tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24933153102640508122024-03-12T22:31:17.411-07:00Sauvie Island Coffee CompanyBrendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749583081057675039noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493315310264050812.post-28920859559002634902011-04-03T22:05:00.001-07:002011-04-03T22:19:58.454-07:00How Cute is This?!?!?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiw5Om6NGKAOPuNR9-kokNQuGRGezLI-hCBDn8OA5KuR9DL2lmpore27vAczlfqCosIvWgk7ak-bgqsFB1zQEiRYdMi5Z8-KMuY06OSJdh7_Y9tPapK2v5FsgzfQeonOIjLpj7yM8xeQA/s1600/tn-1.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 113px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiw5Om6NGKAOPuNR9-kokNQuGRGezLI-hCBDn8OA5KuR9DL2lmpore27vAczlfqCosIvWgk7ak-bgqsFB1zQEiRYdMi5Z8-KMuY06OSJdh7_Y9tPapK2v5FsgzfQeonOIjLpj7yM8xeQA/s400/tn-1.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591590288615703394" /></a><br /><div>Our daughter Quinn and her new kid. Spring has finally arrived! In addition to the twins we have brought in two more coffees. One from Costa Rica and "El Torro" from Columbia. The Costa Rican - Hacienda Sonora from the West Valley - Bourbon, Pulped Natural "Honey". Flavors of Cocoa, honey, honeydew, and green tea, leaves you with a satiny mouthfeel. The Columbian - more complex than most Columbian coffees; sweet, clean and balanced, slightly syrupy - a nice big bean!</div>Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749583081057675039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493315310264050812.post-61176773528241414262010-10-05T21:00:00.001-07:002010-10-05T21:02:50.102-07:00Juan Valdez wannabe<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAup0GO4Nvg7loYRApb1J1TKurQ1xD8_AQptwKMkDVx8rFXELVRi_-ylvmq82QgswzPPXSd690kCHdUalnnM8DSXKDC5fDeu4ao9adNesWfwtl9xiuPk-BfwJwKeiChbTrwIc2KdjzGxA/s1600/2348_1104074366102_1354044857_2072097_7990227_n.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAup0GO4Nvg7loYRApb1J1TKurQ1xD8_AQptwKMkDVx8rFXELVRi_-ylvmq82QgswzPPXSd690kCHdUalnnM8DSXKDC5fDeu4ao9adNesWfwtl9xiuPk-BfwJwKeiChbTrwIc2KdjzGxA/s400/2348_1104074366102_1354044857_2072097_7990227_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524778209394709810" /></a>Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749583081057675039noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493315310264050812.post-64032357152910410982010-09-29T13:12:00.000-07:002010-09-29T13:27:47.497-07:00Roaster's Guild Retreat 2010<img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Tk5NSlX-htWgsYm5VDb3izGi8w4-2kQaA7N1BVWORJDyIrWhk3ytgcrCVuuVkZWkHGOfP_qXuRRdkHUH_n17hJSoWpXKEpeuOZyDOA2KeVfrcoEY2Fm4imi_RNsPjSZ9OqTEup77qWQ/s320/40181_1603088761150_1354044857_3356871_3649590_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522431328352191218" /><br /><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXoMGVx6VLWml9mJmL_XIGXnGGKGDCkl8BeueJwwNDBNrptnC6K08bQC2PbJ8bCSL-iTVtjH5ZkGx92Os4EOxhDJi9Zk52j2S1rUOvZAtFioPJgykHbXcYQ4jU2w7rEnVQ_OzjdBPoZLE/s320/41192_1602200858953_1354044857_3354534_5586283_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522431331526038082" /><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7wXDJX_QCsXbrX1QtjLq0a2NdpOK_SGClP-WAMAhWYoaKZxSexzCJ57yvAQB9z4VggevQ7-RJwTMfK15voVoLN0uLKQ9pTPX-liRapEi5nTjCtfny6Fv4FpHZaNYe9er15leoSyO6aZk/s320/46088_1603094841302_1354044857_3356874_6193713_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522431334894676738" /><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>took place this year the 3rd weekend of August at Skamania Lodge in Stevenson Washington. </div>Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749583081057675039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493315310264050812.post-87319049667154151932010-09-28T19:57:00.001-07:002010-09-29T13:03:51.197-07:00Worth Repeating...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 16px;font-size:14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFF99;">I believe humans get a lot done, not because we're smart, but because we have thumbs so we can make coffee. ~Flash Rosenberg</span></span></span>Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749583081057675039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493315310264050812.post-23247532100632000302010-08-31T21:06:00.000-07:002010-08-31T21:07:54.353-07:00Beans from BoliviaNow roasted. Here's the profile comments. