Three years of patience paid off. On May 24, 2022, I received a thrilling email that I’d forgotten I was waiting for. They were finally opening up new spots! I had the opportunity to move off the Rancho Gordo Bean Club Waiting List into the actual club, but only if I acted quickly. And act …
It’s a cliche. Spending an embarrassing amount of money to buy a drink at Starbucks. Well, I took that budget-busting experience a couple of steps further. I went to the mothership of Starbucks stores in Seattle and paid an exorbitant sum for a measly 6 ounces. I’ve never before dropped so much cash on a …
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Tea is healthy. There’s really almost nothing wrong with it nutritionally. So I rely on it a lot to satisfy my thirst instead of soda and the like. Thankfully, Starbucks prioritizes tea right alongside coffee on their menu and with the ability to customize, the tea possibilities are nearly endless. My priority as a dietitian, …
My refrigerator was 15 years old, and it was slowly dying. This is to be expected I found out. In the US, they last 10 to 18 years with an average fridge lifespan of 14. Once I realized it was dying, what happened next was at times frustrating, comical, and boring. Did I decide to …
The Joys and Hassles of Buying a New Fridge and Organizing It Read More »
Winter is upon us. At least it will be, officially, after Monday’s winter solstice. If you frequently feel frozen to the bone during the four months starting in December, I have a few warming suggestions for you. Buy a car with heated seats, buy one of those new-fangled heated puffy vests with a battery pack, …
3 Drinks this Dietitian Orders at Starbucks in the Winter Read More »