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Farewell ECNC

When I arrived here in ECNC, I was green, relatively speaking. I had never worked at a daily or had I been on the East Coast ever.

Young and semi-fresh out of college, I was looking for something new and exciting. A new territory to explore, new adventures and a new home. I found those things here in the past 18 months.

I’ve found new friends, new techniques and memories that will last a life time.

I’ve broken my personal best in a 5K, learned that small towns close down on Sundays and that the beach is a great place to ease the mind.

I learned that Muddy’s and Coasters are the places to hang out and meet new people. Levels isn’t as bad as everyone says it is. Pineapple Cafe is the place to go for lunch and Wildflower Cafe for dessert. Debbie is the go to girl, when you want a good glass of wine.

These things and more will stay with me for the rest of my life.

I am moving on, back to Texas. Back home everyone says.

But I’ll be taking a lot more back with me and not all of it is furniture.

I thank all of you for reading this blog and to the Daily for giving me a chance. It has been a pleasure, working here and meeting all of you.

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Taking weight loss to the web

I am an avid reader of Fit City, a fitness blog by Pam LeBlanc at the Statesman. The blog keeps me in the loop with Austin events, runners and some interesting stories.

One that I’ve been keeping track of is the Out of Control Fat Roll stories/blog, which is chronicling four friends trying to become healthier and well lose their “muffin tops.” The clencher, whoever lost the most weight would get a pair of designer jeans bought by the three others.

It inspired me. These four women coming together to get healthy together. Being healthy is always a struggle with work and life, but these girls realize the importance of it. They know that you sometimes fall of, but you can always get back on. And they are telling the whole world on the Internet.

That’s something I could never do. Sure, I can write about events, my personal records, running, but I am not posing in a bikini for the whole world (oh yeah, forgot to mention, the loser has to upload a photo of herself in a bikini on the blog).

Their story has made me to start making plans with my girlfriends. Like the ever lingering question of the ultramarathon. A question that has lingered since junior year in college, when my girlfriend asked me to run one with her eventually. I said yes and have been avoiding it ever since.

However, I can’t avoid it for long because it was brought up again, when my girl friend started to talk about ultramarathons and a series that starts in February with a 50k. I cringed.

Granted, I’ve completed a marathon, hell, I’ve completed two, but 26.2 miles is long enough. But for her I will. I’ll run 50, I’ll run 100. Cause it will be an amazing experience. Crazy, maybe, but it will be another adventure that will push me to a new place. Plus, my girl friend and I can be crazy together in this adventure because who really wants to do something this crazy alone?

Oh, and the Fatroll girls, they have a winner and are in phase II. But I’m not going to give away the ending, you should do that by clicking the link.

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Personal record in not so great weather

I saw the weather for today, last night before I went home and groaned. It was suppose to be cold and rainy. Not good for my first race in a month. However, I had signed up, I had raise money for Susan G. Komen foundation, my mother told me over the phone, I’d better run. I nodded at her comment and sighed.

Cold weather and I don’t like each other. Actually, I despise cold weather. Friends talk about snowboarding, skiing and snow and I physically cringe. Days below 50 degrees, you’ll find me inside bundled up.

My first marathon was in 32 degree weather in Phoenix, I’m still amazed that I ran it. And on days like today, when it’s dreary, I remind myself of that day. Nothing could be worse than 32 degrees for 4 hours and 40 minutes.

That’s the pep talk I gave myself at 5:30 a.m. I got dressed slowly, late to leave EC and arrived early in Virginia Beach for the Race for the Cure.

I arrived early enough to see the breast cancer survivor strut and to warm up (more like make sure I don’t freeze to death). I like to be near the front knowing I’ll fall back and into my stride.

In the first mile, I wanted to quit. My lungs were burning due to the cold air and my brain wanted me stop, pleading me really. However, my body kept going and wouldn’t stop. I don’t think it would have let me.

I fell into the grove and next thing I know I see King Neptune in front of me, probably a 1/2 mile up. A triathlon trainee next to me with his couch that I had kept pace with, I soon pass. Then I see the clock, 28:45. Wait?! What?!

