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Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

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Entertaining with espresso machine

People debate whether or not the purchase of a espresso machine need to consider it much of a beverage manufacturer breakfast, it can also be used for entertainment.

Home espresso machines have become not only more affordable, but also fully automatic. It is more people have to feel overwhelmed by the sight of an espresso machine, a super automatic espresso machine is so easy to use as the only thing needed is the ability to read and follow instructions.

An espresso machine is perfect for entertaining. Like many people use mixers and margarita makers for summer entertainment, espresso machines and a variety of liqueurs after dinner drinks are perfect winter.

Automatic or super automatic espresso machines can be implemented in a central location and a selection of coffee liquor and guests can make their own or host / hostess can show their skills and be the barista for the evening.

The Barista Perfect Bar

When considering setting up an espresso bar for entertainment, there are some things to help make the event fun and entertaining for all.

Regardless of who goes to the coffee-based drinks, espresso bar must be placed in a location Ideally, preferably near the water source. If it is not near the water source, make sure there an adequate supply of water kept near the bar.

The coffee container on the machine should be well filled with a coffee bean quality. decaffeinated beans must be stored for use in the bypass doser for those who can not have caffeine.

Glassware must include two cappuccino cups and espresso cups. The espresso cups must be kept on machines warmer if one exists. Saucers and stirring spoons should also be available.

Herbs Liqueur and toppings

Anyone who loves a good cordial or after dinner coffee attest that there is nothing tastier like a cappuccino with a superior shot Irish Cream Bailey's or Kahlua. Other flavorings and add-ins that should be a part of the bar are:

* Bailey's Irish Cream, Kahlua, Grand Mariner, Godiva, and other liquors, after dinner that go well in coffee drinks;

* Non-alcoholic flavoring syrups, they can be found in cafes or in local grocery stores in the aisle of coffee;

* Chocolate syrup;

* Dark chocolate in block form for shaving;

* Cinnamon shaker;

* Cocoa powder;

* Whipped Cream

* Biscotti and Other sweet biscuits and breads for nibblers.

The bar should also have lots of napkins and a trash can to dispose of waste. It's a good idea to make a map of education and place near the espresso machine, if the author is not automatic, it is better to have a barista for the evening, the host, or someone who is paid to come in.

A coffee Espresso can be an investment that brings pleasure and entertainment in addition to being an alarm clock. Consider this aspect when deciding on or not to buy an espresso machine for home.

About the Author

Sharon V Chapman writes on the joys of coffee and provides information on espresso coffee machines for Espresso Xpert – your online guide to espresso.

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Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

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Vins du monde les plus chères

1787 Château Lafite | article fourni par http://www.cocktailsandwines.com

Quand un jeune homme entreprenant, James Christie a ouvert ses salles de ventes à Londres en Décembre 1766, sa première vente aux enchères de la succession se composait d'un noble «décédé» contenant «un Grande quantité de Madère et de haute Flavour'd Claret. "Les dossiers ne concernent pas combien ces délicieusement décrit" haute clarets Flavour'd "chercher, mais que la vente l'ensemble a réalisé un grand Total € 175, il est fort à parier que si Christie avait connu que deux cents ans plus tard, en 1985, sa maison de ventes célèbre maintenant vendrait une bouteille de vin pour £ 105 000, ou 160.000 dollars, il aurait pu tenir une bouteille ou deux pour enrichir ses héritiers futurs.

Cette bouteille est un Bordeaux, Château Lafite 1787, et, selon le Livre Guinness des records du monde, 18 ans plus tard, il est encore plus chère bouteille monde du vin de. Son grand âge lui seul aurait garanti un bon prix, mais ce qu'il a donné son cachet particulier, surtout à des collectionneurs américains, et a assuré l'étiquette de prix record ont été les initiales Th.J. gravées dans le verre.

