Ahh…coffee. I love the smell, the taste and the look. I love the feeling of drinking a coffee at my local cafĂ©. I love meeting a friend and catching up on gossip at a new cafĂ© or sitting alone on a patio with a cup in hand and watching the world go by.
I’m a fan of any kind of coffee…my choice usually depends on the time of day, the occasion and the cafĂ©. I like a latte or cappuccino in the morning or as a mid-morning break. I enjoy a nice espresso after a good meal or as an afternoon pick-me-up.
And yes – sometimes the coffee I drink is so special, it deserves a photo! I’m happy to welcome you to today’s caffeine-filled Friday Five!
1. I was in Ascoli with my aunt, uncle and father. We stopped in at Caffe Meletti before hitting the farmer’s market. The Barista wrote me a special message in my little espresso. Sweet, right?
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An espresso in Ascoli, Italy
2. I was in Gstaad with my good friend Shannon. Going to Early Beck easily became an afternoon routine for us. We shared many laughs and gossiped for hours.
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A cappuccino & croissant in Gstaad, Switzerland
3. On one of my trips to Paris, I stopped in at a restaurant near the Palais Royale to write postcards and get re-energized!
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An espresso and tarte in Paris, France
4. I’ll never forget the morning adventure my good friend Boba and I had in Montreal. It was pouring rain outside but we were determined to have breakfast at La Croissanterie Figaro, which came highly recommended by a friend. Even though we were exhausted after a busy work week in Montreal, we stuck it out and we were rewarded with a beautiful breakfast and a couple of delicious cappuccinos.
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A cappuccino with a mountain of foam in Montreal, Quebec
5. I was on a 5-day vacation with Shannon (yes, the same friend) in Budapest and we stopped in for a coffee and strudel at the First Studel House of Pest. Our food and drinks were delish!
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Latte at the First Strudel House of Pest, Budapest
How about you? What are your coffee drinking routines or memories?
Photos by Jordana.