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Why Is Iced Coffee Getting So Ridiculously Expensive?
Gothamist
Summer 2014 has brought many troubling things to New Yorkers, from rats in wraps, and sharks near the beach.

2 oz Leopold’s Gin
5 Lemon Verbena leaves
0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
0.5 Mint Simple Syrup (see here, use Cold Infusion method)
0.75 oz Seltzer
10 Spearmint Leaves, cut into chiffonade
5 to 10 Sunflower, Black-eyed Susan, or Marigold petals, cut into chiffonade
10 pieces Preserved Cucumber (see below)

Place the verbena eaves in the bottom of a mixing glass and thump a few times with a muddler to release the oils
Add gin, juice, syrup, and seltzer.  Stir well.
Add spearmint, petals, cucumbers, and enough ice to fill the glass
Shake gently a few times, then pour (without straining) into a collins glass
Poke at the greens with a knife or straw to distribute them

Diners have been enjoying Splendido’s flavourful offerings, which include spreads of fresh meats and cheeses, for more than 20 years. A European-style snack bar, Bar Buca offers a menu of shareable Italian specialities.

Grill assorted stone fruits like peaches, plums, apricots, and pluots, and then serve with a creamy almond mascarpone and honey sauce. Candied almonds on top.

The United States Department of Agriculture has released its latest estimates for annual global coffee production, predicting a 1.5 million total drop to 147.8 million bags in 2014/15, despite rising demand...

Ingredients:

50 ml witte rum
3 teaspoons brown (cane) sugar
2 à 3 takjes Munt
1/2 lime
4 ice cubes (or same amount of crushed ice for best results)
150 ml water with prick
For the garnish:

1 limoenschijfje
1 straw
mint leaves as desired

Ingredients:

¾ c double-strength coffee, chilled
½ c skim milk
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/8 tsp peppermint extract
2 c ice cubes
sweetener, to taste (such as Stevia, Swerve, Truvia, etc.)
½ tsp miniature chocolate chips or dark chocolate, chopped

Ingredients

2 eggs (free range)
1/2 cup (125g) sugar
1 cup milk
2 cups cream, heavy or whipping
4T espresso powder
1t vanilla extract
3T café tequila liqueur (eg Patron XO Café)
1 cup malted puffs, roughly smashed in a bag, plus extra for serving

ABC News
5 Reasons to Drink Coffee Before Your Workout
ABC News
Half of Americans start their day with coffee, and according to recent study, working out after downing a cup of java may offer a weight loss advantage.

17 Common Misconceptions About Food Editors
Huffington Post
When you tell someone you're a food editor, you usually get bombarded with a flurry of totally irrelevant questions. "Do you get to eat out for free all the time?

Ingredients
1 lime quartered
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
3 fresh mint leaves (plus more for garnish)
2 ounces white rum
club soda

Put your drinks through finishing school with one of these showy (but simple!) garnishes from famed San Francisco tiki bar Smuggler’s Cove.

Get the recipe and instructions here

A refreshing watermelon raspberry lemonade that's naturally-sweetened and super hydrating from the addition of coconut water.

Get a whiff of this: Bloggers gathered yesterday morning at the American Museum of Natural History to witness a scent message sent from Paris arriving in New York. It was the first time an aroma-tagged photo had been delivered overseas and “played” on the oPhone, a gadget that emits smells instead of sounds...

Between the flavorful sauce and colorful, crunchy slaw, these hand-held sandwiches demand attention from party-goers. —Janet Hynes, Racine, Wisconsin

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup sugar
1 cup water + 2 cups water
3 cups fresh strawberries, hulls removed
3/4 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice (from 6-8 large lemons)
3/4 cup vodka
1/3 cup Cointreau liqueur
Additional strawberries and lemon slices for garnish, if desired

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