Just in case anyone was wondering...... I have ordered 8 types of
Peets coffee beans, a load of Penzey blends, and will arrange it all
in a large, decorator box (reusable) with some new dishcloths as
'excelsior'. The day before I present the gift, I will make a batch of
chocolate, almond biscotti and, if they are decent, I'll add those
too.

Thanks for all your ideas.

On Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:39:34 -0700 (PDT), Kalmia
> wrote:

>Just in case anyone was wondering...... I have ordered 8 types of
>Peets coffee beans, a load of Penzey blends, and will arrange it all
>in a large, decorator box (reusable) with some new dishcloths as
>'excelsior'. The day before I present the gift, I will make a batch of
>chocolate, almond biscotti and, if they are decent, I'll add those
>too.
>
>Thanks for all your ideas.

A Penzeys assortment is useful for anyone who cooks so long as it's
seasonings they like, but what if they don't drink coffee, and most
folks don't own a coffee bean grinder. I really don't see any
connection between spice blends and coffee beans unless they're
seperate gifts for a grab bag. Maybe I'm out of touch but I would
never give comestibles as a wedding gift, especially not for people I
barely know. Just last week aquaintences gifted me a two pound bag of
coffee beans from their native land, Colombia. The next day I put
some in my coffee grinder so they'd be reqdy for me to try. I gotta
say, I was very disappointed, they produced a pot of coffee that
tasted awful, after a few sips it went down the drain. I tried them
again the next morning, but still they produced the most scuzzy brew,
I dumped it. The beans are still in my grinder only because I'm still
trying to decide if I'll toss them in my composter or in the trash,
it's still too mucky outside to get to my composter. This was a gift
for no occasion, but I would never consider giving coffee as a wedding
gift... maybe you should have given a nice burr grinder, they are not
very pricy, certainly would have cost less than the discombobulated
assortment you bought. Maybe it's still not too late. I didn't reply
to be mean, you made the post so must have wanted opinions so I gave
my honest opinion, I'm sure most will give you their disingenuous atta
girl.

"Brooklyn1" <Gravesend1> wrote in message
...
> On Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:39:34 -0700 (PDT), Kalmia
> > wrote:
>
>>Just in case anyone was wondering...... I have ordered 8 types of
>>Peets coffee beans, a load of Penzey blends, and will arrange it all
>>in a large, decorator box (reusable) with some new dishcloths as
>>'excelsior'. The day before I present the gift, I will make a batch of
>>chocolate, almond biscotti and, if they are decent, I'll add those
>>too.
>>
>>Thanks for all your ideas.
>
> A Penzeys assortment is useful for anyone who cooks so long as it's
> seasonings they like, but what if they don't drink coffee, and most
> folks don't own a coffee bean grinder. I really don't see any
> connection between spice blends and coffee beans unless they're
> seperate gifts for a grab bag. Maybe I'm out of touch but I would
> never give comestibles as a wedding gift, especially not for people I
> barely know. Just last week aquaintences gifted me a two pound bag of
> coffee beans from their native land, Colombia. The next day I put
> some in my coffee grinder so they'd be reqdy for me to try. I gotta
> say, I was very disappointed, they produced a pot of coffee that
> tasted awful, after a few sips it went down the drain. I tried them
> again the next morning, but still they produced the most scuzzy brew,
> I dumped it. The beans are still in my grinder only because I'm still
> trying to decide if I'll toss them in my composter or in the trash,
> it's still too mucky outside to get to my composter. This was a gift
> for no occasion, but I would never consider giving coffee as a wedding
> gift... maybe you should have given a nice burr grinder, they are not
> very pricy, certainly would have cost less than the discombobulated
> assortment you bought. Maybe it's still not too late. I didn't reply
> to be mean, you made the post so must have wanted opinions so I gave
> my honest opinion, I'm sure most will give you their disingenuous atta
> girl.

I don't drink coffee at all. And I quit giving it as a gift because the
fancy stuff we drink here in the Seattle area is not the stuff people seem
to want elsewhere. Outside of this area, the people I know who drink
coffee, drink the stuff in a can from the grocery store. Here, people are
very picky. We have those little huts on almost every corner. Placing an
order can be quite an ordeal because of all the options available.

I would also most likely not use anything from Penzeys because they put
things in their spice mixes that I don't want in there. Like dairy in the
Taco seasoning.

On Mar 17, 6:32*pm, Brooklyn1 <Gravesend1> wrote:
> On Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:39:34 -0700 (PDT), Kalmia
>
> > wrote:
> >Just in case anyone was wondering...... I have ordered 8 types of
> >Peets coffee beans, a load of Penzey blends, and will arrange it all
> >in a large, decorator box (reusable) with some new dishcloths as
> >'excelsior'. The day before I present the gift, I will make a batch of
> >chocolate, almond biscotti and, if they are decent, I'll add those
> >too.
>
> >Thanks for all your ideas.
>
> A Penzeys assortment is useful for anyone who cooks so long as it's
> seasonings they like, but what if they don't drink coffee, and most
> folks don't own a coffee bean grinder. *I really don't see any
> connection between spice blends and coffee beans unless they're
> seperate gifts for a grab bag. *Maybe I'm out of touch but I would
> never give comestibles as a wedding gift,

How many septuagenarian engaged couples do you know?

People combining two households seldom look around and say: "We need
more junk around here." But they do wake up and say, "I'll go put the
coffee on." And ground coffee would be stale by the time they opened
the second bag.

You just know brokelyn buys Chock Full O'Nuts or whatever dreck is on
sale.

