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Posted by Lisa McIntyre on Feb 29, 2012 in Blog, Local Coffeehouse Visit | 0 comments

Ohhh … Ojo Caliente, NM #Coffeehouse, the Red Mountain Cafe

What a darling little spot just off Highway 285 north of Santa Fe.

It was hard to resist the homemade goodies that David, the owner of 1 1/2 years offered in his bakery display. He makes everything for the cafe on his own, and you can feel the love!

He is able to sustain his business by the patronage of the locals as this area of New Mexico’s peak season is only in the summer. That leaves about eight months of slow business where the tourists (like me) are hard to come by.

Ojo Caliente is a town that features mineral healing pools to relax in. If you have never been there, you really should visit. It is a magical part of the high desert country. We camped in the RV park walking distance to the springs for $20 a night with water and electricity. The website for the spa is www.ojospa.com.

Hope your day is great!!

~Lisa

Posted by Lisa McIntyre on Oct 28, 2011 in Blog, Local Coffeehouse Visit | 0 comments

By the Old Oak Tree ~ Grassroots Coffee in Thomasville, GA

Bags of beans were piled high in the corner awaiting roasting. The fresh scones in the pastry case were ready to please the pallet of the next taker. The space was inviting and I was greeted with a friendly smile and could tell in an instant that these folks were passionate about their business.

They are two years in, and are already making an impact in their community by offering a roast that has been specially selected to meet the expectations of their demographic that is sweet, rich and not bitter.

If I understand correctly, they are participating in a gathering of Southern roasters in a couple of weeks to share and collaborate. To find out more contact them at Grassroots Coffee.

Dig it!