GIFTS: New For Coffee Lovers

We were recently asked about what gift to give a college student who lives in a dorm. Our thoughts immediately went to the new Keurig 2.0 K200/K250 Brewing System. KEURIG 2.0 K200/K250 SINGLE SERVE BREWER Designed with a smaller, more compact footprint, the K200/K250 (the difference is extra accessories) is sized right for small kitchens,…
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PRODUCT: Silicone Oven Mitts

When silicone potholders and oven mitts appeared on the market, we traded in all of our cloth versions for the superior heat protection when baking, cooking and grilling. But lots of the mitts are very clunky, and also sized to fit men’s hands. Finally, here are women’s silicone oven mitts that are sized right, flexible,…
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PRODUCT: Keurig Kold Cold Beverage Machine

Editors Note: This product was discontinued in 2016. Thanks to Keurig, 20 million American households make their coffee of choice—or tea, cocoa, chicken soup, even iced tea brewed into a cup of ice—one K-Cup at a time. Six years ago, fans and industry observers asked Keurig: What can you do for cold beverages? On Monday…
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DAY OF THE DEAD: Skull Mug

Día de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead or All Souls Day, has has been an important festival in Mesoamerica since pre-Columbian times. It is a time of festivity and joy, not mourning. Families gather to welcome the souls of the dearly departed—human and animal—who return from the spirit world for an annual visit…
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TIP: The Right Beer Glass Makes A Big Difference

We’re one of the many people who likes to drink beer straight from the bottle. We believed, as with sparkling wine, that the narrower the opening, the more the carbonation stays in. A cold bottle from the fridge keeps the beer colder than a room-temperature glass. And, we don’t particularly care for a foamy head.…
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