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Freshly Ground Coffee

I am fixated by coffee. If I don’t get my “fix” I’m not happy and not too functional. This is an addiction, though it’s one I am currently working on ie. reducing my overall daily caffeine intake. For now I have no intention of giving up coffee. I do, however, like to try different types […]

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Gourmet Coffee

Good quality coffee is worth paying that little extra for. Unfortunately most Irish supermarkets don’t stock much beyond the mass produced coffees from the big brands, so I usually pick up “nice” coffee when I’m travelling. Luckily there are a growing number of specialised shops popping up in Irish towns and Carlow is no different. […]

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15 Things You Should Know About Caffeine

Some Caffeine Facts Illustrated

I am a coffee addict. The only time I’ve ever been without coffee for any extended period of time was back in the mid 90s when I ended up being stuck in the middle of Extremadura without access to coffee for a few weeks. Weird experience when you consider how important coffee is to Spanish […]

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Glass Coffee Pots Do Not Bounce

I am a self-proclaimed coffee addict. In order to feed my addiction I have several coffee making devices at home, including the plunger style cafetière from Bodum. Unfortunately one of them met with an accident in the last week or so. The “beaker” was glass and it appears to have been dropped (not by me oddly […]

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Healthy Breakfast In Scottsdale

I’ve mentioned more than once how travel really makes dieting awkward. Yesterday is best written off, as I spent the day on planes and eating whatever they gave me. Today, however, I started the day off with a very tasty breakfast in the Royal Palms in Scottsdale: Grapefruit juice, coffee and Baked oatmeal with berries […]

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