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Would it be terrible if I confessed that I'm not really a fan of the Pumpkin Spiced Latte ? I mean, I don't actually dislike it or anything.  I just don't wait for it to arrive, drink it every day, savor it, worship it. Which seems to make me in the minority.  Everywhere I go, I see "PSL" or "PSL is back!" or hear people ordering it like every other drink order in Starbucks. I actually like my pumpkin in pie or muffins or bread or cookies.  Not so much in my coffee. Maybe I need to challenge myself to the PSL.  And pledge to drink one a week until I learn to love it or the season is over. Did I say I was asking for a friend? Feels like Fall.

Bantam Bagels first appeared on one of my FAVORITE television shows, " Shark Tank ." Somehow, I missed that episode.  However, lucky for me, I didn't miss out on Bantam Bagels . First tried them a week ago and they keep me coming back for more. All the cream cheese goodness is stuffed on the inside.  How neat is that?  I've tried the "everything" - stuffed with veggie cream cheese and the "classic," stuffed with regular cream cheese.  Deliciously filling. Now, I'm a donut gal and I think donut holes are pretty nifty, but I have to say, these Bantam Bagels are creeping up on the competition. Check out this great article in Fortune Magazine, here ! (Bantam Bagels are also available online)

I woke up like this.  Literally. This was a rough morning.  And while I had my usual cup of home brew, I still wasn't quite awake. Even the train ride into work didn't wake me.  After a crowded, hot and stuffy commute, I was still groggy. Peet's Coffee to the rescue. Stumbled into the coffee shop not sure what I expected to find.  What I didn't expect was this Gaia Organic Blend freshly brewed! Fruity, chocolately and certified organic. Yes, I can.