August 05, 2008

JA Henckels Cottage Stainless-Steel Espresso Spoons, Set of 8

 [Little Home Blogs] A great addition to any stainless-steel flatware collection, the 18/10 stainless-steel Cottage espresso spoon is perfect for stirring sugar into a freshly pulled shot. The piece's oval bowl is substantial enough to be practical while the overall design preserves the petite charm of the demitasse spoon.

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JA Henckels Cottage Stainless-Steel Espresso Spoons, Set of 8

 [Little Home Blogs] A great addition to any stainless-steel flatware collection, the 18/10 stainless-steel Cottage espresso spoon is perfect for stirring sugar into a freshly pulled shot. The piece's oval bowl is substantial enough to be practical while the overall design preserves the petite charm of the demitasse spoon.

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Posted at August 05, 2008 09:02 AM | Comments (0)

DeLonghi BCO120T Combination Coffee/Espresso Machine

 [Coffee Blog] I dropped the plastic water tank from about 2 feet off the ground and it cracked, making it useless, I was suprised how soft plastic could break so easily, and as of yet I am unable to find a replacement, and Delonghi wont respond to my emails. this unit is cheaply made, and not worth the 100 bucks I spent on it

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Posted at August 05, 2008 09:01 AM | Comments (0)

July 29, 2008

Katie S.'s Review Of Equal Exchange Espresso - Ballard Market (5/5 ...

 [Yelp - Michael's friend's recent reviews on Yelp.] I've been here several times in the last week (I'm currently crashing nearby) and each time they have been friendly and the espresso has been good -- seems dependable overall. They also have pastries from Essential Baking and other places, and some books about fair trade coffee and other goods.

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Katie S.'s Review Of Equal Exchange Espresso - Ballard Market (5/5 ...

 [Yelp - Michael's friend's recent reviews on Yelp.] I've been here several times in the last week (I'm currently crashing nearby) and each time they have been friendly and the espresso has been good -- seems dependable overall. They also have pastries from Essential Baking and other places, and some books about fair trade coffee and other goods.

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Posted at July 29, 2008 09:04 AM | Comments (0)

Coffee Run: Organix Awakening Mocha Espresso Shampoo and Conditioner

 [The Beauty of Life] are jam-packed with cocoa bean oils and espresso bean extracts. One simple whiff of the aroma within each bottle and I am totally jonesing for my morning coffee .

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Coffee Run: Organix Awakening Mocha Espresso Shampoo and Conditioner

 [The Beauty of Life] are jam-packed with cocoa bean oils and espresso bean extracts. One simple whiff of the aroma within each bottle and I am totally jonesing for my morning coffee .

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July 11, 2008

Introducing small/medium espresso Sabrina!!

 [The Purse Forum - Coach] The bottom strap thing confused me for a minute, but then I attached it to the proper place, and it can be worn over the shoulder as well. I still prefer it as a satchel, but will keep the strap on just in case I need to be hands free quickly.

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Espresso Glasses

[Petunia Bloom] Yesterday I was still bummed about breaking my espresso shot glasses.  Ryan wanted me to run to Starbucks and get him a little afternoon treat.  I went to the location on Memorial and 71st.  When I went through the drive-through I ordered and then asked if they sold espresso shot glasses.  The employee said they would check.  When I pulled up to the window, a man peeked his head out holding an espresso shot glass that they use in the store and claimed they didn’t sell any retail but they would sell me some the use in their store.  I asked how much, and he said $1 per glass.  OMG–First of all, that was the type of glass I wanted in the first place; Second of all, if you are to buy espresso shot glasses anywhere else for retail you are likely to pay around $10.  I was so excited!!  That is what I should have done in the first place- try to buy them from Starbucks.  FYI if you make espresso at home!

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Posted at July 11, 2008 09:32 AM | Comments (0)

Espresso Glasses

[Petunia Bloom] Yesterday I was still bummed about breaking my espresso shot glasses.  Ryan wanted me to run to Starbucks and get him a little afternoon treat.  I went to the location on Memorial and 71st.  When I went through the drive-through I ordered and then asked if they sold espresso shot glasses.  The employee said they would check.  When I pulled up to the window, a man peeked his head out holding an espresso shot glass that they use in the store and claimed they didn’t sell any retail but they would sell me some the use in their store.  I asked how much, and he said $1 per glass.  OMG–First of all, that was the type of glass I wanted in the first place; Second of all, if you are to buy espresso shot glasses anywhere else for retail you are likely to pay around $10.  I was so excited!!  That is what I should have done in the first place- try to buy them from Starbucks.  FYI if you make espresso at home!

