Welcome to Off Hours! This week, Instagram famous baker Danielle Paschka takes over with a look at some of her favorite coffee shops. Danielle got started with baking in 2020 when she needed a creative outlet, so she started sharing her cakes and treats on Instagram. Now she has viral videos and devoted fans.
Take it away, Danielle: I celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday every year. July 31st if you wanted to know. I also broke my foot and had to have three screws put in because I walked on my foot while it was asleep.
The Deal
Here’s the deal: Something that sparks all the joy in me is going to a local coffee shop with a book and sitting there and getting lost in the book. Literally brings me so much joy. Being around strangers who are working, chatting, being quiet is so relaxing to me while you are getting lost in your book with your favorite coffee. I strive to get everything I can done in the week to be able to do this once a week. It’s my self-care.
My Top Three Favorite Places to Drink Coffee and Read
1. Northern Vessel . Try the honey lavender latte, $6.96. Find it at 1201 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines. story
2. Lightbrite Coffee Roasters . Try the cardigan latte, $6.50. It features vanilla and brown sugar, a choice of milk and topped with cinnamon. I get mine hot. It’s only featured on the fall seasonal menu. Find it at 1895 S.E. Grimes Blvd. Suite 104, Grimes…