On Mar 17, 6:50*pm, "Julie Bove" > wrote:
> "Brooklyn1" <Gravesend1> wrote in message
>
> ...
>
>
>
> > On Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:39:34 -0700 (PDT), Kalmia
> > > wrote:
>
> >>Just in case anyone was wondering...... I have ordered 8 types of
> >>Peets coffee beans, a load of Penzey blends, and will arrange it all
> >>in a large, decorator box (reusable) with some new dishcloths as
> >>'excelsior'. The day before I present the gift, I will make a batch of
> >>chocolate, almond biscotti and, if they are decent, I'll add those
> >>too.
>
> >>Thanks for all your ideas.
>
> > A Penzeys assortment is useful for anyone who cooks so long as it's
> > seasonings they like, but what if they don't drink coffee, and most
> > folks don't own a coffee bean grinder. *I really don't see any
> > connection between spice blends and coffee beans unless they're
> > seperate gifts for a grab bag. *Maybe I'm out of touch but I would
> > never give comestibles as a wedding gift, especially not for people I
> > barely know. *Just last week aquaintences gifted me a two pound bag of
> > coffee beans from their native land, Colombia. *The next day I put
> > some in my coffee grinder so they'd be reqdy for me to try. *I gotta
> > say, I was very disappointed, they produced a pot of coffee that
> > tasted awful, after a few sips it went down the drain. *I tried them
> > again the next morning, but still they produced the most scuzzy brew,
> > I dumped it. *The beans are still in my grinder only because I'm still
> > trying to decide if I'll toss them in my composter or in the trash,
> > it's still too mucky outside to get to my composter. *This was a gift
> > for no occasion, but I would never consider giving coffee as a wedding
> > gift... maybe you should have given a nice burr grinder, they are not
> > very pricy, certainly would have cost less than the discombobulated
> > assortment you bought. *Maybe it's still not too late. *I didn't reply
> > to be mean, you made the post so must have wanted opinions so I gave
> > my honest opinion, I'm sure most will give you their disingenuous atta
> > girl.
>
> I don't drink coffee at all. *And I quit giving it as a gift because the
> fancy stuff we drink here in the Seattle area is not the stuff people seem
> to want elsewhere. *Outside of this area, the people I know who drink
> coffee, drink the stuff in a can from the grocery store. *Here, people are
> very picky. *We have those little huts on almost every corner. *Placing an
> order can be quite an ordeal because of all the options available.
>
> I would also most likely not use anything from Penzeys because they put
> things in their spice mixes that I don't want in there. *Like dairy in the
> Taco seasoning.

I have learned that not everyone wants the same wedding gifts.

"spamtrap1888" > wrote in message
...
On Mar 17, 6:32 pm, Brooklyn1 <Gravesend1> wrote:
> On Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:39:34 -0700 (PDT), Kalmia
>
> > wrote:
> >Just in case anyone was wondering...... I have ordered 8 types of
> >Peets coffee beans, a load of Penzey blends, and will arrange it all
> >in a large, decorator box (reusable) with some new dishcloths as
> >'excelsior'. The day before I present the gift, I will make a batch of
> >chocolate, almond biscotti and, if they are decent, I'll add those
> >too.
>
> >Thanks for all your ideas.
>
> A Penzeys assortment is useful for anyone who cooks so long as it's
> seasonings they like, but what if they don't drink coffee, and most
> folks don't own a coffee bean grinder. I really don't see any
> connection between spice blends and coffee beans unless they're
> seperate gifts for a grab bag. Maybe I'm out of touch but I would
> never give comestibles as a wedding gift,

How many septuagenarian engaged couples do you know?

People combining two households seldom look around and say: "We need
more junk around here." But they do wake up and say, "I'll go put the
coffee on." And ground coffee would be stale by the time they opened
the second bag.

You just know brokelyn buys Chock Full O'Nuts or whatever dreck is on
sale.

Not in this house. I don't drink coffee at all. My husband just gets his
at the drive through. And in this area there are those everywhere you look.
Daughter did buy him some instant packets of something or other. I don't
remember what. Some sort of flavored cappuccino (sp?) that we got a sample
of somewhere. She also bought some disposable cups with lids. She likes to
make the coffee for him.

"spamtrap1888" > wrote in message
...
On Mar 17, 6:50 pm, "Julie Bove" > wrote:
> "Brooklyn1" <Gravesend1> wrote in message
>
> ...
>
>
>
> > On Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:39:34 -0700 (PDT), Kalmia
> > > wrote:
>
> >>Just in case anyone was wondering...... I have ordered 8 types of
> >>Peets coffee beans, a load of Penzey blends, and will arrange it all
> >>in a large, decorator box (reusable) with some new dishcloths as
> >>'excelsior'. The day before I present the gift, I will make a batch of
> >>chocolate, almond biscotti and, if they are decent, I'll add those
> >>too.
>
> >>Thanks for all your ideas.
>
> > A Penzeys assortment is useful for anyone who cooks so long as it's
> > seasonings they like, but what if they don't drink coffee, and most
> > folks don't own a coffee bean grinder. I really don't see any
> > connection between spice blends and coffee beans unless they're
> > seperate gifts for a grab bag. Maybe I'm out of touch but I would
> > never give comestibles as a wedding gift, especially not for people I
> > barely know. Just last week aquaintences gifted me a two pound bag of
> > coffee beans from their native land, Colombia. The next day I put
> > some in my coffee grinder so they'd be reqdy for me to try. I gotta
> > say, I was very disappointed, they produced a pot of coffee that
> > tasted awful, after a few sips it went down the drain. I tried them
> > again the next morning, but still they produced the most scuzzy brew,
> > I dumped it. The beans are still in my grinder only because I'm still
> > trying to decide if I'll toss them in my composter or in the trash,
> > it's still too mucky outside to get to my composter. This was a gift
> > for no occasion, but I would never consider giving coffee as a wedding
> > gift... maybe you should have given a nice burr grinder, they are not
> > very pricy, certainly would have cost less than the discombobulated
> > assortment you bought. Maybe it's still not too late. I didn't reply
> > to be mean, you made the post so must have wanted opinions so I gave
> > my honest opinion, I'm sure most will give you their disingenuous atta
> > girl.
>
> I don't drink coffee at all. And I quit giving it as a gift because the
> fancy stuff we drink here in the Seattle area is not the stuff people seem
> to want elsewhere. Outside of this area, the people I know who drink
> coffee, drink the stuff in a can from the grocery store. Here, people are
> very picky. We have those little huts on almost every corner. Placing an
> order can be quite an ordeal because of all the options available.
>
> I would also most likely not use anything from Penzeys because they put
> things in their spice mixes that I don't want in there. Like dairy in the
> Taco seasoning.

I have learned that not everyone wants the same wedding gifts.

Yep. When I got married, I didn't register for anything. There really
wasn't anything I needed.

On Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:39:34 -0700 (PDT), Kalmia
> wrote:

> Just in case anyone was wondering...... I have ordered 8 types of
> Peets coffee beans, a load of Penzey blends, and will arrange it all
> in a large, decorator box (reusable) with some new dishcloths as
> 'excelsior'. The day before I present the gift, I will make a batch of
> chocolate, almond biscotti and, if they are decent, I'll add those
> too.
>
> Thanks for all your ideas.