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June 17, 2008

Guest Espresso: Epic Espresso 6/19

[Catalina Coffee Shop] This thursday 6/19 at some point during the day we will be receiving our order of Epic Espresso from 49th Parallel in Burnaby, BC Canada. The guest espresso program is a great opportunity to try different espresso from acclaimed roasters from around the States and Canada.

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Guest Espresso: Epic Espresso 6/19

[Catalina Coffee Shop] This thursday 6/19 at some point during the day we will be receiving our order of Epic Espresso from 49th Parallel in Burnaby, BC Canada. The guest espresso program is a great opportunity to try different espresso from acclaimed roasters from around the States and Canada.

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guest blogger: tamara of american girls in moscow (part II)

 [Bleeding Espresso] Given how every single family in Russia suffered during the war, losing sons, fathers, grandfathers and uncles, this park is a very important stop for newlyweds. It gives them a chance to honor the relatives who are unable to attend the wedding festivities.

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Posted at June 17, 2008 09:01 AM | Comments (0)

May 23, 2008

Espresso Pots De Creme

[Dessert Recipes] Total preparation time: 15 minutes Serves: 5 Ingredients: 2 cups Heavy Cream 1/2 cup Sugar 2 + tablespoons Espresso Powder 1 tablespoon Vanilla 4 or 5 Egg Yolks Steps: 1. Mix together the first four ingredients in a saucepan, .

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Espresso Pots De Creme

[Dessert Recipes] Total preparation time: 15 minutes Serves: 5 Ingredients: 2 cups Heavy Cream 1/2 cup Sugar 2 + tablespoons Espresso Powder 1 tablespoon Vanilla 4 or 5 Egg Yolks Steps: 1. Mix together the first four ingredients in a saucepan, .

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Cappuccino & Espresso Machines for Sale - Buy Name Brand Machines ...

[2collab public bookmarks] Description: We offer an extensive selection of cappuccino and espresso machines, all brand names at great prices. You can bid through our eBay auction or buy outright Tags: cappuccino, machines, espresso Sharing: Public .

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Posted at May 23, 2008 09:35 AM | Comments (0)

Cappuccino & Espresso Machines for Sale - Buy Name Brand Machines ...

[2collab public bookmarks] Description: We offer an extensive selection of cappuccino and espresso machines, all brand names at great prices. You can bid through our eBay auction or buy outright Tags: cappuccino, machines, espresso Sharing: Public .

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Posted at May 23, 2008 09:35 AM | Comments (0)

April 15, 2008

Chocolate Cake with Espresso Caramel Frosting

 [Pittsburgh Needs Eated.] Also, Lisa, how do you get your cake not to "hump" in the middle? (In double-layered cakes I usually saw off the bump of one and use it - cut side down - as the bottom layer.) I'd imagine it would be a terror with all those layers!

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Chocolate Cake with Espresso Caramel Frosting

 [Pittsburgh Needs Eated.] Also, Lisa, how do you get your cake not to "hump" in the middle? (In double-layered cakes I usually saw off the bump of one and use it - cut side down - as the bottom layer.) I'd imagine it would be a terror with all those layers!

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guest blogger: author cindy lynn speer

 [Bleeding Espresso] I also want to thank Michelle for letting me visit”¦and thank you for reading this post! If you have a chance, please feel free to visit my blog: A Pen and Fire.

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March 25, 2008

Breville Espresso Maker

 [Neu Black] We recommend espresso connoisseurs (addicts) keep this next to their alarm clock. Especially useful for those of us who don’t speak Starbucks.

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Breville Espresso Maker

 [Neu Black] We recommend espresso connoisseurs (addicts) keep this next to their alarm clock. Especially useful for those of us who don’t speak Starbucks.

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Posted at March 25, 2008 09:02 AM | Comments (0)

Why Cubans drink espresso

 [Beta IA] Its not intended to be funny. But if you think about it, or even better, if you appreciate moments of when you have had coffee and feel asleep right after then maybe you understand.

