Jul 2008
Energy drink warning
17/07/08 21:24 Filed in: Risks
Energy drink warning
Published Wednesday, July 16, 2008
by Laura Deonaldson
Beware if you drink energy drinks like Red Bull, Monster or Rock Star; the Indiana Poison Control center says caffeine poisoning has increased 50%. Poison control doctor, James Mowry, said caffeine poisoning means you could experience nausea, vomiting, anxiety, tremors and a rapid heart rate. Seizures and a severe blood pressure drop have been reported in severe cases. Mowry said the number of drinks consumed isn’t necessarily the problem. “The amount (of caffeine) per can is not excessive,” Mowry said. “But, the fact that people are drinking several cans - that’s a problem.” Bowling Green student Eli Smith says this won’t stop him from drinking his red bull. "You're willing to take that risk, especially when like you have to pull all nighters and all these other activities and stresses that you have,” Smith said. Mowry said the Indiana Poison Control Center normally receives 60 to 70 calls a year regarding caffeine poisoning. But, since 2006, they’ve received an estimated 90 calls a year. He said most cases aren’t severe and can be treated at home by drinking water while being monitored. Mowry said your height, weight, gender, age and number of energy drinks all factor into putting you over your caffeine limit. If you have more questions, contact the Indiana Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Published Wednesday, July 16, 2008
by Laura Deonaldson
Beware if you drink energy drinks like Red Bull, Monster or Rock Star; the Indiana Poison Control center says caffeine poisoning has increased 50%. Poison control doctor, James Mowry, said caffeine poisoning means you could experience nausea, vomiting, anxiety, tremors and a rapid heart rate. Seizures and a severe blood pressure drop have been reported in severe cases. Mowry said the number of drinks consumed isn’t necessarily the problem. “The amount (of caffeine) per can is not excessive,” Mowry said. “But, the fact that people are drinking several cans - that’s a problem.” Bowling Green student Eli Smith says this won’t stop him from drinking his red bull. "You're willing to take that risk, especially when like you have to pull all nighters and all these other activities and stresses that you have,” Smith said. Mowry said the Indiana Poison Control Center normally receives 60 to 70 calls a year regarding caffeine poisoning. But, since 2006, they’ve received an estimated 90 calls a year. He said most cases aren’t severe and can be treated at home by drinking water while being monitored. Mowry said your height, weight, gender, age and number of energy drinks all factor into putting you over your caffeine limit. If you have more questions, contact the Indiana Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
6 Coffee Recipes
16/07/08 00:57 Filed in: Recipes
6
Delicious Coffee Recipes
Do you love coffee? Most of us do. In this article we will provide you with 6 recipes to enjoy your coffee a different way. We hope you enjoy it.
Irish Coffee
* 1 teapsoon of suger
* 1 jigger of Bushmills Irish Whiskey
* 2/3 cup of coffee or flavored Irish Creme coffee
* 1/4 cup of heavy cream, lightly whipped
Prehead the glass with hot water. Dump the water out and add the hot coffee with the teaspoon of suger and stir. Add the jigger of whiskey, and top with the whipping cream. Dark coffee's are best for this recipe.
Spiced Orange Coffee
* 1 teaspoon fresh, grated orange peel
* 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
* 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
* 5 whole cloves
* Regular amount of your usual coffee or try Swiss Chocolate Orange flavored coffee
Add the above ingredients together and brew as normal. Place a slice of orange at the bottom or your cup. Pour in coffee and add suger and cream to taste. Top with whipping cream and sprinkle with a dash of nutmeg and cinnamon if so desired.
Mint Cocoa Coffee
* 1 ounce of chocolate mint liquear
* Dash of shaved chocolate
* Whipping cream (optional)
* Regular coffee or try Dutch Chocolate Decaf flavored coffee
Brew your regular coffee, add the 1 ounce of liquear into your cup. Add some whipping cream if desired and sprinkle with shaved chocolate.
Coffee Milkshakes
* 1 pint of coffee ice cream
* 2 teaspoons finely ground coffee
* 1/2 cup light rum (optional)
* 4 to 6 scoops vanilla ice cream
* Instant coffee powder
Spoon coffee ice cream into blender. Add rum and finely ground coffee. Blend on high until creamy smooth. Pour into tall glasses, adding a scoop of the vanilla ice cream to each glass. Sprinkle lightly with instant coffee powder.
