Welcome To The Shakin 'N Bakin Blog!

Welcome to my blog! I love to cook and bake for my family. I hope you enjoy the recipes, foodie reviews, foodie giveaways and cooking tips posted on my blog.

How to Print Recipes: You can print out each individual recipe featured on this blog by clicking the "share" button at the bottom of each post. It will open up to show you options, click on print and another window will open up with the recipe inside it for printing. You can also use the SHARE button to email a copy of the recipe to yourself for printing later.

Monday, April 27, 2015

Sustainable and Delicious Colombian Coffee #MindtheBean

These days, consumers want to know the story behind their coffee. Where did the beans come from? Who grew them? How were they grown? Or you can choose beans from Café de Colombia and rest assured knowing that you will enjoy authentically-delicious coffee with every cup.

Colombian coffee grows in one of the best climates in the world, on the slopes of the Andes Mountains that cross the country from south to north. Year-round, the beans are harvested for optimal freshness by more than 500,000 proud families who live in over 50% of Colombia’s towns. We believe the more you know about the DNA of your coffee, the more you will enjoy its flavor.

Enter the Bean Bang Theory, an online destination designed to educate coffee lovers worldwide about the quality of Colombian coffee while celebrating its long history and dedication to sustainability. I spent some time on TheBeanBangTheory.com web site over the weekend and I learned quite a bit about where authentic Colombian coffee comes from, how it's harvest and how it finally ends up in my coffee cup. Very interesting and I invite you to visit their site to learn more about it.

I was sent an entire coffee making kit which included: 1 bag 100% Whole Bean Colombian Coffee, a Bodum French Press 3 Cup Coffee Maker, a Coffee Mug and Apron so that I could have a pure coffee experience compliments of TheBeanBangTheory.com.

To start things off, I opened up my bag of Cafe Colombia Narino & Cauca Whole Bean Coffee. Oh my gosh, as soon as you open that bag you smell fresh coffee beans! I love that it comes in a resealable bag too! This is a medium acidity coffee with a high body flavor.

I've never used a French Press Coffee Maker before so I did have to read the little booklet that comes in the package to learn about it. I thought it would be complicated but surprisingly, it's not! I used my coffee bean grinder and ground up my beans. You will coarse grounds when using a French Press Coffee Maker. I then measured out the amount that I needed, placed the grounds into the French Press Coffee Maker, added my hot water and waited for 3-4 minutes before I pressed out some freshly brewed coffee. I was really surprised that no grounds leaked into the coffee, so that speaks to the high quality of this Bodum French Press Coffee Maker.

After I was done brewing the 3 cups of coffee, my mother and I filled up our mugs and headed out onto the porch to enjoy our coffee outdoors. We like medium-bodied coffees and this one was delicious! You can NOT get a fresher cup of 100% authentic Colombian coffee other than this! By using the French Press Coffee Maker, you really get a nice strong cup of coffee that tastes delicious!

Giveaway: One lucky winner is going to win a bag of whole bean coffee, a Bodum French Press Coffee Maker, a branded coffee mug and a branded apron from TheBeanBangTheory.com. Retail Value of this Coffee Kit is $70.00.

Giveaway Details: This giveaway is open to residents of the USA ONLY who are age 18 and over. Please read the Terms of Service and Disclaimer Policy before entering. You must be a PUBLIC FOLLOWER of this Blog to have your entries count in my giveaways. (Follow via Google Friend Connect) All non-blog followers will have their entries disqualified after the giveaway closes. This giveaway will close on May 13th, 2015 at midnight EST time.




Disclaimer: Shelly H. has personally reviewed the product listed above. Shelly has not received any monetary compensation for her review. Shelly did receive a free product to try out so she could evaluate and use it for her review. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ. The Shakin N Bakin Blog is not responsible for delivery/shipping of giveaway items won from this blog nor are we responsible for mis-use or injury caused by items won from this Blog. Content on this blog is copyrighted, all rights reserved. We reserve the right to legally pursue anyone who violates our rights and/or steals our copyrighted material.

174 comments:

Darla said...

