Painting Party

It is happening!  We're going to put a coat of primer on the big high ceiling.  We're going to stand on scaffolding together and lift rollers over our heads.  When the job is done, the pizza will commence!  If you show up and there aren't any brushes available, well hopefully there will still be pizza for you!  Its about hanging out, its about exchanging ideas, its about being a part of the action, its about getting the job done as friends working together! 

See ya Wednesday! 

It is happening!  We're going to put a coat of primer on the big high ceiling.  We're going to stand on scaffolding together and lift rollers over our heads.  When the job is done, the pizza will commence!  If you show up and there aren't any brushes available, well hopefully there will still be pizza for you!  Its about hanging out, its about exchanging ideas, its about being a part of the action, its about getting the job done as friends working together! 

See ya Wednesday! 

Ugh- this tastes horrid!!

Q:  Why is the coffee I just brewed correctly from freshly ground beans making me gag?   I kept it in its bag in the freezer, ground it fresh, and made it using 2 tbsp coffee/6 oz water for a strong morning cup.

*weep cry mourn*

A:  Coffee stored in the bag in the freezer will not be sealed from oxygen and odors.  That will cause the coffee to deteriorate and the flavour will be compromised.  Freezing coffee to keep it fresh is not actually necessary for small amounts of daily-use coffee.  Coffee stored in a cool, dry, air-tight container that is completely non see-through is coffee stored well.  Larger quantities of long-term coffee supplies can be stored in the freezer for several weeks as long as they are sealed tightly and safely from any contact with the air, or slight moisture.

Happy Brewing!

Q:  Why is the coffee I just brewed correctly from freshly ground beans making me gag?   I kept it in its bag in the freezer, ground it fresh, and made it using 2 tbsp coffee/6 oz water for a strong morning cup.

*weep cry mourn*

A:  Coffee stored in the bag in the freezer will not be sealed from oxygen and odors.  That will cause the coffee to deteriorate and the flavour will be compromised.  Freezing coffee to keep it fresh is not actually necessary for small amounts of daily-use coffee.  Coffee stored in a cool, dry, air-tight container that is completely non see-through is coffee stored well.  Larger quantities of long-term coffee supplies can be stored in the freezer for several weeks as long as they are sealed tightly and safely from any contact with the air, or slight moisture.

Happy Brewing!

The dream

Angelica dreamed a dream.  We had finally built the whole coffee shop with its 15 foot ceilings, its beautiful paint job, and its fantastic eclectic decorations.  It looked so posh.  We felt such relief and accomplishment.  We walk out the front door after our long night spent finishing all that work and see it...  Right across the street, in what we thought was the funeral home.... a Panera Bread. 

:-P  Just thought we'd share the stressy-ness and such!

Angelica dreamed a dream.  We had finally built the whole coffee shop with its 15 foot ceilings, its beautiful paint job, and its fantastic eclectic decorations.  It looked so posh.  We felt such relief and accomplishment.  We walk out the front door after our long night spent finishing all that work and see it...  Right across the street, in what we thought was the funeral home.... a Panera Bread. 

:-P  Just thought we'd share the stressy-ness and such!

the "Agenda"

On our agenda for this month are:

 

Fix up the bathroom..

 

Have a painting party!!

 

Finish some of the furniture (sanding and painting, if needed)

 

Developing the menu and selecting the Roastery & other suppliers

 

Printing business cards, and fliers

Contact the man who will help us with signage (Delmar)

 

The agenda for the month of September consists of:

 

Hanging a giant "Coming Soon" sign

 

Finishing the counters for the Coffee & Espresso Bar

 

Purchasing the equipment and all the coffee/espresso bar necessities

 

Confirming with potential employees, and interviewing the energetic happy people who want to work for us!!

 

Barista training!!

 

Confirming with artists, and crafters for the potential consignments in the shop

Confirming with the bakery and other food supply sources

 

Setting up the register hardware & Point Of Sale software, payrolls, and all that scary bank stuff. 

 

Printing and distributing fliers, and putting up signs for the Grand Opening event

 

During the first two weeks of October we will be:

 

Setting up the kitchen (installation of equipment, test runs, employee training)

 

Printing the Menu

 

Organizing the floor and furnishings, music and decorations in preparation for the Grand Opening event

 

Grand Opening event will be held for one official day, right now it is Saturday the 16th, but that may change according to the whims of God.

 

    

       Should any wise folk be willing to lend us wise advice, such as "What the heck is wrong with you!?!  Why are you doing THAT, THEN, when you should be doing THIS, NOW!!!"  we would love to be yelled at by you, as soon as possible.  We will thank you dearly.  :-D

Have a blessed weekend!!  And as they say, may the hair on your toes never fall out.  TTFN, ta-ta for now.

 

On our agenda for this month are:

 

Fix up the bathroom..

 

Have a painting party!!

 

Finish some of the furniture (sanding and painting, if needed)

 

Developing the menu and selecting the Roastery & other suppliers

 

Printing business cards, and fliers

Contact the man who will help us with signage (Delmar)

 

The agenda for the month of September consists of:

 

Hanging a giant "Coming Soon" sign

 

Finishing the counters for the Coffee & Espresso Bar

 

Purchasing the equipment and all the coffee/espresso bar necessities

 

Confirming with potential employees, and interviewing the energetic happy people who want to work for us!!

 

Barista training!!

 

Confirming with artists, and crafters for the potential consignments in the shop

Confirming with the bakery and other food supply sources

 

Setting up the register hardware & Point Of Sale software, payrolls, and all that scary bank stuff. 

 

Printing and distributing fliers, and putting up signs for the Grand Opening event

 

During the first two weeks of October we will be:

 

Setting up the kitchen (installation of equipment, test runs, employee training)

 

Printing the Menu

 

Organizing the floor and furnishings, music and decorations in preparation for the Grand Opening event

 

Grand Opening event will be held for one official day, right now it is Saturday the 16th, but that may change according to the whims of God.

 

    

       Should any wise folk be willing to lend us wise advice, such as "What the heck is wrong with you!?!  Why are you doing THAT, THEN, when you should be doing THIS, NOW!!!"  we would love to be yelled at by you, as soon as possible.  We will thank you dearly.  :-D

Have a blessed weekend!!  And as they say, may the hair on your toes never fall out.  TTFN, ta-ta for now.

 

Oh sweet Coffee!

We are looking for energetic people with a passion for the bean!  The coffee bean, that is.  Also, anyone who just loves to make drinks.  Barista training is coming up, and whoever signs on to work with us can sign up for training.

Remodeling is continuing to go smoothly, soon we will be painting! 

If anyone has any must-have menu suggestions, post them on our Facebook wall.

God Bless

-Joanna

We are looking for energetic people with a passion for the bean!  The coffee bean, that is.  Also, anyone who just loves to make drinks.  Barista training is coming up, and whoever signs on to work with us can sign up for training.

Remodeling is continuing to go smoothly, soon we will be painting! 

If anyone has any must-have menu suggestions, post them on our Facebook wall.

God Bless

-Joanna