So, a while back, I found my “preferred” espresso blend, Espresso Allegro from Allegro Handcrafted Coffee, which can be found at Whole Foods Market. It was a search, but its deep rich almost-like-chocolate character, well-balanced spicyness, and natural sweetness was well worth the labor. But as of late, I haven’t gotten around to barely touching my coffee beans.
A week ago, I had the grinds in the portafilter but duty called and I just left them there for several days before returning to them; I had to toss them. The reality is I just haven’t had time to grind, shake, tamp, heat, foam, pull, rinse, clean, etc.
This morning, I decided to make myself a caffe latte. The beans have been in an airtight jar, which worried me because they haven’t really had a chance to breathe or gas. I performed all the obligatory steps for great espresso and milk, but after taking my first sip my worst fears were confirmed–the beans have gone old. I eventually had to add sugar to make it palatable, but nothing could mask the sad fact. Not even Starbucks specially-formulated made-to-mask-crappy-coffee syrups could have done the trick.
As for why I haven’t had the time to tend to my coffee:
Say hello to the fourth and newest member of our family, Evan. He is
tiny, fragile, sleepy, and must-cuddle-you-now adorable. The joy of
God visits me whenever he leans his head on me, softly bumping
his face against mine in search of food. It’s been a tiring week and a
half, but well worth the labor.
awwwww! this makes me want to enter into your phase of life!!!! he’s so cute!!!
he’s so cute!! i really like that last picture with caleb and evan!
awww!! congratulations brian, yuyin and caleb. he’s just adorable. makes me kinda miss holding the little babies:)
hi, cutie! auntie susan is coming to see you again soon… just gotta shake this cold first. 😦 I miss you! (that was for evan, not you, brian… in case there was any confusion about that.)
awwww…. he looks like…caleb!!!two more weeks and auntie mel gets to meet evan too 😉
He’s beautiful my friend!
What an adorable child. The last one with Caleb kissing Evan is the best! Best of luck to the whole family!