Siphoned Coffee Experience at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery

April 5, 2019

Seattle's Starbucks Reserve Roastery has one of the most unique coffee tasting experiences I have ever had. Step right up to their Starbucks Experience Bar and order yourself a siphoned coffee tasting with their specialty Starbucks Reserve coffee beans - then hold on because you are in for a treat!

After thumbing through the Starbucks Experience Bar menu, we decided to try three different Starbucks Reserve coffee varieties. There were quite a few origins to choose from but we settled on Reserve beans from Kenya, Brazil, and Columbia. After placing our order, our barista started setting up the coffee siphons right in front of us at the bar! While watching our coffee brew, we felt like we were part of an Alton Brown culinary experiment and were absolutely mesmerized.

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Wood wall to the Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Tasting room

Starbucks Siphoned Coffee Experience Bar menu

Three Starbucks siphon coffee machines brewing

Starting from the lightest Kenyan brew to the boldest Colombian roast, we finished each cup of coffee before moving on to the next cup. The Kenya Barichu had a clean and light sip with citrus flavors, while the Sun-Dried Brazil Vale Verde Estate touted a deeper, sweet molasses flavor. My favorite was the final Colombia Matambo Woods coffee, which had a deep brown sugar richness.

Starting the siphoned coffee experience, we first tried each coffee black, focusing on each flavor nuance. I then added a splash of milk to the coffee (my usual coffee addition) and I felt like it helped the flavors come alive! We also appreciated having a sparkling water accompany our siphoned coffee flight because it was a great pallet cleanser between sips.

Starbucks Siphoned Coffee Experience Bar barista

Cups filled with coffee made from siphoned coffee

How a Coffee Siphon Works

Also known as a vacuum coffee maker, a coffee siphon works by heating ground coffee and water together in a chamber that gets force filtered through heat induced vapor pressure.

STEP 1: Pressure is created through a heat source causing water to slowly come to a boil. When the water begins to boil, the water is forced to travel from the lower water chamber into the top chamber where it mixes with ground coffee beans.

STEP 2: After the coffee grounds and water have boiled and steeped for about 5-8 minutes (kind of like a french press) the water in the top chamber then looses its pressure, forcing the water to come back down to the bottom chamber.

STEP 3: On its way down, the water and ground coffee beans get forced through a middle chamber filter, separating the beans from the water and creating one epic cup of coffee.

While the Starbucks Reserve Roastery is hardly a Seattle secret, their Starbucks siphon experience is one of the most unique coffee tastings I've ever had! I've tried siphoned tea before but getting to taste three different siphoned coffees in their chique copper roasting room was absolutely magical. We were lucky to be there on a Friday afternoon in February, so it was not too busy but they said this location is usually packed on the weekends and during the summer. If you are in the area, you must stop by and hopefully you will have the same Starbucks siphon experience we did!

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9 Healthy 'Everything But the Bagel' Seasoning Recipes

March 26, 2019

This recipe round up features 9 Healthy Everything but the Bagel Seasoning Recipes. These snack, brunch, and dinner recipes were all created by Registered Dietitian Nutritionists!

After sharing my Everything but the Bagel Chickpea Toppers recipe, I can't seem to get enough of this tasty seasoning! While I'm always tempted to put this seasoning on anything and everything, I thought it would be fun to do a full recipe round up, highlighting some healthy Everything but the Bagel seasoning recipes. I recently reached out to some registered dietitian friends for some recipe inspiration and they sent me some awesome Everything but the Bagel recipe creations that I can't wait to try!

DON'T HAVE THIS TASTY SEASONING IN YOUR PANTRY YET? No worries, you can order your Everything but the Bagel seasoning here through my Amazon affiliate link!

Chickpeas with everything but the bagel seasoning on top of avocado toast

EVERYTHING BUT THE BAGEL Seasoning CHICKPEA TOPPERS

Toss these Everything but the Bagel Seasoned chickpeas on avocado toast or a salad! These tasty chickpeas are like little crunchy bites that add pops of flavor and protein to any dish.

Recipe by Chef Michele Sidorenkov, RDN

Get my Everything but the Bagel Chickpea Toppers recipe here!

Everything but the bagel seasoning on top of hummus toast and poached egg

EGG & VEGGIE-TOPPED HUMMUS TOAST

This Everything but the Bagel recipe looks incredible! I can picture myself enjoying this healthy hummus toast for a weekend brunch or setting up all these components for a DIY brunch bar.

