A couple of side notes for coffee.
About: Espresso Machines
Speaking of the new ugly designs of espresso machines, in a NY Times article. (Yes, it is free to read, just sign up as a free member)
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Back to the about::::....
"What went wrong? In a word, Starbucks. It’s already been blamed for everything from the death of neighborhood coffee shops to dodgy muffins, and it’s guilty of this, too. Starbucks served its first espresso in Seattle in 1984.
Its success convinced the coffee industry that if so many people could be persuaded to splurge on fancy caffeine outside the home, they’d probably be willing to invest in a fancy new machine to make espresso, etc., at home."
Also, the author doesn't like the pod coffee.
"...the X1. It’s too chichi to be as purist as its predecessor, but it’s the unfussiest model I could find, and it uses good old-fashioned ground coffee. For now, I’m safe from the pod people."
I somehow agree, as she says, "The paper in E.S.E. pods is biodegradable, but the tin boxes they come in aren’t, nor is most of a Nespresso capsule."
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The world keeps growing interesting minds. Here is a great merchandising dream for kitchen lovers. Reading the
NY Times article, found out about the
Surfas, Chef's Paradise in Cali.
Snapfish is a low-cost photo print website. Their
photocards are a great gift idea.
Neuros OSD
