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In my last rec, I've been investing a lot more time to make my coffee from scratch as a self-care routine. My buddy Trevor was the one that completely flipped my routine when he told me he was gonna start his own online coffee bean shop, Red Rock Roasting. In addition to his full time job, Trevor's running this small shop all for his love and passion for great coffee. As opposed to buying beans from some shop, I really love that we get to experience his curated set of beans and you know we love a great sec of recs! I've tried most of the beans and one of my favorite is the Burundi - Kibingo because I prefer lighter acidity. Highly recommend placing an order and he'll ship you some freshly roasted beans!
Jul 1, 2021
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Gonna echo what taterhole said: check with a local roaster! They'll be your best bet in getting some great beans. They might even do a couple of small test bags so you know what you're getting into. Def go local when it comes to coffee.
Dec 18, 2024
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It pains me when people give trash coffee recs - I know that taste is subjective, but a good roast profile that really shows off the flavor of a bean is not. If you are into cigarette-like coffee that’s cool but I’d rather just smoke a dart at that point. I got put onto Portrait, a Black-owned roaster in Atlanta, by my friend and longtime 3sixteen photographer Ray Spears and throughout the summer I’ve been buying bags for me for the homies. I’m not usually one for blends but their Barry is stellar, it’s super bright and fruity and is delicious as a cold brew too. The Uganda Rwenzori slaps too.
Nov 19, 2020
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Getting into coffee can be a commitment. The time I used to spend looking into cool roasters for every bean re-up quickly piled up, and I was ready to cave into a coffee subscription to handle the load for me. At first, I tried the Blue Bottle sub since I knew their cold brew was A+, and that was actually pretty great. I stuck with that for a few months, before hearing about Trade Coffee. Trade intros you with one of those BuzzFeedy quizzes to pinpoint what notes and roasts you’re into, and then sets you up with your subscription, giving you several options for each shipment. After each order, I toss the coffee a 👍or 👎 which might influence the coffees I’m recommended(???) Idk really, I haven’t looked into it much, but I love the variety and find it to be a great way to get delicious coffee from small companies without dumping hours into research.
May 4, 2021
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I’ve never been to Disney as a kid and as I grew older I always felt like I was too old for it. I spontaneously tagged along with my family the day before they left and I think that was the best decision I’ve ever made. I’m a huge fan of Star Wars and Avatar, and even as an adult I think I had the best week of my life and I felt like a kid again. I legitimately had real tears of joy on some of the rides. It’s never too late!
Mar 1, 2022
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While everyone is raving about their trendy nonstick pans, I’m here to bring the spotlight back to cast iron cookware. There’s a huge stigma around how hard it is to take care of cast irons, but it’s really not bad! You just gotta keep using it, and over time, it basically becomes nonstick. This article has sent off a tangent, and now I am a proud owner of a well-seasoned cast iron pan and griddle.
Mar 1, 2022
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Antique shops have a special place in my heart because it reminds me of my childhood road trips. When I was little, I always thought antique shops were just useless junk. As I grew older, I’ve learned to appreciate the “junk” a bit more. Browsing through the aisles, they kind of feel like a time machine. My top things to look out for are vintage cameras, dutch ovens, and vintage porcelain.
Feb 1, 2022