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Exciting New Find: Lodging at Coffee Cup Cottage
Book a stay at a the Airbnb Guest Favorite coffee-themed vacation rental in the Denver, CO area If you enjoy the occasional trip to the Denver, Colorado area, I have some great news. There is now a coffee-themed vacation rental (aka, AirBnb, VRBO, or short term rental) available just south…
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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…