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I love great coffee. I also have a compulsion to collect and end up with too many bags from great roasters. For me, freezing roasted beans is the most reliable way to decouple when I buy my coffee from when it tastes best. I get lots of puzzled when I share this tip. I get lots… Read more: Freezing Coffee Beans

The Negroni is an all time boozy cocktail classic. I discovered while crafting an Italian themed holiday meal. Three underlying ingredients shine complexity towards various taste profiles. The three ingredients needed are Gin, Bitters, and Sweet Vermouth and each ingredient is key to crafting the final drink. Need gear to make killer cocktails? Check out… Read more: The Best Negroni Recipe Variations for You

What is Spiny Lobster? California spiny lobsters (panulirus interruptus) are a common sight on south-facing reefs and rocks from Baja California north to Puget Sound, Washington. Unlike the Maine lobster, the California spiny lobster does not have claws. Instead, spiny lobsters rely on hiding out from their predators and use their antennae to generate a… Read more: Scuba Diving: California Lobster Hunting

Catalina Island Catalina Island is located 22 miles off the coast of Los Angeles, a popular tourist destination that has beautiful beaches and fun activities for people to enjoy. One of these activities that many tourists come to Catalina Island for is scuba diving. The easiest way to scuba dive Catalina island is to board… Read more: Scuba Diving: Catalina Island

San Clemente Island San Clemente Island is located off the coast of Los Angeles, just south of Catalina Island. Both Catalina Island and San Clemente Island are part of the Channel Islands. There are eight islands in total that make up the Channel Islands in Southern California. San Clemente Island is owned and operated by… Read more: Scuba Diving: San Clemente Island