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Okay, I know it’s no fun to make coffee at home, but in these economic times, we just can’t always justify the trip to the coffeehouse, can we? Okay, I can, but anyway… a new Vancouver company has released the Hourglass Cold Brew Coffee Maker and System.
Basically you “brew” coffee ground in cold water for several hours, depending on the strength you want your coffee to be, and then you can keep it up to two weeks. I love it because it’s portable and uses no electricity (similar to a hot-brew French press system). Also, cold brew coffee is low in acid, and with this system, apparently, you can brew your beans twice.
I haven’t tried this system, but when cold brew coffee is available (which is rare) I drink it because it’s delicious! I’m serious, way better than regular brew coffee.
The system is on sale at Portland-area Kitchen Kaboodles and online at www.hourglasscoffee.com. And if someone gets one, call me — I’ll be right over.
J.

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Last month we admonished you to Go To Marcell’s. In case you haven’t been convinced yet, below are some shots of its lovely, lovely insides.


Marcell’s opened in October at 3100 Columbia St. in Vancouver and offers coffee, sandwiches, pastries from local bakers, a book exchange and natural and locally made clothing, art and gifts. A performance space is in the works too.
So, seriously, what are you waiting for? Go to Marcell’s!
-Charity

Here is where I am testing the Event Calendar widget. You can’t see me but I’m crossing my fingers!

This is where we work and this is also a test for a cool map! [geo_mashup_map height="200" width="400" zoom="2" add_overview_control="false" add_map_type_control="false"]

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