Friday, June 10, 2011
Coffee Shop Review: Barclay's Coffee and Tea Co.
Supporting your local non-national chain coffee shops is just one way you can help to stimulate the local economy. It's good for socializing and building morale within the community when the local shops do well. That being said, I would never suggest going to a local coffee shop I didn't like. Here in Los Angeles, there are millions of places to get your coffee. Not all of them are that great.
For example, I live right next to a Circle K. They have a wonderful selection of terrible coffee. It is usually old and often very acidic. I do not tell people to go there for coffee, because I regret it every time I do.
However, Barclay's Coffee and Tea Co. ( http://barclayscoffee.com/ ) located at 8976 Tampa Avenue
Northridge, California 91324 is one I can definitely get behind. Always friendly and serving up a delicious cup of coffee as well as some delicious treats, you'll be impressed with the edibles as well as the atmosphere.
They also are a wonderful source for new espresso and coffee machines. Check out their selection on their website and then stop in to see how their knowledgeable staff can inform you on what machine might be right for you.
But the coffee alone is worth the stop. Just ask Martha Stewart who is prominently featured on their website. Not sure how many other federal prisoners are featured on there, pretty sure she's the only one.
For example, I live right next to a Circle K. They have a wonderful selection of terrible coffee. It is usually old and often very acidic. I do not tell people to go there for coffee, because I regret it every time I do.
However, Barclay's Coffee and Tea Co. ( http://barclayscoffee.com/ ) located at 8976 Tampa Avenue
Northridge, California 91324 is one I can definitely get behind. Always friendly and serving up a delicious cup of coffee as well as some delicious treats, you'll be impressed with the edibles as well as the atmosphere.
They also are a wonderful source for new espresso and coffee machines. Check out their selection on their website and then stop in to see how their knowledgeable staff can inform you on what machine might be right for you.
But the coffee alone is worth the stop. Just ask Martha Stewart who is prominently featured on their website. Not sure how many other federal prisoners are featured on there, pretty sure she's the only one.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Great Coffee = Great Opportunity
Fellow Coffee Lovers! Great opportunity here:
I got a new sponsor. Reserve Your Cup!
If you sign up now, you get your foot in the door before there is a joining fee!
It's a coffee loving and drinking solution that you get paid for.
Check it out and sign up today!
Seriously, it's worth checking out for most people who have an email and love coffee.
Reserve Your Cup!
I got a new sponsor. Reserve Your Cup!
If you sign up now, you get your foot in the door before there is a joining fee!
It's a coffee loving and drinking solution that you get paid for.
Check it out and sign up today!
Seriously, it's worth checking out for most people who have an email and love coffee.
Reserve Your Cup!
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Coffee Tip: Vanilla Cinnamon Coffee (When there's no dunks)
No big secret really. It's more of a confession than a tip I guess.
Sometimes, I like to add vanilla extract to the grind before I brew...and also, just to foofoo it up a little more, sometimes I even add some cinnamon.
The aroma is very therapeutic. And if you want to effin make fun of me for it, I understand. I don't care, but I understand.
Truth is, it's just an attempt to make it as good as one of my all time favorites, Dunkin Donuts Coffee. Why they don't do it here in L.A. like they do it on the east coast, I don't know. I miss Dunks, but it's awesome that you can find it at some grocery stores now, and it's even more awesome that you can get a big ol' bag of it online anytime you want:
Dunkin' Donuts® French Vanilla Ground Coffee - 40 Oz.
Sometimes, I like to add vanilla extract to the grind before I brew...and also, just to foofoo it up a little more, sometimes I even add some cinnamon.
The aroma is very therapeutic. And if you want to effin make fun of me for it, I understand. I don't care, but I understand.
Truth is, it's just an attempt to make it as good as one of my all time favorites, Dunkin Donuts Coffee. Why they don't do it here in L.A. like they do it on the east coast, I don't know. I miss Dunks, but it's awesome that you can find it at some grocery stores now, and it's even more awesome that you can get a big ol' bag of it online anytime you want:
Dunkin' Donuts® French Vanilla Ground Coffee - 40 Oz.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Coffee Table, Coffee Table Book and Building a Coffee Table
Coffee Table Books
This is a must have for any coffee table owner. It's important to switch up your coffee table entertainment for your guests. Most people have the same people over regularly, why not give them something to talk about?
The Coffee Table, Coffee Table Book
So this first one is one of my favorites simply for it's title. It's a book about coffee tables (yes, Kramer had the same idea on Seinfeld, but this one does not turn into a coffee table), and it's what they commonly refer to as a "coffee table" style book...one that is a funny conversation starter...or easy and smart guest entertainer...just sitting there waiting for someone to chuckle at the pun.
The book itself is a beautiful piece of work. The subject is what it is, a book about different coffee tables. They are not celebrity coffee tables, or gimicky, just a straight-forward book about tables used to hold a coffee mug.
The Coffee Table, Coffee Table Book
Coffee Table Quotes
As far as a book that does the job for which it is designed, you can't get much more to the point than this.
