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With a layer of sweetened condensed milk running through them, these gooey peanut butter cookie bars are an indulgence waiting to be discovered.

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Spent coffee grounds may have another industrial use beyond filtering water, reducing plastic in plastic wrap, improving cucumbers or strengthening concrete.  A recent study in the journal Biochar says they...

Record global coffee harvests, higher prices might be encouraging customers to buy less but pay more for beans, and coffee is good for your heart—just keep it to five cups a day.

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A new Portland, Oregon, showroom and training space called Session Room is bringing specialty coffee equipment demonstrations, in-person education and fresh roasts under one roof. Located in two connected rooms...

A quick and easy chicken salad with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach! (aka Tuscan Chicken Salad, aka Marry Me Chicken Salad). Tuscan style dishes usually contain sun-dried tomatoes and spinach in a creamy parmesan sauce which is a tasty combination of flavours that also works well in a chicken salad! Chicken salad is a dish that...

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A cottage cheese smoothie, speedy omelet roll-up, and more hand-picked recipes from our Dear Bon Appétit column.

This Cajun shrimp recipe is so quick and easy to make with succulent shrimp spiced with piquant Cajun seasonings then quickly seared, a great dinner or appetizer!

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Like spicy-sweet lettuce wraps, brothy chile-laced noodles, and more.

Hot sauce is the wrong bottle. Chamoy is fruit, salt, sour and chili all at once, and the swaps that work are the ones already doing three of the four. Here’s what to reach for, and how much to use.

Chamoy is a Mexican condiment that tastes sweet, sour, salty and a little spicy all at once, usually sold as a thick reddish-brown sauce made from dried fruit, chilies, lime and salt. It gets drizzled over mango, squeezed into a bag of chips, and swiped around the rim of a michelada glass. Here's where chamoy came from, what's actually in it, how spicy it really is, how it differs from Tajin, and what to do with a bottle once you have one at home.

Chamoy is the sweet-sour-salty sauce that shows up on fruit cups, mangonadas, shaved ice, and michelada rims, and the homemade version beats anything bottled. Dried apricots and dried hibiscus simmer down with chiles de árbol into a deep red sauce that leans salty and sour instead of candy-sweet. It takes about forty minutes, most of it hands-off, and it keeps about a month in the fridge. Here's how the ingredients work together, how to adjust the heat and the sweetness, and what to put it on.

You bought the jar, spooned it over an egg, and then it sat there. Here's what else chili crisp is good for, from cooking with it to using the oil alone.

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Like bold eggplant bulgogi, silky ratatouille, aromatic biryani, and more.

Ran out of chili crisp? The closest stand-ins are the condiments built the same way. Here's what to reach for, what to skip, and how to fake it from your pantry.

If you grow banana peppers, you already know the problem: the plant doesn’t hand you two or three at a time, it hands you thirty. And if you buy them, you’ve probably defaulted to the same move every time, which is slicing a few rings ...

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You love them on your deli sandwiches, so why not have them ready and waiting at home? This pickled banana pepper recipe is easy and surprisingly quick, largely because it is built for immediate eating rather than canning. The brine comes together in a single ...

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Chili crisp and chili oil sit side by side on the same shelf, look related through the glass, and get used almost interchangeably in English. They aren’t the same thing. The short version is that chili oil is a flavored oil and chili crisp is ...

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Chili crisp is a Chinese chili oil loaded with crunchy solids: fried garlic, shallots, chili flakes, and often fermented soybeans, all suspended in a savory, spicy oil. It’s the condiment spice lovers reach for to lift eggs, noodles, dumplings, and just about anything else. Here’s ...

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A jar of chili crisp earns its spot in the fridge fast. It’s the condiment that makes you rethink what a spoonful of oil can do: crunchy fried garlic and shallots, a slow numbing tingle from Sichuan peppercorn, deep savory chili heat, and just enough ...

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Food stands were full of regional goodies before deep-fried Oreos stole the spotlight and menus all started looking the same.

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Get bubble tea vibes on a grocery store budget.

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A viral drink, a skeptical writer, and one very surprising result.

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Hawaii-born chefs explain the history, cultural influences and iconic dishes that define Hawaiian barbecue.

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Coffee ice cream, bourbon fudge, toasted pecans, and an Oreo crust come together in this frozen pie worthy of any celebration.

Plus the best restaurants in museums, the latest in the Ben & Jerry’s fight, and Dominic Sessa becomes Bourdain

Spicy queso dip, hot honey mustard, cookie dough ice cream, and more.

This article is from the coffee website Sprudge at http://sprudge.com. This is the RSS feed version. It's not a matter of flavor but health.

My toughest food critics accidentally gave Rao's newest sauce the highest compliment possible. That's why I gave it a Taste of Home Award.

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Daily Coffee News reaches a focused audience of coffee professionals, including roasters, retailers, traders, producers, equipment suppliers and other industry decision-makers. A strong ad should quickly tell readers who you...

If you’re serious about fresh coffee, you need to see this vacuum coffee canister in action.

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According to an oft-cited United Nations estimate, 40% of consumers say they’re willing to buy ethically produced goods, but only 4% actually do. Nearly two decades after that figure was...

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Meet the love child of the classic diner shortstack and trendy snack cakes.

Make banana pepper hot sauce with garlic, vinegar, and a splash of lime. Use mild or hot banana peppers, or add extra chilies for more heat. Ready in 30 minutes.

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Off-the-shelf tech solutions can’t always handle the complexities of a roasting operation. But for Corvus Coffee Roasters in Denver, a new software platform designed specifically for coffee roasters could be a game-changer.

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Like a must-make chicken stir-fry and watermelon som tam.

Equal parts refreshing and savory, it’s earned a permanent spot in our summer rotation.

Finally, McDonald's added the one thing it's been missing for years.

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No last-minute shaking, stirring, or bar setup required.

