December 10th, 2008 
Cindy Beans
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Care Bears Bedtime Bear Bean Bag Plush 8″ Blue 2002 $17.99 |
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NEW Choir Angel Winnie the Pooh Plush Bean Bag Stuffed Animal Toy 2000 Retired $18.95 |
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Care Bears Blue Heartsong Bear 9″ Plush Bean Bag $2.50 |
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Halloween Sitting Bean Bag Trick Treat Witch Plush 6″ $5.49 |
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The Official 9″ Mr.Bean’s Teddy Bear Figure Plush $0.10 |
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PUDDLES Gund Dog Plush & Beans 12″ long #13026 $19.65 |
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10″ Boyds Bear~Jointed KITTY CAT~JB Bean Series~So Cute!! $8.99 |
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Boyd’s Bears Plush Bean Bear – BENNINGTON W. BRUIN – A Handsome Fellow! – MWT $10.99 |
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Lot 2 Boyds Bear Winnie & Moosely Crystalfrost Moose Investment Head Bean NWT 15 $13.99 |
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Boyds Happy Birthday Bear-The Head Bean Collection $3.95 |
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5″ Paddington Bear Eden Bean Plush w/ Hang Tag $6.99 |
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DISNEY WINNIE THE POOH 8″ BEAN BAG SET OF THREE IN PLASTIC SHOWCASE – NEW $9.95 |
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BOYD’S COLLECTION PLUSH JOINTED BEAR BURNT ORANGE SWEATER CABIN JB BEAN 1994 $14.99 |
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NOLAN RYAN JUNE 1999 SPORTSFEST PROMO BEAN BEANIE BEANBAG BEAR- RARE!!! $3.99 |
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Teddy Ruxpin w/Tape “The Airship” 1998 and NEW TR 7″ PLUSH Bean Bag Doll! $15.00 |
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Boyds Bears ETHEL Retired J.B.Bean Bear 1985-1997 $5.99 |
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Boyds “CRANBEARY N. BEAR” JB Bean & Associates 9″ Teddy Bear MWMT $8.99 |
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Boyds “MIMI DUBEARVOIS” Head Bean Collection 7″ Teddy Bear MWMT $4.99 |
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Cherished Teddies JUNE Birthstone Bear Bean Plush Enesco NWT $15.00 |
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Boyds “BAXTER T. BIRCH” JB Bean & Associates 8″ Teddy Bear $12.99 |
The Scoop on Espresso Beans
People tend to mistakenly think that espresso refers to the bean that the coffee is brewed from. Espresso can be brewed from any coffee beans. There are roasting companies who claim that their beans are the best for espresso but it still boils down to a marketing tool. You can make espresso from any bean of any roast.
Although there isn’t any one specific bean that is necessary for making espresso, there are espresso enthusiasts who favor one roasting method over another and one that combines the two.
One school of thought concerning the bean roast for espresso prefers the darker roasts. Darker styles tend to be sweeter and tend to leave a less acidic taste in the espresso. Beans that are dark roasted have more body, chocolate, bitters and other caramel like flavors that are a result of the high temperatures. Espressos made from dark roasted beans create the flavors that most people associate with an espresso shot.
On the other side of the coin there are those professional espresso brewers who favor the lighter roasted beans. This train of thought believes that the lighter roasting process maximizes the inherent characteristics of the bean itself.
This roasting process results in espressos that have a vast array of flavor traits, such as citrus, pectin, floral and more. The lighter roasting preserves these characteristics while higher roasting temperatures that create dark roasts burn them off.
Of course, there are those who prefer to combine the two roasts to come up with what they consider to be the best of both schools.
Geographic Regions
The coffee beans used to brew espresso is dependent on the geographic region where you happen to be getting the espresso. In the States, darker or French roast beans tend to be used on the West Coast. On the East Coast you would find espresso made with lighter roasted beans.
If you were to travel to the birthplace of espresso, Italy, you would find a similar situation. The roast of the bean used would be dependent on what region you are in. Southern Italians prefer the darker roasts while traveling north brings you to areas that prefer to use a lighter roast.
