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Espuma No. 92
Coffee & Reading the Morning Paper “Just Write.” Just write. That’s what’s been on repeat in my mind of late. Much like Nike’s marketing campaign, “Just Do It.” Just Write. Simple. To the point. Just Write. The name of the course that we are currently enrolled in. Just Write. My friends know that I have an education “problem” — an insatiable desire to learn. To take courses. Yet, there’s a catch this year. These days, I’ve realized my addiction and am holding myself accountable…I can no longer take…
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Where to Buy Valentine’s Day Chocolate Gifts in Washington, DC
5 places across Washington, DC (or online!) where you can buy a great chocolate bar or box for your Valentine - just in time for the holiday of love!
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Coffee Lover Input Requested! Time Cupsoul’s 2024 Coffee Survey
Attention! Bigger prize and extended deadline thanks to the generosity of a local DC coffee shop! We need YOUR thoughts, dear readers. Please fill out this 2024 coffee survey by *February 14th* for a chance to win.
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8 Lessons Oil Painting Taught Me About Sustainability
Art will ultimately solve the climate crisis. Not only does creativity inspire, but climate change is bottom line, a “design issue,” as inventor Neri Oxman says. In my daily work in food systems sustainability, it’s imperative to zoom out and to understand the broader “canvas” of any given supply chain and sector, and to not simply focus on one plant or one farm… but what does that have to do with art?
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Espuma No. 91 – Christmas Season Greetings
Hello coffee and chocolate lovers. It’s been a beautiful year for us, and we so appreciate your patience as we took a pretty significant hiatus this past season. It’s our fervent hope to return to regular posts in 2024 on this blog/site. Expect more weekly Espumas, reviews and articles.
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Espuma No. 87 – Updates + July 4th Chocolate Treats
Happy weekend coffee and chocolate lovers! We've been traveling in the Middle East -- have you seen our Instagram?! -- and cannot wait to update you all with more photos and tidbits from Tel Aviv. It was a fascinating trip. Bright, loud, alive, and delicious. Tel Aviv seems to have one of the best coffee scenes, globally. That's a big assertion that we stick by... More coming soon!
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Espuma No. 86
Happy weekend coffee and chocolate lovers! There are so many pieces of DC coffee and chocolate news that are super juicy! Stay tuned for a podcast episode this weekend, and lots to read below... In the meantime, now is the PERFECT time to order your Easter basket items, by the way. Get your chocolate eggs from Bar & Cocoa; they have a great selection, and feature international shipping.
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Espuma No. 83 – Black Friday Starts Now!
Coffee & Reading the Morning Paper Happy almost Thanksgiving + Black Friday, coffee lovers. How are you today? Hope all is well. There are a lot of great sales happening this week and into next for the holidays! To help you get started, we suggest our brand new Coffee + Chocolate Gift Guide for 2022! Check it out! If you want some decadent chocolate for the holidays (great gift of course!!) we recommend international shipper and online chocolate shop extraordinaire, Bar & Cocoa, and be sure to use…