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Dennett‘s information did not stop at coffee methods; they also involyved the etiquette of coffee drinking. According to him, a "purist" never adds cream or tasteâ€" masking sugar to coffee. _ ALTERING TASTE "If you do that, you take away some of the flavors so you can‘t tell the difference between good quality coffee and reasonable," said Dennett. "Poor coffee is always bitâ€" (Continued from page 22) ters to remove caffeine; the natural does not.) ebruary 10 Smaller coffee shops cater to ‘takeâ€"outs « Coffee consumption is strongest in the 30 to 49 years of age catâ€" egory. . s S s _ «+ It is estimated that gourmet coffee represents approximately 10% of the Canadian retail market. +« Canada imports some 150 million pounds of coffee per year, making it the 9th largest importer of coffee. _ _ _ w * According to the 1991 statistics, 59% of Canadians drink coffee daily at an average of 2.94 cups per day. _ _ _ _ t * Total value of coffee consumed in Canada is estimated between $750 million and $1 billion annually. _ s s *« Some 66% of coffee is consumed at home, with the remainder being served at work, restaurants, school, or other foodservice enviâ€" ronments. *« Decaffeinated coffee accounts for about 10% of the retail coffee market. | _« According to Statistics Canada, in 1991 Canada imported the majority of its coffee from: Colombia, 25%; Brazil, 23%; Guatemala, 15%; Mexico, 8%; Costa Rica, 6%; and El Salvador 5%. § 3 d R \ FRIDAY & SATURDAY * FREE DESSERT WITH VALENTINE‘S SPECIAL BE A SWEETHEART | 90 Treat your Valentine to dinner at... 8$A4A9â€"1 126 827â€"4445 220 North Service Rd. W Dorval & QEW. borsal _ bronte 1 GG .2 VJ ter and harsh so people will counâ€" teract it by adding sugar." Kate Scott at P.A.M.S. in Bronte, thought you should add anything you like. She had a Winter Comfort brew containing Jamaican rum and spiced egg nog. She stocks 20 reguâ€" ‘"You can put any coffees togethâ€" er and make up your own blends," she noted. "A lot of people like to come and sample different flavors at no charge. It‘s usually the good smell of coffee that gets them first." flavors ar brands and seven decaffeinated 2441 Lakeshore Rd. W Corner of Bronte Rd. \ig (f Af When asked why even specialty coffees were served in styrofoam cups instead of neat little glasses, Scott said that smaller coffee housâ€" es have different licensing than restaurants where beverages are consumed on the premises and conâ€" tainers are washed in dishwashers. Most of her business is takeâ€"out with room for four or five sitâ€"down customers. Lakeshore Road and Reynolds, owned by Jean Ledoux of Burlington where he has a similar store. Here, customers can order espresso or regular coffee along with the popular croissants. Coffee houses, large and small, have one golden rule: Don‘t let cofâ€" fee stand around too long or it will develop a bitter taste. To avoid this, coffee is thrown out after a certain time, ranging from 15 minutes at one store to 45 minutes at another. And that goes for coffee beans, too. Goh at Grabbajabba said beans are disposed of after a week. _ _ That‘s the way it is at the sevenâ€" table Croissant Express at "American visitors especially appreciate the fresh regular and decaf here because it‘s what they get at home where Dunkin‘ Donuts has the same reputation as Tim Hortons does up here," said Sandy To guarantee the freshest coffee is brewed, quite a few places grind their coffee on the premises. ud C and get shot through the heart when ou meet up with one of downtown‘s four cupids. They will be strolling through downtown...armed with cinnamon heart sachets for you or your valentines‘s day sweetheart! iscover * owntown and O e many fine Q( ining stablishments \g( _ n n 3 x yor *"oAKY N ATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13th )r your »mantic alentine‘s winer. For an evening the two of you will