Sounds like a very nice gift!

--

Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.

On Thu, 17 Mar 2011 19:38:24 -0700, sf > wrote:

>On Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:39:34 -0700 (PDT), Kalmia
> wrote:
>
>> Just in case anyone was wondering...... I have ordered 8 types of
>> Peets coffee beans, a load of Penzey blends, and will arrange it all
>> in a large, decorator box (reusable) with some new dishcloths as
>> 'excelsior'. The day before I present the gift, I will make a batch of
>> chocolate, almond biscotti and, if they are decent, I'll add those
>> too.
>>
>> Thanks for all your ideas.
>
>Sounds like a very nice gift!

"Sounds like"... doesn't get more disingenuous.

On Mar 17, 9:50*pm, "Julie Bove" > wrote:
> "Brooklyn1" <Gravesend1> wrote in message
>
> ...
>
>
>
> > On Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:39:34 -0700 (PDT), Kalmia
> > > wrote:
>
> >>Just in case anyone was wondering...... I have ordered 8 types of
> >>Peets coffee beans, a load of Penzey blends, and will arrange it all
> >>in a large, decorator box (reusable) with some new dishcloths as
> >>'excelsior'. The day before I present the gift, I will make a batch of
> >>chocolate, almond biscotti and, if they are decent, I'll add those
> >>too.
>
> >>Thanks for all your ideas.
>
> > A Penzeys assortment is useful for anyone who cooks so long as it's
> > seasonings they like, but what if they don't drink coffee, and most
> > folks don't own a coffee bean grinder. *I really don't see any
> > connection between spice blends and coffee beans unless they're
> > seperate gifts for a grab bag. *Maybe I'm out of touch but I would
> > never give comestibles as a wedding gift, especially not for people I
> > barely know. *Just last week aquaintences gifted me a two pound bag of
> > coffee beans from their native land, Colombia. *The next day I put
> > some in my coffee grinder so they'd be reqdy for me to try. *I gotta
> > say, I was very disappointed, they produced a pot of coffee that
> > tasted awful, after a few sips it went down the drain. *I tried them
> > again the next morning, but still they produced the most scuzzy brew,
> > I dumped it. *The beans are still in my grinder only because I'm still
> > trying to decide if I'll toss them in my composter or in the trash,
> > it's still too mucky outside to get to my composter. *This was a gift
> > for no occasion, but I would never consider giving coffee as a wedding
> > gift... maybe you should have given a nice burr grinder, they are not
> > very pricy, certainly would have cost less than the discombobulated
> > assortment you bought. *Maybe it's still not too late. *I didn't reply
> > to be mean, you made the post so must have wanted opinions so I gave
> > my honest opinion, I'm sure most will give you their disingenuous atta
> > girl.
>
> I don't drink coffee at all. *And I quit giving it as a gift because the
> fancy stuff we drink here in the Seattle area is not the stuff people seem
> to want elsewhere. *Outside of this area, the people I know who drink
> coffee, drink the stuff in a can from the grocery store. *Here, people are
> very picky. *We have those little huts on almost every corner. *Placing an
> order can be quite an ordeal because of all the options available.
>
> I would also most likely not use anything from Penzeys because they put
> things in their spice mixes that I don't want in there. *Like dairy in the
> Taco seasoning.

Just an observation, but you are really the epitome of "Mary Mary
Quite Contrary". No matter what anyone suggests to you, you don't
like it, you won't use it, someone is allergic to it, etc.
You and your family must be a joy to know in person.

On Mar 17, 9:09*pm, "Julie Bove" > wrote:
> "spamtrap1888" > wrote in message
>
> ...
> On Mar 17, 6:32 pm, Brooklyn1 <Gravesend1> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:39:34 -0700 (PDT), Kalmia
>
> > > wrote:
> > >Just in case anyone was wondering...... I have ordered 8 types of
> > >Peets coffee beans, a load of Penzey blends, and will arrange it all
> > >in a large, decorator box (reusable) with some new dishcloths as
> > >'excelsior'. The day before I present the gift, I will make a batch of
> > >chocolate, almond biscotti and, if they are decent, I'll add those
> > >too.
>
> > >Thanks for all your ideas.
>
> > A Penzeys assortment is useful for anyone who cooks so long as it's
> > seasonings they like, but what if they don't drink coffee, and most
> > folks don't own a coffee bean grinder. I really don't see any
> > connection between spice blends and coffee beans unless they're
> > seperate gifts for a grab bag. Maybe I'm out of touch but I would
> > never give comestibles as a wedding gift,
>
> How many septuagenarian engaged couples do you know?
>
> People combining two households seldom look around and say: "We need
> more junk around here." But they do wake up and say, "I'll go put the
> coffee on." And ground coffee would be stale by the time they opened
> the second bag.
>
> You just know brokelyn buys Chock Full O'Nuts or whatever dreck is on
> sale.
>
> Not in this house. *I don't drink coffee at all. *My husband just gets his
> at the drive through. *And in this area there are those everywhere you look.
> Daughter did buy him some instant packets of something or other. *I don't
> remember what. *Some sort of flavored cappuccino (sp?) that we got a sample
> of somewhere. *She also bought some disposable cups with lids. *She likes to
> make the coffee for him.

You don't know how to quote, and your daughter sounds like a wastecan
off the old dumpster, with her packets of nastiness. Does she stink
in public too?

--Bryan

"Catmandy (Sheryl)" > wrote in message
...
Just an observation, but you are really the epitome of "Mary Mary
Quite Contrary". No matter what anyone suggests to you, you don't
like it, you won't use it, someone is allergic to it, etc.
You and your family must be a joy to know in person.

I don't believe anyone suggested anything to me here!

On Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:39:34 -0700, Kalmia wrote:

> Just in case anyone was wondering...... I have ordered 8 types of
> Peets coffee beans,

Risky. FWIW, that's not something I'd buy for people I don't know very
well... Do you know if they possess a coffee grinder? IME, coffee is also
very much subject to personal taste (even if they drink it at all). They
might like one or two of the types you've chosen, but then again not.


> a load of Penzey blends,

Also risky. If they don't do much cooking the blends will go stale before
they can use them up.

> and will arrange it all
> in a large, decorator box (reusable) with some new dishcloths as
> 'excelsior'. The day before I present the gift, I will make a batch of
> chocolate, almond biscotti and, if they are decent, I'll add those too.
>
They may find the dishcloths useful and enjoy the biscotti (if you decide
to include some).

