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Ask HN: Most interesting things you've learned/discovered in 2020?

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Re: Ask HN: Most interesting things you've learned/discovered in 2020?

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I learned how to make coffee like a barista. I purchased an espresso machine with a milk steamer, and learned how to make rudimentary latte/cappucino art. My best result so far: https://www.dropbox.com/s/lob9lfjpqtgxkvj/IMG_1011.jpg?dl=0

What machine did you get, if you don't mind my asking? I haven't been able to find one that I'm confident is worth investing time into, as well as the financial investment.

Re: Ask HN: Most interesting things you've learned/discovered in 2020?

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I started the year happy in my opinion that "it's ok to be crap at your hobby if you find the process enjoyable". I made some really rubbish things and enjoyed the process.

Then I learned that I feel fine with being rubbish at metalwork, but that I actually want to get better at woodwork. Now I am enjoying the process of failing, learning and improving.

Re: Ask HN: Most interesting things you've learned/discovered in 2020?

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I learned how to make coffee like a barista. I purchased an espresso machine with a milk steamer, and learned how to make rudimentary latte/cappucino art. My best result so far: https://www.dropbox.com/s/lob9lfjpqtgxkvj/IMG_1011.jpg?dl=0

What machine did you get, if you don't mind my asking? I haven't been able to find one that I'm confident is worth investing time into, as well as the financial investment.

Breville Barista Express. It comes with a built in grinder that doesn't have granular grind settings. I'm pretty happy with it at my skill level, though.

If I were to start over, I would get a cheaper, simpler Breville machine and put the difference into a nicer grinder. But this isn't compelling enough for me to actually start over.

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