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You are here: Home / Lifestyle / Tour de Cafe

May 8, 2011

Tour de Cafe

We are very excited that we will be serving Charlottesville’s local coffee roaster – Shenandoah Joe – in the bakery!! We are working with the owner, Dave, on a custom roast to be the Great Harvest Blend. He dropped by 3 samples yesterday for us to taste test.

[You know I was excited for a reason to gulp down beautiful cups of rich coffee!!]

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I was coffee free for a month and think I am no longer dependent. I’m adding it back – half a cup every other day at the most. I love coffee. I think coffee is great and healthy. I just didn’t like getting headaches! Hopefully I can keep up the intermittent consumption until winter returns.

Today we slept in till 7:30 (well, Matt slept until 9!!!!!!!) and put on a pot of roast #1

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One of my very favorite aromas in coffee is what I would describe as a “rich and round milk chocolate roast.” That’s the only way I know how to describe it! Matt and I don’t like burnt aromas in coffee – but there is often a deep round, smooth aroma that I love and this blend had it!

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Served with an amazing bowl of carb-a-licious oats!

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Whipped banana oats made with half homemade Scottish oats and half rolled, plus banana, salt, chia seeds, vanilla and milk. On top: crumbled Great Harvest Warrenton  Cinnamon Scone and Lynda’s Granola. Plus TJ’s Sunflower buttah. Yummmmmmm!!

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Just watched a few episodes of House Hunters. Boy are houses in Cincinnati and Atlanta cheap!!

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Looks like we’re taking a bit of a break from the bakery – at least in intensity. We still might go over and do some minor things, like working on our video for GH franchising.

Happy Mother’s Day MOM!!

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I hear the Bears have a little something for me too!

Kanz

Have a great one!

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  1. Jenny @ Fitness Health and Food says

    May 8, 2011 at 10:01 am

    That coffee sound glorious! I really think I need to have coffee at least once a week because I do miss it dearly, esp with great blends like yours! 🙂

    So glad you two are getting some much needed rest, you’ve earned it! 🙂

    Reply
  2. lynn @ the actor's diet says

    May 8, 2011 at 10:01 am

    i have been so tempted during the filming of this movie to add coffee back – just afraid of the headaches too. somehow i’m functioning on 5 hours of sleep and 12 hours of work?!?

    happy mommy’s day to all the moms!

    Reply
  3. Gina @ RunningtotheKitchen says

    May 8, 2011 at 10:10 am

    watching house hunters in atlanta depresses me living in NY. the price differences are amazing.

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    • Dee says

      May 8, 2011 at 1:24 pm

      i.totally.agree.

      Reply
      • Candace says

        May 10, 2011 at 6:05 am

        I’m an Atlantan, and the houses in my ZIP code certainly aren’t cheap. The outer suburbs? Sure. But if you want a proper Atlanta address, you’re paying up! And even for condo dwellers, the HOA fees are pretty steep.

        Reply
  4. Michelle (The Runner's Plate) says

    May 8, 2011 at 10:13 am

    I don’t like feeling depending on coffee either. I like it but don’t feel like I *need* to have it every morning.

    Reply
  5. Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says

    May 8, 2011 at 10:13 am

    Your mom looks exactly like LARBS! Or Larbs looks exactly like your mom 🙂

    Milk chocolatey coffee is my favorite!

    Reply
    • Jaime says

      May 8, 2011 at 10:27 am

      That is the very first thing that I thought when I saw that picture! They look exactly the same! So adorable 🙂

      Reply
      • Dee says

        May 8, 2011 at 1:24 pm

        Me too!

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        • Mary Frances says

          May 8, 2011 at 2:56 pm

          That’s Kath at 5 months old… and I was there. That is her mom and Gram with her in the picture.

          Reply
        • Mom says

          May 8, 2011 at 6:37 pm

          Fun! Thanks ya’ll!

          Barbara

          Reply
  6. Caley says

    May 8, 2011 at 10:15 am

    House Hunters is the best! As are moms! (and teddy bears and morning oatmeal) 🙂

    Reply
  7. staceyhealthylife says

    May 8, 2011 at 10:19 am

    Enjoy your restful Sunday you definitely deserve it.

    Reply
  8. Khushboo says

    May 8, 2011 at 10:24 am

    Looks like the perfect start to a Sunday! I’m not a fan of coffee as a drink but I do live the aroma and coffee-flavoured foods!

    Reply
  9. Molly says

    May 8, 2011 at 10:25 am

    Oh yes…don’t deny thy love for coffee!

    Reply
  10. Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says

    May 8, 2011 at 10:30 am

    I’m always blown away by how cheap houses are in some parts of the country. I’ve always lived in northeastern cities (Philadelphia and now New York), so I guess my perception is pretty skewed. I could live in a castle in Wyoming for what I pay for my little studio here!!

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  11. jennifer (take the day off) says

    May 8, 2011 at 10:31 am

    I also LOVE watching House Hunters, and I happen to live in Atlanta–unfortunately, they always film the episodes OUTSIDE of Atlanta– in the suburbs where houses are a whole lot cheaper than in the city. We have been looking for a house for over a year in the city (and we finally found one!) but every time we watch house hunters “Atlanta” we get a kick out of it because the houses are not exactly in Atlanta. Moral of the story: you get a lot more for your money in the burbs…

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    • KathEats says

      May 8, 2011 at 10:50 am

      I know what you mean, but there are still tons of really cute bungalows that seem to be close to the city. Are those considered the burbs too?

