Since I’ve been listening to Sabrina Carpenter’s latest album nonstop since it came out a few weeks ago, I thought it’d be fun to look into what the Taste singer eats. Unfortunately, she doesn’t have her own episode on Food Diaries, but she has revealed some of her favorite foods in various interviews and social media posts. Obviously, I don’t know Sabrina Carpenter personally, so I can’t confirm that this is her day-to-day diet. However, after combing through several video clips and interviews, I can make an educated guess on the kinds of foods she eats in a given day.
I don’t know about you, but I am always looking for inspiration when it comes to new meals to make. In the past, I was in the habit of cooking the same four meals until I was sick of them—which was a fine cycle to go through, but ultimately, it got a little boring. This year, I decided I wanted to be more adventurous with my cooking, so I’ve made it a goal to eat something a little different each week. Naturally, I started watching a Youtube series from Harper’s Bazaar called Food Diaries, which chronicles celebrities and their daily eating habits.
Below you’ll see my very own food diary, inspired by the meals vetted by America’s favorite pop star. It includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a beverage, as well as my general thoughts on the food after a day’s worth of eating. I tried to cook the majority of the meals, but ended up ordering takeout for one of them because well, it seemed easier to do so. Hopefully, this can inspire some new meal ideas, or at the very least, entertain you.
Morning Caffeine: Yerba Mate
She’s working late, ’cause she’s a singer, so it makes sense that Sabrina has to start her day with some kind of caffeine. You’d think that since one of her hit songs is called “Espresso,” that she’d be a big coffee person, right? Well, as it turns out, not exactly. On The Zane Lowe Show, the 25-year-old revealed how the song has impacted her interactions at coffee shops.
“Every time I see a café, there’s just a sign that says espresso, and I’m like, ‘Yes.’ Nothing to do with me,” she told the show host. “I didn’t invent espresso. The Italians are so mad.”
She went on to explain that she actually prefers another kind of caffeine. “They’re just waiting for me to say it [espresso], and I’m like, “Tea.”
After doing some more digging, I found that in speaking with Rolling Stone this week, Sabrina specified exactly which kind of tea she loved. “My fans know that I have a very terrible obsession with Yerba Mate, an Argentian Tea,” she said in an interview posted on TikTok. “It’s been an addiction for quite some time now.”
So, I decided to set aside my usual iced coffee order and picked up a can of lemon-flavored Yerba Mate. It was pretty good, and definitely very different from my typical morning drink.
Breakfast: Chicken fingers & ketchup
I was feeling energized from the Yerba Mate, so I figured it was time for breakfast. While I couldn’t find any mention of what Sabrina’s go-to breakfast food was, she did tell Interview in 2021 what she had that morning. “I had chicken fingers,” she said, adding that she ate it with “just ketchup.”
I didn’t have the energy to make my own chicken fingers, so, around 11 a.m., I ordered them from a diner near my apartment. I was a little surprised—mostly about the ketchup—but I decided that for the sake of journalism, I needed to stick to her exact order.
Lunch: Chicken fajitas
According to J-14, Sabrina said in an Instagram Live that her favorite food was Chicken Fajitas. She’s even gushed about her love for them on other platforms. “Dadda thank u for teaching me how to make fajitas,” her Father’s Day post on X reads.
I decided to make my own chicken fajitas, and made use of taco seasoning I had on hand. I never make fajitas, let alone cook bell peppers, so this was a nice change of pace from my usual meals. And, it was actually really good and simple, so I can see why Sabrina likes them so much.
Dinner: Mac and cheese
Finally, it was time for the best meal of the day, so I was expecting to have something delicious. I decided to base my dinner off of an interview clip in which Sabrina revealed what her most recent takeout order was. To my delight, she said “Mac and Cheese,” and added that its “a staple in my life.”
I love Mac and Cheese, so I relate about it being a staple. Since I was on a mission to “cook,” I decided to get boxed Mac and Cheese, because it’s convenient and you can’t ever go wrong with that.
Overall, I was a little surprised about a few things. First and foremost, I was not expecting Sabrina to be a tea person, let alone be obsessed with Yerba Mate. I mean, I enjoyed the Yerba Mate, but I would much rather have a cup of coffee to start the day.
I was also a little surprised about the chicken fingers. I doubt that this is her daily, go-to breakfast, but still, an interesting choice. I probably won’t be having chicken fingers again for breakfast, but I will definitely be having more Fajitas. That, along with the Mac and Cheese, will absolutely be added to my dinner rotations.
