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    • Starbucks Reserve Roastery & Tasting Room

      Posted at 7:16 AM by Brittany, on January 26, 2015

      I have a confession to make. I absolutely, positively, vehemently loathe the phrase, “I can’t even.” When I hear it (or read it) the tiny hairs on the back of my neck stand up like a threatened cat. I don’t know what it is, but I just hate it.

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      I have another confession. Despite my hatred towards the aforementioned phrase, I say it a lot…in my head. I have somehow come to understand the use of this phrase, and have had instances occur where I felt the need to say them, but only in my head.

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      Iced Sparkling Ethiopia Konga Espresso with Mint.

      I finally had my moment. The moment where I could no longer hold the words in. They flew out of my mouth like a kamikaze plane. Once the three words escaped my mouth I quickly followed them with, “I’ve never actually said that out loud! I’ve been saving it for THE moment.” I actually had no idea I was going to ever have “the moment.”

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      The moment when I first saw the inside of the Starbucks Reserve Roastery and my heart jumped into the back of my throat nearly choking me. I was in awe, what a masterpiece this building already was simply from the outside looking in.

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      I still struggle to find the words that properly describe this place. This is truly one of those places you have to see for yourself to understand. This is the type of place that allows you to throw your morals out the window and drink caffeine after 5PM.

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      My first siphon brew. It was pure scientific magic.

      This is the place where possibilities are endless, combinations are creative, and passion is flowing. This is not a Starbucks store, this is a place where science, architecture, creativity, coffee, and quality company collide. I want to live here.

      I ooed, I awed, I laughed, I daydreamed, and I drank enough coffee to fuel a small horse, all while geeking out in so many caffeine influenced ways. A coffee lovers playground. I can’t wait to go back, and lucky for me I see this happening very soon.

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      I couldn’t have asked for a better group of people to experience this with. I’m thankful to work with people that share my passion towards creating the perfect cup.

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      I love my job.

      Q: When’s the last time you experienced something that shook the dirt off your boots? 

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      | 77 Comments Tagged Coffee, Coffee Master, Reserve Roastery, Starbucks
    • Does it Make Me…

      Posted at 6:04 AM by Brittany, on January 23, 2015

      Does is make me obsessive if I can’t stop with the creamy/crunchy combo?

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      Pretzels and almond butter

      -OR-

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      Yogurt/blueberry/banana mush WITH CRUNCHY GRANOLA.

      Does is make me immature if this text message was the highlight of my week?

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      Does it make me impatient if I say I AM SO OVER WINTER. The dry skin, and constant static cling alone are enough to make me a hot angry mess.

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      Silver lining – at least there’s no snow. Knock on wood.

      Does is make me lazy if I haven’t made any time to buy a new SD card for my dSLR? I’ve been using my iPhone for all my photos.20140114-084538

      Does is make me motivated if I’ve not purchased a treat in…far too long. I’m starting to dream about donuts dancing with sprinkles.

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      Does it make me earthy if this is my toothpaste? It’s made of…clay.tooth

      Does it make me a bad student if I plan to skip class today (something you would have NEVER caught me doing last quarter, learning to be lenient), because I’m too excited about finally going to the Starbucks Reserve Roastery??

      Coffee playground here I come.

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      Click photo for more awesome pictures.

      Brace yourselves for some Instagram photos. Happy weekend!

      Q: Fill in the blank: “Does it make me ________?”

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      | 86 Comments Tagged Coffee, Does it Make Me, Food, Instagram, Random, Starbucks, Vegan
    • Nontraditional Ways to Eat Things

      Posted at 7:01 AM by Brittany, on January 20, 2015

      A quick note before I jump into this post: as I type this I’m running off of 1.5oz+6oz+12oz+anentirefrenchpress of coffee, which equals a lot of coffee. I cannot be held responsible for what I do or say within the next few paragraphs.

      I also just got back from a run. Adrenaline is at an all time high. Disclaimer complete.

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      Plus two treadmill miles.

      I like to live life on the wild side. For me that consists of staying awake until 9PM, not wearing deodorant, going 6mph over the speed limit instead of the allowed 5mph, and taking traditional food items and making them…well…nontraditional.

