It's 101 degrees in the Sacramento area, you can still smell the bbq's in the air and the sprinklers are still running in attempt to save dry lawns. It still feels like we're in the middle of summer, but I saw something that always gears me toward the holiday state of mind. I went into a local Starbucks to seek out an iced beverage when I saw it: Pumpkin Spice Latte ("PSL" for the trendy ones). I LOVE the Pumpkin Spice Latte and look forward to it each year. Today, however, I could not bring myself to begin the Fall tradition yet. An iced PSL just didn't seem right. The lure of this particular latte to me is to provide a warm-up in a cozy cup, while tasting what I feel are 'flavors of the season' (pumpkin and nutmeg). My friend Gail and I were just talking about the upcoming event and figured September was the month for our drink to return. Lets face it, certain foods fall into the comfort category and provide our senses with various moments in our lives. When I have this pumpkin latte, I feel myself prepping for the chilly weather and upcoming holiday season. I have the feeling I will have my first PSL of the season very soon!
The other Starbucks tradition I fell in love with several years ago (along with my husband) are the Eggnog Latte, which is usually released in November. This drink is a very fond one of mine, taking me back to early dates with Ken. Now when you are in the early dating stages, we did as many couples did, being we went to movies, bookstores and dinners together. But my favorite part included what we called our 'parking lot dates'. Just to spend some time together, we'd buy a couple of Eggnog Lattes, sit on a bench outside the Starbucks in December (or better yet inside the car with the heater on during a chilly night) and talk about life while gazing onto the parking lot in front of us. May not sound like it, but it was a very romantic way to get to know each other. I guess as you're falling in love, ANYTHING can become a romantic setting. Even sharing a couple of cups of coffee over blacktop:)
If anyone wants to comment - what is your favorite comfort food/drink that 'takes you back'?
1 comment:
I love the PSL too-but it's still too hot! Come the first cool day, though, I will be there! :)
Nans
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