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Posted at March 25, 2008 09:01 AM | Comments (0)

Why Cubans drink espresso

 [Beta IA] Its not intended to be funny. But if you think about it, or even better, if you appreciate moments of when you have had coffee and feel asleep right after then maybe you understand.

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Posted at March 25, 2008 09:01 AM | Comments (0)

March 21, 2008

Extraordinary Chocolate Covered Espresso Coffee Beans (5lb) By Koppers

[Chocolate Tasting] Perfect for any occasion, Kopper’s Chocolate Espresso Coffee Beans are great on top of desserts and ice cream, in coffee drinks or eaten by the handful! Kopper’s Chocolate Covered Espresso Coffee Beans are Kosher certified and parve.

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Posted at March 21, 2008 09:31 AM | Comments (0)

March 18, 2008

Triple Espresso

 [Information Fluency] Triple Espresso has been in Minneapolis for 12 years now and it has been the same crew, and the same show every show for the last 12 years. I went this weekend because sadly Triple Espresso is closing down, packing up, and moving to Milwaukee and then moving south to Atlanta.

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Triple Espresso

 [Information Fluency] Triple Espresso has been in Minneapolis for 12 years now and it has been the same crew, and the same show every show for the last 12 years. I went this weekend because sadly Triple Espresso is closing down, packing up, and moving to Milwaukee and then moving south to Atlanta.

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Fantastic New York Mix Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans Cube by ...

[Chocolate Tasting] Each plastic cube contains 1 pound 1 ounces net weight of New York Mix Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans by Koppers. Kosher certified Dairy Manufactured in a plant that processes peanuts, dairy, soy and wheat products.

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Posted at March 18, 2008 09:01 AM | Comments (0)

Fantastic New York Mix Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans Cube by ...

[Chocolate Tasting] Each plastic cube contains 1 pound 1 ounces net weight of New York Mix Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans by Koppers. Kosher certified Dairy Manufactured in a plant that processes peanuts, dairy, soy and wheat products.

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February 22, 2008

Clooney: 'I'm the Hillary of the Oscars'

 [Matthew Landan] "For me, it's like being Hillary Clinton," Clooney says. "If it weren't for Barack Obama, it would have been a very good year."

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Posted at February 22, 2008 09:32 AM | Comments (0)

An Espresso Book To Go With That Latte?

[LISNews - Librarian And Information Science News] Vermont's wonderful Northshire Bookstore is getting one of those hot new Espresso Book Machines. They are proud to be the first independent bookstore in the United States””and one of only five locations in the world””to have an Espresso .

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Posted at February 22, 2008 09:31 AM | Comments (0)

An Espresso Book To Go With That Latte?

[LISNews - Librarian And Information Science News] Vermont's wonderful Northshire Bookstore is getting one of those hot new Espresso Book Machines. They are proud to be the first independent bookstore in the United States””and one of only five locations in the world””to have an Espresso .

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Posted at February 22, 2008 09:31 AM | Comments (0)

February 08, 2008

Make espresso anywhere with the...

[one.point.zero (scattered thought from Brussels, Belgium)] Make espresso anywhere with the handpresso. Maybe it could also double as a bicycle pump?

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Posted at February 08, 2008 09:34 AM | Comments (0)

Make espresso anywhere with the...

[one.point.zero (scattered thought from Brussels, Belgium)] Make espresso anywhere with the handpresso. Maybe it could also double as a bicycle pump?

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Espresso machines. Help!

 [Chowhound's Latest » Cookware] I do have to empty the grounds bucket, fill it with beans when they're all used up, and fill it with fresh water every morning. And I can adjust it to make small, strong shots of hit-you-in-the-brain-with-caffien espresso, or I can adjust it to make a calmer, more friendly 8 ounce cup of "normal"

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Espresso machines. Help!

 [Chowhound's Latest » Cookware] I do have to empty the grounds bucket, fill it with beans when they're all used up, and fill it with fresh water every morning. And I can adjust it to make small, strong shots of hit-you-in-the-brain-with-caffien espresso, or I can adjust it to make a calmer, more friendly 8 ounce cup of "normal"

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Posted at February 08, 2008 09:31 AM | Comments (0)

February 07, 2007

UKBC 2007 - Southwest Heat

 [ jimseven] I was a bit all over the place and suffering from a lack of sleep and the unfortunate side effects of researching the brewery’s output til the early hours (and seeing as I barely drink any more the effects seemed to be magnified!) One thing that will perhaps interest UK readers was that one barista - Alysia - worked for Caffe Nero.

