Hrysek Farms coffee review

Hrysek Farms coffee review

I'm always on the lookout for new coffee roasters to try. I was at the Christkindlemarkt in Bethlehem Pa recently and one of the vendors was Hrysek Farms. The coffee being ground smelled fantastic so I just had to try it. I bought the Papa New Guinea coffee, it is a...

Red cup day 2023

Red cup day 2023

Every year Starbucks debuts their resistable red cups for the holiday season and gives them away free with a holiday beverage purchase. I don't drink a lot of overly sweetened coffee concoctions but I like free stuff. This year my wife got a pumpkin spice latte and I...

Staresso Portable Espresso Machine Review

Staresso Portable Espresso Machine Review

There are a ton of espresso machines on the market at all different price points. I have reviewed some of them. But I have yet to write a review of a good portable espresso machine. In my opinion for it to work it has to be consistent, easy to use, and safe. Making...

Coffee travels: OBX Outer Bean Cafe

Coffee travels: OBX Outer Bean Cafe

Traveling in the outer banks had lots of fun coffee places to try. The Outer Bean was a great stop on our trip. This cafe is right on route 12, the main thoroughfare. We didn't go into the cafe but rather used the walk up window. The coffee was a good medium roast on...

How coffee affects your brain

How coffee affects your brain

For millions of people around the world, coffee is the fuel that kickstarts their day. The aromatic brew has become a daily ritual for many, providing a much-needed boost of energy and mental alertness. But have you ever wondered how coffee affects your brain? Let's...

Times are a changing

Times are a changing

The entire internet is built off of interoperability. You post in one place content gets shared elsewhere. I post this article to my blog and it shares on Facebook, Twitter, and several other networks. Or at least it used to. Twitter dropped integration with Instagram...

Migraines in a modern world

Migraines in a modern world

I've gotten migraines most of my life. They really suck. But I don't get the stereotypical auras. My migraines just come on suddenly on the left hand side of my head. They can last for hours or days. Of late I've gotten them under control with medication. But that's...

Paul R Muller

I like to make pretty things. I watch shiny things, and blinking things. I drink black coffee. But most of all I love working on design problems.