Frosty Mochas
* 1 cup of freshly brewed coffee
* 1 pint of vanilla ice cream, softenend
* 6 tablespoons of chocolate syrup
* 1 cup prepared cold coffee
Blend hot coffee and chocolate syrup in blender. Blend until smooth. Cool the mixture to room temperature. Pour the mixture into a medium bowl. Add the softened ice cream and cold coffee. With a rotary beater, beat until smooth. Spoon into tall glasses and serve immediately.
Nogged Coffee
* 1 cup of coffee or try Pumpkin Spice flavored coffee
* 1 egg yoke
* 1/2 cup of cream
* Dash of nutmeg
Beat the suger and egg yoke together. Place cream in a saucepan and heat over low setting, do not burn. Wisk the egg mixture into the warmed cream, heat until hot. Add coffee to mugs and top with the cream mixture. Garnish the coffee with nutmeg.
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This article was created for Beans and Bears offering some of the finest coffee available.
Visit the website today at http://www.beansandbears.com
Writer: Merrie Schonbach http://www.merriesintent.com 7/03
merries@comcast.net
Merrie Schonbach
Do you love coffee? Most of us do. In this article we will provide you with 6 recipes to enjoy your coffee a different way. We hope you enjoy it.
Irish Coffee
* 1 teapsoon of suger
* 1 jigger of Bushmills Irish Whiskey
* 2/3 cup of coffee or flavored Irish Creme coffee
* 1/4 cup of heavy cream, lightly whipped
Prehead the glass with hot water. Dump the water out and add the hot coffee with the teaspoon of suger and stir. Add the jigger of whiskey, and top with the whipping cream. Dark coffee's are best for this recipe.
Spiced Orange Coffee
* 1 teaspoon fresh, grated orange peel
* 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
* 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
* 5 whole cloves
* Regular amount of your usual coffee or try Swiss Chocolate Orange flavored coffee
Add the above ingredients together and brew as normal. Place a slice of orange at the bottom or your cup. Pour in coffee and add suger and cream to taste. Top with whipping cream and sprinkle with a dash of nutmeg and cinnamon if so desired.
Mint Cocoa Coffee
* 1 ounce of chocolate mint liquear
* Dash of shaved chocolate
* Whipping cream (optional)
* Regular coffee or try Dutch Chocolate Decaf flavored coffee
Brew your regular coffee, add the 1 ounce of liquear into your cup. Add some whipping cream if desired and sprinkle with shaved chocolate.
Coffee Milkshakes
* 1 pint of coffee ice cream
* 2 teaspoons finely ground coffee
* 1/2 cup light rum (optional)
* 4 to 6 scoops vanilla ice cream
* Instant coffee powder
Spoon coffee ice cream into blender. Add rum and finely ground coffee. Blend on high until creamy smooth. Pour into tall glasses, adding a scoop of the vanilla ice cream to each glass. Sprinkle lightly with instant coffee powder.
Frosty Mochas
* 1 cup of freshly brewed coffee
* 1 pint of vanilla ice cream, softenend
* 6 tablespoons of chocolate syrup
* 1 cup prepared cold coffee
Blend hot coffee and chocolate syrup in blender. Blend until smooth. Cool the mixture to room temperature. Pour the mixture into a medium bowl. Add the softened ice cream and cold coffee. With a rotary beater, beat until smooth. Spoon into tall glasses and serve immediately.
Nogged Coffee
* 1 cup of coffee or try Pumpkin Spice flavored coffee
* 1 egg yoke
* 1/2 cup of cream
* Dash of nutmeg
Beat the suger and egg yoke together. Place cream in a saucepan and heat over low setting, do not burn. Wisk the egg mixture into the warmed cream, heat until hot. Add coffee to mugs and top with the cream mixture. Garnish the coffee with nutmeg.
Feel free to use this article, please leave this resource box attached.
This article was created for Beans and Bears offering some of the finest coffee available.
Visit the website today at http://www.beansandbears.com
Writer: Merrie Schonbach http://www.merriesintent.com 7/03
merries@comcast.net
Merrie Schonbach
3 Simple Tips
15/07/08 23:32 Filed in: Tips
3
Simple Tips For Making Perfect Coffee
By Gary Gresham
Want to brew the perfect cup of coffee?
