My Starbucks Addiction

When I started my new job, I knew one the easiest way to save some money would be to cut out my morning Starbucks habit. And I had been doing very well until now. I had been treating my grande soy no-water chai latte as a special treat, something to perk me up on a really bad day or a reward for a particularly rough work week.

But in the past two weeks, Starbucks has become breakfast. I have gone every single day. AND I have upgraded to a venti. So now I am at $4.90 per morning, $34.30 per week (yes I go on Saturday and Sunday too), and $137.20 per month.

What else could I do with almost $140?

I could pay my cable bill and my utilities.
I could have an extra $140 in my savings account.
I could go out for dinner and drinks several times.
I could take the train to NY.
I could buy something I don't need (much like the daily venti soy chai lattes in the first place).

So far, budgeting in October, not looking so hot.

Moroccan Chicken

As promised, here is a tasty and simple recipe for one, which I found in my Betty Crocker beginners cookbook. The recipe calls for 4 chicken breasts, but I made it with two 2 and it came out great. My leftovers also held up very nicely for lunch the next day :)

Moroccan Chicken:

1 tablespoon Paprika
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Cumin
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small papaya (if desired)
hot cooked couscous (if desired)

1. In small bowl, mix paprika, salt, cumin, allspice, and cinnamon, coat both sides of chicken with mixture.

2. in 10 in skillet, heat oil over medium heat. cook chicken in oil 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170 degree F). Serve chicken with papaya and couscous (if desired).