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The lavender cream oat milk matcha sits on a desk. Several shops and restaurants bring back St. Patrick's Day-inspired drinks to their menus. (Caleb Johnson | Northern Star)

Drink green this St. Paddy’s Day

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | March 16, 2025

Chase away the winter blues by going green with a delightful selection of St. Patrick's Day and spring inspired flavors.   From classic mint, to notes of lavender, honey and lemon, there's a deliciously appealing variety of verdant concoctions for...

A photograph of three vegan drinks from Starbucks.

5 vegan drinks to try at Starbucks

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief | December 30, 2021

Starbucks has a good amount of vegan options, including hot drinks, iced drinks and frappuccinos. The chain offers almond, oat, coconut and soy non-dairy milk substitution as well. These five vegan Starbucks drinks are perfect for those who do and...

Tropical Getaway in a Glass

By Matthew Soulis | September 3, 2014

Tropical island shots are perfect for this wonderful summer weather and even better for fun tiki parties.The Tiki TorchWhat you will need:• 1 Solo Cup or cocktail shaker• 1 spoon• 3-ounce shooter shot glass (a tall and skinny shot glass)• 1 ounce...

Start your day off with a mug of pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks. Enjoy chili with a glass of Samuel Adams Oktoberfest for dinner, and for desert, a slice of pumpkin pie and an alcoholic apple cider.

Harvest these autumn dishes, drinks

By Kathryn Minniti | September 9, 2013

Fall is a great season because of its delicious food and drink options. Here are my favorite autumn dishes and beverages.ChiliThe first fall food would have to be chili. It can be made for dinner or as a game day meal.“I love everything about chili,”...

What you drink may be the biggest danger to your diet

What you drink may be the biggest danger to your diet

By Logan Short | January 18, 2011

Every New Year, many people make it their resolution to get back in shape by working out and dieting. There are plenty of advertisements that may trick you into thinking you can get abs in two weeks, which cannot be considered as false advertising only...

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