If you submerge them in olive oil, they will keep several weeks or more. I also freeze a good portion of the red peppers I harvest and roast in the fall. Freeze them in “snack” size Ziplocs. The texture holds up... (2 replies, last updated by C. Hamster March 6, 2007)

Thought we bought 2 lbs of roast almonds at a bulk store and they turned out to be raw. Can I roast them at home? (7 replies, last updated by mirage April 9, 2004)

The thread below, about exploding coffee beans, got me thinking about home roasting. are any of you doing this? I have read about using a hot air popper, and was hoping some of you could share your experiences. Have you used a... (4 replies, last updated by JK Grence (the Cosmic Jester) February 6, 2004)

For some reason, NYC has all of the sidewalk chestnut roasters and Philly has none, nada, zippo. So, my BF bought me chestnuts and said, here, roast em yourself! So, um....how do I do that? thanks in advance. (12 replies, last updated by Phu Bai November 3, 2005)

After reading the topic “ Best Coffee In Montreal”, with all of responses it received I thought this would be a good spot to start asking opinions about home coffee roasting. Just started reviewing the types of home... (1 reply, last updated by Luwak November 2, 2006)

I have been reading up on home coffee roasting. With the new roasting products available looks fairly uncomplicated. The question is, does it make that much difference to roast at home ? I know the sooner the beans are brewed... (14 replies, last updated by Fanciesmom November 17, 2006)

My husband has gradually become very serious about his morning coffee and would like to start roasting his own coffee beans. I have looked online a bit for home coffee roasters and was hoping I could get some advice and... (3 replies, last updated by scubadoo97 September 5, 2007)

? There are at least a couple of references for using hot-air popcorn machines – is that a serious alternative? Any comments from people with some home experience would be appreciated. I’ve read comments to the effect... (5 replies, last updated by Cynthia June 28, 2003)

an hour. Good but nothing to write home about. Anyone got suggestions about how to do this right? Also any interesing suggestions for the spice mix? (2 replies, last updated by KRS December 2, 2006)

I posted here a few weeks ago about a source for cancha, the Peruvian version of popcorn. Have now procured some. And my next question is, does anyone have tips for roasting cancha at home? It does tend to jump out of the pan,... (0 replies, last updated by deborah October 4, 2003)

Morning, I would like to roast and salt nuts at home in the oven. Can I just spray a light coating of canola oil on them instead of soaking them with oil like most recipes I have seen so far? What temperature and how long do I... (3 replies, last updated by Jeremy Newel December 10, 2004)

I’m interested in finding local outlets for green coffee. So far, the sources that I’m aware of are: 1) Mayorga factory in Rockville 2) Local Ethiopian markets (mainly in Silver Spring) 3) Sweet Maria’s (mail order... (1 reply, last updated by Lewes December 5, 2005)

I do this all the time; my daughters are too afraid of turkey and gravy, so I bring that and they have everything else. It is my practice to roast, rest, and carve the bird and bring the meat only — if you MUST bring the... (4 replies, last updated by fourunder November 25, 2009)

into it, since it made extraordinary coffee when it worked. I think the machine needs a serious cleaning, or even parts replaced b/c of gunky buildup. Does anyone have experience with the alpenrost, or use other methods to roast... (4 replies, last updated by Willy3000 November 29, 2006)

I am planning to home roast coffee (for the first time) and understand that certain models of hot air popcorn poppers (those with side vents as opposed to mesh vents) are good for beginner roasters. Sweet Maria’s coffee... (7 replies, last updated by nutrition January 12, 2007)