It was my sister Shannon‘s birthday and Shannnn, Jamie and I went down to the beaches for brunch. We wanted to walk along the boardwalk with a cold drink. They opted for “Teapop” at David’s Tea (combination of Perrier and peach tea if I remember correctly) which is the very healthy and surprisingly refreshing choice. I […]
Suzie the Foodie Spy Investigates McDonald’s For Summer Decaf Coffee Drinks
You know I LOVE McDonald’s Coffee Iced Frappé! I was crazy for it until I almost ended up in the hospital when I realized… Yes, it is actually made with REAL coffee beans! Which I did not know because I originally went straight to their page on ingredients and allergens: Says nothing about coffee or […]
Suzie the Foodie Spy Investigates Tim Hortons
Product Review of McDonald’s Caramel Chocolate Coffee Iced Frappuccino
One of the benefits of signing up for McDonald’s newsletter is you get to hear about the deals and new products first. A special McCafe drink for just $1.99?! I am in! The Product Caramel Chocolate Collection?! That sounded UBER sweet but considering I had the week from hell last week, I wanted a treat. […]
Product Review of McDonald’s Crème Brûlée Latte
Drowning My Sorrows In Whipped Cream
Mini Devil’s Food Cupcakes with Mocha Frosting
What do you do when you have a large class of drawing students to bake for to celebrate your last class together but only have so much energy? You turn to Martha Stewart’s Cupcake cookbook and take her recipe for Devil’s Food Cupcakes, divide the recipe in half and convert it to mini cupcakes. That way […]
Intel About Starbucks’ Blonde Hazelnut Latte
I really wanted to try Starbucks Blonde Hazelnut Latte when I went to one of their locations after my drawing class. I ordered an iced version, paid and then found out… You can not get it in decaf! Damn it! “Lightly roasted coffee that’s soft, mellow and flavorful. Easy-drinking on its own and delicious with milk, […]
Coffee Date at Cafe Deux Soleils on The Drive in Vancouver
Last weekend we had the opportunity to go for a walk along The Drive on Commercial for a little window shopping followed by some coffee and a treat. Our intended plan was to end up at Cafe Deux Soleils at 2096 Commercial Drive in Vancouver, a place I have heard about a lot from Reg but I had yet […]