Coffee & Crimes
After months of researching the best coffee-and-espresso combo machine, I finally made my decision! I’ve traded my old K-cup coffee and espresso machine for one that brings me back to brewing a good old-fashioned carafe of coffee while still giving me the convenience of an espresso pod. The best of both worlds. Change is never easy, especially when it messes with our everyday routines, but sometimes an upgrade is necessary. The time had come to replace my old machine with something that could do both jobs, and so far, I’m happy with my choice. The coffee side lets me brew either a single cup or a full carafe, while the espresso side is ready and waiting for me to pop in a pod and enjoy my morning espresso. The footprint on the counter isn’t much smaller, but it definitely looks better having one appliance do the work of two. And trust me, my kitchen counters can benefit from removing just about anything I can manage to get off them. So, I’m embracing the change, enjoying my morning cof...