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Title: For the first time in my life, the other night I had...
Post by: charlie on June 20, 2014, 12:29:03 AM
... a cup of coffee.
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Post by: KnuckleBuckett on June 20, 2014, 06:41:19 AM
Wait.  What?
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Post by: Govtcheez on June 20, 2014, 07:57:47 AM
Yeah what
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Post by: charlie on June 20, 2014, 11:00:13 AM
Oh, sorry... maybe that wasn't clear.

A couple nights ago I had a cup of coffee. It was the first time in my life I had ever had a cup of coffee.

Hope that's clearer!

:wutang:
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Post by: Govtcheez on June 20, 2014, 11:02:27 AM
Please provide more detail.  What was in the coffee.  Did you enjoy it. Will you coffee again.
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Post by: charlie on June 20, 2014, 11:17:57 AM
Ok... so My wife made it with Keurig and some package of coffee grounds that appeared to be vanilla flavored and might have been from dunkin donuts. I dunno, it had the same colors, although we don't have dunkin donuts around here so I don't know how I'd know that.

It was hot when it came out, so she added milk. She also added a spoonful of sugar. I didn't ask for those things but I didn't mind either. I did decline the cinnamon flavored creamer.

Yep, just checked. It was Dunkin Donuts French Vanilla.

The first thing I noticed was that it was made out of water. Not surprising, I know, but since our home-made hot chocolates are so rich that you don't even notice the water it caught me a bit off guard. She said she might have made it a little too weak. She's not much of a coffee drinker, so it's not like she knows how to make the perfect cup. But otherwise, it seemed like a regular cup o' joe.

Did I enjoy it? Sure. It hit the spot. I was tired and also had the chills (-ish) and I needed to get some work done. It was only 8pm at the time and I knew it would take a while. Normally I'd drink soda for caffeine, but I don't really drink soda at home any more so I didn't have any. Also I craved something warm. So the coffee fulfilled my cravings.

Will I coffee again? Who knows. I didn't enjoy it that much that I want it again right away. But if a similar situation comes up I wouldn't mind having another cup. Perhaps a little stronger next time. Maybe it will take another 35 years. Who knows.
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Post by: Govtcheez on June 20, 2014, 11:49:18 AM
There was sure a lot of stuff in that coffee.

How strong it is in a Keurig depends on the one you have.  With the one we have at work, you pick how much coffee you want to make with the one pod, 4oz up to 10oz.  10 is going to be weaker than 4.  I'm surprised you didn't realize coffee is mostly water
Title: Re: For the first time in my life, the other night I had...
Post by: charlie on June 20, 2014, 11:59:14 AM
Well I knew that... I just didn't think about it at the time.

Also, we used the 4 oz setting I believe, although my wife indicated that she could have put more grounds in. This wasn't one of those little packaged cups that is auto-done or anything.
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Post by: KnuckleBuckett on June 20, 2014, 01:47:00 PM
http://smile.amazon.com/Green-Mountain-Coffee-Portion-24-Count/dp/B004779XNW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1403286330&sr=8-1&keywords=green+mountain+dark

http://smile.amazon.com/Keurig-Emerils-K-Cup-Packs-count/dp/B007PA33NY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1403286365&sr=8-1&keywords=emeril+big+easy+bold+k+cups

http://smile.amazon.com/Green-Mountain-Naturals-Portion-24-Count/dp/B004AWTR6M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1403286406&sr=8-1&keywords=keurig+apple+cider
Title: Re: For the first time in my life, the other night I had...
Post by: KnuckleBuckett on June 20, 2014, 01:51:17 PM
Those three are my go to.

This is nice too.
http://smile.amazon.com/Wolfgang-Puck-Breakfast-24-Count-Brewers/dp/B003TC7WN4/ref=sr_1_31?ie=UTF8&qid=1403286514&sr=8-31&keywords=keurig+breakfast

The decaf version of the Dark Magic is actually pretty swell too.

