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One of the most successful companies to date, Starbucks is known worldwide for its quality coffee often served in white and green to-go cups. The chain's original name was Pequod, the ship in Herman Melville's Moby Dick. It's by no mistake that their eye-catching logo is a two-tailed mermaid, known in Greek mythology as a siren — a sure sign that the beverage will lure customers to their untimely caffeine addiction. 


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VIDEO: Chicken Quesadillas

These quick and easy chicken quesadillas are the perfect, last-minute family dinner!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup of tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup of chives, chopped
  • 1 tsp. of Mexican spice mix
  • 4 Tortillas
  • Cheddar
  • Salt, to taste

METHOD:

  1. Put shredded chicken breast, tomato sauce, chives, and mexican spice mix in a bowl and mix together.
  2. Lay out the tortillas. Place a slice of cheddar in the center, and cover with the chicken mix.
  3. Fold up tortillas, and heat in a frying pan until golden.
  4. Enjoy!