My eyes kept on the clock, I was under 30 minutes. I was going to be close to 29 minutes. I pushed a little harder and made it around 29:10. Meaning?!!! I a) beat my goal and b) I shaved a mile off my time.

I’m still on that runner’s high. However, it also means that I can run faster on my slower days and push myself to speed train. Two things that I’m not looking forward to, but if it means a faster pace and quicker time. Well, maybe just maybe, I’ll start hitting the track.

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New favorite App

So I love my Iphone. It has become an extension of my right hand. It’s always within a foot of me and yes, I often sleep with it, but that’s more due to security reasons.

But I also, love it for it’s training apps. I’m currently using RK-Free for running. The App monitors my speed, my distance and my time, which is perfect for me. This is because I’m more worried about speed and distance than my heart rate.

My goal currently is to get back to ten-minute miles. And occasionally looking at my Iphone during my run often encourages me to run faster.

What’s your favorite App?

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Calories on restaurant receipts

I was glancing over Serious Eats today, when I came across a post about Burgerville, out of Washington and Oregon, who puts calories on guests’ receipts.

I reread it a couple times due to the shock. The restaurant seriously gave guests a receipt with calories on it.

Now I know that NYC restaurant menus now have calories on them and its a growing trend, but personally I’m not a fan.

I’m not going to a restaurant, worrying about calories or what I’m going to eat. I already eat sensibly. When I go out, I don’t want to know how many calories are in that cheesecake or a burger. Why? Because usually I’m eating that dessert after a long run, where calories don’t matter. Or I’m eating it because I only eat certain things at restaurants like sushi or a BBQ.

What I think needs to happen is for restaurants to go from having super sizes to having small, medium and large. Also, bigger restaurants need to cut portions sizes not only will it cut costs, but it may draw more people in the doors. That way calories don’t need to be printed on receipts and I don’t feel to guilty about downing that burger.

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Cool weather=perfect running

Growing up in Texas, there weren’t always 4 seasons. Sometimes we’d skip from summer to winter or fall to spring. The day before I left for my first marathon for my 21st birthday, I ran Townlake in Austin in shorts and sports bra. Later to get to Phoenix to find myself in 32 degree weather and when I got back to Austin it was snowing. That’s the perfect example of Texas weather. Mild one day, extreme the next.

However, that’s not the East Coast and not North Carolina. Since moving to the Tar Heel state, I’ve seen and felt all four seasons. Personally, I love spring and fall the best because they are the PERFECT running seasons. The morning are crisp and cool enough to keep the body from getting overheated and the days are sunny and not to hot.

I find myself running farther and longer now compared to this summer, when my legs felt heavy and stiff. My mileage has increased and I no longer want to take rest days, but because of my broken foot earlier this year, I do.

All I can hope for is that this weather stays awhile, so I can spend more days running outside.

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End of an era

Tonight after getting home, I checked my usual news Web sites- NYT, LA Times, Statesman. I usually start with NYT, but tonight I started with the LA Times. And boy was I in for a shocker, when I read some of the top headlines, one of which being, “Gourmet magazine to stop publishing.”

Wait hold the phone? What?

Granted I haven’t bought Gourmet in a year or two, when I realized I wouldn’t be able to afford lavish trips to Europe to eat the fancy food the writers seemed to be eating, but a girl could always dream. I was always a Bon Appetit girl, myself. However, my college gym workouts were spent reading Gourmet for a year.

Hell, Gourmet magazine supplied me with more than one mouth watering dessert that my friends devoured at my dinner parties. When I moved, I tore out the recipes that sounded good or that I knew were good. And as I sit here typing this, all I want to do is pick up a copy and flip through its glossy pages.

I even have every copy of Ruth Reichl’s books. She made me laugh and cry with her candid food memoirs. She is a food goddess and is my favorite among my food books.

Gourmet, though it features high end food and exotic locations, is a staple in the food community. Knowing that its last issue is coming, saddens me a little. I know nothing could replace it. At least with the life that Reichl has given to the magazine.

