The expert: Sandra Lee, host of Semi-Homemade Cooking on the Food Network. Sandra’s series of Semi-Homemade Cookbooks, based on her 70/30 philosophy (70% ready-made and 30% fresh ingredients) have made her a New York Times best-selling author. In April, Sandra releases the newest addition to her cookbook series, Semi-Homemade Grilling 2.
The product: instant coffee
What I want: convenience—as the name says, instant coffee!
I must have: a nice full-bodied flavor, aroma (coffee really does smell as good as it tastes), versatility. And a dark brown color generally indicates a more robust product.
What I hate: Although it is a convenience product it’s no more convenient than scooping ground coffee in a coffeemaker unless, of course, you are camping or someplace where there is no coffeemaker. The flavor really isn’t as satisfying as brewed coffee.
Savvy shopper: It’s a personal preference—taste a few types and then figure out the cost per cup. A bitter taste indicates a lesser grade of coffee beans was used; denser-looking coffee indicates a higher grade.
My pick: Best overall for drinking I’d say is Kava with a smooth pleasant taste, 90% reduced acidity. A nice cup of coffee (12 cents per cup). Best overall for cooking and baking would be Folgers. A stronger full taste which can lead to bitter if too much is used (9 cents per cup).
Next best thing: Nescafe Classico is very smooth, has a great aroma. Pleasant (11 cents per cup). Pricing comparisons on other popular instants: Maxwell House (6 cents), Yuban (7 cents), Tasters Choice Gourmet Roast (9 cents), Tasters Choice Original (13 cents). All available at local supermarkets everywhere.
as told to Laurie Squire
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