I think I am late to the party, but I just discovered the #blackgirlluxurytiktok movement and I am LOVING IT.
The essence of Black Girl Luxury TikTok includes women living their best life on international trips, enjoying fine dining, and designer shopping trips.
What I love about this movement is empowering women to create a life of ease and normalizing frequent self care.
I am learning to introduce other forms of luxury in my home.. Food is one part of my life where I have no problem treating myself. By no means, does luxury have to mean expensive or exceeding your means, but finding a few ways to elevate your cooking. Here are few things I love to do.
1. IT STARTS WITH THE INGREDIENTS, SIS: When I started trying to eat healthier, it had to be on a budget- I had a BUNCH (lie.. HELLA) student loan debt. Buying all organic produce was really hard for me, so I learned what might be better to buy organic WHERE I COULD and which fruits & veggies I could buy conventional (not organic). The CLEAN 15 are fruits & veggies that have been found to have the SMALLEST TRACES OF PESTICIDES. Organic or conventional, you are 👌🏾. Also, check out the DIRTY DOZEN. These typically have the highest pesticide traces & may be better to buy organic WHERE YOU CAN.
2. BRING YOUR FAVORITE INDULGENCES HOME: I’ll pop into my favorite ethnic grocery store and pick up special meats, cheeses, olives, cornichons (aka. baby pickles), dried fruits and make an amazing mini charcuterie board.
"For cast iron skillets, greenpans, and quality cutting knives, I 💗 gracing the aisles of Sur La Table."
3. INVEST IN KITCHENWARE YOU USE REGULARLY: I really believe food genuinely tastes better when you cook with quality. For items I use less than once a week (like a noodle strainer), I LIVE for a good IKEA run. BUT for cast iron skillets, greenpans, and quality cutting knives, I 💗 gracing the aisles of Sur La Table. I’ve had the same cast iron skillet for SEVEN years now… and think how much time and money you’ll save when you don't have to replace cheaper non-stick pans.. They become struggly quick.
4. IT ENDS WITH THE PRESENTATION: It may seems small, but it’s so nice to plate your food, light a candle, and enjoy your meal with a lovely mug of tea or a glass of wine. If you're meal prepping, it can feel like #tupperwareislife. It’s great to create a luxury dining experience for yourself.
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