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Cupid has arrived early!!!
Cupid has arrived early!We're starting off the month with some great specials to celebrate the month of love. (I hope you're living ea... -
Coffee is not a word, it's a sentence!
This week's news - Coffee is not a word, it's a sentence. We just saw this posted in a Mississippi coffee shop yesterday and thought it ap... -
Would I really tell someone NOT to drink coffee???
The concept of me telling someone not to drink coffee seems foreign. However, this past week, I received an e-mail from someone asking if our coffe... -
The St. Johns Farmers Market Returns!!!
It's time again for the St. Johns Farmers Market to open. The season begins this Saturday, June 4th and continues through November 19th. It sound... -
Time for the Portland Rose Festival!
Greetings Everyone, This weekend marks the beginning of The Portland Rose Festival. And unlike many years, it looks as though the weather will be ... -
Be ready for Memorial Day!!!
Memorial Day is generally the kick-off to a season of bbq'ing so I thought I'd share a recipe for dry rub for any type of meat you choose. Oh and o... -
More new faces!!!
This week we'd like to welcome another new member to our staff. In addition to a passion for excellent coffee, Kirk Sanchez brings a nice quiet ene... -
The times they are a'changing...
As someone once said, "the only constant is change". This past week has been a perfect example of that. The most obvious change for me occurred th... -
'Tis Tax Time!!!
So it's tax day. I'm not sure what else I can say about that. :) I'm always reminded of the Beatles song, "Tax Man", on this day. For those of you ... -
Considering the bee crisis...
Recently, the following article from RealSimple Magazine was shared with me and I thought it appropriate to share with you since we provide and off... -
Spring break is going, going, gone.
Another year, another spring break. I hope everyone has had an enjoyable Spring break, for those of you who've been able to take some time off. It'... -
Time to take a coffee nap?
So far this month's weather has held true to the saying, "Come in like a lion" and, I'm hoping, will "go out like a lamb"! It's been just a little ... -
How to brew coffee in a moka pot and eating crow.
There are a few things to top off this week's newsletter. First of all, big congrats to our customer, GiGi's Cafe in the Hillsdale neighborhood of ... -
Super Bowl Sunday coffee recipes
As most of you know, this Sunday is the annual Super Bowl. Whether or not you're a football fan, it's oftentimes a great excuse to cook and/or bake... -
Happy Halloween!
Well, this certainly feels like the perfect Halloween weather. Blustery, with rain and lots of leaves on the ground. We have the perfect beverage s... -
Coffee martini anyone?
A couple weeks ago I mentioned I was "no party planner" and geesh, was that ever the truth. Things for the grand opening/first-year anniversary cel... -
Mexican Pottery has arrived!
This past Monday we received our shipment of pottery from JMB Talavera in Delores Hidalgo, Mexico. And is usually the case, it exceeded our expecta... -
We have bike racks!
Greetings Everyone, Only a week ago, an engineer from the Portland Department of Transportation visited our shop to assess the location of our pro... -
Happy Father's Day!
Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there. It looks like it's going to be a stellar weekend so I hope you get to spend some time with your famil...