Stormy summer weather seems to be the norm this year and the plants are enjoying the combination of rain and warm days. Everything is remarkably green for January, including the grass, which is lush and soft. It feels so nice under bare feet while sipping my morning coffee in the sunshine.
I’m not sure if my need for morning espresso is for the caffeine or the ritual. In my half-asleep state, I pour the beans into my little grinder, which makes a very pleasing tinkling sound. I then hand-grind the perfect amount for one coffee. I tamp it into the coffee machine basket like Goldilocks –
Five weeks off work would make anyone happy, and I'm no exception. An adventure across the Pacific awaits with tango shoes and a foreign language. Sleeping in, dancing late, discovering a new city with its food, culture and songs, meeting people, having time to think, create, wonder and wander. See you Friday, Buenos Aires!
There's a part of my heart that is truly Melbournian - the coffee part. I was late to develop a taste for the brown bean, but now I would struggle to live without it. My little machine (the most basic Delonghi) makes me a terrific brew every morning, starting my day with a delicious blend
This morning my windscreen had a good crust of ice on it, but one of the joys of a frosty morning is the sunny day that follows. I’ve driven an hour south to Camperdown, past sheep grazing in the sunshine as the mist began to rise and the world gradually appeared, clean and crisp. A
I am always delighted to discover clever design work, especially when it includes coffee. The Telegram Coffee booth is located in the grand and beautifully restored State Buildings in central Perth. I was there late on a Sunday afternoon when the windows were closed, but I enjoyed it as much for what I imagined to
