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Category: Foodie

  • Frappuccino Fan

    Now that it’s so hot the idea of coffee other than first thing in the morning just doesn’t sound all that appealing. In hot weather I want something cold, so I decided to give the refrigerated Starbucks frappuccinos a try. They come in three flavors:

    • coffee
    • mocha
    • vanilla

    I used to see a strawberry flavor at the grocery store but I’ve looked at both Publix and Kroger this week and couldn’t find them. I wonder if they discontinued the strawberry completely or if the stores just needed to make more shelf room for all the other new flavored drinks?

    I bought a coffee flavored one last night and have to say that it was quite refreshing when very cold – but drink it quick because when the chill wears off it’s not so good.

  • Cracker Barrel Rocks

    About the only place around here to get a great breakfast is Cracker Barrel. There is always Waffle House – yuck – and Shoneys, with a couple of IHOPs here and there. But Cracker Barrels are all over and they are consistently great, homestyle food at a fair price.

    This morning I ordered the special, called Grandma’s Blueberry Pancakes. The order came with two huge blueberry pancakes with a jar of Smuckers warmed blueberry syrup. It also came with two eggs cooked to order, two smoked sausage patties, hash browns, and a plate with homemade biscuits and gravy. All for $6.00 and with coffee and a tip you can’t get a better breakfast deal for under $10.

  • A New Machine for Coffee Lovers

    The employee breakroom has a new machine that just appeared out of nowhere. It uses little paper pods of coffee to make one cup at a time. Very cool idea. You can buy an assortment of different pods for a variety of coffee flavors and also tea, at the local grocery and drug stores or you can order from a coffee vendor who will deliver them weekly and keep you well supplied.

    My favorite single cup machine uses K-cups instead of pods. The K-cups also come in a variety of coffee flavors, and you can now buy a refillable K-cup at the housewares stores to make your own particular blend of coffee, fresh ground, if you prefer.