I recommend Brewing the large cup then spinning the pack 180 and doing a small cup for the Dark Magic and Big Easy Bold.

The cider you will have to experiment with.
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Post by: micah on June 20, 2014, 01:57:13 PM
The annoying thing I find about my Keurig is that the largest setting is only 8oz.  I don't want week coffee or anything, its just, most mugs hold more than 1-cup.  Even a "small" coffee at dunken donuts 10oz with room in the cup to add cream.   It just seems weird that my mug is only half full.
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Post by: Govtcheez on June 23, 2014, 07:49:57 AM
I really preferred our old drip coffee maker to our Keurig.
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Post by: Betazep on June 23, 2014, 08:40:26 AM
If we need several cups going... We use a drip maker with a metal, rinse-able filter.

And for one or two cups worth... A French press from IKEA and a water boiler.

I love coffee, but trying to stay at one cup per day.

I am amazed that you haven't had coffee before Charlie.
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Post by: kermi3 on June 23, 2014, 09:53:27 AM
I almost never have it.  Like MAYBE twice a year at a dinner if I have a ton to do, so I'm totally with you Charlie.  I generally drink it black or with a little cream if it's around.  Don't usually notice the taste, or try not to think about it.  It's just a medium for caffeine.  You think you'll continue to use it as a emergency caffeine like think or drink it more regularly?

Other than that for me - it's tea in the mornings.  One cup usually Perfect tasty start to the day.  Generally I'm drinking Paris by Harney and Sons these days.  Costs me about $0.20 per morning and makes me feel like a winner!  http://smile.amazon.com/Harney-Sons-Paris-Count-Ounce/dp/B006S4Y5B2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1403531522&sr=8-1&keywords=paris+tea
Title: Re: For the first time in my life, the other night I had...
Post by: KnuckleBuckett on June 23, 2014, 01:58:10 PM
We use the drip when bulk becomes an issue.  Friends and family times.  Other than that intermittently throughout the year at home.  I have one at my desk I use every morning.
Title: Re: For the first time in my life, the other night I had...
Post by: charlie on June 23, 2014, 02:37:51 PM
I am amazed that you haven't had coffee before Charlie.

Growing up I didn't really like the taste. I always hated coffee flavored ice cream or candy, which made me not want to drink it for real as I got older.

Eventually I decided to stop being so picky about things, so I've slowly been adding random stuff that I used to "hate" to my list of things I don't mind eating. This includes pie, pineapple, salad, mushrooms, cooked onions (still trying on this one), coconut, cucumbers, and other stuff.

I never got around to doing it for tea and coffee, though. Over the last couple years I figured I should try it for coffee at least, just so I can drink some if it's offered socially, so I changed my mindset on it. But I didn't actually have much opportunity to drink some until I wanted warm drink + caffeine.

You think you'll continue to use it as a emergency caffeine like think or drink it more regularly?

I doubt I'll drink it regularly, and I doubt I'll use it for emergency caffeine. But if somebody offers it I might say yes, or if it's the tastiest beverage available (caffeine or not) then I might drink it. Best guess is I have two more cups in the next 5 years.
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Post by: Govtcheez on June 23, 2014, 03:01:40 PM
>  I've slowly been adding random stuff that I used to "hate" to my list of things I don't mind eating. This includes pie

WHAT THE FUCK
Title: Re: For the first time in my life, the other night I had...
Post by: charlie on June 23, 2014, 03:07:46 PM
:thumbsup:

I like pie now!
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Post by: Govtcheez on June 23, 2014, 03:10:10 PM
Coffee isn't for everyone and lots of people like their weird flavorings, I get it.  But pie?  Who doesn't like pie?
Title: Re: For the first time in my life, the other night I had...
Post by: charlie on June 23, 2014, 03:30:41 PM
Pie seems pretty obvious. Warm fruit is not for everyone.
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Post by: Govtcheez on June 23, 2014, 03:53:26 PM
I can't believe you're allowed to raise children with these beliefs
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Post by: kermi3 on June 23, 2014, 04:08:08 PM
You lie.
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Post by: KnuckleBuckett on June 24, 2014, 06:05:04 AM
I can't believe you're allowed to raise children with these beliefs

