How To: Service and clean an aging semi-automatic espresso machine
Annual cleaning includes replacing the group gasket and a thorough cleaning with some Cafiza powder.
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Trendspotting: Coffee machine market expected to grow 5.1% CAGR over next 10 years
Drip coffee still dominates, but inroads being made by pod-based and bean-to-cup systems.
In Wine Country: Chardonnay Pinot Classic coming to Napa this summer
"Winemaker's grape" once again featured in third year of event in 2023
In Wine Country: ‘Jules’ starring Ben Kingsley to open Sonoma International Film Festival
Rated as one of the “top ten destination film festivals” by USA Today, the Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) opens March 22 for five festive…
What’s Happening: California Artisan Cheese Festival coming to Sonoma County
Cheese lovers, mark your calendars. The California Artisan Cheese Festival arrives March 26, 2023. Sonoma County Fairgrounds will host, and tickets are now on sale.…
Peloton exercise bike on sale for lowest price ever
This could be one of the best deals in quite some time. If you’ve been waiting for a sale on the original Peloton Bike, now’s…
Peloton Top 10: Best accessories for your Peloton Bike (2022)
From cycling shorts and fans to heart rate monitors and smart displays. Some ideas on how to maximize the at-home Peloton experience.
Peloton Row is now available for pre-order, starts from $3,195 (gulp)
Expected to ship early December.
Peloton News: Peloton to outsource bike, treadmill manufacturing to Taiwanese firm
Peloton has had quite the interesting — i.e. rocky — few years. The once pandemic darling has seen its fortunes change rapidly as gyms re-opened…
Premiere Girlfriend Getaway: Puerto Vallarta
Things to see and do in this magical Mexico escape.