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua', 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); letter-spacing: 2px; "><strong>Fair Trade, Organic Certified CENAPROC (FLO ID 866):</strong> The Central Asociados Productores de Cafe is made up of 85 active farmers (as of 2006,) and primarily produces Typica and Caturra varieties at elevations ranging from 1,400 - 1,700 masl. The acidity of this coffee is characterized by focused apricot and nectarine stone fruit, complemented by soft graham and honey flavors. A touch of butterscotch in the finish rounds out the cup for a very rich and satisfying profile.</span>Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749583081057675039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493315310264050812.post-68830796660226676712010-06-17T20:57:00.000-07:002010-09-29T12:59:17.395-07:00Beans in lieu of strawberries<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglJSOmHb8MWDeO_FEtyxOUlxZJJy7tNm8wZzn6rXUd5ErwuGrWpv8DteYBhD533g7lnRy16pII8Vsp6bp5iwEkLdRNIlAGVnppH7Fotpz47A79YD2wDjAYXc0Gf_1ud9uayVg6f70PHHQ/s1600/quinnbeans.jpeg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 113px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglJSOmHb8MWDeO_FEtyxOUlxZJJy7tNm8wZzn6rXUd5ErwuGrWpv8DteYBhD533g7lnRy16pII8Vsp6bp5iwEkLdRNIlAGVnppH7Fotpz47A79YD2wDjAYXc0Gf_1ud9uayVg6f70PHHQ/s400/quinnbeans.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483958643381053666"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx5GnhrHyR6fLT72tFEGkN2TtVnuuFlRFxFaac63esM37fQHSkNFOKYGYHP_nUnT2b-PE3qzZrfz4TvvN0ZfA8nuJjx3yZ0oegdGJQISfNjXgKu8jMPJ75qjNCUVbSgqFfaXNBDeopLpw/s1600/redaway.jpeg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 113px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx5GnhrHyR6fLT72tFEGkN2TtVnuuFlRFxFaac63esM37fQHSkNFOKYGYHP_nUnT2b-PE3qzZrfz4TvvN0ZfA8nuJjx3yZ0oegdGJQISfNjXgKu8jMPJ75qjNCUVbSgqFfaXNBDeopLpw/s400/redaway.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483958401423749970"></a>Today marked the arrival of 3 new beans. Oh yes, the Guatemalan we've had before - a super cold pressed coffee for summer, when it decides to arrive. But the Bolivia and the Indian Monsooned Malabar is new to our roaster. I am very excited to give these two new beans a go. Monsooned Malabar from India is just that, it is exposed to moisture laden monsoon winds for 3 months after drying and processing , but before shipping. This process produces a puffy yellow bean that increases body all the while reducing acidity. Its commonly used in espresso blends. But we will roast it as a single origin. If you like the coffees from Indonesia, you should love this one as well. The Bolivian coffee is grown at 4600-6000'. This coffee is 100% shade grown, certified organic and Fair Trade.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; "> </span>Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749583081057675039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493315310264050812.post-52311164557495027282010-01-26T22:52:00.000-08:002010-01-26T23:07:45.538-08:00New Crops are In!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxJ7169ow5sAOAOgqlif5I3egeO-WcOIYuerDDvTFlSJfZvHylmcTV4MTFrZSUtLzmPLeHOFBqzsrurFgCL8hXUg1WbbSMDRQUg4Q5OzuL-cDePAdvmQiS3CM8mf9vwvb6ltlPMgTwQos/s1600-h/19038_1352163128166_1354044857_2764438_1204503_s.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 97px; height: 130px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxJ7169ow5sAOAOgqlif5I3egeO-WcOIYuerDDvTFlSJfZvHylmcTV4MTFrZSUtLzmPLeHOFBqzsrurFgCL8hXUg1WbbSMDRQUg4Q5OzuL-cDePAdvmQiS3CM8mf9vwvb6ltlPMgTwQos/s400/19038_1352163128166_1354044857_2764438_1204503_s.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431312767854089730" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY4_HtH4j5pbbbhyphenhyphenzvOVicA6_636KWtMjAN_70VmZv5Zs8_mrwZB2Tr1XERMX4EiXhaLH-jlQSH7060TLosnQN_GnkbQsp51wrnTIJculGAtaCJDcD5jDeE4GXPDUfSGqnZaGsoy4NjoQ/s1600-h/19038_1352159568077_1354044857_2764429_3254902_s.