When I was about 16, my local Safeway remodeled and several new sections were added. One of those sections was a gourmet nut-bar, a place where one could purchase exotic nuts and nut-butters with specialty service. No one was ever there, the prices were outrageous, and it was gone within a few years. Seriously. Seems a…
$5 Coffees; Coffee Consumption for the Financially Conscious Consumer
In a deliberate attempt to seperate myself from the media, I will avoid citing the word that starts with an “e” and ends with an “conomy” as my motivation for writing this piece. I’ts not. I would have written this article in times of fiancial surplus and positive social malaise. This morning, a friend and I…
DIY: Home Roasting
After being a barista for a few years, I started to becoming restless on the bar. I needed something more. I wanted to learn a new skill and become more intimate with my work. Long story short, besides making a coffee lab in my home, I wanted to learn about beans since I had already…
Be kind to your Barista
I saw this video and I really liked it. I don’t have as much to be angry about, but I can definitely give her props on working hard and getting s**t for it. I contacted this barista and she gave me permission to share. When you go out for coffee today, try to be extra…
When to Stop Listening to Yelp…
From time to time, I, like many others, default to the web when I want to find a new restaurant. Generally, I rely on word of mouth or the advice of friends. If I don’t know anyone or haven’t heard anything about shops in the area, I will differ from my routine and rely on the…
Coffee is for Lovers 
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