TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Folgers Iced Café For Homemade Lattes

We love iced coffee, but have some challenges: We never have enough room in the fridge to make and store a pitcher of it. We can drink several a day, so buying it can run into money—plus a lot of plastic into the landfill. Not every iced coffee we’ve bought has lived up to our…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Amorino Gelato, From Italy To America

[1] The signature cone is a flower made from petal-shaped scoops. You can have them all in one flavor, or in as many flavors as you like (all photos © Amorino Gelato. [2] You can have “petals” in [almost] as many flavors as you like. [3] In addition to all the classic gelato flavors, there…
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PRODUCT: Sanpellegrino Sparkling Fruit Drinks

If you’d like a higher quality sparkling fruit drink, pick up some Sanpellegrino Sparkling Fruit Beverages. They’re made with real juice, as opposed to natural or artificial “flavors” (also called essences or extracts—see the note below). They can be a special treat for every day…or how about Father’s Day? All are refreshing soft drinks and…
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RESTAURANT: Texas De Brazil

Last week we went to two churrascarias, also known as Brazilian steakhouses. They were both good, but one was better: Texas de Brazil. Churrascarias in the U.S. often have numerous locations across the country. If you want to score a table for Father’s Day, reserve now! For Mother’s Day, every seat of the large spaces…
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GIFT: Maille Mustard Collection

A gourmet gift for a mustard lover. Photo courtesy Maille.   A Maille mustard boutique opened near us recently. If you love mustard, make it a destination stop when you visit Dijon, London, Melbourne, New York, Paris or Sydney. They are meccas for lovers of fine mustard, as well as gherkins, vinegars and vinaigrettes. The…
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