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Sage and Ham Baked Eggs

This savory Sage and Ham Baked Eggs recipe is a quick and easy breakfast staple to start your day off right. These light and fluffy baked eggs are combined with a bit of salty ham, fresh sage, and some melty cheese for that perfect breakfast bite. Try a new kind of way to make a healthy egg breakfast! I will definitely be adding this to my regular repertoire of breakfast recipes. WHY haven’t I ever made this before? It just never occurred to me to bake eggs, I guess! This breakfast recipe is made for two, so whip it up, pop it in the oven while you finish getting ready for the day, then grab your loved one and enjoy...

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I Was The First Latina On 'Sesame Street.' Now I Have My Own Ideas About Bringing Representation To TV.

The author and the Muppet Grover launch the Super Grover sandwich in honour of the 4,000th "Sesame Street" episode on Feb. 27, 2002, at a New York City deli. The first time I saw “Sesame Street” was at the student union of Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. It was intriguing to see James Earl Jones reciting the alphabet (“A, B, C, D ... ”) as the letters flashed over his bald head. But when I saw the characters of Susan and Gordon  — a cheerful, warm, Black married couple speaking to me from an urban neighbourhood — I was flabbergasted.   In 1969 you did not see many people of colour on television.    Growing up in the 1950s, I marvelled at television....

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Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca: The Ultimate Travel Guide for 2023

Although its name translates as “Hidden Port,” Mexico’s Puerto Escondido is no secret and has long been a favourite among surfers and backpackers. That being said, this chilled out beach town in Oaxaca State still manages to fly under the radar of most travellers. Perhaps that’s due to the lack of international direct flights and cookie-cutter resorts that bring so many tourists to places like Cancun and Puerto Vallarta. If you’re willing to put in the legwork to get here, you’ll be rewarded greatly with stunning beaches, friendly locals, and mouth-watering cuisine.  The Ultimate Travel Guide for Puerto Escondido Puerto Escondido is definitely one of the best places to visit in Mexico, and I’ve spent a lot of time there on...

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