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December 10, 2014 - 10:19pm
With three coffee roasters in Syracuse, it can be hard to decide where to get a caffeine fix. Here's a break down of what to expect at each.

Syracuse has three coffee roasters vying for the attention of caffeine addicts across the region, but who serves the best cup?

Freedom of Espresso has four locations sprinkled throughout Syracuse, Liverpool and Fayetteville. The Fayetteville shop, 128 W. Genesee St., is their home base and roasting facility. The pumpkin latte from Freedom was well balanced—I could taste the espresso while still having that hint of sweet. However, the milk was not steamed properly.

February 7, 2011 - 11:12am
A round-up of food-related articles and recipes we're digging into today.

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Penguin Icebox Cookies

(Diamonds for Dessert) Icebox cookies are so easy to make, and I love making them with my friends when we have the spontaneous urge to bake. The blog Diamonds for Dessert takes a creative spin on icebox cookies by creating the cutest purple penguin cookies (pictured with this blog post), with fully illustrated directions for us at home to make them ourselves! She also makes lion and turtle icebox...