Recipe by Amy Gorin, RDN

Get Amy's Egg and Veggie-Topped Hummus Toast with Radish and Dill recipe here!

Everything but the bagel seasoning recipe on a cauliflower casserole

Everything but the Bagel Cauliflower Casserole

This healthy, veggie-centered recipe is the perfect cheesy side dish to any family meal. If parmesan isn't enough to make someone eat their vegetables, sprinkling on some Everything but the Bagel seasoning sure will!

Recipe by Maggie Farley, RDN

Get Maggie's Everything Bagel Cauliflower Casserole recipe here!

Everything but the bagel seasoning recipe with circular whole wheat crackers

Everything but the Bagel Whole Wheat Crackers

I've never made homemade crackers but this recipe makes me want to try! The Everything but the Bagel seasoning is such a flavor booster, I imagine it adds a savory flavor that is absolutely addicting!

Recipe by Cassidy Reeser, RDN

Get Cassidy's Everything Bagel Whole Wheat Crackers recipe here!

Everything but the Bagel Sheet Pan Salmon

In my house, sheet pan dinners are a weeknight staple and this healthy Everything but the Bagel recipe is right up my alley. I've seen this seasoning work wonders with chicken but I love that this recipe uses a super nutritious protein like salmon.

Recipe by Kelli Shallal, MPH, RD

Get Kelli's Sheet Pan Meal: Everything Salmon recipe here!

Everything but the Bagel White Bean Dip

Pairing perfectly with veggies, crackers, chips, and finger sandwiches, this White Bean Dip will be the star of any party platter. This recipe takes only 5-minutes to whip up and looks so creamy and dreamy!

Recipe by Jennifer Hunt, RDN

Get Jennifer's 'Everything' White Bean Dip recipe here!

Hand holding a tuna wrap to highlight an everything but the bagel seasoning recipe

Everything but the Bagel Spicy Tuna Wrap

This Spicy Tuna Wrap recipe really highlights the diversity of the Everything but the Bagel seasoning. Adding the Everything Bagel seasoning to the tuna brings an unexpected hint of flavor to a classic tuna sandwich.

Recipe by Brynn McDowell, RDN

Get Brynn's Spicy Tuna Wrap recipe here!

Veggie Crisps with Everything But the Bagel Seasoning

Don't toss those veggie peels, coat with Everything but the Bagel seasoning and bake them! Use your crispy and flavorful veggie skins in a whole new way with this snack recipe!

Recipe by Laura Yautz, RDN

Get Laura's Zero-Waste Vegetable Skin Crisps recipe here!

Perfect Avocado Toast with Everything but the Bagel Seasoning

One of my favorite ways to use the Everything but the Bagel seasoning is sprinkled over avocado toast! love how this recipe highlights using this seasoning is such a simple and easy way.

Recipe by Angelica Agami MS, RD

Get Angelica's Perfect Avocado Toast recipe here!

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Everything But the Bagel Chickpeas

March 18, 2019

Looking for more ways to use your Everything but the Bagel Seasoning? I've got a simple recipe that'll be your new favorite snacking sidekick! This recipe has three easy steps and adds extra protein and pops of flavor to any salad or avocado toast.

Over head shot of a white bowl full of garbanzo beans seasoned with Everything but the Bagel Seasoning and panko crumbs.

In case you were wondering .. what's in the Everything but the Bagel Seasoning? Getting its name from the 'everything bagel' this seasoning mix is full of toasty flavors like sesame seeds, sea salt, dried garlic, dried onion, black sesame seeds, and poppy seeds. When baked, these ingredients come to life with the most savory of smells!

Here is an Amazon affiliate link to my favorite Everything But the Bagel Seasoning brand!

DIETITIAN'S TIP: We all know we should be eating more beans because they are full of fiber and protein but the issue I run into is that .. beans can get boring! Avoid the bean burnout by adding new flavors and crunchy textures to your beans, like with this easy recipe.

⏱ Make this recipe in 3 easy steps

Overhead photo collage of the three steps needed to make this chickpea recipe including a white bowl filled with chickpeas, tossing all of the ingredients in a ziplock bag, and roasting everything in the oven.

STEP 1: Drain and rinse your canned chickpeas, then pat dry with a paper towel. In a bowl, coat the chickpeas in canola oil, then transfer chickpeas to a ziplock bag.

STEP 2: Mix chickpeas, Everything but the Bagel Seasoning, and panko crumbs in a sealed ziplock bag until well combined.

