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Coffee anyone?

Thoughtfully penned on October 26th, 2008 and generally concerning Blogging News, Coffee, Giveaways

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If you’ve read Sidetrack’d for any length of time you probably know I have a love affair with coffee.  Not just any coffee, though; I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again:  I’m a coffee snob.  

I’m all about rich, dark, full flavor coffee, and I love me some Starbucks.  And I love this time of year because Starbucks is serving up their scrumptious Pumpkin Spice Latte (or Frappuccino depending on my mood and the weather).

In honor of the return of my favorite beverage, I will give one of you lovely people a $5 Starbucks gift card; a chance to try my fave or to get a cup of your fave.  Just leave a comment telling me your beverage of choice when you visit the beloved coffee shop.

Here’s the fine print:

This giveaway runs through noon on Friday, October 31st.  At that time I will close comments on this post and chose a winner using the random number generator at random.org.  To be eligible to win your comment must include your favorite coffee shop beverage (be it coffee, tea, chai, whatever).  Your comment must lead me back to you via a valid e-mail address or link to your blog; if I don’t have a way to find you, I will chose another winner.  The winner will be notified by e-mail or comment on your personal blog Friday afternoon.  All names and e-mail addresses collected for this giveaway will be used only for the purpose of notifying the winner of the giveaway.  This giveaway is limited to US addresses only (I apologize to any international readers).

There are tons more giveaways at the Bloggy Giveaways Quarterly Carnival, be sure to check them out!  But if you’re visiting Sidetrack’d for the first time, I’d love for you to stick around for a few minutes and get to know us a little better.  Thanks!

 

Noise from the peanut gallery

  1. I love the hot chocolate at Starbucks it pulls me away from the coffee!!!!

  2. please enter me! love their java chip frappachinos

  3. I love a Peppermint Mocha on a chilly day. Thanks!

  4. I love cafe lattes! Thanks!

  5. I love a mocha in the winter. It’s my beverage of choice!

  6. Chai tea or salted caramel hot chocolate!

  7. I love the Hazelnut Hot Chocolate. Yum!

  8. I love me some cappucino- and the seasonal drinks are great.

  9. Right now? Pumpkin Spice frappucino. In a mere matter of weeks? Eggnog latte! Yum!

    readingtoknow (at) gmail (dot) com

  10. I’m not a fan of coffee but I love hot chocolate when I’m walking around downtown!

  11. I have to say Cafe Machiato – milky chocolatey goodness. It’s so yummy. I just gorge on it during winter. Although in this economy… who knows.

    Thanks for this great giveaway!
    callmeabookworm AT gmail DOT com

  12. My favorite is Caramel Macchiato :) Thanks for the giveaway!

    hurdler4eva@gmail.com

  13. I love pumpkin spice lattes (hot or iced depending on the weather. I also love peppermint mochas too. I am really starting to crave me some starbucks! Mmmm!

  14. Nothing wakes me up quite like Chai tea with vanilla soy milk.

  15. I love the pumpkin spice latte!

  16. White Chocolate Mocha is great…but during the holiday season (which I’m so excited is coming up very soon) is the Ho Ho Mint Mocha from Caribou…it’s pretty much the same as Starbucks White Peppermint Mocha!

  17. Grande white chocolate moccha!!!

  18. I can’t get enough of the chai tea latte at Starbucks. Yum!

  19. Tabitha Wheeler · October 27th, 2008 at 12:29 pm

    white mocha americano

  20. i dont’ drink coffee, but I do like their hot chocolates!

  21. My favorite is a toss-up right now between Hot Cinnamon Sunset Tea OR the new Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate, oh my, I’m drooling.

    stef dot reed at gmail dot com

    Enter my giveaway, too!

    http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Stef/608905/

  22. I love a good vanilla chai!

    Lessa(dot)edwards(at)gmail(dot)com

  23. found you through the carnival. I love a decaf extra hot peppermint mocha…yum!

  24. Starbucks Mocha Latte. delish! Thanks for the giveaway!

  25. I always get the caramel macchiato. I’m boring

  26. I actually really love their hot chocoalte and it sounds so warm and cozy right now. If I’m in a coffee mode I’d go with the pumpkin spice latte for this time of year.