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 97px; height: 130px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY4_HtH4j5pbbbhyphenhyphenzvOVicA6_636KWtMjAN_70VmZv5Zs8_mrwZB2Tr1XERMX4EiXhaLH-jlQSH7060TLosnQN_GnkbQsp51wrnTIJculGAtaCJDcD5jDeE4GXPDUfSGqnZaGsoy4NjoQ/s400/19038_1352159568077_1354044857_2764429_3254902_s.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431311927677428146" /></a><br />A quick trip to Seattle produced two new bags of beans. First we have from Indonesia, a Certified Organic Transfair Sumatra. This coffee's clean preparation enhances spicy, herbal aromatics, while emphasizing a syrupy body and an acidity slightly higher than conventional Mandhelings. Then from Brazil we have "Porta Rossa". This coffee is very sweet and think throught the mid-tones, with a hint of roasted ground nut and a toffee finish. YUM!<div><br /></div><div>I'd also like to point out the included artwork was done by the 1st/2nd grade class at Sauvie Island Elementary using Sauvie Island Coffee as a medium. Clever eh? </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Book Antiqua', 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana;color:#444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" letter-spacing: 2px;font-size:-webkit-xxx-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Book Antiqua', 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana;color:#444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" letter-spacing: 2px;font-size:-webkit-xxx-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div></div>Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749583081057675039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493315310264050812.post-34121315343668703022009-11-30T22:51:00.000-08:002009-11-30T22:55:24.397-08:00Extra Espresso Beans?<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Book Antiqua', 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana;font-size:100%;color:#444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: verdana, arial; font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; border-collapse: collapse; "><h2 style="font-family: verdana, arial; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; ">Coffee liqueur:</h2>1 cup (2.4 dl) Sauvie Island Coffee's Espresso Blend<br />1 cup sugar<br />2 cups vodka (40-50% or 80-100 proof)<br />1/2 vanilla bean split lengthwise<p align="justify" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: verdana, arial; font-size: 11px; ">Make a fresh brew of espresso coffee . Add the sugar. After cooling, add the vanilla bean and vodka. Transfer to a bottle. After 2-4 weeks strain, remove the vanilla bean and transfer to a new bottle.</p><p align="justify" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: verdana, arial; font-size: 11px; ">You may substitute half a cup of vodka with brandy to obtain a slightly different flavor.<br /></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span></b></span></span>Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749583081057675039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493315310264050812.post-16603334325785027092009-10-22T14:18:00.000-07:002009-10-22T14:19:45.866-07:00From the Seattle Times...http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/flatpages/businesstechnology/coffee.html. Currently I have coffees from Guatemala, Ethiopia and the Sumatra region of Indonesia in the house!Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749583081057675039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493315310264050812.post-40815047883808494252009-10-13T15:13:00.001-07:002009-10-13T15:18:50.145-07:00A Trip to the Beach<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1ttthKXdrSQYl-cgZY4-QMmsThRIluGY6KYQ2AShEaVUz1Z2OoKuqfcaSZbkuLQ_Qq74gszxEguqxn34H7y3YGK2sDTF7-rS1JlALbqotcvD-CXprmtzbaFoAnIaeXxSCmiKVX5yd7Yw/s1600-h/coffeept.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1ttthKXdrSQYl-cgZY4-QMmsThRIluGY6KYQ2AShEaVUz1Z2OoKuqfcaSZbkuLQ_Qq74gszxEguqxn34H7y3YGK2sDTF7-rS1JlALbqotcvD-CXprmtzbaFoAnIaeXxSCmiKVX5yd7Yw/s400/coffeept.