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Delicately sweet Kona, rich Supreme Colombian, medium bodied Altura Coatpec and nutty Guatemala SHB; a great blend of coffees for one of Boyer’s flagship varieties….

Denver is rich — very, very rich. Everyone in the village loves him for his kindness and generosity. One day a stranger arrives, who tells the villagers it isn’t fair for Denver to have so much more than they do. When Denver hears what has happened, he divides his money equally between everyone and moves to a new village where he is better appreciated. But for the old villagers life just is not the same without him.

For most of its history, thanks to its geography, Northwest Denver has felt like a world apart from the rest of the city. West of the South Platte River, and with much of its land elevated above the rest of Denver, the northwest side attracted people who wanted to leavebehind the dirt and sins of early Denver to improve their physical and moral health. As time went on, successive waves of immigrants endowed the area with their own cultural traditions, many of which continue to thrive. Northwest Denver has also been a pleasureground, home to the Elitch Gardens, Lakeside, and Manhattan Beach amusement parks, beautiful lakes, and other amenities. Today, Northwest Denver, encompassing such varied neighborhoods as Highlands, West Highlands, Berkeley, Sunnyside, Sloan`s Lake, andJefferson Park, is experiencing renewed popularity as newcomers and longtime Denverites discover its charms.

The very first Irish in Denver came as miners, railroad workers, soldiers, and domestic servants. These workers, cogs of an expanding American industrial empire, later gave way to 20th-century politicians, priests, and business leaders who defined Irish respectability. Denver has always been a prominent stopping point for Irish patriots and cultural icons on their way to California. Former visitors include Oscar Wilde, Michael Davitt, Eamon de Valera, and Mary McAleese. Irish cultural institutions and businesses continue to flourish across Denver, which today boasts of having the second-largest St. Patrick`s Day parade in the nation.

Put your local coffee bar to the test with Coffee Basics! With thousands of coffee bars and restaurants serving an endless variety of blends, roasts, and brews, ordering a specialty coffee drink has become as daunting a task as selecting a fine wine. How can you distinguish between great coffee and great hype? Read Coffee Basics. Kevin Knox and Julie Sheldon Huffaker have filled this handy reference with hundreds of industry truths and trade secrets. You`ll learn the fundamentals of coffee buying, brewing, and tasting; and develop an aficionado`s ability to see beyond the expensive trappings of today`s coffee explosion. You`ll discover: The basic coffee facts: its origin, history, and many varieties Step-by-step methods for selecting, roasting, blending, and flavoring coffee "to taste" A coffee taster`s glossary Simple charts showing grind progression, relative grinding times, and regional characteristics The scoop on decaffeinated, organic, and espresso beans Specialty coffee recipes Lists of the best sources for beans and professional equipment Whether you make coffee at home or at a fine restaurant, Coffee Basics offers a bottomless cup of brewing knowledge and drinking pleasure.

Over 40 Denver favorites arranged for the uke, including: Annie`s Song * Autograph * Back Home Again * Calypso * Fly Away * Higher Ground * Leaving on a Jet Plane * Poems, Prayers and Promises * Rocky Mountain High * Sunshine on My Shoulders * Take Me Home, Country Roads * Thank God I`m a Country Boy * and more.

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