Gift for Coffee Lovers....

I don't know about you, but I love cappuccino. The foamier, the better!

I'm also a tea drinker but coffee takes the top spot for me.  This Holiday season, automatic/semi-automatic espresso makers are ideal gifts for coffee lovers! Below are 4 of my picks! 

I already own #4 - the Tassimo, which works fantastic & with T-discs, but I'd love another one...maybe a more powerful machine this time around! 

And you? Do you have a cappuccino machine you love & would recommend for the Holidays??

By the way, did you know you can make cappuccino with COCONUT MILK!??? Coconut milk has half the calories & sugar as regular milk. Check it out here.

- coffee cup image via no more dirty looks

1. pasquini livietta $1075

2. gaggia $999

3. vienna $499

4. tassimo $169

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1st Option in London...

I LOVE drinking cappuccino from my Tassimo machine while reading blogs....it's one of my favorite things to do! Today, while sipping on my cappuccino, I came across 1st Option on Decor8 and remembered it's been awhile since I featured their fantastic locations!  For those of you scratching your heads wondering who 1st Option is, they are a full service agency based out of London that scouts out locations for films, television, photographers etc. 


It's obvious 1st Option knows how to represent their locations by providing high-quality images on their website for one to look at. Below are some of the ones I've selected (that I love) from the dozens they have listed, enjoy! 

(click on images for larger pic)

images via 1st option

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Tassimo....great Cappuccino in your own home!

I found an amazing Cappuccino machine, Tassimo (Bosch) Single serve system. You can easily enjoy a perfect cup of coffee, cappuccino, crema, hot chocolate or tea at the touch of a button - in about 60 seconds! With Tassimo, you have T-Discs that insert into the top part of the machine & without much fuss, press one button & you have coffee/cappuccino etc. I am so happy with this machine & it only cost $200!

I purchased mine at Bed Bath & Beyond after much research online, & I also got all my T-Discs there. Sure, you'll spend a bit more money then on a regular coffee machine, but a lot less than going to Starbucks. Trust me, I love Starbucks (I have my own Starbucks card), but sometimes, it's convenient to be able to make your own frothy & delicious cappuccino in your own home, with the touch of a button! My next goal is to try & buy a box of cappuccino T-Discs.

(P.S. They also give you a $50 rebate)

(All photos above by Jennifer Ramos of MadeByGirl)


Photo (Mugs) above from Tassimo

NOTE: Thanks to my Dad for this Pre- wedding gift!

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