Oh well, can't say you didn't try hard to get them something 'nice'.


--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy

In article <2895045a-1f48-4f94-90d0-
>, says...
>
> On Mar 17, 6:32*pm, Brooklyn1 <Gravesend1> wrote:
> > On Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:39:34 -0700 (PDT), Kalmia
> >
> > > wrote:
> > >Just in case anyone was wondering...... I have ordered 8 types of
> > >Peets coffee beans, a load of Penzey blends, and will arrange it all
> > >in a large, decorator box (reusable) with some new dishcloths as
> > >'excelsior'. The day before I present the gift, I will make a batch of
> > >chocolate, almond biscotti and, if they are decent, I'll add those
> > >too.
> >
> > >Thanks for all your ideas.
> >
> > A Penzeys assortment is useful for anyone who cooks so long as it's
> > seasonings they like, but what if they don't drink coffee, and most
> > folks don't own a coffee bean grinder. *I really don't see any
> > connection between spice blends and coffee beans unless they're
> > seperate gifts for a grab bag. *Maybe I'm out of touch but I would
> > never give comestibles as a wedding gift,

> How many septuagenarian engaged couples do you know?

There's a high population of very active older people here, I can
instantly think of half a dozen (and some older) pairs who got together in
their 70s.

> People combining two households seldom look around and say: "We need
> more junk around here." But they do wake up and say, "I'll go put the
> coffee on."

Only if they drink coffee; a fair number of people give up caffeine in
later life because the side effects become more noticeable/ inconvenient.


Janet.

Kalmia wrote:
> Just in case anyone was wondering...... I have ordered 8 types of
> Peets coffee beans, a load of Penzey blends, and will arrange it all
> in a large, decorator box (reusable) with some new dishcloths as
> 'excelsior'. The day before I present the gift, I will make a batch of
> chocolate, almond biscotti and, if they are decent, I'll add those
> too.
>
> Thanks for all your ideas.

Sounds great!

Janet wrote:
> Kalmia wrote:
>> Just in case anyone was wondering...... I have ordered 8 types of
>> Peets coffee beans, a load of Penzey blends, and will arrange it
>> all
>> in a large, decorator box (reusable) with some new dishcloths as
>> 'excelsior'. The day before I present the gift, I will make a batch
>> of chocolate, almond biscotti and, if they are decent, I'll add
>> those
>> too.
>>
>> Thanks for all your ideas.
>
> Sounds great!

It does indeed - it's a great gift. One caveat, though - do they have
a coffee grinder?

ChattyCathy wrote:
>Kalmia wrote:
>
>> Just in case anyone was wondering...... I have ordered 8 types of
>> Peets coffee beans,
>
>Risky. FWIW, that's not something I'd buy for people I don't know very
>well... Do you know if they possess a coffee grinder? IME, coffee is also
>very much subject to personal taste (even if they drink it at all). They
>might like one or two of the types you've chosen, but then again not.
>
>> a load of Penzey blends,
>
>Also risky. If they don't do much cooking the blends will go stale before
>they can use them up.
>
>> and will arrange it all
>> in a large, decorator box (reusable) with some new dishcloths as
>> 'excelsior'. The day before I present the gift, I will make a batch of
>> chocolate, almond biscotti and, if they are decent, I'll add those too.
>>
>They may find the dishcloths useful and enjoy the biscotti (if you decide
>to include some).
>
>Oh well, can't say you didn't try hard to get them something 'nice'.

Agreed. Giving a wedding gift especially to people I don't know I'd
not give anything too personal, certainly not where taste (literally)
is involved... if I felt it should be something culinary I'd give a
gift certificate for a major cookware emporium, such as one there they
can order on line, probably Williams-Sonoma... they're high class,
give excellent service, and contrary to what many think their prices
are comparable plus they do have great sales, I've purchased many high
end items there for less than half what everyone else charged.
Williams-Sonoma outlet stores have fantastic buys, too bad I no longer
live near one. I think gift certificates are appreciated wedding
gifts no matter at what age the couple, no one is too old to
appreciate money. I try to make a concious effort to never gift
someone something that I would like for myself, unless it's toys for
children... I love shopping for kids toys, in fact I buy toys just to
have in case an occasion arises, I have a whole drawer full of various
toys, children's books, art supplies, work books, etc... last things I
bought for my collection were a couple of Horner harmonicas and two
old fashioned metal Slinkys, eventually some kids will get them. For
newborns (when I know the parents) I always have Tiffany & Co. send a
silver child's drinking cup with the child's name and birth date
engraved on it, that's my signature gift for newborns... I never give
parents a gift for making a kid, they had all the fun. I would never
give any food item as a wedding gift... that's just plain tacky, and
very juvenile... a coffee or spice assortment is something I might
send my brother for no occasion whatsoever except to try something I
found that I thought he may like too... I wouldn't send him spice
blends because I know he doesn't cook, he makes reservations... but I
know he considers himself a coffee maven so I may take the risk...
actually he usually sends me coffee because his son manages a
Starbucks so he gets more free coffee than he can ever use... my
brother says he doesn't drink Starbucks because it's garbage, I see
nothing terrible about their beans, I've never in my life been to a
Starbucks so I can' comment on what they brew. But I listen for
hints, like when he said he was getting into smoothies so I sent him a
Kitchen Aid blender... not something I'd give as a wedding gift,
giving a blender or a toaster is like giving mom a new vacuum cleaner
for Mother's Day. For wedding gifts I'm very old fashioned, I always
give cash... Kalmia's beans and spices had to have set her back at
least $100, more with shipping. I would have put a check for $100
made out to the couple in an envelope and during the affair handed it
to the bride... there is no wedding gift more classy than money... in
fact you can give half as much than you'd spend on a gift and cash is
still classier and better received... 99 times out of 100 those spices
and beans will be regifted, plain given away, or more likely sampled
and tossed into the trash... two days after the wedding Kalmia's gift
will have been totally forgotten/dismissed... that's what occurs when
someone transfers their personal values onto others, however no one
has outgrown/given away my Tiffany & Co. engraved silver cups.

