Unlike Wine, coffee does not get better with age

I like it hot and fresh. The fresher the coffee, the better the taste. Call me particular and I won't mind. I just love my coffee. Lately, I have experimented with blends like Komodo Dragon, Italian, Starbucks Christmas blend and Espresso roast. My favorite is Komodo Dragon poured as soon as it finishes dripping but I like all coffee even more made pour over style. It just has a rich flavor that nothing surpasses, not even a French press.

Enjoying dinner at Gratzi

Guest post written by Rick Unstead

Gratzi is a wonderful Italian restaurant in Ann Arbor, Michigan. While I do not live in Ann Arbor I live just a fifteen minute drive away and rarely eat anything more substantial than quick service food in the city. Last week I finally decided that my girlfriend deserved a real treat. I looked up the menu at Gratzi and found that the food looked extremely unique. I set my new alarm I’d just picked out from some of the home security packages I’d seen online and went to pick my girlfriend up at her apartment. 

We hopped onto  US 23 and drove down to Ann Arbor. The valet parked my car and I tipped him a few dollars. There was no line which was great because I had not made reservations. Our waiter was extremely attentive and made sure we knew what the daily specials were. Our drink orders were relatively simple, just a glass of the house wine for the both of us. The wine arrived extremely fast and our meal order was taken. My girlfriend and I decided that we would split a mixed grill between the two of us. Twenty minutes later it came to the table and was medium rare as we had requested. We were so full after that! The bill came and was surprisingly affordable. I paid and returned my girlfriend home. Overall, I think both my girlfriend and I would enjoy going to Gratzi again.

If I moved to Los Angeles would I like the Coffee Shops?

Recently, my husband Cephas and I contemplated a move to Los Angeles to further some projects and we wondered what it would be like to move to such a big city. I mean, we are coffee fanatics so would we like the coffee shops there? And the whole idea of moving is a little overwhelming but a friend suggested that we call some Los Angeles Movers to handle all the technical aspects of the physical moving. That is a great relief just to think about it.

Find Repair Shops for any Vehicle or Repair

Many makes and models of vehicles inundate the automobile market today so it is increasingly difficult to find auto repair shops that specialize in certain types of vehicles. With the help of a website like Repair Pal, that problem is solved because their all inclusive listings will help you find help for your vehicle at a Los Angeles auto repair or a repair shop located in Brooklyn.

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Planning the Perfect Summer Vacation

This is a guest post by Anderson Toms

This year just like every other year I was dreading sitting down for my summer vacation planning! Now that is all done I can honestly say planning may have been the best part, I had a blast looking at all the hotels online, comparing prices and trying to decide exactly where we were going to go!

Unique Opportunity to learn about Forex Strategies

As your host to The Midnight Writer's Cafe, I am striving to provide unique versatile content. Most people visit coffee shops to share a warm or cold beverage, the news, to surf the internet and to share information on everything from burping babies to stock trading. I'll just jump to the far end of that spectrum, mix it up a little and move around the vast topic base that makes visiting a coffee shop so unique. Put on your trader's cap because you are in for a unique opportunity to learn about Forex strategies and betting tips. I'm referring to a site that wants to share his personal experience in this field. Visit HYIP and Forex daily update to learn about Free soccer betting signal.

Girl with a Purpose gives Healthy Eating Advice

I stumbled upon a blog that empowers girls and young women to make better life decisions, according to their subtitle. I believe the author has lived up to its precept. Gillian Campbell lives in Jamaica. Her blog is clean with a white background and lively informative posts. The reading material offers nutrition and health information for well balanced nutrition that includes suggestions for alternatives to meat for obtaining protein. If you are a vegetarian or are considering a diet change, click on over to Girl With a Purpose (GWAP) Blog to find out what she's got cooking on this week's menu. Take a pen and tablet with you because Gillian gives some great information in multiple areas.

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Learn to Play the Piano Better with Yoke Wong

Yoke Wong is a piano instructor who teaches adults how to play better. Whether you are skilled or mediocre, her instructions are video taped and available on CD so you can follow along easily. In time and with practice, you will become a better piano player using her piano lessons and by practicing the methods that Yoke Wong teaches.

Auto Repairs is a Common Topic over Coffee

I spend a lot of time in coffee shops as my husband and I travel around the country and we have heard all kinds of conversations in all sorts of cafes. Spring fever is in full swing and I've got travel fever so I'll be visiting more coffee shops. This means extra wear and tear on my vehicle and yours, too if you travel much in the summer months.

Discuss Auto Insurance over a Cup of Java

It can be a difficult task choosing car insurance because there are so many companies and many important factors to consider in making this decision. Literally, your well being depends on choosing the right coverage for your needs. I personally prefer a relaxed atmosphere like a coffee shop for making such important decisions. Take your laptop and log onto the Safety First page of American Car Quotes and read the most important feature of auto insurance policies. Safety is the first rule in driving so its no wonder it would be the first recommended consideration in choosing a policy.

Drink Italian Roast if you like a Rich, Bold Coffee

My husband Cephas and I have experimented with coffee roasts and flavors as well as brands. In our experience, we learned a lot about our coffee preferences. I want to share that with you now.

Avenue of the Giants Redwood Cafes

The scenery and ambience of this historic Redwood highway is both breathtaking and awe- inspiring. For coffee lovers, the trip is even more memorable because of the quaint coffee shops and coffee booths along this twenty-five mile stretch of magnificence. To truly enjoy the drive, take your time and stop at all the little towns and historic sites along the way. Take in the view, enjoy the natural settings and pause a few minutes at each of the coffee shops to experience the flavor the Avenue of the Giants has to offer.

In my Travels I’ve visited lots of Coffee Shops

I am a bonafide Starbucks fan! No contest. Give me a choice in coffee shops, I’ll choose it over another any time. When I select coffee in a grocery store or specialty health shop, I always look for Starbucks brand first. If there is a good organic brand available, I give it strong consideration…unless there is a Starbucks Italian roast available. In my travels with my husband Cephas, we have visiited dozens of coffee shops and cafes but I have not shared many of those adventures with my readers. It’s time to start sharing.

Cephas Drinking in the View of Mount Shasta and a cup of Starbucks

Last spring we took a tour from the coast of California into the Redwoods then over to Mount Shasta. Our trip took us through some scenic high mountains then up through Oregon into the National Forest of the Ochocos. From there, we drove up to the Dalles and followed I-84 along the Hood River. This leg of our journey was awesome filled with mountains, rivers and waterfalls. The one thing that stayed with us to all these sites was good coffee. The photo below is one taken of Cephas standing with Mount Shasta for his backdrop.

Does the view improve the taste? Of course it does! Even if it’s Starbucks. Cephas had fun posing for this photo. He likes the TV show NCIS so this is his impersonation of Gibbs drinking all the coffee on the show.