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K Kat

Brewin' with Brandi: Espresso Vodka

Brandi's creation this week is truly, utterly dangerous. It's one of those concoct...
  • Mar 15, 2012
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K Kat

Crew Review: Saeco Odea Cappuccino

Superautomatics can't be beat when it comes to ease of use and convenience. Saeco'...
  • Mar 12, 2012
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K Kat

Crew Review: Handpresso Wild Hybrid

If you can't live without the hope of espresso resting squarely in your back pocke...
  • Mar 9, 2012
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K Kat

Brewin' with Brandi: Fresh Faced Filly

When Brandi selected this rather innocuous (and very delicious!) drink from Monin'...
  • Mar 8, 2012
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K Kaylie

Cooking with Kaylie: Chocolate Espresso Cookies with Walnuts

There's something you should know about me. Ready for it? I love community recipe ...
  • Mar 7, 2012
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K Kat

Brewin' with Brandi: Chocolate Espresso Cupcakes with Hazelnut Cream Cheese Frosting

Ever since we paired Kaylie's love for baking with Brandi's love for brewin', we'v...
  • Mar 1, 2012
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K Kat

SCG Crew Views: What is your favorite non-espresso prep?

While we have over 100 different espresso machines at our jittery little fingertip...
  • Feb 24, 2012
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K Kat

Brewin' with Brandi: Iced Latte a la Nespresso

We kept her on pins and needles long enough, so when we had the opportunity to pai...
  • Feb 23, 2012
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K Kat

Blind Taste Test: Technivorm vs. Bonavita Coffee Makers

Things were getting a little bit docile around these parts, so it was clearly time...
  • Feb 20, 2012
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K Kat

SCG’s Packing Tips: Espresso Machines over 35 lbs

Earlier this week, our trusty compatriot Tristan showed us his tips on how to pack...
  • Feb 17, 2012
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K Kat

Brewin' with Brandi: Golden Sunset

Who doesn't love a woman who shows up at work with a gigantic bottle of vodka in t...
  • Feb 16, 2012
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K Kat

SCG's Packing Tips: Espresso Machines under 35 lbs

Who wants to receive a call that their espresso machine sent in for repair now req...
  • Feb 13, 2012
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