On episode 25, I am thrilled to have Larry Snyder of episode 18 fame, and Philip Meech, friend and luxury coffee roaster at Caffe Lusso in Redmond. We discuss a favorite, coffee, where it has been in the Seattle area, our time at the big…

Excited to have Edwin Martinez of Onyx Coffee in Bellingham, the source of our single origin Guatemala coffee in our farm coffee roaster, Black Clover Country Coffee.  Edwin and I discuss him growing up in Huehuetenango, what got him into specialty coffee and the journey…

I love iced coffee. Period.  I have for quite some time and although I don’t mind a mug full of good-quality hot coffee at a restaurant or in my home, iced coffee is where it’s at for me. There is much debate, internationally, on new…

I think it has been a long time coming honestly. Wife and I both have been in and out of coffee for years. Mostly on the retail side and Dominica had her own espresso cart at the Issaquah Farmer’s market (BM – before me).  We…

Show Highlights This episode of the podcast is an interview with Tim Cruickshank, US Navy Seal, Retired and the founder of Bonefrog Coffee and Bonefrog Cellars. We discuss some of his Navy Seal background, service and the genesis of the coffee and wine label and…

Like most tales from the Emerald Isle, the origin of Irish Coffee seems to have more versions of its history than could possibly be true. The idea of mixing a spirit or liqueur with coffee most likely has heritage in other parts of Europe. The…

I hate to admit this but I actually like the Pumpkin Spice Lattes. Not everyone makes them well, but a lot of places do and it although I don’t “embrace all that is pumpkin” I have been known to make a pie, maybe some pumpkin…

Developed by the famed inventor of the Aerobie frisbee, Alan Adler, the AeroPress is quite simply one of the best ways to manually create optimal coffee brewing pressure at home. Light and simple to use, we love bringing this along when we are camping. Please…

The V60 Pour Over is one of our personal favorites. Serves 1-2 balanced cups of coffee and since it takes a little more time, give you that zen coffee-brewing experience along the way. Like the Chemex, the V60 shows up the complexities and nuance of…

You probably saw the post. Most likely you loved it. I supposed outside of cooking, it is one area I know a little something about…sons. I decided on this Father’s Day that I should share 10 more things a dad should teach his son. Basic…