From smoky and savory to vegetal and bright, we found the mezcals that stand out

With its haunting, hand-painted details and scary-cute charm, the Lenox Halloween Spice Village is the classic set's ultimate autumnal upgrade.

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Two of coffee’s biggest sustainability concepts — regenerative agriculture and living income for farmers — have been gaining traction in parallel in recent years.  A new paper from the nonprofits...

The elegant French classic with butter, lemon, capers, and herbs.

Turn peak summer berries into a bright, sweet-tart shrub that keeps for months.

This article is from the coffee website Sprudge at http://sprudge.com. This is the RSS feed version. 'Berserker Mode' nitro cold brew cans by Gwar.

Columbus, Ohio-based BrootLegg Extracts has launched business-to-business cold brew production services using equipment of its own design. The company is also showcasing its capabilities through a house line of ready-to-drink...

This article is from the coffee website Sprudge at http://sprudge.com. This is the RSS feed version. Ice Cream Social takes place Wednesday, July 29th at The Forge Cleveland, Ohio.

Some coffee shops have come up with a solution to keep drinks cold without ice watering things down: cryogenically freeze the glass.

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A light and tasty egg salad with a lot of the mayonnaise replaced with high protein cottage cheese. Egg salad and egg salad sandwiches are a staple year round and I particularly enjoy them in the summer! An egg salad is usually the simple combination of chopped hard boiled eggs in a simple mayonnaise based...

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This pollo asado recipe is juicy grilled chicken marinated in citrus, achiote, and Mexican spices. Grill it, bake it, or…

The Hungarian wax pepper brings a specific combination to a dish: a solid medium heat, 5,000 to 10,000 Scoville heat units (SHU), wrapped in a bright, sweet-tangy, almost pickle-ready flavor. Using PepperScale’s flavor families, it’s Green & Grassy chili with an unusually vivid tang, most ...

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The Hungarian wax pepper is the chili that fools people. It’s glossy, yellow, and waxy-skinned, so it gets grabbed off the shelf as a mild banana pepper more often than almost any other pepper. Then it bites back. Behind that friendly color sits a genuine ...

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I really wanted to be wrong about this one.

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A classic Sicilian pasta with caramelized eggplant, tomato sauce, basil, and ricotta salata.

My favorite nutrition hacks are the ones that take no extra effort to put into place. Swapping in bone broth for water when cooking grains like rice or quinoa is the ultimate protein-boosting hack.

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Their latest breakfast sandwich creation is available nationwide beginning July 21.

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Master this basic formula and you’re set.

Cebollitas asadas are cambray onions (aka Mexican green onions) charred on a grill or hot comal until they’re soft, sweet,…

These zucchini coffee cake muffins are the ideal late summer treat for breakfast or brunch—and a great way to use excess veggies.

When fragrant peaches fill the farm stands and produce aisles, don't waste a minute. Pick up an armload and slice them up for peach delight!

Coffee is one of Honduras’s most important exports; half of it goes to the European Union, where stricter supply chain rules aimed at halting deforestation will come into place in...

We’ve tried the most popular services available nationwide—these are our honest thoughts.

This article is from the coffee website Sprudge at http://sprudge.com. This is the RSS feed version. Spro Coffee Lab in San Francisco, California.

When educator and Coffee&strangers founder Deandra Gauci opened her first espresso bar in Sliema, Malta, in 2022, many of her early guests were literally strangers to specialty coffee. Some came in...

The floral pink tile of Camellia Coffee Roasters has spread in Northern California with the opening of the Sacramento-based company’s second cafe in Davis. The company quietly opened the 2,100-square-foot...

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Lime juice, fish sauce, peanuts, and plenty of herbs.

From Hawaii to Panama and beyond, coffee counterfeiting is an ongoing issue. Can anything be done to stop it?

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Actor Dominic Sessa retraces the late legend’s volatile yet formative years as a Provincetown line cook.

These hot honey wings are the perfect balance of sweet and spicy, tossed in homemade hot honey sauce, perfect for parties or for yourself!

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No avocados? No problem. This creamy zucchini guacamole transforms humble zucchini into a fresh dip that's surprisingly similar to the real thing.

The poblano and the serrano are both cornerstones of Mexican cooking, but they sit at opposite ends of the mild-to-medium range and get used in almost opposite ways: one a big, mild pepper made for stuffing and roasting, the other a small, punchy chili made ...

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The cayenne and the serrano are both familiar medium-hot chilies, but most cooks meet them in completely different forms: the cayenne almost always as a dried powder on the spice rack, the serrano almost always as a fresh green pod in the produce aisle. Both ...

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Pesto alla Trapanese is like regular pesto, but with tomatoes and almonds instead of pine nuts.

Most protein pasta doesn't taste great, but I found three brands I'll be buying on repeat.

With their soft cookie base and a cloud of sweet pastel buttercream on top, these copycat Lofthouse cookie bars taste like they came straight from your supermarket bakery.

Here’s the scoop on what will make for the dreamiest (ice creamiest) time while school’s out.

Gutting federal food-safety tracking leaves millions of consumers entirely exposed.

We tried the new King Arthur Sourdough Sidekick to see if it truly makes managing sourdough simpler. Here's our final verdict.

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The actor and comedian squared off in a Cuban sandwich showdown that turned surprisingly emotional.

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A recent genetic analysis has identified a biological pathway that may explain why filter coffee, in particular, may be associated with lower blood sugar levels. The study — first published...

I add crispy skin to the classic Cubano for extra porky goodness and a little je ne sais quoi. Then I pour myself a mojito and dig in. —Aisha Tyler, The Great American Sandwich Show

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A new countertop electric drum roaster called the Orbiter OB-1 Pro is beginning to make the rounds overseas, launching in China and Australia last year and expanding to Thailand earlier...

When the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) comes fully into force, coffee exporters will no longer compete solely on quality or price. Increasingly, they will compete on their ability to...

This article is from the coffee website Sprudge at http://sprudge.com. This is the RSS feed version. The 2027 season is already taking shape.

