I’m really going to make an effort this time to get back into blogging. I have a lot to say, but not much time. Maybe at least every weekend I can make an attempt to spill something onto the internet…and find out who cares. Anyways, first post of my new resolution will be coming shortly so stay tuned.
-S
So I haven’t written on here in a while but I’m going to try to keep up with it more regularly now.
A couple of things over the past few days have happened:
1. Starbucks (lovingly referred to as StarSUCKS by the Bintz’s) proved why its so-called “baristi” cannot make a decent coffee. A tamper is something which is a must if you are going to make a good espresso shot. It essentially packs down the espresso to make sure no water gets through without coming in contact with the coffee. So, I needed a tamper for my new machine at home and thinking a place which is based off of selling coffee would have one, I decided to give them a call. I called 3 or 4 before I gave up hope. Each time I felt like I was speaking Japanese to these people because they had no idea what I was talking about. Then, after going off and asking someone, they proceed to tell me that they used to, but no longer do. I think it is almost impossible to find a coffee shop (a real one) where there is not a tamper within 5 feet of the espresso machine. Could this be the reason StarSUCKS can’t make a decent cup of coffee? Unfortunately, it might just be the tip of the iceberg. So, the next time you go into a Starbucks, don’t let the barista intimidate you with their super automatic machine which does everything for them. Ask them some questions and make sure they really know what they’re doing. Then, go to someplace that really knows how to make coffee.
I found this pretty amusing when I watched it as well:
2. I got creative with my coffee drinks and decided to pitch my Creme Brulee drink to Tony at Mona Lisa. He liked it from the beginning and after a while of playing, we finally got something that we liked. I think it is an amazing mix of flavors with some hidden surprises after you take a sip. The best part is that the coffee taste isn’t lost as it is in a lot of flavored drinks. So, the Mona Lisa Cafe will now be serving a Creme Brulee Cappuccino as a specialty drink. We also have to other drinks we are featuring which is a Bacio Latte (chocolate and hazelnut) and a Mint Green Tea Frappe. I’m happy that I have the opportunity to play around with some drinks and have it put on a menu. I’ll be going in tomorrow to pitch my Donut Cappuccino!
Well I’m off to bed for now…it’s been a long day and I’ve got another one starting tomorrow with creating more drinks (sounds like an espresso and sugar overdose). Stay tuned and sign up for notifications.
-Steve-
Welcome to the very first post of my brand new blog!
I always thought that people who really had nothing to say, but still felt it necessary to put it on the internet in the form of a blog, were stupid. Now I am one of those people!
I have just started to develop two different websites. My personal one, which is still very basic and not very good, is at http://www.sbintz.com. I have put a lot of effort into my other one for the Penfield volleyball camps. It’s address is: http://www.penfieldperformancevolleyballcamp.com. It’s really fun to do and has kept me busy for a while.
Maybe you’ll find something interesting here every so often. Thanks for stopping by and keep checking back often. You can subscribe to my blog at the top of this page. Click on the title of the post to leave me a comment and say hi!
Steve