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December 19, 2006

My How Things Have Changed

[The REAL Costa Rica Blog] Everything you want to know about Costa Rica." href="http://www.therealcostarica.com">Visit the REAL Costa Rica

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November 23, 2006

Dunkin' Donuts introduces gingerbread latte

[Slashfood] Just for the holiday season Dunkin' Donuts is introducing Gingerbread Latte (not that they might have gotten the idea from another coffee shop), a new drink in their espresso based line up. I'm not one of those folks who usually like the fancy coffee drinks.

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Posted at November 23, 2006 01:00 AM | Comments (0)

November 21, 2006

"2" Is The Lucky Number

[A Thought Over Coffee] An hour or so later, I was testing some shots and the volume was way off and it did not seem right. The boiler pressure was very low (pulling about 5 bars while extracting and static at about 2) and I new something was going on.

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November 01, 2006

Hampton Collection Espresso Finish Two Drawer Coffee Table, $129.95

 [Frugal Furniture - Discount furniture online - Coupons, deals and more!] LAMPS PLUS has the Hampton Collection Espresso Finish Two Drawer Coffee Table for a low $129.95 (reg. $199.99).

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Posted at November 01, 2006 12:53 AM | Comments (0)

October 31, 2006

Coffee and Pumpkin

[Coffee Blog] Yes, it is that time of year again. Time for everyone to bring out their costumes and play tricks or beg for treats - and this season is definitely not limited to kids.

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October 29, 2006

SCAE UK Northern Barista Jam

 [http://jimseven.com] We ran four different workshops: Latte Art (run by Simon Robertson) Simon talked about milk, techniques, equipments and all things latte art. There was quite a range in skill levels present from seasoned barista trainers through to those who had only been in the industry a fortnight.

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October 23, 2006

Introduction to lipids in coffee

 [http://jimseven.com] In this post I am going to look at coffee oils in both green and roasted coffee, but before I talk just about coffee I want to cover the different types of lipids in coffee and give some explanation of what they are. Lipids is a term used to cover a range of hydro-carbon organic compounds with certain characteristics - they are soluble in non-polar solvents, and hence not soluble in water.

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October 21, 2006

Your first ever cup of coffee

 [http://jimseven.com] This isn’t to say that we don’t appreciate a better cup.  Those exposed to good coffee are often mildly shocked at how good it tastes, how sweet or how complex and incredible.  The educated consumer remains in the minority which in many ways is a frustration.  We have a population happily knocking back cup after cup of filthy coffee and what really boggles the mind is that they know it doesn’t taste good.  They almost seem to expect it, a cup of coffee both a jump start in the morning and a mini-ordeal.

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October 13, 2006

SCAE European Team Challenge - Dublin 2006 report

 [http://jimseven.com] it was time for the Team Entertainment presentation.  You had to fill 5 minutes and be entertaining and it was worth as many points as any other event.  We went last (which was great cos everyone was really, really drunk by then) and performed the “World’s Crappest Irish Joke”.  The credit for this one goes to Simon (for the joke and the onstage narration) and to Lou for her awesome set and prop design (oh yes people - no expense spared).  Somehow we got second place, with the Russian’s comical performance of Swan Lake taking first.  My favourite was the Estonians surreal interpretation of “My hat it has three corners”.  Very, very funny!  Like many of the nights it ended pretty late, but was incredibly good fun and hanging out with all the baristas was great.

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October 11, 2006

Winsome Espresso Beechwood Coffee Table, $71.50

 [Frugal Furniture - Discount furniture online - Coupons, deals and more!] UnbeatableSale.com has the Winsome Espresso Beechwood Coffee Table for a low $71.50 (reg. $96.53). Stylish modern coffee table with metal accents and...

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September 21, 2006

Teme’s Grinder analysis

 [http://jimseven.com] Something I’d like to know more about, especially as there is a real lack of solid information on grinding in the industry - Teme has done a very interesting little grinder comparison.

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September 13, 2006

Response to “Moving away from espresso”

 [blog.Cafenation.com.au] I enjoy roasting and blending, sharing and discussing, testing and tasting, dialing and pulling, marketing and selling, promoting and of course drinking coffee Could it be that instead of ”˜moving away’ from espresso, it is just that other aspects of coffee have captured more of your attention for a while?...