La bouteille avait appartenu à Thomas Jefferson, troisième président des États-Unis et l'un des plus vénérés de ses pères fondateurs. Un philosophe, scientifique et d'Etat, l'aristocratique Jefferson était aussi un oenophile passionné. Quand il a été ambassadeur en France, il a passé beaucoup de son temps à visiter les vignobles de Bordeaux et de Bourgogne, en achetant du vin pour sa propre collection et au nom de ses amis à la maison. Il est également associé à deux autres bouteilles de vin très pricy, un sherry 1775 ($ 43,500) et le vin blanc la plus chère jamais vendue, un Château d'Yquem 1787 (56 588 $).

Bien entendu, aucun de ces vins sont en fait boire maintenant, il est inhabituel, même pour les meilleurs Bordeaux pour durer plus de 50 ans, et 200 ans est supérieure à la limite tout de vin. L'allure de ces bouteilles à prix élevé de vinaigre, et autres vins de ses semblables, est purement dans la joie de collecte, de ne pas consommer. Le Lafite 1787 fut acheté explicitement comme un morceau de Jefferson souvenirs, non pas comme une bouteille de vin, et il réside maintenant dans la collection Forbes à New York. Ces vins sont un peu comme les timbres anciens, quelque chose à être collectées, horded mais jamais utilisée, et qu'ils commandent des prix aussi élevés non pas à cause de leur utilité, mais en raison de leur rareté et par conséquent appel à des collectionneurs.

Compiler une liste des bouteilles les plus chers du monde du vin n'est pas aussi simple qu'il y paraît au premier abord. Comment pouvez-vous comparer le prix payé pour un double magnum – c'est quatre bouteilles – à une seule bouteille? Ne vous les taux sur la même échelle ou ne vous divisez le prix de la grande bouteille par quatre afin de déterminer son prix de bouteille par-unique?

Ainsi, plutôt que la compilation d'un tableau de classement, nous avons déterminé 11 catégories distinctes, a alors demandé à la bouteille la plus chère dans chaque catégorie, et une recherche très intéressant il s'est avéré être. L'un des premiers les choses que vous remarquerez est que tous les vins sur la liste ont été vendus aux enchères, parce que, sauf dans de rares cas, le vendeur sait que la publicité faite autour d'une bouteille spéciale, et le chauffage atmosphère d'appel d'offres, aboutit souvent à des prix encore plus élevé.

bouteille la plus chère du monde du vin qui pourraient effectivement être bu aujourd'hui, c'est aussi le vin le plus cher jamais vendus en Amérique, un Montrachet 1978 de Domaine de la Romanée-Conti qui a été martelé par chez Sotheby's à New York en 2001. Le sort des sept bouteilles récupérées 167.500 $, ou 23.929 $ la bouteille. Il s'agit d'un prix extraordinaire pour un vin blanc, même dans le monde raréfié de la collecte de vin. Ce qui s'est passé que deux grands collectionneurs étaient en concurrence les uns contre les autres et me suis laissé emporter, chaque refusant de céder le prix a augmenté dans la stratosphère.

Michael Broadbent, l'ancien chef de vin ministère Christie, rapporte une histoire similaire concernant la vente de l'Lafite Jefferson. Comme l'appel d'offres approché 100.000 £ pour cette bouteille unique, il a changé les étapes de soumission, qui est le montant des soumissions a augmenté par. L'un des deux soumissionnaires restants a été Marvin Shanken, éditeur de la revue Wine Spectator, et selon Broadbent, il n'a pas remarqué le changement jusqu'à ce que, à son horreur très évident, il comprit qu'il venait d'offrir à payer 100.000 £ pour une bouteille de vin. Comme il était assis là cendre face à un grand silence tomba sur la salle de vente emballés comme tout le monde attendu pour voir si l'autre soumissionnaire, Christopher Forbes, reviendrait po Il a finalement fait, à £ 105 000, au grand soulagement de très palpable Shanken's.

