How to REVIVE Cooking Spices TIP

Do you have a pantry full of spices that have been in there since - well, you don't know when they were first purchased?  Perhaps you got them when you were first married as a wedding gift, but now, that was 5, 9, maybe 12 years ago or when you first moved out on your own you may have 'borrowed' some from your mother's pantry.  Now...how long ago was that again?


Spices may not necessarily be a food danger after all of those years, but they will certainly begin to lose their flavor and potency after the first year.  Yes, the FIRST year. 

As many of us are planning our Thanksgiving and holiday dinners and events, we will no doubt be reaching into the pantry for those spices, yes, especially those in the very, very back of the cupboard - those that many use only once or twice a year. 


The good news is that you can revive those spices with a very simple trick.  Lightly toast your spice right before you use it in your cooking.  The toasting or pan roasting on the cook top will help to reactivate the oils in the spices and will add the flavor that was intended to make your dishes incredible!


Spices can be expensive, especially when recipes call for so many unique and varied ones.  You may not need to toss out your favorites or specialties, just give them a pick-me-up to bring out their aromatic oils and flavor.  Now, if they've been in your cupboard for 10 years...well...I'll leave that to you...


Happy Thanksgiving!


Jamie Knoll

JAVA Pink! Campaign for the Cure

Fall has just begun and it already feels like it's over. Looking ahead to our scheduled events, markets and holidays - 2010 will be here before I can blink. 2009 has flown by (pardon me) IS flying by us.

We stop and take a few moments to remind ourselves that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Pink products are lining the shelves in the stores - all with one goal to help against the fight against breast cancer.

JAVA & Co. is also dedicated to this fight. We remind our guests that our PINK! line of specialty products is available year round. JAVA & Co. did not want to limit our guest's options and choices to one month, so we offer you the ability to actively contribute to the cause at any time during the year through purchases of our JAVA Pink! line. A portion of the gross sales from our JAVA Pink! line is donated in the support of breast cancer awareness, research and the fight for a cure of this disease.

Best wishes for a safe and joyful season,

Jamie Knoll, Owner & Founder

FREE SHIPPING OFFER!

Many of our guests have children or are themselves, college students who are going back to school. Back to school supplies, clothing and textbooks can really add up this time of year.

JAVA & Co. wants to help out your budget with a Free Shipping Offer that is good through October 31st, 2009. Let's start the school year out on a sweet note!

FREE SHIPPING!

HURRY - LIMITED TIME OFFER!

*OFFER DETAILS: Qualifying Retail orders of $75 or More shipped to one address will be shipped for FREE. Carrier chosen is at the discretion of JAVA & Co. based upon the order size to ensure safe and timely arrival. No Cash Value. Limited Time Offer. Offer Expires October 31st, 2009. Not Applicable to Wholesale Orders. May not be combined with other offers. Additional shipping options, i.e., Next Day are available - shipping and handling charges will apply.

If you have any questions, please email javaandco@live.com.

Ottawa Riverfest 2009

Join us this weekend at Riverfest 2009 in Ottawa, Illinois!

WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, August 1st and 2nd, 2009

TIME: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

WHERE: Downtown, Ottawa, Illinois

This is our first time at Riverfest 2009 and it looks like the city has put together many activities for this weekend - parade, craft and market booths, food vendors, downtown shopping and much more.

Look for us on Jackson Street within the Farmer's Market section.

Note: Brian will still be at the Bloomington Market on Saturday, the 1st. However, JAVA & Co. will be absent from the Peoria Riverfront Market on the 1st.

Here's to beautiful weather ahead. Have a wonderful weekend!

Jamie Knoll, Founder

JAVA & Co.