I woke every Saturday at the crack of dawn and longboarded down to the coffeeshop to open up. I had a column in the local paper. Everywhere I went, I sang to myself, “I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T…do you know what that means?” I had my own apartment. I had my own job. My gang of friends only a … Continue reading Why I Left Florida
Why We Love the Barista Ken Doll
Guys, it’s happened. Mattel has released a barista ken doll. And we’re Thrilled with a capital T. The first reason is because the official title of the doll is “Careers Ken Barista.” Notice it says “Careers.” That means Mattel (aka society) now sees barista-hood as a proper career! No more jabs about baristas being aimless … Continue reading Why We Love the Barista Ken Doll
My First Shift at Palate Bubs and Ice Cream
1:00 p.m. Clock into Palate Bubs & Ice Cream. Heidi’s maneuvering the waffle iron, Georgia’s offering samples to customers, and Tina’s working the register. Okay, I can do this. 1:05 p.m. A customer asks which signature ice cream is my favorite. 1:06 p.m. Well, my top three is Dawson’s Pile, Guavalicious, and Oh My Pumpkin Pie. Peanut Butter … Continue reading My First Shift at Palate Bubs and Ice Cream
What You Need to Know About Palate Bubs and Ice Cream
What does Florida not have enough of? Yes, you got it. Ice cream shops. But Palate Coffee Brewery’s newest establishment is serving up more than your average rocky road. In true Palate fashion, we got a few surprises up our coffee-stained sleeve. Bubble Waffles Everybody’s talking about it—by everybody I mean Instagram. #bubblewaffles has taken … Continue reading What You Need to Know About Palate Bubs and Ice Cream
How to Show Outsiders What Sanford is All About
Historic Downtown Sanford is too good to keep a secret. Recently we hosted a team of Instagrammers and bloggers from Orlando and Tampa to show them what a weekend getaway in Historic Downtown Sanford may look like. Many stayed in the beautiful bed & breakfast The Higgins House. First Stop: The District This is the happiest … Continue reading How to Show Outsiders What Sanford is All About
All About Palate Coffee Brewery’s Pending Coffee
Some of our customers are homeless. Well, okay, do I know that they’re homeless? No. I have never asked. I do that thing they say you shouldn’t do: I make assumptions. Maybe they fumble for change. Maybe their clothes are stained with dirt and sweat. Maybe they ask for money. Whatever they do, I get … Continue reading All About Palate Coffee Brewery’s Pending Coffee
The 10 Commandments of a Palate Barista
Thou shalt honor thy Palate brothers and sisters. Maybe you’re in a rush and you just wish your co-barista could sling a latté in half the time. Or perhaps they forgot to top up the syrup bottles and now you’re rooting through the cabinet for a bottle of vanilla. But to quote a classic hymnal … Continue reading The 10 Commandments of a Palate Barista
What To Do For #HumanTraffickingAwarenessMonth
It’s January. You know what that means. Time to work off your Christmas carbs. Max out your gift cards. Buy journals that say inspirational things on the cover like ‘dream big’ or ‘she believed she could so she did.’ You know those things. Oh and one more thing: observe National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. For … Continue reading What To Do For #HumanTraffickingAwarenessMonth
Rachel Noelle Sammons 