I
barely know. Just last week aquaintences gifted me a two pound bag of
coffee beans from their native land, Colombia. The next day I put
some in my coffee grinder so they'd be reqdy for me to try. I gotta
say, I was very disappointed, they produced a pot of coffee that
tasted awful, after a few sips it went down the drain. I tried them
again the next morning, but still they produced the most scuzzy brew,
I dumped it. The beans are still in my grinder only because I'm still
trying to decide if I'll toss them in my composter or in the trash,
it's still too mucky outside to get to my composter. This was a gift
for no occasion, but I would never consider giving coffee as a wedding
gift... maybe you should have given a nice burr grinder, they are not
very pricy, certainly would have cost less than the discombobulated
assortment you bought. Maybe it's still not too late and most
folks don't own a coffee bean grinder. *I really don't see any
connection between spice blends and coffee beans unless they're
seperate gifts for a grab bag. *Maybe I'm out of touch but I would
never give comestibles as a wedding gift,

On Fri, 18 Mar 2011 09:42:57 -0400, "Dora" > wrote:

> One caveat, though - do they have a coffee grinder?

A coffee grinder can be very inexpensive and would be a thoughtful
addition to the gift basket. They can always turn it into a spice
grinder if they already have one they'd prefer to grind their coffee
with.


--

Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.

On Mar 17, 9:32*pm, Brooklyn1 <Gravesend1> wrote:
> On Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:39:34 -0700 (PDT), Kalmia
>
> > wrote:
> >Just in case anyone was wondering...... I have ordered 8 types of
> >Peets coffee beans, a load of Penzey blends, and will arrange it all
> >in a large, decorator box (reusable) with some new dishcloths as
> >'excelsior'. The day before I present the gift, I will make a batch of
> >chocolate, almond biscotti and, if they are decent, I'll add those
> >too.
>
> >Thanks for all your ideas.
>
> A Penzeys assortment is useful for anyone who cooks so long as it's
> seasonings they like, but what if they don't drink coffee, and most
> folks don't own a coffee bean grinder. *I really don't see any
> connection between spice blends and coffee beans unless they're
> seperate gifts for a grab bag. *Maybe I'm out of touch but I would
> never give comestibles as a wedding gift, especially not for people I
> barely know. *Just last week aquaintences gifted me a two pound bag of
> coffee beans from their native land, Colombia. *The next day I put
> some in my coffee grinder so they'd be reqdy for me to try. *I gotta
> say, I was very disappointed, they produced a pot of coffee that
> tasted awful, after a few sips it went down the drain. *I tried them
> again the next morning, but still they produced the most scuzzy brew,
> I dumped it. *The beans are still in my grinder only because I'm still
> trying to decide if I'll toss them in my composter or in the trash,
> it's still too mucky outside to get to my composter. *This was a gift
> for no occasion, but I would never consider giving coffee as a wedding
> gift... maybe you should have given a nice burr grinder, they are not
> very pricy, certainly would have cost less than the discombobulated
> assortment you bought. *Maybe it's still not too late. *I didn't reply
> to be mean, you made the post so must have wanted opinions so I gave
> my honest opinion, I'm sure most will give you their disingenuous atta
> girl.

I DO know the bride very well and know she loves coffee. I figure
better to give this type of gift than something they don't need. I
also figured between the two households combining, there is prob. a
coffee mill, but I'm not about to ask them.

Oh, why am I defending my fait accompli. If I screwed up, so be it.
So, it IS too late in my book.

On Mar 18, 12:46*am, Bryan > wrote:
> On Mar 17, 9:09*pm, "Julie Bove" > wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > "spamtrap1888" > wrote in message
>
> ....
> > On Mar 17, 6:32 pm, Brooklyn1 <Gravesend1> wrote:
>
> > > On Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:39:34 -0700 (PDT), Kalmia
>
> > > > wrote:
> > > >Just in case anyone was wondering...... I have ordered 8 types of
> > > >Peets coffee beans, a load of Penzey blends, and will arrange it all
> > > >in a large, decorator box (reusable) with some new dishcloths as
> > > >'excelsior'. The day before I present the gift, I will make a batch of
> > > >chocolate, almond biscotti and, if they are decent, I'll add those
> > > >too.
>
> > > >Thanks for all your ideas.
>
> > > A Penzeys assortment is useful for anyone who cooks so long as it's
> > > seasonings they like, but what if they don't drink coffee, and most
> > > folks don't own a coffee bean grinder. I really don't see any
> > > connection between spice blends and coffee beans unless they're
> > > seperate gifts for a grab bag. Maybe I'm out of touch but I would
> > > never give comestibles as a wedding gift,
>
> > How many septuagenarian engaged couples do you know?
>
> > People combining two households seldom look around and say: "We need
> > more junk around here." But they do wake up and say, "I'll go put the
> > coffee on." And ground coffee would be stale by the time they opened
> > the second bag.
>
> > You just know brokelyn buys Chock Full O'Nuts or whatever dreck is on
> > sale.
>
> > Not in this house. *I don't drink coffee at all. *My husband just gets his
> > at the drive through. *And in this area there are those everywhere you look.
> > Daughter did buy him some instant packets of something or other. *I don't
> > remember what. *Some sort of flavored cappuccino (sp?) that we got a sample
> > of somewhere. *She also bought some disposable cups with lids. *She likes to
> > make the coffee for him.
>
> You don't know how to quote, and your daughter sounds like a wastecan
> off the old dumpster, with her packets of nastiness. *Does she stink
> in public too?
>
> --Bryan

Well, somehow I knew my post would resulting some very funny flames
gettin' shot. Ha.

On Fri, 18 Mar 2011 09:05:15 -0700 (PDT), Kalmia
> wrote:

> I DO know the bride very well and know she loves coffee. I figure
> better to give this type of gift than something they don't need. I
> also figured between the two households combining, there is prob. a
> coffee mill, but I'm not about to ask them.

See my other post about my opinion on the subject.
>
> Oh, why am I defending my fait accompli. If I screwed up, so be it.
> So, it IS too late in my book.

It's never too late to add an inexpensive coffee (or future spice)
grinder.

--

Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.

On Mar 18, 9:42*am, "Dora" > wrote:
> Janet wrote:
> > Kalmia wrote:
> >> Just in case anyone was wondering...... I have ordered 8 types of
> >> Peets coffee beans, a load of Penzey blends, and will arrange it
> >> all
> >> in a large, decorator box (reusable) with some new dishcloths as
> >> 'excelsior'. The day before I present the gift, I will make a batch
> >> of chocolate, almond biscotti and, if they are decent, I'll add
> >> those
> >> too.
>
> >> Thanks for all your ideas.
>
> > Sounds great!
>
> It does indeed - it's a great gift. *One caveat, though - do they have
> a coffee grinder?

