, but no Butter this time!!

Its done, Coffee works magic Y'All!!!

Total Time:
4 hr 40 min
Prep:
10 min
Cook:
4 hr 30 min
Yield:4 to 6 servings
Level:Easy










Ingredients

3 pounds short ribs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup strong brewed coffee
1 large yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons hot or mild chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano

Directions

Season the short ribs with salt and pepper, to taste. Warm the oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the ribs and brown until golden, turning them once, about 8 minutes. Transfer the ribs to a paper towel-lined plate. Pour the wine and coffee into the skillet. Cook over high heat, scraping up the brown bits on the bottom, until the sauce is reduced by one forth, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Put the ribs, onion, garlic, 2 teaspoons salt, the chili powder and oregano in a slow cooker. Pour in the wine sauce and cook, covered, on high for 3 1/2 hours. Uncover and cook until the ribs are falling apart, about 45 minutes more. Transfer the ribs and sauce to a serving dish and serve.

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Meals with Coffee...Yes it gets better My Friends!

Now I am a huge fan of the Food Network, I watch it to pass on the time and avoid eating snacks or anything fatty. I was thinking the other day about the specific foods Americans eat these days and Coffee is becoming a meal replacement, because obviously we as Americans are desperately trying to shed those extra pounds.
I got on Google, simply typed in "Meals with Coffee" and of course the Food Network provides amazing recipes that incorporate our addictive coffee as a main ingredient for magnificent meals for the family.
Taking a look at the recipes from pastries to dinners, the one that made me want to go out and buy food was the "New York Strip Steak with Spicy Coffee Rub". I know...a coffee rub?? Heck I'm hoping one day a coffee scented lotion is created.
For Ingredients and Directions click on the link below to feed your family a delicious Dinner Steak! :)

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/new-york-strip-steak-with-spicy-coffee-rub-recipe.html

Coffee-Macadamia Nut Biscotti

And here is a sweet companion for the after session of Dinners, a delicious Macadamia Nut Biscotti for that cup of coffee of choice.

Prepping time isn't so bad, and it is worth the wait to indulge in a glamorous Biscotti that warms your mornings or evenings.
As seen, ground coffee is more than just for Brewing but essential ingredients for your meats and treats!

Click on the link below to receive this recipe and discover more!

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/coffee-macadamia-nut-biscotti-recipe.html

More Reasons to Keep Drinking My Friends!!!!

Good morning my fellow Coffee Friends, hope you all arrive to work on time as I should be getting ready myself. But I skim through BuzzFeed.com  a lot just to see what happens in the Social Media world, and I came across an interesting video that I believe can make you all think for a sec if the information is legitimate or not.
If you have time, take a look at the video uploaded to Youtube.com and see if this actually pertains to you.

http://www.buzzfeed.com/dimitri/why-you-should-drink-more-coffee

The Truth about Coffee/La Verdad sobre Café!!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/07/coffee-infographic_n_5628172.html?utm_hp_ref=tw
http://www.thebolditalic.com/articles/5415-infographic-the-truth-about-coffee

Hola amigos! ¿Como les van el día? Ya casi es hora para tomar esa tasa de café para despertarse y a continuar a trabajar. Por que yo si!!

Bueno ay algo que encontré que creo que seria algo para reír.

Cuando vas al Starbucks o cualquier Café, no piensas:

 en el tiempo que dura para ir en el coche,

llegar con trafico,

 buscar donde estacionar,

pagar el espacio o no,

mirar la hora,

pensar en que ordenar,

pensar en que tanto azúcar tiene y si se merece,

esperar en la línea,

ordenar,

esperar…otra vez,

por fin tener la bebida,

y hora correr al trabajo.

Encontré un Infographic en la pagina de Huffingtonpost.com y es bien gracioso en la descripción en como uno hace para ir al Café y tomándolo al mismo tiempo.

 En realidad, el café es importante para unos que se dedican trabajando muchas horas y se mantienen ocupados.

Hello friends! How’s your day? It is almost time to get a cup of coffee to wake up and continues to work. For me Yes!

 Well, there’s something I found that I think it would be something to laugh at.  When you go to Starbucks or any Cafe, you don't usually think:

the time it takes to go in the car,

arrive with traffic,

search to park,

either pay the meter or not,

look at the time,

thinking about that order,

think what has so much sugar and if you deserve it,

wait in line,

order,

wait... again,

finally have the drink,

and time to rush back to work.

I found an Infographic in the huffingtonpost.com page and is well funny in the description in as one does to the coffee and taking it at the same time.In reality, coffee is important for those who are dedicated to working long hours and are kept busy.

World 'Cup'

So the World Cup is almost at its end...yes it is sad for the entire population to feel something precious is leaving their TV's. But as we watch the SemiFinals and discover that Germany is about to sabotage Brazil (Perdon Brazil), I ponder and take notes for future posts and I was curious to Google some information on the coffee industry between these two countries. We all see the different countries listed at Starbucks or the local grocery store, so I took the time to research as if I were to write a term paper. And here are the interesting facts I have discovered thanks to Google:

Germany

• Known for Flavor and Smoothness (Starbucks says the same thing)
• 55,000 tons production in this recent decade (Really?!)
• An economic worth of $1.5 Billion Euros (Not USD!) of imports
• Berlin and Hambug are the popular cities for increase sales
• An "Accessory to City Chic"---- Expresses Individuality and Confidence (At least I'm not alone)
• Famous Brands; Dallmayr, Eduscho, Jacobs, Niederegger, Tchibo (Umm can't pronounce)
• And most importantly, a Strong, Full Flavor without the bitter after taste (Yes THANK YOU!)

Brazil 

• "They grow an awful lot of coffee in Brazil"- Frank Sinatra
• Largest production of Arabica 
• Nutty, sweet, low in Acidity
• Develops bittersweet and chocolate roast taste
• Common in high-end espressos and even Dunkin Donuts (Hmm.. I shall try now)
• Because they grow at low altitude it means the taste will have a low acidity (I wonder how that works)

So here is the big question....Brazil or Germany coffee. Well unfortunately the Brazilian tropical sunshine was destroyed by the thunderstorm of Germany in soccer, but the taste is a challenge I will soon let you all know who may win.