writings on coffee, chocolate, design & serenity. based in washington, DC
Experiencing a time cupsoul is all about finding time that sparks inspiration, passion, illumination, serenity and escape. A visit to a coffee shop or chocolatier certainly may ignite this sense of creativity, but there is another avenue, via reading. "The World Atlas of Coffee" by James Hoffmann is a perfect example of a time cupsoul in [...]
Israeli chocolate is unique and delightful and perhaps it will surprise you to learn: Israel is a great country to buy chocolate from. With all this said, Ika Chocolate proved itself as the best chocolate in all of Israel.
The many desserts, pastries and savory menu options are sure to attract colorful patrons to Gerald Swiss Patisserie in Tel Aviv.
This past weekend, visiting Nashville was magical. More specifically, the coffee at Crema Coffee Roasters showcased coffee-making as an art. From bean to brew, to that first taste on the lips, Crema treats coffee like a jewel begging to be extracted, revealed and polished. This time, the jewel isn't set in a ring, it's set for [...]
Whether it was the softly playing French bistro music, the white title decor, or the aromas wafting from the kitchen, take your pick, something about Da Da & Da really does capture a part of France. It's magical.
Though I do not have affiliation with this film, from the moment that I heard about it, I became excited. This past week it went live online. Stunning cinematography and a wonderful weaving of stories. Rent or buy this journey through coffee on Vimeo; highly recommended for coffee lovers.
Today, I was in Old Jaffa, Israel after stopping at the amazing Shoplifters: Aesthetic Chaos fashion & design shopping space, and passed by a little garden patio with tables and chairs, framed by vines and greenery. I said, "look how cute!" as I looked in on the people sipping coffee and talking. My boyfriend immediately [...]
