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Baked Tacos

I love these tacos because they are easy to throw together and easy to pick up and eat. These Baked Tacos make Taco Night a little more inspired. I sometimes get stuck in a rut when it comes to dinner. I don’t really make the same things over and over, but I do occasionally lack inspiration. How many ways can I make tacos? One afternoon, I needed to feed my family dinner and I found myself standing in front of my pantry hoping to be inspired. I grabbed the first three things that I could find and threw them all in a slow cooker. The result? A really delicious start to dinner. I love a crispy taco, but my husband...

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The 11 Best Book Covers of March

Another month of books, another month of book covers. Here are my favorites from March: Monstrilio; cover design by Alex Merto (Zando, March 7) " data-medium-file="https://s26162.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/91idW4A9EL._SL1500_-197x300.jpg" data-large-file="https://s26162.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/91idW4A9EL._SL1500_-672x1024.jpg" decoding="async" loading="lazy" alt="Gerardo Sámano Córdova, Monstrilio" data-orig-srcset="https://s26162.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/91idW4A9EL._SL1500_-672x1024.jpg 672w, https://s26162.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/91idW4A9EL._SL1500_-197x300.jpg 197w, https://s26162.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/91idW4A9EL._SL1500_-768x1170.jpg 768w, https://s26162.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/91idW4A9EL._SL1500_-39x60.jpg 39w, https://s26162.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/91idW4A9EL._SL1500_-33x50.jpg 33w, https://s26162.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/91idW4A9EL._SL1500_.jpg 985w" src="https://s26162.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/91idW4A9EL._SL1500_.jpg"> Gerardo Sámano Córdova, Monstrilio; cover design by Alex Merto (Zando, March 7) “At the center of the design process was a quandary,” Zando’s Art Director Evan Gaffney told Lit Hub. “Monstrilio, the half-human, half-monster child at the heart of the story, really shouldn’t be depicted, but he couldn’t not be depicted. Reaching back into art history solved this problem, as it sidestepped literal depiction, but also placed this book within a literary tradition of...

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Everything You Need to Know about Skiing in Mammoth Lakes, CA with Kids

In honor of Mammoth’s record-breaking snowfall, your guide to skiing Mammoth—from which lodge is best, what to do if you don’t ski, where to stay in Mammoth with kids, and where to eat is here—plus insider hacks to make your ski experience the best one ever View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mammoth Mountain (@mammothmountain) “With 28-30” of snow since yesterday afternoon, we just blew through our all-time season snowfall record of 668”. We’ve received 695” of snowfall to date at Main Lodge, making the 22/23 season the biggest in our history! To our employees, to this community, to all of you who have battled the elements this season – YOU are the stuff of legends. Thank...

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Modelo Test Launches New Spiked Aguas Frescas

Modelo’s newest launch offers a fresh take on a tried-and-true Mexican staple. Spiked Aguas Frescas are the newest product from Modelo to hit shelves, perfectly timed for the onset of warming spring weather. The newly-launched malt beverage is available in four flavors, each created with real fruit juice: Piña (Pineapple, Pepino y Limón (Cucumber-Lime), Sandia (Watermelon), and Flor de Jamaica (Hibiscus). Each selection is lightly carbonated and slightly sweet, hitting just under 200 calories per 12-ounce slim can. They can be purchased in 12-can variety packs; the Piña flavor is also available in 24-ounce cans. Currently, the beverage is only available in Las Vegas as a test market. While an official national launch date has yet to be announced, a...

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