Morning,
I am contemplating cups. Do you have a cup that you must use for your am coffee in order to be puuurrrfectly happy? Me too. My family has a history with cups, BIG tea drinkers that they are. I remember once asking dad why he kept the ones with the handles broken off, and he asked," why do you think?" And I said, "Well it’s nice to keep your hands warm up in the studio." Dad (Tom Forrestall) is the cliche artist painting under the eaves of the roof in a rambling and drafty attic. Every morning though for 7 years I have reached for the same ceramic cup by Emile Henry. It came into my life with the annual holiday party invite tucked inside, one year at Food & Wine magazine, when I worked there. I love the smooth and comfortable round shape that invites you to hold it by the handle and then by the rounded sides once the coffee cools slightly. It holds heat beautifully, so as I run around getting my son off to school the coffee stays warmer longer and the 14 oz size allows me to fill it up with a good serving of my favorite French press coffee (La Colombe--Phocea blend). This cup is practically indestructible (perfect for am clutzes) I have accidentally bounced this cup. I'm using it this morning...I'll use it tommorow...
