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Caribbean Rum Punch
Caribbean Rum Punch Recipe:
2 Oz Wrayandnephewus Jamaican Rum
1 Oz Barbancourthaiti (Floater) Haitian Rum
2 Oz Orange Juice
2 Oz Pineapple
Juice From 1 Lime
Grenadine
Garnish: Lime Wheel & Maraschino Cherry
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1- In An Ice Filled Shaker Add In Your White Rum, And Juices And Shake
2- Pour Over Fresh Ice, Add In Your Grenadine
3- Top Off With Your Dark Rum Floater
Yummy! Enjoy Your New Creation.
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Lewinsky vs. Beyoncé
Monica vs. Beyoncé. The Grammy winner is set to remove a lyric from a Renaissance song over concerns of ableism, and now the former White House intern suggests her name be removed from a 2013 song as well.
Monica Lewinsky is requesting Beyoncé to remove lyrics about her from her 2013 song ‘Partition’ after she removed ‘spaz’ from the album RENAISSANCE.
The track is called ‘Heated.
The lyrics: “He popped all my buttons, and he ripped my blouse
He Monica Lewinsky-ed all on my gown.” via @blogforsc on Twitter.
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25 Things You Can Sell For Under $20
Do You Need A Side Hustle? Look No More! Here’s 25 Things You Can Sell For Under $20:
- Shea Butter
- African Black Soap
- Crystals
- Custom T-Shirts
- Trendy Clothes
- Hair Accessories
- Fashion Scarfs
- Wallets
- Make-Up Products
- Eyelashes
- Detox Tea
- Essential Oils
- Natural Skincare Products
- Handmade Soap
- Natural Hair Care Products
- Shapewear
- E-Books
- Headphones
- Bluetooth Speakers
- Jewelry
- Coffee Mugs
- Candles
- Resin Art Pieces
- Social Media Graphics
- Courses
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3 Tasty Taco Tuesday Recipes
Whether It’s Taco Tuesday, Cinco De Mayo, Or Just Another Weeknight These Yummy Recipes Will Have Your Guests Coming Over Every Tuesday.
Here’s Three Tasty Taco Tuesday Recipes You Can Try, Not Only On A Tuesday:
Recipe #1: Blackened Salmon Tacos
Ingredients For Salmon:
- 1 Lb. Salmon
- Kosher Salt
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1 Tbsp. Cajun Spice
- 2 Tbsp. Extra-virgin Olive Oil
Ingredients For Salsa/Serving:
- 1 Diced Pineapple
- 2 Ripped Avocados, Diced
- 1/4 Red Onion, Diced
- 2 Small Tomatoes, Diced
- Juice Of 1 Lime, Plus Wedges For Serving
- Freshly Chopped Cilantro, For Garnish
- 6 Corn Tortillas, Warmed Or Grilled
The Minute You Start Cooking The Salmon, Your House Will Smell Amazing! All Of Your Neighbors Will Wonder “What’s For Dinner Tonight?”
Directions For Cooking:
- Pat Salmon Dry, If Necessary, Then Evenly Season All Sides Of The Filets With Salt, Pepper, And Cajun Spice.
- In A Large Skillet Over Medium Heat, Heat Oil. When Oil Is Hot But Not Smoking, Add Salmon. Cook Until Deeply Golden, About 5 To 6 Minutes, Then Flip And Cook For Another 2 To 3 Minutes, Until Salmon Is Opaque.
- Let Rest And Cool Slightly, Then Flake Into Large Pieces.
- Make Pineapple Avocado Salsa: In A Medium Bowl, Add Pineapple, Avocado, Onion, Tomatoes, And Lime Juice. Season With Salt And Toss To Combine.
- Assemble Tacos: Top Tortillas With Salmon, Avocado Salsa, And Cilantro. Serve With Lime Wedges For Squeezing.
Recipe #2: Chicken Bacon Ranch Tacos
Ingredients For Bacon Tacos:
- 4 Slices Bacon
- 1 Lb. Chicken Breast, Cut Into Roughly ½-inch Chunks
- 1 Pkg Ortega® Taco Seasoning Mix
- 12 Ortega Yellow Corn Taco Shells
- 1 Finely Shredded Lettuce
- 1/2 Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend
- 2 Plum Tomatoes, Seeded And Chopped
- 1 Green Onion, Chopped
- 1/2 C. Ranch Dressing
Directions For Cooking:
- Add The Bacon In An Even Layer To A Medium Non-stick Skillet. Place Over Medium Heat. Cook, Turning Halfway Through, Until Bacon Is Crisp And Golden, About 8 Minutes. Remove Bacon To A Paper Towel Lined Plate.
