Peruvian Ceviche: Refreshing No-Cook Summer Yum
Ingredients: * 2 lb tilapia filets, shrimp or other firm white fish cubed. * 8-10 garlic cloves, chopped * 1 tsp salt * 1/2 tsp black pepper * 2 tsp fresh cilantro, chopped * 1 Peruvian Aji Amarillo chopped OR 1 habanero pepper seeded and chopped * 1 red onion, thinly sliced and rinsed Directions: Combine all ingredients except red onion and mix well. Place red onion on top and marinate in the fridge for at least 2-3 hours. Mix well and serve with lettuce, corn, avocado or other cold salad vegetables on the side. *To avoid bitter juice use a juicer that presses the juice out of the limes, not one that will tear the membrane of the lime sections. Source: https://www.food.com/recipe/simple-peruvian-ceviche-111154
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Warm Pineapple Sundaes with Rum Sauce: Enough Said
Ingredients: * 4 fresh pineapple spears (about 8 ounces) * 1/2 cup packed brown sugar * 2 Tbs dark rum * 3/4 tsp ground ginger * 4 tsp butter cut in small pieces * 2 scoops vanilla ice cream or low-fat frozen yogurt. * 4 gingersnap cookies, crushed Directions: Preheat oven to 425°. Place pineapple in 1-qt. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, rum and ginger; spoon over pineapple. Dot with butter. Bake, uncovered, until pineapple is lightly browned and sauce is bubbly, 8-10 minutes. Place ice cream in 2 dessert dishes; top with pineapple and sauce. Sprinkle with crushed cookies. Serve immediately. Source: https://www.punchfork.com/recipe/Warm-Pineapple-Sundaes-with-Rum-Sauce-Taste-of-Home
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Banana Pudding - A Juneteenth Celebration Favorite
No Juneteenth Celebration is complete without family, fun and food! Add this down-home favorite to your menu and taste the comfort. Ingredients: * 2 cups cold milk * 1 (5 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix * 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk * 1 TBSP vanilla extract * 1 (12 oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed * 1 (16 oz) package vanilla wafers * 14 small bananas, sliced or to taste Directions: Place milk and pudding mix in a large bowl; beat with a whisk for 2 minutes. Blend in condensed milk until smooth. Stir in vanilla, then fold in whipped topping. Layer wafers, banana slices, and pudding mixture in a glass serving bowl. Chill pudding in the fridge for at least an hour before serving. When ready to serve top with extra crushed wafers. Source: Allrecipes.com
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Florida Homeowners See More Options for Insurance
At last! Florida homeowners have more options for homeowner’s insurance! As what is predicted to be an “above-normal” hurricane season began June 1st, many insurers in Florida have been dumping policies to avoid the high risk. Luckily homeowners have several new insurance options in addition to the companies already writing policies in Florida. In fact, Florida is the only state where new insurers are entering the market at high volume. Says Mark Friedlander, spokesperson for the Insurance Information Institute, Insurers feel they can profitably write home insurance in Florida due to the legislative changes that eliminated the drivers of legal system abuse and claim fraud that led to our state’s risk crisis.” And here’s the best part: more insurers in the marketplace often leads to more competitive premiums. This could mean lower rates for Florida homeowners. Now that there are more options, homeowners can shop around for coverage instead of being stuck with little coverage, high premiums and high deductibles - something Floridian’s haven’t been able to do in the last few years. Jeff Brandes, a former state senator and tireless advocate for insurance reform in Florida, says many of the “new” companies are not actually new. He says, some are spinoffs or subsidiaries of existing Florida companies, while others are new to the state or are reactivating their presence here.” Four of the new insurers are following a model known as a reciprocal insurance exchange. In an exchange, policyholders (subscribers) are considered owners and insurance claims are paid out of something like a mutual fund. Subscribers pay into the fund and then assume each other’s risk. If a subscriber has to file a claim, each policy is charged an equal amount to cover the loss. If the losses are low, then subscribers receive a share of the profits. Subscribers generally have lower premiums and they have a say in the operations of the business. The downside: If there aren’t enough subscribers, premiums can go up. As always, it pays to shop around. Make use of your resources such as a reputable insurance agent, your favorite Realtor® or recommendations from family and friends. Source: https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/05/24/florida-homeowners-finally-have-some-new-insurers-to-consider/
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