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Mexican Casserole

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Enchilada Sauce (Brand of choice) Prepared Bean Mix such as Somos Foods Mexican Street Corn Beans Mixed Vegetables chopped (I used mixed cauliflower, zucchini and spinach) Queso Fresco (I used Whole Foods)   Almond Flour Tortillas or Tortilla of choice Olive Oil Salt Gently roast or sauté the vegetable mix in advance.   Light roast or sauté since the vegetables will be re-cooked.   In a casserole dish, spread or spray a little olive oil at the bottom of the dish.   Then spread some of the enchilada sauce in the dish. Take a few tortillas to layer and dredge them in the enchilada sauce on both sides, place them down in the dish, then cover them with beans, roasted vegetables, shred some of the Queso Fresco over these layers, dredge more of the tortillas, and repeat the layers. Top with the leftovers in an artful pattern, if you can. Sprinkle a little salt.   Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes. Make a homemade guac to go with it or just serve o...
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A California Date Shake

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One of Trader Joe’s many charms:  California cuisine offerings like hot sauces, nuts, dried fruits.  But what inspired this date shake is their popularity at the East Village’s Superiority Burger, NYC. Kind of duping popular recipes helps when your budget doesn’t include going out to eat a lot.  Also, it’s an opportunity to healthy a recipe up.  The traditional date shake uses oranges but Meyer lemon might do nicely. If this recipe with oranges gets too cloyingly sweet, add lemon and more salt.   Watch the recipe go zestier.   I broke out the Maldon Sea Salt for this one.   Sounds like the date shake was invented in the Coachella Valley, which we now know from the TikTokers as their favorite or most detested but hilarious music festival.   Maybe stay home and make a date shake. Call it The Dateschella. #dateshake 1 Cup Almond Milk Juice and some zest from an Orange 1 teaspoon Peanut Butter 1 Cup Vanilla Ice Cream – my choice:   ...
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Donating your CPAP or APAP Machine to SleepHealth.org

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They accept supplies that are unopened in the manufactured packaging, if the donation meets the criteria. Follow directions at CPAP Machine And Supplies Donation - Sleephealth.org:  https://www.sleephealth.org/asaa/cpap-machine-donation/ I followed directions from the website. Then, packed up: APAP Machine and accessories:  Plug, Unused Carrying Case, Unopened Starter Kit, 5 Unopened Cushions, and Humidifier (in an unopened box). You can receive a charitable donation letter emailed to you for your efforts. An internet search or an accountant can help you determine the Fair Market Value of your donation.  Why throw out medical supplies that others can use, people. #reuse
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Happy Mother’s Day

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Dear SmartLink Card,

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I know that closure isn’t your thing. I just wanted you to know how much you have meant to me these many years, now that I’m going with Tapp and no longer swiping with you.  We’ve had our ups and downs. I lost you once or twice, only to find you once again. I found you for others too. And returned you. Wishing you nothing but the best, xxx
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