Archive for the ‘coffee’ Category
Wednesday, December 14th, 2011
Those who know me do realize I absolutely love good coffee. Even on vacation the goal is to find the shops with the locally roasted beans and well-trained baristas. This series is a how-to for those who want to save money but love good coffee.
Now, I love to serve espresso straight, occasionally adding a bit of honey or raw sugar. I also like a good latte or mocha latte or espresso macchiato. This means frothing and steaming milk. Here is a short how-to on frothing milk. (more…)
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Saturday, December 10th, 2011
Those who know me do realize I absolutely love good coffee. Even on vacation the goal is to find the shops with the locally roasted beans and well-trained baristas. This series is a how-to for those who want to save money but love good coffee.
Now I have had some friends who were and currently are professional baristas. Their skill amazes me, from coffee art to their knowledgable experience in brewing and pulling shots. I needed a budget cut at home. And, when my favorite locally run coffee places disappeared, I was left with Starbucks. Sigh. I did not want to be like other friends who spend a fortune each day or week at the drive-through Starbucks on over-roasted, overpriced coffee. You and I are not likely to make coffee as good as the best barista, but I think you can easily surpass the stuff you get at Starbucks from your very own home and save your bank account. (more…)
Saturday, June 26th, 2010
Yes, I love coffee–check out my category for it! What do you think of this infograph of 15 things you should know about? Are you gonna give up caffeine–or not? [The rest of the infograph is below]
HT: Homeownersinsurance.org via Holy Kaw (more…)
Saturday, May 8th, 2010
Yes, I love coffee and all that goes with it–caffeine, conversation and flavor! So, I thought I would share with you a random picture album.
My favorite drinks: espresso with foam, latte and French press.
What are your favorite coffee drinks?
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