Your Friendly Neighborhood Barista
A Barista for Every Reader
Readers of books and makers of great coffee, these people are some of our favorites.
Teryi Youngblood Musolf
Job Position
Executive Chef
What book changed your life?
The Hobbit
Who is(are) your favorite author(s)?
Tolkien, Robert Jordan, Charlotte Bronte
What is your favorite drink and treat combo, or lunch, from Camilla Kitchen?
Coconut Latte and the lemon cookie
What are a few of your favorite things?
Silence, mountains, pine forests, family time (not necessarily in that order, or ever at the same time)
What are some subjects you are especially interested in or knowledgeable about?
Food science, ethnic cuisine, chaos
What would you feed your favorite character?
Elevenses, of course…scones with clotted cream, smoked trout sandwiches, cucumber pickles, and tea.
Job Position
Pastry Assistant
What book changed your life?
The Miracle of Mindfulness
Who is(are) your favorite author(s)?
Mobi Ho
What is your favorite drink and treat combo, or lunch, from Camilla Kitchen?
Vanilla cinnamon latte with a chocolate chip cookie
What are a few of your favorite things?
Baking, yoga, hikes, and any adventure with my daughter!
What are some subjects you are especially interested in or knowledgeable about?
Cooking, baking, yoga, music! And gardening/homesteading!
What would you feed your favorite character?
A traditional Mexican meal (chicken in Mole Verde with rice, beans and homemade tortillas).
Leslie Urbina
Lauren Kohnle
Job Position
Assistant Kitchen Manager
What book changed your life?
The Aeneid! It made me realize that I want to work towards getting a masters in classics!
Who is(are) your favorite author(s)?
For fiction? I know I can always pick up anything by V. E. Schwab and know I’ll have a good time. For non-fiction, Mary Roach can’t be beat!
What is your favorite drink and treat combo, or lunch, from Camilla Kitchen?
I really like the blondie paired with a Louisa May Alcott!
What are a few of your favorite things?
Anything with an interesting narrative. Books, video games, podcasts- if there’s a story, I’m there! I also enjoy crafting—making something from nothing is such a rewarding experience.
What are some subjects you are especially interested in or knowledgeable about?
I’m extremely interested in the craft of bookbinding. While I’m not an expert, I love learning more about the different ways books can be made and why they were made that way, especially the historically handmade books of the past.
What would you feed your favorite character?
I make a good cauliflower and chickpea curry, so probably that!
