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Found in Translation

It’s interesting how family stories change in telling (and sometimes meaning) over time.

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How to French (Im)Press with Homemade Cold Brew Coffee

Some coffee drinkers enjoy their brew hot, some cold, some black, some with all the sweet fixings. Me? I enjoy my coffee cold. Ice cold and strong! Earlier this summer, I discovered cold brew coffee ...

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Latin Flare at Café Tola

One of the great things about moving apartments is exploring new surroundings. While I have lived in Lakeview for most of my time in Chicago, I seem to pass at least one place every week I haven’t ...

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Seed to Sip Coffee

When my husband and I first started roasting, I knew nothing about coffee. I was a tea person. Coffee was not something I really ever thought about, let alone considered roasting. I didn't even know ...

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Farm to Table, Coffee Style

Now that a true Chicago winter has finally arrived (meaning temperatures have dipped below zero), I will gladly opt for hot coffee in the morning rather than my usual iced beverage. Even with an iced ...

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