So tomorrow, I’ll pick up a copy of Gourmet. Maybe put together an invitation for a Gourmet magazine party. Or maybe I’ll do what I did in college, take the magazine to the gym and read it as I work out.

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A little bocce?

Last year, I had my first chance to experience the game known as bocce ball or some may call it lawn bowling. I fell in love it. Odd really, I never knew throwing heavy little balls down a grass court could be so fun. But it was; it is.

After the first tournament, from my office window, I often stared at Mariners’ Wharf, wondering when I could play bocce, again. Why, the courts ever go away and why couldn’t I go out right then and play.

I don’t keep score. I’m not that competitive. Sure, I like to win, but I don’t mind me screwing up or throwing a game. It’s like bowling. You bowl to catch up with friends and to enjoy a beer or two, not to worry about the scoreboard.

I know people get serious about it, hell, my teammates take it pretty seriously. Me, I’m there for the fun, to meet new people and to roll a few. And that’s the mentality, I went with today, when my team “Good News” hit the court.

And I have to say we played pretty well. Won two games before we lost the last one, which caused us to be out of the sweet 16. However, I caught up with people I hadn’t seen since the last tournament, I visited with friends and I got to throw a few. To meet that is worth more than any medal or trophy.

So thanks to the judges and to Robert Tadlock for putting on the event. Can’t wait for next year. Or maybe you’ll see me out playing, while the courts are still fresh.

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A month of awareness

October is a month of awareness. It is Breast Cancer Awareness month.

According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), an estimated 192,370 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed among women in the United States this year. An estimated 40,170 women are expected to die from the disease in 2009 alone. And there are more than 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in U.S. alone.

No one in my family has ever been diagnosed, but family friends have. And that is the reason I have personally taken on the challenge of running the Race for a Cure 5K in Virginia Beach. I have never run in one though I have participated in many 5Ks.

This race isn’t about the t-shirt or running the fastest. It’s about supporting family and friends because breast cancer is a cancer we have all seen whether it be a family member, a friend or a coworker.

Race day is Oct. 17 and I am looking forward to it. I’m dressing in pink, even pulling old running shoes out of the closet. I know there are going to be laughter and tears among me, but most of all there will be triumph.

If you would like to run in the Race for the Cure 5K in Virginia Beach go to www.komentidewater.org.

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Area fitness events

Camden County Fall Into Cycling
Dismal Swamp Trail in South Mills, follow a 40 mile supervised bike loop through Camden countryside, lunch will be served at Dismal Swamp State Park, $30. Must pre-register and registration is limited to 100 participants. Saturday, Sept. 26.
Contact: 771-8333

Kitty Hawk Heritage Day 5K
Saturday, Sept. 26, 9 a.m.
See their Web site for more information.

Neptune Festival 8k
Saturday, Sept. 26, 8 a.m.
To sign up see their Web site.

Edenton Peanut Festival Run 5K
Oct. 3 8 a.m.
Go to their Web site to sign up.

Special Olympics Bocce Ball Tournament
The 2nd Annual Special Olympics Fundraiser Bocce Ball Tournament will take place at Waterfront Park. Team registration starts at 8 a.m., followed immediately by opening ceremonies. Tournament play begins promptly at 10 a.m. Trophies will be awarded to winning team.
Contact: Robert Tadlock, 338-7775

Race for the Cure
Oct. 17, 8 a.m.
See their Web site for more information.

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Ready for a Wine Festival

Looking for something to do this weekend, then look no further than Jarvisburg.

The 7th annual Food and Wine Festival is happening this weekend out at Sanctuary Vineyards. They will have food and wine from around Currituck County, plus live music.

I went last year and had a great time. The music was great and so was the wine. The event starts at noon and goes until 6 p.m. Cost is $15 in advance and $20 the day of the event. For more information see the Sanctuary Vineyards website.

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In season: pumpkin

Today is the beginning of fall because it is the fall equinox. What does that mean exactly?

