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National Chili Month: Instant Pot® Pulled Pork Chili
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. It’s October of this amazingly strange year, and it’s even getting chilly right now in Southern Texas. It’s starting to be chili season! October is National Chili Month. There are so many types of chili — beef, pork, turkey, meatless. I love experimenting with the different recipes and seeing which one my family likes best. Since fall is my favorite season, I tend to make a LOT…
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4 Common Eye Infections
The eyes are complex organs with a direct line to the brain. Their job is incredibly important, and all the many working parts of an eye turn reflected light into the images we see. We’ve got to make it through our entire life with just the two of them. Therefore, eye health should be a top priority if we want our eyes to last as long as possible. This month is Halloween Safety Month and World Blindness Awareness Month. We should take a moment to think about our eyes and their care. Show a little appreciation for them… There are several eye diseases we really can’t do much about and…
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A Couple of Drinks for National Vodka Day
October 4th is National Vodka Day. As i have noted in the past, vodka was my choice of alcohol when I was still consuming alcohol. It is not completely clear who invented vodka — Russia, Sweden, and Poland debate this honor. It consists of mostly water and ethanol — coming from distilling fermented cereal grains. In some instances, potatoes have been used or fermented fruit. Vodkas in the US have to be 80 proof (40% alcohol by volume). Commonly, vodka is consumed neat (straight with no mixers, ice, or water) and freezer-chilled. However, it is also a frequent component in mixed drinks and cocktails. I was not a huge fan…
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“Eye See You…” Spooky Eyeball Tacos
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. This post has 2 purposes! Today, October 4th, is National Taco Day. And it’s a fun recipe that you might want to make for your family on Halloween night. Can you think of anything more unnerving than having someone stare at you? If you’ve ever eaten fish with the head still on it, you know that feeling. At Halloween, you can create Spooky Eyeball Tacos for dinner.…
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Halloween Costumes for the Year 2020
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. This month I am going to try to complete TWO blog challenges — one post a day for each one. This is number one for the Ultimate Blog Challenge. Let’s go! Halloween is this month. It will likely be a different type of Halloween than we have faced in a really long time due to COVID-19. Social distancing* will likely change many plans and cancel or alter…
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10 Reasons To Drink Coffee Every Day
It’s National Coffee Day! Ah, nothing beats the sweet smell of coffee in the morning. I used to make a pot of coffee every morning just for the smell! It’s lovely! However, should we really be drinking a cup (or more) each day? In 2019, 64% of Americans 18 and older drank coffee daily; in fact, coffee is the most frequently consumed beverage in the world. While some people drink coffee for energy or because they love the taste, it actually offers numerous health benefits. Let’s take a look at 10 more reasons you should drink coffee every day. Reduce Risk Of Developing Diabetes Over 9% of American’s now have…
