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The time has arrived for an ode to Fall and the combination of ingredients that results in the wonderous concoction we know as pumpkin spice. Carefully created using precious amounts of ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves this enchanting, tell-tale flavor of Autumn delicately enhances many a pie and latte today. (Although we simply cannot picture the residents of Indonesia with their own rendition of Starbucks

With its’ refreshing warmth, ambrosial presence, irresistible sweetness, and appealing presentation, combined with the anticipation from hearing its preparation, caffé mocha is indeed a pleasurable rollercoaster for all five senses. Coffee lovers all over the country will rejoice today for the annual

When choosing a worthy establishment for relaxation and a satisfying meal, we often buy into the customer service just as much as the menu. (In some cases, the superb service and inviting ambience both captivate us more than the food!) A successful restaurant admirably runs like a well-oiled machine, each component working together seamlessly to produce an amazing, memorable finished

Man’s Best Friend – our little, or large, fluffy companion that we cannot imagine life without. Our dogs are a part of our families, their personalities just as loveable and present as those of our loved ones. (Sometimes we wish we could trade them for our loved ones!) This

Two days from today marks the annual celebration of National Butterscotch Pudding Day! Over the years, we have grown to love the amazingly tasty flavor of butterscotch. This satisfying, heavenly concoction of butter and brown sugar makes way for a profoundly creamy, luscious dessert fit for royalty. (So royal that in 1817

Today, we have officially arrived 100 Days away from Christmas! (Don’t panic, we haven’t started our shopping yet either!) Since Alabama became the first state in the U.S. to do so in 1836, every December we nationally celebrate Christmas with exciting festivities,

The butterfly effect describes how a small thing like the flap of a butterfly wing can create a tsunami on the other side of the world.  It's a compelling metaphor for how tiny, seemingly unrelated actions can compound over time.  It's our experience that small gestures of caring and appreciation have the same effect.   Holding the door for a stranger.  Smiling at the clerk at the check-out counter. And two simple words – thank you – can change the course of a person's day.  We've built our business to help people show gratitude to the wonderful friends, family, and colleagues in their lives.  On National Thank You Day, consider sending our classy Le Petit Cafe Trois Gift Box or our Le Grand Merci Gift Box to show appreciation to someone special in your life. The impact could be much greater than you imagine.

Honey – an exquisite, naturally sweet, piquant rarity that intoxicates us with its limpid golden beauty and succulence. (So rare we need about 22,700 bees to fill one jar of this sticky treasure! So sweet that we use the name for our sweethearts!) Because beekeepers end their honey collection season in September, in 1989, the pursuits of the

A warm, heavenly scented kitchen surrounded by sinfully delicious goodies that have been baked with the upmost care and affection. Enjoying a family gathering over tidbits of timeless wisdom and laughter. These are a couple of our earliest memories, and in most cases, grandparents were responsible for making them. Mrs. Marian Lucille Herndon McQuade, with 43 grandchildren of her own, saw

Where would we be without the hypnotic, aromatic treasure that is coffee? Many legends surround the origin of this undoubtedly popular and oddly-satisfying beverage- the most common humorously involving Kaldi, an Ethiopian goat herder, who watched his goats go “coo-coo for coffee plants”