~Elf~

One of my favorite Christmas movies is "ELf." It's funny and heart warming. I want to share this funny scene in the movie where he visits a coffee shop. It always makes me laugh. 

 Video By Michael Edward

~Yiruma~

Have you ever heard of Yiruma? If not you have missed out on some great classical piano pieces. My favorite piano piece is "River Flows in You." It is very soothing and I love to listen when I am in a coffee shop or at home drinking a cup of coffee. 

 Below is the piano piece by SweetPinkxPL T

Below is me playing the piano to "River Flows in You," by Yiruma

~Better Together by Jack Johnson~

This is "Better Together" by Jack Johnson. This is definitely good coffee shop music. Enjoy!

~Coffee Cartoons~

I found some cute coffee cartoons I thought you would enjoy.

 

photo from mooseheadcoffee.wordpress.com

Photo by www.glasbergen.com

Photo from www.condenaststore.com

~Cake Boss~

Last night Buddy Valastro from TLC's Cake Boss came to Topeka Kansas, and guess who got to see him? Me!

The popular baker put on an interactive event at the Topeka Performing Arts Center (TPAC). Buddy showed the audience how to do tips, techniques and tricks with cakes and cupcakes and answered all kinda of questions. He had the audience participate in competitive events to win some of his cakes and Cake Boss merchandise. People in the audience were selected by Buddy to compete against other audience members in hula hooping, dancing, and other contests. People laughed and it was a great time. 

At the end of the show people who purchased VIP tickets got to meet and take pictures with Buddy and I was one of those people! It was an awesome experience and I got his new cook book that was signed by him. It was a night I won't ever forget. 

I have to say he's a very nice guy. 

Here is one of his many wonderful recipes; Buddy shows how to make tiramisu which is a coffee cake. 

~ Blackbird café~

Tonight I tried something new, and from a coffee shop I've never been to. I went to Blackbird café here in Topeka Kansas. I've been doing some research seeing what kind of coffee shops are around my town because I tend to go to just a couple in my area on a regular basis. I was surprised to see there are more than I thought. I stumbled upon Blackbird café which is fairly close to where I live and work. It's a cute little coffee shop in a little shopping area. I have personally always loved those kind of stores so I thought I'd check it out. 

The outside of the store was exactly what I imagined. I felt like is was in another town on vacation, which is always a nice feeling for me. The coffee shop has a few sets of chairs and tables on the outside for people to chat with friends and family, have a cup of warm coffee and enjoy the night sky. Although, right now it's a little cold out for that. 

When I went in I was not as impressed. The atmosphere changed for me. I went from thinking the place was adorable to "ugh," if that is a feeling. The place was plain and didn't have a lot of decoration. Also their comfortable chairs are a little outdated. However, I decided to give the place a chance anyway. 

When I went up to the counter I had no clue what to order so I asked the bartista lady what she recommended. She kind of went on a rant of every coffee they have which is not what I was asking but nonetheless she was helpful. After telling me about all the espressos and lattés I ordered a hazelnut latté. I must it was delicious and I was surprised I liked it. 

I'm not a big hazelnut fan. I've always been a person who is scared to try something new but I'm glad I did because I came across something I really like. I will definitely go back to Blackbird café. The bartistas are friendly and the drink was great.  

~Panera Bread~

If you ever are looking for a great place to have a meal or a cup of coffee with friends you should go to Panera Bread. I can say a lot of good things about Panera Bread. They have variety of foods. They serve breafast, lunch, and dinner. They have all kinds beverages (soda, tea, and coffee). My favorite things to order are their hot chocolate, green tea, blueberry bagel with cream cheese, and Frontega Chicken Panini. I've liked everything I ever tried from there. 

Here is a map showing the Panera Bread location in Topeka Kansas 

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