VLOG: book club, family taste tests & hosting prep (my first time!)!

A FEW DAYS IN THE LIFE!! Sarah & I went to a fun event, went to book club (discussed looking for Jane...10/10 book!!!), tried a ton of dips with the fam, went to pick up our BIBS for the 10km race & got ready to host for the first time at my place!!!!
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[@imtaramichelle]

A FEW DAYS IN MAYYYY!! lots of family & friend time, a good few days 🩷

[@CrystalPerry81]

What does Sarah do for work?

[@miajordan2330]

the genuine happiness you had to see sarah after work is so beautiful. i love seeing your friendship, sarah seems like such a lovely friend and it's clear you guys have a great connection

[@vickiemouse2359]

Your entire family’s dynamic is so lovely and wonderful to see!! Thank you so much for sharing 🌸♥️

[@JennieSneddon-ib2fm]

You are, simply, AMAZING, Tara. I’m so glad you decided to do the run. The experience alone is a win, win. Your move back to Toronto was the best decision you made. You’ve grown so much. I’ve been watching your channel for several years now and you really seem to thrive in your hometown. Getting out of your comfort zone has been good for you. You should be so very proud of yourself. Thanks for allowing us to share all your ventures and your recipes you put together, so fun. ❤

[@rachaellaine91]

The excitement on your face going to a dip event is so funny! Perfect event for you. Love how you were surprised too 😂❤

[@krissyk354]

Love when the fam is together. Carter and your dad are hilarious haha 😆 Also, congrats on your run girl! I knew you could do it ❤ 🥰

[@mala890]

Make a full pot of strong coffee. Refrigerate a few hours until cold. That's the secret. Start with cold coffee.

[@MicaelaC70]

14:26 - okay girl, here’s my go to iced coffee recipe: brew your espresso pod over brown sugar in its own mug and cold froth your milk of choice (mines creamy oat milk) then fill a glass with ice, pour in the espresso and then add the milk. Works perfect for me every time!!

[@yolandahoward1099]

It's always cool when the cousins join;and the fam is together. That must have been very yummy, to try so many dips. The black pajamas are cute.

[@abbymcgrath6998]

For your coffee, make sure you pull your shot after the milk is in the cup! If you let a shot sit for too long it "dies" and won't taste as good. Also for book club, I HIGHLY recommend A Thousand Splendid Suns but Khaled Hosseini. It's a really beautiful and powerful story about women's lives in the middle east.

[@mattirowe9625]

For a iced coffee recipe do 1-2 tablespoons of brown sugar and pour the espresso over it, blend with handheld frother, then have a cup with the ice and milk ready to go and pour over. It’s so delish ! 😋

[@asucenavalentin3203]

I love brown sugar lattes 😊

[@Freya88888]

Always so excited for a Tara upload🎉 They're a part of my morning routine, I always have the vlog playing while I'm getting ready❤

[@Olivia-hx2in]

My favorite nespresso iced coffee is a dolce pod, brew in an espresso cup, in another cup add ice, vanilla syrup, milk, a splash of heavy cream, pour the espresso on top! AND I’m obsessed with making a strawberry cold foam on top. SOOOOO GOOD

[@sarbrooksy]

14:24 the dolce pods are WAYYYY BETTERRRRR then the ice leggero ones!!! Also do flavor, shot, cold milk on top & then top with ice!!!!!! Honey vanilla + cinnamon sprinkles is soooo good!

[@lauracolwell1322]

My favourite time of day! New video = Pure Joy!

[@aygatto1]

Why was the family dip tasting the most wholesome thing I’ve ever seen on KZbin 😂

[@jerzpyt]

You’re killing it with the longer vlogs! ❤🫶🏻

[@frenchie210]

I’ve been sooo busy these few days and have fallen behind in ALL the vlogs I follow! 😅 ❤ LOVE the Parental Units with a side of cousins debuting….PRICELESS!

[@debbie1477]

I never comment but I had to this time haha I love your vlogs and content Tara! It’s like catching up with a friend on a daily basis, you’re the only KZbinr I still watch 😊

[@imtaramichelle]

thank you for watching!!!

