I’ve also created a new window display to highlight that we do art, framing, and coffee. It was so fun to do and I love how it turned out. I just wish that I could take a picture of it without all the reflections in the glass!
Brew Plum
I’ve been working to get everything just right for the grand opening on Friday. Here is the new cafe area in the front window of the gallery.
So, the really big news is that I have acquired a wonderful espresso machine! (It’s a La Pavoni from the PUB series, if you’re interested.) It was love at first sight, and ever since it’s been installed I’ve had so much fun using it - especially when it comes to creating new drinks!
Johnson City Press video about the upcoming First Friday exhibit, which will feature 10-12 body painted models (including me - I will be painted with a coffee theme!)
The interview with Ren Allen is great - she’s such a talented make up artist and an awesome, awesome lady. It’s definitely not a First Friday to miss!
At the The Rocks - Aroma Festival 3000 coffee cups were filled with different amounts of milk in coffee to make a giant mona lisa.
This First Friday - July 3rd
I’m running a special on Iced Coffee for First Friday. A 16 ounce cup is only $1.50 and is an excellent way to cool off while getting a caffeine boost!
I’ll also have ice cream sandwiches, ice cream drumsticks, and frozen lemonade available to help you cool off on a hot July night!
Slashfood's Tips for Using a French Press
The French press is truly the best method of brewing coffee. One of the first items I purchased for the coffee bar was a press, so I could offer that option to my customers. This article has some handy hints for brewing at home.
On Regulars
One of the best parts about working in a coffee bar is getting to know your regulars. The regulars aren’t just customers - they become friends who brighten my day whenever they come in for their usual.
My day got off to a fantastic start, because one of my first customers today was a regular from my days at the Books-A-Million cafe, who went on to become one of my regulars at Starbucks. They had heard that I had started the coffee bar and came to find me! It’s good seeing old friends again - and making new friends too!
Another satisfied customer!
The past few days, I’ve been trying to come up with the perfect blended coffee recipe. (I’m calling my frozen coffee beverages “blended coffees” as the more popular name, “frappuccino” will land you in big trouble with Starbucks!)
So, I got my ingredients together and my first attempt came out as sheer perfection! I made a blended mocha, and it is velvety smooth and delicious. I have a feeling that my blended coffees are going to become very popular!