  27. I’m one of the few who don’t like coffee, BUT I am in love with Starbuck’s Caramel Apple Cider!

  28. Pumpkin Spice Latte is my fav, but I do like the new Salted Carmel Hot Chocolate.

  29. I am IN LOVE with their new Sweet N Salty Hot Chocolate.

    Thanks.

  30. I like cinnamon dolce lattes! yuM

  31. I’m not a huge Starbucks fan, but I do love coffee! When I do go to Starbucks I usually get their Pikes Peak and then doctor it up myself with cream and sugar. I’m pretty boring like that.
    Thanks for the give-a-way:-)

  32. White hot chocolate with peppermint! Yummy!!!

  33. I love Pumpkin Spice. Thanks for entering my name.

  34. Cafe mochas are my favorite.

    =) melanie
    http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
    melanieadey at hotmail dot com

  35. I love a chai tea latte when it’s cold outside. Great giveaway!

  36. I love the skinny Mochas.

  37. Peppermint Mocha Fraps are my fav! Thanks for the chance!

  38. white chocolate mocha!!!
    sj3girls AT hotmail DOT com

  39. I am a pumpkin spice latte addict!

  40. Theresa Shafer · October 27th, 2008 at 6:01 pm

    Matcha please for me. (green tea as in the Japanese tea ceremony)

  41. CHAI! CHAI! CHAI!

    I love me some chai (latte)!

  42. I love the Pumpkin Spice Latte, but my favorite is white chocolate mocha!

  43. LOVE spiced chai!
    sjbraun at hotmail dot com

  44. I gotta say I love the caramel macchiato!
    bebemiqui82(at)yahoo(dot)com

  45. caramel machiato mmmmm goooood

  46. I always get an extra-extra hot decaf mocha, no matter the weather outside. Thanks for the giveaway!

  47. Hot Chai with Coconut is AMAZING!

  48. I enjoy the Caramel Apple spice and the lattes at Starbucks.

  49. I love pumpkin spice lattes! Thanks for this great chance to win! chattyhousewife(at)gmail.com

  50. I prefer their black iced tea sweetened.

  51. ooo – always love a free drink, and the chai lattes at starbucks are yummy!

    thanks :)

  52. I absolutely love their Mint Chocolate Chip Frappuccino!

  53. I would love to try the lime and rust remover! Awesome Giveaway! Thank you for the chance to win! :) I love the White Mocha Latte!

  54. I love the Raspberry Mocha Cappuccino.

  55. I love Starbucks new salted caramel hot chocolate!

    twinzmama23(@)yahoo(.)com

  56. Depending on the weather I like either a Vanilla Bean, or a hot chocolate. :-)

  57. Peppermint mocha!

  58. Just a plain ‘ol vanilla latte.

  59. I have an exclusive relationship with Starbucks’ hot chocolate with mint!
    Pick me! Pick me!
    Thanks so much for the giveaway!

  60. my husband freebases triple shot lattes. thanks.

  61. Hot Cocoa would be delightful!

    ajcmeyer AT go DOT com

  62. Caramel Apple Cider is a Fall/Winter necessity!

  63. The new signature hot chocolates are fabulous! But my all-time favorite is the peppermint mocha. Yum!

  64. I’ve actually never been to Starbucks… I know, weird. : )

  65. I like their apple cider they have!

  66. When I indulge, I go for the white chocolate mocha. Yum. Come check out my coaster giveaway for all those hot drinks :)

  67. I don’t have a starbucks near me, but I’d send this to my sister who likes their chai tea!

  68. LOOOOOOVVVE Starbucks!!! The Chai Tea Latte is my favorite! Sometimes I wish they had something bigger than a Venti! Oh well! I LOVE the Eggnog Chai Tea Latte too! YUM! Thanks for the chance at your giveaway!

    janelle(dot)miller12(at)gmail(dot)com

  69. Vanilla mocha!!

    Thanks for the giveaway! Looking forward to some Starbucks :)

    jhayes0611(at)yahoo(dot)com

  70. My favorite Starbucks beverage is a caramel macchiato… but I might just have to try the pumpkin spice latte. That does sound tempting!

