tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5678945.post114463733098388609..comments2023-11-05T04:51:42.511-05:00Comments on Blonde Champagne: BeansAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5678945.post-1145362678646466732006-04-18T08:17:00.000-04:002006-04-18T08:17:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5678945.post-1144908825890499482006-04-13T02:13:00.000-04:002006-04-13T02:13:00.000-04:00Starbucks? psht. C'mon guys, Caribou Coffee is w...Starbucks? psht. C'mon guys, Caribou Coffee is where it's at.<BR/><BR/>Turtle Mocha=crack in a cup. Plus, if you get it to go, they pile the to-go lid with dark-chocolate-covered coffee beans.<BR/><BR/>Besides, Starbucks doesn't have daily trivia questions that can totally set the tone of your day if you get them right. Or wrong. (But wrong is not the tone you want to set.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5678945.post-1144720345004106152006-04-10T21:52:00.000-04:002006-04-10T21:52:00.000-04:002xgtld, you are my hero!!!2xgtld, you are my hero!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5678945.post-1144718676988518962006-04-10T21:24:00.000-04:002006-04-10T21:24:00.000-04:00Lina- You can get them to make the Mint Choc Chip ...Lina- You can get them to make the Mint Choc Chip Fraps- just ask for the Java Chip with Peppermint instead of mocha. Can you tell that I've spent waaaay too much time at Starbucks? Love, love it! <BR/><BR/>I like them even better since I went to the original one in Seattle. The insignia is a mermaid, complete with a rack- not as good as MB's, but close! And the name is after a Moby Dick Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5678945.post-1144709691565431612006-04-10T18:54:00.000-04:002006-04-10T18:54:00.000-04:00Uuh, caffeine discussion, let me in. Living in Mad...Uuh, caffeine discussion, let me in. Living in Madison I am morally, ethically and finacially opposed to Starbucks. But those darn frapucinos!! No other coffee shop makes something similar. I love the java-chip frap, but love the Tazo Chai and Vanilla. But otherwise, it is local coffee shops all the way!OSAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07783013835305527745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5678945.post-1144701901852997342006-04-10T16:45:00.000-04:002006-04-10T16:45:00.000-04:00Caffe Verona to me is the nectar of the Gods. Sin...Caffe Verona to me is the nectar of the Gods. <BR/><BR/>Since I was in FL last week and the weather was spectacular I indulged in my favorite: Venti Coffee Frappucino, no whip. Yummy<BR/><BR/>Dantelope - I am amazed at your willpower but that's all the more caffeine for me!! (hee hee hee)Opheliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03286493391241180041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5678945.post-1144699744087052732006-04-10T16:09:00.000-04:002006-04-10T16:09:00.000-04:00Since I am a journalist, Starbucks is a necessary ...Since I am a journalist, Starbucks is a necessary ritual for me, being right across the street from my office. (the evil baristas knew what they were doing) <BR/>I have found the key to staying awake forever (haahaahaa):<BR/>Regular coffee, Cafe Verona blend, with a shot of espresso. Make sure to leave room for cream, which, I actually use the 1% milk instead, and add a tiny bit of sugar. I get kittybrunettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01558284131860227464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5678945.post-1144696394392905182006-04-10T15:13:00.000-04:002006-04-10T15:13:00.000-04:00I tried the Tazo Chai Creme in the configuration y...I tried the Tazo Chai Creme in the configuration you suggested, anon (only, no whipped cream) and now hate you forever. <BR/><BR/>I hate you, too, dantelope. I mean, congratulations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5678945.post-1144695396552320252006-04-10T14:56:00.000-04:002006-04-10T14:56:00.000-04:00In related news, I am down nearly 15 pounds in 6 w...In related news, I am down nearly 15 pounds in 6 weeks having constrained myself to a goal of 1700 net calories per day and averaging 450 calories of exercise each day (since I don't work out many days, that means an actual day is more like 900 calories burnt).<BR/><BR/>I do not drink things that have coffee in them. In fact, the only drink I've had in six weeks that had calories is orange juiceDantelopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13726380236477402085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5678945.post-1144686725308966642006-04-10T12:32:00.000-04:002006-04-10T12:32:00.000-04:00Had the Vanilla Bean frappuccino this weekend. To...Had the Vanilla Bean frappuccino this weekend. Totally tastes like melted vanilla ice cream.<BR/><BR/>I felt like I'd sold my soul for a $3.75 cup of something I could make at home with a blender and a scoop of Edy's.<BR/><BR/>Now that it's holy week, I'm limiting myself to veggies and rice and all things meatless.<BR/><BR/>Starbucks is evil, but oh, do I love it so!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5678945.post-1144686280474829942006-04-10T12:24:00.000-04:002006-04-10T12:24:00.000-04:00If you think that's bad then it's really bad when ...If you think that's bad then it's really bad when the staff knows your name when you walk in. I have been to the local Starbucks so often it's like Cheers when I walk in the door. I need to get a new drink.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5678945.post-1144676015007020022006-04-10T09:33:00.000-04:002006-04-10T09:33:00.000-04:00Oh snap, I love the chai creme frappuccinos.My fri...Oh snap, I love the chai creme frappuccinos.<BR/><BR/>My friend gets a venti chai tea instead of a coffee when she wants to stay awake to study. :P<BR/><BR/>And you REALLY know you're hooked when you know the "barista language" and can add modifiers like "double" and "no-whip" in the proper order.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5678945.post-1144664366844966332006-04-10T06:19:00.000-04:002006-04-10T06:19:00.000-04:00Yep. Tazo Chai Creme for me. Tastes like a spice ...Yep. Tazo Chai Creme for me. Tastes like a spice cookie. Was in NYC for a meeting and was out late in the evening. Tried one at 11 p.m. (silly me, didn't know that Tazo tea is black tea and LOADED with caffeine). I understand why they say the town never sleeps - I was awake all night.<BR/><BR/>Can't walk through an airport now without stopping for one (a tall, thank you, with whipped cream andAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5678945.post-1144642781870681652006-04-10T00:19:00.000-04:002006-04-10T00:19:00.000-04:00HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!YES!Welcome to the cult. Er, clu...HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!<BR/><BR/>YES!<BR/><BR/>Welcome to the cult. Er, club.<BR/><BR/>I'm really hoping they bring back the Mint Chocolate Chip Frappuccinos that they had last summer.<BR/><BR/>You ought to try an iced white chocolate mocha. They're fantastic. They have them frappuccino-style, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com