Caribou Coffee Caramel Cooler - Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino Equivelant

Went by Caribou Coffee yesterday morning for the first time - they are actually pretty close to my house, though not on my way to work. I got a caramel latte and a vanilla latte for a friend. Both were tasty. Mine went particularly well with my donut from Bill’s Donut (who happen to be *the best* donut place in Dayton, Oh - and yes.. Bill is on “myspace”.. I mean, really, doesn’t everybody do myspace now?).

So, this morning… I thought I’d cave one more time and try Caribou Coffee’s “Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino” equivalent which they call a Caribou Coffee Caramel Cooler. Tasty? Oh yes… oh yummy-yes.

But, I these convenient, drive-thru specialty shops are sooo pricey… getting one too often is just plain out of the question - particularly on my puny budget. No problem though.. as long as I’m not feeling lazy, or too harried, I can make my own at home for a fraction of the cost and tastes the same.. or adjust to your own tastes (stronger, weaker, sweeter, etc).

Check out Caramel Frappuccino Weakness for an easy recipe. You can even make the coffee ahead of time.

Speaking of making coffee ahead of time… I was just reading the other day about cold brew coffee… I think I need to do some research on it. It’s suppose to have a better flavor and not be so hard on your stomach… with Crohn’s Disease.. I guess I ought to look in to it…