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Travellers crave getaways but now weigh risks of lost baggage, poor weather, illness

A winter getaway to Mexico ended in frustration and exhaustion for Shannon Dryer after weather-related disruptions delayed her family’s return to British Columbia, sent their luggage astray and highlighted the many ways a vacation can go awry. The ordeal propelled her to swear off future bookings with WestJet and kiboshed any more Christmas-time trips. “I don’t think it was worth it,” she said from Port Coquitlam, B.C. “It was just a lot of stress.” The delay in coming home forced extra costs in pet boarding, airport parking and respite care for her father on top of the added food and accommodation costs in Mexico, she said. Despite the wanderlust that has gripped many Canadians who postponed travel during the COVID-19...

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Summit Fire & EMS responds to a kitchen fire at Fritangas Mexican Restaurant in Silverthorne

Summit Fire & EMS responded to a kitchen fire at Fritangas Mexican Restaurant in Silverthorne in the middle of the night, according to a Facebook post earlier this morning.  The post, made on Saturday morning, Jan. 7, said that the organization was responding to an automated smoke alarm but a fire was discovered when firefighters arrived on scene.  The post said that “a quick attack by the first engine crew on scene knocked down the fire completely before the second-in engine companies even arrived.” It went on to say that damage was confined to the kitchen but that the restaurant “survived.”  A cause has not yet been determined.

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10 Zero Point Recipes to Kick Off the New Year!

If you’re anything like me, you’ve realized that to be successful on freestyle, you have to become a master of zero-point foods. I have reached out to Watch Watchers numerous times, but my plea to make chocolate zero points has yet to elicit a response. (It comes from a beam, right?) but they won’t budge. Until then, we will have to work with what we have. This new year, I have gathered 10 delicious recipes to keep you on track to kick off the year in a healthy and tasty way. Weight Watchers Spicey Stuffed Bell Peppers  What I love about this spicy stuffed bell pepper recipe, besides its ease of preparation, is the fantastic flavor the harissa provides. Depending...

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Shrimp Tacos Recipe (Quick and Easy!)

This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my privacy policy. These easy shrimp tacos are the perfect simple dinner for busy weeknights! Plump, juicy shrimp are cooked in a flavorful spice blend then wrapped in warm flour tortillas and piled high with your favorite toppings. If you’re as much of a taco fiend as I am, you may also like these baja fish tacos, spicy blackened salmon tacos, or carne asada tacos if you’re feeling something meaty! Easy Shrimp Tacos Recipe Happy Friday! I’m here to bring you another easy and delicious dinner that’s a great timesaver for busy families! I love tacos. You just can’t go wrong with them!...

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Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup

This Chicken Tortilla Soup is a flavorful and comforting Mexican-inspired soup made with shredded chicken, diced tomatoes, beans, corn, and a variety of spices. Customize each bowl with your favorite toppings. Serve with crispy tortilla strips or tortilla chips. Want to set it and forget it? Try my Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup version of this recipe! Yum! Healthy + Delicious This Chicken Tortilla Soup is my new go-to soup because it’s healthy, filling, easy to make and downright delicious. It’s ready to eat in a snap and it’s a crowd pleaser. Especially if there are tortilla chips crumbled into it and a little sour cream on top. It’s my new favorite soup and I hope you enjoy it as much...

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