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September 07, 2006

5 coffee articles for September ”˜06

 [http://jimseven.com] Essential introductory reading. “History of the Espresso Machine (Part 1)” by Ian Bersten (pdf) Ian Bersten, author of “Coffee Floats, Tea Sinks” and collector of vintage espresso machines, wrote two articles for Crema Magazine (to which we subscribe and have just recieved all the back issues of - unusual magazine, will explain another time).

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5 coffee articles for September ”˜06

 [http://jimseven.com] Essential introductory reading. “History of the Espresso Machine (Part 1)” by Ian Bersten (pdf) Ian Bersten, author of “Coffee Floats, Tea Sinks” and collector of vintage espresso machines, wrote two articles for Crema Magazine (to which we subscribe and have just recieved all the back issues of - unusual magazine, will explain another time).

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August 31, 2006

Norway - Coffee in Oslo

 [http://jimseven.com] with a training session he was doing (In truth I just stood around and listened like everyone else).  We’d also hung out one night in Bern and I think our paths have crossed a few other times.  He also knew Anette quite well so everything was very friendly and informal.  We went on to a Stockfleths in a shopping mall, one of their busiest but mostly for retail.  Because it had no sit down it also had no porcelain and I forget how weird espresso tastes out of a paper cup.  Still - it is important to taste everything, especially what the customer tastes.

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Norway - Coffee in Oslo

 [http://jimseven.com] with a training session he was doing (In truth I just stood around and listened like everyone else).  We’d also hung out one night in Bern and I think our paths have crossed a few other times.  He also knew Anette quite well so everything was very friendly and informal.  We went on to a Stockfleths in a shopping mall, one of their busiest but mostly for retail.  Because it had no sit down it also had no porcelain and I forget how weird espresso tastes out of a paper cup.  Still - it is important to taste everything, especially what the customer tastes.

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August 23, 2006

Barista Guild of America

[A Thought Over Coffee] The Guild is a group of professional barista from around the world that have a passion for coffee, it's preparation, and it's quality. While being a member mostly gives you access to discounted entrance to barista jams around the country and also through the SCAA, the reason I feel it is a great idea to join is for the community.

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Posted at August 23, 2006 12:58 AM | Comments (0)

August 11, 2006

Getting stuck into some reading

 [http://jimseven.com] It is very easy to collect books on coffee for their own sake, and I am as guilty as the next man.  I’ve got lots of them (well - not hundreds or anything) that aren’t much good for reference as I have all the source texts.  Interesting to see how badly written many of them are, some barely above casual plagiarism.  I think I’ve probably posted before on the number of coffee books that anyone with a copy of Davids and Ukers could knock up in half a day.  Books published as a reaction to a percieved spike in the public’s interest in coffee.  Not useful books - but when you see them on ebay for 99p you can’t help but bid!

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Posted at August 11, 2006 12:55 AM | Comments (0)

August 09, 2006

Elsewhere: Coffee, Tea & other Tasty Drinks

[cookbook 411: Recipes, Restaurant Reviews, Food Photography and more] I’m just back in town from a week off at a family reunion in Illinois… while I’m getting caught up on everything, here are some of my recent posts on the WellFed Network to keep your entertained:

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Posted at August 09, 2006 01:06 AM | Comments (0)

August 07, 2006

Saeco Magic Espresso and Cappuccino Machine

[ Coffee Drinking | Coffee News] The Saeco Magic is essentially a modern and stylish, traditional, pump-driven espresso machine, featuring a 15-bar pump system, a pod-adaptable pressurized filter holder for use with ground coffee or pods, an exclusive Pannarello milk-frothing device, a cup-warming surface, and a removable 68-ounce water tank.

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Posted at August 07, 2006 12:56 AM | Comments (0)

Illy Medium Roast Fine Grind Ground Coffee for Espresso

[ Coffee Drinking | Coffee News] Illy Coffee is one of the worlds most highly regarded coffee brands, and its Medium Roast Fine Ground Espresso coffee is no exception to their exacting standards. If you own an espresso machine and like to make your espresso coffee at home, then why not complement your investment with a superior espresso coffee bean.

