1/2 Day Treat Yo Self

A great work perk is that we get a half day on certain holidays, so I don’t bring lunch since we’re dismissed at 1pm.

Last Labor Day Eve I treated myself to lunch at Tomatillo in Dobbs Ferry and it was still warm enough for a beer with lunch.

On the second visit prior to Thanksgiving I skipped the beer and my bill was cheaper, Captain Lawrence is pricey but so worth it. When tracking my spending, I saw on these visits that they were the only times I used my Fun Fund for those months. This prompted me to save my going out for a meal for these half days since I have the holiday schedule for the year and can plan accordingly.

In The Cucina With Seamas

Last night I wanted nachos but couldn't decide if I wanted to go to Tomatillo in Dobbs Ferry or Blue Moon Mexican Cafe in Mount Vernon. Both make excellent versions but I was debating the fact that just because I had forty dollars remaining after food shopping didn't mean I had to spend it.

It didn't help that each place serves Captain Lawrence beer which would bring my bill up to twenty dollars. I have to treat myself to a great beer with nachos.

If I was going to spend twenty dollars then I would buy the ingredients and make my own. So a second trip to Trader Joe's and I bought tortilla chips, cheese, refried beans, soy "beef", salsa and roasted peppers (wanted to try something new). I already had guacamole and beer from earlier trips.

The total for the fixings, sixteen dollars and I can make more meals later.

Only problem with my nachos is that they're so delicious I eat them too fast.