Posts categorized as Havin’ a Cup

We’re in the middle of our fourth heat wave of the summer here in NYC, and for me, that means I drink a lot of iced coffee. Like, a lot a lot. And that stuff can be expensive, even at my beloved coffee carts, for reasons that are explained here. I decided during our 2nd heat wave that I’d try to make my iced coffee at home, saving money at least in the morning (I’d still spend $4 on a New Orleans iced coffee at Blue Bottle in 30 Rock, [...]

I was so lucky. It was pouring rain when I headed out for a much needed morning cup of coffee – no line at Café Du Monde! I’m a little embarrassed to say this was my third time in the great city of New Orleans and I’ve never before tried the famous French café – primarily because I have no patience to wait on long lines when I’m hungry or need a cup. I sat down and looked for a server. “Café au lait with Beignets” I quickly declared. Despite [...]

I’m walking up a steep hill in Aguas Calientes, Peru. I stop to catch my breath, turn my head and there it is… a Peruvian food market. I heard the Incan gods calling me to enter. I immediately grab my sister and run in the door. There’s numerous meat and vegetable stalls – I’m overwhelmed. After surveying the whole market with jubilation, I decide to make a purchase – Coca Leaves. My Spanish is horrible but I manage to communicate and bargain a whole bag for 1 soles. I learn [...]

The Story Behind the Tomato. It started over a cup of coffee and some biscotti – a Sunday afternoon (a little over a year ago). Katie and I were eating/chatting at my kitchen table when the subject came up… God, we know so much about food, restaurants/deli’s, where to buy the best cut of eye-round, etc. – we should share our knowledge with others so they too can indulge in “the best of the best” food and beverage wise. We felt a blog would be the appropriate forum to do [...]