Comments on: Gourmet coffee on the cheap http://www.frugalvillage.com/2007/12/27/gourmet-coffee-on-the-cheap/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:22:58 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Sally http://www.frugalvillage.com/2007/12/27/gourmet-coffee-on-the-cheap/comment-page-1/#comment-26752 Sally Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:29:21 +0000 http://www.frugalvillage.com/2007/12/27/gourmet-coffee-on-the-cheap/#comment-26752 Hi Sara, I just had to write and tell you that your article about roasting your own coffee was such a great idea. My husband and I decided this year, to limit our Christmas spending on each other, to $20 and to see who can get the most creative gifts. I have had so much fun hunting for a second hand pop corn popper, and after 5 stores and no success, I called my 87 yr old Mom & Dad to tell them what I was doing, and see if they had any ideas. Lo and behold, my dear Mom looked in one of her cupboards and had a brand new never before used popcorn popper! So that cost $0!! I than had to track down green coffee beans which took a few calls. Finally talked an owner of a coffee shop into a pound of green beans, which set me back...$3.00. Next I needed to buy a coffee grinder, and decided to 'splurge' and get a new one for $10. I know I could have done better, but I still have $7 left to spend. I may actually put the $7 in an envelope and let my husband use it for music downloads. I can't wait to see what my husband will come up with for me. I have to say it has been so much fun and I have had so many people comment what a creative idea when they heard what we are doing. And it just proves... you really don't have to spend much, it really is 'the thought that counts.' Thank you Sara, for a great idea. Sally C Yakima, WA Hi Sara,
I just had to write and tell you that your article about roasting your own coffee was such a great idea. My husband and I decided this year, to limit our Christmas spending on each other, to $20 and to see who can get the most creative gifts. I have had so much fun hunting for a second hand pop corn popper, and after 5 stores and no success, I called my 87 yr old Mom & Dad to tell them what I was doing, and see if they had any ideas. Lo and behold, my dear Mom looked in one of her cupboards and had a brand new never before used popcorn popper! So that cost $0!! I than had to track down green coffee beans which took a few calls. Finally talked an owner of a coffee shop into a pound of green beans, which set me back…$3.00. Next I needed to buy a coffee grinder, and decided to ’splurge’ and get a new one for $10. I know I could have done better, but I still have $7 left to spend. I may actually put the $7 in an envelope and let my husband use it for music downloads.
I can’t wait to see what my husband will come up with for me. I have to say it has been so much fun and I have had so many people comment what a creative idea when they heard what we are doing.
And it just proves… you really don’t have to spend much, it really is ‘the thought that counts.’
Thank you Sara, for a great idea.

Sally C
Yakima, WA

]]> By: Sara Noel http://www.frugalvillage.com/2007/12/27/gourmet-coffee-on-the-cheap/comment-page-1/#comment-17493 Sara Noel Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:04:26 +0000 http://www.frugalvillage.com/2007/12/27/gourmet-coffee-on-the-cheap/#comment-17493 I add hot chocolate to my reheated leftover coffee. ;) We sometimes serve it over ice with chocolate syrup too. I add hot chocolate to my reheated leftover coffee. ;) We sometimes serve it over ice with chocolate syrup too.

]]> By: Maggi http://www.frugalvillage.com/2007/12/27/gourmet-coffee-on-the-cheap/comment-page-1/#comment-17490 Maggi Thu, 03 Jan 2008 23:45:26 +0000 http://www.frugalvillage.com/2007/12/27/gourmet-coffee-on-the-cheap/#comment-17490 I just realized you were the one I got the idea of adding cincinnamon to my coffee. That is such a taste difference, but I like it and its cheap. Once in awhile when I get the urge for a chocolate flavor I add a little hot chocolate mix. People would be surprised if they experimented with flavors. I just realized you were the one I got the idea of adding cincinnamon to my coffee. That is such a taste difference, but I like it and its cheap. Once in awhile when I get the urge for a chocolate flavor I add a little hot chocolate mix.
People would be surprised if they experimented with flavors.

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