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Illy Medium Roast Fine Grind Ground Coffee for Espresso

[ Coffee Drinking | Coffee News] Illy Coffee is one of the worlds most highly regarded coffee brands, and its Medium Roast Fine Ground Espresso coffee is no exception to their exacting standards. If you own an espresso machine and like to make your espresso coffee at home, then why not complement your investment with a superior espresso coffee bean.

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July 31, 2006

The 4M’s of Espresso

[http://www.brewed-coffee.com] The first factor is Macinazione or the proper grinding of the beans.  Great baristas in fact will only grind beans for an espresso right before using them. 30 seconds after they have been ground, the beans are already too stale for a good espresso.

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The 4M’s of Espresso

[http://www.brewed-coffee.com] The first factor is Macinazione or the proper grinding of the beans.  Great baristas in fact will only grind beans for an espresso right before using them. 30 seconds after they have been ground, the beans are already too stale for a good espresso.

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July 27, 2006

Beginners Guide to Coffee

[A Thought Over Coffee] Our site is intended to be a jumping off point for someone looking to get started in our rewarding hobby.I have had several people contact me in the past months for advice on coffee and their dreams of owning a cafe or coffee business. This is a great place to take a look at if you want to get your feet wet.

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Bibicaffe'

 [the grooveblog] My ode to bibicaffe’ bibicaffe bibicaffe how i love your sweet bubbly blackness bibicaffe bibicaffe help me make it through the day The downside: I’ll probably be crashing here pretty hard in about an hour”¦ technorati tags:bibicaffe, espresso, drink, carbonated, caffeine, good, tasty, sweetblackelixiroflife, elixir, black, DeSarro, Torchia Blogged with Flock...

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July 05, 2006

Espresso Vivace

 [Laughing Squid] Espresso Vivace makes some of the best caffe espresso drinks in Seattle, possibly the US. They helped to pioneer latte art with their famous rossetta design.

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Posted at July 05, 2006 12:55 AM | Comments (0)

Espresso Vivace

 [Laughing Squid] Espresso Vivace makes some of the best caffe espresso drinks in Seattle, possibly the US. They helped to pioneer latte art with their famous rossetta design.

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Posted at July 05, 2006 12:55 AM | Comments (0)

July 01, 2006

Elsewhere: Coffee, Drinks and a nice surprise!

[cookbook 411: Recipes, Restaurant Reviews, Food Photography and more] I’m off for the weekend, to do some biking and hiking and other merry-making up in Whistler for the next four days! But, there are lots of my posts...

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Posted at July 01, 2006 12:56 AM | Comments (0)

Caffé Zingaro

[cookbook 411: Recipes, Restaurant Reviews, Food Photography and more] We’re trying to be good and take public transportation, and it’s not quite enough time for me to take the bus home again after dropping her off. So, I stumbled into Caffé Zingaro only to find a great blend of tunes, perfect WEP-Free wireless, plenty of power outlets, a decent latte, comfy chairs and couches and some mighty nice pastries including Mighty-O doughnuts (mmm.

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Posted at July 01, 2006 12:53 AM | Comments (0)

June 27, 2006

Random Flickr: Espresso

 [Brewed Fresh Daily] Terry Bain has added a photo to the pool: Anita gives good crema. Rural Decay Photo Pool: Espresso

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Posted at June 27, 2006 12:53 AM | Comments (0)

June 01, 2006

My Favourite Perth Cafés

 [Abstract Gourmet] Just a quick list of cafés in Perth that I think do great coffee, and/or have really nice food or atmosphere. The list is short, but mainly because since getting my own espresso machine, I don’t feel the need to go out as often to drink bad coffee, when I can make equally bad coffee at home (or much much better ).

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Posted at June 01, 2006 12:58 AM | Comments (0)

April 17, 2006

Espresso Coffee - Home tour offers stroll down luxury lane

[Espresso Coffee] Daily News - Galveston County, TX - 7 hours ago… floors, gourmet kitchens, wine grottos, bathroom waterfalls, built-in espresso makers, silk …

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Posted at April 17, 2006 12:54 AM | Comments (0)

Espresso Coffee - Home tour offers stroll down luxury lane

[Espresso Coffee] Daily News - Galveston County, TX - 7 hours ago… floors, gourmet kitchens, wine grottos, bathroom waterfalls, built-in espresso makers, silk …

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Posted at April 17, 2006 12:54 AM | Comments (0)

March 29, 2006

Espresso Coffee - Sodas And Energy Drinks Can Supply A Surprising Caffeine Jolt

[Espresso Coffee] Sodas And Energy Drinks Can Supply A Surprising Caffeine Jolt Medical News Today - GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Some carbonated sodas and energy drinks are...

