Coffee makers keep getting cooler. From crystal studded coffee makers to touch screen coffee makers to voice activated coffee makers, manufacturers keep pushing the boundaries on design and usability. We’ve even written about foods that you can cook with a coffee machine on this blog from pasta to eggs to shrimp
But what about other things you can do with a coffee maker? Here’s a quick list of things you can do with a large 30 cup coffee maker:, especially at large gatherings:
Make Hot Cider: As the seasons change and the weather gets colder, hot cider is just the thing to keep yourself warm this winter. To make cider in a coffee maker you just need to remove the percolator stem and baskets and pour the cider into the canister. Add the desired amount of brown sugar and cinnamon and let it heat for an hour. Whala… hot cider in a coffee maker.
Cook Hot Dogs: Birthday parties and sleepovers aren’t the same without hot dogs, especially in the summer. The next time you have a bunch of kids over just throw some packages of hot dogs in your jumbo coffee maker. Cook them for about 30 minutes and you’re all set. That is if you like boiled dogs over grilled ones.
Drink Dispenser: Coffee makers aren’t just for hot drinks. Why not make lemonade or juice mix in your 30 cup coffee maker? As long as it’s unplugged it should be safe and your drinks will stay cool.
Hand Washing Station: I’ve been to plenty of picnics and outdoor gatherings where water to wash your hands was scarce. We resorted to using the water cooler to wash our hands before eating after a game of football. This is just a variation of that. You can fill the coffee maker with warm water and add a little soap. It might not be a bad idea to turn the coffee maker on and off intermittently. That way the water stays warm but never gets hot enough to burn someone.
Cooking at Camp: If you’re going camping, you could resort to one of those small portable coffee makers. Or you could really honor your coffee addiction and lug a huge coffee machine to cook for the entire camping crew. From pasta to soup to hot dogs to fish to warming water for instant oatmeal, the coffee maker is a perfect tool. If you’ve ever been camping in November, you know what I mean.
Wash Clothes: Ok, this is kind of helpful. Have you ever run out of socks and underwear at camp? The best way to get them clean quick is to heat up some water in a coffee maker, throw in a bit of soap and just let it simmer for a while. It probably wouldn’t hurt to open the coffee machine up and stir it around for a while. Why not put in some elbow grease and scrub them a bit. You probably won’t be able to use if for coffee later, but it sure beats being stuck without clean undies, doesn’t it?
What other creative uses for a coffee maker can you think of?
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Hrm, those suggestions make wanna puke, lol