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    Black Owned Businesses To Visit in Houston

    Did you know Black owned businesses only make up 7% of U.S. businesses in total?! An even more shocking fact is that a dollar circulates in Black communities for only 6 hours! For…

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    My Experience Flying During COVID 19: What To Expect

    Flying during a pandemic is something most of us have never experienced. I'm sharing my experience from security check to deplane and ways to stay safe.

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  • Mixed Berry Jam

    Mixed berry jam is quick and easy to make using every day kitchen items and does not include pectin. Sweet, tart, and delicious!

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  • Black bean avocado salad

    Easy Black-Bean Avocado Salad

    Quick and easy delicious salad made with avocado and black-bean. Use it on tacos, dip for chips, or eat it as is! It's nutritious and packed with flavor.

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  • Copy Cat Sweet-Green Harvest Bowl

    When Sweetgreen landed in Houston, I was one of the first to try. I was immediately hooked by their fresh ingredients, local influences, and endless fast healthy options. If you haven’t been –…

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  • Avocado Toast At Home

    I love avocado toast as much as the next millennial but I have a difficult time justifying its trendy price tag. Which is why I make my avocado toast at home. Because let’s…

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  • Senegalese Twists

    A brief review on the products used to achieve this style. It also includes stylist information, maintenance, plus the pros and cons of senegalese twists.

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  • Foods from Umbria

    7 Unforgettable Foods from Umbria, Italy

    1. Strangozzi alla Spolentina The pasta was simplistic and the execution was flawless. The simplicity of the dish really allows the freshness and the authentic flavors of Italy to shine through! Strangozzi is…

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  • True Italian Taste 2019 Educational Tour

    Quick Recap Last May, I won the 2018 Pasta Blogger Competition hosted by IACC and True Italian Taste. If you’re new to Meals with Mel, you can read about my entry here and…

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  • How I Beat A Cycling Challenge

    I have two mantras for this new year. Consistency Less talk, more action When my local cycling studio, RYDE, announced their 25 RYDEs in 30 Days Challenge – I knew that I had…

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