Quick Breakfast

John and I get Starbucks every weekend before we do anything. Sometimes, we think it's better if we just have breakfast there. And honestly, I love Starbucks. I think in terms of consistency, they got it to the nail. And hey, if you don't like the drink, they will make it right for you.

I normally order their Americano, but ever since they launched their cold brew, I just couldn't go back. For now at least, I am enjoying the sweet notes of the drink with a strong punch to my face. Seriously, their cold brew is no joke. That stuff is pretty strong. If I don't drink water after, I will feel dehydrated and nauseous afterwards.

My favorite go to sandwich is always their Sausage & Cheddar Breakfast sandwich. It's hefty, and always does the trick to fill me up enough to get me going. Today, I wanted to go for their croissant breakfast sandwiches. I've had it a few times, but just wanted it today to switch it up a bit.

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Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich

Smokey bacon, melted cheese with a flaky croissant. So yummy and love how hot and crispy the croissant was. This sandwich not only filled me up afterwards, but it really made me feel satisfied.

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Slow-Roasted Ham & Swiss Breakfast Sandwich

You just can't beat yummy ham with a nice nutty swiss heated together in a croissant. This was definitely a great way to start off our day.

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One day, I will eat these sandwiches combined. Starbucks got the croissant game going strong. I need their super steroid oven to warm up sandwiches everyday in a snap.

Let me get something straight. I love Starbucks. 100% for it. But, I also love other coffee brands out there as well. But why I love Starbucks is their iconic trademark on their brand. They know what they are doing. When I was in Japan, I had to get Starbucks every morning. And luckily, there was one right downstairs of our Hotel. I told John if we were millionaires, I would want to have a big home, with a Starbucks inside.

And don't be one of those pretentious guppies telling me you hate Starbucks and how you love xyz so much better. I WILL DENY YOU.

Cheers,

Daisy

BACON MOMENTS #1

So it's another Sunday where I would just whip up a simple bacon and waffles breakfast. As I was cooking bacon, I had an epiphany. Bacon.. I used to bake the bacon in the oven, but I've been cooking it on the stove lately. The sound of sizzling bacon and seeing the fat transform to a dark golden brown is a sight any diet person would dream about. So as I was cooking the bacon.. my eyes just lit up.

Cooking the perfect Bacon.

Recipe:

• B A C O N.

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I realized cooking bacon is like making popcorn. I have the pan on high, and sizzle the bacon on for about 2 minutes till it shrinks a little and starts making the ripples. After you flip it, you will basically do the same, but lower the temperature a bit as the fat starts melting off. After this, I would flip the bacon more occasionally. Maybe because it's more enticing to see the fat bubbles foam around it or something, but I just can't leave because it's so beautiful to look at. So, like popcorn. Once the sizzling starts fading away, your bacon is ready. Don't mind the char bits at all because it adds so much more smokey flavor. I drizzled the bacon with a little maple syrup and just a tad of Cayenne pepper because I am obsessed with that at the moment (though it makes my mustache on fire).

I served this with some cold brew that I've got from Trader Joes.

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Cold Brew by Trader Joes

Trader joe sells a small jug of cold brew for about $7-8. It makes around 12 8oz cups. but more like 6 cups because who really drinks 8 oz? I made a quick simple syrup, chilled everything, and served with a lot of ice, and a splash of whole milk.

Bacon, cold brew, I am wired for Sunday Funday and ready to go!

cheers.

Daiisies