Some green coffee importers have pledged to pass the money refunded to them from tariffs down to customers.

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So good, I even served it as my wedding cake.

The serrano and the jalapeño are the two great fresh green chilies of Mexican cooking, so alike in flavor that they’re often used interchangeably. Both are Capsicum annuum, both are picked and eaten green well before they’d ever ripen to red, and both belong to ...

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Important information and context about the ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak.

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Serrano peppers are one of the most useful chilies you can cook with, but they can still be surprisingly hard to track down. And when they’re missing, the right substitute matters. Reach for the wrong one and you can lose the crisp, bright, grassy character ...

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The serrano is the jalapeño’s hotter, brighter sibling — a small, thin-walled Mexican chili named after the sierras, the mountains of Puebla and Hidalgo where it originated, and a permanent fixture in Mexican kitchens for salsas, pico de gallo, and guacamole. At 10,000 to 23,000 ...

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No ice cream maker? No problem! This instant no-churn frozen yogurt is thick, creamy and bursting with fresh berry flavor.

Our corn cookies with whipped honey-cinnamon butter are a summer dessert dream.

Or at the very least, clean that thing once a month.

This article is from the coffee website Sprudge at http://sprudge.com. This is the RSS feed version. Does the Pope drink coffee in the woods?

There’s some good health news for coffee drinkers circulating today.  The American Heart Association has issued a comprehensive scientific statement concluding that drinking up to five cups of coffee a...

This article is from the coffee website Sprudge at http://sprudge.com. This is the RSS feed version. Blue Sparrow Coffee in Denver, Colorado.

Pittsburgh-based Dynamic Coffee Roasters is in continuous action with the opening of its second cafe, La Galeria, designed to put coffee producers front and center. Large framed photos of the...

Choose your own adventure at the supermarket with marinated artichokes, beans, peppers, and of course, olives.

Freezing temp lattes, Brazil's harvest may be affected by erratic weather patterns, and many importers are getting refunds from tariffs. Will you see that money?

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Quick and easy grilled chicken that’s marinated in the tasty mixture of chilies and lime! One of my summer staples is grilled chicken and this chili lime chicken is one that I keep coming back to! The recipe is as easy as marinating chicken in the mixture of lime juice, chilies, and seasoning such as...

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Small batch Chow chow recipe! This quick Southern relish is sweet, tangy, a touch spicy, and ready in a day. No canning needed, just one jar for the fridge.

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The best salad recipes for summer! Quick and easy salad recipe ideas for cool and refreshing salads that are great for sides or a light meal! We’re in the middle of summer right now and summer is definitely the salad season! Salads are amazingly versatile in that they can contain so many different things from...

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Few chili names cause as much confusion as these two. The aji limo and the aji limón — better known as the lemon drop pepper — are both bright, citrusy Peruvian chilies with nearly identical “aji” names, and they’re routinely mistaken for each other. But ...

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The aji limo is a hard chili to replace, because you’re really replacing two things at once: a solid medium heat (30,000 to 50,000 Scoville heat units) and a very specific bright, citrusy, floral aroma. Reach for the wrong stand-in and you can match the ...

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The aji limo is one of Peru’s essential kitchen chiles — a small, intensely aromatic pod that carries the bright, citrusy heat behind the country’s national dish, ceviche. It belongs to the Capsicum chinense family, the same fruity, tropical branch as the habanero, but where ...

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And yes, you should own one, even if you have a dishwasher.

There’s no better way to wake up a slice of morning toast than with a spoonful of mango habanero jam. This is a tropical, sweet-hot preserve that leans into one of the great flavor pairings: ripe, fragrant mango against the fruity fire of the habanero. ...

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New York butcher Mark Lobel taught Ina Garten all his secrets to a perfectly grilled steak. But how does it taste, really?

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It doesn't have to be such a production.

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This Taste of Home Award-winning seasoning is our latest grilling staple. Its tart berry flavor is perfectly balanced by jalapenos, oak smoke and garlic.

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Nestled in the Catskills, the 24-cabin property serves hyper-local dishes sourced from around the Hudson Valley.

Plus cyclospora safety guidance, a fiery sandwich debate, and the people paid to stand in lines.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering new guidance on caffeine labeling, a move that could eventually reach some packaged coffee-based drinks, ready-to-drink products or cafe beverages with added...

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Crispy, puffy homemade chalupas with a soft fried bread shell, loaded with seasoned ground beef and all your favorite toppings.…

Dashi gives a phenomenal boost to all kinds of dishes that crave umami.

My favorite meal is the one I never cook for anyone else.

Spicy burger sauce takes 5 minutes and a handful of pantry staples. This is the creamy, tangy special-sauce style you know from your favorite burger joint, plus mild-to-wild heat options to make it your own.

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Gen Zers’ unique coffee tastes and values are reshaping specialty coffee. Here’s how brands are adapting—without compromising their vision.

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Seven-time world barbecue champion Melissa Cookston might have a cookbook with your name on it.

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Twist. Crank. Repeat.

The Dash My Mug Ice Cream Maker isn't your average "spin-and-go" machine. It's kid-friendly, near-instant and doesn't sound like a drill.

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Now is the time to stock up on whimsical kitchenware, home goods and holiday decor.

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Shopping for Christmas countdowns in the summer may feel extreme. But it would be worse to miss out on the 2026 Bonne Maman jam Advent calendar!

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Should you splurge on a pricey HexClad pan or save on an OXO Trident hybrid pan? We put both head-to-head to see which performs the best.

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Houston-based roaster Della Coffee is continuing to combine some of life’s finer things — fresh coffee, food and wine — with the opening of its second cafe, Della Coffee +...

Soluble coffee is set to be added to the European Union’s landmark deforestation-free supply chains law, known as EUDR, under an act adopted by the European Commission this week. The...

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Starbucks latest impact report shows that total emissions have increased since 2020. The coffee giant says it is “actively reassessing.” its goals.

