"I'm Sorry, We Don't Have Blonde Roast Anymore"

This phrase has become one of the statements I dislike the most. The Starbucks blonde roast is by far the best coffee they have. Starbucks describes it this way: "Starbucks has reimagined how to bring a lighter taste to our coffees. Our 40 year history of sourcing, roasting, and blending the highest quality coffee in the world allowed us to create a recipe that yields a great-tasting, perfectly balanced cup of light roast coffee. This is Starbucks first light roast coffee. The name “Starbucks® Blonde Roast” reflects our roasting artistry and indicates a coffee that is light bodied and flavorful – our easiest-drinking coffee."

Wow, that sounds pretty good right? And it is good, it's really good. Here's the bad part: If you show up at Starbucks after 10:00AM and they will say "I'm Sorry, We Don't Have Blond Roast Anymore".  But the problem is, that's not true.  It's available, they just don't want to go to the extra work to make it for you. So, now I always say "Can I get it in a pour over?" To which the barista will usually attempt to discourage me: "Well, yeah, I guess,  but you will have to wait. It will be a little while, is that ok?" "Yes, that's fine"

Starbucks: (1) Make the blonde roast all day (2) Don't tell me you don't have it

Donut Friend

Mothers Day dinner consisted of donuts....yep donuts. 

Donut friend is like Chipotle for donuts. Sydney chose to have her donut stuffed with peanut butter and topped with maple glaze and sprinkles. I had the same but stuffed with whipped cream. David's was similar except stuffed with Bavarian Cream. Brooke had traditional glazed with sprinkles. Sydneys was the best donut I had ever had. 

I'm sure we will go back.

 

 

 

 
 

Guest Blog from Gerald: Christmas Tinner

Gerald is doing an intervention on my poor blogging is offering up this for discussion. Thanks for continuing to check, Gerald. Ewwwwww!!!!

As Seen At El Portal

 

it's Just A Little Guy

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In Case There is No BBQ

 

Best. Hummus. Ever.

Purchased this weekend at Pasadena Farmers Market

First Football Dinner of 2015

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Fortunately the dome lid didn't wreck havoc in the conversation.

Best New Starbucks Idea!

Place your order using your app and it will be ready when you get to the store. This is so fabulous! I have not waited in line or in the drive thru since! Three cheers for Starbucks and their technology!

Annual Crab Feast!

Happy Father's Day!!!!!!

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WDW Dining: Ohana

Our last night we had dinner at Ohana. I had been looking forward to this the entire trip however Brooke was completely sick with a fever. We had the perfect table and it was during fireworks time-very cool as they also played the Wishes Fireworks movie in the restaurant.  The food was fabulous but due to Brooke's sickness we were in and out. I would love to come back and due this one again.

WDW Dining: Whispering Canyon Cafe

We had breakfast here on our last full day. Brooke seemed to be doing pretty well this morning and really enjoyed the crazy antics of the restaurant. Sydney was scared she was going to be brought into the fun but Brooke enjoyed it even galloping through the restaurant on a wooden horse. The food was good here and we would definitely come back to breakfast or try it out for dinner. Fun times.

WDW Dining: Flying Fish Cafe

Day three dinner was at another place I definitely wanted to eat at-The Flying Fish cafe is located at the Boardwalk and looks out onto the water. The food here was great and I would definitely go back. I had the Char crusted New York Steak and it was fabulous. Mom had the Flying Fish Cafe Idaho Potato wrapped Red Snapper. It was a signature dish that was quite flavorful and we both thought it was prepared perfectly. Sydney had the kids fish sticks and Brooke went for the Mickey pasta.