Smelling the Coffee

Searching for the Perfect Latte – at home.

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:19:23 -0800

Just got laid off? Can’t find a job? Have less money in this nationwide downturn? Join thousands of others as we try and find ways to cut down expenditure and stretch out our ever decreasing incomes....

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No Decaf For You At Starbucks

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 14:00:12 -0800

Have you noticed that starbucks won't serve you decaf anymore after noon? Isn't after noon when people want decaf, so they aren't kept awake all night? I'm sure it makes sense to some MBA...

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Aftermath Of Menlo Park Peet's Fire

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:25:43 -0800

Almanac : Fire: Peet's and Calla may be shut for months,There were coffee and scones this morning at Peet's Coffee & Tea at the corner of University Drive and Santa Cruz Avenue in Menlo Park, but...

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Menlo Park CA Peets Fire

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:44:05 -0800

I JUST heard that the Menlo Park Peet's is on fire. This was the second Peet's to open. I found this: 3-Alarm Fire Burns In Downtown Menlo Park - cbs5.com,A fire burning in downtown Menlo Park...

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Starbucks VIA™ Ready Brew -- OK, What?

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 11:45:36 -0800

OK, what? Starbucks INSTANT? Starbucks VIA™ Ready Brew instant coffee.Starbucks has found a way to offer a truly great cup of coffee that you can prepare by just adding water. Other instant...

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French press review

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:08:38 -0800

Forte Promotions, a company that offers custom printed apparel and promotional products, recently sent me their "Coffee House Cafe Set" for a review. It's a nice set, including a small French press...

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Indonesia Flores from Peet's

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:26:40 -0800

I just received this from Peet's -- A special roasting of Indonesia Flores, with only two roasting days. You can see more and order online. I have taken advantage of these special online-only...

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Starbucks New Corporate Jet - And labor law Violations

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:44:49 -0800

This just in: Starbucks spends lavishly on corporate jet for CEO while cutting back on worker benefits and hours,The IWW Starbucks Workers Union has issued a statement in response to Starbuck’s...

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Urban Homesteader

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:40:15 -0800

I read the article (How You Can Start a Farm in Heart of the City) that was quoted by Dave in an earlier post. That is exactly what I am – an urban homesteader. This paragraph is me: Before you...

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Click the Dog

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:19:25 -0800

Click the dog!

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Local Food

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:36:27 -0800

We grow some of our own food in a small garden. Our garbage largely goes into a compost pile. This is in a regular neighborhood. So I thought I would pass this along: How You Can Start a Farm in...

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Holiday Greetings From The Johnsons

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:00:41 -0800

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Dancimals

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:37:30 -0800

Dancimals by my wife, Sudeep. Click any image to go see: JUST in time for Christmas!

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If You Vote, Starbucks Buys You Coffee

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:49:24 -0800

If you care enough to vote, we care enough to give you a free cup of coffee. Come into any participating Starbucks on Nov. 4th, tell us you voted, and we'll proudly give you a tall cup of brewed...

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A Halloween Coffee Story

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:44:20 -0800

From an email I received: A man was walking home alone late one foggy night, when behind him he hears: BUMP... BUMP... BUMP...

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