Here are 3 simple tips that will make a difference in every single cup you drink.
Tip #1
Clean Coffee Pot
A clean pot is essential and can make a world of difference in the taste of your coffee. Old oils from previous batches of coffee and soap residue left on the pot makes coffee taste bad.
Baking soda and water work well for cleaning coffee mugs and pots. Be sure to rinse extra good so no residue is left behind.
Tip #2
Clean Filtered Water
The water you use for your coffee will affect the taste more than anything. Coffee is 99% water so use clean filtered or bottled water free from chlorine and other minerals that will affect the taste of your coffee.
Using stainless steel or gold mesh filters instead of paper filters will also make your coffee taste better. Paper filters release dyes, chlorine and bleach that affect taste. If you insist on using paper filters buy the unbleached, brown paper filters.
Tip #3
Use Fresh Quality Coffee
Quality coffee costs more but will consistently produce better tasting coffee.
For the best results use quality, whole bean coffee and grind the coffee beans just prior to use. You might think it's an inconvenience compared to ground coffee, but once you taste the difference you'll never go back.
If you still want to use ground coffee, make sure you use a good, drip grind coffee.
Use 2 level tablespoons of coffee per 6 ounces of water. This can be adjusted for individual taste preference. Make sure to spread the grounds evenly in the coffee filter so full brewing is achieved.
Drink your fresh coffee right away for the best flavor. Coffee will break down quickly if left on a heat source. Coffee should never be reheated or microwaved.
A clean, preheated air pot or stainless steel Thermos will keep coffee hot for about an hour without hurting the flavor.
If you follow these 3 simple tips, every cup you brew will be perfect coffee.
Copyright © 2004. PerfectCoffees.Com. All rights reserved.
About The Author
Gary Gresham is the webmaster for http://www.perfectcoffees.com where you can purchase quality coffee, tea, cups & mugs, coffee gifts and delicious desserts online. He offers a free monthly coffee newsletter at http://www.perfectcoffees.com/newsletter.html.
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By Gary Gresham
Want to brew the perfect cup of coffee?
Here are 3 simple tips that will make a difference in every single cup you drink.
Tip #1
Clean Coffee Pot
A clean pot is essential and can make a world of difference in the taste of your coffee. Old oils from previous batches of coffee and soap residue left on the pot makes coffee taste bad.
Baking soda and water work well for cleaning coffee mugs and pots. Be sure to rinse extra good so no residue is left behind.
Tip #2
Clean Filtered Water
The water you use for your coffee will affect the taste more than anything. Coffee is 99% water so use clean filtered or bottled water free from chlorine and other minerals that will affect the taste of your coffee.
Using stainless steel or gold mesh filters instead of paper filters will also make your coffee taste better. Paper filters release dyes, chlorine and bleach that affect taste. If you insist on using paper filters buy the unbleached, brown paper filters.
Tip #3
Use Fresh Quality Coffee
Quality coffee costs more but will consistently produce better tasting coffee.
For the best results use quality, whole bean coffee and grind the coffee beans just prior to use. You might think it's an inconvenience compared to ground coffee, but once you taste the difference you'll never go back.
If you still want to use ground coffee, make sure you use a good, drip grind coffee.
Use 2 level tablespoons of coffee per 6 ounces of water. This can be adjusted for individual taste preference. Make sure to spread the grounds evenly in the coffee filter so full brewing is achieved.
Drink your fresh coffee right away for the best flavor. Coffee will break down quickly if left on a heat source. Coffee should never be reheated or microwaved.
A clean, preheated air pot or stainless steel Thermos will keep coffee hot for about an hour without hurting the flavor.
If you follow these 3 simple tips, every cup you brew will be perfect coffee.
Copyright © 2004. PerfectCoffees.Com. All rights reserved.
About The Author
Gary Gresham is the webmaster for http://www.perfectcoffees.com where you can purchase quality coffee, tea, cups & mugs, coffee gifts and delicious desserts online. He offers a free monthly coffee newsletter at http://www.perfectcoffees.com/newsletter.html.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Gary_Gresham
http://EzineArticles.com/?3-Simple-Tips-For-Making-Perfect-Coffee&id=18153