This is what wednesday was like over at the bungalow. Late breakfast of orange-cranberry scones and lemon curd (all home made) and a delicious coffee drink. Our friends Bryce and Brian had seriously gotten into making wicked coffee at home several years ago. We would go over to their place and hone in on their stash all the time... until they decided to move to Toronto because Bryce got a part playing a hobbit in the Lord of the Rings musical.
As a remedy to this loss, we decided to use a bunch of garage sale money from when we first consolidated properties (when you have 2 of everything) and purchase our own little commercial espresso machine. We first got the Rancillio Silvia with a fantastic matching grinder and it provided us with a few years of espresso magic. Then, we decided to upgrade to the Wega Mini Nova and have it plumbed into the water system. We love coffee. And on the urging of Bryce and Brian who are currently still living in Toronto, we are now members at the Merchants of Green Bean. This means we get green beans and roast at home, so coffee is gorgeously fresh and tasty!
The coffee thing is a blessing and a curse. It means that when everybody is out and about and wants Starbucks I'm kind of like, "uh... okay" because I'd rather drink the coffee from my house.
Anyway, after a breakfast, Dougal and I walked over to redbike to pick up the beater Raleigh and then rode it home. The bike guys made a ball out of elastic bands covered in tape for D. After a good romp and putting my Stockholm Design House Carrie basket onto the bike, we were on our way!
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Hey Miss Sarah;
Love the coffee post! If your nea roaster ever gives up the ghost, you can use a popcorn popper. I discovered this some years ago when our roaster from the Green Bean guys gave up (The glass cylinder fell apart from the heat).
Tell me, what do you do about the smoke? We gave up roasting our own when we bought our house because we found that even with fans going the roaster produced a rather gummy smoke that my dear spouse just could not abide in the new house.
From the sound of it, I'd rather have coffee at your house than at Starbucks, too! I'm also intrigued by your lemon curd -- have you ever posted the recipe?
Morgan,
Oh, the smell! We actually roast in the bathroom and close the door. There's a super fan in there, and afterwards, we light a candle. Not an elaborate set up, but it works:)
I've heard about the magic of popcorn poppers! We'll have to switch over to that once the roaster dies. Go coffee!
S*
Trisha,
Ooo... posting recipes! I haven't done that before... it feel like it's cheating because it was SO easy and I got it from recipes.com. Here it is:
1 cup white sugar
3 eggs
1 cup fresh lemon juice
3 lemons, zested
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until smooth. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest and butter. Cook in the microwave for one minute intervals, stirring after each minute until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the microwave, and pour into small sterile jars. Store for up to three weeks in the refrigerator.
Orange cranberry scones and lemon curd - that sounds (and looks) lovely. An inspiration for me to try to bake, even if I fail, which I probably will.
Dottie,
It was so easy! If you have a food processor:) It's just a series of putting stuff in the processor and blitzing it. then it's sort of crumbly. You pour it out, and roll it up in your hands in whatever shape (some people do a big rectangle then cut it into triangles) and chuck it in the oven. The thing I love about scones is that they're supposed to be dry and crunchy on the outside. More room for error?
wonderful! I love this post- coffee lovers unite♥and Dougal is adorableeee
mmm scones....
Dougal looks cute as usual. Is his nail any better?
Great photo! I am, as usual Sarah, very inspired. I feel a little guilty about not contributing to the economy by going out for breakfast on the weekend but there is something so cozy about baking and serving coffee at home with family and friends. I hope our recession teaches us a greater appreciation for the simple pleasures of staying home.
Well, that sounds like a positively perfect day! Especially the part where you got to ride that bike home. Thanks for the lovely post.
Thanks! I don't have a food processor ('cause I would never use it). Would a blender work?
Wow, you make coffee sound and taste good. Sadly I am not a coffee lover, far to bitter for my taste buds but you do paint a tasty picture.
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