How-To: Cold Brew

How-To: Cold Brew

The process of making cold brew coffee yields a less acidic and seemingly sweeter cup of Joe that is more time consuming than brewing coffee with hot water. Using a cold brew method, meaning the beans are not exposed to high heat, leaves behind the bitter oils and fatty acids that are only extracted from hot water and can be tough on the palate and the belly. Another plus for cold brew? It stays fresh for about a week in your refrigerator.

APPY HOUR: Vegan Sweet Potato Tostadas + A New Local Cookbook

APPY HOUR: Vegan Sweet Potato Tostadas + A New Local Cookbook

We love when local folks are as dedicated to food as we are! And it's even better when they channel that love into something we can all enjoy. Enter: The Balancing Point Cookbook, Volume 1, written by Cheryl Gomez. All the recipes are gluten-free and they range from vegetarian to vegan to Paleo. Cheryl suggests one really simple tenet that we wholeheartedly believe in: Eat real food!