If you don’t get the reference, it’s to Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers. They made up a rather large chunk of my childhood. In a rather random blast to the past the other night, a small group of my friends and myself ended up watching the first ever episode of Power Rangers on Netflix Instant Play, and it has brought up some memories. Now, most of my memories involving them are vague. I hardly remember the show. I do remember a few key things though. There were dinosaurs
Coffee Shop
One of the great things about working in a coffee shop beyond the previously mentioned learning how to make drinks with an espresso machine is getting to experiment with drinks I already know I like. Yesterday, I was asked to make a Cup of Lovin’. Basically, it’s a latte with a shot of syrup and anything else I want to throw at it. I will also note that for a while I thought Coworker was saying “Cup Eleven”, not Cup of Lovin’. I spent all last week trying to figure out how a “Cup Eleven” […]
The Art of Making Espresso
I have a list somewhere of things I’d like to try in my life time. In some cases, these things do not mean just try, but fully learn and understand. Many of you know that I am a wine, tea, and hot chocolate connoisseur (which I sometimes think is just a fancy term for fanatic). One thing that has never really been added to that list thanks to my insistance on not becoming a caffeine addict is coffee. However, that being said, I have always wanted to learn how to use an espresso machine.
Intro to Wine and Vermont Made Wines
It occurred to me that the Vermont wine category has not been thoroughly explored by many of the more discriminant wine fanatics. I’m not saying this is true for all of them, just a large portion. In fact, to the individual who is unfamiliar with wine, there are three places wine comes from: California, France, and Italy. This individual will also tell you something else: If you want good wine cheap, get a Californian. Well, that is the opinion of someone unfamiliar. First of all, Red Truck (or White Truck or Pink Truck – it’s […]
This Week’s Recommendation: Grüner Veltliner Hugo 2010
It is always nice to know a wine you suggested to someone is a particular success with them. I am not a sommelier by any stretch of the imagination, but I have been able to find good wines, and thanks to a job at a wine store for the 2010 season, I know a few more good wines than I used to. I have, in recent months, begun to act as a “personal sommelier” of sorts for my friends, often being asked to suggest wines for particular meals or to hunt down wines for friends […]
Sherlock Holmes and John Watson
It’s a bit of a curiosity that’s sprung up, but has probably been coming on for a while. It all started with a simple observation: “Have you been moving the coasters on the side table around?” I asked my roommate a couple weeks after we moved in. “Huh? No, I haven’t.”
Out to the Ol’ Irish Pub
I have been wanting to go to Ri Ra’s in downtown Burlington for a long time. I’ve heard great things about it. There is also the fact that it is an Irish Pub. And for anyone who’s been to a real Irish pub in Ireland (or even if you’ve been to a pub in Britain and miss that), you know that’s not a word you readily throw around when talking about Irish themed pubs in America. Last night may not have been the best time to go out. If any of you are up northern […]