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392211311131239810" /></a><br />Uncovered this thing of beauty! Don't ya love it? Makes 15 cups of coffee. Pour your hot water in the top, where your grounds are sitting in a percolator type filter and then the coffee drips through tiny holes at the bottom of the top pot to the pot w/ the handle and the pour spout. Make sense?<div><br /></div><div>We were very tempted to try it out, but the corrosion on the inside at the welds where the handle was attached discouraged us. :(</div>Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749583081057675039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493315310264050812.post-56534090711067988172009-08-27T16:19:00.000-07:002009-08-27T17:03:49.392-07:00Toasted Bread and Roasted AlmondsSummer vacation is coming to an end. And while I've been busy roasting, I haven't had time to keep up w/ the blog between camping trips, swimming lessons, beach time and the daily routine that includes keeping a 5 year old busy. With that said, I did manage to make it out to Skamania Lodge the 2nd week in August to participate in a Q-Grader's Lecture and Test. The Q Grader program is put on by the Coffee Quality Institute. They are a nonprofit org that works internationally to improve coffee quality and the lives of people who produce it. The Q Grader program is a rigorous testing and certification program that is the first comprehensive professional accreditation for coffee grader and cupper. The total number of Q graders worldwide is 678! To get certified Q graders must pass a 3-day exam comprising of 22 sections on coffee related subjects. They include green coffee grading, roast identification, coffee cupping, sensory skills and sensory triangulation. Our tests included the last 3. Just when I thought I could tell the difference between toasted bread and roasted almonds. I actually really enjoyed the Olfactory Recognition test and felt very positive about my skills here. However, would I be able to detect the scent of coriander seed in a cup of coffee...not too sure. The most difficult of the 3 sessions was the Organic Acid evaluation. After a very short overview we were presented with groups of 3 cups of coffee and we were to determine which 1 of the 3 was different in relation to the following acids: malic, citric, phosphoric & acetic. Some groupings seemed obvious, but it wasn't long before my mouth was ready to call it a day. I never did see the results of my test, as I was unable to stay for the weekend's Roaster's Retreat. Maybe they'll contact me? I'm guessing I didn't pass, they don't accept less than 100%. I originally signed up because I thought is was more seminar than tests, but given the experience I would do it all over again.Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749583081057675039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493315310264050812.post-26913230537890544032009-07-13T15:01:00.000-07:002009-07-13T15:06:39.751-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr1P8mLkDT0FarM7fqDg7iHlrBYnOtRagRN9Ps_JessNO7JoWjweLwa0jVky6tx065jB-bT7I8BmjeEIX8I65_nHySoJFUEBYNnuEXOMd16vh6Kn8zHtA6L-upEsjBKfM1AHs0WqDXdRY/s1600-h/DSCF0598.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr1P8mLkDT0FarM7fqDg7iHlrBYnOtRagRN9Ps_JessNO7JoWjweLwa0jVky6tx065jB-bT7I8BmjeEIX8I65_nHySoJFUEBYNnuEXOMd16vh6Kn8zHtA6L-upEsjBKfM1AHs0WqDXdRY/s400/DSCF0598.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358069365298849170" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgztFevLnvC421jNgdYUWj68ZAB7FSbmBugvttUBqUPqszcqsI4jn9oExMRgLypdd18kNabvOvf3XLoEl8jPxSQ2a-NzvPK6S2LKKDlw7yjtwdrPq0eDlYiWcsoJ2eOjMXGWAjBHQW1ee8/s1600-h/cleartikal.gif"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 197px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgztFevLnvC421jNgdYUWj68ZAB7FSbmBugvttUBqUPqszcqsI4jn9oExMRgLypdd18kNabvOvf3XLoEl8jPxSQ2a-NzvPK6S2LKKDlw7yjtwdrPq0eDlYiWcsoJ2eOjMXGWAjBHQW1ee8/s400/cleartikal.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358068402664637378" /></a>Just arrived... our newest bean, a quintessential Guatemalan flavor.</div>Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749583081057675039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493315310264050812.post-47517361168200773772009-06-15T14:12:00.000-07:002009-06-15T14:33:59.454-07:00Now Serving...