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Colombian Coffee from Café Femenino
Craft coffee from one of the classic regions of South America Back around the time we opened, one of the most effective marketing campaigns in the U.S. was about coffee. In an era when the … Continued
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Obama Buns from the Bakehouse (Weekends Only)
My friend Melvin Parson’s favorite pastry Two months ago last week, my good friend Melvin Parson, founder of the remarkable We the People Opportunity Farm in Ypsilanti, passed away. (For the latest on We the People’s good … Continued
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A Food Tour to the Magical Mexican Town of Oaxaca
Chocolate, coffee, culture, mole, mountains, and more! If you’re ready for a week of exceptional eating in a completely different cuisine, digging into incredible history that goes back thousands of years, and surrounding yourself with … Continued
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Turning Setbacks into Successes
Learning to lean in and muster more resilient leadership Last week, I wrote about how a random connection to a cover version of a 30-year-old Nirvana song led me to explore and learn from the life … Continued
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The Cacao Connection: Conexión Chocolate Visits Zingerman’s Candy
Local. Ethical. Sustainable. These words guide the bold mission of Conexión Chocolate, an award-winning Ecuadorian specialty chocolate maker that works hand in hand with the country’s small farmers of fine-flavor cacao. The company’s founder and … Continued
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Pimentuna Casserole
A meal that’s easy to make at home in a matter of minutes I probably shouldn’t be surprised anymore that the best ideas so often start out as silly jokes. The Pimentuna casserole began about … Continued