      I also sometimes like to drink a shitton of coffee like I mentioned above. I assure you that’s not an everyday occurrence, but that’s a story for another time.

      Nontraditional food pair #1: Dates and chips on a sandwich.

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      Not just any sandwich, but an almond butter and cinnamon sandwich. Ever subbed dates for your jelly/honey/WhateverYouUseForSugar? Do it. I hope by now in your life you’ve put chips on your sandwiches, and if you haven’t do that too…do that yesterday. What you might not have tried is chips on your nut butter sandwich.

      This genius idea was presented to me by my younger brother. I’d always had chips on the side to balance the texture/salty/sweet/spice for my face hole, but this combination of everything in one bite is so.legit.

      Nontraditional food pair #2: Sweet potato and banana pudding. For breakfast.

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      I’ve been on a huge pumpkin kick the last few months. I eat an entire can mixed with protein, cinnamon, some kind of crunch topping, and once in a while some almond butter. When faced with the “I’m out of pumpkin” dilemma I decided to try a sweet potato instead. HOLY BUTTERSCOTCH! It tasted like pudding.

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      Pudding so good you need Buzz Lightyear to guard it from the cats.

      I blended a large (baked) sweet potato with a frozen banana, cinnamon, a scoop of (plain) protein powder, one dropper full of liquid NuNaturals vanilla stevia, and enough water to blend. Topped with another banana and granola for crunch.

      Best part? No can! Ob.Sessed.

      Nontraditional food pair #3: Chocolate avocado pudding with coconut milk.

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      This is not a new combination, avocado puddings have been around for a while, but THIS one…THIS recipe made me a slave to my fridge. I wish I were kidding, but I woke up TWICE at 2am craving this stuff. It was quite a sight to see me in the kitchen at 2am, spoon in hand, chocolate on face. No shame. OK maybe a little shame.

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      I’ve made avocado pudding before, but hated it. It tasted WAY too much like avocado. The banana in this recipe is KEY. It must not be omitted. Topped with pure coconut milk (the fuller the fat, the better) and a sprig of mint for a refreshing finish!

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      Chocolate Pudding

      •  2 overripe avocados
      • 1 frozen overripe banana
      • 1/2 cup vanilla almond milk
      • 1 heaping tblsp raw honey
      • 2 tblsp room temperature coconut oil (semi solid)
      • 1 tsp pure vanilla
      • 1/2 tsp GROUND chia seeds
      • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
      • 2 dropper fulls of liquid Nunatural vanilla stevia

      –Combine everything into a high speed blender or food processor in the order listed above (liquids/mushy items on the bottom to blend easier.) Once well combined place pudding into the fridge to set for at least 30 minutes.

      I topped mine with both full fat and low fat canned coconut milk, but I found the full fat to be more ideal for a topping due to its thick texture. If you’re looking to minimize some of the fat, low fat works with some chia seeds to thicken. Add a dropper full of stevia for added sweet. I never thought I’d see the day I liked anything stevia related.

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      I draw the line with this pure liquid though, and still don’t like any other stevia products. It weirds me out and the aftertaste is too much for me. I’ve always been a “real deal” sugar kinda girl, but to minimize my consumption this vanilla bottle gets some good use. I blame this girl for sending it to me.

      Now if you’ll excuse me, I have some mac and “cheese” to finish.

      ....with added spinach, tomato, and tempeh. Because keeping it plain would be too traditional.

      …with added spinach, tomato, and tempeh, because keeping it plain would be too traditional…

      Q: What are your favorite nontraditional food combinations?

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      | 123 Comments Tagged Chocolate, Recipe, Running, Vegan
    • The Birthplace of Coffee – Ethiopia Tasting

      Posted at 6:55 AM by Brittany, on January 15, 2015

      When I first started working at Starbucks I swore by Pike Place roast. I never ventured into new coffee territories or tried anything new, it was always a tall Pike. Then I started tasting different blends, becoming more interested in the science behind coffee, and what was once a simple cup of coffee became a full blown passion.

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      Or obsession, you decide.

      I still remember the first time I had the coffee that changed my mind about Pike Place (which is now one of my last choices.) A single origin medium roast, straight from the birthplace of coffee – Ethiopia. This coffee came to Starbucks in 2013, and quickly became my favorite medium roast. I suggest it to others quite often.

