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Monica Rae Hill

Female

San Jose

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?: coffee enthusiast, industry professional, consultant
Where are you located? ( City and Country ): Santa Clara, CA
How many years have you been in the industry?: 8 years... so quick
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?: yes
Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.: I got skills... I'll trade you for your lunch, whatchu got?
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?: all of them
About Me:: Pretty much waking up everyday and drinking way too much coffee... love my job.
About My Company:: "All in all, Barefoot seems a little like their coffee. They are frenetic, complicated, a little eccentric and slightly scattered. Yet somehow they manage to pull all the loose threads together into a cohesive, award-winning and genuinely delicious product."
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?: The coffee, coffee people, coffee customers, and your mom.
Website:: http://www.barefootcoffeeroasters.com

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jasper reeder

w00t!

Sep 5, 2008
Andy Newbom

hi monica

Sep 5, 2008
ZekEaZoiD

COFFEE FEST!!! I leave on Thursday!

Sep 6, 2008
Orlando

for the most part things are ok. im stll alive! beva-loop is doing good. Hows cali?

Sep 8, 2008
Justine

Hey you, have a good weekend!

Sep 12, 2008
Andy Newbom

the dark gorilla

Sep 18, 2008
Benza Lance

bikini kill!!! what up girl?!

Sep 19, 2008
Benza Lance

ooOOoooo!!!
well, you know where I'm at girl!! I'll definitely be headin down there soon to see my Big Lovin Christian, but I for sure need to swing by the cafe and see all my Barefoot women. and I can DEF make it a longer stay so we can do that chatty chatty.

Sep 20, 2008
David Vicente Johnson

Just joined. Give me a half minute, Mama.

Sep 25, 2008
Maria Jose Huezo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93Mk8LmZGto

Sep 25, 2008
Joey Trujillo

That little points race you and Marie were tellin me about... oh it's on.
Let's get some plans laid out for our little trip down to Bush country for SW regionals if you're serious about it. I'm all in for some judgin and stuff.

Sep 28, 2008
Joey Trujillo

Yeah yeah girl! BBQ is where it's at! ..465 points, by the way ;)

Sep 29, 2008
Emma Sanchez

your pictures are amazing.

hey whats the name of the shops we sell wholesale to in ohio? there's one in Cincinnati yes?

Oct 4, 2008
Shar Griffith

hey monica, thanks for the lovely greeting.

Oct 12, 2008
Emma Sanchez

heh dude i found one that cares. it made me uber happy. they have an automatic grinder/doser. but time and preheat and follow SCAA guidelines. and good roasters on drip.

when i went in they were pulling koffee klatch on esp. made me laugh. i'm in ohio and drinking california coffee. sweet. next time i go in i'm giving them a barefoot card.

theres one more i want to check out that should be better. it will be exciting. :D

Oct 13, 2008
Andy Newbom

hey lady... hows the coffee

Oct 14, 2008
Andy Newbom

like the new page layout too glad to see a little dark on the light

Oct 14, 2008
Benza Lance

dude, i had a good time. it was somethin special. touched my heart.

Oct 15, 2008
Andy Newbom

the cupping was excellent. some tasty Rwanda COE coffees!

Oct 15, 2008
Andy Newbom

rock and roll

Oct 15, 2008
kelly price

I think you owe me a high five.

Oct 15, 2008
Sarah

Mmmm, I need to make a pilgrimage to the 'Foot soon, I haven't been in ages! Keep on spreading that coffee loooove baby!

Oct 16, 2008
phil

Monica

Thanks for all your encouragement today. I was pretty negative/resistant to going full bore at my current location but Sarah brought me around during dinner. I now have a more easily reached goal that I work towards. Hope to share the groovy, sticky, sweet goodness of Barefoot 'spro soon from my own machine.

Phil

Oct 20, 2008
Emma Sanchez

<3

Oct 21, 2008
Tamiko Rast

Looking forward to the training next month! Uh, I think the warning about lots of food and water is apt... =)

Oct 22, 2008
Marista

You're being ridiculous and have taken it too far. Sort-of.

Oct 23, 2008
Joey Trujillo

Ready to sell them raffle tickets girl?! FO SHO!

Oct 23, 2008
Andy Newbom

go girl!

Oct 24, 2008
Rast Family

Lookin' forward to be taken under your wing.
Ready to fly!

Oct 27, 2008
Benza Lance

Thanks Killa!

Oct 29, 2008
Steve MacDowall

Hello Monica, from Canada - Steve

Oct 30, 2008
Joey Trujillo

I broke a 1000 mama! watch out!

Oct 30, 2008
Andy Newbom

hi monica

Nov 5, 2008
Andy Newbom

slap those trainers!

Nov 5, 2008
Andy Newbom

monica R hill is so famous right now

Nov 6, 2008
Emma Sanchez

mammarae!

hi

hugs

Nov 14, 2008
Rast Family

I'm learning so much, my brain hurts. Thanks to you 'n Marie! Hasta manana.

Nov 19, 2008
Andy Newbom

Rockin good shots yesterday! thanks for making coffee magic with your bare hands and $15k worth o equip! Rock on flower child!

Nov 19, 2008
Andy Newbom

nice new pics too

Nov 19, 2008
Rast Family

Thanks again and again and again. Can't wait to start revving the old machine up, and start cranking out some shots. Thanks for sharing all your wisdom with us, and we'll see you soon!

Nov 24, 2008
Benza Lance

sweet baby ray, whats up!
damn, I totally open on Friday, but I might be able to make it... I'll let ya know.

Dec 30, 2008
Joey Trujillo

Hey Mama! Good to hear from you! I miss the Barefoot crew! Thanks for the invite for Friday... I'd love to come but I'm actually going to be heading the opposite direction that day. I'm moving to Bellingham, WA. So competition up in the Northwest might be an option for me when the time is right, but no Western Regionals for me this year. Take care!

Dec 31, 2008
Tamiko Rast

Hello Miss Monica! Thanks again for the training and knowledge...feels like I've barely scratched the surface, but am given a good leg to start on! (Sorry I missed the jam on Friday, been sick, bah). Take care and hope to see you soon!

Jan 5, 2009
Andy Newbom

hi coffee phreak!

Jan 11, 2009
Mike Peschka

The dream is still alive and kicking around, although it's on the back burner right now since I'm trying to buy a house. I did buy a nice Mazzer grinder and a used commercial machine to get some good practice, and it's been lots of fun (and lots of headaches, too)!

Are you heading to Atlanta in April? I'll be there!

Jan 13, 2009
Joey Trujillo

What up?! How'd the lil' itty bitty barista jam go?

Jan 14, 2009
Micah Bandit

hey drop me a line, I have some important q's for you.
srwrench@gmail.com

Feb 8, 2009
Andy Newbom

whats the haps?

Mar 14, 2009
Joshua Longsdorf

Dudes (singular) what's going on down in the south side of the bay.

Mar 28, 2009
Joshua Longsdorf

I'm not in tomorrow but will be on saturday so stop by then. If not Steve and Jen will be in Napa tomorrow.

May 6, 2009