Puis il ya la étrange affaire de la bouteille la plus chère jamais vendue de vin. En 1989, William Sokolin, un marchand de New York du vin, avait une bouteille de Château Margaux 1787, également avec les initiales de Jefferson, le lot de son propriétaire anglais. Il a été demandé 500.000 dollars pour elle, mais n'avait pas eu de trésorerie offre quand il a pris le long d'un dîner de Château Margaux au restaurant Four Seasons. (Pourquoi serait-il le coût d'autant plus que le Lafite 1787? Il n'a pas coûté plus que le Lafite, c'est juste que Sokolin demandait 500.000 dollars. Je ne pense pas qu'il s'attendait à obtenir ce bien et avait eu aucune offre au moment de l'accident. Cependant, tout en demandant une somme pareille, il a généré beaucoup de publicité, que d'aucuns spéculent a été le point de l'ensemble de l'exercice. Il a cependant obtenir 225,000 $ de la compagnie d'assurance dont il prétend, à juste titre, fait mettre en bouteille la plus chère du monde, même si elle n'a jamais été vendu. D'ailleurs tout le reste c'est un plaisir l'histoire d'une bouteille très cher toutefois vous le taux de change.)

À la fin de la soirée, il s'apprêtait à partir quand un garçon portant un plateau de café heurté la bouteille, le briser. Heureusement, Sokolin a eu la prévoyance d'assurer son vin précieux, et partagé le paiement 225,000 $ avec le propriétaire, ce qui rend le monde plus de cher-ce le tesson de bouteille de vin. L'histoire ne nous dit pas ce qui s'est passé au garçon malheureux.

Que tous ces vins ont en commun, qu'il s'agisse de l'imbuvable 1787 Lafite ou éminemment potable 1945 Mouton, et ce qui les rend commande de tels prix astronomiques, est leur valeur de rareté.

Le monde semble avoir un appétit croissant pour la collecte de vieilles choses inhabituelles, qu'elles soient cartes de baseball, 1950 meubles en Formica ou des articles-souvenirs train à vapeur, et il est naturel que des vins rares sont soumis à cette même manie de gestion collective.

Maintenant, avec de plus en plus découvrir les plaisirs de boire du vin, en particulier les nouveaux riches de Chine et Asie de l'Est, les prix de tous les grands vins va continuer à augmenter et il ne sera qu'une question de temps avant que M. Jefferson bouteille, et plusieurs autres sur notre liste, voir leurs prix formellement eye-popping dépassé puisque plus en plus riches et les collectionneurs de plus en plus en concurrence pour déterminer celui-ci, doit-ont bouteille de vin.

Certains vins impressionnante et onéreuse plus dans le monde.

1992 Screaming Eagle
autour de
80.000 dollars

Aux enchères Napa Valley 2008, un événement de charité, un lot de six magnums de Screaming Eagle ont été vendus pour 500.000 dollars. En plus du vin, du lot comprenait un dîner à la cave. L'acheteur a la chance Chase Bailey, un dirigeant de Cisco Systems.

1945 Château Mouton-Rothschild Jéroboam
114.614 $

Vendu à un acheteur anonyme lors d'une vente aux enchères Christie's en 1997, cette bouteille provient de ce qui est considéré par les amateurs de vin à l'un des meilleurs crus du 20e siècle.

"Th.J" Château Lafitte 1787
160.000 dollars

Une bouteille de 1787 Château Lafitte qui a vendu chez Christie's Londres en Décembre de 1985, ce vin a été signalé à partir de la cave de Thomas Jefferson, l'ex-président américain, et cette bouteille de vin la plus chère avait les initiales gravées dans Th.J la bouteille en verre. Il fait son chemin dans les mains de l'Amérique du magnat de Bill Koch, qui a éveillé les soupçons de l'origine des quatre bouteilles qu'il avait achetées. Finalement, il est l'instigateur de l'enquête qui a démystifié l'origine supposée de ce qui était, au moment de l'achat, le vin le plus cher du monde.

