Starbucks - Pumpkin Spice Madeleines

While it's still technically summer, September to me always feels like the start of fall because of all the fun fall goodies that start to come out.  I saw these Pumpkin Spice Madeleines at Starbucks and had to try them out. 

Even though I didn't get an overwhelming pumpkin spice taste from these, just a nice hint of spice in each bite.  If you like trying pumpkin items I would definitely recommend giving these a try while they're available.  The little cakes are the perfect snack with coffee or tea!

Lunchtime Links for August 29th, 2019

• Creme de la Crumb: Teriyaki steak stir fry.
• Bake at 350: Churro ice cream.
• Averie Cooks: Grilled chicken and corn salad.
• The Kitchn: Starbucks' pumpkin cream cold brew coffee. 
• Dessert for Two: Garlic butter shrimp.

Lunchtime Links for August 28th, 2019

• Creme de la Crumb: Flank steak tacos.
• The Kitchn: Baked spaghetti.
• I Heart Naptime: Banana bread muffins.
• Crazy for Crust: Pumpkin spice snickerdoodles. 
• My Baking Addiction: Mini s'mores cheesecakes.

Rachel Allene Fall Goodies + Starbucks PSL Day

If you're a fan of pumpkin spice anything like I am, hopefully you got a chance to enjoy the debut of the fall drinks at Starbucks yesterday!  I was very happy that my order from Rachel Allene's online shop arrived right before Pumpkin Spice Latte day, so I could go enjoy my first fall drink in my new steel mug. 

As an added bonus, you get $0.10 off of your drink at Starbucks if you bring your own mug - all the more reason to have a fun themed mug, right?  Even though it's not officially fall yet, it's never too early to enjoy some fun fall items!     

Lunchtime Links for August 27th, 2019

• The Kitchn: French bread pizza.
• Oh Sweet Basil: Brown sugar cinnamon Bundt cake. 
• How Sweet Eats: Salted pretzel s'mores crunch bars.
• Table for Two: Scallop and summer vegetable skillet.
• Handle the Heat: Peanut butter cookies.

Lunchtime Links for August 26th, 2019

• The Kitchn: Anthropologie's fall kitchen collection.
• Averie Cooks: Pasta salads. 
• Cookies and Cups: Easy baked chicken legs.
• Smitten Kitchen: Salted caramel pretzel blondies.
• Serious Eats: Chicken thigh recipes.

Sugarfina - Birthday Rewards

Being a Sugarfina rewards member definitely has its perks, like receiving my choice of a 3 piece candy bento box for my birthday! I went to a store to pick them out in person, and decided on some fruit-based gummies to try out:

- Pink Pineapples
- Pink Diamonds
- Blood Orange Fruttini

I can't wait to try these out!