Coffee woes
An espresso machine has not been in the budget, but it is fixin to be. For one I am not that crazy about drip coffee, as it tends to feel weak and watery in comparison to espresso, so when I order coffee, I always have an espresso shot or two added to the coffee or I order an americano. Those of you who know me may be rolling your eyes and argue that I don’t really drink coffee, because it is decaf, but I love the taste, and I find comfort in drinking it, and I want it very strong, because I love the boldness and consistency. So I feel like when I make coffee at home, I waste a lot, trying to get it right, which it never is.
This morning, after doing nothing out of the ordinary, I made my “coffee” and went to my studio to check things out. When I came back, coffee was all over the floor. ACK! For some reason it had overflowed. Thankfully I was calm from having meditated (even though I really sat quietly at my alter, while not so random thoughts consumed my mind>another story at another time perhaps), but regardless of that I felt calm (and still do), so I was not in a furry (which this could arguably be grounds for). I had just enough (barely) coffee left to make some more. I did not want to go to the market so early, and thankfully didn’t have to. wshoo!
Of course I want a super nice espresso machine, and maybe through some searching, I won’t have to give my right arm for one. Yes, they can be pricey. I really NEED a new washer and dryer, as mine came with the house, and are very old and not doing my clothes any favors. Do I NEED and espresso machine, NO, but…
Why must I always be so practical?
May 10th, 2007 at 2:34 pm
When I bought my weekender house, the VERY 1st thing I bought was a coffeemaker. To me, given that coffee is something I have every morning, that is far more practical (and cheaper) than a new washer dryer.
I’ve had great luck with coffee makers by Krups, because the coffee seems to brew a little darker. On my last go-round of coffee maker purchasing, I bought a total of 4 (returning the ones that made bad-tasting coffee along the way.) I’m not sure what the parameters are, but I used the same brand of coffee, same amount of both coffee and water, and each machine produced a different brew. Cuisinart was the worst dishwater of all, yet a lot of friends like that brand. I’m suspicious of their tastes now. ; )
Go get yourself one, and enjoy it.
May 10th, 2007 at 4:48 pm
arline, i have one of those bottom of the line Krups espresso makers and it serves me well. keep in mind i have never had a fancy one, but i just learned how to make it work for me.
also, you should join the Memphis Online Garage Sale group on Yahoo. there are people on there selling W/D sets all the time, sometimes that are only a year or so old. maybe you will see a fancy espresso machine there, too.
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