Archive - Crush and Grind

Women Who Wine on Wednesday

It’s my work in coffee that elevated my wine palate. As I started to learn more about terroir and taste in coffee, I found myself wanting to know more…

Oct 3 •

September 2024

A Sicilian Souvenir: My Love of Pistachios

It was a pistachio pesto ravioli at Civicododici in Agrigento that piqued my curiosity. The flavors were so rich and complex. I’d never had anything…

Sep 6 •

August 2024

When I’m asked why coffee? Why this project? I struggle to articulate a quick reply because my story is convoluted. I wish my story had a life-changing…

Aug 4 •

July 2024

The Slow Assemblage of My Mexican Home

In the last week, I’ve bought gold measuring cups and spoons and a terracotta-colored duvet with pink sheets. I debated the duvet. Deleting it from my…

Jul 12 •

June 2024

The Art of Dining Alone

The Art of Dining Alone “A table for two?” “Only one,” I’ve replied so many times that I often lead with the answer before the question can be asked…

Jun 28 •

Three Unplanned Years on the Road

With a Hopeful End in Sight

Jun 14 •

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