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The Lido 2 Coffee Grinder: http://www.oehandgrinders.com/OE-LIDO-2-Manual-Coffee-Grinde...

Heath Coffee Mugs

Trains in Switzerland (including the great app!)

Hosu (chair)

Cutipl (silverware)

Emile Henry Flameware (Dutch Oven)

Mountain Collective Ski Pass

Black Diamond Hiking Poles

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> Trains in Switzerland (including the great app!)

For any train lovers out-there I'd heartily recommend visiting Switzerland just for that. Yes, the country is quite expensive to visit (I paid almost 20 euros for a pizza at a so-and-so restaurant in Geneva), but if you're into trains you won't be disappointed.

It really is fantastic to take a three or four segment train trip with only a couple minutes connection time in between. As for your experience on food: never cheap out in Switzerland, you're still going to pay the same amount on dinner, you just get to decide if it sucks or not.

You have good taste! The Hosu chair looks very comfortable, though I'm too poor to afford one :(. Anything else you'd add to your list?

It was definitely a challenge to go with it! It's not popular enough to have spawned knock offs, but the various Eames chairs have (particularly the black leather lounge chair). The main distinction between knock offs and the real thing comes down to materials: the colors will fade, the foam will compress, etc. but comparing $X00 to $X000 means you probably won't mind. If there are consignment or vintage shops in your area, you can often get a really good price on a great piece of furniture that just needs a new foam cushion. Best of luck!

What brewing method do you use the grinder for? I've been using a blade grinder for French press, and the grind is so uneven that part of me feels like it probably doesn't matter, but the other part feels like a barbarian.

Upgrade to a burr grinder would be the first step - this one from Krupps[0] I've had for about 4 1/2 years, got as a present but can be had for under £40. The increase in consistency is worth it.

[0] http://www.krups.co.uk/coffee-grinder-gvx231

Thanks for the recommendation! I think I was looking at that exact grinder, but was deterred by a review that said it obliterated everything to too fine a grind for French press. I'll definitely have to pick one up.

For what it's worth I use the same grinder and had the same concerns but the coarse setting works fine with my press - it doesn't clog or allow any of the grounds through.

No worries - I'll admit I'm not the best at-home coffee connoisseur, however, this one has served me well for everything from fine espresso powder through to "pretty much still whole beans", with the size dial.

One flag, bought one for my dad about 18 months ago, and whilst still functional and holding its own, feels a little less well made.

I received this exact model for Christmas to grind for french press coffee and use it every day. Very happy with it so far.

The point of the Lido 2 is that it's incredibly consistent (I do French press myself). I'd highly recommend that if you have a standard (presumably electric) blade grinder that you consider an upgrade to say the basic Bodum burr grinder. It makes a world of difference.

I just got a Feldgrind after breaking two low-end hand grinders in as many years. I laughed out loud with joy when I first started using it - it feels like a tank in your hand and results in an incredibly consistent grind.

>Cutipl (silverware)

Probably Cutipol - http://www.cutipol.pt/store-cutlery

Good stuff, household name for donkey's years.

If you think the Swiss SBB app is great, the Dutch Trains' NS app will blow your mind. Best transport app I've seen in a long time.

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