tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021538.post-24032414022477670732007-12-16T12:10:00.000-08:002007-12-16T12:28:06.150-08:00long-time readers recall that i presently have 3 espresso machines: my beloved italian princess, the rancilio <a href="http://www.1st-line.com/machines/home_mod/rancilio/silvia.htm">silvia</a> (it's interesting to note how this machine has held its value &ndash; i could easily sell it for what i paid for it since it is in excellent condition!); my steamy latin sweetheart, <a href="http://www.wholelattelove.com/Expobar/officecontrol.cfm">carlos expobar</a> (thanks as always, wll!); and of course, <a href="http://bccy.blogspot.com/2006/10/vibiemme-revealed.html">caesar vibiemme</a> from jim of <a href="http://www.1st-line.com">1st-line</a>.<br /><br />everyone knows the italo-inglese of the standard vibiemme manual is, um, difficult at best and unhelpful at worst. so jim has sent out a great illustrated pdf, more than 30 pages long, of everything you need to know about caesar. <br /><br />it is most excellent. i adore caesar, he can have my whole kitchen! <br /><br />thanks so much jim; caesar has been a great addition to my life and makes great coffee with ease. <br /><br />how i developed my relationship with caesar without it? well, caesar isn't too bad really, but this manual does provide some great hints on descaling, temperature adjustment, and gasket replacement! <br /><br />fantastic work, jim.<div class="blogger-post-footer">©2000-2007 frelkins. all rights reserved.</div>fortunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12652857414796237341noreply@blogger.com