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 [Blogs.msdn.com] Heather's "Marketing and Finance at Microsoft" Blog : Is Seattle ...: As a recent transplant to Seattle, I'd say there may be more of a coffee culture here than other cities, perhaps due to Starbucks being in our backyard. I think the backlash is there partly because people don't like the number of SBux's that have cropped up, because there are plenty of other coffe-house options, but I also think the backlash is there because it is cool and contrarian to denigrate what really has to be acknowledged is a pretty smart company.

[Seattlebonvivant.typepad.com] Seattle Bon Vivant: Is My Blog Burning No. 8 Lift Your Spirits ...: The Lillet enhances the fruitiness of the dish and balances the appley tartness with the cider's spiciness and sweetness. I serve it with my famous Crème Fraîche Mashed Potatoes (using a ricer, with just salt and pepper and Bellwether Farms Crème Fraîche, also purchased at Trader Joe's) and one of the easiest vegetable side dishes you can make at home, Sautéed Zucchini (I toss them in extra-virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic and parsley and sauté until tender).

 [Blogs.sun.com] Dan's Blog: For What it's worth.: Introducing the CLICKER TAMP, this handy little thing will allow one to tamp with the correct amount of pressure while preparing to brew up those espresso shots. The alternative (which I prefer) is to just learn what the correct tamp feels like and go with experience.

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