Coffee & Reading the Morning Paper

HELLO LONG WEEKEND. This was a heavy week in the United States, so I am sending you all light and hope so that we can have the energy and good-will to effect change in our country. Take it easy and protect your family; I love the theory that love and change “starts at home.”

A few thoughts of the week:

• Reading: Brand New Italian Bar in Chevy Chase, with Espresso + Gelato! Opened May 25! Cash only, no tipping bar, with “breakfast pastries and quick caffeine throughout the day, along with panini and sandwich options during the afternoon and evening hours.” Lavazza coffee! Can’t wait to go. Check their Instagram.
• Current Chocolate Wish List:
  • This bar: Ocumare Milk w/ Japanese Sea Salt & Nibs 🧂
  • This gift box: Cocktail Truffle Collection 🍸
  • This bar: Nordic Nature Black Currant 63% 🍒
  • Another special one: Salted Licorice Caramel 🍮
  • Something intriguing: Ceremonial Cacao – Water Blend 🌊
  • A decadent truffle box: Dark Sea Salt Caramel Truffle Box 📦
• Watching: We’re still enjoying season 2 of Stanley Tucci’s Taste of Italy this week. Have you seen the show?
• Watching: Sea Otter Cam 🦦
• Listening: How to Avoid Burnout
• Earnest request: If you’re able and enjoy our writing/posts, please support us with a coffee. It means a lot to us 🙂 Thank you!!

Quote for the Weekend

“Our society glorifies speed, big leaps forward, and meteoric rises, but reality usually moves at a slower pace, especially when it comes to personal transformation. […] Our task as we move into a new way of living is to reorient our idea of success away from fast results and fully embrace small daily accomplishments. This is how we build momentum for the long journey. Remember, happiness is not achieved overnight, peace takes time to build, a healthy mind requires slow and gentle tending..”

YUNG PUEBLO

Your Coffee Shop Outfit

A billowing cotton or linen shirt is perfect for the change of seasons. The weather is expected to be hot this weekend, so make sure that you hydrate! Enjoy 🙂

Absolutely love the feelings that this image evokes… springtime…adventure…nostalgia. Some whimsy. Happy weekend, coffee lovers.

Some Chocolate Dessert

• What can you make for friends this Memorial Day Weekend? Why not try one of these desserts, and/or some fresh fruit salad?! We also love a good fresh cut watermelon.

Have a lovely weekend, with a time cupsoul or two, of course. Take good care.

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