always remember, celebrate Valentine‘s Day with a romantic dinner by candlelight at Jonathans of Oakville. Jonathans is open for your special Valentine on Sunday, February 14th. Special dinners are being offered at affordable prices. Toronto Star, Hamilton This Month Hamilton Spectator "One of the best restaurants in Canada" Downtown‘s cupids! Shot through the \|| GRIND OWN BEANS For Reservations Call 842'4200 120 Thomas St., Oakville Heart... By one of THE OAKVILLE BEAVER & po" While many customers take their liquid coffee away with them, they can also take out the fixings, too. Many of the coffee houses in Oakville sell coffee beans of all sorts and flavors, ground on the premises, if necessary, to be brewed at home. The three stores of Baker‘s Dozen in Oakville sell cans of reguâ€" lar coffee and so does Tim Hortons in its 660 Canadian stores, 12 in Oakville. The latter, however, will be making regular and fine grind available in the future, said Patti Jameson of Tim Hortons. The chain is also experimenting with flavored coffees, cappuccino and espresso, although none are currently availâ€" able. Tim Hortons coffee comes to each store in speciallyâ€"sealed pouches and extremely hot water drips down through the filter at the proper velocity to burst open flavor buds. Customers wanting to dupliâ€" cate the Tim Hortons taste may some day be able to purchase the proper coffee machines from the store, a sideline the chain is experiâ€" menting with, noted Jameson. Berg, who runs both nonâ€"smoking Dunkin‘ Donut stores for owners Dery! and Sharon Beckett of Oakville. In fact, the tools for coffee brewâ€" ing might become a spinâ€"off indusâ€" try for a Canadian populace that‘s getting fussier by the day about a good cup of coffee. 1Â¥ ON Free Valentine‘s Day Parking in all municipal lots and throughout downtown all evening (excluding the parking garage). Call 844â€"4520 for more information, €Tow"N Af \igg P ) N\ RN 825â€"8940 A limited amount of exhibitor space is st Oakville Lifestyle Home Show, April 16 Recreation Centre. If your business could u of interested consumers over an excitine 3 ol interested consumers over an exciting 5â€"day period, then the Oakville Lifestyle Home Show will definitely be of interest to you! To obtain a Reservation Form or for more information please contact during the hours of 9â€"5 p.m. Dave Jenkins now at 827â€"4632. Oakvile This Valentines, why not tempt your special one with a home cooked gourmet meal. Start with our fabulous fresh pasta and seductively sinful sauces and finish with a selection of Harden & Huyse chocolates (recently featured in the Globe‘s Report on Business). A romantic dinner couldn‘t be easier or more affordable, leaving you with more time and money for, ... well other things!! Valentine‘s at Fastside‘s WANTED! The Road to Your Valentine‘s Heart Begins at Pasta Cuisine! v V V y Y Y Y J i9 iJ i9 i9 P i9 i v u uy y y i i ap ap ip ap ap ap ap ap 216 Lakeshore Rd. E., Oakville 845â€"4577 Mon.â€"Wed. 10â€"7, Tues.â€"Fri. 10â€"8, Sat. 10â€"6 The Jenkins Agency also organizes Home Shows in Milton, Burlington, Mississauga, Hamilton, Brampton and St. Catharines Valentine‘s Dinner For Two Saturday Feb. 13 Surf and Turf A Littte Htaty in Svery Cite 8 oz. succulent Steak with 2 Rock Lobster Tails Served with soup or salad as a starter. . Potato and vegetable, a bottle of wine, a $350 esseort and enffee or tea_ counle Bring the whole famil]zl1 for Valentine‘s Day m and kids eat Free All Day. dessert and coffee or tea. FRESH PASTA & FINE FOOD SHOP PASTA CUISINE An American Italian Eatery exhibitor space is still available in the 4th Annual »me Show, April 16, 17, 18, at the Glen Abbey your business could use direct exposure to thousands rs over an exciting 3â€"day period, then the Oakville Enjoy 50‘s, 60‘s & 70‘s music with Shelley G and 4T Deluxe ts 2432 Lakeshore Rd. W. Bronte couple Reservations Recommended #) ) Af y Nig 23