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January 2008 Blog Posts (68)

Check out this article, and my first signature drink on someone's menu!

I recently ran across this article that was to tell me how Starbucks is good for small coffee shops. I was, indeed, interested their reasoning. I also issued a rebuttal in the comments, and stand by the comments wholeheartedly. I believe it as much today, as I did five years ago. Here's the article link: http://www.portfolio.com/views/blogs/market-movers/2007/11/26/why-starbucks-is-good-for-small-coffee-shops

Also, you may know that part of my job is creating coffee and espresso programs in… Continue

Added by Jason Dominy on January 19, 2008 at 4:00pm — 15 Comments

What to do?

Ahhhhh!!!! I don't know what I should do! I need to work on dialing in to the Brazil on the Clover, but this involves drinking a copious quantity of coffee and I can't find the bathroom key. Well, I suppose there's always the courtyard . . .

Added by Joe Stormer on January 18, 2008 at 9:15am — No Comments

Howell El Sal. Matalapa La Libertad

Its like punch in the face. But the good kind of punch in the face. Only thing is......this batch seems to bail about 4 seconds quicker then the last batch. Whats the deal?

Peru T-minus 5 days!!!!

Added by Andrew Milstead on January 18, 2008 at 9:01am — No Comments

DAILY LIST: 17JAN08

Let me start by saying that I'm having a very good hair day today, and I'm just sorry you're not all able to see it.

Made my way down to the old roastery (ZOKA) this morning to make a nuisance of myself and see if I could score a pound of the freshly roasted stuff.

Had a bitchen conversation with some great minds about whether a certain coffee was fermented or fruity. I walked the fence by saying it was "fruity" and that I am not too fond of the fruity coffees. Got myself some nice… Continue

Added by trish rothgeb on January 17, 2008 at 2:54pm — No Comments

what not to do on day #3

Don't forget to order enough coffee filters. You may find yourself stealing them from your local library or hospital.

Don't get engaged in a discussion about your wonderful Nicaraguan coffee while filling the tiny bar sink on your counter.

Don't forget to add chocolate to your nice customer's mocha. It's not a mocha anymore.

Despite a couple trip ups(see above), this has been a great 3 days. The response to our little shop has been awesome. People are really…

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Added by peg bono on January 16, 2008 at 5:52pm — 2 Comments

Stone Creek's Eric Resch Receives High Honor

Posted by: Mary Dally-Muenzmaier

There's nothing better in life than garnering praise from your peers for making a positive difference--okay, maybe winning the lottery and/or the love of a good better half (not necessarily in that order) might be better, but only by a slim margin. This being true, we are pleased as punch to inform you that our very own Eric Resch, President and Founder of Stone Creek Coffee, has…

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Added by Stone Creek Coffee Roasters on January 16, 2008 at 12:46pm — 1 Comment

master barista?

i think i became a master barista yesterday... all that is left to be done is some paperwork (for my raise!). yay for me!

i am going to make a tattoo appointment once i find out for sure if i got my raise. i deserve it.

Added by Amanda Lanyon-LeSage on January 15, 2008 at 2:51pm — 2 Comments

Now Roasting Winter, Schminter Blend

Posted by: Mary Dally-Muenzmaier

Those of us who have lived all or most of our lives in the land o' Wisco know that each season brings its own rewards and challenges. This winter, for instance, has thus far brought us significant amounts of snow and fair to middlin' temperatures, but this is changing even as we speak for teardrop freezing winds are set to…

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Added by Stone Creek Coffee Roasters on January 15, 2008 at 11:57am — No Comments

Stone Creek Glendale Gets a Friendly Shout Out

Posted by: Mary Dally-Muenzmaier

Our buddy Mike Miller over at Milwaukee Specialty Food and Coffee blog has seen fit to give Stone Creek Coffee's Glendale location some mighty high praise in his Snapshots section.

Calling our wall sized chalkboard "the coolest interactive feature of any coffee joint anywhere," he deftly describes just why it is so übercool. But…

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Added by Stone Creek Coffee Roasters on January 15, 2008 at 11:49am — No Comments

BLOGGING!!!!

BLOGGING! BLOGGING!!!!

COFFEEE!??!?!?!!?!?

I thought this site was about soup?

Well coffee is kinda of like soup (there it is).

