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Saturday, August 17, 2013

Who Needs Folgers

We spent the week harvesting, drying and grinding Mesquite Beans. We now have enough coffee and tea to last another year.

 Mesquite trees are abundant in Texas and just as the Native Americans and the first settlers did, we do as well.
It does take some getting use to, but it is all natural and has no chemical additives. You can make all kinds of stuff with these. I want to try some Mesquite Muffins one day just to see how it would turn out.

 Yup, I could not find the plunger so I was using a mag light to push the beans in the grinder. Don't laugh, It worked.









There you go, the first cup of Mesquite Bean Coffee of the year.
It's even better if you add a shot of whiskey.
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27 comments:

  1. Sunnybrook FarmAugust 17, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    You might mix some roasted chicory root with it. They used that in the civil war and some companies still add it to coffee.

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    1. Modern Day RedneckAugust 17, 2013 at 9:30 AM

      Never heard of it SBF

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    2. Sunnybrook FarmAugust 17, 2013 at 4:32 PM

      It grows along every road around here but they cultivate it in places.
      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicory

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  2. kristine barrAugust 17, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    What does it taste like?

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    1. Modern Day RedneckAugust 17, 2013 at 9:32 AM

      It really depends on the tree. Some trees are bitter and some are sweet.
      I have had some compare it to a green tea like taste. It has it's own sweetener in it so it has a hint of honey.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 17, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    Isn't everything 'even better' with a shot of whiskey? : )

    ~HB

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    1. Modern Day RedneckAugust 17, 2013 at 10:41 AM

      Well HB, I guess your right. I can't think of anything that wouldn't help.

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  4. kymberAugust 17, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    MDR - i think that's really cool. does it have natural caffeine in it? is that why you drink it?

    your friend,
    kymber

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    1. Modern Day RedneckAugust 17, 2013 at 10:42 AM

      Kymber, it does. It's not as much as regular coffee but it's there.

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  5. jambaloneyAugust 17, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    nice beard!

    looks really cool, but the beans don't come in those awesome red canisters ;-)

    cheers buddy!

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    1. Modern Day RedneckAugust 17, 2013 at 10:43 AM

      Thanks for the beard compliment Jam, I'm going for that mean biker look I guess.

      I agree, those cans are very useful for everything.

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  6. lotta joyAugust 17, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    Chicory root was the drink of choice for my mom and dad, then the old A&P started selling it. I think my gag reflex would kick in if I even sipped your 'coffee' of choice. If it's different in any way, I always up-chuck.

    I keep asking Joe why he ruins perfectly good Coke with a shot of whiskey. *here comes the gag reflex*!

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    1. Modern Day RedneckAugust 17, 2013 at 10:46 AM

      The question you should be asking LJ is, "Why is he ruining the whiskey with that Coke?"

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    2. lotta joyAugust 17, 2013 at 6:21 PM

      I just read your reply to Joe and he laughed hard. I think you've got a new buddy.

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    3. Modern Day RedneckAugust 19, 2013 at 6:40 AM

      Then lets go fishing.

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  7. RobAugust 17, 2013 at 3:28 PM

    Just the whiskey skip everything else...BIG TEXAS GRIN yall.

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  8. HermitJimAugust 17, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    I've lived in Texas all my life (so far) but I never had any mesquite coffee! Guess I better try some!

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    1. Modern Day RedneckAugust 19, 2013 at 6:41 AM

      Thanks for the comment HJ, I knew you would appreciate a fine cup of Texas Coffee

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  9. Amy DingmannAugust 17, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    Never heard of Mesquite Bean Coffee, but that might be because I'm from the other end of the country (MN). I have, of course, heard of whiskey. I'd be willing to take a shot of both. ;)

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  10. Sandy LivesayAugust 17, 2013 at 11:49 PM

    MDR,

    Mesquite coffee, now that sounds good. Have you tried mesquite honey? My MIL tells me it's wonderful.

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    1. Modern Day RedneckAugust 19, 2013 at 6:44 AM

      We make Mesquite Jelly and have tried Mesquite soap but I never tried the honey. I guess I need to look that up.
      Thanks Sandy

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  11. WendyAugust 18, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    Fascinating.

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  12. KellyAugust 18, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    Very cool! Diggin' the beard too!!!!

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    1. Modern Day RedneckAugust 19, 2013 at 6:46 AM

      Thanks Kelly, I have earned each and every one of those grey hairs.

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