Cooler weather, the changing of the leaves, and pumpkins. Quite a lot of pumpkins if you’ve looked at the farm stands in the different counties. And I love them.

Not just because they are fun to carve. Although I never liked getting the seeds out, way too slimey. But also, because fresh pumpkin flesh is great in cookies, pies, soups and so much more.

Not only is the inside good, but so are the seeds, which make a perfect snack or pesto. I call them pepitas because that is their Spanish name and I think its very cute.

Too add to this list, I love the smell of pumpkin spices- nutmeg, allspice and cinnamon. They are all so earthy and homey. I inhale these and just want a big slice of pie or a pumpkin pie latte, speaking of which I think I’m going to go out to get one.

But before I do that, here are some other pumpkin recipes for you to try.

1) Pumpkin Ginger Cheesecake Pie- I made this for a Christmas dinner one year, it has made a lasting impression on my friends.
2) Pumpkin Whoopie Pies- These are fantastic ode to the oatmeal cream pie, I had as a kid. I couldn’t eat just one.
3) Pumpkin spice scones- Great with that morning coffee.
4) Pumpkin spice latte- So you never have to leave the house.
5) Pumpkin tortilla soup- A vegetarian take on a Mexican favorite.

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Foodie events around the Albemarle

A Taste of Spain
Shepard-Pruden Library, Edenton, Monday, 5 p.m.
Contact: 482-4112

Spain Night, wine tasting
Weeksville Vineyards, 1630 Salem Church Road, Elizabeth City, $10 per person, Friday 6-8 p.m.
Contact: 330-2622, reservations requested

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Local favorites

I was out with a friend the other day at Caribbean Cuisine. He suggest that I get the meatloaf and I looked at him skeptically. Meatloaf at a Caribbean restaurant?

However, I was truly intrigued by the idea. I just kept staring at the menu and all I saw was the words ‘meatloaf,’ staring back. So I ordered it, not knowing what to expect.

The first bite was exquisite. Some of the best meatloaf, I had ever eaten. It was lick your lips, have a second helping good. So, if you ever go to Caribbean Cuisine, I highly suggest the meatloaf, if your not in the mood for that, their jerk chicken and curried chicken is just as good.

Here are some of my new recent favorites from around town.

Village Roaster’s mocha- It is great, not only because it is chocolatey and sweet, but because they use iced coffee ice cubes. That way your iced mocha never gets watered down.

Everything cookie from Pineapple Cafe- So my dad loves this place not only for their great sandwiches, but for their cookies, too. Personally, I love the everything cookie in it because it has coconut, chocolate and macadamia nuts in.

What are your favorites?

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The fruit from aliens

Rather the fruit that you see in the stores and have no idea how to eat, prepare or even get to the flesh. Well, hesitate no more!

Tom Campbell, Agricultural Extension Agent for Pasquotank County, will be on hand Saturday at the Downtown Waterfront Market to share his knowledge on exotic produce and herbs, which he uses to teach youth at 4-H Nutrition Camps under the program name “Produce from Mars.”

“When kids, and even adults get exposed to plant foods totally new to them in this setting of fun, the peer pressure to try everything succeeds in getting them to try it all. Even the items I warn them I KNOW they will NOT like. It’s amazing. And since we all know we need to increase our consumption of healthy non-salted, un-fried, un-sugared plant foods, what better way to learn how to extend your life and the quality of your life than with more appreciation of the cornucopia that nature presents to us,” says Campbell.

Personally, I hope he brings some starfruit cause that is one fruit I haven’t tried. Or maybe some prickly pear, which I think tastes like arugula.

The demo is from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday.

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Game Day

I love football. I could blame living in Texas or the fact that my dad is a Cowboys fan, but even if I didn’t have these influences I’d still probably love football.

And I’m enthusiastic about football season starting again. My weekends are now devoted to the Cowboys and the Longhorns. However, I’ll watch any team really because I love the game. (And yes, I’m all for Colt McCoy winning the Heisman.)

