Month: December 2005

Using the drip coffee machines

When using drip coffee machines, stick with medium to fine grinds of coffee. Be sure to only add the right temperature water to the mix. This means water temperatures that are between 195 degrees and 205 degrees to ensure the best coffee ground extraction.

And if you want to be following the most expert rules for using drip coffee machines, you should also remove the grounds from the filter before the last couple of drops of water have filtered through. This will prevent your java from being over-extracted and overly bitter. One last thing. Before you serve this delicious coffee to yourself or to a guest, stir it.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Merchandise

Dale Earnhardt Jr. went from being the fastest oil changer in his dad s North Carolina Chevrolet dealership to one of the foremost racers in Nascar racing. Now, fans can celebrate Dale Jr. s achievements with a wide variety of merchandise, from children s driving suits to collections of framed photographs. The Nascar driver began his career humbly, selling his go-kart and replacing it with a Monte Carlo racer. Dale Jr. practiced in the car before earning a green flag in the street stock competition at Concord Speedway, at the age of 17.
 
Since that win, Dale Jr. has seen more wins and, along with it, popularity. The sheer amount of Dale Jr. merchandise available is correlated to this popularity. Fans who want to look like the famous racer can find signed driver suits, hats, t-shirts, jackets and other Dale Jr. merchandise. While copying his cars could be a little more difficult, fans can find die cast replicas of Earnhardt s racing Monte Carlos.