Happy National Pizza Day!

Apparently, February 9th is National Pizza Day. Google isn’t sure why, but we don’t care. We will take any excuse to eat more pizza. Thursday is usually our weekly pizza night, so we shifted it a day. No complaints here. 

To make this a worthwhile post, here is a list of our top five spots to get pizza in New Orleans. In no particular order…

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Barracuda Tacos (New Orleans, Louisiana)

Why is that place always so busy? Sure, the location is great. The name is fun. But who would wait in such a long line for tacos? In Los Angeles, I get it, but New Orleans? Maybe the lack of great tacos has made this place royalty. We always wanted to try Barracuda Tacos but refused to wait in that line. Fortunately, they opened another location on our side of the river! So, naturally, we ate almost everything there.

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Time for the Winter Olympics! (Beijing 2022)

It is that time again! Our Olympic clocks were off since Tokyo was delayed because of covid. Here we are, fourteen years after the Beijing Summer olympics, for a much colder lineup of events. The Superbowl doesn’t excite us much, but the Olympics and World Cup are a different story. Chris pulls out his Olympic wardrobe, we bought Peacock for maximum coverage, and celebrated the opening ceremony. How? By enjoying the host nation’s food of course!

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Yelping is Helping (Yelp Year in Review – 2021)

Yelp! It is a platform that we’ve used for years, but have never really talked about on the blog. Why? It has always been a bit taboo, I suppose. Yelp doesn’t like their users doubling up their reviews. They see it as a conflict of interest. They have some control issues. As a result, we’ve always said no to their annual invites to be Yelp Elite. We play it safe by avoiding be too far in Yelp. Still, we love to use it for the following reason.

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Impossible Burger, but Taco Tuesday!

There isn’t too much to be said here. Ground meat, or ground fake meat in this case, is one of the most versatile ingredients in the kitchen. In the UK, they call it mince and it is the base for so many delicious recipes. It seems counter-productive to make mince out of already formed patties, but it works! It is far from Impossible!

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Enjoy the refreshing sweetness of a creamy and tasty Venezuelan Chicha

Rice is more than a staple food consumed by half of the world’s population. Affordability, easy cultivation, climate adaptability, and cooking versatility are just some features qualifying rice as the preferred grain of all.

Countless recipes where rice is the star are well-known worldwide. Its mild flavor makes it possible to use it in various dishes from the most common savory ones to incredible desserts.

Its versatility even allows creating delightful and refreshing drinks since its delicate flavor is the perfect base for pairing with herbs and other components.

You will be surprised by knowing the various rice drinks there are worldwide. You will be even more surprised to find out that you may have tried some of these drinks without perceiving rice among the ingredients.

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What Can I Do If My Sober Living Has Been Impacted by Covid-19?

Alcohol addiction is a condition affecting many people. Physicians refer to this condition as Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), and it is officially a medical condition that requires treatment. In 2019, more than 14 million people aged 12 years and older had this disorder. Research indicates that more than half of those who go through rehab for treatment relapse within just a year after leaving the health facilities. In 2019, when the Covid-19 disease hit the world, many individuals practicing sober living went back to drinking. There are various reasons why they relapsed, including idleness and other government restrictions. If you are one of those affected, here is what you should do to get back on track.

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This is an easy, low-cal Mexican rice that you’ll probably want to make at home

When it comes to food, Mexican cuisine offers a wide variety of incredible dishes, most of them quite easy to make. However, before learning how to prepare Mexican rice, it is important to distinguish it from the Spanish version. 

A debate has been raised over the years, since Spanish rice is considered by many people as the original meal, while others claim it was the Mexicans who invented it. Fact is that knowing the differences will help you make both dishes properly.

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How about a genuine Dominican Moro de Habichuelas with all the Caribbean flavor?

When we think of the Caribbean, exotic landscapes and colors come to mind. This is translated into a rich variety of dishes, still largely unknown to most of us. Caribbean cuisine is probably less widespread than African cuisine or Amerindian cuisine, let alone European. This is because it takes elements from these three traditions and many more. This blend was enhanced by natives who have created flavors unique to the region and is characterized mostly by the presence of beans and rice. To start approaching these flavors, you may start trying this easy red beans and rice recipe.

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5 Effective Treatments to Help You Maintain a Youthful Appearance

It doesn’t matter how much effort someone puts into their appearance, the aging process is bound to catch up with everyone at some point. Luckily, with technological advances in the beauty industry there are plenty of ways you can combat signs of aging. However, beauty and cosmetic treatments don’t come cheap so you want to make sure you are spending your money wisely. Here are a few effective treatments that will help you maintain a youthful appearance.

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