Not only am I enthusiastic about the start of the season, but also, for tailgating, football parties or just sitting on the couch with a Shiner and pretzels watching the game. And I’m sure you are to. I mean what’s football season without a party?!

Here are some of my favorite recipes to kick of the season:

1) Jalapeno poppers- Blame my Texas heritage but these are a staple game day food.
2) Beer-Can Chicken- The beer keeps this chicken moist and is a great way to use up unwanted beer.
3) Coleslaw- I like my coleslaw sour, little mayo and a lot of vinegar. This recipe adds a little extra sourness to it with blue cheese.
4) Bison burger- I love bison and it’s a great meat if you like your hamburgers rare.
5) Seven layer bars- These are my sis’ favorite ad I love them too. Perfect for transporting to the game.
6) Loaded potato poppers- Just like potato skins with extra yumminess.
7) Corn chowder with bacon- Soon the chill will be here and a soup is always. Oh and did I mention it has bacon in it?
8) Red velvet cupcakes- O.K. so they aren’t very manly, but I promise they are awesome!

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Run to Eat

Thirteen point one miles isn’t that long in a car, but on two feet it can feel like forever.

Sunday, I ran my third half marathon, second of the year, first after breaking my foot. I was nervous and excited at the front, surrounded by 21,999 other people just as ready to run or walk the course. Beach balls floated in the air above and I chatted with a fellow runner, who was running his first half.

Twenty-three minutes after the elite runners started, I crossed the starting line and I got into my pace. My goal was to stay between the 2 hour 22 minute pacers and the 2 hour 30 minute pacers. The miles started to fly by; two blended in with three to four and then I hit mile six.

At six my pace slowed, I blame the hot sun, but it could have been my lack of hydration. Though, I was drinking water at every mile. When I hit mile nine, I wanted to be done. I guess it was me hitting my wall. However, walking the last 4 miles didn’t seem appealing, so I kept at it.

Over the bridge at mile 11 and down Atlantic and up the boardwalk. At mile 12.5, I saw the finish line and pushed myself to kick the last half mile. Something that I’m known for. I am always able to find that burst the last portion of a marathon. I don’t know where it comes from, but it has happened in every race. I had even beat my goal. Shaved 4 minutes of my time, since my last race in March.

And what did I do after? Indulged in banana nut pancakes from the Jewish Mother. I’m a fan of the phrase “Run to Eat. Eat to Run.” And that’s what I do. Maybe not all the time, but after a nice long run, there is nothing better than splurging a little.

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The BIG peanut butter debate

I love peanut butter. I mean scooping it out of the jar and eating it kind of love. I eat peanuts at baseball games because it’s tradition. I drive by the peanut butter plant just to smell the sweet aroma. I frankly do not know what I would do if I had a peanut allergy. I’d have to take away a food group.

If you haven’t heard by now, there is much debate in EC over food allergies, specifically peanut. In a story released Wednesday, Toby Tate reported on River Road Middle School trying to ban peanut products due to a child being severely allergic. Grandmother, Peggy Regel, was very upset about the school’s ban.

And so was I at first. How can a school ban peanut butter? One its cheap and in easy supply. The average American child will eat 1,500 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches before graduating high school, according to the National Peanut Board.

Two it is one child among hundreds in one district. How is a school even going to be able to monitor it? Are they going to manhandle kid’s sandwiches everyday? And what happens to the kid who is allergic to tree nuts and can only eat a peanut butter sandwich cause he or she is vegetarian? (Note: Peanuts are not actually a nut, but a legume. This means that people that are allergic to tree nuts can eat peanut butter and people allergic to peanut butter can eat tree nuts- almonds, cashews, walnuts and pistachios.)

Three almost everything these days has traces of peanuts in. Not even Whole Foods or a speciality market will be able to conform to a peanut allergy. Look at any label even and it will say in small print contains traces of peanuts.

Now some commenters are saying to the parents pull this kid out of school and have he or she homeschooled. Others are calling for a protest that has every parent packing a peanut butter sandwich. But are these the right measures? Should parents pack a peanut butter sandwich that could possible cause harm and death to a child?

