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Cake Mix Tres Leches Cake

Jenna made this and took it to a work party.  It was delicious since we got the leftovers! Cake Mix Tres Leches Cake adapted from https://practicallyhomemade.com/Cake1 box white cake mix ½ cup butter, melted1 cup milk4 eggs1 tsp vanilla extractMilk Mixture   ½ cup milk 1/2 c whipping cream14 ounces sweetened condensed milk12 ounces(1 can) evaporated milkToppings 8 ounce whipped topping1 cup fresh raspberries, optionalPreheat oven to 350°. Spray a 9x13 pan with non-stick spray and set aside. Combine cake ingredients and mix with a hand held mixer for about 2 minutes. Pour into prepared 9x13 pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cake is cooked through.  Remove from the oven and cool for 15 minutes. While the cake is cooling, combine the...

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Pop-ups in London - 12th-19th May 2023

   Kostas Pardalis's Greek menu at Drop wine bar in Kensington - Thurs-Sat See all the pop-ups on my map New & This Weekend Only Boca Chica's Caribbean dining at The King & Co in Clapham - Mon-Sat  Emily Dobbs' Sri Lankan cooking at Oranj in Shoreditch - Weds-Sat Inky Layla's Dinner & Drawing supper club at Tracks in E7 - Sun 14th  Kostas Pardalis's Greek menu at Drop wine bar in Kensington - Thurs-Sat Tangy's Tasty Stuff at The Rose & Crown in NW5 - Tues-Sun Tiella - Rustic Italian - at The Compton Arms - Weds-Sun  Pop-ups in Bars & Cafes 081 Pizzeria - Serving at The Smugglers Tavern in Warren St, Fitzrovia - Mon-Sat  Albys Pizza - Now serving...

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A Guide To Loreto, Baja California Sur: Fabled Land Of Blue Whales & Canyons

Nestled on the eastern coast of Baja California Sur, Loreto is the only place on Earth where humans can observe blue whales in coastal warm water. For giants reaching up to 30m in length—the biggest animals that have ever lived on the planet—blue whales remain elusive and hard to find. I went to Loreto to see these whales, but found so much more in this enchanting town. Redolent of history, surrounded by world-class beauty, Loreto rewards the senses off the beaten path. Designated one of Mexico’s Pueblos Mágicos (magic towns), Loreto has retained its charm and famously leisurely pace of life. The locals embrace this as their unofficial motto: “Loreto, donde el sol no tiene prisa” (Loreto, where the sun...

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BBQ Pork and Mango Quesadillas

BBQ Pork and Mango Quesadillas are stuffed full of slow cooked pulled pork and sweet, ripe mangos. Topped with some avocado sour cream, these are not your ordinary quesadillas. Add Mango To Quesadillas The flavor and texture of mangos does so well with pork. The sweetness of the mango contrasts well with a spicy, savory slow-cooked pork. I’ve made lots of quesadillas since they’re a family favorite and this is one of my favorite, if not my favorite, flavor combination. In the past I haven’t cooked much with mangos, but recently, every time I go to the supermarket, there’s a big, beautiful pile of them. I can’t help but put 1 or 2 in my cart. Slow Cook The Pork...

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Best Hilton hotels and resorts on the beach, from the US to the Maldives

With 580-plus Hilton Hotels & Resorts properties across nearly 100 countries and territories, it should come as little surprise that there are more than a few Hiltons on beaches around the world. So, if you’re looking to book a beach vacation — with either your travel credit card or Hilton Honors points — there are plenty of hotels from which to choose. Some Hiltons are family-friendly properties with kid-centric amenities like water parks and teen clubs, while others are best for romantic getaways thanks to their adults-only policies. Then there’s the matter of destination. You can find beachfront Hilton Hotels & Resorts on six continents, so there’s no shortage of options. But which one(s) should you book for your next...

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