Oh I know Mr. Russ will enjoy this, and we love to share it with our church family on Sunday Morning coffee time. Thanks for sharing.

christopher sorel said...

Love coffee black and strong Good 100% Columbian is good stuff

amy guillaume linderman said...

i learned that More than 500.000 coffee growing families dedicate their lives to these beans.

Joanne said...

Behind every single Colombian Coffee bean, there are more than 500 thousand coffee growers represented by the Colombian Coffee Growers Federation.

Joanne said...

I entered the Colgate Enamel Health giveaway on TCC.

erika said...

What I learned was that their Colombian coffee beans are selected carefully on a daily basis.

dropastitch@yahoo.com said...

zbehind every single Colombian Coffee bean, there are more than 500 thousand coffee growers represented by the Colombian Coffee Growers Federation (FNC).

Bakersdozen said...

I learned that this company has worked with Columbian growers and their families since 1927. vidomich(at)yahoo(dot)com

Bakersdozen said...

I entered the Thermacell giveaway. vidomich(at)yahoo(dot)com

Anonymous said...

I went to the sponsor's site and I learned that getting a high quality coffee bean requires a great dedication and many millions of producers in the developing world depend on it.
heather hgtempaddy@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

I entered the clogs giveaway on tcc today.
heather hgtempaddy@hotmail.com

Cindy Merrill said...

I see they have decaf coffee available as well.

Joanne said...

I entered the Dial Kid's Products on TCC.

Mia said...

I learned that the NGO is trying to achieve a better quality of life for Columbian coffee growers.

Mia said...

I entered the backyard torch from Thermacell giveaway on TCC.

Gala said...

Every single one of coffee beans is handpicked every morning by thousands of Colombian experts.

Bakersdozen said...

I entered the lighted backyard torch giveaway. vidomich(at)yahoo(dot)com

Unknown said...

I learned that it's harvested year-round!

Unknown said...

I entered the Colgate giveaway on TCC

Joanne said...

I liked your pin Crock Pot - Delicious Baked Beans Recipe.

Gala said...

I entered the $50 e-Gift Card to Shop at Unicef Market giveaway on TCC

Anita said...

I learned that the company's coffee has been sold all over the world for almost a century.

Anita said...

I entered the Violife Sonic toothbrush.

Anonymous said...

I entered clogs giveaway on tcc
heather hgtempaddy@hotmail.com

Sandy Cain said...

I learned that over HALF A MILLION families depend on and devote themselves to prodicing this superior coffee. I think that's wonderful!

Sandy Cain said...

I entered the Superior Clogs giveaway today at TCC. And others, too, but that's a good one!

Joanne said...

I entered the Terrikelly Flip Flops giveaway on TCC.

Mia said...

I entered the Mastey hair care system giveaway on TCC.

Leela said...

Its high-grown mild arabica quality and pronounced aroma have been reaching homes from all over the world for almost a century.

Leela said...

I'm a GFC follower.

Leela said...

I entered the TCC Konfidence Swim Jacket giveaway.

Anita said...

I entered the minted $50 gift card giveaway on the TCC blog.

Anne said...

I learned that all of their coffee beans are grown in the Andes Mountains of Columbia, and that the beans are hand-picked in the morning.

Anne said...

I entered the Thermacell Backyard Torch giveaway at TCC.

Bakersdozen said...

I entered the Thermacell giveaway. vidomich(at)yahoo(dot)com

dropastitch@yahoo.com said...

Entered the Bazooka Joe giveaway at TCC

alona y said...

I learned that their coffee beans are harvested all year round.

Anonymous said...

entered clogs on tcc
heather hgtempaddy@hotmail.com

Anita said...

I entered the Minted $50 gift card giveaway on the TCC blog.

Anonymous said...

I learned that "For almost a century, Colombia has been the origin behind the finest beans in the world".

Anonymous said...

Repinned: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/52635889371920203/

Anonymous said...

Entered the Dial Kid's Products giveaway at Two Classy Chics.

Anonymous said...

Publicly following Shakin & Bakin Foodie Blog with Google Friend Connect.

Anonymous said...

Following cafedecolombia on Instagram {cherylfahling}.

