Updates

We will be closed all day Monday, May 25th, for Memorial Day.  Other than that we will have regular hours throughout the weekend.  Come in and have a cup!

I chatted with Theresa from Waldo Family Bikes the other day about what kind of bike rack would be best for us.  I think it takes a month or so for delivery (they are made to order,) so hopefully we should have one in by mid-July...maybe earlier?!  We are working on it.

Our planters in back (that line the deck) should be planted soon either by me, or our friend Kris.  I have been lax about getting the deck spruced up.  That is definitely my next big project.

So, the dilemma came up recently of what to do in the way of frosty summer treats.  Many coffee shops offer blended drinks or smoothies.  I really wanted to avoid going that route (even though I know they are popular) for a couple of reasons.  Most places use a powdered mix for blended drinks.  They create a smoother beverage than just blending ice, milk, and coffee together.  These mixes contain trans fats, and also we can't use our coffee in them.  That just doesn't fly with us.  Then there is the smoothie factor.  Everyone does smoothies it seems like!  We don't have tons of extra space to work with, plus I like the baristas focusing on espresso drinks versus blending smoothies.  So...I came up a solution that should please all (people in need of frozen-ness and baristas)...at least it pleases me!  

Popsicles!  I've been working on my flavors, and gathering opinions from taste testers.  From Memorial Day through Labor Day we will have the following popsicles available: mocha (espresso, Shatto chocolate milk, Shatto 1/2 & 1/2, and a touch of chocolate syrup,) chai (chai and Shatto milk,) and a juice/berry one (orange juice, chopped berries, and a bit of agave syrup.)  Other flavors may pop up throughout the summer, but those three are the main ones.  I'm not nailed down on pricing yet, but I'm thinking it will be something like 95 cents!  Please come in and try one once they are available.

Otherwise...just enjoying having the doors open most days until it gets too hot to do so, tweaking little aspects of the store, and still having fun meeting lots of new people!  I've even had time at home to finally clean a bunch at home, and plant the garden.  That makes me very happy.

I hope you all have been well.

P.S.  I decided to sign us up for Twitter.  I'm a line straddler with the internet...I love it, and I enjoy a lot of the sites like Facebook and Twitter, but I also feel like people are over-informed about each other too.  I'm trying not to post too many updates, but still having fun with it...whatever!  If you would like to follow us we are @onemorecupkc

Catch up!

You may have noticed our letters out front!  I've discovered that the space in which they are hanging has become a real inspiration for me.  I'm currently thinking of different displays I can do in those areas.  I think that I may change it out every few months.  In the meantime, they will stay as they are.

We have just been plugging away at the store!  Business is picking up more and more, which is fantastic.  We've been having to adjust our ordering accordingly.  It is tricky to find the right balance, especially as things are bound to change every month or so, but it is generally working out fine!  

The baked goods have been a success!  The coffee cakes, quick breads (especially zucchini!), and cookies have been the most popular.  Though the cupcakes and biscuits aren't slackers for sure.  Either way, I know I have been raiding the cookie jars a little too much.

Otherwise...we are looking into getting a bike rack installed sometime soon, getting ready to plant all of the planters out along the deck, and working on some new ideas for frosty treats just for summer (sorry, no smoothies here...much more interesting!)

It is shaping up to be a busy and very fun summer!!!