(That title is for GUS)

I LOVE this time of year. There's nothing like the Thanksgiving / Christmas season for so many reasons - reflecting on our Great Savior, time with family, foggy mornings, cool days (I wish that included snow too), shopping for the perfect gifts, Christmas music, Christmas movies (especially White Christmas), roasted turkey, pumpkin pie (Culinary Kyle's special recipe), apple cider, and Starbucks Holiday Drinks

Here are the holiday drinks in order of most favorite to delicious

1. Eggnog Latte - Eggnoggy Goodness!
2. Shortbread Latte - Like a waffle in a cup! (this is a new drink being tested only in the area between Sun Valley and Santa Clarita)
3. Peppermint Mocha - Chocolaty...Minty....creamy...DUlicious!!
4. Gingerbread Latte - Makes me want to go home and bake!

I've loved the Eggnog Latte since the first time I tasted it because, well, I've always loved eggnog. It was our family tradition to drink the first eggnog of the season after we finished decorating the Christmas Tree. if I remember right, Mom and Beth had milk or hot cocoa instead because they said eggnog was too snotty. Sorry if that ruins this holiday delight for any of you.

The Shortbread Latte is a new discovery and is possibly usurping the #1 position of the Eggnog Latte. I've never been a big fan of shortbread itself, but the latte is deliciously mild and not too sweet and tastes like waffles. I love waffles. (If you are in the test area, you must try this treat and then let me know what you think of it)

The Peppermint Mocha is a new favorite this year. I'm not usually a big fan of mocha or peppermint, but the combination is particularly delightful this morning. My wonderful husband brought one to me after he had dropped me off at work and it has finally made my list.

The Gingerbread Latte is wonderful for the right setting. It tends to be on the spicier and richer side and I think would be perfect in a short instead of a tall.