Tinga de Hongos Tacos at La Taqueria

 
(I get a little carried away and say, ’20 taco options.’ There are 12!)

My dear friend called me yesterday to ask if I’ve tried fried spaghetti. I was speechless. Pasta is one of my great loves of life, and I had not tried this!!!!!! So, after already eating pasta for lunch, I quickly ran to the kitchen to make more spaghetti. I usually add a lot of vegetables to my pasta but this dish is classic just on its own. I don’t eat fried foods often so this will be a special dish to enjoy on occasion. It is truly sensational. I was saying “mmmm” as I was munching it all up.

Next Day Fried Spaghetti

• Spaghetti/linguini
• Pasta sauce (I used Marinelli Tomato & Basil Jar Sauce. Ha!)
• Olive oil
• Chili pepper seasoning (if you’re feeling spicy)

Make up a batch of spaghetti (with pasta sauce) and refrigerate your leftovers.

The next day, heat a cast iron skillet, add a splash of olive oil and throw in spaghetti. Sprinkle with chili peppers. Heat & serve!

“Everything you see I owe to spaghetti.” ~ Sophia Loren 

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The lessons which life repeats and constantly enforces is ‘look under foot.’
You are always nearer the divine and true sources of your power than you think.
The lure of the distant and difficult is deceptive.
The great opportunity is where you are.
Do not despise your own place and hour.
Every place is under the stars, every place is the center of the world.
~ John Burroughs

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Budgies is a vegetarian burrito shack located on Kingsway between Main and Broadway in Vancouver. It’s open everyday from noon till ten.

The space has a thrifty retro charm with lovely turquoise walls (the exact shade I dream of painting my entire apartment). The burritos are big and satisfying, with rice and your choice of refried or black beans, whole wheat or flour tortilla, and three choices of salsa. I usually order the Mr. Jones burrito, asking them to veganize by replacing the dairy with guacamole. I add extra sliced avocado as well! This is a top spot for cheap eats in Vancouver.