Articles tagged: coffee

food & grocery: Frugal Friday at Jefferson Market and Cakery - feed a sweet tooth for $5 or less

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Posted: May 10, 2013

Sometimes one just requires a bit of comfort and a little something delicious. For less than $5 per person, I was able to enjoy a gorgeous Red Velvet cupcake plus a cup of coffee: $1.75 for the former, $2 for the latter (a small one). Rich frosting, tender cake... a lovely snack. Read more »

Recipe: Perk up St. Pat's Day with perfect Irish coffee

Posted: Mar 17, 2013

Coffee, Irish whiskey and cream. Taken separately they're a tasty trio. But combine them just the right way and in just the right proportions and they get even better, transforming into a drink that can perk up the grayest day. Read more »

Artisan coffee shop and juice bar opens in downtown Ann Arbor

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Posted: Mar 10, 2013

Glassbox Coffee, 1335 S. University Ave., will officially open Monday, serving specialty coffee and espresso drinks as well as fresh artisan juices. Read more »

food & grocery: Frugal Friday at The Northside Grill - frugal options include breakfast dishes, soups and pastries

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Posted: Dec 28, 2012

Jeremy and I enjoyed a great breakfast at The Northside Grill this week, thus making it today's Frugal Floozie Friday feature. Tremendously friendly service, a festive atmosphere, and great food made it a wonderful place ... Read more »

recipe: Coffee caramel cookies would be popular at holiday parties and recipe swaps

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Posted: Dec 18, 2012

I've been on a baking spree, as I do very little holiday shopping but instead give homemade treats to my friends to celebrate the season. Dozens and dozens of cookies — on average, 15 or ... Read more »

Food & Grocery: How are you planning to celebrate National Coffee Day?

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Posted: Sep 29, 2012

Good old Thomas Jefferson had it pegged when he declared coffee to be “the favorite drink of the civilized world.” Whether your drink of choice is a half-caf low-fat two-shot no-whip caramel macchiato, a single ... Read more »

food & grocery: Frugal Friday at The Songbird Cafe - try the baked goods and specialty drinks

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Posted: Jun 29, 2012

The Songbird Cafe is the newest addition to the dining options on the northeast side of town, and so it's today's Frugal Floozie Friday feature in order to let everyone know that it's open for business ... Read more »

food & grocery: Frugal Friday at Revive - bagels, salads and yogurt parfaits are all thrifty options

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Posted: May 25, 2012

This toasty, creamy, gooey treat is the Nutella Bagel — Nutella and sliced bananas on a toasted cinnamon raisin bagel — which you can find at Revive, today's Frugal Floozie Friday feature. A luscious snack, ... Read more »

food & grocery: Frugal Friday at My Favorite Cafe - Saline eatery offers breakfast or a light lunch for $5 or under

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Posted: Apr 27, 2012

I was in Saline recently with Jeremy, on a day that involved a lot of schlepping here, there and everywhere.  By late afternoon, we were in need of refreshment and sustenance.  And so we stopped ... Read more »

restaurant profiles: Cracker pie, Kresge and Comet: A History of Coffee in Washtenaw County

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Posted: Nov 04, 2011

Few things transcend cuisines, cultures and centuries like coffee. What began in Arabia as a broth of dried seeds — the drink of Muslims in North Africa, India and the Mediterranean — today exists as ... Read more »

Opinion: Stay focused, Gov. Snyder, when everything is a priority, there are no priorities

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Posted: Oct 02, 2011

Having outlined his agenda for education in April and his ideas on health care two weeks ago, Gov. Rick Snyder will turn his attention to the state’s infrastructure needs this month. All are important issues, ... Read more »

With poll: Coffee consumption linked to lower depression rates in women, study shows

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Posted: Sep 29, 2011

Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health have released a study showing that women who drink coffee regularly have a lower incidence of depression. 50,000 women participated in the study that took place over ... Read more »

Coffee News: Coffee news: The Ugly Mug celebrates 7 years, and more

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Posted: Sep 23, 2011

The Ugly Mug 7 Year Itch celebration: The Ugly Mug Cafe and Roastery will be celebrating seven years of "Uglifying the Ypsilanti community" on Saturday from 5 until 9 p.m. They'll have a barbecue and potluck, ... Read more »

recipe: Banana Nutella Cake with Coffee Glaze is seductively moist and delicious

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Posted: Aug 18, 2011

At work the other day, a vision came into my head. Not one of those religious visions I was taught about in Catholic school! Rather, it was a vision of food... specifically of cake. A ... Read more »

Huffington Post : Dispelling commonly-held coffee myths

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Posted: Jul 30, 2011

Carolyn Malcoun, contributing food editor for EatingWell Magazine, shared some tips and dispelled some myths about home-brewed coffee in a recent article on the Huffington Post. The article includes seven tips to help you brew ... Read more »