Gala said...

repinned
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/61854194858952921/

Sandy Cain said...

French Press looks great! I never tried it, but I heard it makes the best coffee! (I enter at TCC - Superior Clogs). Thanks for the chance to win!

Joanne said...

I entered the Nielsen-Massey giveaway on SNB.

Mia said...

I entered the copy of beautiful secrets by Christine Lauren giveaway on TCC.

DeniseL said...

I learned that all the beans are hand harvested by families who know when to pick for optimum quality.

Kris said...

I learned that every Colombian coffee bean holds the pride of thousands of Colombian growers for a job well done. It is the product of the steep Andes Mountains volcanic soils, ideal climate, and the careful hands that pick this coffee every day.

AnnaZed said...

I like hot coffee with almond milk.

alona y said...

I entered the Sage Creek Organics giveaway.

Sandy Cain said...

I entered the INICEF MArket GC at TCC. (Love this French Press you have!!!)

Joanne said...

I entered the Superior Clogs giveaway on TCC.

DeniseL said...

I entered the Nielsen Massey giveaway on this blog.

Mia said...

I entered the onesies from Sage Creek giveaway on TCC.

Anita said...

I entered the TerriKelly flip flops giveaway on the TCC blog.

DesiredOne said...

Their company has a made a commitment to use only beans that grow from certain regions.

DesiredOne said...

I entered the Bazooka giveaway on TCC.

Anonymous said...

entered dial on tcc
heather hgtempaddy@hotmail.com

Sandy Cain said...

Thanks for the chance to win! I also entered for the UNICEF Market e-gift card at TCC>

Joanne said...

I entered the Dreft Prize Pack of Goodies giveaway at TCC.

Mia said...

I entered the Superior Clogs giveaway on TCC.

Bakersdozen said...

I entered the Juice Plus giveaway. vidomich(at)yahoo(dot)com

DeniseL said...

Entered Nielsen Massey giveaway on this blog.

Anita said...

I entered the TerriKelly flip flops giveaway on the TCC blog.

Anonymous said...

entered dial on tcc
heather hgtempaddy@hotmail.com

Lauren said...

There are more than 500,000 coffee growing families represented.

Anonymous said...

I learned that there are more than 500 thousand coffee growers represented by the Colombian Coffee Growers Federation (FNC)

Anonymous said...

I entered the Nielsen-Massey Quick and Easy Banana Muffins Recipe + Giveaway

Joanne said...

I entered the Juice Plus PrizePack giveaway on TCC.

Sandy Cain said...

I entered for the Superior Clogs at TCC. Thanks for the chance to win COFFEE!! Yum!

Mia said...

I entered the Joy of Mom book giveaway on TCC.

Sherry Compton said...

I learned how committed they are to the community and Colombian people. They have over 500,000 farmers.
savewish@yahoo.com

Anne said...

I entered the TCC giveaway for a pair of Terrikelly Flip Flops.

DeniseL said...

I entered the Nielsen Massey giveaway on this blog.

DeniseL said...

Here's my a link to the pin I re-pinned from your board - https://www.pinterest.com/pin/97460779412670572/

wigget said...

I learned The Bean Bang Theory celebrates ‪#‎EarthDay‬ every day

wigget said...

entered van's giveaway

Anita said...

I entered the Mastey hair care giveaway on the TCC blog.

Anonymous said...

entered dial on tcc today
heather hgtempaddy@hotmail.com

Joanne said...

I entered the Thermacell giveaway on TCC.

Sandy Cain said...

I entered for the e-gift carc at UNICEF Market on TCC. Thank you!

DeniseL said...

I entered the Nielsen-Massey giveaway on this blog.

Mia said...

I entered the gorgeous wall and door wreath giveaway on TCC.

Bakersdozen said...

I entered the Juice Plus giveaway. vidomich(at)yahoo(dot)com

Anita said...

I entered the TerriKelly flip flop giveaway on the TCC blog.

Anonymous said...

entered clogs on tcc
heather hgtempaddy@hotmail.com

Joanne said...

I entered the Sage Creek Organics giveaway on tcc.

DeniseL said...

I entered the Nielsen Massey giveaway on this blog.