- If Necessary, Drain All But 1 Tablespoon Of The Bacon Fat And Return Skillet To Medium-high Heat. Add The Chicken Breast And Cook, Stirring A Few Times, Until Cooked Through And Golden, About 4 Minutes.
- Add The Taco Seasoning And ¾ Cup Water. Continue To Cook, Stirring, Until Sauce Coats Chicken, 1 Minute More. Remove From The Heat.arrange The Taco Shells On A Plate And Microwave On High 40 To 60 Seconds.
- Fill Warm Taco Shells With Chicken Mixture.top With Shredded Lettuce, Shredded Cheese, Chopped Tomatoes, And Chopped Green Onion. Drizzle With Ranch Dressing. Crumble Bacon Over Top. Serve Immediately.
Recipe #3 Jamaican Jerk Steak Tacos
Ingredients For The Jerk Seasoning:
- 1 Tbsp. Garlic Powder
- 1 Tbsp. Dried Italian Blend Seasoning
- 2 Tsp. Sugar
- 2 Tsp. Kosher Salt
- 2 Tsp. Onion Powder
- 1 Tsp. Ground Allspice
- 1 Tsp. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 Tsp. Cayenne Pepper
- 1 Tsp. Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 Tsp. Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1/4 Tsp. Ground Cinnamon
Ingredients For The Tacos:
- 2 Tbsp. Jerk Seasoning
- 1/4 C. Plus 2 Tbsp. Canola Oil, Divided
- 1 1/2 Lb. Flank Or Skirt Steak
- 10 Small (Taco-sized) Flour Tortillas
- 1 C. Diced Pineapple
- 1/2 C. Diced Onion
- 1/4 C. Freshly Chopped Cilantro
- Juice Of ½ Lime, Plus Lime Wedges For Serving
- 1/4 Tsp. Kosher Salt
- 1 Avocado, Sliced
- Crumbled Cotija Cheese, For Serving (Optional)
Directions For Cooking:
- Make jerk seasoning: In a small bowl, whisk together spices until combined. (If using store-bought jerk seasoning, move to step 2.)
- Make tacos: In a small bowl, whisk together jerk seasoning and ¼ cup oil until combined. Pour into a large resealable plastic bag and add steak. Press out as much air as you can and seal. Shake to coat the steak in the marinade, then chill for 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add steak and cook until nicely seared but slightly pink in center, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, stir together pineapple, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
- Thinly slice steak across the grain. Serve in tortillas with pineapple salsa and avocado. Top with cotija cheese if desired and serve with lime.
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5 Ways To Make Extra Money On Craigslist
Craigslist Is An American Classified Advertisements Website With Sections Devoted To Jobs, Housing, For Sale Items, Services, And Discussion Boards.
Here’s Five Ways To Make Extra Income While Browsing Through Craigslist:
- FOCUS GROUPS. A focus group is a group interview involving a small number of demographically similar people or participants who have other common traits/experiences. Their reactions to specific researcher/evaluator-posed questions are studied. Incentive for focus groups varies from $60 $200 per group.
- MOCK TRIALS. A mock trial is an act or imitation trial. Attorneys preparing for a real trial might use a mock trial consisting of volunteers as role players to test theories or experiment with each other. Incentive for mock trials varies from $100 to $300 per trial.
- RESEARCH PROJECTS. A research project involves the collection, organization and analysis of information to increase understanding of a topic or product. Incentive for research projects varies from a $10 to $60 per project.
- TASTE TESTS. A taste test is where participants evaluate the taste of a product, either on its own or compared with other products. Taste tests are often conducted “blind” where brand names, packaging and other identifying items are removed. Incentive for taste tests varies from $30 to $50 per test, plus free food.
- PRODUCT TESTING Product testing is a method of analyzing a product’s concept, feature or functionality to determine how potential customers may use or react to the product. Incentive for product testings varies from $5 to $20 per review, plus a free product.
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