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Episode #230: Mamma Mia – Comfort Rewatch

Today, we are rewatching Mamma Mia! And Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, starring Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried. 46 minutes, 50 seconds Listen on: Use one of these top players or see a full list of providers in the post below. iTunes ...

Mon Apr 29, 2024 17:05
10 Things I Love Sunday

Feeling very pregnant lately—which I type with both joy and also as a complaint. I do love feeling my son wiggle around in my belly. This is the very beginning stages of getting to know him. But I’m also at the stage where it’s difficult to find a comfortable way to sit or sleep and I have to get up to pee about 4x a night. Also nothing fits, so I’m...

Sun Apr 28, 2024 17:01
El Presidente Cocktail

The El Presidente is a famous Cuban cocktail created in the early 1900s. It’s a variation of the classic Manhattan. It was most likely named after President Mario García Menocal. During Prohibition-era Havana, Cuba became a popular vacation destination for Americans who came for the beautiful weather, beaches and of course, incredible cocktails. The...

Sat Apr 27, 2024 16:19
Watergate Salad

I realize we play fast and loose with the term “salad” here in the Midwest sometimes, but this IS a classic and I stand by it! Watergate salad is a cold, dessert-type salad made with marshmallows and Cool Whip. To me, it’s a staple of any backyard BBQ or holiday dinner. I have very vivid memories of this green, creamy salad on plates beside things like...

Fri Apr 26, 2024 17:29
Cantarito Cocktail

The Cantarito cocktail is a famous Mexican cocktail similar to the Paloma. What makes the Cantarito unique is that it mixes more citrus juices, including orange juice, lime juice and grapefruit juice with grapefruit soda and tequila. The drink is traditionally served in it’s namesake vessel, the cantarito cup. More tequila cocktails: Classic...

Thu Apr 25, 2024 16:46
Thousand Island Dressing

While you certainly can buy pre-made Thousand Island dressing what you may not know is you probably have all the ingredients to make this classic sauce already in your kitchen. With just seven ingredients you can whip up homemade Thousand Island dressing in just a few minutes. And while I love this dressing on salads, including a classic wedge...

Wed Apr 24, 2024 16:57

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