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Posted at March 29, 2006 12:57 AM | Comments (0)

March 02, 2006

Espresso Coffee - WHAT’S HAPPENING

[Espresso Coffee] WHAT’S HAPPENING Biloxi Sun Herald - Red Cross blood drive , 8 a.m.-2 p.m., gym, MGCCC, Jefferson Davis Campus, Switzer and DeBuys, Gulfport. Details: 239-0700.

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Posted at March 02, 2006 11:12 AM | Comments (0)

January 23, 2006

Coffee Latte

 [Coffee Recipes] Ingredients 1 1/4 cup regular grind espresso 1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces 6 cup water 2 1/2 cup skim milk Ground cinnamon or nutmeg Coffee...

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Posted at January 23, 2006 08:26 AM | Comments (0)

January 01, 2006

FLAILING AS FAST AS HE CAN”¦

 [Have Coffee Will Write] Listening now to President George Bush addressing the nation I’m struck at how he’s flailing for something safe to talk about. He first attacks the...

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Posted at January 01, 2006 11:49 AM | Comments (0)

December 30, 2005

Tamper

[Vancouver Coffee] I will quite openly admit that I don't know much about tamping, and tampers in specific. What makes one tamper better than the other?

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Posted at December 30, 2005 11:49 AM | Comments (0)

December 03, 2005

The Art of Espresso

[Coffee Sage -A Coffee Blog coffee graphics, coffee blinkies, blog graphics, drink recipe] If it were easy we would develop a machine that can brew a perfect espresso every time. We need to look at the many factors involved in espresso preparation that only a human mind and a passionate heart can begin to understand and control its complexity.

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Posted at December 03, 2005 10:25 PM | Comments (0)

The Art of Espresso

[Coffee Sage -A Coffee Blog coffee graphics, coffee blinkies, blog graphics, drink recipe] If it were easy we would develop a machine that can brew a perfect espresso every time. We need to look at the many factors involved in espresso preparation that only a human mind and a passionate heart can begin to understand and control its complexity.

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Posted at December 03, 2005 10:25 PM | Comments (0)

October 16, 2005

Joe - Great Coffee, Mediocre Experience

 [The Coffeehouse Soapbox] In the times that I've been back, the quality has consistently remained high, which is one of the marks of a good coffeehouse. One of the secrets to Joe's high coffee quality is the fact that their owner Jonathan trains with David Schomer, the Seattle owner of Espresso Vivace, arguably the best coffee in the country.

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Posted at October 16, 2005 07:34 PM | Comments (0)

October 15, 2005

J&B Coffee - Quick, Cheap, and Great Service

 [The Coffeehouse Soapbox] J&B Coffee is located two blocks southwest of Washington Square Park, on West Third Street. Though not a traditional coffeehouse in the sense of being a place to hang out, it is a great place to grab a no-frills cup of coffee to go.

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Posted at October 15, 2005 02:24 PM | Comments (0)

October 01, 2005

Jeff Hess reacts to Scene awards

 [Brewed Fresh Daily] @ HaveCoffeeWillWrite.com, “A properly made espresso is not bitter.”

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Posted at October 01, 2005 09:04 PM | Comments (0)

September 19, 2005

An Israeli-style espresso bar?

 [Brewed Fresh Daily] Espresso bars like Sicaffe, and the many other high-quality establishments that mushroomed across Israel in the late 1990s are the main reason why Starbucks failed so resoundingly when the chain entered the local market in 2003. The homegrown Israeli chains had gotten a generation of Israeli yuppies expecting high-quality Italian coffee and fresh baked goods - and Starbuck’s offerings simply didn’t measure up.

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Posted at September 19, 2005 04:26 PM | Comments (0)

September 11, 2005

Perfect espresso shots with Rancilio Silvia

[..:: The Story of David Kaspar ::..] This will trigger Silvia to start creating steam pressure while your espresso is running through. I have noticed that by turning on the steam button 10-30 seconds before starting an espresso run, extra pressure will be built up and the water will penetrate the coffee puck better.

