Posts Tagged ‘coffee’

“Give the Bitch Her Chocolate,” Polish & Wotz

Friday, January 30th, 2009

Pros: Deliciously vulgar and offensive; sarcasm paired with darling vintage illustrations
Cons: Deliciously vulgar and offensive
Rating: 5 out of 5

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“Coffee Drinks,” Michael Turback

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

Pros: Delicious flavors and exciting ideas
Cons: Impractical for anyone but a professional barista
Rating: 3 out of 5

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“Coffee,” Betty Rosbottom

Monday, March 17th, 2008

Pros: Great balance between technique & recipes; wonderful recipes; gorgeous photos
Cons: None
Rating: 5 out of 5

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Senseo Coffee Maker Model HD7810, EcoPad refillable pod, and Douwe Egberts Medium Roast Coffee

Monday, October 2nd, 2006

Pros: Very convenient; quick and easy to operate and clean
Cons: A tad expensive; the Douwe Egberts coffee is exceptionally bitter, acidic, and caffeinated; the water reservoir is a little clumsy to fill; slightly messy
Rating: 3 out of 5
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“The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Starting & Running a Coffee Bar,” by Susan Gilbert, W. Eric Martin, and Linda Formichelli

Monday, June 5th, 2006

Pros: Informative; comprehensive; entertaining; fun; well-focused
Cons: Not a one
Rating: 5 out of 5
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