Naufragés 1907 Heidsieck
$ 275,000

Ces bouteilles centenaires de champagne de la vigne en Champagne Heidsieck a pris quatre-vingts ans pour atteindre leur destination. Livré à la famille impériale russe en 1916, un naufrage au large des côtes de la Finlande a causé ce champagne d'être perdus en mer jusqu'à ce que les plongeurs ont découvert plus de 200 bouteilles en 1997. Maintenant, ils sont finalement vendus à de riches clients à l'hôtel Ritz-Carlton hôtel à Moscou, au moins. Bien sûr, l'histoire extraordinaire du vin et de l'âge sont incroyables ce qui en fait le vin le plus cher du monde.

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Friday, September 25th, 2009

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Silver Springs Hotel Nairobi

Silver Springs Hotel Nairobi is a Deluxe 3 star hotel and a member of the Courtesy Group of hotels in Kenya offering exceptional hotel services and accommodation in Nairobi. It is strategically situated at the Argwings Kodhek and Valley Road roundabout in the picturesque neighborhood of Hurlingham. The opening of the luxurious brand new “Silver Nest Wing” is part of Hotel Silver Springs Nairobi effort to consolidate its position as an excellent and unique hospitality destination.

This luxurious hotel is surrounded by tranquility and serenity. The Nairobi Silver Springs Hotel ambience is marked with evergreen trees, beautiful flowers and medicinal plants. Silver Springs Hotel offers a wide variety of services including accommodation, meals and beverages, conference facilities and an ultra modern health club. Attentive and professional service is our key strength that brings our customers back time and time again. Silver Springs Hotel is a haven of orderliness, cleanliness and harmony spiced with awesome peace and serenity.

The opening of a luxurious, state-of-the-art spa is part of Silver Springs Hotel’s effort to position it self and top Nairobi Hotels. Silversprings hotel has been undertaking frequent renovations, refurbishments and staff training which have transformed it into an Icon of Hospitality and excellence. Silver Springs Hotel Nairobi is a peaceful haven away from the apparent chaos of downtown Nairobi. There are at least 3 security guards at the drive in gate, a doorman and always 3 staff at reception.

Nairobi Silver Springs Hotel Accommodation

The Hotel has 161 bedrooms all tastefully furnished with digital safes and electronic card locks. Our TV’s have various satellite channels including international news, sports, movies, entertainment and music amongst others.

161luxurious rooms, all tastefully refurbished with meticulous attention to detail and respect for beauty, comfort and safety. All suites have fridges and a balcony; while the standard rooms offer the guest a choice of either carpeted or tiled floors, with twin or one king-size bed.

Nairobi Silver Springs Hotel Restaurant

Silver Springs Hotel is more than Nairobi’s finest events and meetings venue.

Why not unwind and enjoy delicious food and drinks from our 24 hour room service menu in the comfort of your room?

BAR – Chill out at our Haven Bar with a casual set up or the exquisite Wood Pecker Bar. They are both perfect for a tête-à-tête with friends and are just the place to catch the latest news and sports while you snack and sip your favorite drink.

FLAGSHIP & POOL – Our elegant Flagship Restaurant offers international breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet. We also offer tantalizing A la carte dishes ranging from

Enjoy a wide choice of beverages including Herbal Teas and freshly brewed coffee. Wine and dine as beautifully colored birds hover around you.

With 6 conference rooms, Silver Springs Hotel has retained the leading market share in this business. The conference rooms are equipped with state of the art audio visual equipment and wireless internet access.

Nairobi Silver Springs Hotel Conference – With 6 conference rooms, Silver Springs Hotel has retained the leading market share in this business. The conference rooms can accommodate between 5 and 150 people and are ideal for seminars, workshops, weddings, conventions and social and cultural events. The conference rooms are equipped with state of the art audio visual equipment and wireless internet access.