  71. Soy chai latte for me!

    Enter me please!

    ndisilvio at gmail dot com

  72. Peppermint Mocha, please!

    Deborah
    dbstout{at}juno{dot}com

  73. White Chocolate Mocha! Yum!

  74. caramel macchiato or a frappuccino

  75. Non fat chai latte please!

    amytarnold(at)gmail(dot)com

  76. Oh, this is easy – I get this EVERY time I go: Grande Mocha Frappaccino! Great giveaway – thanks for offering!
    ~Tanya
    the4moyers(at)msn(dot)com

  77. Grande Chai tea latte, with two pumps of mocha

    LilithSilvermane(at)gmail(dot)com

  78. I always order grande non-fat hot chocolates with no whip.

  79. A Caramel Frappuccino…delicious!

  80. A pumpkin spice frapp for me please! Yum!

    -Kira
    XWildHopeX at hotmail dot com

  81. Hi,

    This time of year, I like a double tall, nonfat, 2 pump, pumpkin spice latte. Thanks for the chance.

  82. Chai tea Latte

  83. You know, I like to go in and have just a cup of coffee now and then. Something about a hot cup of java and a good book makes the day seem a little brighter. Thanks for the offering.

  84. I love frappucinos. :)

  85. I love plain old hot chocolate at starbucks! It is delicious.

    gitrecca (at) gmail (dot) com

  86. I’m so boring, I love iced coffee!

  87. Depending on the time of year, I either enjoy an iced mocha or hot chocolate. Thanks for the giveaway.

  88. I love iced Caramel Machiatos!

  89. Cinnamon Dolce Latte from Starbucks, baby!!

  90. mmm, hot chocolate. Thanks!

  91. I’m usually a dark roast or holiday flavored latte gal, but this pregnancy has turned me off of coffee. It makes me sick! THE HORROR!! Hopefully it’s only temporary and I can be back on java soon…. Thanks for the chance to win!
    give_me_a_latte at yahoo

  92. caramel macchiato hands down!!!

  93. Depending on my mood, it’s either hot “Passion” tea with lots of sugar, or a white hot chocolate with a shot of peppermint.

  94. My favorite is Chai Lattes. I get them often. Non-fat milk, no water :)

  95. Love Starbucks. My favorite is a caramel frappaccino.

  96. non-fat iced white mocha with whip.
    margelina@comcast.net

  97. yummy caramel machos mrs.mommyyatgmaildotcom

  98. I am a hot chocolate snob! I love Starbucks and Williams Sonoma. I wish my taste buds weren’t so pricey!!

  99. DT NF SF Cinn Dolce for me, please!!!!!

  100. My favorite at this time of year is the Pumpkin Spice Latte! Thanks for the chance to win your great giveaway!

  101. Caramel Macchiato here too!
    Enter my giveaway, too!
    momforhim.blogspot.com

  102. Caramel apple cider!

  103. I like the skim milk Vanilla Steamers…so comforting on a cold day.

    owatz (AT) telus (DOT) net

  104. Suzie Lockhart · October 28th, 2008 at 10:18 am

    I love Starbucks white chocolate mocca.
    Thanks for the contest.
    susan dot lockhart at g mail

  105. Like lots of others, I LOVE the caramel macchiato!!

  106. Usually their Tazo Chai Lattes, but my latest pregnancy craving has been for non-fat vanilla lattes :-)

    Thanks for offering it!

    princesslimey (at) gmail (dot) com

  107. I like green tea, hot or iced!

  108. I love hot chocolate!

  109. strawberries and cream frappuccino but it’s too cold for that
    hot chocolate is good too

  110. My favorite coffee drink is a White Chocolate Mocha. I also love to buy the plain old vanilla coffee at home.

  111. hot chocolate!

  112. Caramel Macchiato

  113. Pumpkin Spice Latte

  114. White mocha latte :)

  115. My all-time favorite is the Peppermint Mocha, with whip and sprinkles. But right now I’m really loving the Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate. Mmmm, yummy!

  116. I like Hazelnut Hot Chocolate.

  117. If I will I’m going to try the pumpkin spice latte. I have never had it, but it sounds good.

  118. I’m not a coffee drinker so we always go for the Strawberry and Cream Frappuccino.

    Is it bad that my 2 year old can say frappuccino?

