Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Chocxo Coffee and Cacao Coffee Shop in Costa Mesa, CA. at 1534 Adams Avenue, suite A, just opened last Tuesday so I stopped by for my first look inside their attractive cafe and was not disappointed.  First off I was offered a free sample of milk chocolate and samples of their medium and light roast coffees.  I actually preferred the medium roast and the helpful staff let me in on the fact that the darker the roast the richer the flavor and the lower the caffeine content.  Next I sampled their chocolate ganache which comes in 3 types: 1) white 2) single source and 3) dark.  My sample was of the single source chocolate and I asked if they could make it into something for me which they did and since a picture's worth a thousand words I'll let you feast your eyes on the artistry that pervades every element of this incredible coffee bar that's destined to impress for both quality and flavor.
 
                                       Heidi the bulldog is happy this is such a dog friendly cafe.
                                                                                  Heidi
                                                                    Laptop users welcome.
                                                             Lots of indoor tables available.
                                                   Customer Dennis looks over the menu.
                                                    Friendly and knowledgeable employees.
                                                                 Great customer service.
                                                             Large menu to choose from.
                                                     Cases full of  awesome chocolates.
Fresh croissants daily
                                               Milk Chocolate espresso squares are yummy!
     Three types of chocolate ganache used to flavor drinks: dark, organic single source & white.
                                             Coffee artistry created by these talented baristas.
                                                              Inviting outdoor tables.
                                                        Delicious coffee/chocolate artistry.
                                                        A mountain of whipped cream
                                                      Chocolate sprinkles and edible straw.
                                                        Almost too beautiful to consume!
                                                          I drank this and it was delightful!
                                                                     Chocxo - Costa Mesa

Monday, January 20, 2014

Chroma Shift - DSI Prophet 08, DSI Mono Evolver, E-mu Planet Earth, Yama...

On my dog Rabbit's last day on this earth Stephen was leaving for a concert & took the time to say his last goodbye & promised Rabbit that he would dedicate his performance that night in his honor.  Rabbit passed on peacefully with one last howl.  Here's Stephen's latest creative endeavor.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Porch & Garden Accessories
























T-Rex inhabits this garden where soldiers battle for their lives.
As last seen T-Rex had wiped out most of the soldiers.





LIFE BEGINS IN THE GARDEN
This beautiful  Sago Palm is not really a palm tree but an evergreen conifer of ancient origin.