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      I consider my coffee palate “more experienced” then it was when I first embarked on my Starbucks journey. Detecting certain flavors and bean combinations is one of my favorite aspects of my job. That and discussing tasting notes with fellow coffee lovers.

      It’s no surprise I love doing coffee tastings, and the week before my Arizona adventure I was able to do FIVE at work tastings. Some with coworkers, and some with customers. One of my tastings involved this beautiful coffee and a treat with these vegan marshmallows. I hadn’t had a rice crispy treat in….8 years?

      Be still my heart this recipe rocked my face.

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      Ingredients

      • 3 tblsp coconut oil
      • 4 cups Dandies Mini marshmallows
      • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
      • 6 cups Trader Joe’s rice cereal
      • 1 packet Trader Joe’s semi sweet chocolate chips (12 oz)

      Directions

      1. Melt coconut oil over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter until well combined.

      2. Add rice cereal and stir until cereal is coated. Pour mixture into a large pan coated with cooking spray or oil. Melt chocolate chips over low heat, and stir constantly until melted. Pour chocolate over the marshmallow mixture and let stand until firm.

      Tasting Notes: Ethiopia is a single origin medium roast coffee with strong cocoa notes and a velvety smooth finish. The chocolate on top of these bars captured the cocoa notes beautifully, and the smoothness of these beans complemented the peanut butter perfectly. My taste-buds were singing all day long. Perfect pairing.

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      Swoon.

      It’s things like this that shows me how coffee is so much more than a jolt of caffeine or a mid day pick me up. It’s a moment to connect with people around you, to broaden your mind on flavors, combinations, and origins. There are so many different options, and I love every opportunity I get to learn and explore.

      Q(s):

      • What’s your favorite at home roast, and why!?
      • Ever made your own marshmallow bars?

      b

      | 75 Comments Tagged Chocolate, Coffee, Coffee Master, Recipe, Starbucks
    • A Side of Tips

      Posted at 7:11 AM by Brittany, on January 12, 2015

      Here’s how this post is going to work: I’m going to randomly share a few updates in my life, because despite this article telling me I shouldn’t (number 2) this is my life and I do what I waaaannnt. Plus I disagree with that article.

      Then I’m going to share a life tip related to the update. Got it? Good.

      -Coffee. In the world of black crack things are smooth, pun intended. Starbucks has released Casi Cielo and I’ve had a few at work coffee tastings with the brew. My favorite tasting was one that my manager conducted. (Side note: I’m totally still sipping on Christmas blend while I write this post.)

      Coffee and cookies.

      Coffee and cookies.

      She always goes above and beyond to ensure I can partake in things. These are vegan cookies, and the gingersnap flavors paired great. I love my people.

      COFFEE TIP: When brewing your morning coffee, pour hot water into your mug while you’re waiting. This will warm up your mug (duh) and minimize heat loss.

      -Running. My running has been fantastic. Like…I can’t believe it’s not butter fantastic. I’m going to blame the fact that I have an excellent balance in my life right now. It’s also hard to beat fantastic views and post run showers/feasting.

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      (Winter) RUNNING TIP: If you have the option, start your run inside. I despise running on my treadmill for long distances as much as I despise cold lungs. Combining indoor/outdoor helps my mental stability and gives me big fat warm lungs.

      -School. Ohhh boyyyy, here we go. I’m a solid week into the next level of my chemistry class…and…it’s going OK. I’m knocking on every patch of wood I see after typing that out. I refuse to let this class go down in flames like the last class. I finished the last class with a B, so I’m hoping for AT LEAST a B+ this time.

      For this I also blame life balance. Funny how switching things around to provide a routine can benefit the overall flow of life. If you can, I suggest you try it.

      Usually the case for me.

      Usually the case for me.

      SCHOOL TIP: This actually goes for school/work/anything really..PACK YOUR LUNCH. Seriously, you’ve all heard it before, so DO IT! Prepping your meals ENSURES a healthy intake which ensures my favorite word: B A L A N C E. It also helps your pants to fit despite sitting for longer periods of time. I like when my pants fit.

      -Food. I’ve had the chance to get some baking in (there’s that balance again.) along with some solid meals. My current obsessions are: raw desserts, and anything with coconut flour. I’ve also been really into making things without refined sugars.

      I made this…

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      …and these…

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      Cliccckkk.

      I subbed flax eggs for both of those, and swapped sugars for raw honey. The muffins came out perfect, but my bread looked like a sunken ship. The icing was too watery and made my bread too moist. Waste not though, I turned it into more of a bread pudding because the flavor was still good!

      FOOD TIP: Try using food to add sweetness to your baked goods. Dates, bananas, apples, raw honey, maple syrup, and more. All of these have helped satisfy my sweet tooth while allowing me to feel good about what I’m putting into my face hole.

      CliffsNotes Version: When life is balanced, things work together like a beautifully harmonized song. All that’s missing is a mountain adventure. and cake.

      Q: What’s your life tip for the day? 

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      | 69 Comments Tagged Coffee, Random, Running, School, Starbucks
    • Chocolate Caramel Peanut Bites

      Posted at 7:22 AM by Brittany, on January 8, 2015

      It’s not often I make a treat so delicious that I jump through hoops of fire to share them. These caramel bites are one of those treats, but I’ll explain more in a minute.

      IMG_9150aI’d been wanting to try a plant based caramel sauce for quite some time now and after perusing the world wide web for ideas, I complied a few different recipes to come up with this one. Delicious with chocolate, but also a star on its own. 
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      Now back to my aforementioned fire jumping story. When attempting to photograph these delicious bites, my cameras SD card decided it wanted to go to Hawaii..indefinitely. You can imagine my dismay when wanting to document this caramel, because clearly when on vacation things like this become very important.

      This picture was one of the many failed results.

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      I’m all for abstract art, but these wonky photos just weren’t going to work. After many failed attempts I decided to try plan B. I took a different SD card, plugged it into my camera and voila. I probably tried five times to get the photos. Oye.

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      I guess you could say I wanted documentation bad enough.

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      Chocolate Caramel Peanut Bites

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      For the chocolate

      • 1 Cup Virgin Coconut Oil
      • 1/2 Cup Raw Cacao Powder
      • 1/4 Cup Natural Maple Syrup

      For the caramel

      • 10-12 Large Soaked Medjool Dates
      • 2 Tbsp Raw honey
      • 2 Tbsp Almond Butter
      • 2 Tbsp Coconut Oil
      • 1 1/2 Tsp Vanilla Extract

      Directions

      1. Take the pit out of your dates, and let soak for 15-20 minutes/while prepping everything else.
      2. For the chocolate – place all ingredients into a high speed blender or food processor and blend until well combined. Set aside.
      3. For the caramel – place all ingredients into a high speed blender or food processor and blend until well combined.
      4. Coat small muffin tin with a layer of chocolate, thick enough for the bites to pop out easily. Layer in caramel, and top with more chocolate. Once covered I added a few raw peanuts for extra crunch.
      5. Place bites into freezer until hardened. I left mine in the freezer until I was ready to eat them. The coconut oil makes them a bit soft if left out at room temperature.
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      You’d better believe I brought these to work for a coffee tasting. They went great with one of Starbucks Reserve Coffee’s: Columbia El Peñol. Also paired with dried fruit, we hit all the tasting notes of nuts, fruits, and chocolate. Total tongue party.

      When it was all said and done, I enjoyed this recipe as more of a “bowl” than a bite. Same layering directions, but into a small bowl to eat with a spoon. Or hands.

      Q: Would you have given up after the first camera fail, or persevered to get the photo? I almost gave up, but alas I did not. 

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      | 76 Comments Tagged Chocolate, Coffee Tasting, Recipe, Starbucks
    • Unplugged

      Posted at 6:57 AM by Brittany, on January 5, 2015

      I’m back from my week long Arizonian adventure, and I was almost 100% absent from anything and everything blog related. I did read some posts each morning to accompany my coffee in order to make room for my breakfast, and I even posted one measly post, but the rest of my time was spent…away from my computer.

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      In typical recap format, here’s a count up of a few things I did last week.

      One – trip to the theater. This show was FANTASTIC.

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      Two – mountains climbed.

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      Three – lovely bike rides. I rode a tandem bike for the first time. Scariest moment of the entire trip and I nearly lost my lunch out of fear, which could go two ways.

      I’ll let you use your imagination for that last sentence.

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      Four – pots of coffee. I use a French press at home, but without this I brewed my morning coffee in a pot. I drank about four pots this trip which is 2x more than my normal coffee consumption. No regrets.

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      This is not a pot of coffee, rather it is a coffee roaster I saw at the Phoenix airport. Random, and photo worthy.

      Five – days of running. Loved kicking off my half marathon training in the flat lands.

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      Six – Marvel movies. Last year my family and I had a Harry Potter marathon and finished them all. This year we started watching Marvel movies. Not in order, so I still have more to watch, but I greatly enjoyed oogling Tom Hiddleston in Thor.

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      • I ate the best $2 tacos I’ve ever had .

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      • I was gifted 20 pounds of food for Christmas that took up two giant shopping bags. Including multiple grains and pastas. I got it all home.
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      Kinda like this.

      • I got a new iPhone. Somuchfaster. I used it to snap multiple photos of the mountains on my flight home.

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      Unplugging was great, and I’d like to give a shout out to my Arizona family for handling my “hanger” when it reared it’s ugly head. Similar to the Hulk in all those Marvel movies, I’m a different person when I get hungry.

      They handled me like a champ. Thanks guys.

      …and just like that, it’s back to school and work today. Happy Monday.

      Q: Favorite Marvel movie?

      brittany

      | 67 Comments Tagged Arizona, Coffee, Explore, Running, Vacation, Vegan
    • Brain Splurge with a Side of Fun Facts

      Posted at 6:43 AM by Brittany, on December 30, 2014

      Whole lotta random coming atcha in 3…2…1…

      – Christmas was great this year, calm and casual just the way I like it. I gifted my mom tickets to see one of my favorite artists, because he happens to be playing with the Seattle Symphony. I knew she would like the symphony, and I would like him. Win.

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      Fun Fact: I’ve never been to a concert. Unless you count a local radio stations throw together of artists that I went to when I was 12 with my friend and her dad. All I remember is a light up pin and ear plugs. I’m not going to count that.arrow– I escaped to the mountains on another solo hike last week. I decided waiting on other people wasn’t worth it, so off I went with my Mace and kitchen knife.

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      Fun Fact: I LOVE the look of rustic, old, and tattered things. Buildings, cars, boats, you name it. I drove past that boat pictured above many times and finally stopped to take a picture. Look close and you’ll spy a chicken and a cow.arrow– I have officially entered the world of plant based caramel sauce. I hesitate to say “vegan” because I do use honey, but it’s close enough folks. Here is is pictured with a recipe I plan to share later this week. I’m absolutely obsessed.

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      Fun Fact: This recipe inspired me to start making more raw like treats.arrow– I’m in Arizona until the 4th of January. Mountains no longer look the same as the above photo from my solo hike. Not a green tree in sight, just red red rocks.

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      Entering desert land, last of the white mountains.

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      Fun Fact: Sunshine is a drug, and I’m prepared to overdose.arrow-I’ve started training for my next half marathon in March. Running in Arizona has been an ego boost of sorts. FLAT lands mean quicker paces. Busting out an average 9:20 pace after taking months off doesn’t happen in my area, much too hilly.

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      Fun Fact: Arizona is having one of its coldest winters. Almost feels like home.

       Q: What’s your fun fact of the day?

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      | 72 Comments Tagged Arizona, Fun fact, Half Marathon, Random, Run, Vacation
    • “Nearly Raw” – Chocolate Banana Coffee Squares

      Posted at 6:28 AM by Brittany, on December 27, 2014

      I know what you’re thinking, “nearly raw, how can you be nearly raw?” Said in a tone similar to Hermione Granger upon meeting Nearly Headless Nick. Aside from a couple ingredients in this recipe everything is raw, thus “nearly” raw.

      Just roll with it.

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      Christmas has come and gone, which means it’s time for the next seasonal coffee at Starbucks. Casi Cielo is back (available to the public soon) and this meant a coffee tasting was in order. A smooth, single origin coffee with notes of lemon and cocoa.

