September 22nd, 2018

Jon brought his pups to a late-season BBQ at Kat & Bob’s. They wound up in various people’s laps for much of the evening to keep them warm and keep them wandering off. And because — duh — adorable.

For my birthday this year, Lis got me a Moka Pot, a device whose invention contributed to the prevalence of a coffee-drinking culture in Italy. Also sometimes known as a “stovetop espresso maker,” this little device produces strong coffee that’s bright and rich, though not to the same extent as true espresso.