Just a few weeks ago, we put a coffee in the Spotlight that doesn't get enough respect, a high grown Mexican coffee we call Mexico Altura. It was a lovely, balanced coffee, and it sold out quickly. We've replaced it with another high grown coffee from Mexico, this one from Veracruz.
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Looking for a new pumpkin recipe for Thanksgiving? Here’s Catie’s recipe for Pumpkin Spice Pumpkin Slices, for a taste of Thanksgiving pumpkin without the pie.
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These days, we’re all trying to stay away from too much flour and sugar. Luckily, Catie has been working on some Thanksgiving inspired desserts that capture much of the flavor and fun of pie, with none of the gluten or refined sugar. If you and your family enjoy nuts, these are a great option. Best of all, your kids can help make them!
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Autumn is a great time for coffee. The last of the coffees from the northern hemisphere are rolling in along with the first coffees from the southern hemisphere. This week, we're looking south and shining a spotlight on the new crop of Organic Timor Coopertiva, one of our favorite co-op coffees from one of our favorite coffee growing regions.
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The weather took a sharp turn toward winter this week, both here in the Chicago area and around the country. With temperatures dipping into the single digits, there's nothing like coming home to a hot cup of coffee and a rich, chocolatey treat. To help warm us all, here's Catie's (practically blameless) recipe for Coconut Mocha sheet cake. A gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free and vegan treat that's rich, dense and delicious.
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