Project in development - Women in Coffee - the audio series · Friday September 2, 2011 by colin newell
Just time stamping this for my own sanity and motivation.
After doing a fairly successful podcast at the WCCCS “For the Love of Coffee” – chatting with the industry movers, brewers and shakers (only men talking…) I realized that I need to approach this again – this time for the gals…
Because there are as many (or more) hard working ladies in the coffee business as there are guys – and I probably will not be surprised to find that the ladies have to work harder to cover as much ground(s) as the guys.
Some of the questions I will put forward: Does gender matter in coffee world? What, if any, pay equity issues exist? Promotional issues? Safety? Yes, I have to ask that as well – Do women feel safe working and traveling in the coffee industry.
I may, obviously, touch a few nerves…
but that is what I do.
So stay tuned as I flesh this out!
Credit where credit is due – I thought of this but Julia Barber of The Western Canada Coffee Collective is giving it legs by throwing her support behind this project. Hey, at this point, Julia Barber is, quite arguably, the hardest working person in the business!
WCCCS 2011 Audio Podcast roughcut · Sunday August 28, 2011 by colin newell
We interviewed a variety of great people at the 2011 WCCCS in Victoria at the beautiful Crystal Gardens Event Center. Have a listen to our near-30 minute chat with some of coffees movers, brewers and shakers! – if you cannot see the audio thingie below, click here for the mp3.
Talking Western Canadian Specialty Coffee in Victoria – 2011
Summer food 2011 Food preview Bubbys Kitchen Cook Street Village · Wednesday August 3, 2011 by colin newell
Andrea and I were honored to have been invited to a soft opening evening sneak preview at Bubby’s Kitchen – Cook and Oscar in the wonderful Cook Street Village in Victoria.
One of the joys of being an “aspiring” food writer and long time food and drink blogger – as well as having the privilege of calling some of Victoria’s best food providers as personal friends… is the opportunity to look “under the hood” a few days in advance of the lucky people that will soon be enjoying this welcomed addition to the never static Cook Street Village South.
Bubby’s Kitchen is center anchor in a trio of newcomers to the corner of Oscar and Cook Street; a pet store on the left and a Hot House Pizza place on the right.
Bubby’s Kitchen is a very spacious and airy addition to the Bubby Rose family of food stuff providers in Victoria – and, as Tony Bennett sang, “The best is yet to come and, babe, won’t it be fine?” One part bistro. One part deli. One part cafe. 100% family friendly meeting place.
Bubby’s will feature a patio and wine and beer. Wonderful long hours… 7ish til 10 PM 6 days a week (Closed Mondays). And everything you love about Bubby Roses’s – Cook and Meares – scaled up.
The food. More of the comfort classics you would imagine from Mark and Valerie (and partner Joel) – Burgers, Pasta, salads… all day breakfast items – plus a special breakfast menu that made me tingle with anticipation!
Click photo at left for artists rendition of Bubbys Kitchen
Details? Too early to reveal folks! More in a few days.
Andrea and I shared a Bison burger and a plate of awesome Ravioli over bottles of Blue Buck Beer. Again, tease details here readers. Do not want to give up too much as of yet.
We both have a very, very, very good feeling about this place. The excitement is palpable – and I am sure residents of the Cook street village (and beyond) are humming. Possible full opening some time next week.
The best is yet to come and, babe, won’t it be fine The best is yet to come, come the day you’re mine
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Sneaking a peak at my coffee plant nursery 2011 · Monday August 1, 2011 by colin newell
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