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[Akura]

I buy a jar of Necafè brand instant coffee, about $6.50 for about 2-3 months supply. It's good enough, since I apparently have low standards for coffee it seems. Plus, I can use the glass jar it comes in afterwards. Good for holding things like leftovers, loose coins, milk, fairies, souls of defeated ghosts...

*googles french press


OHHHHH, that's what those things are

* Akura  also googles french press.

*same reaction as above*

[Reudh]

As a wee bit of a coffee snob, I tolerate Nescafe because it's the best instant coffee out there, though that is not setting the bar very high. I personally prefer to use the coffee pods in the machine I have, or brew ground coffee in a plunger/french press or percolator.

[Avis-Mergulus]

So I was wandering, if you guys drink non-instant coffee, how do you make it? Like, what spices, what method, that sort of thing.

I rarely drink coffee, but when I do I use my roommate's coffee machine and add a lot of milk and honey. I don't really like the taste of unadulterated coffee.

Spices are a good idea. I might make a little spiced coffee now.

Waitwaitwait, you can drink coffee with honey of all things? How does that taste? Honestly, the thought just... never occurred to me.

[penguinofhonor]

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[Sappho]

What a timely subject. I have just hours ago arrived back at home in Prague at long last, and one of the things I'm most looking forward to is resuming use of my french press. The drip coffee in the US is always just so ugh. I don't like the taste. I prefer to use less grounds, but leave it soaking for at least 10 minutes. Makes it just as strong, but the flavor is different.

I do also love me a good cold brew. Now and then I'll set one up in the french press before bed for enjoyment first thing in the morning.

[Akura]

Damn, I wish I had the budget for a new appliance, then. But I don't. The last thing I bought was a new toaster, and even though for some reason it doesn't seem to drop down all the way, it works beautifully.

[Sappho]

If you're looking for a french press, they are not generally expensive. I mean, you can get expensive ones, of course, but I got mine for 200 kc / about $10. Try Tesco/Walmart/Whatever your area has? Amazon has got this one for pretty cheap. I really think they are worth the investment if you like coffee - though, of course, you may decide you like the taste of drip coffee better. Maybe try one out somewhere first and make sure you want it.

[LordSlowpoke]

hey food thread, what do i make for dinner tomorrow

hit me up with anything i'll just shove what i don't want to make onto later days

[acetech09]

hey food thread, what do i make for dinner tomorrow

hit me up with anything i'll just shove what i don't want to make onto later days

what ingredients do you have

[Bauglir]

hey food thread, what do i make for dinner tomorrow

hit me up with anything i'll just shove what i don't want to make onto later days

Go buy a can of snails. Cook them up in butter with garlic and basil, maybe a bit of salt. Toss them up with pasta and eat that.

[timferius]

hey food thread, what do i make for dinner tomorrow

hit me up with anything i'll just shove what i don't want to make onto later days

Cheddar-Ale Soup with Brie Grilled Cheese. I want that now.

[LordSlowpoke]

hey food thread, what do i make for dinner tomorrow

hit me up with anything i'll just shove what i don't want to make onto later days

what ingredients do you have

i have a supermarket and a host of other stores

literally send whatever

Go buy a can of snails. Cook them up in butter with garlic and basil, maybe a bit of salt. Toss them up with pasta and eat that.

this is happening

Cheddar-Ale Soup with Brie Grilled Cheese. I want that now.

and this the day after

aand i'm set, thank you food thread

* LordSlowpoke puts on a hat and absconds

[Rose]

So I've decided I want a better source of coffee besides instant.

Should I go for a moka pot, a drip machine, or just mix in the grounds, let it sit, and strain it?

[sneakey pete]

Being a person who doesn't care about food, and having the house to myself for 3 weeks, my meals are consisting of some meat, some rice/potatos/pasta and some microwaved frozen vegetables.

Will there be any dietary dramas from just having frozen peas/beans/corn for 3 weeks or should i really vary it up with some other salad?

[Jopax]

Other than flatulence I don't think you should have much problems

But atleast try and grab some fresh veggies, they're both healthy and tasty as fuck.