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Caffeine Meltdown: Coffee Machines For Offices

Greetings from Noel Collins. I'm the HR manager for a large office. I face quite a number of trials and tribulations every day in my dealings with people. However, my biggest problem this year occurred when the coffee machine broke down. Now, I love coffee, and I'm not quite human in the mornings till I have a cup, but there were people in my office virtually having meltdowns! As a result, our office trialled quite a number of machines and various blends supplied by companies that wanted our business. We did come to an agreement in the end and everybody is back to normal. I started this blog because I really was not aware of the different office vending machine options. I figure that I might be able to save someone else the angst of trial and error. Please read and enjoy. Thank you.

Pairing 3 Popular Pastries With Coffee

Posted on 24 August 2015

Who doesn't love a fresh, crispy pastry with a warm cup of coffee? Whether you like to grab one on your way to work or take your time and savour the experience at the weekend, a fresh pastry is a real treat that's hard to beat. Now, once you've sought out the best pastries your neighbourhood has to offer, do you really have to worry about whether you accompany it with a rich espresso or creamy latte? [Read More]

Tips For Eating Out When You're Vegan

Posted on 24 July 2015

If you live in or are visiting an area that doesn't have any vegan restaurants, it's still possible to eat out and enjoy socialising over a meal with friends and family. In fact, you can eat out at most restaurants without compromising your values. Here are a few tips for enjoying a vegan-friendly meal in a non-vegan restaurant: Look For Dishes That Are Accidentally Vegan You should be able to find a few dishes on the main menu that are accidentally vegan or could easily be made vegan by asking for one or two ingredients to be left out of the dish. [Read More]

3 Tips for Cleaning Up Your Diet

Posted on 5 June 2015

Clean eating means ditching processed and chemical-laden foods in favour of fresh fruits, vegetables and wholegrains. Eating fresh food as close to its natural state as possible has been linked with better sleep, improved brain function and enhanced mood. Here are three tips for cleaning up your diet. Filter Your Water When you cook with and drink unfiltered tap water you're consuming all sorts of pesticides, bacteria and traces of heavy metals. [Read More]

Properly Roasting A Pig On A Spit

Posted on 17 April 2015

For many people, the highlight of their summer involves having a few friends and family over and cooking a pig on a spit as they pass the time chatting and drinking. In fact, this is exactly why many people love the summer months. But, there is a fair amount of preparation involved, and if you have never spit roasted a whole hog before, this article offers some advice on how to properly do so. [Read More]