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That's okay Harley - I'm still a big fan ...
... but it's not that unusual you know, there is a thread for this FYI
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That's okay Harley - I'm still a big fan ...
... but it's not that unusual you know, there is a thread for this FYI
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I'm too picky with my coffee to make it myself. It's never the same when I make itI've tried all sorts of things. The regular coffee with creamer and sugar, a keurig with flavored coffee and mixing some sugar, creamer, and ice, and even mixing the coffee and stuff in a blender with ice to make a frappe. It's never very good, so I just go out for it. No biggie.
Hmm. My cappuccino machine has measurements on the bowl, carafe, etc. so it generally comes out the same every time. And quite good. The only downside is the time it takes to whip it all up... but its gotta be less than going to the store. :dunno:
Harley Spencer
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But I like my coffee cold, either iced or frappe. So I'd have to make it the night before and keep it in the fridge til morning. What I do is buy the 4 pack starbucks frappes that they sell at most grocery and **** stores (they come in a bottle), so I have one of those every morning then head out to either McDonald's for a caramel frappe or Starbucks for a chai tea latte.
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Nah I don't think it's unusual, I didn't doubt that. I'd just feel really silly doing it.
Glad you're still a big fan!
There's a great method of brewing cold coffee. You use less water, and put ice cubes in the pot. The ice melts, makes it the right water amount, but the end product is cold. Check it out. I love a good Vietnamese iced coffee.
Don't even have to do that with a cappuccino machine, because you're brewing espresso. You're dealing with demitasses, so a small amount of hot liquid. You just steam/froth less milk and make up with difference with cold milk. :dunno:
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Oh, if anyone is keeping track of topics discussed in this thread... you can now add grocery shopping habits and coffee brewing to the list. :1orglaugh
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jitna
Eternally hoping to lick Briana
i liked it when we added Harley licking popsicles to that list
I love coffee, but I'm never going to get this "cold coffee" malarkey. I tried a can of iced coffee from a vending machine in Tokyo, because I'm a "try everything once" kind of guy, and it nearly made me heave. I knew it would, but I just had to try it. Not for me. I can't even ***** my coffee once it hovers around "lukewarm" never mind actively chilled.
Then again, my mum heaves at the idea of hot squash. I made myself a warming cup of hot Vimto the other day, but you can do it with orange squash, blackcurrant, pretty much any cordial.
Then again, my mum heaves at the idea of hot squash. I made myself a warming cup of hot Vimto the other day, but you can do it with orange squash, blackcurrant, pretty much any cordial.
larss
I'm watching some specialist videos
I'm with your mum on this one. I even keep water in the fridge to ensure ice cold squash.
If I want something warming (other than tea or coffee), then Bovril does the trick - Chicken or Beef.
Harley Spencer
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larss
I'm watching some specialist videos
Eh, to each his own
What he is talking about is akin to Kool aid, but comes in concentrated liquid rather than powder. He is not talking pumpkins.
Iced coffee, lattés and cappuccinos can vary heavily in quality, and Tokyo vending machines probably aren't setting the bar. You still might not enjoy it, but it might be worth trying it again, and making sure you're trying a quality product.
Harley Spencer
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Ahh ok that makes sense now. I'd probably prefer that cold too, there's not many drinks I like warm.
Agreed. There have been some chilled, iced, and frozen blended coffee drinks that I ended up throwing in the trash because they were so awful, but those are few and far between. You definitely gotta have quality stuff.
Harley Spencer
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jitna
Eternally hoping to lick Briana
Back from vacation! Had a great time in Chincoteague last week feeding the wild ponies apples, grilling every night on the porch, and had a camp fire on the beach. Here's some pics from one of my latest sets released on my site
yay! Harley's back! you grilled wild ponies? howd they taste?
Harley Spencer
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Ha no, I would never eat *****!
Harley Spencer
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I don't think I have a favorite, it depends on my appetite. I like hot dogs, burgers, steak, chicken, corn on the cob, potatoes. I don't always use a marinade, just when I have time, otherwise I just slater it with some seasonings and/or bbq sauce.
larss
I'm watching some specialist videos
Not knowingly, anyway.
Actually, they are remarkably healthy eating - less fat than beef.
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I was on my way to a restaurant meal on the outskirts of Tokyo and my mate had a call from his friend (whose wife's restaurant it was) and he turned to me and said "do we want the raw *****?" I said no, not really. The chap ordered some anyway because he wanted it, and the portion was far too big for one so we ended up sharing it anyway. It was alright actually, but then again I think I'd find anything palatable with wasabi.
