Saturday, June 05, 2004


why we love jessica

or more accurately, why my husband loves jessica. devoted readers know jessica as ms. batdorf.

she's very kindly a regular reader here. and understanding my current lack of mr. right's favorite espresso, the dancing goat, she sent a fresh pound.

needless to say, he's very thankful. . . as am i. perhaps the worst thing about slowly converting one's spouse to some coffee drinking after years of only diet coke is that then one ends up with a real snob.

if the microfoam isn't perfect. . .if the coffee's brewed too hot. . .he puts the cup down. "the coffee in italy's great," he'll say with a sigh. . ."a tazzuella 'e caffé there. . ."

note to self: how much robusta is in that kimbo, hmm? even if it's fresh in naples! well, actually i shouldn't be so harsh. . .kimbo does make an all-arabica blend.

yesterday i also fed the chef. this is as simple as kneading in 4 oz. water, 2 oz. white whole wheat flour, and 4 oz. first clear flour. i let this rise overnight on the counter and then popped it back into the fridge for another 2 or 3 days. . .

this morning's task: an italian chocolate olive-oil cake. . . must see if i have enough chocolate for glaze!

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