by Jason Golod | Dec 28, 2015 | Tutorials
The Microdata Problem
Using Google’s Webmaster Tools is a great way to find little issues that might be holding your site back from ranking better in the Google SERPs. It had been a few years since I hopped into Webmaster Tools, and when I did, I noticed a number of errors in the Structured Data section. Clicking a few links it seemed that Google wanted to see “Updated” and “Author” data called out on many of my pages and posts. After poking around a big on the WordPress forums, I found that most people answering questions didn’t really understand what was being asked, nor what Google was looking for. I have played around with Rich Snippets and other Microdata information, so I had a good idea of how to solve the problem…it was just going to take a little poking around in the WordPress Codex (their repository of the code snippets that give users access to all of the information we have entered into our blogs).
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by Jason Golod | Dec 8, 2015 | Coffee
I recently installed La Spaziale’s “progressive pre-infusion” chamber on my 2 group New EK. Since installing the setup, I have not had any bad extractions to speak of. I have also been paying close attention to quantity of coffee in (18g) and quantity (weight) of liquid out (~18g). I typically like shorter shots, so anything 9-18g is usually something I enjoy more.
This was the first taste test to see if there is any appreciable difference between a shot with pre-infusion and one without.
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by Jason Golod | Dec 3, 2015 | Coffee
The Goal
- Pull more consistent shots.
- Test if there are any discernible differences with and without pre-infusion
Hypothesis
- Most of the crappy extractions I get are probably more of a function of a lazy barista. However, I wonder if a “soft start” might be more forgiving.
- When I first bought this machine and before I plumbed it in, I drew water from a large bottle of water. Those first shots had the best body and balance I have seen on this machine (for the most part). I have constantly wondered if line pressure, pre-infusion, or some other mythical creature might help me recapture this legend.
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by Jason Golod | Nov 11, 2014 | Diary
Today I cried.
As I sat bundled up with my three-year-old daughter on my lap and looked into the eyes of war veterans passing by, I cried.
I’m not completely sure why. I cried for their suffering, I cried for my children to whom I will one day have to explain war, I cried because in a town with an estimated 900,000 people, we could only muster maybe 1,000 to line the 15 block parade route in support.
We are all Americans, like it or not.
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by Jason Golod | Oct 23, 2012 | Coffee
Equipment:
Grinder: Rancillio Rocky (set to 2)
Espresso Machine: Rancillio Silvia w/ Auber PID
Temperature: Auber PID set to 218
Pressure: OPV set to 9 Bar
Dosing: 15 to 16g
Basket: Espresso Parts Ridgeless Double
Portafilter: Espresso Parts Naked
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