Coffee Design: Soul Chai In Portland, Oregon
Over the years we’ve featured dozens of coffee companies and their beautifully designed packaging and felt like it was time to shake things up and give chai some shine. Lucky for us, Portland has a number of incredible chai makers—Tanglewood Beverage Company, Pip’s Original Doughnuts & Chai, and Smith Teamaker are all a stone’s throw away from the Sprudge...
How To Brew With A Siphon Coffee Maker
The coffee siphon (or vac-pot) experienced a renaissance among coffee professionals around 2007. In its heyday, baristas wielded siphons as they wielded portafilters: updosed, interpretively underextracted, and shrouded in a wizard’s cloak of theater and pocket science. While some cafes still offer siphons, it’s nowhere near as popular as it once was—but that doesn’t mean it’s not delightful and...
Are Large Format Lattes The Next Big Trend In Coffee?
Coffee’s many wondrous combinations have long reflected the world around it. Take the Americano, for example: popular legend holds it was created by American G.I.’s serving in Italy during World War Two, who sought the mellow drip flavors of home by combining water to Italian espresso. We’re in a new world war of sorts right now, and the ever-adaptable...
Froot Loop Treats & Lemonade | Nightbooks
Nightbooks by A. J. White (author of the Thickety series) is a wonderfully creepy modern folktale filled with mystery, magic, storytelling, and lots of food. Froot Loops play a part throughout the book once they are discovered, and homemade lemonade is also important in the story. I love Rice Krispy treats, so I thought trying Froot Loops treats would...
Mushroom Fajita Burritos | Voltron: Legendary Defender
Ack! The 8th and final season of Voltron: Legendary Defender premiers tomorrow on Netflix! It has been such a wild and fun ride and I'm sad to see it draw to a close, but am looking forward to how things culminate and conclude. Those boys need some rest!
Last season (season 7, episode 5) Hunk was his resourceful gourmet self...
Strawberry Shortcakes | The Dragon Prince
"Earnest, loyal, and trusting almost to a fault, Commander Gren serves as General Amaya’s lieutenant and Sign Language interpreter. Despite his status as a member of the Katolis army, Gren does not wield a weapon: he considers himself more of a diplomat than a fighter. Peaceful and soft-hearted, Gren is happiest at General Amaya’s side, both her voice and...
Carrot Stew | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
"This simple stew sat simmering for a long time
to bring out the sweetness of the carrots."
—In-game description, Breath of the Wild
Carrot Stew
Ingredients:
1 lrg. Onion, chopped
3 Tbsp. Butter, Olive Oil, or Coconut Oil
1/2 tsp. Fine Sea Salt (or table salt)
1 Tbsp. Fresh Ginger, peeled & chopped
1 tsp. Garam Masala or 1/2–1 tsp. Curry Powder (depending on your taste)
1 1/2 lbs....
Nut Cake | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
“Forest nuts give this cake a pleasant texture and a simple, understated sweetness.”
– Nut Cake, in-game description, Breath of the Wild
I wanted to really match what the cake looked like in-game, plus bring in a lot of yummy nuts that I love like walnuts, pecans, pistachios, and almonds! I made this a couple of years ago to include in...