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB-L2TA34Ryf_b8ky-mpVsbKADehric0A7RjVObUCIldJMe8txtHstDBdVcHGvyajYQaxNmJUHlR0mqg_s0CqYSMQOe4zm9Zez1GdQ99oImHJQVXL4mxbY_NJa2RRjkrn2MxVTCn78nts/s1600-h/loftedlair.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB-L2TA34Ryf_b8ky-mpVsbKADehric0A7RjVObUCIldJMe8txtHstDBdVcHGvyajYQaxNmJUHlR0mqg_s0CqYSMQOe4zm9Zez1GdQ99oImHJQVXL4mxbY_NJa2RRjkrn2MxVTCn78nts/s400/loftedlair.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347665546991403698" /></a>Sauvie Island Coffee's Espresso blend at Lofted Lair Gallery in old town St. Helens. Owner Dave Ewing is not only doing his part supporting local artisans, he's featuring us this month in his espresso bar. Stop in for an iced mocha and have a look/see around his gallery. All the art is from local artists of various mediums. Fabulous stuff! In fact, I went to deliver coffee and ended up buying a graduation gift, and 4 birthday presents. Super fun, and I felt good about spending locally. Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749583081057675039noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493315310264050812.post-26570711918899038422009-06-02T13:37:00.000-07:002009-06-02T13:41:35.368-07:00If you are going to say something, say something nice!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7GFWE61tsn91qtVKF-Yu2Uhy3AbUPAKwe7qpMMVZtYpiTQeM7l_tio3lXhte2q-451MA7ic4411e4Bhob9r5cNJwhO7TDY0TqGISCzpOw8baz78mga0HucZCObXnSJD-si0_lal6Be0I/s1600-h/coffeedel.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7GFWE61tsn91qtVKF-Yu2Uhy3AbUPAKwe7qpMMVZtYpiTQeM7l_tio3lXhte2q-451MA7ic4411e4Bhob9r5cNJwhO7TDY0TqGISCzpOw8baz78mga0HucZCObXnSJD-si0_lal6Be0I/s400/coffeedel.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342832534841617730" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: -webkit-monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px; ">Thank you Liz for today's pat on the back!<br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: -webkit-monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: -webkit-monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px; ">Hi Friends,<br /> I was just brewing my daily <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1243975170_0" style="border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; line-height: 1.2em; ">decaf coffee</span>, realized how much I love this coffee, and wanted to share it with you. A friend of mine has a farm next to my other friend, Kris, up in Oregon on Sauvie's Island. She started a coffee roasting business and her decaf coffee is the best tasting I've ever had, including caffeinated. It's significantly better than any other coffee. I can only vouch for the Sumatra Organic <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1243975170_1" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; line-height: 1.2em; ">Decaffeinated </span>because that's what I get. Before this I've wanted to drink decaf but never found one that was any good. This decaf coffee is outstanding and everyone I've served it to agrees. So if you want to buy great decaf the website is:<br /><a href="http://www.sauvieislandcoffee.com/home.html" target="_blank" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; line-height: 1.2em; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 51, 153); "><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1243975170_2" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; line-height: 1.2em; ">http://www.sauvieislandcoffee.com</span></a></span><br /></div>Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749583081057675039noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493315310264050812.post-46631011973412140712009-05-22T12:17:00.000-07:002009-05-22T12:23:49.389-07:00What is it?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif7A_ezDb_E658B0DFbbpQmyQurUFKsCpRACVFeGi8xlikSLKimFRfYiMGPTgWhZ06jNIGn4JP3xL0I2LU4iXh0hnpl0b1Yop6b1upnHSxKYQuRGLNt5smGQvdjWdeRf06pBEcDe2RWHM/s1600-h/001_big.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 372px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif7A_ezDb_E658B0DFbbpQmyQurUFKsCpRACVFeGi8xlikSLKimFRfYiMGPTgWhZ06jNIGn4JP3xL0I2LU4iXh0hnpl0b1Yop6b1upnHSxKYQuRGLNt5smGQvdjWdeRf06pBEcDe2RWHM/s400/001_big.