Coffee – Making Sense of the Many Choices - Part 1

(Party Planning Secrets: The Ultimate Guide To A Successful Party - Chapter 31, page, 167.)

For a great pick-me-up, coffee is one of the most fundamental elements to any great party or event. And yet it is often forgotten in the planning. Hosting a party is an enormous task, with food and alcoholic beverages being the top priority in the party giver’s mind. This may be the biggest reason that coffee is overlooked. Or maybe it’s sub-conscious, stemming from the anxiety of having to make a good cup of coffee for dozens of people. Fear not — I’m here to rescue you from your coffee worries forever!

When buying loose coffee beans, crack a bean between your fingernails. If it cracks easily and you smell the vibrant aroma, it’s fresh. Old coffee is rubbery, will have a flat smell, and will sometimes
give off a rancid odor.

Purchase whole-bean coffee and grind it at the store. Do this a couple of days in advance. Great coffee will still be great a day or two after grinding.

Keep your coffee as fresh as possible by storing it in an airtight container. Bag it and squeeze out the excess air. Store the coffee in a cool, dark place.

Never freeze your opened coffee. In the freezer it is exposed to moisture, which will change the flavor.

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PartyCharlie Life Styles and Travel - Dark Cloud over Aruba

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Three reasons to stay away from Aruba
Having traveled the globe over the years and being in the hospitality business for most of my life, I know a good thing when I find it. Yes I must confess it was my first time in Aruba. An Island my sister Rose is fond of. So when I got the assignment to head out there I was like a kid in a candy store.

Let’s start with the three reasons to stay away from Aruba
Reason one. If you don’t like nice people then stay away. Reason two. If you don’t like Amazing Restaurants, homemade ice cream, enjoying a romantic candle light dinner for two on the beach, then stay away. And Reason three. If you don’t like sunny weather, blue skies, gentle breezes and turquoise water, boating, kayaking, giant water slides …then definitely stay away. This island is not for you!

Ok, so I’m being a bit sarcastic, and yes there was a dark cloud over there, one day out of nine days and that day it rained a bit…then back to paradise.
With all the hoopla about the island not being safe due to the story about that poor unfortunate gal who disappeared and assumed murdered, you would think the island is like walking around the outskirts of Washington DC. Yes the Nations capital~!
And that’s a whole other story.

But back to paradise! Ahhhh!!! Aruba!
My Travel Partner actress Tasha Tacosa boost that she has never felt so safe on a vacation, and yes this island is perfect for newlyweds, couples, friends looking to get away, family’s with small children or the corporation looking to host a cooperate event, seminar or conference.

Tasha and I met up with the general manager of the Radisson hotel Rob Smith who has been on the Island for 14 years he tells us that the Radisson is currently pumping 27 million into the hotel and property. We personally loved the hotel and the four diamond Sunset Grille restaurant. The Amazing stretch of beach, the talking parrots and all the amentias hotel had to offer. We chatted about the islands Desalination Plant being the seconds largest in the world and among the world’s cleanest water. Rob Smith says there is a high level of education with children having to speak three languages before they can graduate. The official and most widely spoken language is Papiamento (or Papiamentu). Papiamentu is a mixture of Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, English, French, and it also has some Arawak Indian and African influences. A few more facts, 82 % of the people on the island own their own home. The island is 19.6 miles long and about 6 mile across and is under Dutch Law, outside the hurricane belt make a perfect travel destination. So next vacation… make it Aruba!

For the ultimate in Party Tips, read my book; “Party Planning Secrets: The Ultimate Guide To A Successful Party.” Go to: http://www.atlasbooks.com/marktplc/02172.htm to purchase!

My “Five Steps for Creating the Energy for an Outrageously Successful Party,” will provide you with all the necessary ingredients to plan and host memorable events that you and your guests will rave about. Whether you’re planning a fundraiser, grand opening, holiday party or family celebration, let my 30+ years in the party planning and catering business be your guide to hosting an outrageously successful and stress-free event. Order your book today!

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