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Krispy Kreme is rolling out four new mini donuts that taste like other types of desserts: Lemon bar . . . strawberry cheesecake . . . cookie dough . . . and birthday cake.
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How To Make The Perfect Coffee At Home
If you are missing your favorite coffee shop brew and want to recreate a great cup of Joe at home, there are a few things that you need to do to pull if off. Here are some tips that will allow you to get a quality cup made in your own kitchen.
·Grind the beans – the type of brewer that you use is less important than using a coffee grinder. Ground coffee goes stale quickly so invest in an entry-level burr grinder. Baratza and Wilfa are good brands. After grinding or buying ground coffee don’t store it in your fridge, just put it somewhere dark, dry, and airtight.
·Don’t rush to plunge that cafetiere – a cafetiere (French press) is a great device for a great cup. Weigh your coffee (15g to 8 ½ oz. of water), use boiling water, steep for four minutes, scoop off the slurry, and plunge so it rests on the coffee surface. Leave for another five minutes or so so the silt sinks to the bottom and pour – there’s no need for any additional plunging.
·The best way to percolate – a stove-top percolator makes a stronger coffee but it can have a bitter taste. Fill the bottom with just-boiled water and as soon as it starts to gurgle, run the base under a cold tap to stop the steaming process for a better-tasting cup.
·Froth your milk – froth your own heated milk for the best results. Aim to keep the milk below 160 degrees—that’s the temperature that milk starts to ‘cook’ and smell a little ‘eggy.’ You can do it with a pan on the stove or a microwave. Froth the milk in a small French press and plunge it a few times.
The final step is to pour your coffee. Following these directions will make you think you are at your favorite commercial coffee shop!
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15 Food Trends To Expect In 2021 – The Good, Bad, And Ugly
Since we are totally done with 2020, it’s time to move on with some new foods and drinks for our taste buds in 2021. Here’s a list of 15 of the top trends to expect this year.
·Plant-Based Foods – 28% of people say they have been eating more plant-based proteins during the pandemic and expect this to continue whether its a personal choice or lack of meats at your grocery store
·Breakfast – many folks are spending more time at home and have the time to experiment with the first meal of the day without rushing off to work. Instagram and TikTok have some great ideas.
·Cooking Crafts – whipped coffee, strawberry milk, peanut buttermilk, and pancake waffle cereal are a few of these inventive ideas.
·Pickling/Fermenting – canning was big in 2020, and Mason jar lids were out of stock, and this will continue into 2021.
·Virtual Cooking Classes – since it’s difficult to have in-person events, many chefs jump on the bandwagon of food preparation in your own kitchen.
·Homemade Pasta – with a pasta attachment for your KitchenAid mixer and the right kind of flour, you can make your own at home.
·Delivery Services – Amazon Fresh and many other businesses have jumped on this bandwagon to provide food and groceries straight to your door.
·Eco-Conscious Packaging – go-to containers made from balsa and tree stumps have become more prevalent, and this will continue into 2021.
·Expanding Your Cultural Horizons – try new takeout places, new cuisines, and anything else out of the ordinary.
·Individual Celebrations – since group get-togethers are out for the time being, grab some sweets, or prepare a big meal for yourself and hope that everything is back to normal next year.
·Reasonably Priced Premium Alcohol – forget the cheap stuff – stay at home and splurge a little on your favorite liquor, beer, or wine.
·At-Home Bartending – people make their own alcohols, cocktails, wine, and beer, and by watching videos or Googling, you can come up with some great concoctions.
·Boards Of All Kinds – whether it's french fry boards, hot dog boards, charcuterie boards, and everything else in between, this is a trend that will keep going this year.
·Take-And-Bake Kits – many restaurants and grocers offer more of these do-it-yourself kits to enjoy more at home.
·Fast Food – fast, quick, easy, and so 2021. Enough said.
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