STEP 3: Spread seasoned chickpeas onto a baking sheet and bake at 350ºF for 20-25 minutes.

- Check out the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the ingredients and recipe notes -

CHEF'S TIP: Chickpeas don't have a ton of flavor, which makes them the perfect ingredient to doll up with something bold. You can easily swap the seasoning for something like Montreal Steak Seasoning or Powdered Ranch Dressing Seasoning.

🍴3 Ways to use this recipe

Collage of three ways you enjoy this recipe which includes images of chickpeas in a white bowl, tossed on top of on avocado toast, or mixed with salad greens.

These little seasoned chickpeas are like flavor bombs that add a bit of protein and fiber to any dish! My three favorite ways to enjoy this recipe are:

1) Enjoyed on their own as a snack, 2) on top of avocado toast, and 3) tossed onto a salad.

Cut avocado toast on a wood board with chickpeas tossed around with a white bowl of salad and empty glass bottle of seasoning in the background.

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DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? Rate & comment in the section below or tag me on Instagram @mymillennialkitchen. I’d love to know if you made any ingredient swaps or if you have any questions!

Everything But the Bagel Chickpeas

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★★★★★

5 from 5 reviews

These crispy, baked chickpeas make for the ultimate Everything but the Bagel recipe, giving pops of flavor to any dish. Toss these seasoned chickpeas onto a salad, avocado toast, or any snack you want to add a boost of nutrition and a flavorful crunch.

Author: Michele Sidorenkov, RDN
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 1 ⅓ cup 1x
Category: Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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1 can (15 oz) of low-sodium garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

⅛ cup canola oil

3 tablespoons Everything but the Bagel Seasoning

2 tablespoons panko crumbs

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350ºF
Using a paper towel, pat dry the rinsed chickpeas (See Note 1 & 2).
In a small bowl, coat the chickpeas in canola oil. Using a fork or slotted spoon transfer the chickpeas to a ziplock bag, letting the excess oil drain back into the bowl when transferring.
Mix the chickpeas, Everything But the Bagel Seasoning, and panko crumbs in the sealed ziplock bag until well combined.
Spread seasoned chickpeas onto a foil-lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes. Enjoy warm or cooled!

Equipment

Everything but the Bagel Seasoning

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Garbanzo Beans (No Salt Added)

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Notes

The equipment and ingredients listed above are Amazon affiliate links. These are the exact brands I used for this recipe and always use in my own kitchen.

NOTE 1: Having a dry chickpea is essential for the oil and seasoning to stick. Use several paper towels and make sure the chickpeas are fully dry before moving on to the next step.

NOTE 2: When rubbing the chickpeas, this action might loosen or remove some of the chickpea skins. Do not discard them! When coated in the seasoning and baked, these chickpea skins are so flavorful and crunchy - one of my favorite parts!

Seasoning swaps: While I love using the Everything but the Bagel Seasoning for this recipe, you can absolutely swap that seasoning for something else. Montreal Steak Seasoning or a Powdered Ranch Dressing Seasoning would be really tasty but the swap options are endless!

Storing instructions: Store your seasoned chickpeas in a sealed container in the refrigerator and enjoy within 3-5 days.

Re-crisping leftovers: Overtime, the panko and seasoning will be come soft in the refrigerator. If you want to crisp up your leftovers, reheat the seasoned chickpeas in a pan on medium/medium-high heat with 1-2 tablespoons of oil and cook for about 3-5 minutes. Try not to overcook the chickpeas as they can become mealy in texture. After you take the chickpeas off the heat, they will develop more of that crispy texture as they cool.

Nutrition

Serving Size: ⅓ cup
Calories: 220
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 737 mg
Fat: 9.5 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 27 g
Fiber: 7 g
Protein: 8 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

Keywords: everything but the bagel chickpeas

A special thanks to my Maricopa County Dietetic Interns Brianne Valenzuela, MS and Kayla Yates BS, DTR for assisting with recipe writing, nutrition analysis, and food styling!

Seattle Coffee Tour & What to Order at Seattle's Top Cafes

February 25, 2019

If you find yourself in Seattle, you have to go on a Seattle coffee tour! The city is practically bursting at the seems with amazing coffee shops and an excellent cup of coffee can be found on practically every block! Fully embrace the local coffee scene and grab an espresso at the local caffe (Italian for coffee). Road Dogs took me on a Seattle coffee tour a few weeks ago and I can't wait to share their top spots!

