from the tastgarden to your plate

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the tomatoes did not fair to well this summer due to all the rain and overcast skies. I feel for the farmers who depend on a good harvest.
our basil however is growing out of control. we should be able to harvest enough to make enough pesto for the entire year.

no pesticides, only natural fertilizers.

no sludge here!

we slave and toil out of love for you to make sure you have the very best. if its not good enough for my family, its not good enough for me to feed to you.

check out more of our pesto and garden photos on flickr

it all starts with a great bean...

espresso, cappuccino, lattes, iced lattes, iced mochas....mmmmmmm

it all starts with a great bean. our espresso comes to Fort Lee all the way from Trieste, Italy where it is roasted in a classic style by one of the founding families of espresso coffee. when we pull a shot of Antica Tostatura for you it's the perfect beginning for your favorite espresso drink - hot or iced - flavored or traditional. come by and add some classic flavor to your morning or a refreshing pick-me-up to your afternoon with a touch of the old world that still brings a smile to today.

late spring refreshment

it's perfect weather to stop in to TAST Eatery for a refreshing Honest Tea or Honest Ade. we're big fans of the 100% USDA organic drinks that have been getting a lot of press this year for being a favorite at The White House. Men's Health magazine recently picked the Organic Honey Green flavor as their "Best Bottled Tea" and Honest Beverages recently announced a new more eco-friendly bottle soon to hit shelves.

great TAST in a smart bottle. come check it out.

outdoor cafe in fort lee now open

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coffee, food and inspiration

i'm sipping a nice cold Herbal Mist Yerba Mate iced tea and thinking "who could ask for anything more?"

we ran across these interesting things this week and thought we'd share them with you. sometimes happiness is a cold iced tea and a new interesting place to click and keep reading...

first, a new clinical study shows that coffee helps women over 65 keep their mind sharp - read more about it HERE...

Duke University says you can also find some of the secrets of the universe in your morning cup of coffee...

in other news, it seems that there is almost endless inspiration and food for thought about any number of topics HERE

and if you're looking for some new music in between now and your next visit to our iPod Listening Stations, check out the new FREE MUSIC ARCHIVE directed by WFMU. Totally free, legal downloads of a ton of unique music

things we like...

we really like good coffee...a lot

our own classic cup is a careful blend of beans from guatemala, costa rica and columbia roasted dark enough for a richer flavor than what some of america runs on - without being as dark and bitter as what a green goddess may drink. we like to think it balances out the neighborhood...

if you're not in the neighborhood and happen to be in nashville, you should really go get a cup of coffee at sip cafe.


peter was there a few weeks ago and felt right at home with it's local vibe, friendly service and ability to get away from all that chain store coffee.

1224 Anderson Ave Ft Lee

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