      Reply
      • Candace says

        May 10, 2011 at 6:08 am

        I responded above, but I’ll add my two cents here, too. Yes, there are plenty of adorable bungalows to be found in Atlanta proper … but they’re in places you wouldn’t want to live. Those neighborhoods are becoming a bit more gentrified, but they’re still crime-heavy. On the other hand, I once found an adorable bungalow for sale off Peachtree Battle on one of my runs, and when I looked up the info, it was selling for $1.2 million!

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  12. KatieK says

    May 8, 2011 at 10:47 am

    MMMM coffee, I gave up caffine about a month ago at the suggestion of my fertility doctor. I miss it so much, the decaff I bought just isn’t doing it for me.

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    • Mary Frances says

      May 8, 2011 at 2:47 pm

      Decaf has caffeine in it too… just not as much. Maybe with the warmer weather coming around, you can just drink water, milk, juice…and get away from the hot drinks all together. Then when winter comes, maybe just an occasional hot chocolate or herbal tea.

      Reply
  13. SquatLikeALady says

    May 8, 2011 at 10:55 am

    Houses are super cheap here in Montana too! 😉 I just don’t want to live here for the rest of my life. Gah.

    I love a good smooth roast!

    Reply
  14. Holly @ The Runny Egg says

    May 8, 2011 at 11:04 am

    I love watching House Hunters — what a great way to spend a Sunday morning!

    That coffee sounds delicious — I also can’t stand the “burnt” smell of some coffees.

    Reply
  15. Angela (Oh She Glows) says

    May 8, 2011 at 11:10 am

    I’m obsessed with House Hunters…especially HH International. 🙂
    I am always amazed by how cheap houses are in Texas too.

    Reply
  16. Paige @Running Around Normal says

    May 8, 2011 at 11:13 am

    I stopped in our local GHB yesterday! I wanted the cinnamon chip, but all they had was the cinnamon crunch!

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      May 8, 2011 at 11:59 am

      I bet that’s nearly the same – did you try it??

      Reply
  17. The Teenage Taste says

    May 8, 2011 at 11:17 am

    I don’t know why I never noticed it before, but that table has such a beautiful mosaic on it. It’s so pretty! Definitely a great background for food photography! 😀

    Reply
  18. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    May 8, 2011 at 11:34 am

    I love seeing all the old school pis people are posting with their mamma’s! 🙂

    The bear bread is awesome. You guys should sell those as speciality items for baby showers and whatnot!

    Reply
  19. Kat @ Cupcake Kat says

    May 8, 2011 at 11:39 am

    I’m just starting to like coffee. That is one delicious looking bowl of oats!

    Reply
  20. Alaina says

    May 8, 2011 at 11:40 am

    I know what you mean about the smell of coffee! I hate that burnt smell (uhhh..Sbux!) Haha. I love a smoooooth coffee. Of the three, which one was your favorite? Or are you sampling them one a day?

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    • KathEats says

      May 8, 2011 at 11:59 am

      We just tried #1 and I loved it

      Reply
  21. Meaghan O'Connor says

    May 8, 2011 at 11:52 am

    Sounds like some great coffee! I can’t make it through the day without my cup… 🙂 I wish my morning breakfast routine was as beautiful or creative as yours!

    Reply
  22. Allison @ Happy Tales says

    May 8, 2011 at 11:54 am

    Whoa, that coffee sampling sounds like a ton of fun for you!!!! Hope you find the perfect blend for your store. Love the throwback picture of you and your momma, too!

    Reply
  23. Natalia - a side of simple says

    May 8, 2011 at 12:04 pm

    A milk chocolate roast sounds wonderful! I feel like the bakery is yours and Matt’s “baby” so a happy mother’s day to you, especially with your upcoming “arrival!” 🙂

    Reply
  24. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

    May 8, 2011 at 12:22 pm

    Happy Mother’s Day KERF’s Mom 🙂 Now that looks like a nice cup of Joe!

    Reply
  25. Mary @ Bites and Bliss says

    May 8, 2011 at 1:09 pm

    That coffee made me want to go pour a cup from my dad’s pot…but he likes it BITTER. I tried some yesterday and could hardly handle it even after milk and sugar!

    Happy mother’s day to your mom!!

    Reply
  26. Elena @ GagaForGrapefruit says

    May 8, 2011 at 1:34 pm

    that oatmeal sounds soooooo yum!

    Reply
  27. Emma (Namaste Everyday) says

    May 8, 2011 at 1:40 pm

    yum I can’t wait to brew some good coffee again! For some reason, in New Zealand, they only use instant coffee (?) or espresso.

    Reply
  28. Ilana says

    May 8, 2011 at 1:50 pm

    Have a good day off! SJ coffee is the best! I had a cinn chip brkfst bun
    yesterday- yumz.

    Reply
  29. Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says

    May 8, 2011 at 2:00 pm

    mmm your b-fast looks awesome!

    Reply
  30. J3nn(Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says

    May 8, 2011 at 2:50 pm

    Yeah, houses in Atlanta are uber cheap compared to NY! When we lived in Atlanta we could have gotten two houses for the price of one here in NY.

    Reply
  31. Ellie @ The Mommyist says

    May 8, 2011 at 5:21 pm

    Nice to hear you and Matt are taking a day to slow down a little. That’s important.

    Reply
  32. Hannah says

    May 8, 2011 at 6:37 pm

    And now I’m craving a bowl of coffee-flavoured oats…

    Reply
  33. Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says

    May 8, 2011 at 8:13 pm

    That’s great that you guys were able to find a local coffee to sell! I love how you guys are really sticking to your local values. 😀

    Reply

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