Tim Hortons Pumpkin Spice Iced Capp

Once September creeps around I start craving pumpkin spice lattes from Starbucks and McDonald’s.  However it’s been an unusually hot September this year so rather than going for my usual PSL to warm me up, I decided to try Tim Horton’s new pumpkin spice Iced Capp.  It’s basically a regular Iced Capp but with whip cream and a pumpkin spice caramel syrup.  I thought it tasted delicious and I’m definitely going to be drinking more if this heat keeps up.

Tim Hortons:

www.timhortons.com

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_1tnGrmhWU

Zelda 7-Eleven Collector Cups

Something I miss from my childhood are collector cups.  Those things used to be given out primarily at fast food restaurants, and were made of glass with beautiful painted images on the side.  Unfortunately over time they stopped giving them out because the glass would break or the paint they used was poisonous.  They were then made out of plastic and usually came in jumbo size cups.  Unfortunately over time they also became rare to see, except at movie theaters and places that sold Slurpees or Slushies.

Thankfully this year 7-Eleven released Zelda themed collector cups to celebrate the release of Link’s Awakening on the Nintendo Switch.  They made three different variants and were exclusive to 7-Eleven Canada.  It’s nice to finally have something in Canada, because I always have to import things from the US.  Unfortunately 7-Eleven Canada wasn’t prepared for Nintendo and Zelda fans because these cups sold out immediately and only had one run.  Fortunately I was able to find all 3 cups and was able to complete my own version of the Slurpee tri-force, lol.  I’m glad that 7-Eleven worked with Nintendo on these cups and I hope to see more of these collector cups in the future (and hopefully they’re not limited).

7-Eleven:

https://7-eleven.ca/

Link’s Awakening:

https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/the-legend-of-zelda-links-awakening-switch/

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSXKfsskNaA

New Era Retro Classic Collection Blue Jays

When it comes to material goods, when I see something that I love I tend to buy it in multiple versions because I’m always cautious that I might never see them again.  This time it’s a New Era retro fitted Blue Jays hat.  Unfortunately just after this release the New Era company announced that they were closing down their New York plant and moving all production to China (though a small number would be made in Miami).  This particular Blue Jays retro hat was made in the USA, so it’s of particular importance to me.

For some reason Made in USA hats are or rather were better quality than those made in China.  This hat is of no exception, it’s beautifully made.  The material is quality, the stitching is clean, and the fit is exact.  This is actually the second version that I’ve bought in this retro style; the first one was all blue, and this version the front is white.  While it’s sad to see New Era hats no longer made in USA, I hope they continue to make fitteds with this kind of quality.

Toronto Blue Jays:

www.bluejays.com

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LQydIYsZiA

Mexican Soda: Jarritos

On hot summer days I love drinking ice cold drinks.  I especially love specialty sodas or colas.  One of the most popular brands that I like is Jarritos (little jugs in Spanish), which is a Mexican soda brand.  They come in a variety of flavours such as mandarin orange, mango, strawberry, pineapple, tamarind, lime, guava and many more.  I have a sweet tooth so I also like that these sodas use real sugar, as opposed to North American sodas that use artificial stuff.  Besides the great flavours, what I also think makes them delicious is that they come in old school glass bottles, and depending on your age (usually older); you know soda tastes best in a glass bottle.  Pair Jarritos with some tacos, and you have the perfect way to enjoy hot summer days.

Jarritos: www.jarritos.com

Jarritos Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jarritos