Our Two Sense
Calming Measures
Posted by Two Sense (Atlantic Shores, United States) on 1 November 2009 in Food & Cuisine.
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Lilly : Nothing like a soothing cup of green tea to settle my mind on a hectic day.
Ronnie : Yes, I’d have a coffee but cannot decide on Caffé Crema, Espresso or a Starbucks House Blend on the Tassimo or to run a quick Lavazza thru a filter or, maybe, to chase a real Illy espresso . .
Lilly : You need a green tea to calm you down, Ronnie.
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Barbara from Florida, United States
It looks like you need a lab and be a scientist to make coffee Ronnie. Lilly has the right approach, simple hot water over natural leaves and served in a dainty, elegant vintage cup and saucer.
All you need Lilly is a swing on the porch to sip your tea.
Another classic creation!
1 Nov 2009 2:39pm
@Barbara: You are right, Barbara, I should learn to keep life simple ! I have a set of books on it somewhere in the lab . .
Dawn from Maryland, United States
I would take Lilly's advice here. You can never go wrong with green tea. It is always good for the soul!
1 Nov 2009 3:41pm
mirela from brighton, United States
very nice trasformation of ordinary into extraordinary!
1 Nov 2009 4:37pm
@mirela: Thank you, Mirela . . this one was hot work !
Michael from Shell village, United Kingdom
More caffeine please :] These are serious looking machines Ronnie, very Pro. An excellent composite.
1 Nov 2009 4:50pm
Claudia from Illinois, United States
You know what always calms me down, Ronnie? A nap. :) You need a nap..and then some tea...and maybe then some coffee. Love Lilly's delicate china cup next to the modern day crazy coffee tehcnology!
1 Nov 2009 5:03pm
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
Both are signs of decadence! :o) I prefer a cup of coffee brewed by hand. Bagged tea, brrrh!
1 Nov 2009 5:04pm
grouser from Ludlow, United Kingdom
I'm not sure that tea will do the trick, perhaps a nice cup of Ovaltine :0
1 Nov 2009 5:10pm
@grouser: I wonder how many people still know what that is !
k@ from Paris, France
;)) Did you ever think of proposing your serie in a magazine (or even TV or any support as web, and so on, but a magazine seems so much appropriated), Ronnie ? I'm serious, this would be perfect ! You do a book to let them see the various clever scene you already created and I bet they'll appreciate both your humor and your photo skills. It would make a fantastic rendez-vous in a weekly or monthly issue !
1 Nov 2009 5:40pm
António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal
Overwhelmed by technology, Ronnie. What about a black, strong, hot, coffee? From a good aromatic blend.
1 Nov 2009 6:14pm
Dulcie from Danville, CA, United States
I like your list of options..I'd go for an illy espresso. That's my brew of choice, in fact, I'm sipping one now as I admire this crisply clear excellent almost black and white still life !!! :-)
1 Nov 2009 6:25pm
@Dulcie: I'm with you on the Illy, Dulcie . . in fact, I'm sipping one right now ! (Ronnie)
Chris from South Jersey, United States
keep it simple Ronnie - by the time you figure out what kind of coffee to have it will be time to go to bed!! Very funny....
1 Nov 2009 6:31pm
John from Eureka, United States
Great still life set up. I find I'm drinking more hot beverages as the temperature drops outside.
1 Nov 2009 8:04pm
jeff (aka dogilicious) from Millerstown, PA, United States
This is a no-brainer! Coffe - strong and hot! Nice work.
1 Nov 2009 8:15pm
MARIANA from Waterloo, Canada
I am for coffee to . Do not listen to Lilly . Tea is for sick people ;)
1 Nov 2009 8:43pm
willow from Chelsea, United States
Can feel the tension in this image - the underdog, the calm, soothing tea takes on the java-juiced giant!
1 Nov 2009 9:30pm
bronzebilly u.k. from Barry,Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom
Hey Ronaldo..green tea's for girlies,pal...stick to the brown stuff..!!
Wonders of the process,indeed...!!
This is a pearl of a compo,also..the half eaten doughnut(correct spelling) is a magic touch..
http://ourtwosense.aminus3.com/image/2009-10-28.html
Top class as always
Billy...
1 Nov 2009 11:01pm
@bronzebilly u.k.: Thanks, Billyboy !
akarui from Kagoshima, Japan
Since I am in Asia I have change my habits and I never take coffee any more at breakfast... and I drink mainly tea.
1 Nov 2009 11:58pm
pernilla from Andonno, Italy
Love your conversation! Love coffee to but to many chois makes you nervous :)
1 Nov 2009 11:59pm
Paco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Great photo and great dialogue, splendid comedy :))
2 Nov 2009 7:11am
@Zing: I must be the only English person never to have drunk tea !
Alex from Barcelona, Spain
Una tarde tranquila, con un te en buena compañia se puede incluso oler su aroma.
Saludos.
2 Nov 2009 11:57am
@Alex: Gracias, Alex. . .yes, el aroma viaja bien!
dobbino from Cape Town, South Africa
Rofl - the dialogue here is extra special - thanks for the guffaw!
2 Nov 2009 4:20pm
yiannis krikis from thessaloniki, Greece
very clear still life image - it could be an advertising photo
2 Nov 2009 5:35pm
Allan Clark from Dunedin, New Zealand
you have done it again nice job. you would be one of the best on the site for originality love it
2 Nov 2009 6:16pm
Christel from Köln, Germany
Good evening, Ronnie,
I see that you are well equipped for guests. Ask the coffee brew is not too strong, otherwise he does not like me. Dear greetings Christel
2 Nov 2009 8:39pm
Camiller from Lisboa, Portugal
I am also in favor of coffee.
Mariana is right! Do not listen to Lilly.
2 Nov 2009 10:21pm
Amanda from Jersey City, United States
I refuse to jump on the green tea bandwagon! I'm a coffee or Diet Coke kind of girl. :)
3 Nov 2009 12:31am
Andrei Barbu from Timisoara, Romania
Great composition and framing! Very well done!
3 Nov 2009 7:05am
sylvia cole from United States
Green tea....uck! I want to like it but I don't. But wowza....that's some serious coffee gear. I need some of that.
3 Nov 2009 7:59pm
Earnest from Oklahoma, United States
A British friend once served me tea, cream, and sugar for breakfast... very civilized... :))
3 Nov 2009 10:11pm
Denise from Duncannon, United States
Tea, certainly the way to go to settle, coffee to rev up in the AM. I am with both of you!
4 Nov 2009 1:38am
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
I like this shot, the details of the coffee, the tea and the way the light catches those tiles on the wall. Maybe start with the tea and progress to the coffee :)
5 Nov 2009 3:38am
Tammy Warren-Cricket from United States
This is great. I looked at my counter yesterday and I saw a can of ODOR EATER foot spray sitting next to the peanut butter. Can you tell I have all boys. For some reason this image brought back the image from my kitchen.
Great shot.
5 Nov 2009 2:49pm
Anita Bower from West Nottingham, PA, United States
Love the composition and light in this one! The diagonal line from lower left to upper right works beautifully, and the BG is fabulous! Love its luster. Of course, the humor is great--too many choices!?
8 Nov 2009 11:54am
Magda from Vancouver, Canada
hahahaha too funny! I just love this one!!! Lavazza for me please! ;)
9 Nov 2009 7:51am