[@kyliebadhugger03]

Been watching your videos since you were in college in LA! You’ve always been an inspiration! So excited to see where life continues to take you! Love you! ❤

[@HM-pw8it]

Your dad and Carter bring me joy 😂😂

[@caseylaird]

Even though you mentioned being a negative Nancy, I always love how positive you are and I have been trying to be more like that 🤗 Loved the family taste test, so funny 😂 im happy I was able to catch up on your vlogs before going to Montreal this weekend! 🤍🤍

[@heathergould8067]

Your going to do great at your run and I love your hosting so fun ❤

[@madisonrenee2725]

My everyday iced latte recipe: -3/4 cup of your choice of milk -3 tablespoons french vanilla coffee mate creamer (or more if you want it sweeter) -2 shots of espresso I add my ice, milk, and creamer to my cup and then pour the two shots of espresso over it

[@mckenzils]

You showing us your breakfast, so excited, and me, being uncultured, thinking the brown drizzle was balsamic vinegar. 😂 Looks delicious, though! When I was an active reader, I loved my fantasy, but I loved my historic fiction, too. They're soooooo good! I'm glad you enjoyed that book! 😊

[@suelyons531]

You're so awesome. I love that you loved "Looking for Jane". Such an amazing read. ❤

[@rtaylorxoxo]

watched you walk into summer fresh event as i’m sitting here eating pitas with a summer fresh dip 🙌

[@NickDrinksWater]

This was a delight to watch while I was drinking some water.

[@alexiafernandez6871]

So I found a way to make a perfect Honey Vanilla Iced Latte: Double shot of espresso I put honey in my espresso cup and as it brews I use a spoon 🥄 to mix the honey into the espresso In a larger cup: fill with ice, dump in the espresso-honey mixture and top with oat milk and vanilla syrup It’s honestly so delicious 🤤

[@tiffanyblu156]

i make my coffee in the morning then put it in the freezer just the coffee while i make my breakfast so once im done cooking its cold and then i add ice and creamer in a cup and pour the coffee on top. makes the flavour so much more rich for some reason.

[@ginastrickland6466]

Taraaaaa, I love your videos so much I’ve been a long time viewer of yours and your videos make me so happy your amazing ❤

[@brittalksbooks]

☕️☕️☕️ Tara, super delicious no-fail Nespresso machine iced coffee (latte): Brew a double shot of espresso. Add about 3/4 cup of cold oat milk (I don’t even froth it tbh). I kinda eyeball it and stop based on the colour of the coffee. Add a pump or two of your syrup. Fill the rest of glass with ice. Personally, instead of syrup, I mix 1-2 tablespoons of brown sugar and sprinkle of cinnamon before the oat milk to make a Starbucks dupe.

[@danielaalexis9413]

For my iced coffee I do espresso then pour the milk&creamer on top and top it with the ice! I feel like it’s the best in that order😭🤞🏻

[@asucenavalentin3203]

I do it the other way so the shot doesn’t die and water down my iced latte

[@flozy5275]

That’s that me espresso

[@jeanetteruiz8]

I have a nespresso also and I’ve mastered a good ice latte !! The trick is the double shots from then espresso I personally love the chiaro and Puerto Rico double shot!! I brew the pod and then add a few pumps of syrup and then poor milk first and then add the ice last !!! It’s so good!!! 🤍🤍🤍

[@jemmakara]

I would recommend reading “Talking at Night”. Such a good read, kinda like the One Day show/book vibes. 🌻

[@maddieladner6849]

3:07 when making iced drinks follow this method to make it good: syrup, coffee, milk then add ice.

[@anxious_em]

Nashville is so much fun!! I was just there a little less than a month ago for the first time and it may be my favorite place I’ve traveled so far. You and the girls are gonna have such a good time, can’t wait for the vlog!! ❤

[@christianageoffroy3074]

Yay! Always excited for a new vlog!❤

[@tiahc3]

Iced Coffee hack: make a cup of coffee, sweeten it to your taste and freeze into cubes. As your coffee cubes melt it strengthens your coffee and doesn't water it down!

[@kaitlynklein6294]

Honestly I use instant coffee as my ice coffee! I use Café Bustelo. 2 heaping tablespoons of the coffee into some coffee let it dissolve then add your sweater. With your milk and creamer. Chefs kiss

[@KaitlynnConroy]

Nespresso tip!! Brew your espresso first thing and put it in the freezer till you’re ready (it’ll cool down). Maybe it’s your ice melting and watering it down affecting the flavor?

[@pilarhernandez9804]

Okay Tara!!! Get your pod- don’t do it over ice. Get a cup, add your creamer and your milk and cinnamon plus the espresso shot (if you don’t like cinnamon don’t add it) proceed to whisking it together. After everything is whisked then add your ice!!! Ok I promise it’s good and not watered down! Love ya 💗

[@gracemartinez9725]

yay uploaded just in time for my lunch break! excited for the race vlog!

[@RossanaCetina]

Instant coffee makes the perfect iced latte since you can make it stronger!!

