Judith Stagnitto Abbate Bücher

The Q&A a Day Journal shows you what was going through your head each day-for five years of your life. Simply turn to today's date, answer the question at the top of the page, and when you finish the journal, start over. As you return to the daily questions again over the years, you'll notice how your answers change, or don't! With questions that are sometimes provocative ("On a scale of one to ten, how happy are you?"), occasionally quirky ("What can you smell right now?"), and inevitably interesting ("If you could travel anywhere tomorrow, where would you go?"), this classically designed journal-embellished with beautiful details-is the perfect gift for anyone embarking on a new phase of life

Offered here is a fascinating brew of java lore―from coffee's exotic origins as a holy drink, trusted medicine, forbidden bean, and smuggled treasure to its mass consumption in cafés patronized by poets, artists, students, travelers, and revolutionaries. A stimulating collection of quotations and anecdotes is also on the menu, as is a tasteful account of the coffee-making process―from the hills of Costa Rica to your kitchen counter. All in all, this rich blend of legend, history, anecdote, and fact is a mouth-watering tribute to our favorite beverage.