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A super simple and tasty coleslaw using white BBQ sauce as the dressing! Coleslaw is a simple salad where the main ingredient is shredded cabbage and it’s often served in a mayonnaise based dressing. White BBQ sauce is a tasty BBQ sauce that is mayonnaise based so it makes the perfect dressing for coleslaw. I...

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It’s my go-to for tacos, chicken cacciatore, shrimp and grits, and more.

A jar of this fresh pickled pineapple in the fridge means there's always a little extra sweet heat on standby for dinner.

Learn how to make lomi lomi salmon, an easy Hawaiian dish of simple salt-cured salmon, tomatoes and onions.

There really is a reason McDonald's Diet Coke tastes so much better. It's not just your imagination!

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For centuries, apple trees were a familiar sight throughout the Irish countryside. Farmhouse orchards, monastery gardens, and estate grounds cultivated a wide variety of apples suited to Ireland’s climate and soils. These apples provided food, cider, preserves, and an important connection to local traditions. Yet by the twentieth century, many of Ireland’s traditional apple varieties had largely disappeared, replaced by imported commercial cultivars and changing agricultural practices. Today, however, a growing movement is helping to bring these forgotten fruits back to life. Across Ireland, orchard restoration projects, heritage fruit collections, and dedicated growers are working to preserve traditional apple varieties that might otherwise have been lost forever. Their efforts are helping reconnect Ireland with a rich and often overlooked part of its food heritage. Table of Contents Ireland’s Historic Orchard Tradition Why Heritage Apples Disappeared The Unique Character of Heritage Irish Apples The Modern Revival Movement Heritage Apples and Irish Cider Looking to the Future Ireland’s Historic Orchard Tradition Apple growing has a surprisingly long history in Ireland. Monastic communities cultivated fruit trees as early as the medieval period, while estate gardens and rural farmsteads often maintained orchards for household use. Apples were valued for their versatility, serving as a source of fresh fruit, preserves, baking ingredients, and cider. Unlike modern commercial orchards that often focus on only a handful of varieties, traditional Irish orchards contained a remarkable diversity of apples. Some were prized for eating fresh, others for cooking, and many for cider production. Over generations, local growers selected varieties that performed particularly well in specific regions and conditions. This diversity helped create a rich orchard culture that varied from county to county. Many apples were known only within their local area and rarely traveled beyond neighboring communities. Why Heritage Apples Disappeared The decline of heritage Irish apples occurred gradually during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. As commercial agriculture expanded, growers increasingly favored varieties that produced consistent yields, stored well, and transported easily to larger markets. Imported cultivars often met these commercial requirements better than local heritage varieties. As older orchards disappeared, many traditional apples vanished with them. Changes in rural life also contributed to the decline. Smaller family orchards became less common, while urbanization reduced the number of households maintaining fruit trees for their own use. In many cases, valuable local varieties survived only because a few aging trees remained in forgotten corners of farms or old estates. By the late twentieth century, some heritage Irish apples were considered extremely rare, with only a handful of known trees still in existence. The Unique Character of Heritage Irish Apples One reason heritage apples have attracted renewed interest is their extraordinary diversity of flavors, textures, and appearances. Unlike the relatively uniform apples commonly found in supermarkets, heritage varieties often possess distinctive characteristics developed over centuries. Some heritage Irish apples are exceptionally sweet, while others offer sharp acidity ideal for cooking or cider making. Certain varieties produce richly aromatic fruit with complex flavors that modern commercial apples sometimes lack. Their appearance can be equally striking. Heritage apples come in a range of colors, shapes, and sizes, from small russeted fruits to large cooking apples with vibrant red or green skins. Many growers and food enthusiasts argue that preserving these varieties is important not only for cultural reasons but also for maintaining valuable genetic diversity within apple populations. The Modern Revival Movement In recent years, interest in heritage Irish apples has grown significantly. Conservation organizations, orchard groups, horticultural societies, and individual growers have launched efforts to identify, preserve, and propagate traditional varieties. Researchers have spent years tracking down old trees and documenting rare cultivars that survive in rural areas. Cuttings from these trees can be grafted onto new rootstocks, allowing historic varieties to be preserved for future generations. Community orchards have also become increasingly popular. These projects often plant a mixture of traditional Irish apple varieties, helping educate the public while creating valuable local food resources. Many homeowners have joined the movement as well, choosing heritage apple trees for gardens and small orchards. This growing interest has helped increase demand for traditional varieties once thought to be on the verge of disappearing. Heritage Apples and Irish Cider The revival of heritage apples has been closely linked to the growth of Ireland’s craft cider industry. Many traditional apple varieties possess characteristics particularly suited to cider production, including balanced sweetness, acidity, and tannin levels. Craft cider makers increasingly seek out heritage apples to create distinctive products that reflect local landscapes and traditions. Much like the farm-to-table movement has encouraged interest in regional foods, cider producers have embraced the concept of expressing local identity through traditional fruit varieties. This connection between heritage apples and artisan cider has created new economic opportunities for orchard growers while helping preserve rare cultivars. In some regions, the revival of cider production has directly supported the restoration of historic orchards that might otherwise have been lost. Looking to the Future The future of heritage Irish apples appears increasingly promising. Growing public interest in local food, sustainability, biodiversity, and traditional farming practices has helped create renewed appreciation for these historic fruits. Schools, community groups, conservation organizations, and food producers continue to play important roles in promoting orchard restoration and protecting rare varieties. Each newly planted tree helps ensure that Ireland’s apple-growing heritage remains part of the country’s future. Beyond their practical value, heritage apples offer something deeper: a tangible connection to Ireland’s past. They represent generations of growers who carefully selected, cultivated, and passed down varieties adapted to local landscapes and conditions. The return of heritage Irish apples is about far more than fruit. It is a story of preservation, identity, and renewal. As traditional orchards once again take root across the countryside, they are helping to revive a forgotten chapter of Ireland’s food heritage—one apple tree at a time.