Mia said...

I entered the Dial Kids Foaming Hand Soap giveaway on TCC.

Leela said...

I entered the TCC Superior Clogs giveaway.

Anonymous said...

I entered Vanilla Extract, Swin Vest and coffee-Charlene Underhill

Sandy Cain said...

I entered for the Superior Clogs at TCC. Oh they are so pretty!

Anonymous said...

I entered clog giveaway on tcc today
heather hgtempaddy@hotmail.com

Joanne said...

I entered the New Health Pet Treats giveaway on TCC.

DeniseL said...

I entered the Nielsen Massey giveaway on this blog.

Sandy Cain said...

Hi! I entered at TTC for Wreaths for Dooor. Hope I win! Thanks for the chance!

Anita said...

I entered the clog sandals giveaway on the TCC blog.

Anonymous said...

entered dial on tcc
heather hgtempaddy@hotmail.com

AnnaZed said...

I liked (and shared!) your “Shakin & Bakin Foodie Blog: Zone Manhattan’s Lobster Pea and Pablano Enchilada Recipe” pin

Anonymous said...

I learned that Columbian coffee bean plants grow on the slopes of the Andes Mountains that cross Colombia from north to south

Anonymous said...

I entered the Nielsen-Massey Giveaway

Joanne said...

I entered the Dreft giveaway on TCC.

Mia said...

I entered the Kids Konfidence swim vest giveaway on TCC.

Sandy Cain said...

I entered for the UNICEF Market GC at TCC. I would love to try some thick strong coffee in the French Press!

AnnaZed said...

I entered the Pet House Candle giveaway

DeniseL said...

I entered the Nielsen Massey giveaway on this blog.

Anonymous said...

entered dial on tcc
heather hgtempaddy@Hotmail.com

AnnaZed said...

I follow Café de Colombia on instagram where I am @margotcore

AnnaZed said...

I entered the Clog Sandals from Superior Clogs Giveaway
******************
{in the contest I am Margot Core on the automated entry form}

AnnaZed said...

I follow you on GFC as AnnaZed
******************
{in the contest I am Margot Core on the automated entry form}

Anita said...

I entered the clog sandals giveaway on the TCC blog.

Sandy Cain said...

I entered the $50 Flash Giveaway at TCC. Oh, I'd love to have this French Press! Thanks for the chance to win it!

Joanne said...

I entered the One Fur All Pet House Candle giveaway on TCC.

Mia said...

I entered when calls the heart season 1 DVD set on TCC.

DeniseL said...

I entered the Nielsen Massey giveaway!

Bakersdozen said...

I entered the Juice Plus giveaway. vidomich(at)yahoo(dot)com

Anne said...

I repined your Easy Summer Peach Cake pin from Growing Up Gabel. I do have a go-to peach cake that I always make, but this one might be a nice change.

Anonymous said...

entered dial on tcc
heather hgtempaddy@hotmail.com

Sherrie said...

I learned there are 500,000 coffee growing families that are represented by the FNC - Colombian Coffee Growers Federation

callawishes (at) hotmail (dot) com

Sherrie said...

Follow on GFC as Sherrie Cruson

AnnaZed said...

I entered the Flash Giveaway $50 Paypal or Amazon on TCC
*****************
{in the contest I am Margot Core on the automated entry form}

Gala said...

follow you on GFC (gala)

Mia said...

I entered the Unicef market gift card giveaway on TCC.

Joanne said...

I entered the Dial Kid's Products giveaway on tcc.

Sandy Cain said...

I like my coffee dark, robust and sweet, and I heard a French Press is really good for that. (I entered for the Superior Clogs on TCC. Thanks!

Bakersdozen said...

I entered the Juice Plus giveaway. vidomich(at)yahoo(dot)com

wigget said...

entered vanilla giveaway

Anita said...

I entered the Van's simply delicious kitchen aid event giveaway of the TCC blog.

Anonymous said...

entered clogs on tcc
heather hgtempaddy@hotmail.com

Sandy Cain said...

I entered at the great giveaway at TCC of the HomeNYard GC. And I love my coffee very sweet, dark, strong.

Joanne said...

