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  • IrisGanache
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    It is definitely a case of never say never. I think I am still in a bit of shock lol.

    You can't beat a good parmi

  • amberale
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    Just make sure you call it a Parma, never, ever a Parmi.

  • Birkin7
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    It is something about us that continue to surprise our Wives even after 30+ years. I cooked Chicken Parmigiana last night for the first time and got rave reviews from better half.
    My wife surprises me every day, even after 30+ years.
    Cheers
    Maurice

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  • IrisGanache
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    I think it has been a bit of a revelation, both for him and I.


    The Synchronika with flow control is one we have been looking at.
    I really like the look of it but I am not going to rush things, It's not as if I don't have capable equipment and I have made the mistake before of rushing in and not getting what I really wanted only to fork out the money a month later for what I wanted in the first place.

    I just wanted to add I didn't think a couple of extra cuppas a day would make a difference but I feel like I am roasting a lot more than I was.
    Last edited by IrisGanache; 10 July 2022, 11:42 AM. Reason: Added extra text.

  • Ronin
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    Awesome story. I love conversions to the dark side.

    For machines, if upgrading I would look at the Synchronika.
    The quality fit & finish will satisfy the engineer (I was a mechanical engineer) and you can upgrade the machine with a flow control u it at some point in the future.

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  • IrisGanache
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    Ha, it's probably about the only interest in common.

    I think I am ready to move things up a notch, try something different. The Unico is going anywhere, well not until the oldest decides to move out anyway, which probably won't be any time soon.

  • Yelta
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    Always great to gain a convert Iris, even better when it's your soul mate, another common interest.?
    PS, the Splendor has an excellent reputation, why upgrade to a machine that probably won't provide better results??

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  • IrisGanache
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    Hi,
    It's kind of a mixed bag around here. I have two lattes a day and now hubby is drinking espresso I join him in the afternoon for one.
    My oldest is at work during the week so he will generally have a couple of lattes each day on the weekends.
    Trying to gauge hubbies consumption I am thinking probably just one double espresso a day on work days and at least two on the days he is home, possibly three.

    I roast my own beans and aim for a medium bean.

    Upgrade wise I have been researching everything that grabs me but hubby seems intent on upping the budget and buying something we won't want to upgrade in a few years.
    I currently have a Unico Splendor, which I love, and a Europiccola, that I also love.
    I have looked at Bianca, Eagle One Prima, Cremina, Synchronika, Profi 700, Linea Mini and I am sure there are more in there.

  • tompoland
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    IrisGanache what style of espresso do you like e.g. light / medium / dark? Adding milk?

    Upgrade are always a fun adventure.

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  • IrisGanache
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    Hmmm, you must have a crystal ball, we've already got a Europiccola lol


    tompoland do you too have a crystal ball? I have been in the market for an upgrade for the last four months or so but keep flip flopping on what I want, I don't actually think I know but it looks like we are upping the budget somewhat so we shall see what we end up with.
    No, machine is not an Aldi job lol.

  • tompoland
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    Even better, buy a new model (slayer?) and put the old one (aldi?) In his shed 😁

  • Noelpolar
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    mmm.... first job is to teach how to make his own..... I'd get him a pavoni lever for his shed....

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  • amberale
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    Distilled tears of the proletariat
    .

  • IrisGanache
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    Ha, that could be interesting lol.

  • robusto
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    Hmm, I wonder what Jerry Hall and Rupert Murdoch drink.

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