On Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:26:20 -0600, "Pete C." >
wrote:

>
>James Silverton wrote:
>>
>> A very recent ad from Williams-Sonoma:
>>
>> Miele CM5100 Espresso Machine
>> Sugg. Price: $2,649.00 Our Price: $1,999.95
>>
>> Introducing the first fully automatic countertop espresso system from
>> Miele, a Williams-Sonoma exclusive.
>>
>> It doesn't make Espresso but my Sears Kenmore cost $20.
>
>My Mr. Coffee pump and block heater type espresso machine cost $80 and
>works quite well.

My expresso is even cheaper.

Fill a cup with water and place in microwave till its hot.
Add double the recommended amount of instant coffee.
Add a tsp of instant hot cocoa
Add a tbsp (or more) instant coffee creamer

Stir with a spoon, and drink.

No machine required.