Saturday, October 17, 2009

All I want for Christmas is.....

an Espresso Machine! No really.... I do!
I know, I know you are thinking that I really don't drink coffee...and you are kinda sorta right. But... I have an addiction. Let me share it with you.

A Venti Non-Fat EXTRA Caramel, Caramel Macchiato. I would even prefer it with an extra shot as long as there is enough Caramel Sauce to mask that coffee flavor! Hee hee

I think I want an espresso machine because I'd like to try to make my own drinks at home in the mornings. It would save me time, gas and money! I have the recipe (I think) so I think I want to try it. I don't need anything fancy. Just something small that I can store, so I can brew up some Caramel Macchiatos.

Ingredients:

* 2 tablespoons Starbucks' Vanilla Syrup
* 1/2 cup fresh brewed espresso
* 8 ounces steamed milk
* 3 to 4 tablespoons Starbucks' Butter Caramel Sauce


Cooking Directions:

Add caramel syrup to 16oz glass. Add steamed milk and then a shot of espresso on top and drizzle (or how I like it dump) caramel sauce.

I'm not sure if you can go into Starbucks and buy the vanilla syrup or caramel sauce, but I'm sure a store brand would work just the same. This could save me $5 a day!

But..........
I kinda have this other addiction that goes along with my Caramel Macchiatos and that is....
The Chonga Bagel with Cream Cheese from Starbucks. This is a match made in heaven, it's the perfect pair! I've tried others and there is just NO way of getting around it. Starbucks is the ONLY way to go on this!


I guess a $1.30 a day bagel stop can't break the bank can it?

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