EGGSHELLS of my mind ... in my COFFEE???

so i was thinking about breakfast all in one cup. looked into it and found the following. egg. eggshells too. grind them up and add them to your coffee? 

blow my mind, the eggshell of my mind. 

before we begin please turn to the bottom of the page and start the music. video is just a pic of a garage i assume as an ode to the 'garage band'. bless them all. this is not a song i randomly looked up either. it puts you in a deadhead frame of mind.

help me separate the yolks from my whites

Lutheran Church Basement Egg Coffee

wash the egg. crach over coffee. throw in the shells too

1 cup of medium grind coffee. i had fresh roasted yirgucheffe
 

add a tbsp of water and make into a paste

add 6 cups or boiling water. boil for 10-15 minutes 

you are supposed to add a cup of cold water at this point

to make grinds and shells settle.

i filtered it instead. had to stir to get it all through

it's very clear. not thin. clear. smooth, red and glossy.

more like tea 

 

and it tastes like very mild coffee but not weak coffee.

no egg taste

maybe it makes bad coffee good?

maybe it adds protiens?

maybe it reminds you of your scandinavian roots?

a lot of steps and i'm not sure what for...

hope you enjoyed the tunes atleast

PLASTIC BY NATURE

"Gazing out my window I can see the snow below,
and it flows into my soul from the eggshell of my mind.
I found a way I could navigate my boat through these troubled waters,
to the shores of Shangri-La.

Eggshells, Eggshells, help me separate my yolks from my whites.

Standing in the phone booth just waiting for the call,
but I don't know who it is or where they are.
Biding my time, in the heart of the purple city,
these bright lights shining in my eyes.

Eggshells, Eggshells, help me separate my yolks from my whites.

So there I was, all alone. Nowhere left to go but down. Only thing on my face was a frown.

Eggshells, Eggshells, help me separate my yolks from my whites."

LET ME IN, LET ME IN

Dear Show Co-ordinator and/or Jury

The Wandering Bean Coffee Co can provide GREAT coffee at your event!

 Anytime, anywhere. Indoors or outdoors.

We have participated in over 300 events in Ontario since 1997. Big (CNE, Hillside Music Festival, Christie Antique Shows, NLFB, Winterlude, Royal Winter Fair) & small (Milton Craft Shows, British Cars Days, Canterbury Folk Festival, Elmira Maple Syrup Festival) with attendences between 1500 and 200 000 daily.  

We serve our own fresh roasted coffee, ground and brewed onsite. Speciality drinks (espresso, cappuccino, latte, mocha, chai) all made from scratch.  

Summer menu includes real iced coffees, homemade lemonade and fresh brewed iced tea.

Our truck is equipped with a triple sink and handwashing station, meeting or exceeding all health codes. A retrofitted wood exterior and a stainless steel interior.

Thanks for the time it takes it look over our application. Refrence, photos, menu and price list upon request.

Please feel free to contacts with any ideas or suggestions you may have,

Wandering Bean Coffee Co.

p.s.  Cheque enclosed 

CUTOMER REVIEW #1 Larry DewDad

"I mean, it's real hard to be free when you are bought and sold in the marketplace." 

- Easy Rider

Larry rides up on an eBike to get coffee... seriously

Larry Dawidowitz was born in Toronto Ontario on February 2nd, 1955. (Ground Hog's Day)

Larry attended Humber College where he studied Package Development and Design, a first time course in Canada brought over from England by David Chesterton. It was a 7 year course crammed into three years. It was a combination of Structural Design and Graphic Arts. Larry Graduated in 1979 and worked as a Graphic Artist and part-time Emcee at a Comedy Club in Toronto. Occasionally he demonstrated products for Steve Rosenberg, Co-Star of Award Winning National Film Board Documentary "PITCHMAN", Steve hired Larry's Company to help promote products at Trade Shows via Demonstration Sales. Long before Infomercials Larry and a select few promoted products at Major Shows across the country with a Microphone strapped around their necks....

