Coffee Goes Sweet and Savory: Bananas and Nutella in Coffee-Infused Crepes

Yum! Bananas and Nutella in Coffee-Infused Crepes 1 cup milk 2 eggs 1/2 cup cold, strong coffee 4 T sugar 1/3 cup flour 2 T melted, cooled butter plus 1 teaspoon butter for pan 2 T chocolate-hazelnut spread (such as Nutella) 1/2 banana, sliced In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, coffee and sugar until well …

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Coffee Goes Sweet and Savory: Baked Beans & BBQ Sauce

Because of our love for coffee, we already know that it can bring a rich, nuanced flavor to foods when used in cooking.  We know it works for savory dishes like baked beans and with sweet dishes such as crepes.  Coffee is soothing and uplifting at the same time, which is why we see coffee …

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JAB Bids for D.E. Master Blenders

A couple months ago, we reported that JAB, a German investment firm, announced plans to buy Caribou Coffee as part of its plan to create a coffee powerhouse.  Just last week, JAB made a takeover bid for D.E. Master Blenders for about $10 billion.  JAB is already the largest investor in D.E. Master Blenders.  Talks …

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New Coffee App

Global coffee app Find Me Coffee announced this week the launch of their Blackberry BB10 version of the app, joining their line of apps already available for iPhone, Android, Windows Phone and Kindle.  The app lists all of the best coffee shops and coffee deals near a user’s location.  Users can also read and submit …

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Swedish Coffee Shop Bans Children (and Strollers)

A Stockholm coffee shop and bistro recently implemented a ban on children in their shop meeting a storm of criticism from outraged parents.  While the management was a little surprised by the backlash, they were delighted by the response of customers and colleagues, who supported them wholeheartedly.  There is talk of parents taking the ban …

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