It's National Coffee Day! And thankfully we've come a long way since the early days of the brewed beverage, and not just on the technological and taste fronts. From the looks of many retro coffee advertisements, a woman's job was to clean the house, raise the children, and make good coffee for her husband. But not all vintage coffee ads were horribly sexist; some were just about enjoying a cup of Read more

There are many health benefits to both coffee and tea — disease-fighting, metabolism-revving, and memory-boosting benefits to name a few. But in order to maximize these health benefits, there may be a few tweaks you should be doing to your morning routine. Read on for the dos and don'ts for making your morning cup of coffee or tea even healthier! Read more

Federal and state income tax deadline — the season's most dreaded day — is almost here, and this year, it's doesn't fall on the date April 15, thanks to a Washington, DC holiday. Whether you got a big fat paycheck or have to pay Uncle Sam a little extra this time around, the one sure bet to look forward to is a bevy of bargains on food and drink (and many of them available on both Friday and Read more

Earlier this week, we discovered that, in addition to launching a new anniversary brew to mark its 40th year in business, Starbucks was also rolling out a brand-new food line of eight tempting baked goods and treats under 200 calories. This morning, I headed to Starbucks for my daily coffee fix but wound up leaving with all eight of the treats in tow. (If you feel tempted as well, hold out until Read more

Instant coffee often receives a bad rep, but 37 percent of you seem to like it just fine. Although the instant version is basically regular ground coffee that has been freeze-dried, there are a lot of people that feel that the taste is not up to par. I've been using a number of ingredients to make my Starbucks VIA instant coffee taste like it's store-bought. Not only is it saving me bucks, but it Read more

Caffeine gets a lot of parents through the day. Some moms and dads only begin to function once they've had their liquid fix. But with the costs of raising a family, many couples have kicked off 2011 with a resolution to budget better. It's hard to give up anything — especially part of your daily routine — cold turkey so I tapped a former barista to give me the inside scoop for saving money Read more

The holidays are officially behind us, and so, we're turning our attention to healthy eating and culinary resolutions. We're determined to cook more vegetarian cuisine, while learning more about the wines of the world. Since a new year is all about fresh starts, we're also focusing on fabulous breakfast suggestions. Here are five items that will help us reach our goals in 2011. Read more

I don't hide a love of coffee from my pooch, after all he loves our daily walks while I grab a cup! Here are five coffee treats — no coffee added — just for the animals in your life. After all, it's National Coffee Day so grab some brew and drink 'em up! Read more

I recently returned from Seattle, where I'd attended Starbucks Coffee College, with a whole new appreciation for coffee. Not only did I learn how to taste coffee, but I was also educated on the world's coffee production, from growing and harvesting to roasting and brewing. I thought I'd share my newfound knowledge of the entire coffee journey with you. To see the story of a coffee bean, read Read more

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