ummm did they say 7yrs? ... dr. DewDad? 

i think i've bought everything but i love the leg sander. really works. plus if you catch them when it's slow they'll give you a touchup during the day    

so next time you're listening to the pitch take a look at what they're drinking and

ask which way to the wandering bean

 

WHERE TO POP-UP

January/February is application time. March, you're too late

so begins my yearly ritual...

all year i collect free calendars. i have a Krug's Meat Market calendar and one from the dollar store of carribean island because it's always best to stay motivated during this process

i begin by filling in all the shows i will never to stop doing until i'm dead and then my kids will take over.
the fear at this point is that 2 of my best shows will overlap. it happens. let's not talk about the leap year

once i can see the glaring holes in the calendar i begin...

FINDING NEW SHOWS 

finding shows is easy. finding the right shows is a lot harder.

there are 2 types of show.

1. BIG SHOWS

some but not all of the following may apply

- big rent

- electrial fees btween $25-$500 depending on your needs and the shows

- water fees plumbed in/out by union members only, grey water disposal or just connection fees

- travel expenses

- accomodations this alone is a good reason to be married to you staff or atleast willing to sleep in the same bed.

- competeion

but big shows are BIG! hopefully

2. SMALL SHOWS

again some but not all of these might apply

- smaller fees

- inclusives prices

- close to home, you're not going to travel to a small show an incure the costs

- no staff needed

- exclusivity

but small shows can mean small money. still they can also be less complicated. the bottom line could even be quite good.

the search begins for new shows...

COME INSIDE

i thought i'd bring you inside

FOOD TRUCK OR LLAMA FARM

when i grow up I want to own a llama farm

when I grow up I want to have a B&B
when I grow up I want to run an antique store, cafe, wool shop
get paid to write travel journals and test video games

or I could own a food truck!

the dream and the reality are many bites apart

take that Llama thing for instance…who knew ‘hoof and mouth’ disease was so catchy. Ostrich meat didn’t catch on, i’ve never tried it…maybe Remy has? i see a bunch/herd/flock?? of them out Peterborough way…or maybe those are Emu

Food Trucks though are AWESOME

step trucks, catering trucks and converted vans are great if you want to pull away every night to restock, refuel and clean. They are perfect for a route or curbside service. Easy to pull into local events and festivals.

I have a reoccurring nightmare of being stuck roadside. down the road customers are lined up …but i just caaaan’t reeeeach themmmmmmm

BUY USED… which seems to be counter intuitive to my nightmare

try Kijiji or Craigslist

BUY NEW if you’re flush with cash

Kitchen on Wheels

start ups cost can be as low as $10 000 and up to $100 000

other options…there are other options 

GOOD OL’ CART

tradition at it’s best

good for festivals and fairs, events and street locations, great indoors and outdoors in almost all weather, also able to change location at event if need be

downsideZ - limited storage space
                  - lack of security

*trailer hitch is a nice addition to any cart!! This had to be a big issue in the Toronto Al la Cart program… DUH

A la Failure

TENT - BOOTH

perfect for festivals and fairs and events, indoor or outdoor, good in almost all weather, super flexible set-up

downsideZ - still need a cargo trailer or van
                  - you are often expected to have a floor at outdoor events
                  - set up time can be a lot

TRAILER with concession window

same as above but when your truck breaks down you can still haul your money maker to the event

downsideZ - tricky to maneuver

*get a removable hitch to save on space and one of those wheel/hitch attachments to maneuver it into tight squeezes

CONVERTED VAN - CAR - TROLLY CAR - BUS - CAMPER

good for festivals, fairs and events, permanent and semi-permanent roadside locations, indoors and outdoors, good in all weather, secure and possibly less $$$ than a Food Truck

downsideZ - there are none.

…nah there’s lots but a DoubleDecker fish & chip truck is a thing of passion. if you convert your 1973 orange VW camper van or need to trip out your Hummer…no one and nothing can bring you down. you’re beautiful

but so are Llamas