Friday, February 04, 2011

SORRY $TARBUCK$ BUT....

...a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do. In this economy, I can't keep doling out big $$$$ for a "fancy shmancy" cup of coffee.

Did I hear an AMEN?!


Photo is clickable, but here's what I enjoy in my favorite pink cup:

Grove Square light roast coffee in my Keurig (thanks Bree & Jay)
I buy the coffee at Wally World.

Belladonna Gourmet Syrup. I like their caramel or vanilla. I found mine for a $1.00 at our local Dollar General. I know. Amazing. And NO calories!

I whisk some warm skim milk using my Bonjour Primo Latte "thingee" for the top and then add just a shake of Sugar In The Raw on top of the foam.

Perfect! Wonderful and soothing, especially since our crazy weather is VERY un-Florida like.

How do YOU like your coffee?





Hugs from the beach,
Kat



"Father, please let me be a blessing to someone today."

20 comments:

RachelD said...

HOT-skim latte made with Cafe Bustelo espresso in the Ibrik---the poor thing just sat on the stove for the several weeks we've not been well, and I took pity and shined it just now. It seemed to NEED using, so I'm smelling the lovely deep rich BROWN of the coffee and hearing the little burble that says it's done its magic and risen into the top half.

Scuse me---gotta go.

nancygrayce said...

Yum! I just drink mine black! But I love the Kuerig! I need one of those latte things!

Sally said...

I only drink one cup in the morning, but you've got me thinking. LOL

Enjoy!

Love Being A Nonny said...

Black. I use to drink cream or the flavored creams...but I really just like it black. And really HOT. No lukewarm coffee for me!

Zaankali said...

I love my Kuerig machine. Mark got it for me a year ago for Christmas. I hadn't even seen them before. We use it daily now and I don't even drink coffee. HA. Lots of tea for me with instant hot water. I also make Chai Latte's with it. The kids use it for Hot Chocolate.

Sheila said...

I love coffee... love me some starbucks too. but like you am cutting back.
I love flavored creamer in mine... right now my flavor of choice is "italian sweet cream" Yummy.

jamfiescreations1 said...

Amen girl! I like my coffee all fancy and stuff too. But you are right, we can't be spending $5.00 everyday for one cup of coffee. About ten years ago, my husband bought me an espresso machine...I used it once. The coffee at the coffee shop tastes so much better. But now, thanks to your post, I am going to put out my espresso machine and make my own coffee. Take that $tarbuck$!

Sandi @the WhistleStop Cafe said...

I'll take a skinny vanilla latte (really I just like saying skinny~ so go ahead and add whipped cream)

I just had lunch with our friend Rho... I could use and extra latte~

Sue said...

Hi Kat
Love my Keurig too. I usually drink it black, but love the pumpkin spice coffee in the fall and through the holidays. I also use my K to make hot cocoa and tea in the evenings.

And what is with this weather?!? Snow in Texas!! Oh well, at least I know it won't last much longer.
Enjoy your day.
Sue

highheeledlife said...

I've been trying to ease up on coffee (more for the sugar factor...) but find I enjoy a cup in the morning...xo HHL

Cherdecor said...

Belladonna Gourmet Syrup? I will have to look for that.

Jean said...

I make mine with half hazelnut flavor and just add milk, no sugar. And I always do it 30 seconds in the microwave to make it even hotter. I like to sip it slowly.

XmasDolly said...

I'm from Follow friday 40 & Over, and I'm your latest follower. Nice to meet you. Have a wonderful weekend. I love coffee, but nothing fancy for me. Splenda & black. Sometimes I use some lite cream with vanilla, but only on the weekend & only a couple of drips. Love the smell of fresh coffee opening the can & the psssssst smell. Nothing better.

Sharon said...

Amen Kat! It all looks so good I might just have to go online and look for one of those whipper things!

Tonja said...

I like mine in someone elses cup! I am probably one of only 8 people in the USA who do not like coffee. Not even mocha flavored things! I just never could develop a taste for it. Love Hot Chocolate and Hot Tea is nice...but you can have the coffee!

Michelle said...

Kathy, I may have to dig out the Keurig and try the coffee you use. I've had my Keurig for a couple years, but haven't found a K-cup coffee that I like. I know I can make my own in the filter cup, but that'a a lot of trouble so I put the Keurig away and got out the old fashioned coffee machine. Now I may have to give the Keurig another try. Thanks for the tips! Michelle

melissa said...

You have quite the set up there! I am boring .. I drink my coffee black with a touch of stevia. Love it though.

Nancy said...

Coffee is my middle name...love it in all forms... BUT it has to be very hot! $tarbuck$ Love it also but will only use if I have a gift card. I have a few because I am a teacher. What a perfect gift for your favorite teacher out there. Love your cute pink cup. I have a favorite cup... it is a Christmas Mug from Longaberger. It is all about how it feels in my hand and when I sip the coffee... weird, I know!

Belle (from Life of a...) said...

I like a nice Peppermint Mocha on occasion but as far as daily coffee goes, I'm a purist. Black. That's it.

Knitwit said...

I love me some Starbuck's soy peppermint mocha... but I can't keep dishing out the money or putting on the extra calories. I usually just have a morning cuppa coffee with some non dairy chocolate caramel creamer in it and leave the Starbucks for a special treat.