Nappucino! The Secret for a Busy “Deseret Bee”

The Bee is the symbol of Utah because Mormon culture is one of industry, work ethic, being engaged in good works, being a busy “Deseret Bee.” It’s inherent in our DNA to be busy, busy, busy, over active – over achievers. Research shows that people who engage in a “nappuccino,” a coffee+afternoon nap combination increases…

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This Morning’s Battle

I could not tell what was raging louder this morning, my Mormon conditioning of “Be ye therefore perfect” or “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed,” but I could NOT get my morning brew right this morning! Seriously! I threw away three different brews this morning! (Ugh!)…

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Changing Thoughts and Language Regarding Coffee

I was listening to a Ted Talk this evening by Lera Boroditsky on “How language shapes the way we think.” In the Mormon community, the language surrounding coffee is always negative. Drinking coffee is a “sin.” Coffee drinkers “break” the Word of Wisdom. Even the phrase “The Word of Wisdom” — think about that! It…

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Welcoming A New Addition to Mormon Girl’s Coffee Family

I am pleased to announce the arrival of a new member to my little coffee family… My first pour over cup. 12 oz. cup, 30 grams (coffee), 350 grams (water – slightly off boil at 200 degrees) – a little brew of joy. Her siblings; French Press, automated drip, and espresso machine are delighted.  

A Mission Call! – To Cyprus!

My community in the Bronx is truly a crossroads of cultures. And nowhere do I find this more than in our local grocery store. It’s an adventure every time I shop! Don’t even get me started on the butter counter. Today I saw this! Coffee from Cyprus. I’m fascinated. The bags on the left are…

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Abandoning my Principles

Nothing has caused me to  “abandon my principles” faster than this. And by “abandoning my principles” I mean consuming sugar…

This Week’s French Press Coffee – May 21, 2018

This week I’m trying a new coffee in my French Press, Philadelphia’s LaColombe, FishTown. So far, so good. Definitely fruity. I’m sure my grind wasn’t top notch. Any experts want to chime in and give me advice? Please!

Relief Society Homemaking Skills

Here are highlights of this week’s free pour practice, my “failure” turned it into something pretty. I wonder — does this impulse to fancy things up come from all those years of homemaking evenings in Mia Maids and Relief Society? Imagine a homemaking evening where the Sisters work on free pours and drink lattes! I…

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