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Description: Baked Apple with Honey & Oats is a simple and comforting Irish-inspired dessert that celebrates wholesome ingredients and natural sweetness. Tender baked apples are filled with a mixture of oats, honey, and warm spices, creating a fragrant treat that is both satisfying and nourishing. Perfect for autumn evenings or a cozy dessert any time of year, this dish pairs beautifully with cream, custard, or ice cream. Ingredients 4 large baking apples ½ cup rolled oats 3 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons butter, softened ¼ cup chopped walnuts (optional) ¼ cup water Instructions Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Core the apples, leaving the bottoms intact to create a cavity for the filling. Place the apples in a baking dish. In a bowl, combine the oats, honey, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, and walnuts if using. Spoon the oat mixture evenly into the centers of the apples. Pour the water into the bottom of the baking dish. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for 15–20 minutes until the apples are tender and the topping is golden. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Cooking Tips Bramley apples provide a traditional Irish flavor, though other baking apples work well. Adjust the honey to suit your preferred sweetness level. Add raisins or dried cranberries for extra texture and flavor. Do not overbake, as the apples should remain intact when served. Serving Suggestions Serve Baked Apple with Honey & Oats warm with freshly whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or warm custard. A drizzle of extra honey and a light dusting of cinnamon make an attractive finishing touch.

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Description: Hot Spiced Irish Apple Punch is a warming drink traditionally enjoyed during the colder months and festive gatherings. Made with fresh apple juice, citrus, aromatic spices, and a touch of sweetness, this comforting punch fills the home with inviting aromas while delivering a rich, fruity flavor. Whether served at holiday celebrations or enjoyed by the fire on a chilly evening, it is a cozy Irish-inspired beverage that brings warmth to any occasion. Ingredients 6 cups apple juice or apple cider 1 orange, sliced 1 lemon, sliced 3 cinnamon sticks 6 whole cloves 2 star anise pods 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Apple slices, for garnish Cinnamon sticks, for serving Instructions Pour the apple juice into a large saucepan or stockpot. Add the orange slices, lemon slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise. Stir in the honey or brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20–30 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse. Stir in the vanilla extract. Strain the punch through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the spices and fruit slices. Ladle into mugs and garnish with fresh apple slices and cinnamon sticks. Serve hot. Cooking Tips Do not allow the punch to boil vigorously, as gentle simmering preserves the fresh fruit flavors. Adjust the sweetness to taste using more or less honey. For a stronger spice profile, allow the mixture to steep off the heat for an additional 10 minutes before straining. The punch can be prepared ahead and gently reheated before serving. Serving Suggestions Serve Hot Spiced Irish Apple Punch in heatproof mugs alongside Irish tea brack, oat biscuits, or festive desserts. It is an ideal drink for autumn gatherings, Christmas celebrations, or any evening when a comforting warm beverage is desired.

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This copycat Cava harissa honey chicken recipe nails the sweet, spicy, smoky flavor of the restaurant version.

Here’s why ceramic is the better choice for harder, high-end knife steel.

A spicy chicken stir-fry, homemade bagels, the fastest bone broth soup, and plenty of Bake Club bakes.

Eleven years into sobriety, this mom has traded big parties for potlucks—and seltzer in fancy glassware.

Have a surplus of zucchini sitting in the fridge? Use them in these ultra-decadent, supremely moist and deeply fudgy zucchini brownies.

The monsters are mythical. The menu isn't.

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It’s way more than your basic protein powder.

This Williams Sonoma knock box is the secret to making espresso drinks faster and reusing coffee grounds in the garden.

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Yes, the pan you use really does make a difference!

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After weeks of testing water filters, I’ve curated a list of the best ones on the market for every lifestyle and budget.

A recent review of more than two decades of coffee sustainability research found that while the field has grown considerably in the 21st century, it remains fragmented. Published in Sustainable...

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A clinical trial in Thailand found that a drink made from arabica coffee pulp, the fruit material often discarded or composted during coffee processing, may modestly improve cholesterol markers in...

Nationwide facilities management company Vixxo Facility Solutions has launched Vixxo Café Solutions, a coffee-focused service for equipment repair and maintenance for cafe owners and operators. The platform also onboards and...

The craggy surface of these crispy smashed potatoes catches every drop of the spicy-sweet harissa vinaigrette.

This article is from the coffee website Sprudge at http://sprudge.com. This is the RSS feed version. Researchers find the conditions in South Florida are suitable for growing coffee.

The Brooklyn-based Driftaway Coffee is a widely celebrated direct-to-consumer brand and wholesaler. Behind the brand’s success is a hard-won journey of growth and expansion.

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An easier, faster, hands-off method that will become your go-to.

Hungrier than ever before, nothing but the fastest grilled cheese would do.

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This homemade adobo sauce recipe is essential to Mexican cuisine, made with ancho and guajillo peppers for a smoky, sweet and spicy flavor for many dishes.

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This 2-in-1 wine chiller and pitcher from BruMate is the perfect vessel for summer sangria.

The post This New Wine Chiller from BruMate Is Two Hosting Essentials in One appeared first on Taste of Home.

Silky, creamy and lightly sweet haupia is a traditional Hawaiian dessert made for coconut lovers.

I found 14 chic totes for transporting your precious produce in style.

Once you know how to make sticky rice, mango sticky rice is just a few extra steps away.

This watermelon salad is sweet, salty, and cold, all in one bite. Juicy watermelon, cotija cheese, red onion, jalapeño, and…

We tapped an infectious disease specialist for tips on avoiding the "explosive diarrhea" freaking us all out.

Cyclosporiasis cases are climbing. These tips can help.

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Country singer Russell Dickerson brought his BLT expertise to the Great American Sandwich Show and we'll never think of bacon the same way.

The post Country Star Russell Dickerson Came to Win a Sandwich Battle—and Absolutely Did Not Hold Back appeared first on Taste of Home.

