We're gonna have a barista jam in baltimore!
you should come!
http://www.baristaexchange.com/events/its-a-jam-hon

dear god Trish... That is why cameras should have a breathalyzer activation feature on them...

Hey Trish, just wanted you to know I found an Oasis of quality coffee with your influence stamped all over it.
I was in Boaz, AL yesterday and there was this great looking little coffee shop right beside of a hospital. It was called JaMoka's Coffee Co. I walked in expecting to find crap coffee, but I was about to embark on an 11 hour drive and I just wanted some coffee to go.
To my suprise, this little joint had two Lineas' running and two Swift (don't care for the that, but...) grinders. I thought to myself, "Awe shucks, give'em a try." So, I ordered a double shot, and a capp and she asked me "Would you like a traditional capp or a larger one? I knew I had probably struck gold!
I asked for the traditional and they pulled out and preheated a ACF brand 8 oz capp cup!
The espresso was sweet, very good. I was shocked! The capp was great and she even poured me an apple for latte art.
When I asked who their roaster was she replied Zoka! The owner used to live in Seattle and she came down and opened up the shop, bringing some Zoka zeal with her!
I ordered an Ethiopian out of the vac pot and it was full of blueberries. I was truly impressed at the quality of all of the coffee.
It was like a water stand in a desert! I really enjoyed the time I spent there and I brought a pound of espresso home roasted on the 18th.
I had been wanting to try Zoka for a couple years and now I see what I have missed.

I would say your even more amazing lady. Our encounters are few and far between but always a pleasure... see you in the ATL i assume?

Come on get happy

Hi! Sorry for the delay, I just got your note today. Are you still in town? I'd love to hook-up anytime. I have a dr.'s appointment Wed afternoon, but other than that I'm free. Let me know what works for you. Big Hug!

great photos - greetings from Canada - Steve

Well hello lady..... noticed the address change my friend... serious stuff lady. Guess that means you are officially back off the available bachelorette list! Dang it I was about to work up my fancy pickup line....!

Thanks Trish! I ran into your mom at Temple randomly one time.

Unfortunately I won't be writing those particular articles anymore, as I have (fortunately) moved back to San Francisco. Hope to open a shop here in the next 6 months or so. Next time you're in SF, let me know ahead of time and I might even bring some chocolate!