I still enjoy the old, traditional brew from my old, inexpensive, but reliable coffee drip machine, but whenever I feel like having a special coffee treat for myself – which is getting to be more often than usual – my Nespresso CitiZ D120 Automatic Espresso Maker and Milk Frother makes a good partner and reliable barista to have around the house.

I’m thinking of getting another one for my office as well, to treat visitors and friends. If they’re coffee lovers like my wife and me, then I’m sure they would love Nespresso CitiZ D120 Automatic Espresso Maker’s barista coffee flavors.

I bought six slabs of baby back ribs of about 2 lbs per slab and marinated them with my secret oriental spices for 8 hours. I took out my Orion 101 Convection Cooker from the box and set it up in the garden, which took me less than 10 minutes. As an online professional, I checked on YouTube exactly how it works, complete with video demo and all.

So, how else could I possibly fail? It’s all there; from the moment you light up the charcoal up to the time you’re done with the cooking! Using the three rib hangers, which can hold two slabs each, which comes with the unit, along with other accessories, I hooked them into slots inside the cooker to make them stand. I also placed a few hickory chips just around the drip pan for a touch of smoky country smell.

I knew I had given my little home that lovely touch once I had put the Zojirushi BB-HAC 10 Home Bakery 1-Pound Loaf Programmable Mini Breadmaker to work. And it did work – quietly and effortlessly – and as soon as I was ready to sit down for breakfast, I simply slid the warm loaf onto a plate, sliced it through and bit into a crust crisped just right and soft healthy yummy bread, I was proud to say I had baked myself (with secret help from my Zoji!)