Why Starbucks, why?

So after hating Starbucks most of my teens...for no reason, I came to liking them and now best bud, BabyHitler rules that all friends must be starbuckers so we're in there A LOT.
My issues is I never know what to drink. Over autumn they started the salted caramel hot chocolate and I had that moment, where Id found IT, thee drink for me. I made the most of it, little did I know a "winter warmer" is only for autumn and doesn't actually count in the winter. The day I found out, I was so gutted that the barista, Matt offered to try and make me one with table salt. I was that desperate I said yes and it was close to perfection, but just close :(
I even messed up with a fancy chocolate milkshake the other day, HOW? It was so bitter and bland. I held BabyHitler's whilst she was trying outfits on and ended drinking about half of hers..I must find out what it was cause that was delicious! Layers of flavours, just the right sweetness and coffee strength.
So I'm still searching for my perfect Starbucks drink wise. Food is another matter. WHAT IS WRONG WITH THEM! The chocolate brownie was pants. BabyHitler had a cinnamon swirl, standard right? No, the glaze was harbouring orange zest and most likely juice as well, it overpowered everything and nowhere was it stated that this cinnamon swirl has citrus tendencies! I had an almond croissant once, that was alright I guess, not worth the weight it relieved my pocket of though.
The photo attached is a mince pie I bought Hitler which she then made me try as Ive never really "got" mince pies, anyway it was shit like everything else. Just thought I'd show you the offender.

Planet Hollywood

Tried the white chocolate bread pudding... Mmmmm as my first bread pudding experience goes that was lush! White gooey pudding with rich vanilla icecream, whipped cream and bourbon sauce....YEAAAAH you know that alcoholic syrupy goodness was thee best part and took the dessert to a whole nother level. Would have snapped a pic but the gf and I polished it too quickly.

Always wary when..

my friend Rachel cooks. More then once Ive had issues (mainly feel like I'm dying) when shes cooked for me.
This is one of her creations and it was lovely :) who doesn't love a surprise cupcake, especially covered in silver balls.

Finally found..

something in Wetherspoons that isn't a burger that I absolutely love... And they change the menu.
Anyway, it was good while it lasted. Cheeses pasta with spinach and chorizo..I think there was meant to be some chicken in there somewhere served with garlic bread. As packety food goes was mouth watering (not sure my mouth is watering as I type because the food was THAT good or cause I'm yet to have breakfast)

Admittedly it's not a stunner but..

This dish was preeetty tasty. Bbq'y sweet chick strips with mash and a lil side salad/salsa of diced tomatoes, red onion, olive oil, goats cheese and red onion chutney. (I definitely preferred the salsa to the average rest of the plate.)

Heaven?

My girlfriend and I went to handmade burger for the first time together (only my second time ever) and we order the lamb mint burger which was pretty shite to be frank, and then I saw the dessert menu and had to order the brownie and waffle sundae. Normally you have to choose between the two best dessert options, but OH NO.... HMB's got this! Not only was the brownie gooey and rich and the waffle sweet and well..waffley- the whipped cream on top was just perfect. I've never tasted such delicious cream, as assembled desserts go, the cream wasn't just a topping, it held its own...the crowning glory on this goddess of a dessert.

(-note to self, order two even when the gf says she doesn't want one because you know, when that shit comes, shes having yours!)

Those Student Days

Something I made a while ago when I was running low..actually come to think of it, when am I ever not? Anyway, I went crazy with a homemade base, loads of red peppers and onions and all my remaining cheese. It was so moreish, however it's safe to say I had the breath of an ogre for a while after.