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Posted at September 11, 2005 09:08 AM | Comments (0)

Perfect espresso shots with Rancilio Silvia

[..:: The Story of David Kaspar ::..] This will trigger Silvia to start creating steam pressure while your espresso is running through. I have noticed that by turning on the steam button 10-30 seconds before starting an espresso run, extra pressure will be built up and the water will penetrate the coffee puck better.

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Posted at September 11, 2005 09:08 AM | Comments (0)

September 04, 2005

Gaggia espresso

[incoherently surreal] I have actually tried to develop a coffee habit and couldn’t. I have tried to make it as uncoffeelike as possible by adding all the dilutions imaginable-cream, sugar (actually artificial sweeteners), milk, etc, and I still cannot stomach it.

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Posted at September 04, 2005 10:17 PM | Comments (0)

Gaggia espresso

[incoherently surreal] I have actually tried to develop a coffee habit and couldn’t. I have tried to make it as uncoffeelike as possible by adding all the dilutions imaginable-cream, sugar (actually artificial sweeteners), milk, etc, and I still cannot stomach it.

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Posted at September 04, 2005 10:17 PM | Comments (0)

September 01, 2005

Espresso Porn

[peripathetic] This, as you might have guessed, is an espresso in the making, viewed from below before it even starts to hit the cup. From a wonderful, and...

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Posted at September 01, 2005 07:12 PM | Comments (0)

Espresso Porn

[peripathetic] This, as you might have guessed, is an espresso in the making, viewed from below before it even starts to hit the cup. From a wonderful, and...

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Posted at September 01, 2005 07:12 PM | Comments (0)

Monday macchiato nosso good

[My Very Own Glob {Curiosa Felicitas}] Then there were the staff of the Haagen Dazs cafe who said they couldn’t serve me a double shot macchiato because it wasn’t on the menu, even if a single macchiato was. Even after I explained that a double macchiato was like a double espresso, only you put a small spot of foamed milk to mark the espresso, making it a macchiato, because a macchiato in Italian means ‘spotted’.

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Posted at September 01, 2005 07:08 PM | Comments (0)

Monday macchiato nosso good

[My Very Own Glob {Curiosa Felicitas}] Then there were the staff of the Haagen Dazs cafe who said they couldn’t serve me a double shot macchiato because it wasn’t on the menu, even if a single macchiato was. Even after I explained that a double macchiato was like a double espresso, only you put a small spot of foamed milk to mark the espresso, making it a macchiato, because a macchiato in Italian means ‘spotted’.

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Posted at September 01, 2005 07:08 PM | Comments (0)

August 26, 2005

My personal hero, visiting all the Starbucks

[NickStarr.com : Nick Starr dot com] On his Web site (http://www.starbuckseverywhere.net) Winter, who was born Rafael Antonio Lozano, said that as of Aug. 8, he had visited 4,775 Starbucks in North America and 213 in other parts of world.

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Posted at August 26, 2005 07:52 PM | Comments (0)

Wednesday Recommendations: Espresso

[KidneyNotes] Technorati Tags: Wednesday Recommendations, Espresso

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Posted at August 26, 2005 07:48 PM | Comments (0)

Wednesday Recommendations: Espresso

[KidneyNotes] Technorati Tags: Wednesday Recommendations, Espresso

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Posted at August 26, 2005 07:48 PM | Comments (0)

Nespresso - an interesting coffee machine

[Vancouver Coffee] Don't waste your $259 (CAD) Nespresso Nespresso has revolutionized the way of preparing coffee to deliver the ultimate coffee experience for each one of life’s moments of indulgence. At the heart of this concept is the unique Nespresso trilogy: the hermetically-sealed, iconic capsules with the large variety of Grand Cru ground coffees, the state-of-the-art, easy-to-use, sleek-looking coffee machines, and the Nespresso Club which offers unmatched personal service...

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Posted at August 26, 2005 07:47 PM | Comments (0)

June 29, 2005

espresso - poetry

[Vancouver Coffee] 08.05.2005 // espresso - poetry espressopoempoetry From Dave Graham of INeedCoffee.com A poem about coffee! So good!

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Posted at June 29, 2005 08:17 PM | Comments (0)

espresso - poetry

[Vancouver Coffee] 08.05.2005 // espresso - poetry espressopoempoetry From Dave Graham of INeedCoffee.com A poem about coffee! So good!