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Getting To Know Your Peppers
Another Cinco de Mayo post! Chili peppers are a common ingredient in Mexican cuisine. There are more than 150 varieties of peppers and each one has a flavor that is unique. If you choose to use peppers when making Mexican dishes, try to use the specific pepper recommended in the recipe. This will help your dish have an authentic flavor that can’t be denied. Ancho Chilies Ancho chilies are the dried version of a Poblano pepper. It needs to be rehydrated for several hours before you can add them to recipes. Once they are rehydrated, they are often ground up before being added. If you’ve ever had Mole sauce, you…
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Spices Used in Mexican Foods
Over the past few days, many cities and states have started the process of opening up again — most with social distancing and other rules in place. Other states are remaining shut down for the time being. No matter where you live if you like to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, it’s going to look different this year. Here is a quick post about spices used in Mexican food. Something a little different… The spices used in Mexican food help give it a one-of-a-kind flavor that you desire. Since many of us are cooking more at home right now, maybe you can use these spices to create your own dishes! Cumin…
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Homeschooling: Combine Learning and Play
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published May 3, 2020. Updated August xx, 2022 Are you one of the many parents who has been homeschooling during the quarantine? Or do you homeschool as a rule? However you started homeschooling, it can be a challenge. You might have hoped things would settle out as you got used to your new routine. But — to your chagrin — are you struggling to keep your…
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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Your Wife
Looking for a simple Mother’s Day gift? Gift ideas for your wife can be thoughtful, romantic, and inexpensive. No matter the cost, she will treasure them forever. Sweet and Simple Flowers If you don’t have a lot of extra cash, you can still make her day special by picking flowers if you can’t buy them, tying them together with a pretty ribbon, and writing her a poem to go with the flowers. Picnic You can arrange a picnic at her favorite outdoor spot where you prepare all of the food, take care of the packing and cleaning up, and give her the gift of time. All mothers appreciate this. They…
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Isolation is the Perfect Time for Journaling
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. As people spend more time in isolation or while quarantined, it’s the ideal time to self-reflect with things like a journal. Journaling might have been something you always thought of doing but never had the time or motivation. Why not take advantage and start your journal right now? You Have More Time to Yourself When you are in isolation or having to spend more time at home,…
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Gift Ideas for New Moms
Time to Select Mother’s Day Gifts for the moms in your life. Here are a few suggestions for new or expectant moms. With the stay-at-home order — even as they are slowly being lifted — many new moms are still not going to go out in public very often if they can avoid it. Gift certificates and delivery services for various products are good ideas so they can avoid public places as much as possible! Certificates for Food One good idea for new moms (especially now!) is to give her some certificates for meals that can be picked up and brought home for the nights that she’s too worn out…