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Caffé Appassano

Caffé Appassano is known for their in-house coffee roasting and as we arrived to the coffee shop, they were finishing the final step of the roasting process. Coffee roasters are like giant clothes dryers and the watchful Roast Master decides when to stop the roasting and what beans to combine and blend together. We were lucky enough to see the final step of the roasting process, where the roasted beans were blown up into the air for inspection and separation.

WHAT TO ORDER: Caffé Appassano roasts their beans in-house, so you should order a coffee made from the freshest batch of roasted coffee beans! There is a pretty good chance those beans you are about to enjoy were roasted just hours ago. If available, I would also highly recommend trying a white roast coffee (check out my explanation below!)

Overhead shot of white roasted coffee beans in Seattle

Hand holding a green coffee cup from Caffe Appassionate while on a Seattle coffee tour

Caffé Appassionato has a really beautiful ombre coffee bean display highlighting the variation of bean strengths and colors, starting from green coffee beans and ending with the darkest espresso roast. The rare white roast coffee bean (pictured above) is the first roast color transition when roasting green coffee beans. White roast beans have a light nutty flavor, are less acidic, and have less caffeine.

The longer the coffee beans are roasted, the higher the sugar caramelization and consequent acidity. If you generally find coffee to be too acidic, opt for a lighter roast! I have linked some of their coffee on Amazon for purchase - Ground House Blend, Ground White Coffee, Whole Bean Espresso Blend

Overhead shot of a roasted coffee bean display with varying colors of roasted coffee beans.

Overhead shot of lightly roasted coffee beans.

Caffé D'arte

Known for their traditional Italian roasting technique, Caffé D'arte in Seattle roasts their beans over a wood burning fire. While modern day coffee roasting techniques have evolved from this primitive fire burning method, Caffé D'Arte embraces it! As one of the last coffee roasters in Seattle to use this ancient roasting technique, the coffee that they brew using the fire roasted beans has hints of smokey flavor.

WHAT TO ORDER: You have to try a coffee made from the wood roasted coffee beans! The smokiness is truly a unique treat, giving you a taste of the old world Italian coffee roasting. Not all of Caffé D'arte coffee beans are roasted using the wood burning technique, so be sure to ask before you order.

Sample sized cup of coffee from Caffe D'arte while on a Seattle coffee tour

Storefront image of Caffe D'Atre's two red doors surrounded by brick.

overhead shot of a cup of coffee with a white marble background

Overhead shot of a cup of coffee on a white marble table with a hand holding the cup.

Wall mounted coffee bean holders lined up at Caffe d'arte

Caffé Umbria

We ended our Seattle coffee tour with a very chique coffee shop. With multiple coffee shop locations in Seattle, Caffé Umbria is serving Italian-style espressos that are the ultimate afternoon pick-me-up. We enjoyed an espresso con panna, which is an espresso topped with house made whipped cream and came with a piece of chocolate. The best way to enjoy this espresso is to stir the whipped cream into the espresso and alternate between sips and bites of chocolate.

WHAT TO ORDER: Espresso con panna (espresso topped with house-made whipped cream) is a delightful afternoon pick-me-up!

Street view at Caffe Umbria with bare trees and twinkle lights.

Barista with red hair serving coffee at Caffe Umbria

White cup full of Espresso con panna at Caffe Umbria

Our Seattle coffee tour guide also highly recommended the following coffee shops:

CAFFE VITA - Supposed to be the best coffee in Seattle!

CAFFE LADRO

VICTROLA COFFEE ROASTERS

HERKIMER COFFEE - One of the few coffee shops that serves the white roast coffee.

What is your favorite Seattle Coffee Shop? Have you been on a Seattle coffee tour? Let me know in the comments section below!

Beecher's Mac & Cheese in Seattle, WA

February 18, 2019

I've heard the rumors and yes, I can now confirm that Beecher's mac and cheese is the best mac and cheese in the world! Known for their specialty cheeses, Beecher's Handmade Cheese has a cafe in Seattle that's dishing out all things cheesy and I was lucky enough to snag a bite.

Beecher's is so confident in their cheese, they are making it right in their storefront window! It's almost like they are daring you to come in and try a bite, showing off the fact that their natural cheese has nothing to hide. Beecher's only uses premium, natural ingredients and doesn't add any preservatives, colorings, or flavor enhancers.

Two Beecher's Homemade Cheese employees making cheese in a metal tub.

