Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte...

...without the $5 price tag?

100%, blind taste test exact ...no, but it's so close that I don't mind/can't tell the subtle difference, except for maybe the foam. I normally order a grande, NF, 2 pump PSL, no whip. Here's the homemade version, without any fancy equipment:

• 2 cups skim milk


• 4 ounces STRONG coffee (on my Keurig I use the smallest setting, 4oz)


• Torani Pumpkin Pie syrup


• Light whipped cream (I use Cabot)


• Sprinkle of spice blend (I use Pampered Chef's Cinnamon Plus)

Heat the milk in the microwave for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes until HOT, add the brewed coffee and syrup to your taste, whipped cream, sprinkle with the spice blend.

For those local, I found myself in Wal-Mart (nightmare) of all places this past weekend and the Torani syrup is on the coffee/tea aisle- and under $4! Don't get me wrong, I still love my Starbucks, the corporate whore that she is, but there is no way I can justify a daily price tag of $5. Now we just meet on occaisional weekends.