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Taste Test: Starbucks Huevos Rancheros Wrap
While the Starbucks breakfast sandwich shuffle isn't new, the saga continues on. In the past month, the coffee chain's gotten rid of its piadinis, and added a Huevos Rancheros Wrap ($3.25) in their place. I often order the Spinach Feta Wrap (spinach, egg whites, tomatoes, and feta in a whole wheat wrap), so I couldn't wait to try its Mexican fiesta of a counterpart.
What Do You Season Your Coffee Drink With?
What Do You Season Your Coffee Drink With?
Just sweetener (sugar, splenda, etc.)
Vanilla
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Chocolate
Do You Purchase Seasonal Coffee Blends?
Do You Purchase Seasonal Coffee Blends?
Yes
No
Taste Test: Starbucks Macarons
I mentioned before that 2010 will be the year when cupcakes take a backseat to the ethereal, candy-colored French macaron. The macaron — not to be confused with the dense, coconut-flavored macaroon — has spread far and wide beyond Ladurée, the Parisian pastry shop where it was first created nearly 80 years ago, to Japanese patisseries, American bakeshops, McCafés, and, now, Starbucks.
From Dec.
Yummy Links: From Guy's Shades to NYC's Hottest Chef
- Get your Guy Fieri signature framed sunglasses while they're hot! — Eat Me Daily
- Fifteen classic holiday drinks to enjoy. — Saveur
- What's your rolling pin substitute?
Do You Enjoy Starbucks's Holiday Drinks?
Source: Flickr User Cimm
Do You Enjoy Starbucks's Holiday Drinks?
Yes. I'll tell you what I order below.
Yummy Links: From Cranberry Bars to Drink Sticks
- Make your own Starbucks-style cranberry bliss bars. — Serious Eats
- An inside look at New York's Top Chef season seven casting call. — Eater NY
- Speaking of Top Chef casting calls, here's what the head of casting has to say.
Starbucks To-Go Cold Cup Tumbler: Love It or Hate It?
Even before my afternoon stint as a barista, I was an enthusiastic fan of Starbucks. I go there on an almost daily basis, and often bring in my reusable Starbucks "to go" tumbler. When I first bought it, I had the manager at my local store use a Sharpie to scribble shorthand for my regular order on the side (genius!).
VIA Instant Coffee to Arrive in Starbucks Stores Nationwide
If you're a frequent or occasional instant coffee drinker, look out for a new kind of brew coming to a store near you. On Sept. 29, Starbucks will be rolling out its much-discussed instant coffee, VIA, in stores across the US and Canada.
My Afternoon as a Starbucks Barista
Chaotic as things may appear behind a Starbucks counter, every drink is made custom and to order in a systematic, organized way. I know this because I spent an afternoon as a Starbucks barista. Laurel Village Starbucks store manager Deanna Barbagiovvanni put me to work yesterday behind the espresso machines.
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