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What does coffee, chocolate and wine all have in common? Other than pleasurably delicious and a joy and comfort swirled in tasty notes and smells It's something called fermentation! Have you heard of it?... Fermentation is responsible for the release of flavor in food and is a magical and slightly mysterious process that has given us soy sauce to beer to kefir to sourdough bread! Reasons we love fermented foods: -improved shelf life -unique tastes, aroma and textures -allows us to consume otherwise inedible foods (e.g. table olives must be fermented to remove their bitter phenolic compounds!) -also known to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and inflammation -its production of bioactive peptides, vitamins and other compounds produced by the microorganisms involved have key roles in the body, such as blood health, nerve function and immunity We love the microbes that do the work to transform something into something totally different and delicious! Of course, even with all these benefits, everything in moderation is key! Did you know we also have our own branded chocolate? We partnered with a local bean to bar maker who sources ethical cacao from cacao producers in Ghana to make the delicious I deal-style bars! You can pick some up at any of our cafe locations! What’s your favourite fermented food? Let us know in the comments below! . . . . . #fermentedfoods #chocolatelovers #probioticsforlife #foodforthought #foodforfoodie #torontoroaster #cafequalityathome #brewbettercoffee #brewingathome #grocerygoals #coffeewisdom #notwithoutmycoffee #shopsmalltoronto #torontocommunity #halfpricedwine #onlinebottleshop #orderonlinenow #torontoonlineshop #coffeeblend #yyzfoodie #smallbusiness #torontofoodblogger #torontowine #winetogo #tastetoronto #torontocoffee #torontobars #torontocafe #specialtycoffeeshop #coffeeathome

Happy weekend! We have some exciting news to share!!! We’ve partnered with @bagoftoronto to bring you some of our products this holiday season! Purchase one of their bags to get a collection of items from us and our neighbour businesses. ... All your purchases go directly to the vendors, and any profits are donated back to a charity in our neighbourhood. This is a great feel-good gift to give to yourself or a loved one this holiday season! #spreadthelocallove #torontolocalbusiness . . . . . #torontoroaster #torontofoodies #toreats #lovelocal #torontocoffee #torontolove #spreadthelight #holidayjoy #holidaygiftguide #givelocal #supportsmallbusiness #ossingtonbia #meetmeonossington #coffeetoronto #coffeeTO

Our latest #singleorigin coffee! All the way from Chiapas, Mexico (that's the southern part of mexico where the cacao/chocolate trees grow and delicious coffee love the temperate forest shade!) . . Tasting notes: floral, mild acidity and caramel notes! .... A delicious pairing with any baked good (especially by @bbirdco !) . Come grab a pound or two while supplies last! See more

The season of lattes, crunchy carpets of leaves, long coats, chilly noses and catching the last light. Love seeing how the sunlight catches on our humble corner of Ossington and Argyle (one of our lovely cafe locations) and peeks through the tinted wine bottles in a muted light. The sounds and smells of autumn are truly lovely and we have some pretty wonderful smells and sounds coming from our open cafe door...coffee, weekend fresh baked goods by @bbirdco , chit-chat with cus...tomers, the sound of our hydraulic espresso machine pulling a perfect shot, the sound of half priced wine bottles filling a tote bag and laughter behind masks. The sounds and smells of human connection. Not even masks can take that away. Enjoy #toronto! Send us your lovely autumn coffee photos by tagging us @idealcoffee or #idealcoffee ! We would love to see them! . . . . . #coffeebean #halfpricedwine #antioxidants #morningcup #healthyyou #coffeetasters #torontocoffeecommunity #torontoroaster #cafequalityathome #brewbettercoffee #coffeewisdom #notwithoutmycoffee #orderonlinenow #coffeeblend #yyzfoodie #smallbusiness #torontofoodblogger #torontowine #winetogo #contactlesspickup #tofinest #tofoodfeed #tastetoronto #torontocoffee #coffeeroastery #instantcoffee #tasteTO #shoplocaltoronto

Earlier this year, we were offering cocktail Thursdays where our I deal Ossington cafe turned into a wine and cocktail bar by night! For coffee lovers out there who want to make their own happy hour in their cozy warm homes, here is a fun Espresso Martini Recipe Share! Save this post for future reference!... The Espresso Martini is a vodka martini mixed with coffee, invented in 1983. A bartender at the Soho Brasserie in London named Dick Bradsell created the drink for a patron who asked for a drink to wake her up. Here’s how to make a coffee martini: Make the coffee. Make a shot of espresso using an espresso maker or in an Aeropress. Make the coffee as strong as you want it! Shake in a cocktail shaker. Place the Kahlua, vodka and still warm coffee in a cocktail shaker, add ice, and shake (Don’t have one? Use a mason jar!) Strain into a glass and garnish. Strain into a martini glass and top with coffee beans! So easy and delicious, cheers and let us know if you give this a try! If you liked this recipe share, let us know if you want us to share another cocktail recipe by letting us know your suggestions below! . . . . #cocktailhour #happyhour #cocktailbar #weekendvibes #mixologist #coffeetasters #torontocoffeecommunity #torontoroaster #cafequalityathome #brewbettercoffee #brewingathome #grocerygoals #coffeewisdom #notwithoutmycoffee #cocktailrecipes #coffeeblend #yyzfoodie #smallbusiness #torontofoodblogger #torontowine #tastycoffee #microroaster #coffeeeducation #supportsmallbusiness #coffeedelivery #kahlua #shoplocaltoronto #torontobusiness #contactlessdelivery #tofoodie