TIP OF THE DAY: Sparkling Water & Espresso

The chaser, a time-honored custom of alcohol consumption, is glass of water or a milder beverage consumed immediately after a strong drink. The term developed around 1897 from the French chasser, to chase. But it took some etymological evolution to create the chaser we know today. Originally, the term referred to a drink of liquor…
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NEWS: Get Your Latte At Burger King

Would you like a latte with that burger? Has America gone latte crazy? If not, why would Burger King add a 12-ounce “coffeehouse latte” to its menu? Enough with the questions: Starting today, you can kick-start your morning or take your coffee break at Burger King. The menu includes caramel, mocha, plain and vanilla lattes…
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EVENT: Coffee Cup Tasters Challenge

How well do you know your coffee? Counter Culture Coffee wants you to get to know it better. You’re invited to take part in The Counter Culture Coffee Cup Tasters Challenge 2013, held on March 15 in: Asheville Atlanta Boston Chicago Durham New York Philadelphia Washington, D.C.   Events in all regions start at 7…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Red Kitchenware For Valentine’s Day

For food enthusiasts, Valentine’s Day isn’t solely about chocolate and cupcakes. Look in the housewares department for Valentine gifts. For every price range, red items abound. From a burger/pancake flipper or “spoonula” set (spoon/spatula) to a CrockPot, hand mixer or stand mixer, the housewares department yields bright red gifts that will grace the kitchen every…
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TIP OF THE DAY & VIDEO: How To Make Good Espresso

  It’s National Espresso Day, so trade your regular cup of java* for an espresso. Some people are intimidated by an espresso machine. This video shows how easy it is to use one. Espresso can only be made in an espresso machine, which exerts a specific amount of pressure on the ground coffee beans. The…
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