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The Coffee Drinking Diva is Tired
Okay, so it's confession time. I have a day job. I work full-time and my job has been very demanding lately. When you combine that with long days, a cute 6 year old that needs my attention, dogs that need treats and scratches during the day, a husband that I…
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Mountain Phoenix Coffee Shop — the Aztec Mocha will change your life…or at least clear your throat
Mountain Phoenix Coffee Shop and RoasterySalida, CO One of the fun things about taking a road trip is that it presents new opportunities to explore and find unique, independent coffee shops along the way. After a relaxing trip with the family to Crested Butte, Colorado over Thanksgiving, we made our…
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Wild Goose Coffee — yummy gluten free treats and caffeinated beverages for inspired minds
Wild Goose CoffeeLittleton, CO On a beautiful Colorado day in September, the hubby and I decided to take a day off together to enjoy a break from our usual routine. As we planned our day, we decided to try a new coffee spot in our area. On a whim I…
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The Cubby Hole — a special find in a quaint area
The Cubby HoleMoorestown, NJ You just gotta love fall weddings. For me, it harkens back to when we could travel safely with the whole family by plane for a lovely New Jersey wedding in September of 2019. I was so impressed with my visit to The Cubby Hole back then…
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SONDER — a delayed pilgrimage that was well worth the wait
SONDER Coffee & TeaDenver, CO I must confess that I have been wanting to visit Sonder for some time now. A couple of years ago, I had a training class in the area, but being a non-morning-functioning individual (to be honest, most divas aren’t), I never could seem to get…
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Jubilee — my first visit to the place that mails me tasty beans
Jubilee Roasting Co.Aurora, CO On a sunny, beautiful, late-summer Friday off, I decided to save myself a little postage and drive across the metro Denver area to visit Jubilee Roasting Co. at their Kenton Street roastery and café in Aurora, Colorado. I was out of beans at home and needed…
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What Your Coffee Drink of Choice Says About You
Just had to share this today. As I was trying to convey this over the phone with my hubs, I found myself laughing too hard to speak clearly. Thinking on the fact that my last post was about cold brew made me especially giggly. I hope you enjoy it as…
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My Foray into Cold Brew
I remember meeting one of my dear friends a few years ago at a Starbucks near her house (this was back before there were many independent options in the area where she lived). She is a teacher who subsists on a diet of caffeine and the drama of middle schoolers.…
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Roast Coffee Co. — Throwback Thursday Review from 2019
Roast Coffee Co.Medford, NJ On a beautiful September day in 2019 while visiting family in Medford, NJ, we were excited to swing by Roast Coffee Company to get our espresso on. Once inside, it looked like a pretty cool coffee joint, so we were fine with waiting in a small…
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Excited to announce my new blog
Let’s give this blog thing a try My hope for this site is to share with you thoughts and experiences related to coffee, including reviews of coffee shops, brewing methods, coffee culture, beans, social aspects of coffee, and deep thoughts in general. – The Coffee Drinking Diva Ah, coffee. That…