This book is really quite impressive. The quotes span a wide variety of subjects from philosophy to trends. And once again "coffee table" is in the title, so that in itself will also get a smile most of the time.
Planet Earth: As You've Never Seen It Before
Hands down, the best coffee table book that has ever been on my coffee table. Everyone who has picked it up agrees that THE PICTURES ARE STUNNING. Without a doubt some of the most beautiful and captivating photos of our amazing planet. A sure way to take up 10 minutes to 2 hours of your time. Fascinating.
Planet Earth: As You've Never Seen It BeforePhotography Collections, Catalogues & Exhibitions Books)
Building A Coffee Table
I've been wanting to build a coffee table for awhile and found this downloadable working plan for a
Glass-Topped Coffee Table: Downloadable Woodworking Plan
Of course, this is not something I have just started thinking about. I've had this book for almost 10 years now:
Creating Coffee Tables: An Artistic Approach (Schiffer Book for Woodworkers)
It's an inspiring book for a lazy hobbyist like myself and also a decent conversation piece. It really is more for the Professional or at least, well-equipped amateur woodworker. But there are some really beautiful pieces in there.
This is a must have for any coffee table owner. It's important to switch up your coffee table entertainment for your guests. Most people have the same people over regularly, why not give them something to talk about?
The Coffee Table, Coffee Table BookSo this first one is one of my favorites simply for it's title. It's a book about coffee tables (yes, Kramer had the same idea on Seinfeld, but this one does not turn into a coffee table), and it's what they commonly refer to as a "coffee table" style book...one that is a funny conversation starter...or easy and smart guest entertainer...just sitting there waiting for someone to chuckle at the pun.
The book itself is a beautiful piece of work. The subject is what it is, a book about different coffee tables. They are not celebrity coffee tables, or gimicky, just a straight-forward book about tables used to hold a coffee mug.
The Coffee Table, Coffee Table Book
Coffee Table Quotes
As far as a book that does the job for which it is designed, you can't get much more to the point than this.
This book is really quite impressive. The quotes span a wide variety of subjects from philosophy to trends. And once again "coffee table" is in the title, so that in itself will also get a smile most of the time.
Planet Earth: As You've Never Seen It Before
Hands down, the best coffee table book that has ever been on my coffee table. Everyone who has picked it up agrees that THE PICTURES ARE STUNNING. Without a doubt some of the most beautiful and captivating photos of our amazing planet. A sure way to take up 10 minutes to 2 hours of your time. Fascinating.
Planet Earth: As You've Never Seen It BeforePhotography Collections, Catalogues & Exhibitions Books)
Building A Coffee Table
I've been wanting to build a coffee table for awhile and found this downloadable working plan for a
Glass-Topped Coffee Table: Downloadable Woodworking Plan
Of course, this is not something I have just started thinking about. I've had this book for almost 10 years now:
Creating Coffee Tables: An Artistic Approach (Schiffer Book for Woodworkers)
It's an inspiring book for a lazy hobbyist like myself and also a decent conversation piece. It really is more for the Professional or at least, well-equipped amateur woodworker. But there are some really beautiful pieces in there.
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Vivint Gives Back: Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood (VOTE PLEASE!)
The great thing about the internet is how easy it makes it to exchange thoughts and money.
You don't have to write a check and put a stamp on an envelope, you just have to 'click'.
There are tons of charities that are receiving more assistance than ever before and it's because of amazing programs like the one vivint is running now.
When all you have to do is click, it just doesn't get much easier than that...until they have an app that lets you think money to people...where is that app?
Anyway, I'm asking all my friends and readers to take a moment and help a charity close to my heart receive some much needed funding through this great program.
Help AHC: http://www.vivint.com/givesbackproject/charity/57
Go ahead, you can do it...just click.
For less effort than it takes to make your coffee in the morning you can make a real difference in someone's life...
You don't have to write a check and put a stamp on an envelope, you just have to 'click'.
There are tons of charities that are receiving more assistance than ever before and it's because of amazing programs like the one vivint is running now.
When all you have to do is click, it just doesn't get much easier than that...until they have an app that lets you think money to people...where is that app?
Anyway, I'm asking all my friends and readers to take a moment and help a charity close to my heart receive some much needed funding through this great program.
Help AHC: http://www.vivint.com/givesbackproject/charity/57
Go ahead, you can do it...just click.
For less effort than it takes to make your coffee in the morning you can make a real difference in someone's life...
Friday, April 29, 2011
Maple Bacon Coffee!!
I can't wait to wrap my taste buds around this.
It's breakfast flavor without having to eat it all!
BocaJava.com offers this unique, light breakfast blend for only $8/lb.
Back when I was a bachelor, I had a similar experience when my roommate "did the dishes" and served me a cup of coffee that tasted much like maple syrup, bacon grease and soap...
I would expect this to be a slightly more appreciative experience.
It's breakfast flavor without having to eat it all!
BocaJava.com offers this unique, light breakfast blend for only $8/lb.
Back when I was a bachelor, I had a similar experience when my roommate "did the dishes" and served me a cup of coffee that tasted much like maple syrup, bacon grease and soap...
I would expect this to be a slightly more appreciative experience.
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