Since I talked about coffee yesterday, today I thought I would share my morning cuppa with you. Today I am sipping a delicious raspberry mocha prepared with Starbucks Terraza coffee beans (I think this is my favorite blend ever…so smooth.) The other secret ingredient that makes it so good (besides the chocolate) is that glass [...]

I am 65% Addicted to Coffee My morning coffee regimen includes grinding the beans myself and preparing a nice strong cappucino or latte. I do not have an expensive espresso machine – mine was actually given to my husband about ten years ago when a family member upgraded to a more upscale model. I have [...]

I want to thank everyone who called or emailed me with birthday wishes, I appreciate your kind thoughts and words.   I had a very nice birthday yesterday.  My husband brought me a giftbag of Starbucks goodies and took me out to my favorite restaurant for dinner.  Cunetto’s is an Italian restaurant on “The Hill,” a [...]

…Starbucks peppermint syrup! I have become quite addicted to the peppermint hot chocolates at Starbucks.  So, last night my husband surprised me with a large bottle of their peppermint syrup for me to use at home.  Today I tried it with my homemade hot cocoa mix and the combination is wonderful.  Cheers! (Clinks mug with [...]

Today I realized that the holiday season is fast approaching, even though it does not feel like it at an unseasonably warm and sunny 77 degrees.  Thanksgiving is a mere two weeks away.  My husband emailed me letting me know that Starbucks was starting their holiday season today.  That was all the suggestion I needed [...]