Good Morning Gloucester

Check out my one handed video demo of the Bonavita Wide Base Porcelain Immersion Dripper and Hot Water Kettle. Link to purchase the Dripper here and Kettle here on Amazon

There are so many reasons why I love this setup so much.

Number one is I like the way my coffee tastes.  no plastic parts the immersion dripper is made of ceramic so you don’t get that nasty plastic aftertaste from more expensive “fancy coffee makers with a million parts and plastic reservoirs.

Number two the cleanup couldn’t be any easier.  You just dump out the filter and give it a rinse.  If you’ve had another type of coffee maker that needs to have it’s filters cleaned out you know what a pain in the ass that is.

Number three it’s super inexpensive to brew a good cup of coffee.

Number four the dripper and water kettle are both small enough to put away in the cabinet so it doesn’t have to sit one the counter (I hate stuff on the counters).

Number 5 it’s cheap and well built.

Bonavita Wide Base Porcelain Immersion Dripper

Open/close switch to release Coffee
Single cup brewing with French Press flavor
Easy clean up after brewing
Porcelain construction ensures great heat retention
Uses #4 paper filter or permanent filter
16 ounce brewing capacity
Lid maintains heat while brewing
Fits on a wide variety of cup sizes
Length: 8.25″ Width: 6.75″ Height: 7.50″

AmazonBasics Stainless Steel Portable Electric Hot Water Kettle – 1 Liter, Silver

Electric water kettle with 1.0-liter capacity and 1500 watts of power for fast results (120V ~60Hz)
Cordless design allows for easy filling and serving; power base with 30-inch power cord for flexible placement, plus cord wrap for compact storage
Concealed heating element; BPA-free food-contact materials; removable filter for easy cleaning
Automatic shutoff with boil-dry protection for safety and peace of mind; water window for precise filling and checking levels at a glance
Backed by an AmazonBasics 1-year limited warranty

The Great Winter Birdwatcher Migration has begun once again . These birdwatchers were observed in a peaceful social group enjoying the sun on the back shore. Me e-birdwatcher report includes a nice Back Shore Towhee along with a Blue Crowned Thrush. The thrill of the day though, was spotting the male Red Breasted Puffleg! See him there on the end? Keep your eyes open and you might spot one too!

2019  Green Ribbon Tied In The Middle This Year!

2016

This year we got the red ribbon tied in the middle as opposed to 2012  green ribbon tied at the end.

2012

2011

Tony Gross Comes Through With The Annual Swedish Coffee Bread!

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Joey C

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Tony Gross Comes Through Again With His Famous Swedish Coffee Bread

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Joey C

Every year Tony makes Frank and I a loaf of his much sought after Swedish coffee bread. I’m afraid to open it because once you eat the first bite I can’t stop til that whole sucker is gone. (I’m not sure if he puts heroin in it, the stuff is so damn addicting).

Tony Gross 2009 Swedish Coffee Bread

Tony Gross’ Swedish Coffee Bread

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Joey C

Every Christmastime Tony Gross, the skipper of the lobsterboat F/V Sandollar makes a ridiculous number of Swedish Coffee Bread loaves and gives them out to friends.  I made the mistake and called it Nisu but because the recipe comes from an elder in Tony’s family he insists it be called Swedish Coffee Bread.

It’s delicious and best eaten within a day of cooking.  I sure am glad I’m on the list of those who get one every year!

As Cindy Lou Who said in the movie:”No matter how different a Who may appear, he will always be welcome with holiday cheer.” Cheers and Merry Christmas!

Yesterday’s posting of Christmas Seals – They didn’t migrate from Brace Cove to Niles Beach; was enjoying Christmas Eve with family and festivities!

Twelve Christmas Eve Seals at Niles Beach