[@samteske2752]

My favorite way to make an iced latte at home is to put brown sugar in the bottom of my espresso cup, brew one/two shots of espresso, then pour that over ice in a mason jar and shake it up. Then pour that into my glass with my milk of choice and ice and it's incredible every time 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@libbyreid8652]

Ooo Tara I’m so excited for you to go to Nashville!! It’s so fun for a girls trip. Tip: if you’re wearing cowgirl boots put some shooters in them for the bars!!! Drinks are crazy pricey but this was such a lifesaver for me and my girlfriends!! Also can’t wait to see your cute mommas day brunch 🥹🩷

[@imtaramichelle]

Omg brilliant idea!!!! Thank you!!!

[@libbyreid8652]

@@imtaramichelle of course!! Have sm fun!!🩷

[@jenniferkan1441]

My go to iced coffee is: i brew the coffee over the sweetener . Glas of ice with a little argave Sirup and oatly barista milk than pour the coffee over it 😍 soooo yummii

[@thecavfam1761]

I have always been a cali girl all my life, but i really want to move to canada, and every time i see your videos, it makes me want to just pack up my little family and move

[@deavonte76]

Hey love, oh, I just enjoy your family time. It's just priceless 👌 always, so good to see you ❤❤❤

[@fawkesonfire9552]

Just a heads up, Throne Of Glass is a slow start, first couple...but the following books after will change your whole world especially Kingdom of Ash!! You will fall in love with every 👏 single 👏 character!

[@paigewaterous9124]

agree! The third one is where it starts getting REALLY good. And I don’t care what anyone says, you should read The Assassins Blade first 😂

[@susieedwardson8326]

A court of frost and star light is my favorite but I tend to love Christmas Special type books/shows/movies.

[@jumpinggakflash2313]

I'm currently watching this while PMSing and unable to keep my eyes open for more than 5 minutes at a time. Soooo sleepy. 😭😅

[@erikabernetic9311]

Tara, Dyson has a charging station you can put on the wall. I have 1 upstairs and 1 downstairs, so I can charge wherever I am.

[@jadarachelle4471]

My coffee tip is to make your own oat milk! It’s super easy and adds a nice nuttiness and creaminess that is unmatched

[@AnnetPapadopoulos-pe2dw]

You have to add almond or oat milk to the ice coffee and top with cold foam also you can add whatever syrups you want to your coffee and or cold foam

[@TommyGun9042]

on my boyfriends account lol but for the nespresso i just bought steel coffee balls on amazon and you freeze them and brew the coffee over those to cool it down first!! then I always add my milk and coffee together and then pour the whole thing over my ice!! Also if i remember to I brew the coffee the night before and put just the coffee black in the fridge overnight for the next day, the barista at nespresso said they do the same when they sample the iced flavors at the store!! -courtney :)

[@dianajeanlewis]

For your coffee, try freezing coffee ice cubes! Changed the game for me (plus you can make frozen blended coffee shakes like at home iced Capps!!)

[@carriesessum2505]

Iced coffee tip , make coffee ice cubes , add a few drops vanilla extract . I also like to pour the milk creamer what ever first then foam the coffee and add to the top . Hope you try and like 👍🏻

[@aprilwilkinson]

The Rose Code is amazing!!! You’ll love it! You should read the Nightingale by Kristin Hannah as well

[@samanthayanke1955]

So good!

[@ddubbs9629]

Nightingale is SO GOOD!

[@amelia.kennedy]

You need to try Japanese BBQ sauce! It's like the brown glaze they put on sushi. It's soooo good! I know you're a sauce girly 💞

[@imtaramichelle]

oh yes I gotta add this to the fridge lineup!!!

[@amelia.kennedy]

@@imtaramichelle yayy!!

[@emilykayla2306]

Hi Tara!! Have loved your video for years❤ have been taking your book recs and have noticed you have a kobo and I thought you had a kindle.. just wondering what the difference is or which you like better?😊😊❤

[@LisaMarkIsley]

Tara … this book sounds A LOT like a movie I saw back in the 1990’s (1996 I believe) called “If These Walls Could Talk” with Demi Moore. I would suggest watching it if you loved that book. It ALSO follows 3 women through history and how they dealt with unplanned pregnancies. I don’t think it took place in Canada, though, but I can’t remember. PLEASE check it out. Just looked at the cast … Anne Heche, Cher, Demi Moore, Sissy Spacek, Jada Pinkett Smith, Catherine Keener, Shirley Knight.

[@shelbysimmons8653]

Tara where is your bedding from? It looks so cozy!

[@abbyentwistle6482]

If you haven’t read one dark window you need to!!! I just finished it and it’s SO UNIQUE and so good

[@Coloursquad.artworks]

The Summer Fresh Dill Pickle Hummus is out of this world!!!! You need to buy it aha. I've probably ate hundreds of tubs of it

[@lexusclaire7377]

I use the same espresso pods. I put 1/2 tablespoon of brown sugar in the shot and then pour it over milk and top it off with cold foam!

