Thursday, October 22, 2015

Cold Days are Perfect for Coffee Drinking...But what to try?



Cold Days are Perfect Coffee Drinking Days.
But let’s kick the old routine and try new coffee drink ideas.

As the weather is getting cooler it is the perfect time to experiment with new hot coffee drinks. Time to ditch the straight black cup of coffee or the little cream that is added and time to try something new. There are a variety of flavored coffee grounds out there, especially now that it is around the holiday season there is pumpkin spiced flavored coffee grounds as well as peppermint, gingerbread, holiday roast, Christmas roast, there are so many varieties and those are just coffee grounds.
Well it is time to try some new coffee drink ideas. I’m not a black coffee kind of drinker, I like mine doctored up with different creams and flavors so let’s give this a try.

1.     Caramel Pumpkin Spiced Latte
a.       Caramel Pumpkin Spice Lattes -- Save money AND calories this fall with these homemade pumpkin spice lattes!
http://wholeandheavenlyoven.com/2014/11/01/caramel-pumpkin-spice-lattes/
2.    Peppermint Mocha
a.       Homemade Starbucks Peppermint Mocha Recipe - Includes a recipe for homemade peppermint syrup that can be added to any drink you like!:
b.      http://www.momadvice.com/post/homemade-peppermint-mocha
c.       Now this one I have tried, a peppermint mocha and love it. This is my go to during Christmas times and whenever I need a fix of something sweet with mint. However if you are not a mint lover then this one is not for you.
3.    Salted Caramel Mocha Latte
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c.       Now this is another coffee drink that I have tried and absoluitely fell in love with this one as well. However this one I needed to add another extra shot of espresso as it was rather sweet.
Now that we have a variety of new coffee drinks to try, we need something to pair them with. What are some good foods, snacks that go with coffee drinks. Well let’s find out…

1.       Well of course doughnuts. Doughnuts can always be paired with coffee!
2.       Another option is a bagel, something a little lighter.
3.       Egg sandwich
4.       Muffins
5.       Biscotti
There are a variety of foods that pair well with coffee. Now it is just up to you what you like best paired with your choice of coffee.

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