A Nice Cuppa

We haven’t even put our Thanksgiving turkeys in the oven yet and already we’re surrounded by tinsel, plastic reindeer for the front yard and hearing this years Christmas compilation cds.  It seems like retailers are ringing in the holiday season earlier every year doesn’t it?  If we’re going to be surrounded by Christmas the moment […]

It doesn’t seem to matter where you get your lattes and espressos, this fall chances are pretty good that you’ll likely find some sort of pumpkin drink on the menu. Starbucks seemed to kick off the craze with their Pumpkin Spice Lattes several years ago, and Caribou Coffee has their Pumpkin Spice Coffee Steamer, while […]

The holiday season is approaching at what feels like the speed of light, and that often adds chaos to our already busy lives, right?   With all the extra activities we find ourselves a bit more stressed and a little more tired than usual.  And, if you’re like me being stressed and tired can lead to […]

Looking for a delicious drink to serve your guests this winter?  Or maybe just a drink you can treat yourself to that will leave you feeling warm and cozy when it’s cold outside.  As much as I dread winter and the cold weather it brings, I look forward to trying out new hot drink recipes […]

It’s time for eggnog lattes and peppermint mochas again.  Starbucks is already in the holday spirit.  This year Starbucks is sending out Cheer Passes, hoping to inspire folks to spread good will by committing random acts of kindness. 
Starbucks President and CEO Jim Donald has teamed up with a select group of its employees to pass […]

Feeling creative?  If so maybe you should give this a shot…
There is a new tea which is finally ready to go to market that was developed in Taiwan by researchers 37 years ago.  Here’s the catch - the tea needs a “non-scientific” name. 
The Taipei Times reported Monday that the governmental Tea Research and Extension Station is accepting name […]

Before you make espresso you should make sure your
espresso maker isn’t the one being recalled.
If you own an EspressoExpress by Atico International you should stop using it and return it immediately. Atico International is recalling the EspressoExpress, stating that the heating element can “forcefully seperate from its base during the brewing cycle”.
To […]

If you read Rachael Ray’s magazine or have ever watched any of her shows you know that when she finds something she likes she doesn’t mind raving about it.  Each month her magazine features a section called “Everyday Faves” which for the month of December is devoted to holiday gift ideas, and believe me she’s got […]

No matter where I turn there is no denying fall is definitely here.  The breeze has gone from crisp to down right chilly, and the trees will soon be bare instead of the beautiful shades of yellow, orange and red they are right now.  With these seasonal changes come craving changes for […]

If you spend much time in your car you’ve probably seen people doing some pretty strange things while driving. Sure tons of people eat and drink while driving, which as most of us know can be extremely messy not to mention dangerous. I’ve even seen people reading while driving, and I’m not talking maps. Women […]