Zucchini sausage rolls, air fryer chicken wings, the best guacamole, and more recipes for game day.

The coffee industry is awash in sustainability claims. What’s missing, the 2026 Coffee Barometer finds, is proof that any of it is changing the commercial terms that dictate value in...

This article is from the coffee website Sprudge at http://sprudge.com. This is the RSS feed version. Jônt in Washington, DC.

Shifting from regular cafe service toward a slower, more deliberate approach, Brooklyn, New York-based Field Study Coffee is now serving customers at its East Williamsburg coffee bar strictly by reservation....

UK “functional coffee” and matcha company Reformed has raised a US$22 million Series A round led by Iris Ventures, with plans for a U.S. launch.  Launched by Neil Saada and...

This article is from the coffee website Sprudge at http://sprudge.com. This is the RSS feed version. The London Brew Up takes place July 25th from 2:00pm to 5:00pm at Fabrica X in London.

I made this loaded BLT for my sandwich showdown with country singer Russell Dickerson. We named it after his song "B.O.A.T." (which means Best of All Time). It's incredible on Japanese milk bread, but brioche works, too. —Lindsay Ames, The Great American Sandwich Show

On July 6, the C price jumped 16% in a single day, followed by a near-10% fall the next day. The exact cause of the jump has eluded analysts and experts.

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Crack open a jar of pepperoncini and there’s treasure in there beyond the peppers themselves. Pepperoncini juice is the brine the peppers are packed in, mostly vinegar, but infused along the way with salt, a whisper of the mild pepper’s own flavor, and usually a ...

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Get all the details on the history, meat, dry rub, sauces and sides that make Kansas City the barbecue capital of the world.

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This colorful Filipino shaved ice dessert is all about contrasting textures—and endless customization.

The new Stanley x Kacey Musgraves collab is the epitome of western chic. Add these pieces to your collection ASAP.

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Save your shoulders (and your sandwiches).

Assembled right in the skillet, no bowls needed.

A summer side with main dish energy.

No grill needed for this just-charred-enough sweet and spicy chicken.

Zesty jalapeño halves make the perfect vehicle for these crunchy, juicy, meat-filled snacks.

Sheet-pan chicken and peaches, zucchini pasta, blueberry shortcakes, and more new recipes from the Test Kitchen.

Loosely inspired by pasta Amatriciana, a few pounds of zucchini stand in for tomatoes.

Stir-frying slices makes this dinner doable on any given night.

Give strawberries a break this summer.

We added chopped pistachios to our best cinnamon rolls and wound up with these extra-indulgent pistachio cinnamon rolls.

It’s like the laid-back cousin of an Aperol Spritz.

This article is from the coffee website Sprudge at http://sprudge.com. This is the RSS feed version. The June brewer by Shelbru is live on Kickstarter now.

This three-ingredient cream cheese and olive sandwich is the latest old-fashioned sandwich to be rediscovered by the internet.

This article is from the coffee website Sprudge at http://sprudge.com. This is the RSS feed version. Coffee Equipment Pros in Spicewood, Texas.

Texas barbecue is rooted in a wide range of culinary influences. Here's everything you need to know about this signature barbecue style, from beefy smoked brisket to sides like ranch-style beans, coleslaw and so much more.

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Palm oil plantations, for one, are increasingly struggling with the sector’s declining attractiveness, which has hardly changed since the colonial era. Behind basic foodstuffs like palm oil, cocoa, coffee and bananas...

The Kazan Arare SG2 cuts better than any other knife I’ve tested and I've tested a lot of them.

Personal goal is to eat these daily from now until Memorial Day.

The clouds have parted in Vancouver, British Columbia, with the opening of the first cafe from small-batch roasting company Hiyori Coffee. Taking its name from a Japanese word associated with...

This Peach Vidalia Onion Hot Sauce is smooth, tangy, and chili-forward with sweet peach flavor, mellow onion, and just the right spicy kick. Perfect for drizzling over eggs, tacos, grilled meats, seafood, sandwiches, and more.

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Commodity coffee prices jumped 19% in one day. Why? Nobody knows. Plus, Colombia coffee fund in trouble, and Starbucks is “reassessing” its climate pledge.

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Brown butter, crunchy-toasty spices, and flaky salt.

Grilled chicken in an al pastor style pineapple and chili sauce served in tacos with juicy pineapple, fresh onions and cilantro along with a hit of lime! Al pastor is a Mexican pork that is marinated in chilies and pineapple, layered and roasted on a vertical rotisserie similar to shawarma and this recipe takes those...

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Savory galettes, cold roast salmon, two-bite desserts, and more handpicked recipes from our Dear Bon Appétit column.

The California chile and the ancho are two of the mildest, most versatile dried chilies in the Mexican pantry — the gentle, sweet-earthy foundations under so many red sauces and moles. Both belong to the same Nutty, Earthy & Dried flavor family on our flavor ...

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The California chile — the dried, ripened form of the Anaheim — is one of the gentlest dried chilies in the Mexican pantry, and that mildness is exactly why it’s worth choosing a substitute carefully. Its job in a dish is rarely heat; it’s the ...

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The California chile is the dried, ripened form of the Anaheim pepper — the same familiar chili picked red instead of green, then dried until it turns a deep, leathery brick color. In that form it takes on a whole new personality. Where a fresh ...

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The California chile and the guajillo are two of the workhorse dried red chiles of the Mexican kitchen — both mild, both prized for the color and body they lend to a sauce rather than for heat. They even share a flavor family: on our ...

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Forgot to soak your beans? Good news: You can still make a great pot.

The best grilling recipes of all time! Sizzling hot and tasty recipes for the grill that are quick and super easy to make! It’s officially Summer and that means that grilling season is here! (Well, for those of us that were not willing to bundle up, get out and fire up the grill all winter...

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These Salvadoran pupusas are filled with chorizo, beans and cheese, and are served with curtido, a pickled cabbage slaw.

