by Joe | Jan 10, 2018 | Food and Drink, Starbucks
THE BLONDE CAFFÈ AMERICANO IS HERE, and if you’re looking for a lighter espresso experience, this is it. However, to describe this simply as a “lighter espresso”, would be doing it a disservice. It’s more than that. Let’s start with Starbucks’ description of the Blonde Caffè Americano: “Espresso shots are topped with hot water to produce a light layer of crema. This version is made with our Blonde Espresso for a cup that is extra smooth, subtly sweet...
by Joe | Jan 9, 2018 | Food and Drink, Starbucks
| IMAGE FROM STARBUCKS | THE STARBUCKS HOLIDAY SPICE FLAT WHITE IS ANOTHER RETURNING HOLIDAY FAVORITE, and this one is a winner. Let’s start with Starbucks’ description of the Holiday Spice Flat White: “Ristretto shots of espresso infused with warm holiday spices. Topped with whole milk micro-foam and finished with a “signature dot” or latte art!” What’s a ristretto shot? It’s a shot that is “pulled” for a shorter duration of...
by Joe | Jan 8, 2018 | Food and Drink, Starbucks
| IMAGE FROM STARBUCKS | THE STARBUCKS GINGERBREAD LATTE IS A PERENNIAL HOLIDAY FAVORITE, which makes it worth a review. Let’s start with Starbucks’ description of the Gingerbread Latte: “Sweet and delicately spicy gingerbread flavors mingle with our classic espresso and steamed milk and are topped with whipped cream and ground nutmeg for the perfect holiday touch.” My Recommendation I recommend getting hot Starbucks lattes with breve, extra shots of espresso, and...
by Joe | Jan 6, 2018 | Food and Drink, Starbucks
WINTER ISN’T OVER, AND STARBUCKS HAS MORE UP ITS SLEEVE, so get ready for some new food and beverages. We’ve received information on the upcoming Starbucks releases and are here to give you all the pictures and details. Here goes: FULL LEAKED STARBUCKS WINTER 2018 GALLERY New Items Beverages Blonde Espresso (Launching 1/9/2018, Check out our Blonde Espresso Reviews Here) This is super exciting for any Starbucks fan. A sweeter, lighter, more floral Espresso that you can get in...
by Joe | Dec 18, 2017 | Food and Drink, Starbucks
| IMAGE FROM STARBUCKS.COM | WE’VE JUST RECEIVED WORD THAT BLONDE ESPRESSO IS COMING TO THE USA SOMETIME IN JANUARY, and we’ve been told it’s unlike anything Starbucks has ever offered. What is Starbucks Blonde Espresso? You may be familiar with the Starbucks Blonde Roasts (currently the “Veranda” and “Willow” blends) available as drip-brewed coffee and beans in Starbucks locations since 2012. Well, the new Starbuck Blonde Espresso Roast...
by Joe | Dec 12, 2017 | Food and Drink, Starbucks
| IMAGE FROM STARBUCKS.COM | STARBUCKS IS REALLY GOING FOR IT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON with their promotions. Here’s the latest one: “The Starbucks Run” promotion. This one really only works if you regularly purchase Starbucks for four or more people, but I used to work at Starbucks, so I know there are people who do that on a regular basis. Maybe that’s you. I’ve done it myself, on occasion. Promotion Details Buy 4 Grande-sized Starbucks beverages between 2pm and...
by Joe | Dec 12, 2017 | Food and Drink, Starbucks
| IMAGE FROM STARBUCKS.COM | STARBUCKS HAS A NEW BUY ONE GET ONE FREE COUPON OUT IN THE WILD TODAY, and all you have to do is give them your phone number to get it. Hot on the heels of their last BOGO promotion, the “Starbucks Holiday Give Good Share Event“, Starbucks is at it again. This time, however, there are no limitations on the types of drinks you can get, which is nice. Here’s How to Get it Click here to view the Starbucks “One for you, one to share”...
by Mark | Dec 12, 2017 | Food and Drink, Recipes
MAKING EVEN A GOOD, SIMPLE FRUIT SMOOTHIE REQUIRES A LITTLE PRACTICE. Or, it requires a recipe from someone who’s had practice! My fiance Therese and I drink smoothies all the time, and this is her easy fruit smoothie she takes to work in the morning. Once you get the hang of making your own smoothies, you can customize them easily and endlessly! It becomes very easy to make your own smoothies without a recipe. I rarely make my smoothies the exact same way twice. I’m usually in the...
by Joe | Dec 10, 2017 | Everything Else, Food and Drink, Products We Like, Starbucks
I LIKE KEEPING THINGS AS SIMPLE AS POSSIBLE WITH MINIMAL COMPROMISES, so when a friend let me know about these super simple and convenient cups, I was eager to give them a shot. My Brief Search For a Simple Hot Cup It’s cold outside, so I was looking for something to put hot home-brewed coffee in for car trips. Typically, a traditional thermos would be used for this purpose, but the thermoses I’ve tried in the past have been tactilely unpleasant to drink out of and annoying to...
by Mark | Dec 8, 2017 | Food and Drink, Recipes
NUTELLA’S NUTTY, CHOCOLATEY GOODNESS IS ALREADY DELICIOUS BY ITSELF. But the fact that it’s already a finished product makes it easy to combine with other things, and with a very reliable result. For example, using it to make Nutella brownies! I also would like to put a recipe for Nutella-stuffed cookies, but I’m still finishing my recipe for those. This recipe is all about beating your ingredients. You’ll need a high-powered mixer, ideally a stand mixer. There’s literally no liquid...