Pre-Ground or Whole
Once you have decided on light or dark roast beans you have half the battle won. Next, you have to decide if you are going to use pre-ground or whole beans. And, if you use pre-ground, you also have the option of using pre-filled coffee pods.
If you choose to go with coffee beans you will have to be prepared to grind the beans. It’s a little more work, but many people think the flavor is more intense. You also have more control over the grind.
However, if you are like the majority of people you will be buying pre-ground coffee. You can buy pre-ground loose coffee and use the tamper to make your espresso or you can purchase coffee pods. Pre-packaged pods are coffee that has been finely ground and packaged in little pods for your espresso maker. If you choose to use the pods, make sure they will fit your machine.
Another option is to purchase and grind the coffee beans at your local market. This allows you to know that they were freshly ground and not months old and you can select the grind that you want.
Espresso is a term for a type of coffee drink, not a specific coffee bean. The flavor of the espresso is dependent on the coffee bean chosen and the roast that was used for the coffee bean. Experiment with different ones to see which one you prefer.
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Krups 203 Electric Coffee and Spice Grinder with Stainless-Steel Blades … |
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Victorinox 40520 Fibrox 8-Inch Chef’s Knife $24.72 Nothing is worse than going to cut with your cutlery, and having the handle slip around in your hand. To combat this potential for injury, Victorinox has created this Fibrox chef’s knife. The Fibrox® handle is textured and provides a firm grip, even when wet, and does not slip or slide around. It is comfortable and fits naturally to the shape of your hand, and provides an attractive and modern st… |
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Bodum Brazil 8 cup French Press Coffee Maker, 34 oz, Black The Brazil French Press coffee maker, designed in the early 80′s, was our first coffee maker and quickly became a symbol of what Bodum stands for. Attractive and functional design at an affordable price The Brazil has an ultra-light, heat-resistant borosilicate glass beaker and a polypropylene handle and base, which make the Brazil easy to use and easy to clean. The 3-part stainless steel plunger … |
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Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring $2.99 … |
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring [Blu-ray] $6.83 As the triumphant start of a trilogy, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring leaves you begging for more. By necessity, Peter Jackson’s ambitious epic compresses J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic The Lord of the Rings, but this robust adaptation maintains reverent allegiance to Tolkien’s creation, instantly qualifying as one of the greatest fantasy films ever made. At 178 minutes, it’s long… |
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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King $2.99 … |
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Mr Beams MB360 Wireless LED Spotlight with Motion Sensor and Photocell – Weatherproof – Battery Operated – 140 Lumens $16.99 Mr. Beams Intelligent LED Battery-Operated Lights MB360 Spotlightat a Glance: Battery-powered, wireless LED spotlight |
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Mountain House #10 Can Green Beans (20 1/2 cup servings) $23.29 Mountain House Freeze Dried Meals… fully portable, delicious and ready in minutes! Mountain House has been making freeze dried food for over 35 years. That’s a lot of cooking experience going into every delicious meal. Just add boiling water and you’ll have a hot, tasty breakfast, dinner and sides in minutes. Great for individuals or groups. A meal on a mountain top for less! Order Today! WARNIN… |
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Para-Cord Survival Bracelet Black 9 Inch $1.49 Our survival bracelets enable you to carry several feet of Para-Cord that can be used in an emergency for countless survival applications. Basically, every inch of your wrist diameter equals approximately one foot of Para-Cord. We use 5/8″ curved side release buckles for maximum comfort, convenience and strength…. |
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Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season $34.96 Game of Thrones, the first book in author George R.R. Martin’s sprawling fantasy saga A Song of Fire and Ice, serves as the basis for this brawny, lusty series about courtly intrigue and civil war in a sprawling fantasy kingdom. TV and fantasy veteran Sean Bean (The Lord of the Rings, Sharpe’s Rifles) leads the massive cast as the warrior-noble Eddard Stark, who reluctantly assumes the role as the… |
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