The Organic Coffee Cartel just released its “Nite Owl Dark Roast” coffee, as well as a contest to win tickets to the premiere of the forthcoming feature film Watchmen. Watchmen photographer Clay Enos enlisted his Organic Coffee Cartel (OCC®) to produce a first-of-its-kind movie tie-in coffee for Watchmen, the upcoming film adaption of the celebrated graphic [...]

A while ago, I was raving about Bodum’s double-walled glassware. Well, they also have other good stuff for coffee brewing, including the Kenya french press coffee maker (pictured above). The Bodum French presses are easy to use. Simply add your favorite ground coffee, hot water, press and enjoy the most aromatic delight in the shortest period [...]

Orla Kiely uses color and pattern to create bright, fun accessories for the home. Her newest works are currently at Target, and include sets of mugs that are sure to compliment any decor. From colorful flowers set against an orange background (see above), to whimsical flowers against a blue sky, to (my favorite!) green apples [...]

Caribou Coffee recently announced that a national consumer magazine has named it the top gourmet coffee in its 2009 national ranking of coffees. Overall, Caribou Coffee ranked second for all coffees sold at the retail level. To celebrate, the company will offer $1 bakery items to all Ohio customers who purchase a large beverage at [...]

I used to use the “pink stuff”. Then I switched to the “blue stuff.” Then it was the “yellow stuff”. Then I gave up all chemical sweeteners in favor of natural Stevia. But since Stevia has, until now, only been available in liquid form, I had to rely on organic sugar for baking purposes. Not [...]

Peet’s has the hookup for all things coffee this Valentine’s Day, plus if you order over $40 worth of Valentine’s Day gifts, they are throwing in free standard shipping, and delivery is guaranteed by February 13 if orders are placed by February 5. Recchiuti Chocolates and Kona is an elegant box of Michael Recchiuti Belgian-style [...]