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The Empress Book Review ~ A Madwoman in Mexico
by Laura Martinez-belli 1866, Mexico Book Review 4.5/5 I knew I was going to love this book when it began with a cast of characters à la a Shakespearean play. Enriched with little known history and authentic persons, the dullness of centuries past becomes suffused with color, bright and alive. Somewhat reminiscent of Philippa Gregory’s works, The Empress is full of Mexican culture, international politics, power struggles and aristocratic manipulations. Though centurial affairs can be at times dry, there was never a lack of interesting storylines. Martinez-Belli kept the narrative thriving through her many characters, especially the regal Empress Carlota and her questionable lady, Constanza. I absolutely adore all things…
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Mexican Bolillo Bread
This is a type of savory roll traditionally made in Mexico. This crusty hard roll is usually broken in half with the soft, fluffy insides (known as the migajón) removed- and devoured! The exterior shell is then used as a torta or to scoop up and hold other food. Nerdy Tip measure the temperature of your water for the best possible rise! try dipping a fresh, warm roll in my Mexican Hot Chocolate Sauce. Weird but delish!! Have you tried making these rolls or the hot chocolate dip?? I’d love to hear your feedback. Please comment and rate! Peace & love, jenni
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Leftover Quinoa Oats Recipe
This is a great way to use up any leftover quinoa from the night before! Hearty and healthy, this breakfast is a great addition to your summer meals. This recipe has 3 of the recommended Summer/Ovulatory Phase foods: quinoa strawberries almonds it’s also a great way to get your seeds in! Want to be alerted when I post new recipes? Subscribe below to be in the know! Have you tried this recipe? I would love to know your thoughts. Peace & Love, jenni
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Fudge Stripe Cookies
The Keebler Elves were onto something with this cookie! Delicious dark chocolate layers on a salty shortbread will keep you coming back for more. Nerdy Tip If you use piping bags a LOT, check out these OXO bottles! Have you tried making these cookies?? I’d love to hear your feedback. Please comment and rate! Peace & love, jenni
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Berry Nutty Pineapple Smoothie
This breakfast smoothie is refreshing and cool for those hot summer mornings! Filled with fruit and seeds, it holds 10 grams of your daily fiber!! This recipe has 5 of the recommended Ovulatory Phase foods: strawberries spinach almonds sunflower seeds sesame seeds Have you tried this recipe? I would love to know your thoughts. Peace & Love, jenni
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The Monsters We Make Book Review
by Kali White VanBaale narrated by Mia Barron set in Des Moines, Iowa, 1984 Book Review Des Moines, Iowa, 1984; the center of the Midwest, where “kids were taught God and manners….Bad was other places. Other cities…..” A second paperboy has vanished in the span of two years. Sergeant Goodkind is now in charge of finding 13 year old Christopher Stewart after failing to solve the disappearance of Matthew Kline. Goodkind, struggling to repair his damaged marriage, is again being pulled away from his family and inside the hunt, a constant search for the missing boys. This couldn’t be happening again. Paperboy Sammy Cox and his older sister Crystal, an investigative…
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Sloppy Joes
Have you tried this recipe? I would love to know your thoughts. Peace & Love, jenni
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Millionaire’s Shortbread
Have you tried this recipe? I would love to know your thoughts. Peace & Love, jenni
