A Nice Cuppa

Biscotti is by nature a complement to buzzful drinks. It is simply too crunchy and, more often than not, too bland to be anything but dunked and dissolved in a little cup of flavorful brew. But there are a handful that are worth eating without a primo cappucino; a few that can go […]

Tea taken alongside a delicious chocolate dessert is common. Tea that has been infused and blended with chocolate is a bit more special; it is a spectacular way to enjoy the combination of flavors without the calorie count and fat content.
Chocolate teas are becoming increasingly available in the marketplace. Many purveyors are experimenting […]

In the world of yellow, pink, blue, white and brown packets to add to your beverage of choice, it’s no wonder I say SHOW ME THE SUGAR. That’s right, sometimes I crave a little of the sweet stuff, although I do love the imitation (except to bake with - but thats another story).
Sugar in shapes […]

As I sit sipping my French-pressed mug of coffee, I wonder: why do so few own this incredibly wonderful device? The electric coffee maker is snappy, to be sure. But the French press has simplicity and transparency that even the ultra-user-friendly pod-making coffee machines don’t offer. It consists of a small glass […]

The Grateful Palate, home of the Bacon Of The Month Club, works with some of the world’s best winemakers to create custom coffee blends. Artisan techniques are used in the coffee making process and the freshly sealed bags are stamped with their wine labels.
It really is a unique concept. I don’t know if the coffee […]

I love, love, love the Coconut Creme flavored non-dairy creamer from CoffeeMate. My day rarely seems complete without at least one cup of coffee in the morning. But I’m not a purist, I’m just not satisfied without a bit of cream and sugar, which makes the flavored creamers perfect for me. I’ve tried lots of […]

Walk in to your local coffeehouse or in some cases your local donut shop, and I wouldn’t be surprised if you see a gingerbread latte on the menu this time of year.  I’ve always been a fan of Starbucks version, having never heard of the drink any place else until this year.   It’s reasonable to say that I’m pretty impartial when it comes to Dunkin Donuts […]

Let it be known, I am a gadget lover.  It doesn’t matter if we’re talking electronic or epicurean, I get excited about them.  Often I find that when purchasing a new gadget, once the new wears off it gets tossed in the drawer and hardly ever used again.  So I’ve slowed down on the impulse buys and […]

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas — every store is bedecked in its holiday finest, and one local radio station has switched into all Christmas song mode. This early in the season, most people are excited and in the holiday spirit; they haven’t hit the holiday fatigue that comes with the panic of […]

As part of your regular cleaning ritual to make sure you have the best tasting espresso and coffee at home, don’t forget to include your grinder.  Oils and stale coffee bits build up after weeks of use and can start to taint your brew.  If you’ve ever ground flavored coffees or just notice that your […]