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It is one indulgence that 1 retuse to give up. There are so many differâ€" ent kinds of coffee out there, it boggles the mind. How do you know a good quality coffee from coffee that misses the mark? 1 went to the only coffee expert 1 know, Lori Dyson, owner of Bean Coffee at the St. Jacobs Market. Coffee is an everyday indulgence UONn Robusta is the coffee we generally see on the shelves in the grocery store. Most of this comes from Brazil and Vietnam, which have the highest yields of coffees in the world. This coffee grows lower in the mountains and is high in caffeine. Arabica coffee grows high in the mountains and it has a more delicate flavourful taste, and is lower in caffeine. She was kind enough to take some time out of her busy schedule to talk coffee with me. Jamaica â€" grows â€" Blue Mountain coffee and it is one of the most soughtâ€"after coffees in the world. It only grows in four regions in Jlamaica and it grows on trees that are so high that the workers have to be strapped onto the trees in order to pick the beans. Mexico grows the most organic caffee in the world This means the jungles and mountains have not heen Continued from page 10 team â€" they‘re already halfway there and they only started fundraising a month or so ago. They‘ve gone doorâ€"toâ€"door and asked their friends and family for donations. And this Friday they‘re holding a big event, Cocktails for the Cause, at Fubar, located at 140 University Ave. W., with doors opening at 9 p.m Those who wear pink will be eligible for a door prize. There also will be a raffle with a host of items, from an iPod to a bar fridge, donated by local companies and resiâ€" dents Ladies hosting cocktail party Tickets for ghe night. which cost $10, can be bought at the door, or in advance from the ladies, Ticketmaster or Mel‘s Diner. Donations can be made at www.endcancer.ca. None of the Laurelwood Ladies has ever gone in a 60 kilometre walk before, so they‘ve started a "hardcore" train ing routine Moore, who used to be a fitness instructor, leads the group in an exercise routine in her living room at least three times a week "We have our exercise balls and we and the kids pound on top of us when they want something, but we get it done," she said. Some of them also workout on their own, and they all take part in neigh bourhood walks. The ladies â€" who will don their sigâ€" nature pink shirts and carry a banner â€" predict the September weekend walk will be highly emotional Beaupre recently spoke with a neighbour who has taken part in the event in the past "She said, ‘You‘re so inspired by everybody. there‘s so many stories around you, there‘s people carrying banners with people‘s pictures and names of loved ones who have passed away, ~ said Beaupre, " ‘It‘s just an experience like none other," she said, so it‘s very exciting." anadians are known to love their coffee. 1 am definitely no excepâ€" clear cut and the farmers rely on nature to mature their beans and keep the trees healthy. Lori suggests buying the whole beans, only grinding them as you need them. Keep the beans in the same sealed container or bag they came in. Keep in a cool dark place but not the freezer. The cold temperatures of the freezer will destroy the natural oils and cause the coffee to lose some of its flavour. Buy only what you will drink in two or three weeks. Coffee and chocolate are natural friends. Spices like, nutmeg. cardamom, cinnaâ€" mon and cloves also go very well with coffee. The toasty flavour of nuts also compliâ€" Coffee is also a great ingredient in many recipes. It is used in many different recipes from brownies to sauces for beef. roll into each other ments the flavour of coffee. If you are using it in a sauce, grind your coffee fresh. mix one or two teaâ€" spoons at the most with a little bit of water to make a paste and add it as an ingreâ€" dient in your sauce. When using coffee in a recipe, it should be twice as strong as you would drink. If you know you will need coffee for an upcoming recipe, you can brew it ahead of time and place the cooled coffee in ice cube trays and freeze it. Whether you decide to drink it or cook with it, I think coffee is one of those luxuries it would be difficult to live without. In a blender, combine the crushed ice, coffee, half and half, vanilla and sugar. Mix for about 1 minute or until everything is thoroughâ€" ly combined. Pour into cups and enjoy as is or add a dolâ€" lop of whipped cream and shaved chocolate for an added luxury. 1 cup strong black caffee, cold 2 cups crushed ice t cup half and half cream 1 tsp. vanilla 3 ths. sugar whipped cream (optional) shaved chocolate (optional} SHOES * SANDALS *« HANDBAGS THE ANNUAL WOMEN‘S SUMMER SALE Iced Vanilla Coffee {makes 3 cups} THE SALE EVERYONE WAITS FOR * BOTH LOCATIONS * ADVERTISERS appreciate it when you tell them ... I saw your ad in the Chronicle. ut â€" (5[9)%1%60 ext. 241 use McFachaic russell.mceachnie@investorsgroup.com & s + o. . mstn’s Retirement & Tax Lroup Specialist 159 Erb St: W. 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