This is my first coffee review. I don’t really plan on this being a regular thing, but I wanted to keep track of how I liked each different one of Zoka’s coffees that I try, so why not here.
This past weekend I picked up three bags.. one of which is the Ethopian Sidamo. Using my handy Aeropress (linked in the sidebar to the right on the main page) I’ve brewed up a few cups of it now.
It has a very bright flavor.. and it’s pretty nutty. It’s almost too bright for me. Very fruity almost. When i think of a cup of coffee I naturally think of the dark warm feeling a good cup gives me. It’s that dark flavor that I want. This coffee is very good, but a tad on the bright side. This would make a very good summer time coffee. Even served hot, it feels summery.
Overall, I give it a 6.5.
Here is a recipe that I picked up in cooking class.. with a few tweaks for my own healthy version.
1 butternut squash, peeled, and cubed. Or about 3-4 cups of pre-cubed raw squash. You can also use a small "pie pumpkin" for this as well. Jack-o-lantern pumpkins aren't good for eating, so avoid those.
3 Tbls olive oil
1 cup fresh pomegranite seeds.
1/2 cup blue cheese
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 Tbls sugar
dash cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste
Toss pumpkin in 2 Tbls of olive oil. then roast the squash or pumpkin at 425F for 25-35 minutes or until tender.
In a small bowl, mix remaining olive oil, lemon juice and spices together.
When squash is ready, toss spice mixture with squash in a large bowl until well coated.
Add squash to a large serving platter and top with pomegranite seeds and blue cheese. Serve warm.