Nairobi Silver Springs Hotel Central Reservation Office – Contact out Central Reservations Office situated in College house: African safaris and Adventures – Silver Springs Hotel and Green Hills Hotel reservations requirements. Nairobi Hotels reservations: we are the best resource for the lowest rates in Nairobi hotel! With our guaranteed lowest prices in Nairobi Accommodation you can feel comfortable knowing you’re getting the absolute best deal, even for hard to find rooms on sold out dates. We use highly secure servers to ensure your information is safe.

Since we specialize in accommodation in Nairobi as we work locally to provide you with hotel discounts and cheap rates that can’t be beaten. Our carefully selected portfolio of Nairobi accommodation range across several categories to offer you a wide selection of hotels, from 5 star luxury Nairobi accommodation to budget backpacker hotels, apartments, motels, cheap missionary hotels, family hotels, honeymoon hotels

About the Author

Edwin is a specialist in African Safaris and a tour operator. The tour company he co-owns, African Safaris & Adventures, has presence in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Egypt, Madascar, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and Seychelles.

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Thursday, September 24th, 2009

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Which Type of Coffee Machine Will Suit Your Business?

a) Traditional Espresso Machines

These machines incorporate the art and theatricality of coffee making, and therefore good barista training is essential to ensure a detailed knowledge of great coffee production. A barista is an expert at making espresso and a master of a variety of espresso based beverages. Once these skills have been mastered, a good barista can produce hundreds of drinks per day.

Prices can vary from around £800 to £6000, but remember, you get what you pay for, so make sure that the machine you choose is new and fully warranted, including full barista training and a good support service. The great thing about traditional machines is that there are no major moving parts so less to go wrong.

b) Bean to Cup Machines

A bean to cup machine does exactly what it says! The fresh coffee beans are placed inside the machine and on the press of a button the machine automatically grinds the beans and pours both coffee and milk into your cup. The machine automatically heats and froths the milk to produce the perfect latte/cappuccino etc. The milk is usually kept in a fridge or milk chiller next to the machine; a pipe from the machine connects into the fridge and when the drink selection button is pressed the machine draws the milk from the fridge and sucks it into the machine steams, heats it and drops it into the cup.

These various coffee machines are designed to produce anything from 50 cups per day to over 500 per day. The cost of these can vary from under £1000 to well over £10000, so it is important you make the correct choice.

c) Pod System

Similar to traditional, but you would usually only have 1 or 2 group versions and you wouldn’t need a grinder because you would use what are called pods. The advantages are that they are easy to use, producing good quality drink and nice aromas. The time taken to make the coffee is approximately the same as a traditional machine. The disadvantages are that they are more expensive per cup due to packaging cost. Typically a good quality pod will cost 20p per cup to produce. These machines will suit any small site and tend to be cheaper than the other machines, costing around £395 upwards.

d) Filter System and Bulk Brew System

These systems are for simply using filter coffee. A 2 jug filter makes great coffee for about 5 to 7 minutes, however if it’s left to stew for a while, as filter coffee usually is, the quality quickly deteriorates due to constant warming. Typically there can be waste, and so while the cup price is around 10p per cup, with waste, this could work out to be nearer 20p per cup. It can be used if there is a high demand for coffee over a short space of time such as serving 120 wedding guests after the dinner. A filter machine is always a back up to a traditional or bean to cup machine for use at very busy times or in case of a machine breakdown.

Bulk brew systems are large scale filter systems used in locations such as banqueting facilities, hotels and sporting events. There are hundreds of different coffee machine systems available depending on how many litres of coffee need to be served and in what time scale.

About the Author

Jo Baum, commercial coffee machines consultant at Caffe Society. For up-to-date range of coffee machines, advice and barista training information, go to www.CaffeSociety.co.uk

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Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

What is a quality coffee maker that is from a reliable brand, but really inexpensive?

I broke mine and I don’t want to spend a lot of money for this muffler! …. sorry, I mean coffee maker… I don’t need a lot of bells and whistles, just the ability to make about 10-12 cups. I have a french press plunger and an old stovetop espresso for making one cup and I find they make better coffee… I always use fresh ground beans too…. but I need a cheap-o automatic drip machine that I can trust for serving 3 or 4 rabid coffeeheads at one time. Thanks for your input.