    JLHalsted(at)hotmail(dot)com

  119. I’m looking forward to the Peppermint Mocha at Starbucks.

  120. my fave…the white mocha!!!

  121. I can’t get enough peppermint mochas this time of year!

  122. Right now, I get the Pumpkin Spice Latte, but in a few weeks, I’m hoping to get the Peppermint Mocha! Yum!
    cgogis at yahoo dot com

  123. Cinnamon Dolce Latte!

  124. At this time of year my favorite is an eggnog Latte – Yummy!

  125. As we head into the cooler temps I would say Peppermint Mocha. It is a great way to start off each morning. Thanks

  126. White Chocolate Mocha! monk5@charter.net

  127. I like cappuccino, because my coffee has to be sweet!

    the_other_alice_(at)yahoo.com

  128. I like a Sumatra French Press with Steamed milk and vanilla.

  129. Chai lattes, oh yes. If they made a pumpkin chai i’d buy that. yum.Thanks for a chance.

  130. white chocolate mocha….yummy

  131. i love their hot chocolate!

  132. mocha latte at Starbucks! you bet!

  133. My favorite is A grande Iced non-fat pumpkin spice latte! mmmmmmm

  134. peppermint mocha! please toss my name in the hat for this awesome giveaway! good luck everyone and be sure to check in at the lost world for my giveaway too!

  135. I’m totally a hot chocolate girl. Mmmm! It’s one of the best parts of winter, I can justify drinking it lots! :)

  136. A steaming Caramel Macchiato is all it takes to make me happy. :) Thank you so much!

  137. I’m hooked on White Chocolate Mocha.

  138. This time of year, I love the pumpkin spice lattes, peppermint mochas & caramel apple ciders.

  139. I get a latte with 3 raw sugars. YUM

  140. favorite Starbucks drink = Two pump pumpkin spice latte

  141. love vanilla iced coffee
    ahdrad2932(at)msn(dot)com

  142. I am a coffee snob,too, but the other way, lol. I love gas station cappucinnos only. I would love a Starbucks gift card becuase I use them to bribe my dd into doing extra chores or errands for me.

  143. Soy Cinnamon Dolce Latte~

  144. I love the pepperment Mocha!!

  145. Looking forward to a peppermint mocha. Awesome prize! Thanks for the chance to win.

  146. In the fall, I go for the Pumpkin Spice Latte. The rest of the year, I love a Skinny Hazelnut Latte! Thanks so much for offering this!

  147. currently chai, i usually am also a coffee snob, but am preggers and can’t stand the taste right now. no worries, it’ll come back

  148. Pumpkin Spice Latte

  149. Caramel Macchiato for me.

  150. I love the Cinnamon Dulce Latte!

  151. Hot chocolate is my favorite!

    Karen
    klnlovesmickey(at)yahoo(dot)com

  152. I am a hot cocoa fan myself!

    Katherine
    kccuties(at)gmail(dot)com

  153. I love their peppermint hot chocolate.

  154. I love cinnamon dolce lattes! Yummy! Thanks.

  155. I love flavored coffees…any and all flavors! Thanks so much for doing this for us!
    ahiltzy@yahoo(dot)com

  156. French Vanilla Frappucino is my favorite.

  157. My favorite is the Decaf Mocha!

  158. Mine isn’t a drink, I love their Lemon Iced Loaf. It is SO good.

  159. The Caramel Machiatto is my favorite coffee drink of all time

  160. Brenda Callahan · October 28th, 2008 at 7:51 pm

    Vente Hazelnut Latte with chocolate powder sprinkled on top :) drinking one right now :)

  161. Nobody, and I mean NOBODY makes a chai latte like Starbucks. So spicey and good.

  162. Thank you for the giveaway! I’m a huge mocha fan – yum!

  163. ‘Tis the season for Peppermint Mochas – with whip, please

  164. This time of year, the only drink that will do is a pumpkin spice latte. Yum!
    Thanks for the contest.

  165. I go get coffee for my husband a lot. He loves just plain black coffee. Boring but it is what he likes. semtaylor@yahoo.com

  166. NF Peppermint Latte w/whip for me! :)

  167. i love love love a plain ole vanilla latte.

    i’m a coffee snob, too.

