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Spice Up Your Life!
September 2010
In This Issue
The Spice of LIfe
Chili with a Secret!
Coffee Kids
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What are you doing on Sunday, September 19th?
2nd wind
Village Roaster is a proud sponsor of the
 Second Wind Fund's
 9th Annual Walk/Run/Ride on Sept. 19th at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds.  This marquee community event will feature a 5k run, 3 mile walk, or 2 or 4 mile bike ride through the hilly Green Mountain neighborhoods bordering the fairgrounds or a 1 mile walk on the fairgrounds.  The entire family is encouraged to join us as we raise funds for teen suicide prevention and show our support for the 25% of youth who struggle with more than passing thoughts of suicide each year.  Event activities include a free BBQ lunch, massages, t-shirts, concerts, kids' activities, and a memorial dove release.  Click here for more information!
*REMINDER - every time you buy a pound of our Brazilian Coffee, we will donate to this fund!
What about Sunday, September 26th?
down syndrome

Village Roaster is a proud sponsor of the 14h Annual StepUP for Down Syndrome walk on Sept. 26th in City Park.  This walk, an event promoting acceptance of all people with Down syndrome and helps raise funds for the Mile High Down Syndrome Association, which supports people with Down syndrome, their families and caregivers. Click here for more information.
Jumpin' JAVA 
Keep the Jumpin' JAVAalive! 
As the weather warms we are pleased to be able to offer our Jumpin' JAVA alfresco. Hanging out with friends and listening to wonderful, free music... well, it just doesn't get any better than that.
For more info about Jumpin'JAVA nights at our  Lakewood City Commons location
Click here for our music schedule and directions
 
Greetings!
kathleen&jim
Spicy September is here!

Did you know that Village Roaster carries hundreds of different spices?  Are you making some of your own salsa from the summer harvest and need some new spices for your special recipe?  Read below for more info.
travel mugThis month we're introducing the new Village Roaster travel mug...every time you use it, you'll save 20 cents per cup!
Please enjoy this month's newsletter...and stay tuned for one of our fall favorites:
 we start serving our unique
Spiced Whipped Cream on October 1st!
Warm regards,

Jeff Curtis
Village Roaster
(303) 238-8718
jeff.curtis@villageroaster.com

spice The Spice of Life antique spices
Are the spices in your kitchen as old as the ones in this photo?  If so, it's time to freshen up your stock! 
There are many opinions about when it's time to replace your spices, but all the pros agree that if your spices are too old, you're just not getting the best flavors into your food.
Click here for more spice facts from the professionals.

At Village Roaster, we have a great variety of fresh spices and you can buy them in various quantities.  That way, if you only need a small amount for a recipe, you only buy what you need.  The benefits to you are fresher spices (cp. to the grocery store) and lower cost, as you're only buying what you need and there's no excessive packaging.
salsa
September is the traditional salsa-making month, so we are highlighting the spices you'll need to make your salsa memorable.  This photo is our latest batch of homemade salsa...we hope it inspires you!  These are ranked from mildest to hottest spices.

Chili powder: Ancho - mildest chile - chili powder from the fresh poblano chili, sweet and earthy similar to paprika with tobacco notes
Chili powder:  Chipotle - the smoked jalapeno that provides a medium heat
Chili powder:  Mild Blend - hotter than black pepper; can dominate the flavor of a dish.
Chili powder:  Hot Blend - just like the Chili Powder Mild Blend, but a little bit hotter
Chili powder:  New Mexico - pure New Mexico chilies ground, medium heat

THE REALLY HOT STUFF:
Jalapeno - can be used as substitute for fresh jalapeno
Cayenne: China - Scoville Heat Units (SHU) = 25, a hot taste that is a little less potent than the African Cayenne
Cayenne:  African - Scoville Heat Units (SHU) = 50, a burning hot taste stronger than common black pepper
Crushed Red Chili-  pieces of chilies and seeds

Chili with a Secret

secret
Use some of our spices to make our savory Curtis chili and have your family try to guess what the SECRET ingredient is!

2 lbs. ground beef
1 large onion chopped
16 oz. can red kidney beans
16 oz. can northern white beans
16 oz can chili beans
16 oz chopped stewed tomatoes
16 oz can sauerkraut
1 ½ Tbsp Mexican Oregano
1 ½ Tbsp. Mild or Hot Chili Powder Blend according to your taste
½ tsp. ground black pepper
Brown ground beef and onion.  Drain off excess fat.  Add all remaining ingredients and simmer 30 minutes.  Serve with grated mozzarella cheese.  Makes 8 servings.


 
Coffee Kids ~ interesting items at V.R.

coffee kids
For years Village Roaster has supported the Coffee Kids program.  It is a non-profit organization and it's mission is to improve the quality of life for children and families who live in coffee-growing communities around the world.

There's a couple of ways that you can support this charity and get something in return (in addition to the great feeling you get from donating!)

We're selling coffee plants for $5.00 each, with all proceeds benefiting this wonderful organization.  Stop in and pick up your plant - they make a great addition to your home!  And if you have children, this is a great way to teach them about how farmers grow their parents' favorite beverage!

We also have burlap coffee bags available for a donation to Coffee Kids. They are great for use in the garden, as a dog bed or door mat.  We have them from many different countries, many are very colorful. 


About Village Roaster
Our mission is to provide a high quality product for a fair and reasonable price through good customer service.  We  look forward to serving you for many years to come.
 
All the best,
 
Jeff Curtis
jeff.curtis@villageroaster.com
Village Roaster
9255 W Alameda Ave
Lakewood, Colorado 80226
(303) 238-8718
 

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