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Egg Coffee for Perfect Coffee on the Stove

03/05/202007/28/2018 by Chef Buck

Here’s a simple way to make a smooth cup of coffee on the stove top. Try this Scandinavian Egg Coffee brewing technique. All you need is coffee, an egg, and a pot of water. You can brew a great cup of coffee super quick and with no fancy coffee gadgets. I love French press and Moka pot coffee, but when I find myself without those accessories, this egg coffee is my new go-to for brewing coffee.

What You Need To Make Stove Top Egg Coffee

COFFEE …Buy whole beans and grind them at home, fresh-ground coffee makes all the difference.
1 EGG …I use a large egg
WATER …We use cold tap water, ’cause we’re savages (I mean eco-friendly / cheap)
and then just a POT to brew the water and coffee,
and if you’re making extra, a COFFEE CARAFE or THERMOS

How to Make Egg Coffee

Use your favorite coffee beans. Shop around. Experiment. When brewing coffee, the beans make all the difference. Buy whole beans and grind them fresh at home.

I’ve made Egg Coffee with a course grind and a fine grind; it works either way, but a finer grind will make stronger coffee, just as leaving the brew to go longer will make the coffee stronger.
If you don’t want to use freshly ground beans, then this scandinavian Egg Coffee technique might be the ideal brewing system. Brewing coffee with egg shell will help smooth out a rough coffee.
It’s all about acids and bases and sciencey stuff like that.

I like to use a ratio of 1 Tbsp ground coffee to 6oz of water for a light roast, or 1 Tbsp coffee to 8oz of water for a dark roast, but this is very subjective,
so experiment and adjust to taste.

In a small bowl, crack an egg…leave the entire egg, shell and all.
Add ground coffee.
Mix well. Add a Tbsp or two of water, but not too much, you want the coffee and egg to form a gooey paste, not a muddy liquid.
On the stove top, heat a pot of water to a boil.
Turn off the heat and let the water sit for one minute, this will bring the temperature down so as to not overcook the coffee.
After one minute, add the coffee paste, and let sit for about 30 seconds, then stir.
Turn the burner back on, not to boil, but just enough to keep the coffee hot as it brews.
Remove from the heat after 3-4 minutes and strain into a coffee cup or carafe. The ground coffee beans will clump with the egg and make separating the brewed coffee much easier.
Enjoy that coffee, dude.

A coffee carafe or thermos is handy whenever you brew extra coffee, even if you have an electric coffee maker; leaving coffee on a burner is a recipe for bitter, burnt coffee. It’s easy to find a carafe at the thrift store–I’ve never bought a new one!–but if you’re a buy-new kinda person, here are some current online prices at amazon for coffee carafes.

Become a Coffee Nerd

Give egg coffee a try, and let me know what you think. Ever try Cold Brew Coffee? I love cold brew on a hot day, and for more ways to make a great cup of coffee anytime, check out our Coffee Playlist for Maximum Coffee Pleasure …sorta.

Thanks for checking out this weird but wonderful Scandinavian Egg Coffee, and if you give it a try, I think you will be happy you did. Imagine how much fun it will be to make this egg coffee for your friends! Thanks for watching, and be sure to sign up for our mailing list and never miss one of our video recipes. And if you know someone who might like our stuff, then click a button or two below and share it, we sure appreciate it! Thanks!
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Pour Over Coffee is not complicated

03/05/202005/31/2017 by Chef Buck

Pour over coffee is easy; not as easy as French Press coffee, or a Mr. Coffee type coffee maker, but it requires minimal equipment to get the job done. All you need to make pour over coffee is coffee, hot water, a filter, a funnel, and a coffee carafe or thermos. You don’t need a fancy pants pour over funnel, or spout, or a lab coat and a degree from Coffee College. The key to great coffee, no matter how you make it, is freshly ground coffee beans that you love.

What You Need To Make Pour Over Coffee

COFFEE buy whole beans and grind them at home, freshly ground coffee makes all the difference.
CARAFE or THERMOS or just a CUP, if you’re only making a cup…although you’ll probably need something deeper to accommodate the funnel when you pour the water over the grounds.
FUNNEL you can buy an overpriced hipster fancy pour over coffee thingy designed specifically for coffee…or you can just buy a funnel like mine
FILTER a coffee filter, duh
WATER …DON’T pour boiling water over your ground coffee! Heat cold water to a boil, then set aside for 1 minute, then return to the burner on low heat to maintain the temperature while you
pour.

When making pour over coffee, 2 Tbsp whole coffee beans to 6oz of water is a good ratio to start with…but coffee is subjective, so experiment and adjust to taste.

