Tacos are one of my weaknesses. One of the things I like the most about a taco is it’s versatility. You can honestly use any protein you want, top it with avocado and call it a wrap! No pun intended. My most recent taco obsession is the roasted sweet potato taco. It’s quick, filling, flavorful, and doesn’t require a ton of ingredients. INGREDIENTS: INSTRUCTIONS: If you try it out, please let me know! xoxo,Starr
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Who remember the days of being awaken at 7am on Saturday mornings to Luther Vandross blasting from the speakers and your mom busting in your room with a broom and mop in hand?? Saturday mornings were dsignated to cleaning the ENTIRE house before you even thought of going outside to play. For years into adulthood, I followed that same recipe until I realized that I was wasting my Saturdays with tasks that I can easily knock out during the week. When I could be out enjoying my day or sleeping in and catching up on SVU, I was spending hours…
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It’s not lost on me that some people aren’t huge fans of wines because of the acidity and the dry tastes; That is what makes people lean towards the sweeter lesser quality options. It’s also not lost on me that price point matters. As mentioned in previous posts, I’m on a mission to find a decent bottle of wine that’s available to the masses and doesn’t break the bank. This Sweet Shiraz from Jam Jar helped me to transistion to red wines in my early wine drinking days. Shiraz is a dessert wine, so it’s sweeter than most and not…
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I’m still on a mission to find wine alternatives that are of decent quality, accessible to the masses, and are reasonably priced. Trader Joe’s has a great wine section with a number of wine varieties and at every price point. Finding the best wine at TJ’s isn’t easy, but I’m determined to do so. I decided to stop in to my local TJ’s and grab this bottle of Zinfandel to try out for y’all and well uummm, I’m not a fan. At all. However, just because I didn’t enjoy it (I took 3 sips and aborted the mission, ASAP) doesn’t…
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One thing about me is that I’m going to create a meal that doesn’t take up too much time. ESPECIALLY during the week! This margherita pizza took me approximately 20 minutes, total, to prepare and have on my plate ready to eat. I poured a glass of Zinfandel from Trader Joe’s ( was not my favorite) ate a few slices, and that was dinner! INGREDIENTS: INSTRUCTIONS: xoxo,Starr
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The entire topic and discourse around wine can be classist, but it doesn’t have to be. Enjoying a decent bottle of wine doesn’t have to cost a ton of money but neither should it compromise on quality. You can grab a pretty nice bottle of wine from your local grocery store, or even a gas station (that’s a perk of living in Northern California) that’s not garbage. I have a few wine brands that I grab from the grocery store and sometimes Seven Eleven, when I’m in a rush or don’t want to spend a ton of money. Let’s get…
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Pasta is my love language. Well, one of many of my love languages. I found this simple recipe online and read that spaghetti with Garlic and Olive Oil is a staple in Italian households and is often served late at night after an evening out with family and friends. It’s a simple recipe to toss together when you’re short on time. Since the ingredients are minimal, it’s a great buildable dish. INGREDIENTS: INSTRUCTIONS: This dish is easy to customize. You can add red pepper flakes, parsley, basil, or even parmesan. Do what suits your tastebuds. Let me know if you…
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If I’m being honest, veggie wrap wasn’t on my food radar. It’s not a meal that I trypically grab for, but I had a pack of flour tortillas left over from the veggie quesadillas and didn’t want them to go to waste. As a result, the veggie wrap was created! It’s really simple and a great lunch, especially if you’re working from home. INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS: I also made a glass of watermelon punch to wash the wraps down with. A few months back, I purchased a HUGE watermelon from this watermelon truck on the side of the road. It was…
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One thing I’ve learned during this Fast is how easy it is to convert Mexican food to vegetarian and/or vegan options, if you don’t mind vegan cheese. I really enjoy Mexican food, so this was nothing short of good news for me. INGREDIENTS For the Guacamole: INSTRUCTIONS Quesadillas are really easy to prepare and take no time. I’ll probably add shrimp in this recipe at a later date. You can add any vegetable that you like if you prefer a veggie version, or any protein you like. I am not the one to add measurements to most recipes. I season…
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Avocado Toast is such a simple and versatile meal to make. You can literally customize it to your own liking. I tend to keep mine the same because the ingredients are staples in a lot of my meals and are typically always in my fridge. Avocado toast also forces me to be a bit more intentional with adding healthy options to my meals, as well. I usually have it with a side of fruit, a boiled egg, or a fresh fruit smoothie or carrot juice. I encourage you to try out different variations of avocado toast, even if I don’t.…