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The Coffee Shop – An Office Away From Home

I am sitting at the coffee shop as I write this frantically typing away on my laptop. I’ve quite literally “set up shop” here again like I do every Thursday. It is my office away from home. If you are a big fan of the classic television show, “Cheers” you’ll fondly remember how everyone shouted, “Norm!” when he walked into the bar. That’s how I feel at my favorite coffee joint. “Hi Traci…are you having the usual today?” I am still trying to come up with a few witty responses like Norm always did. Here’s one of my favorite Norm’isms… … Continue reading →

Espresso Machines Recalled for Fire Hazard

March 30, 2006 Release #06-124 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 406-4440 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the Jura-Capresso LLC, of Closter, New Jersey, today announced a voluntary recall of the Jura Impressa Automatic Coffee Center Espresso Machines. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Jura Impressa Automatic Coffee Center Espresso Machines Units: About 6,600 Manufacturer: Eugster/Frismag AG, of Switzerland Importer: Jura-Capresso LLC, of Closter, N.J. Hazard: The electrical … Continue reading →

Espresso Machines Recalled for Fire Hazard

March 7, 2006 Release #06-106 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 406-4440 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of the Product: C1000 Capresso Automatic Coffee Center There are approximately 28,000 units The manufacturer is – Eugster/Frismag, of Switzerland Capresso Inc., of Closter, N.J, imported the products. Hazard: The electrical connectors in the espresso machine … Continue reading →

Cleaning My Coffee Maker

I’m a coffee lover. I drink plain coffee, flavored coffee, cappuccino, latte, espresso, you name it. If has to do with coffee, I like it. Unfortunately, in my quaint, quiet, rural area, we have extremely hard water. It causes lime scale build up that damages fixtures and appliances. This fact usually leads to me purchase a new coffee maker every year. I usually just pick up the cheapest one I can find, since I know I’ll be replacing it within the year. It became a running joke around here. One year my adoring children bought me the Cadillac of all … Continue reading →