Added by Dan Griffin on January 14, 2008 at 11:32pm — No Comments

I'm an ER nurse. I have revived people with out a pulse, given dialysis, seen amputations and death. So why am I nervous about opening the doors to my beautiful coffeehouse tomorrow? If anyone has ca…

I'm an ER nurse. I have revived people with out a pulse, given dialysis, seen amputations and death. So why am I nervous about opening the doors to my beautiful coffeehouse tomorrow? If anyone has cardiac arrest at my shop they;ll be in good hands. Just hope it's not me. Continue

Added by peg bono on January 13, 2008 at 7:51pm — 3 Comments

DAILY LIST: (1st installment) 13Jan08

Today, I made a double macchiato for Heather Perry and she said it was good! Then Bronwen Serna said, "Yeah, she knows how to do it." and I was over the moon!

Added by trish rothgeb on January 13, 2008 at 12:34pm — 2 Comments

Next week at this time....

Well, it's 34 hours til I officially open my doors for business...for real this time., No more playing coffee shop with my 3 baristas and saying at 1:00 pm,' you guys want to call it a day? ' So I am feeling euphoric and terrified at the same time. I remember feeling like this in college, but it was so much more fun then, and a lot cheaper !

Our coffee is in, the shelves are stocked with our cafe gear, the syrups and sauces are primed, fridges full with baked goods....my baristas are…

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Added by peg bono on January 12, 2008 at 7:03pm — 2 Comments

Staff Trip to Oaxaca, Mexico, Opens Eyes

In early December, Coffee Kids staff visited Oaxaca, Mexico, to learn about some of the programs supported by Coffee Kids partner, CAMPO, and a dry mill run by our partner, FomCafe.

The visit included a tour of CAMPO's new educational center. Buildings are still under construction, but CAMPO is already using the installations to provide training to coffee farmers from around the state of Oaxaca. Demonstration projects include worm composting and standard composting; organic… Continue

Added by Coffee Kids on January 12, 2008 at 9:00am — No Comments

BX Music Player Features

Hey guys, was just playing around with the music player that we each have on our page ... and realized that with the click of a button you can add anyones playlist or song that you like to yours. Nice! There is not yet a way to make a playlist pop out, so that you can keep browsing, BUT, what I do if I find a playlist on someones page that I like is open my next page in a new browser and continue to listen.

- Matt

Added by Matt Milletto on January 12, 2008 at 8:58am — 3 Comments

Viamigo - The worlds independent tour guide portal.

I have known Jeffrey Goldsmith for a few years now, meeting him first at a Las Vegas Coffee Fest Tradeshow. At that time he was promoting his new book Cafe Haiku, which some of you may know and love, and was getting his feet wet in the world of coffee. His book was a success and he spent a while promoting poetry readings in cafes around the US.… Continue

Added by Matt Milletto on January 11, 2008 at 4:23pm — 1 Comment

World Barista Champion vs. World Boxing Champ

It could happen...James Hoffmann will be at the Mid-Atlantic/Northeast Barista Jam in Easton, PA, home of ex-heavyweight champ Larry Holmes! James will be here to present on espresso extraction, but I could see James vs Laryy in a latte art smackdown, then they step into the ring for 10 rounds, all proceeds got to Bikes to Rwanda! :-)…

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Added by Troy Reynard on January 11, 2008 at 6:34am — 3 Comments

Tomorrow's Cupping: Pure Roasted Mystery

Posted by: Mary Dally-Muenzmaier

The following reenactment is 100% true. No names have been changed to protect the innocent.

People often ask us, "Stone Creek, how come you're so dedicated to putting on

Free-For-Everyone Events like your biweekly coffee cuppings and refuse

to charge the living heck out us for everything?" Our reaction to… Continue

Added by Stone Creek Coffee Roasters on January 10, 2008 at 2:00pm — No Comments

My coffee haven!

Well... I'm here!!! nice! Just wanna meet up with everyone and get to know some new people and share ideas, knowledge and just...chill out!

later!
A.

Added by Anton Sigurður Sigríðarson on January 10, 2008 at 10:29am — No Comments

New Year, New Focus.

Well, I finished my goals for '08, and it's time to start working on them. I met with our president this morning to go over them, and the brainstorm for the new year, and one thing we agreed was something we wanted to work on this year was to improve the culture of coffee in and around Charlotte, even region. I feel like we really are on the cusp of something cool, like the scene in Kansas City is now. I feel it's time to be more fully realized in our area. I am tired of reading about everyone… Continue

Added by Jason Dominy on January 9, 2008 at 1:26pm — 2 Comments

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