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Dec
21
An Update on the Espresso Machine
Due to the issues mentioned in this post, we experimented and determined that it was partially down to the grind. I brought home some ground espresso from the cafe I work at, and it brought the time to pour a shot up, which was good. However, we’re still not getting fantastic crema. Perhaps it’s just [...]
Dec
16
New Espresso Machine & Problems
Our family got a new espresso machine yesterday. It’s a Rancilio Silvia, and it looks really, really good. According to most reviews, it pours a pretty good shot, too. We’re having some problems with it, though, and I was wondering if the blogosphere had any suggestions.
As far as I’ve been taught, a 1 oz. shot [...]
Nov
28
It Was a Good Week
Sunday – Drank a Stella, ate a revel bar (from work) while watching the newest episode of Top Gear
Monday – Drank some good tea while listening to the “Charlie Brown Christmas” soundtrack and being busy
Tuesday – Went to typography class, came home an hour early and watched a fantastic episode of House
Wednesday – Boring
Thursday – [...]
