coffee Archives - Kim Gray

My Winter Travel Wish List & What I’ve Learnt

April 28, 2016

Having traveled around Ireland on a few road trips now – here are a few things I wish we had with us or that we did take along and that worked well!

1.) A longer length coat (Love this North Face one) I live in jeans and ones legs can still freeze even with the best of coat. A longer length coats keeps that wind chill off your top legs at least.

2.) Always been a fan of Hunter Boots. (Loving the new, navy gloss pair) Keeping a pair of boots in your car boot can be a life saver on travels. You never know where you’ll be stopping for that padkos.

3.) Keep the car clean with these cool boot bags – also easy to carry in and out the house while packing.

4.) A blanket that doubles up as a picnic blanket! If it’s dry enough for a picnic or you need to cosy up around a picnic bench – a cosy blanket for the car is always handy! (I love these from Hen & Hammock)

5.) Coffee!! All the coffee’s add up and lets face it, garage coffee sucks! So needing a Bodum Coffee Press Mug in my life! And this stainless steel coffee press is a good idea (no breaking glass in the car) as a back up incase your B&B fails your coffee expectations.

6.) Hats, gloves & beanies (especially lined beanies)- there have been so many times when the sun has been out and I’ve been caught 10 minutes later, totally under dressed and miserably cold! Always take them along – obsessed with all the new Avoca scarves.

7.) crates – I have a little obsession with crates. Maybe it’s filling them … Mmm. Anyway – these are great for all your food stuff when traveling, keeping those loose sweet potatoes from rolling around the car! And to store your coffee press & mugs. (Yuppiechef.com do some cool ones.)

8.) SOCKS! (Pretty ones of course.) Well because it’s cold. If your feet are warm, you’re warm! Loving the selection at Tread & Miller.

Keep cosy travlers! XX

South West Cork, Ireland: Long Weekend Exploring Part 3 Of 3

April 4, 2016

The next day we were off down the coast. Dotted with quaint little towns, green pastures, stone walls and rough seas – it was the most gorgeous drive.

A quick stop at BUDDs, an Australian run cafe selling great coffee.

We made our way to Mizen Head, Irelands most South-Westerly point. Sadly the weather was too bad to walk to the end- check out what it looks like here! Amazing.

On our way back we stopped at this cool little village, Schull.

Then we got caught in a little hail shower- so we popped into the nearest pub, as you do, and sampled this amazing Devilled Crap Dish! YUM!

Picked up some scallop shells in the harbour. Driving home the next day we drove through the beautiful town of Timoleague. In Ireland there are the most beautiful ruins all over the show, but this 13th century Abbey was rather enchanting.

Swans on our way out. Then Kinsale is a must – like a little Irish Monaco 🙂 A vibrant sailing town surrounded by a beautiful coast and countryside.

Hope you enjoyed this 3-Part Post. Ireland is blowing us away with its ruggered beauty! Come visit xx

New Le Creuset Single-Serve Coffee Press

March 18, 2016

How gorgeous? Le Creuset’s new Single-Serve Coffee Press offers one of the best and purest ways to prepare a brew, with the smaller, personal size of this 350ml plunger being ideal for one cup of steaming hot coffee. Whether for coffee purists or those who just need a morning cup of motivation to make it through the day, the new Single-Serve Coffee Press is a great way to personalise one’s caffeine-enjoyment by providing a handcrafted feel.