[@JuanysWorld]

Okay hear me out on this coffee recipe . On a cup pour your shot of espresso then pour califia farms oatmilk but the barrista edition its the smaller, gray carton, then add some brown sugar oatmilk creamer from trader joes for sweetness ..this way your espresso doesnt water down then ….you add ice on the cup your going to drink from and pour your latte and tadaaaaa! Best coffee ever! Add some cinnamon if your feeling adventurous!.

[@monicanowak9495]

Tara the Chamberlain coffee matcha is also goated btw try that for your matcha recipes

[@oohlahlahgirl]

Put the strawberry and the key lime on toasted plain bagels, delicious!

[@queeninthestars]

you should get a nice foldout table to put out in living room or office or hosting!! move some of the decor and set up the table all cute and fancy so cute and pinterest

[@AmarjitKooner]

Love seeing ur brother in ur vlogs.....the whole family r so exciting....🥰

[@imtaramichelle]

that's my cousin Carter!!

[@AmarjitKooner]

Oh...I am so sorry Tara.....still it's so nice to have ur family in ur vlogs....❤

[@jamierenae3833]

“The PMS is really doing the most right now” 😂 I feel this! I have a trip planned for next month and my period is supposed to come on that trip & I am really hoping it comes early, even just two days….please😤

[@Milkugh]

Love carters vlog appearances

[@annabel184]

for ice coffee just get your fav pod, and syrups/creamers trust me it'll be worth it and less of a disappointment

[@monicanowak9495]

Help I need that bag that fits a bottle of wine! Where can I get it? Or any similar suggestions?

[@Ajin94]

You should try the double espresso pods for iced coffee, I’ve tried all their pods and the only pods that dont taste watered down and bland are the double espresso chiaro and dolce.

[@piperlynne1]

I make cold brew coffee in my French press and then I keep it in the fridge so I have it for a couple of days.

[@krissyhotel7126]

Tara you make my day ❤

[@chelseyp6203]

It’s so unnecessary, but I love adding a small drizzle of chocolate syrup into my iced coffees. Just a little ✨treat!

[@CyberMercy]

Tagged Jane in my Libby, you are going to LOVE the Rose Code. Great Vlog! 😎☕💋

[@melissajanssen7001]

loved seeing the fam!

[@jenniferburns7488]

The Rose code is such a great book !

[@zhaphyreTTV]

“This bag is unassuming cause it doesn’t look big” *proceeds to put a WHOLE BOTTLE OF WINE IN IT* 😂😂😂

[@lydiamilagro5858]

Anybody know what the bag is??

[@dorkelstein]

OMG, I LOVED the Rose Code

[@alliemacdonald1688]

The shelves look so gooooodd behind you at the clip during 3.30!

[@alyf.6698]

my parents make iced coffee every morning they put the milk in first with creamer or flavoring and then the shot of espresso and then ice and mix... hopefully that tastes good? im a tea lover so just passing along what they do!

[@emilybliss4376]

The Rose Code is so good!

[@wendysroque]

Hey Tara! Where is the purse from?

[@easnider]

The key lime facial expressions 😂😂

[@Katarina-z5g]

Great when you are spend own time with friends. Time Incredible Friends 😊

[@Isabelle-pm4qt]

Where is your necklace from? 😍

[@spannajupiter]

Strawberry dip on like a shortbread cookie

[@ryanrowe1975]

I'm so excited

[@alyf.6698]

omg second comment i just did a 5k last weekend and GIRL i was like OMG my time of month better come after and it did lolll the timing was KEY so i get it

[@christinemeiners827]

For the iced coffee maybe let the shot of espresso sit in the freezer for 15 mins before pouring over ice to avoid watering it down- anyways love the vlogs as always!!! 😊

[@kathyandjoel]

Hi Tara! I’ve noticed that you leave your used Nespresso pod in the machine until the next day. We noticed our coffee was tasting GROSS as a result of doing the same thing. Just a suggestion! 😊

[@Whocares302]

Im watching this from my hammock chair thinking about how you need a hammock chair for reading outside this summer ;)

[@ashleybatacchi7344]

Tara vanilla syrup and the delight Carmel creamer mix those together delicious.

[@kelseybogle7902]

Omg if you like that book you NEED to read Kristin Hannah! I just read “the women” and it was soooooop good!

[@imtaramichelle]

yessss ive heard so many great things about that book!!!

[@rkroepke28]

You inspired me to get a kobo so I ordered one see how I like it. Hope you have a great week.