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Coffee Party activists say their civic brew's a tastier choice than Tea Party's
By Dan Zak
Washington Post Staff Writer Friday, February 26, 2010
Furious at the tempest over the Tea Party -- the scattershot citizen uprising against big government and wild spending -- Annabel Park did what any American does when she feels her voice has been drowned out: She squeezed her anger into a Facebook status update.
let's start a coffee party . .
Chocolate Espresso Smoothie
Chocolate Espresso Smoothie adapted from Runner's World What you need: 6 ounces chocolate yogurt (opt for low fat if you can find it) 2 ripe, frozen large bananas* 2 shots espresso, chilled 2 cups ice (about 14 ice cubes) 1 dozen chocolate-covered espresso beans What you do: Place all of the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Serves two. *Any ripe banana will do.Candied Espresso Walnuts
From Epicurious
Ingredients:
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons finely ground espresso coffee beans
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1 large egg white
4 cups walnut halves (about 12 ounces)
Preparation
Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Whisk sugar and next 4 ingredients in small bowl.
Dorel Asia Recalls To Replace Cribs; Pose Strangulation and Suffocation Hazards
Dorel Asia Recalls To Replace Cribs; Pose Strangulation and Suffocation HazardsNEWS from CPSCU.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionOffice of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 19, 2010Release # 10-114 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 762-2304CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Dorel Asia Recalls To Replace Cribs; Pose Strangulation and Suffocation HazardsOne infant death reported, 10 injuries to infantsWASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S.Food Journal for 1/26/10
So yesterday was going really well until the evening run to Crumbs for a cupcake: Breakfast: Starbucks venti iced green tea (unsweetened) (~40 cal), Starbucks ham, egg & cheese on artisan roll breakfast sandwich (370 cal - better than I thought!) Snack: Starbucks double espresso con panna (35 cal) Lunch: St. Dalfour canned tuna & pasta (with veggies) ready to eat (240 cal), Sensible Foods Orchard Blend crunch dried fruit (70 cal) Snack: Sourdough toast (~185 cal), diet energy drink (~30 cal) Dinner: Baked salmon, corn, light caesar salad, 4 glasses of wine (2 white, 2 red), and half a Crumbs cupcake (~1150 cal) Of course, this dinner was after I went to an hour long spinning class (~700 calories burned)... So my total for the day is: 2120 calories.Come Party With Me: Cookie Swap — Dessert
The cookies are the star of a cookie exchange, so if you're hosting one, be sure to set out plenty of platters. When guests arrive, give them a serving tray and have them arrange their cookies, placing cards with the name of each cookie nearby. Also stock up on takeout containers and cardboard boxes so everyone has a place to put their newfound treats.
Bobbi Brown Chrome Holiday Collection 2009
My makeup must have list just has just gotten a lot longer thanks to Bobbi Brown and this wonderful holiday makeup collection. Infused with rich color and shimmering palettes- I have most definitely fallen in love. Meet the Chrome Collection for the holidays.
I never thought I would say....
Go McDonalds!!!!!! http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/business/391566_sbuxrivals11.html Starbucks won't slug it out in ad wars Coffee chain says it'll take high road By ANDREA JAMES P-I REPORTER McDonald's has erected a billboard in sight of Starbucks headquarters declaring, "four bucks is dumb." · Earlier: Coffee Smackdown: In new ad drive, Dunkin' Donuts is claiming a taste-test victory over Starbucks If Dunkin' Donuts' taste test commercials were the schoolyard equivalent of blowing spitballs at the coffee giant from afar, then the latest from McDonald's is like pulling a wedgie.Tiramisu Cupcakes
Cupcake
6 eggs, separated (separate when cold; allow to come to room temp)
3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup sugar, divided
3 tablespoon water, room temp
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup sifted, all-purpose flour (measure after sifted)
In large mixing bowl at high speed, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy. Add half of the sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating constantly until sugar is dissolved and whites are glossy and stand in soft peaks. Rub just a bit of meringue between thumb and forefinger to feel if sugar has dissolved.
My Eco-Favorites! Fair Trade Coffee
Ethical Bean is a great coffee roaster: A bit about the company from their website:
We believe in global responsibility. Ethical Bean purchases only Certified Fair Trade and Certified Organic coffees. It is important to us that coffee farmers are paid a living wage for their efforts, and that they can afford the basic necessities of life, like food, shelter, education and health care.
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