Well, it was that time of the day, later in the afternoon, when you feel your feet dragging, are quite lethargic and feel as though you could just curl up and take a little nap, and are just a little out of sorts and you know you just need a quick pick me up and burst of energy to get you through the day.  That’s how I felt as I excitedly poured myself a deeply rich, aromatic cup of Melitta’s Costa Rican Tarrazu, scooped up two of those Guatemalan Chocolaty Coffee Muffins I had made yesterday that tasted so sweet and chocolaty, and contentedly sat down at the computer to see what delectable dish I...

Hello everyone!

I hope you all had a great day. But as for many of us, it was very bitter sweet because of remembrance day. People may or may not have had a friend or family member in the war but I think I can say that all took a minute of silence in the respect of the veterans this morning. It was even more special because today is 11-11-11.

So out of respect to our veterans I dedicate this short but sweet post to them. Lest we forget.

Nice having coffee with you!

-Naj

Remembrance Day is such an important day to pay our respect for the men and women who  go out to fight for our freedom and way of life.  It sadden my heart to hear of how some people can steal the poppy boxes or destroy the headstones in cementries.  It warms the heart to hear of others stepping in to replace these bad deeds.

Seeing a poppy is so potent.  It touches the soul and brigs to mind of the ultimate sacrifice that our soldiers have given to us.  Let us NOT forget.  Let's do as much as we can for these brave soldiers.  

Thank you.  Thank you.  Thank...

Me-Time responses have been overwhelming.  Readers have send comments, photos, recipes and much much more.  Sunitha and I were overjoyed by an email from our friend Zain who is originally from Guatemala, but now a proud Canadian.  He send us breathtaking pictures of Guatemala while opining that world and consumers should support fair trade – it may mean nothing to us, he says, but it makes a BIG difference at the grassroot level.  The farmers and their families get a fair deal and communities get access to health care, drinking water, medicines etc.  I remember the time we met Zain in Guatemala and...