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chorizo and cheese pastries (Pasteles de chorizo y queso)

1/30/2015

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ingredients

  • 1 packed of thawed organic frozen fillo dough (puff pastry sheets 
  • 1 organic beef or pork chorizo
  • 1 cup of grated organic cheddar cheese
  • Avocado oil spray (or any other organic oil spray)
  • 2 eggs, beaten with 1 tablespoon of water
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preparation

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  • Preheat an oven to 400°F.
  • Roll out each puff pastry sheet. Spray with olive oil.
  • Top each piece with cheese, chorizo and then add more cheese on top of the chorizo.
  • Brush the edges of the pastry pieces with the egg mixture and fold each piece in half to make a square. Press the edges together to seal them.
  • Place the filled pastry on a baking sheet and brush the top with the egg mixture.
  • Bake the pastries until golden brown for about 15 minutes. 
  • Let them cool and they are ready to enjoy
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Rove Bento Lunch Box, Tumbler and Insulated Mug keep your kids lunch cold until lunch time

1/28/2015

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Packing lunches for school and work it is not always easy. You need to get creative to make sure your kids do not get bored with their lunches. You also need to make sure there is no spills and the food is at the right temperature.

I got some products to review and they are great for everyone in the family. Drinks and lunches will be easy to carry on your lunch box and you will be able to take salads and fruit without any fear of them going bad. Also water and drinks will be cold (or hot) for long hours.
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The 14 ounce double wall hot & cold hydration mug is great for hot and cold drinks. So you can carry your coffee hot or iced. It is perfect for teas and juices. To drink, you tap the top of the lid and then drink from the side. Tap again and the lid will be closed with no spills. Due to the double insulation there will not wet papers or clothes on your purse. 


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The 20 Ounce Double Wall Flavor Infuser Tumbler is great as an infuser to add any flavor to your water. You can place any combination of fruits on the removable flavor container. The combinations are endless.



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The Seven (7) piece laptop iced Bento lunch box  has sections that allow to pack different foods and since the lid seals tight there will be no spills. The lid has a gel cold pack that will keep your food cold and it comes with a spoon and a fork that fit in the container.


For this and more Rove products visit their Web Page
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MEET ELIJAH KELLEY (“SUNNY”) AND MEREDITH ANNE BULL (“DAWN”) from the movie strange magic #Strangemagic

1/22/2015

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My son and I had the opportunity to meet and interview  Elijah Kelley (“Sunny”) and Meredith Anne Bull (“Dawn”) and we were very impressed with how nice they are. They are both down to earth and friendly. The interview, mostly done by junior reporters took place at the Disney Studios Building and the stars were warm and welcoming.

You might recognize Elijah Kelly from Hairspray. Red Tails and Lee Daniels' The Butler. He is an actor, singer and dancer. Elijah's character, Sunny is an elf that is in love with Marianne’s sister, Dawn. Sunny is funny and a very good friend, but Dawn cannot see Sunny  pass the friend zone. Sunny ends up being brave and fearless as he tries to rescue Dawn.


Meredith Anne Bull has been in the movie Good Intentions and Harold. She is an actress and singer. Meredith's character in the movie, Dawn is a fairy princess, and Marianne’s little sister. She is really flirtatious and only sees Sunny as a friend.
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My son, Nicolas, was in charge of the interview questions for the blog and here are his notes (not all questions were asked my him, there were other junior reporters)

Question: What was your favorite part of the movie
Elijah: The intensity of Bob King. 
Meredith: The music

Question: What was your favorite song in the movie
Elijah: Three little birds
Meredith: The little birds

Question: How do you relate to your character in the movie
Elijah: He is tough and even though he has obstacles he never gives up, he does not let anything stop him.
Meredith: Dawn cares a lot about family and loves to sing. Also she likes hanging out with friends

Question: What is your favorite character in the movie
Elijah: Mine off course (Sunny)
Meredith: Dawn (her character)

Question; What did you like about working in an animated film
Elijah: The freedom to create your character
Meredith:She was really intimidated at first, but since everyone was so nice it was easy to work with everyone.

Question for Elijah: What is the favorite actor to play voices in animated films. 
Answer: Antonio Banderas

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The movie has a great strong message: Everyone deserves to be loved. You should head to theaters either tomorrow for opening day or in the next couple of weeks, because this is a movie that everyone is the family will enjoy and it has an awesome soundtrack. 

Head over to the theaters to enjoy this movie. It opens on January 23rd! Follow Strange Magic on Twitter and Facebook
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movie strange magic -review #Strangemagic

1/22/2015

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Out in theaters TODAY!

about the movie

did we like it?

“Strange Magic,” a new animated film from Lucasfilm Ltd., is a madcap fairy tale musical inspired by “A Midsummer Night's Dream.” Popular songs from the past six decades help tell the tale of a colorful cast of goblins, elves, fairies and imps, and their hilarious misadventures sparked by the battle over a powerful potion. Lucasfilm Animation Singapore and Industrial Light & Magic bring to life the fanciful forest turned upside down with world-class animation and visual effects. Directed by Gary Rydstrom (“Toy Story Toons: Hawaiian Vacation,” “Lifted”) from a story by George Lucas, “Strange Magic” will be released by Touchstone Pictures on Jan. 23, 2015. 
When you here that the movie executive-producer is George Lucas you know you are in a great time. Although there is no light-sabers and the story does not take place in a galaxy far, far away, the story line is as the name of the movie say it itself: Magical. Not only the animation is wonderful but the message of true love, perseverance and friendship is something that people of all ages will enjoy. And let me tell you that the soundtrack is awesome. The movie has so many well-known pop songs that it is hard not to dance and sing along as you are watching it.

Watch the trailer

Head over to the theaters to enjoy this movie. It opens on January 23rd! Follow Strange Magic on Twitter and Facebook
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Knott's berry farm is all about pink (to support breast cancer awareness) #knottspink

1/21/2015

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Disclosure: The opinions in this article are my own. I do not work for, or with, any brand mentioned in this article, nor do I have any official relationship with them.  I have a relationship with GigaSavvy, for whom I create original editorial content
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Knott’s Berry Farm is partnering with Susan G Komen Orange County for the second year to offer a special “Pink Ticket” from January 5th through March 31, with a portion of proceeds benefiting Susan G Komen Orange County.

You will find very cute pink souvenirs all around the park and some of the proceeds will go to the Susan G Komen of Orange County
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So if you want to have some fun ridding roller coasters and also support a great cause, visit Knott's Berry Farm, get your pink ticket and enjoy the park beautifully dressed on pink at night.
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For more information visit Knotts Berry Farm
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