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Affogato – Vanilla Ice Cream, Espresso, Caramel Sauce and Salted Nuts

Affogato - Vanilla Ice Cream 'Drowned' in Espresso with Caramel Sauce and Salted Nuts

Have any of you ever had an Affogato from Starbucks in the past couple of years? I would hear people order them but had no idea what they were. I ‘might’ do the occasional latte but I’m an Americano girl through and through so I never usually opt for the fancy schmancy drinks that are [...]

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Starbucks Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate

Starbucks Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate

I love this drink from Starbucks Signature Line of Hot Chocolates; for those who love the combination of sweet and salty; this is one drink to try. The hot chocolate is smooth, creamy, thicker than a lot of hot chocolates and very rich; it’s really best served with Fleur De Sel salt; using regular table salt [...]

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Hot Chocolate

This is so good! I’ve often made the mix as an easy holiday gift, just mix all but the milk and present to recipients in a container with a recipe card with instructions for use. 8 cups milk 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon ground [...]

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