  168. My favorite is the white chocolate mocha drink..ohh now I need to get one..

  169. I love chai lattes! Yumm and perfect for this time of year

  170. Caramel Macchiato!

    Thank you for the great giveaway!

    kerin0874 (at) yahoo (dot) com

  171. As much as your flavors sound great- I must buy my drink of choice- Venti Caramel Soy Machiatto! Yum!

  172. I absolutely love Peppermint Mocha’s!

    =-]

  173. mmm…hot chocolate for sure!

    micaela6955 at msn dot com

  174. I love Cafe Mocha with Whipped Cream..yummy

  175. Peppermint mochas all the way!

  176. My current favorite is the White Chocolate Mocha from Starbucks!

  177. I really like the lattes with a raspberry flavor.

  178. I love an iced coffee with some pumpkin spice in it! =)

  179. I love the chocolate chip frap…with cream on top of course!!

    Thanks for the great give away! :)

  180. Lately I’m loving the Salty Caramel Hot Chocolate at Starbucks. :) How fantastic! Thank you for this giveaway; I hope I win :)
    eyeslikesugar (at) gmail (dot) com

  181. I love their hot chocolate, thanks for a chance to win.

  182. I usually love Java Chip Frappaccino’s, but with the weather getting cold, I love their Hot Chocolate! I’ve never tried the Pumpkin Spice Latte, so I may need to try one of those soon.

  183. Hot chocolate!

  184. My favorite drink at Starbucks is a chai latte. HOWEVER, I just discovered that I love coffee, so the next time I go, I need to peruse the menu a bit and come up with a new favorite!

  185. I’m not a huge fan of coffee (I leave that to my husband and his dad lol), but I did hear something on another blog about a pumpkin latte. I would definitely venture into Starbucks the next time I;m at the mall to try that one ;)

  186. I always get a non-fat iced chai latte! yum

    jubys1mom(at)yahoo(dot)com

  187. I love their caramel lattes. sarah_jakel@yahoo.com

  188. I like their new salted hot chocolate

  189. i love a mocha frappe

  190. thanks for a generous giveaway. I hope i’m the lucky winner!!

    strawberry creme for me please! :)

  191. Rebecca Graham · October 29th, 2008 at 1:28 am

    I like the toasted marshmellow latte! Thanks for the giveaway!

  192. I’d actually have to pick hot chocolate :) MMMMMMM :D

  193. I love their Carmel Apple Ciders.

  194. I’ve never been to a Starbucks. A store opened in our area about a year ago, and I have yet to go in there. I definitely would if I won this GC.

  195. *ducks* I’ve actually never been in a Starbucks before. But I would love to try!! Thanks :)

  196. I like to get a large green tea at Starbucks!

  197. I always get the strawberries and cream drink! mmm

  198. I love the pumpkin spice coffees at Starbucks during the fall! Love, love, love them! At other times I get a mocha-a pure indulgence.

  199. Grande nonfat caramel machiatto please. :)

  200. I love the mocha mint drink….I always forget the real name.

  201. I love the peppermint latte!

    bootyemo@yahoo.com

  202. Warm steaming chai latte. The best.

  203. I like the Caramel Macchiato

    rlgrady [at] yahoo [dot] com

  204. Kirby McCauley · October 29th, 2008 at 12:55 pm

    I am completely addicted to the Signature Hazelnut Hot Chocolate!

  205. Kirby McCauley · October 29th, 2008 at 12:56 pm

    sorry – my email is kirby.mccauley(at)gmail.com

  206. White Chocolate Mocha!!! Thanks for the offer!

  207. I’m a hot chocolate girl. Thanks for doing the giveaway!

  208. White Chocolate Mocha please! Thanks for the chance to win!

  209. Mocha :)
    shoreview3(at)hotmail(dot)com

  210. My favorite is their pumpkin spice frappaccino… :-) Thanks!

  211. I love the Java Chip Frap. It is sooooo good.

  212. I love a light java chip frap with whip!

  213. Hot cocoa

    txhottie_86 at yahoo dot com

  214. I always get a caramel macchiato! Thanks for the giveaway!
    Angela
    itsahumanzoo(at)gmail(dot)com
    P.S. I’m giving away a subscription to Parents Magazine on my blog, so if you or someone you know might be interested, stop on by! :)

  215. Pumpkin Spice Latte!

  216. I like the hot chocolate.

  217. I love their hot chocolate!

  218. I love Starbucks frappucinos! Thanks for the giveaway!

  219. I dont drink coffee but I love there hot chocolate. Thank you for the chance to win.
    Nina
    NinaGonzalez0430(at)yahoo(dot)om

  220. My beverage of choice is the Pumpkin Spice Latte. Thanks.
    Heidi
    sweet_soul_sistermi@yahoo.com

  221. I like the chocolate chip frappachinos… thanks for the giveaway!

  222. white chocolate mocha

  223. chai!

  224. I love their hot chocolate!!

  225. Iced White Chocolate Mocha!!!

  226. I love the Caramel Apple Cider! SOOOOOOO yummy!

    Thanks,
    Angie

  227. Jacqueline in Atlanta · October 29th, 2008 at 9:58 pm

    I just like dark, black cup o joe! I can drink about half a small frap or whatever, but the sweet gets to me. I have been drinking black joe for so long! And Starbucks is the best.

    Thanks for having the giveaway!

  228. Pumpkin Lattes!

  229. I love Starbucks. My favorite drink there is vanilla steamer with caramel sauce. YUM!

  230. I’m in the mood for hot chocolate right now! (with lots of whipped cream!)

  231. I love their Mocha Frappacino…yummy!!! :)

  232. Right now I love the Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate but can’t wait for the Egg Nog Latte.

  233. Favorite hot or cold – white chocolate mocha…sometimes with a squirt of hazelnut. Soothes me everytime.

  234. I like Starbucks Green Tea.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

  235. I have to admit, hot chocolate is my favorite!

  236. I think its called the Java Chocolate Chip Frappacino :D

  237. I love iced vanilla latte’s

  238. I love the mocha frappachinos but now that cooler weather is arriving I need to find a hot drink I enjoy just as much.

  239. I really like the chai lattes. Thanks for the giveaway!

  240. I am a cappucino girl!

  241. I like their hot chocolate.

  242. I’m all about the caramel apple cider!!!

  243. dbl choc. chip frapp is my fave!

  244. Carolyn Nedrow · October 30th, 2008 at 5:30 pm

    When I go to Starbucks I always buy the Tazo Chai Hot tea!!
    cjnedrow@gmail.com

  245. The Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate. Yum

  246. caramel frap!

  247. My favorite coffeeshop drink is a vanilla soy latte. Thanks so much!

  248. My Starbucks beverage of choice is definitely a non fat hot chocolate with whipped cream. Yummy!

  249. A chai tea latte for sure!!!

    amitymatthia[at]hotmail[dot]com

  250. I like any of their drinks with chocolate. I am not real familiar with all of their drinks because the nearest one is 2 hours away. It is a treat for us because we go there about 4 times a year

  251. Love the hot chocolate…so yummy!

  252. I LOVE the caramel frappuccino – YUM!

  253. Love caramel Frapps, nice and cold! Thanks for the entry, my e-mail is located in my profile.

  254. My favorite drink right now is the pumpkin spice!!!

  255. I love Cinnamon Dolce Latte! Yum

  256. Mmmm…Pumpkin Spice sound yummy!

  257. Lately I’ve been drinking java chip frappucinos.

  258. Right now by drink of choice is the pumpkin spice latte In fact, i need one now. lol

  259. My favorite drink is a peppermint mocha frapacino

  260. My favorite is Java Chip,its the best! Then sometimes I just want a cup of plain coffee,Starbucks make a strong coffee,just how I like it. Count me in this great contest,thanks

  261. Mmmm…hot apple cider.

  262. The Vanilla Frappaccino Lite

  263. I love steamed milk with almond. Thanks for the giveaway!

  264. Pumpkin Spice Lattess- YUM!!

  265. I prefer a good chai tea!

    daytoncat1(at)yahoo(dot)com