So, if you have extra seasonings to add to your chicken brine, here's how you do it: 1  In a large pot that goes on the stove, mix the water, salt and sugar (optional) until the salt and sugar have dissolved. Add the extra seasonings. 2  Over high heat, bring the brine to a boil. Continue to boil for about a minute.
1 In fact, the costs for coffee beans have been reported to rise significantly each year. 2  According to the U.S. Department of Labor, a single bag of coffee beans can cost an average of $5 per pound. 3  For instance, the Coffee Bean Direct Italian Roast retails for $35 for a 5 pound bag, which comes to $5 per pound.
The mathematicians at the New York Times cranked some numbers and calculated that K-Cup coffee costs roughly $50 per pound. To put that into perspective, a bag of Starbucks house blend ground coffee costs $11.95 per pound, and a pound of Dunkin' Donuts original blend is $8.99. Even the majority of the high-end bags of beans made by artisanal roasters go for under $20 per pound.