French press coffee, hot chocolate, “liquid truffle” (imagine a small cup filled with warm, thick, melted, rich chocolate– um, wow), and a good friend at a lovely little shop in Asheville.  It was really just right.  And to top it all off, my friend taught me about the wonders of the stovetop espresso percolator (if you like french press coffee, believe it or not, this is even better); now I have purchased one and am indulging in the rich, flavorful coffee on a daily basis (found it at Target for $10).  It’s just one of those things when once you’ve tried it you can never go back, and, oh my, it is good.