Hot, steamy and rich smelling. It is an earthy scent that is hard to ignore. The odour alone encourages the brain to power up, both a social and mental stimulant. Before that first sip hits the taste buds the eyes must have a feast. The untainted colour, without cream, milk or sugar, is a burnt… Continue reading Coffee
If we were having coffee tea, I would share with you that I had mentioned to our coffee share friend, Gary, when the snows where still fresh on the ground that I was going to try tea for a few coffee shares. So here we are. The loose leaf is a blend of browns: sandy… Continue reading Let’s try tea.
This medium for recording information is cased with a decorative protective cover. Without even opening the pages a person’s senses come alive. A musky sweet smell clings to the pulpy ink stained collection of bound sheets. It is an aged earthy odour that carries the secrets of this book’s journey. In addition, each letter filled… Continue reading Book
Gala, Braeburn, red delicious, Cortland, fuji, empire, cameo and Jonagold – there is nothing like an apple with its rich collection of minerals and vitamins. The bright red skin is slightly waxy. This exterior layer protects the crisp flesh beneath. The whitish meat is sweet, tart and juicy and at its center are seed pockets… Continue reading Apple
I tap my fingers, slow and rhythmic, against the empty page of my notebook. I watched my hand move my pencil backwards and up, line after line. Each letter traced over with the lead tip vanished from the page until I found myself here. My hand is unoccupied. My HB pencil evaporated into a thin… Continue reading Unwritten
The café isn’t frightfully busy. It is just busy enough that there is a soft hum of conversation around me that mixes with the faint sound of music. The smell of coffee is the dominant note in the air and it is welcoming. There is no sense of urgency in this environment: sit, sip, and… Continue reading I miss coffee dates at the coffee shop
At the end of February, to start my virtual coffee post I began describing where I’m having my coffee or favourite places that I have had my coffee. So, today the soft cushions of the sofa await me. I plan to wedge myself into the corner comfortably with my legs pulled up. Over top of… Continue reading Another coffee drinking location to mark as my favourite
Feet up on the dashboard with my butt nestled into the passenger’s seat. The sun is low in the sky with the promise of a warm sunny day. The radio can just be heard over the sound of the tires on the pavement and the wind outside my window. The smell of strong coffee, truck… Continue reading Another favourite place to drink my coffee
The A to Z Blogging Challenge takes place yearly in April. For the month of April, bloggers post everyday except Sundays to match up with the letters of the alphabet. So, April 1 posts are dedicated to the letter A, April 2 posts are dedicated to letter B and so on… As mention, Sundays are… Continue reading A to Z Challenge Theme Reveal 2022
Where would I like to be drinking my coffee today? One of my favourite coffee drinking locations was my grandmother’s cottage. It was those early morning coffees from my 20’s. The sun would be shining bright with the promise of a great day and the world around me would be quiet and still. I would… Continue reading Associated coffee cup memories
Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils 