RAVE: Dark Cherry Mocha

As a girl who's appreciation for coffee started at a local (what has since turned regional) coffee house, I'm slightly ashamed to admit that I've jumped on the Starbucks bandwagon.

But let's be honest here, it's directly across the street from my office and I have gift cards that I received at Christmas that need to be used. Plus, it's not like I drink it every day...

Wait, what is my deal - why am I defending myself?

I drink Starbucks on occasion...deal with it.

Moving on.

So the other day I was feeling like something other than the standard Americano (espresso and water - it's smoother than their coffee that kicks you in the mouth), and notice they were featuring a dark chocolate cherry drink. Uh, yum!

I've always been a fan of the chocolate covered cherry so how bad could it be, right? So I ordered me up a soy dark cherry mocha latte and needless to say my taste buds were thrilled.

As you can imagine, I've been waiting for the opportune time to order another, and as I sit here this morning, I can't help but feel that my workday is a little bit better with the liquid chocolate covered cherry that sits in front of me.

Highly recommended!

Cheers!

-A

RAVE: Chocolate Peanut Butter Chex Mix

It seems that food manufacturers have been listening to my cravings as of late: anything with the chocolate/peanut butter combination.

What's better than these two sweet treats together?

How about a little added salt?

As I was perusing the convenience shop for some something chocolate, these chocolate peanut butter Chex caught my eye. Naturally, I had to purchase them.

Let me just say, the bag didn't last long. And no, I didn't share.

Chex Mix has always been one of my favorite snacks. It's healthier than chips and has a great crunch - I'm all about texture. I've been known to stock up on all sorts of flavors of Chex Mix when it's on sale. Yummy!

This Chex variety had the consistency of puppy chow (you know, that chocolatey, powdered sugar mix you used to take in for 1st grade snack time), and the peanuts had a nice little glaze on them.

My only beef is that the pretzels were not chocolate coated. But if you ate them in a handful with the Chex pieces, it was the perfect combination of sweet and salty.

Next time you're looking for a treat, and your sweet tooth is battling your salt craving, check out this little treat.

You won't be disappointed.

Cheers!

-A