I don't know, but they can sure afford one. Jeez, it's a wedding
gift, guys.....and short of asking em what they would like, I winged
it best I could. It's the thought, right? So, if they hate the
coffee and the spices, they can donate em to the next food drive.

On Mar 17, 9:50*pm, "Julie Bove" > wrote:
> "Brooklyn1" <Gravesend1> wrote in message
>
> ...
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:39:34 -0700 (PDT), Kalmia
> > > wrote:
>
> >>Just in case anyone was wondering...... I have ordered 8 types of
> >>Peets coffee beans, a load of Penzey blends, and will arrange it all
> >>in a large, decorator box (reusable) with some new dishcloths as
> >>'excelsior'. The day before I present the gift, I will make a batch of
> >>chocolate, almond biscotti and, if they are decent, I'll add those
> >>too.
>
> >>Thanks for all your ideas.
>
> > A Penzeys assortment is useful for anyone who cooks so long as it's
> > seasonings they like, but what if they don't drink coffee, and most
> > folks don't own a coffee bean grinder. *I really don't see any
> > connection between spice blends and coffee beans unless they're
> > seperate gifts for a grab bag. *Maybe I'm out of touch but I would
> > never give comestibles as a wedding gift, especially not for people I
> > barely know. *Just last week aquaintences gifted me a two pound bag of
> > coffee beans from their native land, Colombia. *The next day I put
> > some in my coffee grinder so they'd be reqdy for me to try. *I gotta
> > say, I was very disappointed, they produced a pot of coffee that
> > tasted awful, after a few sips it went down the drain. *I tried them
> > again the next morning, but still they produced the most scuzzy brew,
> > I dumped it. *The beans are still in my grinder only because I'm still
> > trying to decide if I'll toss them in my composter or in the trash,
> > it's still too mucky outside to get to my composter. *This was a gift
> > for no occasion, but I would never consider giving coffee as a wedding
> > gift... maybe you should have given a nice burr grinder, they are not
> > very pricy, certainly would have cost less than the discombobulated
> > assortment you bought. *Maybe it's still not too late. *I didn't reply
> > to be mean, you made the post so must have wanted opinions so I gave
> > my honest opinion, I'm sure most will give you their disingenuous atta
> > girl.
>
> I don't drink coffee at all. *And I quit giving it as a gift because the
> fancy stuff we drink here in the Seattle area is not the stuff people seem
> to want elsewhere. *Outside of this area, the people I know who drink
> coffee, drink the stuff in a can from the grocery store. *Here, people are
> very picky. *We have those little huts on almost every corner. *Placing an
> order can be quite an ordeal because of all the options available.
>
> I would also most likely not use anything from Penzeys because they put
> things in their spice mixes that I don't want in there. *Like dairy in the
> Taco seasoning.

So, what would YOU have given?

On Mar 17, 9:50*pm, "Julie Bove" > wrote:
> "Brooklyn1" <Gravesend1> wrote in message
>
> ...
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:39:34 -0700 (PDT), Kalmia
> > > wrote:
>
> >>Just in case anyone was wondering...... I have ordered 8 types of
> >>Peets coffee beans, a load of Penzey blends, and will arrange it all
> >>in a large, decorator box (reusable) with some new dishcloths as
> >>'excelsior'. The day before I present the gift, I will make a batch of
> >>chocolate, almond biscotti and, if they are decent, I'll add those
> >>too.
>
> >>Thanks for all your ideas.
>
> > A Penzeys assortment is useful for anyone who cooks so long as it's
> > seasonings they like, but what if they don't drink coffee, and most
> > folks don't own a coffee bean grinder. *I really don't see any
> > connection between spice blends and coffee beans unless they're
> > seperate gifts for a grab bag. *Maybe I'm out of touch but I would
> > never give comestibles as a wedding gift, especially not for people I
> > barely know. *Just last week aquaintences gifted me a two pound bag of
> > coffee beans from their native land, Colombia. *The next day I put
> > some in my coffee grinder so they'd be reqdy for me to try. *I gotta
> > say, I was very disappointed, they produced a pot of coffee that
> > tasted awful, after a few sips it went down the drain. *I tried them
> > again the next morning, but still they produced the most scuzzy brew,
> > I dumped it. *The beans are still in my grinder only because I'm still
> > trying to decide if I'll toss them in my composter or in the trash,
> > it's still too mucky outside to get to my composter. *This was a gift
> > for no occasion, but I would never consider giving coffee as a wedding
> > gift... maybe you should have given a nice burr grinder, they are not
> > very pricy, certainly would have cost less than the discombobulated
> > assortment you bought. *Maybe it's still not too late. *I didn't reply
> > to be mean, you made the post so must have wanted opinions so I gave
> > my honest opinion, I'm sure most will give you their disingenuous atta
> > girl.
>
> I don't drink coffee at all. *And I quit giving it as a gift because the
> fancy stuff we drink here in the Seattle area is not the stuff people seem
> to want elsewhere. *Outside of this area, the people I know who drink
> coffee, drink the stuff in a can from the grocery store. *Here, people are
> very picky. *We have those little huts on almost every corner. *Placing an
> order can be quite an ordeal because of all the options available.
>
> I would also most likely not use anything from Penzeys because they put
> things in their spice mixes that I don't want in there. *Like dairy in the
> Taco seasoning.

You'd find fault with the Lord.

On Mar 17, 8:39*pm, Kalmia > wrote:
> Just in case anyone was wondering......

Your choice was perfect!

On Fri, 18 Mar 2011 09:05:15 -0700, Kalmia wrote:


> I DO know the bride very well and know she loves coffee.

But, but, but... you stated in your OP in the other thread:

"Not sure if either imbibes, so top of the line booze could be a
waste."

Surely you'd know if she 'imbibes' or not if you knew the bride very well?

> I figure better to give this type of gift than something they don't
> need. I also figured between the two households combining, there is
> prob. a coffee mill, but I'm not about to ask them.

Again, if you know the bride so well, why the heck not? I doubt she'd be
offended. Not much point in buying them a selection of expensive coffee
beans if they don't have a grinder, is there?

>
> Oh, why am I defending my fait accompli. If I screwed up, so be it. So,
> it IS too late in my book.

