Author: Tony Tam

  • Passsion For Coffee

    Getting the fever for coffee this week, this photo is a latte art pour I made 2 am last night 1) I watchd Black Gold, a movie about coffee farmers and Ethiopia 2) I ran 5 miles round trip to Blue Bottle coffee for an espresso and latte 3) I’m considering buying a $1,899 home…

  • Crepes for only those you really love

    Crepes for only those you really love

    I make crepes for Kate in the mornings whenever she asks.  It usually takes me about 15 minutes or so to get some fresh hot nutella crepes in her hands.    I usually make then without any butter as I’m a oil/fat freak. Today I read an article on crepes on KQED Food Blog and I…

  • passionate about anything

    It doesn’t matter what you are passionate about, as long as you have the passion in your eyes and your heart.   For many years in my life, I was passionless.    If I had a weekend free, I would not know what to do with that time. My recent passion is all about latte art, good…

  • Passionate About Anything

    It doesn’t matter what you are passionate about, as long as you have the passion in your eyes and your heart.   For many years in my life, I was passionless.    If I had a weekend free, I would not know what to do with that time. My recent passion is all about latte art, good…

  • “King of Boring”

    C. wanted to play with me this morning while she was sick at home. And when I said I needed to work, she came up with a bunch of choice words for me. 1. King of boring 2. King of making fun of me 3. King of making my wish not complete The girl can express…

  • C.’s PTA meeting

    Today I met with C’s French teachers.  Some cool highlights Kate is the leader in the advance French group Kate is well liked by all her classmates Kate is like a flower while the others are bees around her.  She doesn’t seek out friends, others seek her out She was very shy before, but she is…

  • Kate’s PTA Meeting

    Today I met with Kate’s French teachers.  Some cool highlights Kate is the leader in the advance French group Kate is well liked by all her classmates Kate is like a flower while the others are bees around her.  She doesn’t seek out friends, others seek her out She was very shy before, but she…

  • Playing Tourist In SF

    if I don’t loose my curiosity and passion for what I am doing and where I live, I will constantly find jems and little moments of joy. My favorite spot here in the city   — nice shot. it’s important to slow down and enjoy the little things in life. on my way to and…

  • Latte Art #4

    It’s been a while since I could pull a good shot and pour a decent piece of latte art.  My last good one was #3 and I’ve gone through one pound of coffee without coming up with a pretty rossetta.  But today I’m getting 2 pounds to try again.

  • Reaching Higher And Falling

    I’ve been asked whether I’ve ever failed before? My first answer was ‘no’, I can’t think of failure anywhere in my life. That bothered me for a few days until I realized why. I don’t fail because I don’t reach high enough. I reach for goals that I know I’ll achieve. Someone asked me if…