      I paired this with a creamy, chocolate bar made from dates, bananas, and almonds. Naturally sweetened with honey and maple, & topped with ground coffee of course.

      Chocolate Banana Coffee Squares

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      Ingredients

      • 12 medium sized medjool dates
      • 1/2 cup dark chocolate salted almonds <—definitely not raw
      • 1/4 cup raw walnuts
      • 2 medium sized ripe bananas, the spottier the better
      • 1/4 cup raw almond butter
      • 1.5 tblsp raw honey
      • 1.5 tblsp maple syrup
      • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
      • 3/4 tblsp fresh UNbreweed ground coffee beans ( I suggest a coffee with natural cocoa notes, but if you don’t care use whatever. I used Starbucks Ethiopia beans)
      • pinch of lemon zest (optional)

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      Directions

      First: Soak your dates in warm water for about 30 minutes. Once soaked, add dates into a high speed blender (or food processor) along with chocolate salted almonds, and walnuts. Blend or mix until well combined and then pour into a medium sized pan, about 8 x 6 in. Spread date mix evenly into the pan.

      Second: Blend your bananas into a mash, and then add almond butter, honey, maple syrup, and cocoa powder. Blend until well combined. Pour this mix onto the evenly spread date mixture and spread evenly. Sprinkle coffee grounds over the top and swirl into the mix until no dry particles are visible. Or you can blend this in before pouring.

      Once everything is combined place into freezer to set. Freeze time may vary, and I left mine to set overnight. These are very creamy and need to stay in the freezer when not being consumed. Eating the entire pan can help prevent melting.

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      I decided not only did these squares need a dust of lemon zest, they needed ice cream, and an affogato shot. I needed an adult ice cream sundae.

      Tasting Notes: The cocoa matched perfectly, and the lemon zest on top complemented the lemon notes within the beans. I was surprised by how the flavors in the coffee really brought out the banana flavor of the bars. Next time I think I’ll try this pairing without the bananas because although delicious, the banana flavor was a bit strong for this specific coffee tasting. I still ate a handful with a side of coffee.

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      A perfect way to end the Christmas season.

      Q: What’s your favorite “raw” recipe? 

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      | 41 Comments Tagged Coffee, Coffee Master, Coffee Tasting, Recipe, Starbucks
    • Early Morning Confessions

      Posted at 6:09 AM by Brittany, on December 22, 2014

      1. On Friday I went to my first spin class in weeks. I was quickly reminded why it’s important to stay on top of cardio. Holy tired sweat fest. So I went again yesterday for 90 min spin, and then went for a 2 hr hike. Time to get back in running shape.

      2. Last week I got an e-mail informing me that if I bought a $30 gift card at The Veggie Grill I would get a free entree. I bought the card…for myself. Then I ate a free meal.

      My free meal.

      “BLT” with smoked tempeh bacon, avocado, and a garlic aioli on sourdough. Swoon.

      3. I balanced out my selfish gift card purchase by sharing a $5 oatmeal cookie with a stranger on the streets of Seattle. I hope she enjoyed it more than I did.

      4. I’ve been branching out of my drip coffee bubble and getting something different. Americanos have a caramel sweetness to them thanks to the espresso beans.

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      This goes so well with my morning apple or banana.

      5. I have been driving my car without a hubcap for OVER TWO YEARS NOW. I inquired about a new one once, but decided I was too cheap to buy one.

      6. Looks like my patience payed off because my amazing coworker/friend (he chose me for his secret Santa) BOUGHT ME A NEW HUBCAP! SO JAZZED.

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      7. I won a coffee selling competition at work, and the prize is a trip to the new reserve roasting plant with my boss and the aforementioned coworker (he won the following week.) Basically my boss is paying for us to go to Seattle and drink coffee.

      8. Lily…makes…gorgeous….things. Click here for adorable stuff.

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      9. Once upon a time I used to drink one cup of coffee. One. And I wouldn’t even finish it. Lately I’ve been drinking nearly my entire morning French press. It’s soothing.

      10. FIVE MORE SLEEPS UNTIL I’M SUNNING MY SKIN IN ARIZONA!

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      Q: What’s your confession?

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      | 69 Comments Tagged Arizona, Cardio, Coffee, Confessions, Spinning, Starbucks
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