How to Make Pour Over Coffee

Use your favorite coffee beans. Shop around. Experiment. The beans make all the difference.
Buy whole beans and grind them fresh at home.
Grind the beans coarsely.
Don’t over grind.
Finely ground coffee will thicken in the filter and the water will pass too slooooowly through the filter, ain’t nobody got time for that. If there a few chunks of larger bean in your grind, it’s not the end of the world…less is more…that’s coffee philosophy 101.
Place the funnel in a carafe or thermos. A carafe or thermos is handy whenever you brew extra coffee, even if you have an electric coffee maker; leaving it on a burner is a recipe for bitter, burnt coffee. It’s easy to find a carafe at the thrift store–I’ve never bought a new one!–but if you’re a buy-new kinda person, here are some current online prices at amazon for coffee carafes.
Line the funnel with a coffee filter and fill with freshly ground coffee.
Heat water to a boil, remove from burner and allow to cool 1 minute, then return to the burner and keep on low heat; this is just to maintain the heat between the pouring.
Slowly pour water over the coffee grounds. Do this in a circular motion. Cover all grounds evenly, don’t pour in a single concentrated area.
Once all the water is poured through, remove funnel and cap carafe or thermos.
That’s it, dude.

If that sounds a little too hot for your tastes, you can always try some Homemade Cold Brew Coffee.

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Cocktail Recipes for Breakfast or Anytime

06/13/201912/16/2016 by Chef Buck

Here are a few easy cocktail recipes for breakfast or anytime you feel like a nice libation. Coldbrew coffee can make a great mixer for a morning pick-me-up, but if you’re not a coffee person, then root beer will do in a pinch. Check out the video for quick and easy cocktail ideas, and look a bit farther below for tips on making coldbrew coffee at home.

Easy Cocktail Recipes

COLDBREW COFFEE COCKTAIL
6oz Coldbrew Coffee
1oz Vodka
1oz Irish Cream
…also add a splash of half ‘n half if you like

ROOTBEER FLOAT COCKTAIL
4-5oz Rootbeer
1oz Vodka
1oz Irish Cream
…also add a splash of half ‘n half if you like

MIMOSA:
equal parts chilled
Champagne and orange juice

SCREWDRIVER:
1-2oz Vodka to
5oz Orange Juice

GREYHOUND:
1-2oz Vodka to
5oz Grapefruit Juice

BLOODY MARY:
2oz Vodka
4oz Tomato Juice
Lemon Juice
…and then just a little bit of everything else in your refrigerator

SHOT OF JAMESON:
shot of Jameson

Want to Know How to Make Coldbrew Coffee?

What You Need To Make Cold Brew Coffee

COFFEE …Buy whole beans and grind them at home, fresh-ground coffee makes all the difference.
WATER …We use cold tap water, ’cause we’re savages (I mean eco-friendly / cheap)
TIME …This is the hardest part, allow at least 12-24 hours. My wife prefers 36 hours…it’s pretty subjective.

How to Make Cold Brew Coffee for the Best Iced Coffee

Use your favorite coffee beans. Shop around. Experiment. The beans make all the difference.
Buy whole beans and grind them fresh at home.
Grind the beans coarsley.
Place the ground beans in a sealable pitcher or jar and add water.
We like a ratio of 1½ cups whole beans to 4 cups water, but experiment and adjust to your taste…nothing is more subjective than a cup of coffee.
Stir.
Seal the container and place in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours (or more, if you like).
When the time is up, simply strain the mixture through a coffee filter and it’s ready to drink.
Make multiple batches of cold brew coffee at one time, then you won’t have to wait.
Make extra batches of cold brew for coffee ice cubes: just pour coffee into an ice tray and freeze it…coffee ice cubes are fantastic for iced-coffee …it’ll keep the coffee chill without diluting the flavor.

Why Cold Brew?

Cold brew coffee is super smooth, and can be less acidic than coffee brewed hot, so it might be a better choice for sensitive tummies.
Cold brew stays fresher longer than hot brewed coffee, so you can make bigger batches at a time without
the coffee growing old and stale to taste.
It’ll put pep in your step.

Give cold brew coffee a try and let me know what you think, and bon appétit!

Feel like a Redneck Martini Recipe

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Cold Brew Coffee for the Best Iced Coffee

07/09/202111/04/2016 by Chef Buck

If you want to know how to make cold brew coffee it’s easy: Coffee + Water + Time = Cold Brew
Even if you’re bad at math, you can make a smooth batch of the best iced coffee you’ll ever drink, and you won’t have to pay $4 a cup for it like you’ll spend at Starbucks.

