Have you tried it with the Cremina? I just ordered 2 lbs last night, and curious how it went. I will start with the 16g dose since this is usually what I use with other beans

I had a blast yesterday. Yes, an absolute blast! Thank you Russell and Colleen for opening up your beautiful home to us. My husband and I couldn't have met any nicer folks than yesterday. And the food was to die for. Looks like smoked salmon and beet salad is my new favorite combo (kudos to

Ok Joel, I'll bring my vario. Looks like we'll have a lot of equipment to play with next week. Hope we don't cause a blackout!

Should I bring my Vario too, along with the Cremina? I seriously need help with all my equipment!

I will definitely be there and will bring pizzelles and sodas if needed. The only thing that would keep me and my husband away would be a major snow storm (knock on wood)

The 12th sounds good to me

12th and 19th are good for me. Thank you Joel!

Saturdays work better for me since I get up on Mondays at 4AM to go to work. My drive to Chicago area is going to be around 2 hours. My husband would like to come too

Ok then. Will make an assortment of vanilla, anise and almond

LaDan, that was great. Thank you