Coffee

Posts here are devoted to the simple joy of coffee—whether it’s a nitro oat latte in Fargo or a tasting flight during a road trip. I share notes on cafés visited, beans tried and the small moments that make each cup memorable.

Jul 5, 2013 ∞

Winnie the Pooh enjoys tiny coffees too. Urban Bean Coffee

Winnie the Pooh stuffed toy in a red shirt sitting behind a small latte on a cafe counter.

Jun 16, 2013 ∞

It’s possible that I may have more demitasse cups than Urban Bean Coffee. 😊

Decorated demitasse espresso cups turned upside down on top of a chrome espresso machine, each cup featuring colorful hand-drawn designs.

Jun 16, 2013 ∞

This may be coffee cheating, but its awesome.

Nespresso milk frother on a granite countertop with a red container and VTech cordless phone in the background

May 22, 2013 ∞

That espresso shot was a disaster. Tough at home when you are only making 1-2.

May 11, 2013 ∞

Mothers Day BBQ Ribs

Made dry rubs for 5 full racks of ribs and pork shoulder. Firing up Big Green Egg today for Mothers Day BBQ.

Ready for dry rub.

Five raw racks of pork ribs laid out on baking sheets across a black granite kitchen counter near the sink, ready for seasoning.

Rubbed. Time to get Big Green Egg smoking.

Five racks of pork ribs coated in red dry rub on baking sheets, resting on a stovetop before smoking.

Even the little Big Green Egg is working today.

Dry-rubbed pork shoulder on the grate of a small Big Green Egg kamado grill, lid open, light smoke visible, red BBQ gloves beside it.

Channeling Mike Rock “Fat cap up.”

They fit! Five racks on Big Green Egg! See ya in a couple hours.

Five racks of dry-rubbed pork ribs standing upright in a rib rack inside an open Big Green Egg ceramic smoker on a wood deck.

Double Big Green Egg style.

Two Big Green Egg ceramic grills set into a large wooden table on a deck, one smoking, with a tray of raw meat and tools between them.

The temperature shock introduced by a cold plate setter entering the Big Green Egg takes patience to manage.

A short break from all the pork. ☕️

Espresso streaming from a portafilter spout into a white illy collection cup on a stainless steel espresso machine drip tray

Pulled. Wrapped in foil for rest.

Five dry-rubbed pork rib racks standing upright in a rib rack inside an open Big Green Egg kamado smoker, deeply caramelized.

Finished ribs. Lets eat!

Large pile of smoked dry-rub pork ribs cut into sections and heaped in a round metal pan on a dark granite kitchen counter.

Sauce reheated from Mike Rock!

Large pile of smoked pork ribs in a round pan on a gas stovetop next to a pot of simmering red barbecue sauce with tongs resting nearby.

For those keeping track of my grilling today, the pork shoulder is still on the Big Green Egg. Currently 165 temp.

May 10, 2013 ∞

Very good macchiato at Urban Bean Coffee this am.

Red ceramic espresso cup with heart latte art on a white saucer with a decorative spoon, set on a dark counter.

Apr 30, 2013 ∞

Double down. Urban Bean Coffee ☕️

Two cups of coffee on a red wood table, one white cup with heart latte art, one dark red cup on a saucer, two small spoons nearby.

Apr 11, 2013 ∞

Espresso and snow.

Espresso pouring from a double-spout portafilter into an illy cup, with a snow-covered patio visible through the window behind.

Apr 3, 2013 ∞

Delicious espresso at Metropolis.

Espresso with golden crema in a white ceramic demitasse cup on a saucer with a silver teaspoon, on a dark table.

Apr 2, 2013 ∞

Standard espresso at Wormhole Coffee in Chicago.

Espresso in a round white ceramic cup on a white saucer with a small cookie and a spoon, on a wood table.

Wormhole Macchiato! WINNER!