A former barista explains 14 common Starbucks terms and codes that'll help you order like a pro

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There are some common codes and terms you might hear in a Starbucks and not understand.

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I'm a chef with over 15 years of experience. Everyone should know this recipe for twice-baked potatoes.

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On the left, Potatoes being mashed by masher in white bowl. On the right, Plate of cooked twice baked potatoes
Twice-baked potatoes can be good as a side dish or appetizer.

Alissa Fitzgerald

I'm a chef with over 15 years of experience. Everyone should know this recipe for twice-baked potatoes.

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On the left, Potatoes being mashed by masher in white bowl. On the right, Plate of cooked twice baked potatoes
Twice-baked potatoes can be good as a side dish or appetizer.

Alissa Fitzgerald

We left New York City to buy a home in a Maryland beach town. After a few months, we realized we'd made a mistake.

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A woman and her husband posing together on their deck.
We left New York City to live in a beach town year-round, but a few months later, we started to regret our decision.

Haley Paskalides

My favorite day-trip destination is a small island in New England — and the ferry ride to get there is just $20

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The writer on a Block Island beach in Rhode Island.
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Morgan Rizzo

I've traveled to all 20 regions in Italy — but I'll always return to this one in the south

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The writer walking down a cobblestone street in Matera, Italy in 2021.
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Kaitlyn Rosati

I made Ree Drummond's 'best mac and cheese in all eternity.' It's my go-to comfort meal — but I add one extra ingredient.

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The writer holding Ree Drummond's mac and cheese after following her recipe.
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Liana Minassian

I love traveling to Italy, but always skip the Amalfi Coast. Here are 4 seaside destinations I like to visit instead.

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The village of Scilla in Calabria, Italy, complete with colorful houses, mountains in the background, and the sea.
I've never been to the Amalfi Coast, but I love to visit other seaside regions in Italy, like Calabria.

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I tried pumpkin-flavored coffee drinks at Dunkin', Starbucks, and Dutch Bros. The original 'PSL' was dethroned.

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Dunkin', Starbucks, and Dutch Bros all have seasonal fall coffee menus.

Meredith Schneider

I ordered bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwiches from Cousins Subs, Jimmy John's, and Subway. Only one chain let me down.

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A spread of wrapped sandwiches from Subway, Jimmy John's, and Cousins Subs.
I tried BLTs from Subway, Jimmy John's, and Cousins Subs, and won't be returning to one of the chains.

Michelle Mastro

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