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338729621645031282" /></a>Here's a button I found on-line of Gold Shield coffee (the button sold for 125.00). It is the weirdest looking image of a coffee bean I've seen. Cute little guy, makes me chuckle when I look at him. <div><br /></div><div>Off tomorrow to Wind River Cellars in Husum Wa, for the evening to visit friends. </div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy the weekend!</div><div>Brenda <br /></div>Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749583081057675039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493315310264050812.post-2234821743783704772009-05-13T17:45:00.000-07:002009-05-13T21:22:59.608-07:00Can't get enough of this great picture.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKF4ffMoCk_TX6oszjckDj-Cnc57L4VTby5msEhBWWl37VbXHfzo_fQlyiZ5x8xkCRCsh1uN8gcnZ4zNUJie5YGFSAdxelobB2WyljxkyE6j7JMxBZFfZXJmXOwViCCIUhcMEMIeGXvK4/s1600-h/scan0002.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 291px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKF4ffMoCk_TX6oszjckDj-Cnc57L4VTby5msEhBWWl37VbXHfzo_fQlyiZ5x8xkCRCsh1uN8gcnZ4zNUJie5YGFSAdxelobB2WyljxkyE6j7JMxBZFfZXJmXOwViCCIUhcMEMIeGXvK4/s400/scan0002.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335506985526273986" /></a>A friend of the family sent this photo of his dad in an ad posted in the Seattle Times back in the 60's? Marshall Weiss was the coffee cupper for Crescent Foods Coffee Blends. He originally started out as the coffee buyer and taster for Gold Shield Coffee. A bit before my time. I don't know if you can see the ad well enough, but the tools of the trade have not changed. Love the size of that spittoon! Anyway, enjoy. I am going to print and frame and hang it on my wall. Marshall passed a few years back :( - it sure would have been fun to share what I am roasting today. <div><br /></div><div>Brenda</div><div><br /></div>Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749583081057675039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493315310264050812.post-10632605346959205632009-05-04T16:42:00.000-07:002009-05-04T17:33:36.095-07:00Coffee & Crisp.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA1v4KBz_Ddp8nf4QfFaJJXTt6sEBJNjRdez8W9k2Z4Nn272AoIzofavU2-m0hyUgFLWOokxLj_TzGw0I6rmZcG6n7dIYgf1VuyokYCqlkOEvTCR4szhtgemfCbi5RnoO3akVfIEfeYzQ/s1600-h/rhubarb.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA1v4KBz_Ddp8nf4QfFaJJXTt6sEBJNjRdez8W9k2Z4Nn272AoIzofavU2-m0hyUgFLWOokxLj_TzGw0I6rmZcG6n7dIYgf1VuyokYCqlkOEvTCR4szhtgemfCbi5RnoO3akVfIEfeYzQ/s400/rhubarb.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332118612470239250" /></a>Our first fresh vegetable of the season, and we have 3 rhubarb crisps under our belt already - mmm, mmm, good!<div><br /></div><div>In other news my parents just stopped by on their way home from spending the winter in Palm Desert California. Together we roasted and packaged 50 one pound bags of Harrar for the Gloria's Angel's Auction this friday May 8th. In 2007 at age 11, Gloria Strauss passed away after a 4 year battle with Neuroblastoma, a rare form of cancer. Their mission is to "lift the burdens and build communities so people can focus on caring for a maily member with a life-threatening condition." For more information about Gloria's Angels go to www.gloriasangels.org. </div><div><br /></div><div>Now back to unpacking from a weekend of horse camping in Yelm Washington. Thanks to Aspen Farms (www.aspenfarmseventing.com) for hosting. Hands down a first class facility!</div><div><br /></div><div>Cheerio!</div><div>Brenda</div>Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749583081057675039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493315310264050812.post-11255529122652326552009-04-27T13:13:00.000-07:002009-04-27T13:15:25.014-07:00A room with a view.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTI4ABF2GoZbbYsyAPu-8ALNHZT30uJHz83D7CDnM28fOo5albsbNQXpQ9dgJsvkLhaCAZAE3_vKH2Rfab4xHddFHzsRbJu3qwt5vpDLzqtV-XCgw9jD3XRHRYWXLz_T435jGoJfPMnok/s1600-h/viewfromcoffeerom.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTI4ABF2GoZbbYsyAPu-8ALNHZT30uJHz83D7CDnM28fOo5albsbNQXpQ9dgJsvkLhaCAZAE3_vKH2Rfab4xHddFHzsRbJu3qwt5vpDLzqtV-XCgw9jD3XRHRYWXLz_T435jGoJfPMnok/s400/viewfromcoffeerom.