This article is from the coffee website Sprudge at http://sprudge.com. This is the RSS feed version. A weekly curated selection of coffees from the Sprudge Roaster's Village.

Strawberry jalapeño jam is the jar that turns a summer strawberry glut into something worth keeping around all year. It takes a classic sweet preserve and threads real jalapeño warmth through every spoonful, so the first taste is pure ripe berry before a gentle heat ...

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What’s better than a bottle of sriracha in the fridge? A jar of it in the pantry that never goes bad. This homemade sriracha powder takes the same tangy, garlicky, jalapeño heat you already love and locks it into a fine, shelf-stable dust, so you ...

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This is going to change your relationship with doughnuts forever (and for the better).

The post I Tried the Crispy Doughnut Trend, and It’s the Best Food Hack I’ve Ever Tried appeared first on Taste of Home.

I've been drinking this easy at-home refresher drink all summer long.

The post My Go-To Starbucks Refresher Dupe Costs Only $1.19 Per Serving appeared first on Taste of Home.

Trying to find out how to get rid of fruit flies? We spoke to a pest expert from the NPMA and an entomologist for tips on taking back your home.

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Food trends come and go, but this underrated pasta has never left my pantry.

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What happens when tapas leaves the table?

The post I Tried Walking Tapas, and They Belong at Every Summer Party appeared first on Taste of Home.

We're halfway through the year! Here's what our readers have been cooking and baking in 2026 so far. How many have you tried?

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A creamy, cheesy, tangy pasta alla vodka that’s weeknight-easy but dinner-party-worthy.

Waking up early has never been easier.

Home cooks shared the Christmas treats that make the season feel extra special. From sugar plum thumbprints to dunkable triple-ginger biscotti, you'll have plenty of new recipes to add to your holiday cookie platter this year.

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A Chinese appellate court has upheld and expanded an earlier ruling involving knockoff Slayer Espresso machines, confirming unfair competition and adding a finding of trademark infringement. The appellate court also...

Making aebleskivers at home requires a special pan and some patience, but once you taste the piping hot pancake balls with jam or syrup, it's all worth it.

Welcome to DCN’s Weekly Coffee News! Subscribe here for all the latest coffee industry news. Also, check out the latest career opportunities at CoffeeIndustryJobs.com. Cafe Consultant Erica Escalante Going on Tour Cafe business...

This article is from the coffee website Sprudge at http://sprudge.com. This is the RSS feed version. Your liver loves coffee.

The Anaheim pepper is one of the mildest true chilies you can cook with, and that mildness is exactly why it’s worth choosing a substitute carefully. Reach for the wrong one and you can lose the crisp, faintly sweet character that makes the Anaheim so ...

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We talked to Danny Toro about serving high-end and rare coffees, life after winning the American AeroPress Championship, and the difference between the Austin and New York City coffee scenes.

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A quick and easy, authentic Mexican chiles toreados recipe of jalapeno and serrano peppers blistered or fried in oil, with a touch of salt and lime.

The post Chiles Toreados Recipe: Mexican Blistered Peppers appeared first on Chili Pepper Madness.

This article is from the coffee website Sprudge at http://sprudge.com. This is the RSS feed version. Longstanding American coffee roaster manufacturer begins next era of growth under owner Dave Marson and CEO Matthew Sewell.

These slippery-smooth, sweet-tart GoGo Squeez Slymez pouches will make you feel like a kid, which is why they've earned a Taste of Home Award.

The post I Bought Edible Fruit Slime for My Kid, but I’m Keeping It for Myself appeared first on Taste of Home.

We tasted 11 nationally available brands; these are the three we’d bring home.

The World Coffee Innovation Summit is returning to London this fall, with the two-day event scheduled for Oct. 21-22 at the QEII Centre. Organized by the World Coffee Alliance, the...

This article is from the coffee website Sprudge at http://sprudge.com. This is the RSS feed version. Hafiz Mangalji started an incredible space for coffee enthusiasts. Deep in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Hafiz and his wife Kate…

Jesse and Shilpa chat with fellow editor, and Bake Club’s first guest contributor, Rebecca Firkser, about all things galette, and award the latest Baker of the Month.

The National Coffee Association is asking the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to spare unflavored instant coffee from proposed new tariffs tied to separate trade disputes and forced...

This article is from the coffee website Sprudge at http://sprudge.com. This is the RSS feed version. A meta-study finds that drinking coffee first thing in the morning doesn't lead to a caffeine crash.

An industrial designer attempted to replicate the taste of coffee from three possible futures: Brazil in 2027, Sierra Leone in 2080, and Mars in 2126.

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Like pretzel focaccia, easy pizza dough, and more beginner-friendly loaves.

A mediterranean style chickpea salad with plenty of fresh vegetables and herbs. Summer is all about salads and this Mediterranean chickpea salad is just p[asked with fresh summer flavours! Chickpeas serve as the base for this dish, combined with roasted red peppers, tomatoes, and fresh cucumbers.The dressing is made with olive oil and fresh lemon...

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Whether you’re serving a dozen oysters or two, this vinegar-and-shallot dressing is the finishing touch they deserve.

Coffee generates €84.4 billion in gross added value and directly supports approximately 1.5 million full-time-equivalent jobs across the European Union’s 27 member countries, according to a new report commissioned by...

A new study offers a mathematical model for predicting how water flows through a coffee puck, presenting a framework that might ultimately help baristas remove some of the guesswork involved...

This article is from the coffee website Sprudge at http://sprudge.com. This is the RSS feed version. Now available in 188 GIANT locations throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.

This article is from the coffee website Sprudge at http://sprudge.com. This is the RSS feed version. Same Time Tomorrow in Harlem, New York.

French conglomerate Groupe SEB is expanding its professional espresso equipment portfolio with the launch of the La 125 espresso machine from La San Marco, the Italian heritage espresso equipment brand...

This article is from the coffee website Sprudge at http://sprudge.com. This is the RSS feed version. America's largest coffee producer can stay.

