It happens to all of us. That moment when we just know we need chocolate, or coffee, or both. Sometimes it’s after a hectic meeting on a Monday morning. Sometimes it’s to start off the weekend with a kick on a Friday afternoon, and sometimes it’s because we are faced with a problem that’s so […]
It’s starting to feel autumnal out there, and what better way to warm up than with a cup of your favourite coffee, liberally laced with seasonal homemade hazelnut syrup? If you’ve got some syrup left over, it makes a great dessert sauce or cooking ingredient. If you’re lucky enough to know someone with a hazelnut […]
Whatever your feelings about the corporate might of coffee businesses such as the UK’s Costa Coffee and the USA’s Starbucks, their branding is a success. The green and white logo of Starbucks is instantly recognisable, and the chain now has nearly 17,000 locations. Costa may be a long way behind, with only around 1,700 locations, but […]
If you attend a lot of trade exhibitions, conferences or business meetings, you’ll already be familiar with the concept of corporate merchandise, gifts branded with logos and company details. Carrier bags, pens and mugs are the top favourites, as they’re inexpensive to produce and can be used everyday, theoretically keeping the brand at the front of the […]
If you’re addicted to flavoured coffee, love an iced drink or just fancy trying something a bit different, then this homemade vanilla syrup is for you. In addition to adding it to coffee to make an indulgent drink, you can also use it in dessert sauces, poured over ice cream or as a cooking ingredient. […]
Ever been to Trader Joe’s in America? They play funky music in their shops, there are old vinyl records everywhere and their staff is friendlier than your dog. It may sound like they sell music, but what they are truly selling is food. Trader Joe’s is a sort of low key version of Whole Foods. […]