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Coffee Couture for the bourgeoisie in downtown San Jose

‘Couture’ is used here in conjunction with Crema much as it is used by clothing designer Juicy Couture-though you’re technically...
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100 years later, Schubert's Bakery still lures cake lovers

After being in business for more than 100 years, Schubert's Bakery continues to lure in customers from in and out of the bay area with their...
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Royal Ground Coffee on Clement Street

Unlike Geary Street just one block away, Clement Street has a much more pedestrian-friendly feel. It may be the width of the street, and the fact...
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Reader's Cafe

There's a wonderful not-so-secret secret, found inside a former U.S. Army headquarters base. Reader's Cafe is an innovative private/public...
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Sweet savings in Sugar Town

Is your sweet habit straining your cash flow? Trendy baked goods come with quite the price tag these days.From March 21st to March 27th during the...
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Start your day with a smile: Date almond scones with Kahlua cream

You wake-up groggy. You head to the kitchen and switch on the coffee. You drag your feet into the bathroom. You head back into the kitchen to grab...
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The Art of French Pastries: Choux Pastry (with complete how-to pictures)

It is the most famous pastry dough in the world. It is the base of the most famous desserts in the world. It is featured in the best restaurants in...
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Octoberfest! German honey bee cake

Every time I make this classic German cake it reminds me if my youth and when my mother used to head to a German bakery in San Francisco and buy...
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Bitchin' breakfasts: Date and almond scones with Kahlua cream

Personally, I see nothing wrong with starting your day with a touch of Kahlua and as an added bonus, you also get one helluva scone!If you have...
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Chef Larry Edwards reinvents the dessert with chocolate rapture!

What happens when you perfect an individual chocolate cake, made with pure chocolate, and then top the masterpiece with luscious orbs of white...
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