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Nothing's better than a delicious pairing. Just like wine has a pairing, coffee does too. I learned this from top Starbucks folks when they introduced me to Starbucks Evenings. But, to celebrate National Administrative Assistants Week, I decided to thank the women in my husband's office by bringing them a special treat for breakfast. I went to Walmart to find a delicious pairing to go with what every office needs, Starbucks coffee.
Walmart has these great displays in the Walmart bakery that show you the best food pairings for the different types of Starbucks coffees.Whether its a dark roast or a blonde roast there is a sign that tells you what flavors are complimented with that blend.
I went with the Starbucks Blonde Veranda Roast that is mellow and soft. The display suggests that it pairs nicely with citrus, milk chocolate or nut flavors. I generally buy my Starbucks from the coffee shops but it's a great value inside Walmart stores and I can price match if it's ever offered cheaper elsewhere.
So I paired it with a Banana Nut Muffin from the Walmart Bakery. These muffins are so tasty and rich with flavor. When you open the container you can smell the bananas immediately. They are so moist too. The Veranda Blonde Roast really does compliment the nut flavors in the muffin.
There are only 4 women in my husband's office. He works in a construction industry so the women are surrounded by tons of men all the time. I worked in the office part time for a while and it was nice when the ladies could just enjoy something themselves. So I brought them these great Banana Nut Muffins and Starbucks Veranda Blonde roast to enjoy a little down time at the office. It was my way of thanking them for the support that they give the whole office to keep it running smoothly. Because let's be honest, if there weren't any men in the office, can you imagine how much of a mess (physical and clerical) it would be?
The ladies were quite thankful for their morning treat. I told them they were not allowed to share any of it with the men in the office. It was girls only. They liked that even more. Food tends to disappear in an office full of hungry men.
April is Starbuck's month of service, so get involved in your community with Starbucks . What are you doing for National Administrative Assistants Week?
Yum! I haven’t tried the Blond Roast yet…I’ve cut back on the coffee lately. I do like that Walmart has these pairings, I will have to see if mine has them up! Of course, after reading this, I am craving brownies and some coffee!
What a nice treat for them…I’m sure they were surprised and enjoyed the coffee and muffins!
How sweet of you to get the special treats for the ladies :-). I love the idea of being able to see what food goes best with what coffee.
I could totally go for some Starbucks right now. Yum.
Flowers!
Yum! I think it’s time for a coffee and snack break now!
I love that you shared pairings. It is sometimes hard to know what would go with which coffee.
The muffin looks great, I don’t do coffee.
That was very nice of you!
I love giving my friends Starbucks cards.
Yum!
That muffin looks so good!
I haven’t had an opportunity to try blonde roast yet! I’ve heard good things though!
I don’t drink coffee but this looks great.
Looks yummy.
Such a nice treat to show appreciation.
that muffin looks amazing
Such a fun idea!
That’s a wonderful idea, I usually bake as a thank you, but buying these goodies would be so much easier!
I don’t know what I would do without coffee! Cry more than likely.
Oh man, I want a muffin & some coffee CRAZY bad now! That was so sweet of you to treat them!
mmm COFFEE!! 🙂
What a nice thing to do.
Yummy! I love coffee and muffins.
I love the idea of sharing these. I wish you had shared with me. lol
Love Starbucks coffee.
Yummy! Makes me excited for my cup of coffee tomorrow!
What a great pair!
The perfect way to say thank-you!
That’s such a nice treat to bring. I love Starbuck’s and banana nut muffins.
Oooh I hope my walmart has this 🙂
That was so sweet of you to do that for the women in your husband’s office. I’ll bet they love you! I love Banana Nut Muffins with coffee. Yum!
Starbucks drink and banana nut muffin? We so need to snack together – that’s what I always like to get!
Very sweet of you. I had no idea there was even such a thing as National Administrative Assistants Week.
Oh those looks sooo yummy!
Awww…that was so sweet of you to think of the women in your husband’s office! I’m sure they really appreciated the delicious coffee and muffins. What a wonderful way to get their day off to a great start.
Yum! I LOVE the blonde roast!
I used to work in an office that was ALL women and two men. Those poor dudes had it rough. I can’t imagine how things would be the other way around!