Brew Plum

freshe: <3 So adorable and probably just as delicious. I...

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:04:46 -0500

freshe:

<3

So adorable and probably just as delicious. I must try this!

Sea Salt and Black Pepper truffle - this one is the best...

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:58:08 -0500

Sea Salt and Black Pepper truffle - this one is the best possible combination of sweet, spicy, and salty.

cayenne pepper truffle - these are my favourites

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:56:10 -0500

cayenne pepper truffle - these are my favourites

Turtle truffles, rolled in chopped pecans and drizzled with...

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:54:30 -0500

Turtle truffles, rolled in chopped pecans and drizzled with Ghirardelli caramel.

Nikki of Cabaret Chocolates was here making truffles and I had...

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:52:08 -0500

Nikki of Cabaret Chocolates was here making truffles and I had to take pictures of how beautiful they are. The truffles are available individually or in gift boxes. I know I would be delighted to receive a box of the cayenne truffles!

Today, I’m drinking a Gingerbread Latte, topped with...

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:08:49 -0500

Today, I’m drinking a Gingerbread Latte, topped with cinnamon and nutmeg.

more crafty coffee goodness - diy coffee stencils. i can’t...

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:08:38 -0500

more crafty coffee goodness - diy coffee stencils. i can’t wait to try my hand at making some and then experiment with cocoa, nutmeg, cinnamon, sprinkles, etc!

cardboard wreath, made from used cup sleeves. what a clever way...

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:04:00 -0500

cardboard wreath, made from used cup sleeves. what a clever way to reuse something that often gets thrown away. i love the different textures.

via craftzine.

This is the basket that I’m donating to the Hands On...

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:55:39 -0500

This is the basket that I’m donating to the Hands On Museum’s Night of Lights Gala. It includes two bags of coffee from Vienna Coffee Company, a handmade ceramic mug by Alex and Lisa Lapella, and a handknit coffee cozy by me. The Night of Lights is a wonderful event and is the main fundraiser for the Hands On Museum, so I really encourage you to go.

A couple of weeks ago, Allison Alfonso interviewed me for the...

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:22:43 -0400

A couple of weeks ago, Allison Alfonso interviewed me for the “Meet Your Neighbour” column that runs in the Press on Mondays, and the article was published today! She did a wonderful job and I am very grateful for it.

I am only able, however, to knit one sweater per month. I wish I could knit a sweater a week as she has me quoted, but I am far from that amazing. Haha.

I’ve also created a new window display to highlight that...

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:07:59 -0400

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!

I’ve been working to get everything just right for the...

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:52:39 -0400

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...

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:46:53 -0400

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...

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:29:46 -0400

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!

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Sat, 25 Jul 2009 11:11:32 -0400

tanya77:

onefootinthegrave:

commacommachameleon:

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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

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:38:33 -0400

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

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:29:25 -0400

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

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 13:02:32 -0400

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!

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 12:52:17 -0400

Another satisfied customer!

The past few days, I’ve been trying to come up with the...

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:27:00 -0400

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!