A Nice Cuppa

With the beautiful warm weather of this past weekend, many in the Northeast pulled out their barbecues for the first time this season.  Too hot for coffee, but still interested in getting having a fun buzz?  Try Zingerman’s Roadhouse Spicy Rub at your next cook out!  This fun and spicy blend combines coffee with Urfa […]

Looking for a perfect gift for the secret agent in your life? A cuppa Bolivian supremo 007! Intelligentsia promises to perk up the recipient of your choice. Another gift that keeps on giving.
I tried a quick sip at Dean and Deluca, a rare micro lot special reserve offering. I decided to do a little research […]

I don’t drink coffee, but I certainly have no problems cooking with it.  In fact, one of my favorite go-to cookie recipes uses espresso - good stuff, and perfect for holiday cookie trays. 
Recently, on an episode of Guy Fieri’s show Off the Hook, he made a Java Crusted New York Steak with a Stout Glaze.  […]

Back in January, I was having a bad run of it with my coffee makers. Here’s a look back:
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Coffee… Sweet Coffee… I’ve missed you. It’s been too long since I’ve been able to enjoy your dark smoothness! But, really, it’s my own fault.
Let’s recap…
*Stove-Top Espresso Maker (from my brother- and sister-in-law): gone (began to disintegrate… […]

Starbucks has announced a new line of artisan-style chocolates with flavors inspired by Starbucks Coffees, Tazo teas and other coffeehouse flavors. The line is set for a nationwide debut this month and has been expertly crafted by Artisan Confections Company, a subsidiary of The Hershey Company. According to Starbucks, “the chocolates are crafted with high-quality, […]

If it weren’t for coffee, I wouldn’t be writing this right now. Seriously. When you have an infant and a toddler, you might as well have an IV drip of the strongest stuff available. Last night alone I went to bed at 11 and was up at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 … well, you get the […]

Find yourself ODing a bit on chocolate today? Want to find a new way to put it to use? Then you may want to mix up this Spiced Hot Chocolate Drink from the folks at Martha Stewart’s Blueprint magazine. Chocolate, Kahlua, coffee beans … I bet it goes down real smooth, and […]

There was a time, not too long ago, where my route to work included a pit stop at the Starbucks on my way to the office. Being that it was right around the corner, more often than not there was a second drop-in later in the day too. I love my coffee, and really love […]

Holiday gatherings don’t have to be complicated. Some of the easiest and best celebrations are impromptu to start, requiring nothing more than a rich and tasty cup of coffee paired with a sweet treat. These types of gatherings can take place at home or the office. Munn’s World Coffee offers some fun […]

And now for a different type of coffee post … one that incorporates chocolate!  The folks at Twix are gearing up to introduce a limited edition candy bar, the Twix Java. 
A bar made up of coffee, caramel and a chocolate cookie, covered in milk chocolate, this just might be the perfect treat for your favorite coffee […]