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329466982733504962" /></a>In between pulling coffee samples from the roaster, I have a look see out the window.Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749583081057675039noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493315310264050812.post-74029136659387507442009-04-25T19:10:00.000-07:002009-04-25T19:21:03.585-07:00The wheat is in.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF-37e9RgizZlmR5w6bCcEeqCBX0LlgznlD-02A1c07D5qfexX4ecZWRMs1I98l0zy1LqEzIk7zH_JIQnR5DLlkDgK0vZhvqmyFNtpV8Lo2DXRzS2WbqhuCU5qG1oUKf_2bHvrRKWv8w4/s1600-h/planting.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 306px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF-37e9RgizZlmR5w6bCcEeqCBX0LlgznlD-02A1c07D5qfexX4ecZWRMs1I98l0zy1LqEzIk7zH_JIQnR5DLlkDgK0vZhvqmyFNtpV8Lo2DXRzS2WbqhuCU5qG1oUKf_2bHvrRKWv8w4/s400/planting.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328816893167778194" /></a>Farmer Dave just finished drilling 90 acres past the house late yesterday afternoon. He's happy and I was happy to grab this photo. I just love it; the trees, the tractor and the little bird house. Another cool but beautiful day on the island!Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749583081057675039noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493315310264050812.post-61996486487441920202009-04-24T11:02:00.000-07:002009-04-24T11:45:48.882-07:00Yesterday's Espresso!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_2TDMUUuko9mNXTUNZQ57yTllAOGbl3vxoWKUHC1LnOg6YJSb2Sf1I32RUdh92Y0gp-aBU25Rwq73oL4Ys4CsIGtnm_Gt42w5Mt3sZWsQqJkHuOOJiGY1m9YgInwVsgZL61JuUNZDWno/s1600-h/espresso.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_2TDMUUuko9mNXTUNZQ57yTllAOGbl3vxoWKUHC1LnOg6YJSb2Sf1I32RUdh92Y0gp-aBU25Rwq73oL4Ys4CsIGtnm_Gt42w5Mt3sZWsQqJkHuOOJiGY1m9YgInwVsgZL61JuUNZDWno/s400/espresso.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328320252180603858" /></a><div>Is packaged and ready for review!</div>Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749583081057675039noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493315310264050812.post-79487417961860868122009-04-17T23:24:00.000-07:002009-04-18T09:02:00.649-07:00Who would have guessed<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXMK6BZToSy-APhcvU82MKmpczSbwteTOw1aVGrRaO7GoXqFkELCnMBY3HgNgmp3NKdDVBwK2EREwmOthlUBV5Y25zzDa16s0Uzf50EqN0FNQ_bhfhGkdMo2s5514VjBhbMlInky6NHYM/s1600-h/coffeerowegret.gif"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXMK6BZToSy-APhcvU82MKmpczSbwteTOw1aVGrRaO7GoXqFkELCnMBY3HgNgmp3NKdDVBwK2EREwmOthlUBV5Y25zzDa16s0Uzf50EqN0FNQ_bhfhGkdMo2s5514VjBhbMlInky6NHYM/s400/coffeerowegret.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325913586137851154" /></a>that you would see this many egrets behind a mulcher on a coffee plantation? This is another photo from the Kaanapali plantation in Maui, Hawaii. It was just crazy to me that we would see these birds here of all places. We have quite a few egrets, here on our island in Oregon. In fact I counted 8 a one time in one of our fields this winter. I believe the variety we have is the Great Egret. You will see them hunt for mice, voles and such in the fields, but you will never see them grouped together like this bunch.<div><br /></div><div>Speaking of birds, the geese and sandhill cranes are almost gone now. Our crops can use the break and start growing. Wahoo, its Spring!</div><div><br /></div><div>Brenda</div><div><br /></div>Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749583081057675039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493315310264050812.post-16831299858117597942009-04-10T13:47:00.000-07:002009-04-10T14:35:58.479-07:00Did you know...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgixjHTsuk3rWPo9JeOzL-yRh_ljwQV3NJlpqLiGhq0o01GtZUICFXIggDxLTIbgf3vBCnSOYUcviKgz1uSKSC6dd6aHuOWfg5X9X1NxI7Fqwe4Os1hmP52r_IJIYPH4PuJzPcsx35Lgvw/s1600-h/DSCF0195.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgixjHTsuk3rWPo9JeOzL-yRh_ljwQV3NJlpqLiGhq0o01GtZUICFXIggDxLTIbgf3vBCnSOYUcviKgz1uSKSC6dd6aHuOWfg5X9X1NxI7Fqwe4Os1hmP52r_IJIYPH4PuJzPcsx35Lgvw/s400/DSCF0195.