How was my first day at work? So many details!!!! It looked easy but I knew that it wouldn't be. Many, many procedures and a very different working style. Bruno explains well, but he talks as if I've been doing this for a long time. I have some knowledge, but I felt a bit overwhelmed by all the information. I guess that's normal for a first day. I took notes on EVERYTHING : how the coffee roaster works, how to keep the books, what are all the recipes for our house blends, etc. But I do admit I had a certain ease with everything related to credit cards... must be my inner shopaholic, lol!! I also took care of all the shipping and ...
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I Got Me Some Sugar at my Roastery!
It's done! On the 31st of may, I will be adding the best sweetness to my roastery!! Last Thursday, my best friend and beloved wife, has tendered her resignation at the medical clinic where she worked for the last 12 years. It is a big clinic with 10 doctors on staff. She quickly worked up the ladder to become executive secretary over 7 years ago. The health care sector is not an easy one; when it's not impatient patients, it's demanding doctors or difficult colleagues. For more than a year now, we've talked about how she could work full time for our online roastery, which she has progressively started doing since February 2011. She ...
Some superior importation coffees
As the expression says, « It takes all kinds... ». And, as for wine, some prefer theirs strong, mild, fruity, etc. Same thing for coffee. So there's no right and wrong here. In this post, I'll try to introduce you to some superior importation coffees and get you to know them better. Two of them are available here at Northern-Coffee.ca --> Try them! ...
KeepCup – Keep the Cup! (Promo ended)
The title says it all! What's great about the KeepCup is that it: is a replica of standard size disposable paper cups you find in any coffee shop or "get your coffee and go" kind of store. fits perfectly into most coffee makers, car cup holders and many bicycle bottle holders. is graduated on the inside to simplify filling. is dishwasher safe and microwaveable with the lid off has better thermal properties than a paper cup and is splashproof. is made with BPA free plastic. is light and unbreakable. is made from parts that are interchangeable, meaning that any of its components like the cover, thermal band and the plug ...
Coffee Amandine
While we're waiting for spring to show up to warm up this endless winter, why not pamper ourselves with a sweet almond and ice cream treat to remind us that summer is coming!! Try it! You'll thank me later :) Coffee Amandine Ingredients (for 2 cups) : 1/4 teaspoon of almonds extract (1ml) 1 1/2 cups of hot coffee 2 scoops of chocolate ice cream (or your favourite flavour) Grilled almond shavings (optional but sooo much better...) Steps : Mix in the almonds extract with the coffee Pour into 2 cups Place one scoop of ice cream into each cup Garnish with the almond shavings and serve I also love to add a touch or ...
Get 10% More Love !
Valentine's Day Promo This promotion is for all coffee lovers... ;) From February 4 to February 8 2012, get 10% more coffee for free (454 grams becomes 500 grams) Furthermore, those who order Cookies Stefanie cookies will receive them in a pretty gift box*. Perfect as a gift for your Valentine ! Chocolate lovers will not be left behind! Get 14% off on all our Chocolates et Truffles selection until February 14, 2012! Have a great Valentine's Day ♥♥ !! *Limited quantities *Limit of one (1) box per order ...