Hanging chalkboard menu at Beecher's Cafe in Seattle

I came to Beecher's for their mac and cheese but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't tempted by their other cheese-centric menu items. I am sure they make an amazing tomato soup and grilled cheese but I can confidently say that Beecher's mac and cheese is something you have to try!

Beecher's mac and cheese is unlike any mac and cheese I have ever had. Usually restaurants load up their mac and cheese with heavy ingredients and I can only take one bite before I've had enough. This dish on the other hand is creamy, silky, and full of flavor! I was delighted to see they swapped the classic elbow noodle for penne pasta and added a pinch of chipotle chili powder for a touch of heat. I finished my cup in 5 minutes flat, a new record for me!

A Beecher's cheesemaker leaning over to take the temperature of a large tub of milk

Beecher's Handmade Cheese is located right across the street from Pike Market - you can't miss it. And don't be discouraged if you see a line out the door, it moves fast! Can't make it to Seattle to try this delicious dish? They have shared their full recipe online so you can make it at home. Get the recipe here!

Overhead shot of a hand holding a cup full of Beecher's mac and cheese with a fork hanging out

Girl smiling and holding a cup full of Beecher's mac and cheese at their Seattle cafe location

Have you tried Beecher's? Or better yet, have you tried their incredible mac and cheese? Let me know in the comment section below!

Apple Butter Vinaigrette Winter Kale Salad

February 12, 2019

Gimme' all the kale, pomegranates, and apples - I seriously can't get enough of this delicious Winter produce. While throwing together this recent recipe creation, I really wanted to take this salad up a notch with an apple butter vinaigrette! Yes, an APPLE BUTTER VINAIGRETTE! This is one of my most flavorful and craveable salads yet. This healthy, make-ahead winter kale salad recipe is easy to throw together and is full of sweet and bold flavor. Now, let's get chopping!

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hand holding a spoonful of apple butter up to the camera with kale salad ingredients laid out behind it.

Overhead photo of a kale salad with an apple butter vinaigrette, apple butter, and apple slices all tossed into the kale salad.

Side by side photo instructions of how to put together a winter kale salad with an apple butter vinaigrette dressing.

STEP 1: Prep and chop your kale, apples, and whole pecans. STEP 2: Whisk together all Apple Butter Vinaigrette dressing ingredients. STEP 3: Toss this Winter kale salad with dressing and load on the toppings. MAKE AHEAD: Refrigerate in an airtight container and enjoy within 24 hours.

CHEF'S TIP: To soften raw kale, you first want to cut your bunch of kale into thin ribbons, which will help breakdown the tough texture. The next softening technique is to massage the kale with dressing. To massage kale, tightly grab bunches of dressed kale and squeeze handfuls to soften. Finally, the apple butter vinaigrette acidity will also help chemically breakdown and soften your kale.

Hands holding a white bowl full of a winter kale salad tossed in an apple butter vinaigrette dressing and topped with apple slices and pecans.

Hand holding a fork over a winter kale salad tossed in an apple butter vinaigrette dressing and topped with apple slices and pecans.

DIETITIAN'S TIP: Kale is full of vitamin K, which keeps your heart and arteries healthy, and bones strong. Kale is the king of vitamin K, with one cup of chopped kale giving you 684% of the vitamin K you need in one day! That's more vitamin K than any other food can give you. Source 1, Source 2

SHOP MY APPLE BUTTER VINAIGRETTE INGREDIENTS

overhead photo of the ingredients needed to make a winter kale salad with an apple butter vinaigrette.

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1 - Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar

2 - Morton Kosher Salt

3 - California Olive Ranch Everyday Extra Virgin Olive Oil

4 - 365 Everyday Value Pecans, whole & no salt added

5 - Smucker's Cider Apple Butter

6 - Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard

I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Did you make this Apple Butter Vinaigrette Kale Salad? Have a pro tip to share or a recipe question? Let me know in the comments section below!

Apple Butter Vinaigrette Kale Salad

overhead photo of a winter kale salad with an apple butter vinaigrette topped with apple slices, pomegranate seeds, and chopped pecans.

Print Recipe

★★★★★

5 from 1 reviews

This easy & healthy kale salad recipe is full of apple flavors! This recipe also uses an apple butter vinaigrette, which brings a new dimension to this dish. This easy & healthy make ahead kale salad recipe is perfect for lunches, parties, or for feeding a crowd.

Author: Michele Sidorenkov, RDN
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 12 minutes
Yield: 2 salads 1x
Category: salad
Cuisine: salad