It all started about nearly 15 years ago when I had a conversation with a friend who’d recently taken up the hobby of home coffee roasting. The motivation? First, quality and taste, but also to cut ...

The BeanBon Coffee Roaster is kicking off a crowdfunding campaign for its countertop smart roaster device, seeking a total of $10,000 over the next month. The BeanBon is already a fully realized ...

I’m a sucker for a DIY project. Exhibit A: my dining-room table, which is currently covered in a mealworm-growing operation, because my chickens love mealworms but they cost a fortune at the feed ...

DIY enthusiasts are building wobble disk coffee roasters from simple parts, led by inventor Larry Cotton and shared online.

For as long as he’s been a chef, Steve Caravelli has been a hobbyist maker, experimenting with everything from making his own wine and brewing his own beer to making bread. None of those experiences ...

Given the American love affair with coffee, it's surprising more people don't roast their own beans at home. Not only does home roasting ensure the freshest, most splendid cup of coffee, it's also a ...

Given the American love affair with coffee, it’s surprising more people don’t roast their own beans at home. Not only does home roasting ensure the freshest, most splendid cup of coffee, but it’s also ...

AP photo - Coffee beans are seen in this photo. Freshly roasted coffee is a pleasure that is easier to obtain than you may think. AP photo - While home coffee roasting can involve sophisticated and ...

Given the American love affair with coffee, it's surprising more people don't roast their own beans at home. Not only does home roasting ensure the freshest, most splendid cup of coffee, it's also a ...