The Coffee House

[Dean_Gretsch]

I totally agree. I went to Cairo many years ago as a very young man. Being less than a world traveler at the time, I eagerly accepted a demitasse of Arab coffee, and asked for black please. OMG! Talk about putting hair in places that shouldn't have hair

 

[limr41 11]

I totally agree. I went to Cairo many years ago as a very young man. Being less than a world traveler at the time, I eagerly accepted a demitasse of Arab coffee, and asked for black please. OMG! Talk about putting hair in places that shouldn't have hair

When you order coffee in Turkey, they ask you if you want "şekerli " (with sugar = sweet), "orta" (medium sweet), or "şekersiz (without sugar). They always seemed to be very impressed with a foreign woman asking for şekersiz

 

[Dean_Gretsch]

Food is a great ambassador, isn't it? The local restauranteurs in Korea used to love seeing Americans eat kimchi, and were very generous with the portions when they saw I liked it.

 

[terri47 18]

First, the coffee is never quite strong enough for me, even with the darkest roasts. Also, it bothers me to use the disposable pods. I feel guilty every time I throw one away.

That's what makes these little pod-things a complete non-starter for me. Doesn't have to be Keurig; there are so many knock-offs these days. Plus, regular coffee brands think it's clever to package their brand in these plastic pods so they'll work in the Keurig dispensers. As someone who routinely looks for ways to avoid plastics in general, that's a dismaying trend.

I've consulted with my mom, the quintessential 50's housewife, and it's been a pleasant surprise to see how effective a thin cotton kitchen towel is over bowls, for up to a couple of days. I've looked at places like Etsy, who has some very clever people designing cloth bowl covers, in varying sizes, designed with elastic like a shower cap. I'm so going to invest in a couple of sets!

 

[Dean_Gretsch]

As someone who routinely looks for ways to avoid plastics in general, that's a dismaying trend.

When I am waiting on the first cup, the world's problems take back seat

 

[SquarePeg47 1]

I do not drink coffee. I never have. Can I still hang out in the coffee house?

 

[Dean_Gretsch]

I suppose Kahlua counts

 

[limr41 11]

I do not drink coffee. I never have. Can I still hang out in the coffee house?

 

[terri47 18]

I do not drink coffee. I never have. Can I still hang out in the coffee house?

That's what I was looking for!

 

[terri47 18]

When I am waiting on the first cup, the world's problems take back seat

 

[Jeff1560 60]

Greek coffee for me............

 

[SquarePeg47 1]

I suppose Kahlua counts

You know I’m a mudslide fan! I’ve also been known to have the occasional B52.

 

[limr41 11]

Greek Turkish coffee for me............

FTFY

 

[CherylL4]

Busy day here with deliveries. First Instacart, then Amazon and then a Fedex delivery from B&H. New lens!
The pups checking out the booster car seat. Oscar took ownership.

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Do tell!

16mm f1.4

 

[CherylL4]

I totally agree. I went to Cairo many years ago as a very young man. Being less than a world traveler at the time, I eagerly accepted a demitasse of Arab coffee, and asked for black please. OMG! Talk about putting hair in places that shouldn't have hair

When you order coffee in Turkey, they ask you if you want "şekerli " (with sugar = sweet), "orta" (medium sweet), or "şekersiz (without sugar). They always seemed to be very impressed with a foreign woman asking for şekersiz

I have Turkish coffee and tea sets. Loved when my Turkish daughter lived with us and cooked for me She did show me how to make the coffee and tea.