Just seems like an awful waste of money to me if it doesn't work out...
At an average of $14/lb for the 8 types of beans you've bought for
them - plus the load of Penzey blends must have cost you a small fortune.

--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy

On Mar 18, 3:31*am, Janet > wrote:
> In article <2895045a-1f48-4f94-90d0-
> >, says....
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Mar 17, 6:32*pm, Brooklyn1 <Gravesend1> wrote:
> > > On Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:39:34 -0700 (PDT), Kalmia
>
> > > > wrote:
> > > >Just in case anyone was wondering...... I have ordered 8 types of
> > > >Peets coffee beans, a load of Penzey blends, and will arrange it all
> > > >in a large, decorator box (reusable) with some new dishcloths as
> > > >'excelsior'. The day before I present the gift, I will make a batch of
> > > >chocolate, almond biscotti and, if they are decent, I'll add those
> > > >too.
>
> > > >Thanks for all your ideas.
>
> > > A Penzeys assortment is useful for anyone who cooks so long as it's
> > > seasonings they like, but what if they don't drink coffee, and most
> > > folks don't own a coffee bean grinder. *I really don't see any
> > > connection between spice blends and coffee beans unless they're
> > > seperate gifts for a grab bag. *Maybe I'm out of touch but I would
> > > never give comestibles as a wedding gift,
> > How many septuagenarian engaged couples do you know?
>
> * There's a high population of very active older people here, I can
> instantly think of half a dozen (and some older) pairs who got together in *
> their 70s.
>
> > People combining two households seldom look around and say: "We need
> > more junk around here." But they do wake up and say, "I'll go put the
> > coffee on."
>
> * *Only if they drink coffee; *a fair number of people give up caffeine in
> later life because the side effects become more noticeable/ inconvenient.

At 93, my MIL makes herself a pot every morning without fail.

On Mar 18, 6:42*am, "Dora" > wrote:
> Janet wrote:
> > Kalmia wrote:
> >> Just in case anyone was wondering...... I have ordered 8 types of
> >> Peets coffee beans, a load of Penzey blends, and will arrange it
> >> all
> >> in a large, decorator box (reusable) with some new dishcloths as
> >> 'excelsior'. The day before I present the gift, I will make a batch
> >> of chocolate, almond biscotti and, if they are decent, I'll add
> >> those
> >> too.
>
> >> Thanks for all your ideas.
>
> > Sounds great!
>
> It does indeed - it's a great gift. *One caveat, though - do they have
> a coffee grinder?

If they don't have one between them, they can get a nice one for the
price of two pounds of Peet's.

On Mar 18, 9:05*am, Kalmia > wrote:
> On Mar 17, 9:32*pm, Brooklyn1 <Gravesend1> wrote:
>
>
>
> > On Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:39:34 -0700 (PDT), Kalmia
>
> > > wrote:
> > >Just in case anyone was wondering...... I have ordered 8 types of
> > >Peets coffee beans, a load of Penzey blends, and will arrange it all
> > >in a large, decorator box (reusable) with some new dishcloths as
> > >'excelsior'. The day before I present the gift, I will make a batch of
> > >chocolate, almond biscotti and, if they are decent, I'll add those
> > >too.
>
> > >Thanks for all your ideas.
>
> > A Penzeys assortment is useful for anyone who cooks so long as it's
> > seasonings they like, but what if they don't drink coffee, and most
> > folks don't own a coffee bean grinder. *I really don't see any
> > connection between spice blends and coffee beans unless they're
> > seperate gifts for a grab bag. *Maybe I'm out of touch but I would
> > never give comestibles as a wedding gift, especially not for people I
> > barely know. *Just last week aquaintences gifted me a two pound bag of
> > coffee beans from their native land, Colombia. *The next day I put
> > some in my coffee grinder so they'd be reqdy for me to try. *I gotta
> > say, I was very disappointed, they produced a pot of coffee that
> > tasted awful, after a few sips it went down the drain. *I tried them
> > again the next morning, but still they produced the most scuzzy brew,
> > I dumped it. *The beans are still in my grinder only because I'm still
> > trying to decide if I'll toss them in my composter or in the trash,
> > it's still too mucky outside to get to my composter. *This was a gift
> > for no occasion, but I would never consider giving coffee as a wedding
> > gift... maybe you should have given a nice burr grinder, they are not
> > very pricy, certainly would have cost less than the discombobulated
> > assortment you bought. *Maybe it's still not too late. *I didn't reply
> > to be mean, you made the post so must have wanted opinions so I gave
> > my honest opinion, I'm sure most will give you their disingenuous atta
> > girl.
>
> I DO know the bride very well and know she loves coffee. *I figure
> better to give this type of gift than something they don't need. I
> also figured between the two households combining, there is prob. a
> coffee mill, but I'm not about to ask them.
>
> Oh, why am I defending my fait accompli. *If I screwed up, so be it.
> So, it IS too late in my book.

I think you did great.

"Kalmia" > wrote in message
...

> I DO know the bride very well and know she loves coffee. I figure
> better to give this type of gift than something they don't need. I
> also figured between the two households combining, there is prob. a
> coffee mill, but I'm not about to ask them.

Good for you girl You know the bride, you know her tastes... you know you
have it right)
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On Mar 18, 9:09*am, sf > wrote:
> On Fri, 18 Mar 2011 09:05:15 -0700 (PDT), Kalmia
>
> > wrote:
> > I DO know the bride very well and know she loves coffee. *I figure
> > better to give this type of gift than something they don't need. I
> > also figured between the two households combining, there is prob. a
> > coffee mill, but I'm not about to ask them.
>
> See my other post about my opinion on the subject.
>
>
>
> > Oh, why am I defending my fait accompli. *If I screwed up, so be it.
> > So, it IS too late in my book.
>
> It's never too late to add an inexpensive coffee (or future spice)
> grinder. *

I wouldn't waste the money.

We've used our Braun burr grinder six times a week for 20 years.

"Kalmia" > wrote in message
...
> On Mar 18, 9:42 am, "Dora" > wrote:
>> Janet wrote:
>> > Kalmia wrote:
>> >> Just in case anyone was wondering...... I have ordered 8 types of
>> >> Peets coffee beans, a load of Penzey blends, and will arrange it
>> >> all
>> >> in a large, decorator box (reusable) with some new dishcloths as
>> >> 'excelsior'. The day before I present the gift, I will make a batch
>> >> of chocolate, almond biscotti and, if they are decent, I'll add
>> >> those
>> >> too.
>>
>> >> Thanks for all your ideas.
>>
>> > Sounds great!
>>
>> It does indeed - it's a great gift. One caveat, though - do they have
>> a coffee grinder?
>
> I don't know, but they can sure afford one. Jeez, it's a wedding
> gift, guys.....and short of asking em what they would like, I winged
> it best I could. It's the thought, right? So, if they hate the
> coffee and the spices, they can donate em to the next food drive.

