This week marked the end of an era.
Eleven years ago, I purchased the first of many kitchen appliances, a Krups adjustable coffee grinder. I’m not counting the mini coffee machine and cheap espresso machine that graced my dorm room bedside. This was the first “real” appliance – it cost more than $20 at Walmart, and was meant to last awhile. My grinder outlasted 3 coffee machines, an espresso machine, 4 roommates, and half-a-dozen residences. It was there for me, reliably, every morning, even during those difficult decaf days. (more…)