This dirty spaghetti recipe is loaded with ground beef, andouille sausage, the Cajun holy trinity, and a rich, beefy gravy. The viral pasta everyone's making!

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Little Joy Coffee had a surprise hit when it created the raspberry Danish latte. But instead of keeping the recipe, they encouraged independent shops to recreate it.

The post Little Joy’s Raspberry Danish Latte Went Viral—So It Gave Away the Recipe appeared first on Fresh Cup.

Tropical and tangy meets bold and smoky in this Hawaiian-inspired barbecue sauce. The tropical tangy sweetness of pineapple meets the earthy sweetness of dark brown sugar, and then there’s the hint of fire. It’s a sauce that’s robust enough for the boldest cuts on the ...

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Sweet heat is nothing new, but this candied jalapeño recipe takes the classic sweet-and-spicy formula and layers in enough warm, savory spice to make it a genuine standout. It’s the kind of condiment that starts as a snack and ends up on everything from crackers ...

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Canned baked beans have their place, but they’re not even in the same league as this slow cooker ranch-style beans. Most of the recipe is slow cooker time, and the prep is mainly rehydrating your pinto beans and ancho peppers, so the effort needed for ...

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Somewhere along the way, a tidy little rule took hold: bell peppers come in male and female, and you can tell which is which by flipping one over and counting the bumps on the bottom. It spreads every year across social feeds and produce aisles, ...

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You won’t find two peppers on the Scoville scale more alike than the scotch bonnet and the habanero. They carry the same searing heat, they belong to the same flavor family, and side by side in a cooked dish most people can’t tell them apart. ...

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Three clues will tell you which watermelon is the sweetest and the ripest.

The post How to Pick a Perfect Watermelon appeared first on Taste of Home.

It might be time to break up with those plates you’ve had forever.

The winners may just convert you into a protein shake person.

The OXO Trident hybrid frying pan feels like luxury hybrid cookware—and costs half the price. Here's how it performed in daily cooking tasks.

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The bun is finally getting its moment.

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From everyday universals to beautiful crystal for your fanciest pours, here’s the stemware you need—and the stemware you don’t.

Like dirty martini chicken thighs and a pantry pasta that uses the whole jar.

(Note: This article was originally published on Dialogue Earth under the Creative Commons BY NC ND license. Find the original version here.) Edson Paes, 53, has single-handedly cultivated 12,000 organic Arabica coffee plants...

The get-up-and-go at Ohio’s Lekko Coffee Roasters is at an all-time high with the opening of a huge new roastery in downtown Cleveland. Roasting officially launched in May inside the...

This article is from the coffee website Sprudge at http://sprudge.com. This is the RSS feed version. An interview with 2026 Sprudge Twenty inductee Emily Potter.

Swiss green coffee trader Sucafina said Hamburg, Germany-based specialty green coffee importer Rehm & Co. has joined the Sucafina Group, expanding the group’s presence in Germany and the broader European...

Jalapeño peppers are everywhere, so you’ll rarely be stuck without one. That makes “what’s a good jalapeño substitute?” less a rescue mission than a choice: do you want the same bright, grassy flavor with a different level of heat, do you just need fire, or ...

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This article is from the coffee website Sprudge at http://sprudge.com. This is the RSS feed version. Too much pressure. This pressure got to stop.

Methylene chloride is used to decaffeinate coffee. Some groups have called for the chemical to be banned. Others disagree.

The post Will The FDA Ban Methylene Chloride, Used To Decaffeinate Coffee? We May Get An Answer Soon. appeared first on Fresh Cup.

I see big batches of cookies in your future.

One tiny kitchen secret equals one very good cake.

The post I Always Add This Secret Ingredient to Boxed Cake Mix—Just Don’t Tell My Kids appeared first on Taste of Home.

This month’s Snack Drop features superfood crispy treats, toasted nori crackers, and key lime cashew-stuffed dates.

Long before Blizzards and burgers, Dairy Queen had one bold idea.

The post This Is What an Ice Cream Shop Menu Would Look Like in 1940 appeared first on Taste of Home.

The most unusual Southern recipe out there? It has to be this peanut butter and mayo sandwich.

Two of the most familiar names in the chili world are the chipotle and the jalapeño, and the products built around them work hard to make them feel like opposites: one smoky and earthy, the other bright and crisp. Here’s the twist most people miss. ...

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An easy, supple, fresh pasta that rolls beautifully into fettuccine, ravioli, lasagna, and more.

This Elvis peanut butter and banana sandwich with bacon is sure to have you all shook up.

As specialty coffee purveyors and home enthusiasts have demonstrated a desire to taste as many wonderful coffees as possible, more brands have introduced machines to automate the monotonous task of...

Bistec Ranchero is thin-sliced steak and crispy potatoes simmered in a smoky roasted chili sauce. An easy, authentic Mexican dinner ready in under an hour.

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Coffee grown on Mars? What would that taste like? A new project finds out. Plus, three new coffee world champions, and drinking coffee is good for your liver.

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✉️ This story was featured in this week’s Coffee News Club👋 Get the Coffee News Club newsletter in your inbox weekly—sign up. Last week, the finals of the World Brewers Cup, World Coffee in Good Spirits, and World Roasters Championship took place in Brussels during World of Coffee.  Nas Jaafar, representing Malaysia, won the World Brewers…

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Chicken sandwiches in a tasty ranch and BBQ sauce done BLT style with bacon, lettuce and tomato! This sandwich contains some of my favourite ingredients! Bacon, BBQ chicken, cheese, ranch, yum! The chicken is seasoned with ranch seasoning before it’s cooked and BBQ sauce is added and cheddar cheese is melted on top. The chicken...

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Even those relatively new to hot peppers know of jalapeño peppers, but what’s interesting is the overall reputation this hot pepper has. Many people think of the jalapeño as a very spicy hot pepper, but in terms of the Scoville scale, the jalapeño is merely mild to moderate.