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The De’Longhi Coffee, Espresso and Cappuccino Combination Machine is One Machine that Does it All-Giveaway

December 17, 2016 by Kathryn 179 Comments

One of the very few downsides of loving coffee as much as I do is that I tend to have way too many different devices for brewing that perfect cup. From single-serve machines to drip brewers and everything in between, my love of fancy coffee drinks means I’m either constantly moving different brewers in and out of my cupboard or I’m losing all my counter space to multiple appliances.

But just in time for holiday entertaining, De’Longhi has come to my rescue with a brand-new solution that lets me brew all my favourite drinks with one space-saving device! The De’Longhi BCO330T Combination Machine is a combination drip brewer and espresso/cappuccino machine that lets me choose between brewing a pot of coffee, whipping up a restaurant-worthy gourmet beverage or both, any time I like! [Read more…]

Make Perfect Coffee Every Time with the Breville the Grind Control Coffee Machine-Giveaway

July 15, 2015 by Kathryn 200 Comments

It’s no secret that I absolutely love coffee. In fact, I went from very much disliking the smell and taste of the popular beverage as a child to being an adult coffee connoisseur with a love of freshly ground, perfectly roasted beans brewed to perfection. And while I can get the results I crave at home, the process is time consuming and can sometimes make a mess.

That’s where the new Breville the Grind Control Coffee Machine comes in, and it is any true coffee lover’s dream come true! With a built-in grinder and a plethora of customizable settings, making the perfect cup of coffee has never been so easy! I recently received the machine to review and I had it out of the box and on the counter within minutes.

I fully believe that better beans make better coffee, so I chose a fair trade, organic Kicking Horse blend for the machine. The grinder compartment on top of the machine holds a full pound of coffee beans without compressing the beans too much and I loved the convenience of not having to load a grinder every time I wanted to make coffee. The grinder let me choose how finely the coffee was ground as well, so I could get a smooth, dark espresso brew with no trouble at all. [Read more…]

Making Perfect Coffee is Simple with the iCoffee Steam Brewer by Remington-Giveaway

January 10, 2014 by Kathryn 272 Comments

It’s no secret that I absolutely love coffee. I have no less than six different types of coffee machines in my household and I use all of them regularly. But even so, I am always on the lookout for the next innovation that will help me brew a perfect cup in the morning, and so I was very excited when I heard about the brand new iCoffee Steam Brewer coffee machine by Remington.

This machine uses exclusive steam brew technology for coffee that is richer, smoother and more flavourful than traditional drip brewer and single-serve brewer methods. Essentially, it uses a similar method of brewing as a French Press, one of my favourite brewing techniques, but makes the process convenient and automated. As a French Press is one of the coffee makers I have in my home, I’ve tasted the difference the brewing technique makes. But it is time consuming, finicky to use, hard to clean and makes only a few cups of coffee so I usually save it only for special occasions.

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Holiday Gift Guide-Hamilton Beach Stay or Go Custom Pair Coffeemaker

November 22, 2011 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

Holiday Gift for Mom and Dad

There are some gifts that just keep giving, and for a busy mom, the Hamilton Beach Stay or Go Custom Pair Coffeemaker is just that type of gift. It doesn’t just provide an essential pick-me-up on a busy Monday morning or an energizing boost on a lazy afternoon. It provides a degree of convenience and customizability that is sure to delight any coffee lover the whole year round!

The Hamilton Beach Stay or Go Custom Pair Coffeemaker provides the ultimate coffee-making experience whether you’re sitting down for a little relaxation at the kitchen table or rushing out the door to run errands. The convenience starts with a choice between a traditional stainless steel ten-cup thermal carafe or either one or two included stainless steel travel mugs. The coffee machine actually brews the coffee right into the mugs for the freshest and most delicious on-the-go coffee imaginable. But the fun doesn’t stop there!

As if brewing fresh coffee right into a travel mug wasn’t great enough, the included reusable split filter lets you further customize your coffee experience by allowing you to brew two different types of coffee at the same time so that Mom and Dad can both have their favourite blend first thing in the morning. And the sleek, stainless steel look of the machine is simply stunning!

My personal favourite feature of the machine was the programmable timer. I don’t always remember to use it, but when I do take the time to program the machine before bed, I am always so happy to wake up to a fresh, hot cup of coffee. I also love that the machine comes with an optional water filter for great-tasting coffee even with tap water. Our small town has notoriously hard water and I will definitely be investing in this convenient extra to make sure that I can always enjoy a tasty cup of coffee!

The features are rounded out with an amazing automatic shutoff that has already made a difference in our electricity bill and a clever Easy-Pour feature on the thermal carafe that keeps our coffee hot and fresh while still dispensing it at the push of a button. And when summer rolls around, the machine even brews iced coffee!

Any busy, coffee-loving parents would be thrilled to receive this amazing coffee machine for Christmas. The Hamilton Beach Stay or Go Custom Pair Coffeemaker is available at Canadian Tire, Loblaw and Walmart, and can also be purchased on the Hamilton Beach Canada website, so pick one up today and give the gift of great coffee for the whole year!

ARV: $89.99

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