+1
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Post by: Govtcheez on June 24, 2014, 07:45:10 AM
Charlie, I'm sorry I had to do this, but I called you out on facebook and everyone agrees that not liking pie is bad and you should feel bad.
Title: Re: For the first time in my life, the other night I had...
Post by: charlie on June 24, 2014, 12:52:01 PM
My older daughter doesn't like pie. I tried to make her feel better by telling her I used to not like it. But based on this new information I'll have to tell her she needs to feel bad, too. Poor kid.
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Post by: Govtcheez on June 24, 2014, 12:52:28 PM
Tell her it's not her fault, she probably inherited it from her daddy.
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Post by: charlie on June 24, 2014, 12:53:15 PM
Good call.
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Post by: kermi3 on June 24, 2014, 01:03:50 PM
The interwebs agree.  Charlie's a monster
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Post by: Govtcheez on June 24, 2014, 01:10:58 PM
worlds colliding
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Post by: charlie on June 24, 2014, 01:31:59 PM
YOU'VE NEVER HAD FLAN?!??!


Yeah, I guess I can see that. It's not all that common of a dessert.
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Post by: Govtcheez on June 24, 2014, 01:45:34 PM
is there a difference between that and custard?
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Post by: charlie on June 24, 2014, 01:53:43 PM
Yeah. Maybe consistency. Flan's a little more of a solid shape.

I dunno. I don't like flan. Or custard.
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Post by: Mike on June 24, 2014, 02:02:03 PM
Kermi, you need to charge your phone!
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Post by: kermi3 on June 24, 2014, 05:18:08 PM
Oh Shit!  Thanks Mike!
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Post by: Jake on June 26, 2014, 12:14:10 PM
I lost some respect for Charlie based on this entire thread.
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Post by: Betazep on June 28, 2014, 08:19:36 AM
I lost some respect for Charlie based on this entire thread.

+2
Title: Re: For the first time in my life, the other night I had...
Post by: charlie on June 28, 2014, 11:33:05 PM
They were serving coffee at the party I was at tonight. High quality stuff.



The coke I had was good, though.
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Post by: micah on June 29, 2014, 09:11:03 AM
for what it worth, while I drink coffee occasionally, I'd prefer a diet coke or diet mountain dew any time of day. I drink iced coffee a couple times a week (mostly because I won a few hundred coupons for a free coffee from a local convenience store chain) but I save regular coffee for bitter-cold winter mornings and when other people make it/ offer it to me.
Title: Re: For the first time in my life, the other night I had...
Post by: charlie on June 29, 2014, 11:54:03 AM
Thanks for the support, Micah. It's been a difficult time lately.



But for your own well-being, I have to ask... Have you liked pie all your life?
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Post by: micah on June 29, 2014, 04:59:32 PM
your welcome :)

I like some pies more then others... pumpkin and pecan for example.  Also blueberry and strawberry-rubarb.  There are some pies I don't like, such as mince-meat or chicken-pot-pie.
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Post by: Jake on June 29, 2014, 05:16:54 PM
what about shepherd's pie?

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Post by: micah on June 29, 2014, 05:25:18 PM
The idea of it never appeals, but I suppose I do enjoy it whenever I eat it.
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Post by: kermi3 on June 29, 2014, 07:23:22 PM
Love savory pie....
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Post by: Govtcheez on June 30, 2014, 08:01:07 AM
I love shepherd's pie, but if you're deluding yourself if you think it is a true pie.  Keep it honest, people.

edit: is a pasty a pie? What do you think of people who eat pasties with ketchup?  They deserve death, don't they? :suicide2:
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Post by: KnuckleBuckett on June 30, 2014, 11:49:55 AM
Death to them all!

I order the things from the UP now and again.