Martinson coffee, founded by my great-uncle Joe Martinson, and a cake to go with it
This appeared in the Toronto Star in 2002 and it is included my book “Dish” – a collection of my columns with recipes. I was reminded of it when I was at a Wegmans supermarket in New York State and bought a can of Martinson’s coffee. There are a few theories about the origin of the phrase “cup of joe.” I prefer this one.
By Marion Kane
A cup of joe.
Who would have thought I am related – albeit distantly – to the “Joe” of that famous culinary phrase.
It all began, as is often the case, almost by accident. Read more…