I haven’t had a lot of time for cooking this week, hampered by a
plumbing problem. But now that the new
disposal is in place I expect to get back to culinary experimentation.
Meanwhile, I’ve had to direct my attentions elsewhere, namely in
working on the decoration of the guest bedroom.
It haunts me. Just as soon as I
think I know that I’m going to do, I change my mind.
So, I decided to give it a test run to see how it felt and what it
needed. (I wonder how many people give their guest rooms a test run prior to
having overnight guests?)
I gave it a try out last night — very comfortable and cozy —
completing the experience with morning coffee, making it up from the coffee
station that occupies space on the cabinet under the picture under the picture.
Eh. The coffee is only marginally good despite the French press, it's a bit
cumbersome to make, and, well, the experience was a bit disappointing.
The water had a bit of a resin smell while heating in the electric kettle,
and I eventually just poured the cup of coffee out. A good, REALLY good, cup of
coffee is important to me. I suspect I didn't use enough coffee because
it sort of had the dirty dishwater taste of the weak coffee that my mother used
to make. And, perhaps I've been spoiled by freshly ground daily vs. the ground
coffee in the container. Need to rethink. The cocoa has to go, for one, the
cinnamon grinder as well, I think. Sugar and teas need to be moved into the
cabinet. I was hoping for something better. Maybe a trivet and mini coffee pot
would be better than the electric kettle and French press. I do need more room
on top of the cabinet, say, for a plate of pastries. Hmmmm.
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Certainly the room needs more pictures. Of what type, I do not know. And it needs wall color; again, I don’t know
what color. Lastly a window treatment is
crucial, although I think I’m going to go with shutters flanking the window.
I’m a woman
floundering and need your help. What do
you think?
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