Would you rather cannonball into a cup of coffee or dive into a mug of hot chocolate? Before you answer you should know that the coffee is a rich brown liquid with a strong bitter scent that rises with the breaking of each boiling bubble. The lip of the coffee cup is flat and steady… Continue reading Would you rather coffee or…
There has been a few mornings lately where up before the rest of my house. There is something to be said for those quiet mornings where I am nestled in the soft glow of a table lamp. The smell of coffee pillows into my face as I take small sips of that hot brew. My… Continue reading Weekend Coffee Share
Each coffee is distinct. This morning my mug carries a deep chestnut brown liquid. I chose my coffee this morning for the nutty smell which is paired with the classic bitter scent that makes a coffee drinker’s mouth water. I know that first sip will slide weightlessly over my tongue leaving the liveliness of creamy… Continue reading Coffee Share: Taste or Smell?
There were crystals in the air when I stepped outside this morning. As I braced against the cold I cast my eyes to the sky. The pale white body of the moon was visible against the grey blue sky and I was suddenly aware of the deep quiet of the early morning and the possibilities… Continue reading Let’s Take a Coffee Break
The smell of coffee is alive in the air. I used to have a dream of owning my own coffee shop. I wanted it to be a cute little shop with big comfy chairs, homemade baked goods, and a country theme. I wanted it to have a family/close friend atmosphere and I wanted to sell… Continue reading Coffee and Dreams
“Don’t’ buy that cup, its haunted!” My friend warned. With an eye roll I stroll to the counter with the cup. Two days later I sit down and try to settle myself in my favourite chair. I cuddle the warm blanket over my legs and a heavy sigh and eye roll follows because I am… Continue reading Haunted Coffee
It’s bold creamy and sweet. The rich Brazilian coffee beans have been brewed perfectly and added to a vanilla flavoured cream to create a coffee lover’s dream. It is cold and smooth on the tongue. With a thoughtful wink over my coffee cup I hold up a scoop of that delicious coffee flavoured ice cream… Continue reading Coffee with a scoop
The sun is shining and the birds are making their soft bird song. The neighbourhood is silent around me; it is too early in the morning for much activity. These are the kinds of mornings that I love. The patio table and chairs are very inviting this morning as I savour the warm coffee in… Continue reading Coffee Outdoors
She wanted to tell a story about a great adventure that centered around coffee. Every day she went to the coffee house and waited for inspiration or adventure itself to find her. She wasn’t going to make her deadline and that pressure wasn’t helping the creative juices flow and it certainly wasn’t helping her look… Continue reading Into the Mug
The sound of coffee bubbling in my little mini coffee maker is music to my ears. Its rippling sound is accompanied by the welcome scent of my morning java. It is a welcome sound in the camper as the rest of my family slumbers. A relaxing sigh couples with the soft sound the coffee is… Continue reading With coffee and waiting for the day to start
Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils 