If you haven’t noticed it is August. Hot. Dry with intermittent bouts of humid. It is like the entire summer just collapses on top of  Texas in August.

And no matter how cool you are..you just gotta stay cool. Here is a great way to do it. This iced coffee recipe is worth buying old fashioned soda fountain glasses for. Seriously good. It was a big hit at the tea room.  It calls for 4 oz of espresso. Here is a GREAT place to use that JazzyBird that is still in the freezer.
Mocha Chiller

4 oz espresso, chilled
3/4 cup  coffee  …read more

Yesterday was free mocha day at McDonalds and my 17 year old, Matthew, went and got one. I had a sip of it and handed it back to him.
“hmm”
Today Matt had a Java Chiller at Sonic, and I had a sip of it and handed it back to him.
“Go get me one”
Now, as far as reviews go, it could all end right here but we both know it won’t.
The McDonalds mocha was chocolaty and sweet, but it had a rough taste I can’t explain. Sort of like someone mixed a double shot of Bosco with well water. There might have …read more

O.k. if you have been dying to try McDonald’s Mocha now is your chance. Mickey D’s is giving away free mochas every Monday from now until August 3, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
I don’t think this is available at all locations so you might want to check it out before you head out with your mouth all set for one. You also need to realize that these are the Mini-Mickey-Mochas (Gotta love alliteration), only about six ounces, less than the small.

So, if you are looking for a cheap coffee date this is the way to go for the next couple …read more