Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte is one of their most popular holiday specialty drinks. It’s become so popular that it seems to be released earlier and earlier – in 2023 it was released in late August! What spices make this fall favorite so popular that it’s released in the summer? The spices used in the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte are cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. We’ll reveal the other ingredients in the PSL [...]

Here are 100 foods and beverages that start with the letter Z. There are so many great foods from different parts of the world that will help you grow your recipe book! Check out these 100 foods that will introduce you to a new world of flavors!  Foods That Start with the Letter Z – Alphabetized Here is an alphabetically arranged chart of 100 foods and beverages starting with the letter Z, which you can use to [...]

As we renovate our 1954 home, finding mold is one of my biggest fears. I’m someone who often turns to natural cleaning products around my home, but is something like apple cider vinegar enough for removing mold?  Apple cider vinegar does have antimicrobial properties and in some cases, vinegar may help inhibit the growth of mold or even kill it when applied directly to surfaces. However, for severe mold infestations, I [...]

The beginning of 2024 marked some big news for Starbucks chains and customers everywhere when Starbucks became the first national coffee retailer to accept personal reusable cups – not just for in-store orders, but also for mobile and drive-thru orders. This is all part of an effort to help reduce cup waste sent to landfills in the US and Canada. Back in 2022, Starbucks set a goal to reduce their overall waste by 50% by the [...]

Any great coffee chain is bound to offer at least a few great breakfast options, and Starbucks is no exception. With a wide array of prepared breakfast items, both hot and cold, Starbucks offers more than just pumpkin spice lattes and shaken espressos. From breakfast sandwiches and bakery items to oatmeal and yogurt, the entire Starbucks menu is full of options for your morning meal. Need a quick and convenient breakfast, [...]

Starbucks, like many major chains, is known for being quick and convenient. Which is why it doesn’t just make for an easy coffee run to pick up that iced blonde vanilla latte or flat white on the way to work, but it's also a great stop for a grab-and-go breakfast or lunch. But it can be hard to keep up with the entire Starbucks menu and its current offerings. Some items have come and gone while others keep a regular [...]