One of the frequent themes I’ve seen from my colleagues this week talking about their 5 Days experiences is the challenge of changing their coffee and tea habits. I almost always drink black coffee, so going dairy-free wouldn’t be a huge problem for me in the coffee arena anyway.

An afternoon latte from Carol’s Cafe.

Since I’m doing my 5 Days with a gluten-free diet, there aren’t a lot of workplace beverages I need to think about! But every once in a while I like to indulge in a latte or a cappuccino. Italians, who invented these wondrous espresso-based drinks, roll their collective eyes at us silly Americans for drinking them anytime other than in the morning, but that’s OK. I find I’m most interested in one in the afternoon.

Conveniently, I work a short walk from Carol’s Cafe in Balch Hall’s Tatkon Center. A few minutes, and a few bucks, and I can indulge in a nice treat that doesn’t even pack many calories. Yes, I’m still looking forward to my next glutinous pizza or pasta or cake, or even just a baguette, but this indulgence will tide me over.