NO! Heaven’s sakes that isn’t the answer. What if this was your child? How would you feel if people were making such threats? You would be a mommy or daddy bear ready to protect your cub, storming the school and the PTA.

And this child deserves the same rights like any other child. I know that, you know that. Public education is open to all, not the ones without allergies or perfect immune systems.

Yes, a peanut butter ban isn’t the answer. There are TOO many variables that a school or school district can’t control. As my girl friend said,”It is a logistical nightmare.”

However, there are other ways to control it. It may mean a peanut free room or table, where this child and his or her friends can eat. It means that the school will need to stop offering peanut products and cooking with peanut oil.

And statistics show that as of 1999, 1 percent of the population had a peanut allergy that’s 3 million people. “According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) in 2007, approximately 3 million children under age 18 (3.9% of the population or almost 4 out of every 100) were reported to have a food or digestive allergy in the previous 12 months.” Food allergies in children has increased 18% since 1999-2007, some of which are lethal.

It maybe just one child now, but the potential of schools and districts dealing with this again in the future are high. It is better to start working on a plan now that benefits everyone than to haphazardly put one together, which seems to be the case with River Road Middle School. Parents of allergic child, parents of nonallergic children, school officials and others should convene and talk about a solution. Only then will all parties involved be happy and healthy.

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Loving September

I’m loving this weather. It feels as if fall is already here, though we will be back in the 80s next week. Part of me wants to break out the sweater and the hot cocoa, but such thoughts are fleeting. Though I did heat up some tomato soup yesterday.

And I realize it is only second day in September, but I’m psyched about this month because it is not only National Yoga Month, but Fruits and Veggies: More Matters month (not that I need a special month to eat more veggies). Plus, Sunday is my first race since having a stress fracture in my foot in May.

Here is what else I’m happy about this month:

1) Currituck Wine Festival: Saturday, September 26, Noon to 6 p.m. at the Cotton Gin

2) Spain Night, wine tasting: Weeksville Vineyards, Elizabeth City, September 25, 6-8 p.m.

3) Virginia Beach Half Marathon: Sunday, 7 a.m.

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The importance of breakfast

Breakfast is a meal I rarely skip. One because I love it way too much— all the pancakes, waffles and muffins. Two because my dad would make breakfast every morning before a test. Why? He believed that it would help concentration on tests. Science says he’s right.

For kids, breakfast is key for brain function, concentration, longer attention span, and better moods. “The State of Minnesota Breakfast Study showed that ‘students who ate breakfasts before starting school had a general increase in math grades and reading scores, increased student attention, reduced nurse visits, and improved student behaviors,’” according to Keep Kids Healthy.

And is just as important for adults because it helps in the same ways and helps with weight control.

Now I realize time is often short. I myself don’t make pancakes or waffles that often, I don’t honestly have the time. However, I love cereal and in college had at least 4 boxes to choose from (my current favorite Bear Naked). Plus, cereal is easy and can be eaten with the hands unless you eat your cereal with milk.

Other quick breakfasts are toast with peanut butter or smoothies. For some great ideas visit epicurious.com.

Oh and just writing this is causing me to crave my favorite breakfast- 2 eggs overeasy with 2 biscuits and a glass of OJ.

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I’m not a coffee purist

I like my coffee black and my iced coffee with a little milk and sugar. One of my favorite drinks is a cuban latte (which not a lot of coffee houses make, due to the damage it causes on the machine). The best shot of espresso I had was caramelized with raw sugar.

I love coffeehouses, Starbucks and the smell of home brewed coffee. But I’m by no means a coffee purist. I like the lattes, mochas and frappes. A co-worker said that this wasn’t coffee and I agree. It’s not coffee, they are espresso drinks. Drinks that I love just as much as coffee.

I’m by no means a person who has to have a daily cup of joe or shot of espresso. I can go a couple days, but if I’m lagging I always go for coffee. It perks me up, but there is that eventual crash.

But I don’t think I’ll ever be a coffee purist, not when they have mochas and frappes and coffee houses with speciality drinks.

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