Clinton Stark
Clinton shoots videos for Stark Insider. San Francisco Bay Area arts, Ingmar Bergman and French New Wave, and chasing the perfect home espresso shot 25 seconds at a time (and failing). Peloton: ClintTheMint. Camera: Video Gear
First Look: Jura ENA 8 super-automatic espresso machine
Today we take a first look and share impressions of the new Jura ENA 8 super-automatic espresso machine.
When you think of fancy all-in-one coffee machines chances are you might think of Jura. The Swiss brand has established itself as a major player in the market for super-automatic espresso machines...
Try Daily Dosing to keep your espresso beans as fresh as possible
In the world of espresso many home barista do something called single dosing. That is, they grind only the beans they need for a single shot. Instead of filling a bean hopper completely full, the idea is to add a carefully measured (dosed) amount of beans to make the...
American Theatre magazine names Kelundra Smith managing editor
Two positive bits of news in the world of theater today.
First, American Theatre magazine announced that it has named a new managing editor. Journalist, playwright and storyteller Kelundra Smith will become the iconic magazine's next managing editor:
"I’m so proud and heartened to welcome Kelundra Smith to our team," said...
Super-Automatic espresso machines possess a superpower when it comes to milk-based drinks
The promise of a Super-Automatic espresso machine is simple: you get Café quality espresso drinks at the touch of a button. Because beans are ground on demand you get a fresh cup every time when you want it. Pretty nice.
Bean-to-cup machines as some call them have been around for...
Apple iPhone 15 Pro is the one you’ve been waiting for
USB-C. Titanium. Minimal bezels. Finally, an iPhone worth an upgrade.
Is espresso coffee good for the brain?
A new study published in the "Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry" suggests espresso coffee provides a "protective activity" against neurodegenerative disorders.
Per the report this includes disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.
An excerpt from the report's abstract:
"In this work, we characterized by NMR the molecular composition of the espresso coffee...
Affogato: Celebrating the classic espresso dessert
This decadent Italian is a show stopper.
Best espresso machines under $1,000 for beginners and aspiring home baristas
Ready to save some money and cut out your daily Starbucks habit?
Buying your own home espresso machine is a great way to not only reduce monthly expenditures, but it's also a potential gateway to a new hobby. Learning how to pull espresso shots and make your own Lattes, Cappuccinos,...
Sony Alpha a6400, a6600 now on sale, great deals for compact mirrorless cameras
Sony mirrorless cameras are among the most popular in recent years, among both professionals and enthusiast buyers. Sure, you can always chase the latest shiny thing. And, with the Sony Alpha line that might be something like the new and well reviewed Sony a6700. But here's an idea.
Why not...
Top video camera buy for YouTube creators and Vloggers on a budget
The Canon EOS Rebel T7 gets the job done without breaking the bank
