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From the Kitchen: Apfelkuchen
German Apple Cake, as eaten on the green rolling lawns of a country mansion in Baden Baden.
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Designing Coffee: Process Coffee
Process Coffee in Belfast, Northern Ireland, released a design inspired by 90s nostalgia that was fun, and engaging and facilitated a whole new coffee…
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Designing Coffee: Saturnbird Coffee
What started as a specialty coffee shop in Changsha, China, has turned into a global leader in convenience coffee in the specialty space.
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Coffee Rituals Around the World
Discover five very different places around the world in which coffee is an inextricable part of the local culture - and find out the best place to visit…
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On the Road: The Ultimate Sweet Lovers Guide to New York City
Lani visited New York on assignment for Taste & Travel Magazine and ate sugar for breakfast, lunch and dinner to bring you a pastry-chef approved sweet…
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On the Road: Pork and sage three ways in Lincolnshire, England.
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Crafting Customer Experience for Cafes and Coffee Brands
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On the Road: Pork and sage three ways in Lincolnshire, England.
Two weeks in Lincolnshire to discover an abundance of East Midlands culinary delights, including an affinity for pork flavored with sage, a delicious…
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From the Kitchen: Lincolnshire Stuffed Chine
A heritage food from the East Midlands of England, this salted pork dish is stuffed with parsley and poached - chronicled by Slow Food UK with the…
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From the Kitchen: Lincolnshire Plum Bread
Found at every respectable tearoom in its namesake region of England, this delicious loaf is packed with plum - referring not to the stonefruit, but to…
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Crafting Customer Experience for Cafes and Coffee Brands
Customer experience goes much deeper than service, offerings, and packaging - it is something that should guide design throughout every stage of brand…
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From the Kitchen: Gubbröra
Gubbröra (roughly translates to “old man’s mix”) is a classic Swedish dish, often served as an appetizer at Midsummer, Christmas, or other holidays.
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On The Road: The Great Cornish Pasty Adventure.
On a three day journey to find the best Cornish pasty, a pastry which since 2011 has had Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status in Europe.
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Designing Coffee: Chipp Coffee Co.
Owner Zach Chipp worked with his good pals at Ernest Studio to refresh the Chipp Coffee Co brand. Collectively they felt the brand needed a little…
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Designing Coffee: Lykke Kaffegårdar
Branding designer Open Studio says that Lykke's unique business model and the committed people behind the brand were their most important inspiration…
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From the Kitchen: Welsh Cakes (picau ar y maen)
The ingredients of a scone (plus sultana and a little spice) but cooked on a griddle like a pancake, these little crumbly delights are then rolled in…
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The Musings of Lani Kingston
The Musings of Lani Kingston
Essays on food, coffee, and travel by Lani Kingston: food writer, researcher, professor, pastry chef, and author of books. Australian living in Portland, Oregon.
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