I entered the $50 Flash Giveaway 5/8 on TCC.

dropastitch@yahoo.com said...

KIds Konfidence Swim Vest entered 5-10

polly said...

I learned they have been in business since 1927

polly said...

I entered the Superior Clog Giveaway TCC

Mia said...

I entered the core micronutrients by micronourish giveaway on TCC.

Anne said...

I entered the $50 Flash Giveaway on TCC.

Anonymous said...

entered dial on tcc
heather hgtempaddy@hotmail.com

Anita said...

I entered the Red Robin gift card giveaway on the TCC blog.

Sandy Cain said...

I entered for the beautiful Wreaths on Door over at TCC. Very pretty! And I love my coffee dark, strong, and sweet, just like I love my men!

Mia said...

I entered the Vans Kitchen Aid event giveaway on TCC.

DeniseL said...

i entered the nielsen massey giveaway too!

Bakersdozen said...

I entered the Mandarin Sage Candle giveaway. vidomich(at)yahoo(dot)com

AnnaZed said...

I entered the Set of Maria Dismondy Children's Books Giveaway
******************
{in the contest I am Margot Core on the automated entry form}

Anonymous said...

entered red robin on tcc
heather hgtempaddy@hotmail.com

AnnaZed said...

I entered the $50 e-Gift Card to Shop at Unicef Market giveaway.
******************
{in the contest I am Margot Core on the automated entry form}

laurie nykaza said...

their coffee is Colombia's most iconic product. Its high-grown mild arabica quality and pronounced aroma have been reaching homes from all over the world for almost a century.

laurie nykaza said...

entered the Nielsen-Massey Pure Vanilla Extract 5-12

Sandy Cain said...

I entered on TCC for the super duper e gift card to UNICEF market! (And I love my coffee very sweet, strong, and dark).

Joanne said...

I entered the TinySoles giveaway on TCC.

wigget said...

entered red robin giveaway

Mia said...

I entered the Juice Plus Pack Prize giveaway on TCC.

benz1171 said...

I learned that there are more than 400 coffee brand partners around the world. benz1171(at)hotmail(dot)com

benz1171 said...

I entered Assortment of Ziploc Storage Bags giveaway. benz1171(at)hotmail(dot)com

DeniseL said...

I entered the Nielsen Massey giveaway!

Bakersdozen said...

I entered the Mandarin Sage Candle giveaway. vidomich(at)yahoo(dot)com

Anne said...

I entered the Ziploc Storage Bags giveaway at TCC.

Anita said...

I entered the mandarin candle giveaway on the TCC blog.

Anonymous said...

entered red robin in tcc
heather hgtempaddy@hotmail.com

Sandy Cain said...

I entered for the ZipLoc Storage bags at TCC. And I love to drink strong, dark, sweet coffee!

Joanne said...

I entered the Renuzit Pearl Scents giveaway on TCC.

lilyk said...

I learned that the company was started in 1927.

lilyk said...

I follow Cafe de Colombia on Instagram under the username ms_lilyk.

lilyk said...

I repinned the Shakin & Bakin Foodie Blog: Cheesy Tuna and Rice Casserole Recipe pin on Pinterest at https://www.pinterest.com/pin/454793262347690766/.

Mia said...

I entered the Dreft Laundry products giveaway on TCC.

AnnaZed said...

I entered the Ziploc brand Storage Bags Giveaway
******************
{in the contest I am Margot Core on the automated entry form}

AnnaZed said...

I follow Café de Colombia on instagram where I am @margotcore.
You could follow me too:
https://instagram.com/margotcore/
******************
{in the contest I am Margot Core on the automated entry form}

Bakersdozen said...

I entered the Mandarin Sage Jar Candle giveaway. vidomich(at)yahoo(dot)com

Anne said...

I entered the TCC giveaway for Ziploc Storage Bags.

Anonymous said...

entered red robin on tcc
heather hgtempaddy@hotmail.com

Anita said...

I entered the Red Robin gift card giveaway on the TCC blog.

lilyk said...

I follow you on Google Friend Connect under the username lilyk.

lilyk said...

I entered the Konfidence giveaway.