Photo 365 - Day 145 (Coffee Pod)

Day 145 (November 24th, 2010)
Title: Coffee Pod

Over a year ago, we bought this amazing little coffee machine called a Nespresso.  Its basically a small jet engine that blast water through these little aluminum "pods" filled with coffee.  Both the pods and machine are very European and have a "art-Deco" feel to them (smooth lines and curves, geometric shapes, etc).  Now every time I make a cup of coffee, I feel all futuristic and snazzy.  Ah, the power of caffeine! 

Enjoy!

(And yes, I know the machines are kinda expensive, but once you get one making a great cuppa only cost about $1.00) 

Photo 365 - Day 128 (Coffeetastic)

Day 128 (November 8th, 2010)
Title: Coffeetastic

What better way to start a Sunday than with a coffee.  And not just a 'Bucks, or a Peets, but we are talking about Verve (Santa Cruz's ninja-esq coffee oasis of goodness)!  The most coffeetastic of all coffiness.  I have no idea how the coffee ninja's do that little "milk art" thing on top, but I'm always impressed by it.  Supposedly they actually have a competition for it!  And they have fans in Verve!, that look like propellers.   So, while you're sitting there, drinking you 4th quad-espresso and you decide to look up, it looks like you are being strafed by P-51 mustangs!  So, as the barista tells you: "Sir, you are not being attacked, please get out from under the table.  You are scaring the other customers." you know you are not alone!!  And they have nifty wooden signs too.  With words on them.  That I can't read because my eyes are moving too fast.  I'm thinking that perhaps, just perhaps, I should cut down a bit on the beans myself.  Oooooh!  Look, I can see the wings on a hummingbird flapping!  They are quick, quick, quick!    

Enjoy!