Starbucks is one of the most popular, if not the most popular, coffee establishment on earth. And as with any extremely popular establishment, it will attract different kinds of legal action against it. Some are unfounded while some may have basis in truth. Starbucks recently got rid of one lawsuit through settlement.

The suit, a discrimination charge against the company, was filed by Elsa Sallard, who was born with dwarfism. Sallard claimed that she was discriminated because of her height. During an orientation for possible Starbucks employees, Sallard suggested that she can use a stool so that she can perform other tasks that are part of the job. But on the same day of the orientation, she was fired allegedly because she will likely put her co-employees and customers in danger.

Sallard’s suit was filed through the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or EEOC, and charged Starbucks of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

The settlement amounts to $75,000 which Starbucks will pay to Sallard. The company will also give ADA training to all of Starbucks’ managers and supervisory employees.

I understand Sallard’s grievance and equality should be something that all companies and people should strive for. But I do understand where Starbucks is coming from. Handling extremely hot beverages is a work hazard and there really is an increased likelihood of a mishap or accident if a person, even if she is extremely capable, goes up and down a stool. There’s political correctness but then there’s also common sense.

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How do you like your coffee? I normally take it with a little sugar – either brewed using the drip machine or the espresso machine. While I would never complain about this kind of brew even if I had to drink it every single day of my life, there is something to be said about playing around with coffee and trying out various ways of preparing it.

If you are adventurous, and you have a creative mind, good for you! But even then, wouldn’t you like to have something handy to refer to for recipes and coffee ideas? That’s what I am going to share with you – a cool find that just might give you a stronger buzz than your regular cup of coffee!

Recipe Finder it is called, and it is a new recipe search engine. Recipe web sites are a penny a pound these days, don’t you think? They can be found everywhere, and if you want to look for a recipe, you have to check out all those recipe sites to make sure you’ve covered your bases. That is where Recipe Finder comes into the picture. It puts together the recipes of hundreds of the most trusted recipe web sites you can find today, and presents them in a format that is easy to search, easy to read, and easy to follow.

One look at the Recipe Finder home page, and you get the feeling that it’s all meant to make the life of the user easier.

Recipe Finder Home Page

Just like with most any search engine, that un-missable search bar can easily become your lifeline. But it gets better with Recipe Finder’s Advanced Search options, which allow you to narrow down your search results. Let’s do a quick test.

Recipe Finder Advanced Search – Coffee

I decided to look for coffee recipes for 1 to 2 people; with calories from 100 to 200 (yeah, pretentious!); and that take anywhere from 5 minutes to 20 minutes to prepare. These are the first of the results.

Advanced Search Results – Coffee

Pretty nifty, huh? Now imagine doing a similar search for more complicated recipes. You can easily imagine how this recipe search engine can spare you a lot of headache!

Now we all know that coffee is the best drink in the world, but how much do you know about using coffee in your cooking? As in for appetizers, main dishes, and dessert? Believe you me, Recipe Finder is full of interesting ideas for using coffee in the kitchen. Here’s a little teaser.

Coffee-Crusted Beef Tenderloin

I dare you to tell me that that doesn’t make your mouth water! Oh, and take a look at the right side – the related recipes will open up even more doors.

Whether it’s coffee you are needing or something else, I am pretty sure that you will find Recipe Finder a handy companion in the kitchen. With around 1.7 million recipes in the collection, I don’t think you’ll ever run out of ideas in your lifetime.

The guys at The Blog Herald also featured Recipe Finder on their launch day, complete with screen shots and other tips and tricks. I suggest giving it a look-see for more info. Either that or jump right in and discover something new you can make for dinner!

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