Coffee Break At Starbucks

It's been a long time since I really spent time in Starbucks. After cutting myself on coffee, I only visit Starbucks to accompany my husband, buy a frapp for my son and some merchandise for me, especially their cds. Well, it's different now, looks like my system can't take it anymore... I'm back to drinking coffee. I  take it in moderation still, I limit myself to 2 cups daily.

Why is it always Starbucks? I've tried so many coffee houses, Starbucks has always been the perfect place. I remember that I often spend  time with my sister-in-law in Starbucks. She's one of my best friends. I miss her company... she's in America now. Once we're all settled in our spot, with some chocolate chip cookies and a slice of chocolate cake, with our favorite Frappuccino, the conversation will go on until we don't know when.

There's so much to like and to love about Starbucks. The ambiance alone is a  good reason to always come back and spend time with friends, families or simply some time for one's self.

And here are my latest loots from Starbucks. A canvas bag and my favorite  house blend coffee with a new coffee passport. I was looking for their cds and went to 2 Starbucks coffee houses, but not a single CD on the rack. I wonder why...

Creamy Beef Broccoli

• 1/2 kilo beef strips
• 2 medium heads broccoli (chopped to your desired shape and size)
• 1 small head cauliflower
• 2 tbsps unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cup all purpose crem1 cup cream of mushroom
• 1 can straw mushrooms (shitake or any mushroom of your choice is perfect)
• 5 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Thickening agent:

• 4 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup water

• After tenderizing the meat. Slice into thin strips. Set aside the broth
• In a separate pan, saute garlic and onion in butter
• Add sliced meat and mushrooms. Stir for a few seconds.
• Add 1/2 -1 cup beef broth just enough to cover half of the ingredients.
• Simmer for a few seconds.
• Add broccoli and cauliflower. Stir and add broth if necessary.Simmer until cooked but don't over do it.
• Add All Purpose Cream and Cream of Mushroom
• Add thickening agent
• Salt and Pepper to taste.

Food Trip Friday

2010 FIFA World Cup McDonald's Contour Glasses

In celebration of the Fifa World Cup that comes every 4 years. South Africa will host this year's event. 

It is available in 6 different colors with 6 corresponding football moves. Just add php25 for every McDonald's Value Meal with any Coca-Cola products. Promo does not apply on php50 McSaver Meals.

I wasn't able to avail at least 1 last time McDonald's came out with Coca-Cola's Contour Glass. This time, I made sure not to let the day end without getting at least 2. Purple and Blue. Yehey! The rest, over the weekend.

Please take note that here in the Philippines it is offered for a very limited time only.