NEWS: Krups Names The Best Coffee Shops

Krups, makers of some of our favorite coffee and espresso machines and other kitchen appliances, has announced the 16 winners of its Cup O’ Joe Awards. The awards, highlighting the best coffee shops in cities nationwide, go to: Atlanta: Dancing Goats Café Boston: Barismo Chicago: Metropolis Coffee Co. Dallas: White Rock Coffee Los Angeles: Groundwork…
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PRODUCT: Skinny Cookies

Take a bite: richer flavor, smaller size, fewercalories. Photo by River Soma | THE NIBBLE.   Where do skinny L.A. ladies and gents go when they need a sweet treat? To Skinny Batches, the creation of actress Emme Tyler. Skinny Batches’ oatmeal cookies, gingerbread loaf and “Crumbies” snacks focus on low calories, high taste and…
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TIP OF THE DAY: How To Prevent Freezer Burn

Freezer burn and ice crystals result from temperature fluctuation and too much oxygen. Most of us have found it on chicken and other meat, as well as on ice cream. Here are some tips to reduce the amount of burned and crystallized food you need to throw away (burn isn’t harmful, it just ruins the…
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PRODUCT: Samuel Adams Wee Heavy Beer

Photo courtesy Midtown Wines & Spirits |Nashville.   Scotch lovers: Here’s a beer for you! The Boston Brewing Company (maker of Samuel Adams beers) has been prolific lately, expanding the line to some 40 different beers of widely varying styles. While each beer is special in its own way, the variety we find most special…
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