What You Need To Make Cold Brew Coffee

COFFEE Buy whole beans and grind them at home, fresh-ground coffee makes all the difference.
WATER We use cold tap water, ’cause we’re savages …I mean eco-friendly/cheap.
TIME This is the hardest part, allow at least 12-24 hours to brew. CG prefers 36 hours, but it’s pretty subjective.
CARAFE You don’t need a fancy-pants carafe, but if you wanna go fancy-pants, you can check the current price for a Takeya Cold Brew Coffee Maker on amazon.

How to Make Cold Brew Coffee for the Best Iced Coffee

Use your favorite coffee beans. Shop around. Experiment. The beans make all the difference.
Buy whole beans and grind them fresh at home.
Grind the beans coarsely.
Place the ground beans in a sealable pitcher or jar and add water.
We like a ratio of 1½ cups whole beans to 4 cups water, but experiment and adjust to your taste…nothing is more subjective than a cup of coffee.
Stir.
Seal the container and place in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours (or more, if you like).
When the time is up, simply strain the mixture through a coffee filter and it’s ready to drink.
Make multiple batches of cold brew coffee at one time, then you won’t have to wait.
Make extra batches of coffee for ice cubes: just pour coffee into an ice tray and freeze it…coffee ice cubes are fantastic for iced-coffee …it’ll keep the coffee chill without diluting the flavor.

Why Cold Brew?

Cold brew is super smooth, and can be less acidic than coffee brewed hot, so it might be a better choice for sensitive tummies.
Cold brew stays fresher longer than hot brewed coffee, so you can make bigger batches at a time without
the coffee growing old and stale to taste.
It’ll put pep in your step.

And if iced coffee is too chilly for you, see how to make Hot Coffee with a Moka Pot.

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Scone Recipe — Pecan Maple Biscuit Treat

09/10/202304/17/2013 by Chef Buck

This is a delicious pecan maple scone recipe, but not a good idea for folks with sugar/carb addictions and questionable degrees of willpower…which is pretty much everyone.

The only reason I’m even putting this up is because The Devil assured me that if I did I would one day win an Oscar and live in a luxury beach house in Malibu (which IS going to happen ’cause I was smart enough to get the deal in writing).

Scone Recipe Ingredients

Scones:
2 cups FLOUR
1/2 cup SUGAR
1 Tbsp BAKING POWDER
1/2 tsp SALT
5 Tbsp BUTTER
1/2 cup PECANS (chopped)
1/4 cup RAISINS
1 cup SOUR CREAM
1/4 cup MAPLE SYRUP
1 tsp VANILLA

Icing for Scone Recipe

1 cup POWDERED SUGAR
splash of WATER
2 Tbsp MAPLE SYRUP

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut butter into flour mixture (freezing the butter and grating it into the mix is an easy trick to get this done). Add pecans and raisins into the mix.

In a separate bowl, combine sour cream, vanilla, and 1/4 cup maple syrup. Whisk together until smooth.
Pour the sour cream mixture into the flour mix and gently turn for a few minutes until the flour begins to form into clumps. Most of the loose flour will adhere into these clumps, but it’s okay if all of it doesn’t.

On a sheet of parchment paper or floured surface, pour the contents of the bowl. Press the clumps together into a mound–it’ll want to brake apart somewhat, but that’s okay. Flatten the mix into a circular cookie shape about 1 inch thick and cut like a pizza into 8 slices. Check here for current pricing for parchment paper on Amazon.

Arrange onto a flat baking sheet and bake in a 400 degree F oven for 20-25 minutes, until baked through and golden brown.

While scones cool, add powdered sugar into a small bowl. Add 1-2 Tbsp of warm tap water–add water slowly and whisk into a syrup; be conservative, it’s easy to add too much water. Then whisk 2 Tbsp of maple syrup into the powdered sugar syrup. Why? I don’t know, just crazy.

Drizzle the syrup glaze over the scones and allow the icing to harden (approx 10-15 min).

And there you go…a very sweet and healthy-free combo of questionable ingredients combined to put on the pounds and take potentially vibrant years off of the back-end of your life.
But this scone recipe is delicious.
Enjoy, if possible.
I usually really like the first two, and then I begin to question my motivations.

For a less decadent, less lethal treat, try this Homemade Biscotti Recipe.

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What You Need To Make Stove Top Egg Coffee

How to Make Egg Coffee

Become a Coffee Nerd

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What You Need To Make Pour Over Coffee

How to Make Pour Over Coffee

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Easy Cocktail Recipes

What You Need To Make Cold Brew Coffee

How to Make Cold Brew Coffee for the Best Iced Coffee

Why Cold Brew?

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What You Need To Make Cold Brew Coffee

How to Make Cold Brew Coffee for the Best Iced Coffee

Why Cold Brew?

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Scone Recipe Ingredients

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