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Recent Posts Tagged With 'drinks'

Jul 13

Iced Coffee and Carrot Cake at Cafe on the Common

There are Dunkin Donuts on every corner in the Metro West area, Boston, and the state of Massachusetts in general. I’ve had too many bad experiences to return for their coffee, except if I’m driving long-distance and it’s the only p (read full article)

Breakfast, Cafe on the Common, carrot cake, coffee, Dessert, drinks, iced coffee, lunch, Restaurant Review, Restaurants

Jun 21

Beer and Haggis at The Haven in Jamaica Plain

When I was in college I spent a semester in Edinburgh, Scotland, so I was excited to see a new Scottish pub open in Jamaica Plain, MA! Before you go: brunch 10:30-3pm, dinner 6pm, bar open all day 4pm: Entering the small foyer of The Haven, five peo (read full article)

Boston, Dessert, Dinner, drinks, haggis, Jamaica Plain, Restaurant Review, Restaurants, Scotland, Scottish food

May 04

Mango Berry Smoothie

The weather this morning was beautiful! I made a mango and mixed berry smoothie with grapefruit juice and vanilla yogurt.  Having fruit in the freezer is great so that I can make them without using ice cubes.  Plus, I think the perfect smoothie is (read full article)

drinks, mango, mixed berry, recipe, smoothie, summer

May 02

Green Tea – Jasmine Dragon Pearls from Teavana

This morning I made Jasmine Dragon Pearls (Green Tea) from Teavana.  My boyfriend convinced me to purchase this and I’m glad he did: there is definitely a huge difference between tea bags and loose leaves when it comes to green tea (and most (read full article)

Breakfast, drinks, Green Tea, Jasmine Pearls, review, tea, Teavana

Apr 30

Cloud 9 Rooibos Tea from Teavana

I love making a pot of tea in the morning. Cloud 9 Rooibos (from Teavana) is so fresh, delicious, and beautiful.  It has light citrus flavors and there are little pieces of strawberry!  I’m definitely going to enjoy this through the summer ( (read full article)

Breakfast, drinks, review

Mar 03

Pupusas at El Guanaco

my take-home pupusa El Guanaco in South Hadley, MA is easy to pass by – there is a small sign along the road and the small restaurant is set back a bit, nestled between two larger buildings. I’ve only had the pupusas (I ordered them fille (read full article)

Dinner, drinks, horchata, mexican, pupusas, Restaurants, review, Salvadorian

Mar 02

Iced Chai Latte at the Thristy Mind

I went to the Thirsty Mind today to do some work.  It’s located in South Hadley, MA, across the street from Mount Holyoke College.  I’ve been hearing about this place for a while, so I was glad to finally visit for a few hours. the coff (read full article)

coffee, coffee shop, drinks, iced chai latte, review

Feb 16

Shrimp Scampi at Mario’s in Rochester

Wanting Italian food for her birthday, my sister asked a few of her Rochesterian friends to suggest a good place for dinner.  After great reviews of Mario’s, my mom, sister, and I ventured over. Upon entering, there is a small bar and a fairly (read full article)

Dessert, Dinner, drinks, fettuccine alfredo, Italian food, Mario's, martini, Restaurant Review, Rochester, shrimp scampi

Feb 09

Turkey sandwich and asparagus soup at Open Face

My mom knows how to find great restaurants.  It might be her superior web searching skills, or maybe a bit of luck, but regardless, I give her all of the credit for bringing me to Open Face, a sandwich shop in Rochester, NY.  We went out to Rochest (read full article)

drinks, lunch, Restaurant Review, Rochester, sandwich, Soup, tea

Dec 29

Sunomono & Tilapia Sashimi at Sushi Thai Garden

Yesterday I ate lunch with a friend at Sushi Thai Garden in Saratoga Springs.  The temperature rose a few degrees and the sun was finally shining (brightly enough to begin melting frozen paths in Congress Park, which proved to be a challenge for my (read full article)

drinks, review

Dec 29

Teavana Tea

The day before Christmas, I ventured over to Teavana.  My purpose of visiting the store was to find a gift for my mom, plus I wanted to sample some tea.  The tasting stations throughout the store are wonderful, particularly for someone, such as mys (read full article)

drinks, tea

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