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323168518307405714" /></a>that with the exception of Hawaii and Puerto Rico, no coffee is grown in the United States? A coffee tree requires a mean temperature of 66-77 degrees farenheit. Interestingly, the coffee trees I saw in Maui reminded me very much of a Holly tree w/o the sharp pointy leaves. <div><br /></div><div>I wonder if there has been any luck growing trees for production in greenhouses? It would certainly help satisfy the county requirement of retailing primarily what can be raised and grown in Oregon. Something to think about.<br /><div><br /></div><div>In other news, the soil here on the island is still too wet to plant - just a few more dry days will do. So in the meantime we will enjoy the daffodils and cherry and peach tree blossoms!</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Easter,</div><div>Brenda<br /><div><br /></div></div></div>Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749583081057675039noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493315310264050812.post-81929901000045062052009-04-03T09:59:00.000-07:002009-04-03T12:16:21.491-07:00Many Uses for Coffee Filters<div><br /></div><div>* Cover bowls or dishes when using the microwave.</div><div>* Use instead of paper towels when cleaning windows or mirrors - coffee filters are lint-free!</div><div>* Filter broken cork from wine when corks breaks up on opening.</div><div>* Use to wrap fragile christmas ornaments.</div><div>* Place a coffee filter in a cast iron skillet to absorb moisture and prevent rust between uses.</div><div>* Use to apply shoe polish.</div><div>* Prevent a popsicle from dripping. Poke a hole or two in filter and slide popsicle stick through.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Next time you are at the Dollar Store p/u a pkg or two. I think you get a couple hundred in a bundle. All these uses for cents on the dollar.</div>Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749583081057675039noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493315310264050812.post-61762751653902301602009-03-23T10:02:00.000-07:002009-03-23T10:09:35.782-07:00Will Trade for?At the moment coffee beans are my currency, and I love it. Currently I am getting yoga lessons, cards, beer (the real kind), babysitting, and riding lessons to name a few. Have anything for trade? Call or write!<div><br /></div><div>Brenda</div>Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749583081057675039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493315310264050812.post-71762352604927381572009-03-19T22:01:00.000-07:002009-03-19T22:23:08.080-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRjlF4b9JO50pL5aWwkdRZtVRPSRw2bm8Dfc_B4NEgthJhV3Zv2f3CapWpqIryprzcL5nxUBCBIitixrn26zPJgILZUdrgca66prfyR3YDJGTW0fvyq-IkD3DHEZN-UcSzsKpLlt-GpNM/s1600-h/mauiplant.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 208px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRjlF4b9JO50pL5aWwkdRZtVRPSRw2bm8Dfc_B4NEgthJhV3Zv2f3CapWpqIryprzcL5nxUBCBIitixrn26zPJgILZUdrgca66prfyR3YDJGTW0fvyq-IkD3DHEZN-UcSzsKpLlt-GpNM/s400/mauiplant.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315131087985699346" /></a>So we've been back from Maui about 5 days now. My daughter cried as she didn't want to leave. "I would LOVE to live here, she cried!" Me too, I thought to myself.<div><br /></div><div>The above is taken from the Maui Coffee Company Plantation located on the hillside just above Kaanapali. It was a lovely self guided tour through approximately 500 acres. In 1860 this land was originally planted in sugar cane by Pioneer Mills, then in 1988 the company diversified the land and planted coffee. Interestingly 1 acre custom home sites are being sold throughout - a clever way to generate big revenue. Let me tell you they were not cheap 1 million plus for the lot alone! However the views from the plantation were stunning - 180 degree view of the water and Lanai just across the water. Wow, with just the right zoning...nevermind.</div><div><br /></div><div>More photos to follow!</div><div>Brenda<br /><br /></div>Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749583081057675039noreply@blogger.com1