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Cappuccino at the Coffee Company, Next Door, and the Roadshow

The true story of your morning “cap” revealed! It’s getting close to a decade ago now since I started to study beliefs. What began as a small bit of intrigue and intellectual interest evolved, over … Continued

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Sunny Ridge: A Terrifically Tasty New Arrival at the Cream Top Shop

A wonderful, semi-soft goat cheese with a gentle full flavor In the small lakeside town of Port Washington in Wisconsin, about half an hour north of Milwaukee, the folks at Blakesville Creamery are making some … Continued

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Ca$hew Cows from the Candy Manufactory

Taking craft candy bars to new levels of excellence with Ca$hew Cow candy bars If you still haven’t had one of these amazing artisan candy bars, you might not yet know what you’re missing. Thanks … Continued

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Miss Kim Korean Black Tea from Jeju Island

Super smooth, wonderfully delicious tea The Miss Kim black tea comes from Jeju Island off the south coast of the Korean mainland. Although most Americans won’t likely know it, the island is one of the … Continued

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Super Nice Nut Spreads from Sicily at the Candy Store

Almonds, hazelnuts, and pistachios transformed into easy-to-enjoy sweet spreads If you’re looking for a lovely little touch of something sweet to brighten a dark winter day, drop by the Candy Store (inside the Coffee Company, … Continued

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A Terrific Batch of Comté at the Deli, Cream Top Shop, and Mail Order

Incredible Mountain Cheese from Eastern France Writing about grief, as I did last week, always calls up particular memories for me. A loss may have happened a long time ago, but the feelings can still … Continued