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The Art of Creating the Perfect Espresso Shot
Making the perfect shots of espresso coffee is a serious craft. To create only one cup of espresso, a barista has to be a bit of a sciencentist and a bit of a passionate artist. In the following text, we are going to discuss how you can make a magic shot of espresso at the comfort of your own home (if you have an espresso machine, of course). We are going to share all there is to know about the process of extraction, the craft of pulling espresso, and what-not-to-do. Let’s get right to it.
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A Barista’s Diary: A Dinner in London
This week’s diary post is dedicated to a dinner one of our baristas and gastronome John, experienced when he was visiting London. Continuer la lecture de « A Barista’s Diary: A Dinner in London »
Barra Presents: The World’s Healthiest Smoothie?
Imagine the two most potent antioxidants. Now imagine drinking them in one sip. The first one, as we all know, is Matcha, but the second one 一 blueberry 一 needs no introduction.
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Is Sugar Your Friend or Foe?
We all know a lot about food but little about the food choices that affect the nation’s health. Researchers have begun to devise experiments to find out why we choose a chocolate bar over an apple – and whether ‘swaps’ and ‘nudges’ are effective. Continuer la lecture de « Is Sugar Your Friend or Foe? »
We Eat with Our Eyes First: Food Decoration Trends
Food isn’t about just how it tastes anymore. Now, more than ever, the looks can make or break a venerable dish. What makes one plate more appetizing than another? Here’s what.
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If it wasn’t for the coffee, I’d have no identifiable personality whatsoever.
David Letterman
A Barista’s Diary: Sunday Outdoor Cooking
« If you have read one of my posts, you probably know that I am a foodaholic and that I love preparing delicious dishes (besides working in Barra, of course!). Outdoor barbecues are my specialty, especially on a Sunday afternoon. A week ago, I invited a couple of friends on a spectacular chicken barbecue recipe with tomatoes, mozzarella, and lots of dressing. Here’s what when down last Sunday.
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The Perfect Way to Start Your Day: Avocado Toast
Some foods are so simple, so easy, that they don’t even seem worth talking about. Such as avocado toast, for example, a healthy version of a rich buttered toast.
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Everything You Need to Know About Honey
Honey is a good source of glucose and fructose. It is produced by bees from the nectar obtained from various flowers. Bees go from flower to flower collecting nectar which is a solution of water, sucrose, glucose and fructose. Continuer la lecture de « Everything You Need to Know About Honey »