Amen)


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On Fri, 18 Mar 2011 09:11:38 -0700, Kalmia wrote:


> I don't know, but they can sure afford one. Jeez, it's a wedding gift,
> guys.....

Kalmia, you're not exactly a newbie on r.f.c., so you should know by now
that when you ask for opinions/suggestions/comments about anything (and
everything) on this group, the other posters are generally only too happy
to oblige ;-)

> and short of asking em what they would like, I winged
> it best I could. It's the thought, right? So, if they hate the
> coffee and the spices, they can donate em to the next food drive.

--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy

On Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:22:08 -0700 (PDT), spamtrap1888
> wrote:

> On Mar 18, 9:09*am, sf > wrote:
> > On Fri, 18 Mar 2011 09:05:15 -0700 (PDT), Kalmia
> >
> > > wrote:
> > > I DO know the bride very well and know she loves coffee. *I figure
> > > better to give this type of gift than something they don't need. I
> > > also figured between the two households combining, there is prob. a
> > > coffee mill, but I'm not about to ask them.
> >
> > See my other post about my opinion on the subject.
> >
> >
> >
> > > Oh, why am I defending my fait accompli. *If I screwed up, so be it.
> > > So, it IS too late in my book.
> >
> > It's never too late to add an inexpensive coffee (or future spice)
> > grinder. *
>
> I wouldn't waste the money.
>
> We've used our Braun burr grinder six times a week for 20 years.

I don't, so viva la difference.

--

Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.

On Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:36:19 +0200, ChattyCathy
> wrote:

> Kalmia, you're not exactly a newbie on r.f.c., so you should know by now
> that when you ask for opinions/suggestions/comments about anything (and
> everything) on this group, the other posters are generally only too happy
> to oblige ;-)

She doesn't usually put herself in that position, so she wasn't ready
for all the "help".

--

Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.

Kalmia wrote:
> On Mar 18, 9:42 am, "Dora" > wrote:
>> Janet wrote:
>>> Kalmia wrote:
>>>> Just in case anyone was wondering...... I have ordered 8 types of
>>>> Peets coffee beans, a load of Penzey blends, and will arrange it
>>>> all
>>>> in a large, decorator box (reusable) with some new dishcloths as
>>>> 'excelsior'. The day before I present the gift, I will make a
>>>> batch
>>>> of chocolate, almond biscotti and, if they are decent, I'll add
>>>> those
>>>> too.
>>
>>>> Thanks for all your ideas.
>>
>>> Sounds great!
>>
>> It does indeed - it's a great gift. One caveat, though - do they
>> have
>> a coffee grinder?
>
> I don't know, but they can sure afford one. Jeez, it's a wedding
> gift, guys.....and short of asking em what they would like, I winged
> it best I could. It's the thought, right? So, if they hate the
> coffee and the spices, they can donate em to the next food drive.

Kalmia, I didn't mean to offend you. I think, as I said, that it's a
great idea.

On Mar 18, 3:11*pm, "Dora" > wrote:
> Kalmia wrote:
> > On Mar 18, 9:42 am, "Dora" > wrote:
> >> Janet wrote:
> >>> Kalmia wrote:
> >>>> Just in case anyone was wondering...... I have ordered 8 types of
> >>>> Peets coffee beans, a load of Penzey blends, and will arrange it
> >>>> all
> >>>> in a large, decorator box (reusable) with some new dishcloths as
> >>>> 'excelsior'. The day before I present the gift, I will make a
> >>>> batch
> >>>> of chocolate, almond biscotti and, if they are decent, I'll add
> >>>> those
> >>>> too.
>
> >>>> Thanks for all your ideas.
>
> >>> Sounds great!
>
> >> It does indeed - it's a great gift. One caveat, though - do they
> >> have
> >> a coffee grinder?
>
> > I don't know, but they can sure afford one. *Jeez, it's a wedding
> > gift, guys.....and short of asking em what they would like, I winged
> > it best I could. *It's the thought, right? *So, if they hate the
> > coffee and the spices, they can donate em to the next food drive.
>
> Kalmia, I didn't mean to offend you. *I think, as I said, that it's a
> great idea.

Oh, I know that. But, it's not as if I didn't think of that. Hey,
the day I take offense over a g.d. wedding gift plan.........ha.

"Ophelia" wrote:
>"Kalmia" wrote:
>
>> I DO know the bride very well and know she loves coffee. I figure
>> better to give this type of gift than something they don't need. I
>> also figured between the two households combining, there is prob. a
>> coffee mill, but I'm not about to ask them.
>
>Good for you girl You know the bride, you know her tastes...

I still think they would have appreciated the gift certificate to
Victoria's Secret... age makes no differnece... men never tire of
looking, dreaming, licking their lips, etc.... women never tire of men
looking, dreaming, licking their lips, etc.

In article >,
says...
>
> I
> barely know. Just last week aquaintences gifted me a two pound bag of
> coffee beans from their native land, Colombia. The next day I put
> some in my coffee grinder so they'd be reqdy for me to try. I gotta
> say, I was very disappointed, they produced a pot of coffee that
> tasted awful, after a few sips it went down the drain. I tried them
> again the next morning, but still they produced the most scuzzy brew,
> I dumped it. The beans are still in my grinder only because I'm still
> trying to decide if I'll toss them in my composter or in the trash,
> it's still too mucky outside to get to my composter. This was a gift
> for no occasion, but I would never consider giving coffee as a wedding
> gift... maybe you should have given a nice burr grinder, they are not
> very pricy, certainly would have cost less than the discombobulated
> assortment you bought. Maybe it's still not too late and most
> folks don't own a coffee bean grinder. *I really don't see any
> connection between spice blends and coffee beans unless they're
> seperate gifts for a grab bag. *Maybe I'm out of touch but I would
> never give comestibles as a wedding gift,
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> afaqanjum28

Colombian Coffee is terrible, so much acid... My friends dad used to
sell Jamaican Coffee commercially, he was right, I find it much nice to
drink...