I would guess that you can get a black and decker walmart sells them and they are not that expensive

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Monday, September 21st, 2009

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How the coffee is much more?

I recently bought a bag of coffee in Colombia Caribou Coffee. On the side the bag is said to use the coffee fills the best 2 tablespoons per 8 oz So, for a pot of 10 cups is equal to 20 tablespoons soup. Is more than 1 1 / 4 cup of coffee. Now that the madness! This better be a good coffee!

I have used the same coffee. I use the 1 / 4 cup measuring cup to all my coffee. 10 cups 1 tablespoon and 1 tablespoon packed 12 cups. At work, we use 3-1 oz (cup of Medicine) shovels to 10 cup pot. Hope that helps Candy

How much ground coffee to add when making coffee in a drip brewer.

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Monday, September 21st, 2009

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Reproduce a specific type of Coffee Table?

I live in Melbourne Victoria. Recently, I lost a precious coffee table result corresponds to my home entertainment in a tradgic circumstances. I received these in the mid 90s and have them since. I do not like that everywhere (ebay, other shops etc) is probably not much value to people, its wood grain of a standard table black finish with a ripple effect on the edges. My question is, if I had to find a cabinet maker in Melbourne, would it be able to design exact replica of the table, as I still TV unit, and can it make to show the exact definition? Also, how about this I'd be looking. Price is not important, but I would like to know if I'm getting ripped off or not. A photograph of the table is here, its about 1.5 m wide by 0.5 m long and about 0.6 million volumes. http://img253.imageshack.us/my.php?image = treasuredtableip9.jpg

Easy job. I think that will cost approximately $ 700.00 to get done. This time rather than the materials and costs.

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Saturday, September 19th, 2009

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Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

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Is coffee shops of old, stale?

I found this on a website: Almost all the coffee out there is stale. Good news is that stale coffee is drinkable if you've never had really fresh coffee. The bad news, once you've tasted coffee really cool, you'll be hooked forever. It will make you giddy every time you go make a pot. right up your toes tingle. Reverberate around your head like a funky aura. This is because the drink the more complex-flavored coffee, a few days of roasting, is the nature – more than even wine – containing more than 900 flavor compounds to dance on your palate. But after a few weeks, you'd be happy to see half that number. How do you know if the coffee is too old? simple test: if it's bitter or flat, it is too late. Coffee is actually known by connoisseurs as a sweet "drinks. Site is CoffeeFool.com, yes I know it's a site that sells coffee and said even read what was posted as a selling point. But is this true? What is the best to buy then?

Once you open the package, they will not last long … If you go to buy beans, whether they are clear if they are pale, because they are old … Or buy beans in a sealed package and check the expiration date. Or simply buy unroasted beans and toast, then at home. And then grind just before brewing.

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Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

coffee gift baskets delivered
does this letter sound good?

i made a gift basket for the doctor that delivered my baby a few months ago with a bunch of coffee stuff in it because his medical assistant told me he liked coffee. i wanted to put a thank you letter in it and was wondering how the following sounds. if you have any suggestions please tell me

Sorry it took so long to get this to you but I’m sure you understand how things can get delayed with a new baby. But we wanted to thank you for your expert delivery of our wonderful, healthy little girl. We hope this comes in handy if you deliver anymore 8 1/2 lb babies at 12:20 am

First of all, congratulations on your newest family member!
It’s a really nice gesture to send a gift basket, especially one so personal.
The only suggestion I have is to not start your second sentence out with “But”. There is no need for this, it is gramatically incorrect, and it adds nothing to the meaning of your sentence. I would do something like this to simplify the sentence and bring it all together.
“I’m sorry it took so long to get this to you (I’m sure you understand how a new baby can delay EVERYTHING), but we wanted to thank you . . . ”

Once again, it’s a real special way to thank your doctor. Congratulations on your little girl!

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