Imitation

This week I've had a lot going on and my mind has been in a thousand places, so I don't have my typical blog posting this week. What I do have is a 5 yr. old little girl who is completely convinced that she too must draw Joe C. Bean pictures. She has them all over the house! I am so impressed with her because with each attempt she is getting better and better. I love her passion for art! I love that she is my 3rd child because I wouldn't have had the freedom within myself to let my older children express themselves in this way. 

When I was praying and asking God about what to do for this weeks blog I felt He wanted me to share a few things about my life, coffee, and Him.   

My daughters Joe C. Bean drawings

Imitate:

: to make or do something the same way as (something else)

: to do the same thing as (someone)

: to copy (someone's or something's behavior, sound, appearance, etc.)

As you can see, my daughter imitates my drawings. She has been drawn to something that she loves and wants to be as good as me, in doing it. In the Bible we are told to be imitators of God. In order to know how to imitate God we have to know what that looks like, feels like and we need to know who He is. 

I love the translation of the Message:

Watch what God does, and then you do it, like children who learn proper behavior from their parents. Mostly what God does is love you. Keep company with Him and learn a life of love. Observe how Christ loved us. His love was not cautious but extravagant. He didn't love in order to get something from us but give everything of himself to us. Love like that. -Ephesians 5:1&2 

As we get to know God we learn the different attributes/characteristics of God and this helps us to understand who He truly is. Putting it into practice allows us to become a better version of ourselves and more like Him. This takes time and practice!

When I visit roasters I ask questions about their techniques and how they brew their coffee. I'm wanting to imitate them so that I can go home, do the same thing, and have that same great cup of coffee. I am wanting to learn more about how to bring out some of the best character flavors from my beans. Most of the time the process is slow, but the flavor is so much richer and more authentic. This gives me more "joy in my mug", as I start my day!

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1000 Faces

Last weekend my husband and I were on our way to Asheville, NC, for the weekend.  Before we headed out we stopped over in Athens, GA for him to try 1000 Faces Coffee. I have to say they hold a special place in my heart because I had my first pour over coffee experience with them! 

1000 Faces Coffee  is a great place to not just drink coffee but to experience coffee.Their menu provides unique selections of freshly roasted award winning coffee. Using a "fresh" approach the coffee is prepared one cup at a time using a pour over method.  The baristas are passionate about coffee and enjoy sharing their passion!

During our visit we mentioned that we were headed to Asheville. They were very excited to let us know that 1000 Faces Coffee was being served at a local doughnut place called, Vortex Doughnuts. I have never been a fan of doughnuts, but I'm a FAN of theirs!!!! OH MY GOODNESS! I wish I could have tried every flavor they had! We walked the "wild side" trying a cinnamon and sugar vegan doughnut. Can it really taste this good to be vegan?!?
Nestled among some of the best brewery's in Asheville, Vortex is the must stop shop for the "All American" coffee and doughnut combo! The partnership they have is phenomenal!!!!

1000 Faces Coffee & Vortex Doughnuts

1000 Faces coffee
Cinnamon and Sugar Vegan Doughnut
and
Pumpkin Ale Doughnut

Check out and Like 1000 Faces Coffee and Vortex Doughnuts on Facebook.

 Coffee and Doughnut Heaven!!!!!

Happy 1st Birthday to Vortex Doughnuts!!!!

Coffee Notes: I now have a Joe C. Bean Pinterest Page!!!

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How Do You Brew?

As the autumn winds blow in a new season of colors

What are some of your favorite coffee flavors?

Cinnamon Apple, Maple Glaze, Toasted Almond, Vanilla Haze,

Pumpkin Spice, Crème Brule, Spiced Ginger, or Harvest Days?

I love fall and the coffee flavors that it brings

The warm cup in my hands right before the first bird sings

The friends that I will share with, before the day is gone

or the quiet moments when I get to sit alone.

Oh the how I love all the coffee flavors of fall!

                                                    -Jenn B. 2015

This week I have been on the road, so my blog is a bit short and sweet. I visited several roasting houses in the Carolina's and Athens, GA. I had a great time and loved every bit of it! I cant wait to share with you all the pics and new things I learned along the way!

I would love to hear from you and know what your favorite fall coffee flavors are.

(((Hugs&Mugs)))

Coffee Notes: If you'd like a sneak peek on the roasting houses I visited, check out my Facebook page. Please like it and share it with a friend. 

Two Story Cheers

Where they want to know your name!

This week's coffee adventures took me to Athens, Ga to Two Story Coffee. This trip was a special one because my dad was able to join me and it was National Coffee Day! I've been to Athens multiple times and had never seen or heard of this place. I actually found it through a blog piece written on Thrive Farmers.  The part that grab my heart was a story of a student that took his parents, who were visiting from Canada, to Two Story before having them see any other famous UGA spots. He wanted them to meet his "family". Something we are all looking for... a place where we feel like we belong!
So on that note I did another fun little parody, this week, to one of my dad's favorite tv shows, Cheers!

                                                          TWO STORY CHEERS
Cheers Theme Song
Making your way to UGA
Takes everything you've got;

Taking a break from all your classes
Sure would help a lot!
Wouldn't you like to get away?

All those nights when you've been up
With your head against a wall
And your coffee cup is empty
No filters found at all.

Yummy Latte!

As the rooster begins to crow;

Sometimes you want to go
Where the barista knows your name
And they're always glad you came;
You want to be where you can cram
All the knowledge in your head
You wanna be at Two Story on S. Lumpkin.

Roll out of bed, Mr. Coffee's dead;
The morning's looking bright;
With stains found on your t-shirt
And nothing clean in sight.
And your IPhone cracked onto the floor.

Be glad there's one place in the world
Where the barista knows your name,
And they're always glad you came;
You want to go where the coffee's made,
And the smell awakens you;
You want to be at Two Story on S. Lumpkin

Where the barista knows your name,
And they're always glad you came;
Where Two Story knows your name,
And they're always glad you came;
©Jenn Bryan 2015

You are a BIG and special part to this world's story! Thank you for taking your time to read this blog and I hope it made you smile!

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