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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">Let me tell you guys about a new foundation I have recently tested thanks to a complimentary gift from <a href="http://www.influenster.com/" target="_blank">Influenster</a>. The <a href="http://www.maybelline.com/Products/face-makeup/Foundation/Fit-Me-Matte-Poreless-Foundation.aspx" target="_blank">Maybelline FitMe! Foundation</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I have tried many foundations brands and types. I have always found that my skin tends to agree more with Maybelline products than any other drugstore brand I have used. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Until I have tried the <a href="http://www.maybelline.com/Products/face-makeup/Foundation/Fit-Me-Matte-Poreless-Foundation.aspx" target="_blank">Maybelline FitMe! Foundation</a>, my favorite drugstore foundation was the Maybelline Dream Liquid Mousse Foundation. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Even my sister has started using the Maybelline FitMe! Foundation and she absolutely loves it! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="color: red;">Disclaimer: </span></b>Even though I received this product for free, all opinions and statements are my own. </span></span></div>
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Here is my recipe for my world famous Puertorican style rice with pigeon peas. Ok, maybe it's not world famous, but I always get TONS of compliments for this recipe. This is enough for 5-6 people, but I always like to make a little extra for leftovers. It tastes even better the next day.<br />
The ingredients list contains links to pictures of the products. I've used mainly Goya products, but if you can use any brand of preference.<br />
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5 cups of uncooked long grain white rice <br />
1 can of <a href="http://cdn.highwire.com/2675954.jpg" target="_blank">pigeon peas</a> (gandules)<br />
1/2 pack of bacon<br />
1 small jar of <a href="http://boricuaproduce.com/cart/images/GOYA%20PIMIENTOS%20MORRONES%20CAN.JPG" target="_blank">roasted red peppers</a> (or these: <a href="https://1372d34c156f12457517-c8b49206fc42ea00d5fd50b8ec61d670.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/0023709004010_A1L1_ItemMaster_type_large.jpeg" target="_blank">pimientos morrones</a> sold at Walmart)<br />
3 tablespoons of <a href="http://www.gaganisbros.com.au/images/Olives_Spanish_Stuffed.jpg" target="_blank">spanish olives</a><br />
2 packets of <a href="http://www.latinfoodsmarket.com/63462841.jpg" target="_blank">Sazón con culantro y achiote</a><br />
1 packet of <a href="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51T9CdY2EiL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" target="_blank">Goya ham flavoring</a><br />
2 tablespoons of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVJTcHZKNA8" target="_blank">sofrito</a>**<br />
2 tablespoons of tomato paste<br />
5 cups of water<br />
Salt to taste<br />
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<li>Slice the roasted red peppers (fancy pimentos) into small thin strips. If you buy the ones that are already sliced just dump it in the pot. </li>
<li>Add the sofrito, tomato paste, roasted red peppers, olives, and the packets of seasoning. Stir all of the ingredients together and allow to simmer for a few minutes on medium low heat. </li>
<li>Add the uncooked rice and coat the rice with the ingredients in the pot.</li>
<li>Add the water and mix well. Increase the heat to medium high. </li>
<li>Add salt to taste. </li>
<li>Allow the water to evaporate, reduce heat to low, stir well, and cover for 20 minutes. The rice should have doubled in volume at this point.</li>
<li>Stir making sure that all the rice that was on top ends up on the bottom cover for an additional 10 minutes. </li>
<li>Remove from heat and serve immediately. </li>
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** For my sofrito recipe I usually only use garlic, onions, green peppers and cilantro. You can add whatever vegetables you like to make it your own. I make sofrito in big batches so we always have on hand. </div>
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Tips for sofrito: You can freeze in little baggies as the video recommends or you can make sofrito ice cubes (the ice cube tray will keep the sofrito flavor, so you won't be able to use it again for regular ice) and then place them in a ziploc bag and use as needed. Frozen sofrito will keep in your freezer for about 6 months. </div>
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You can use sofrito in any recipe. As a base for marinades, in soups, stews, spanish style rice. The possibilities are endless. So if you cook often, I recommend making a larger batch. </div>
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<li>Add 1/8 cup of cooking oil (your preference) after you add the water</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">I like to start at the beginning of the corner, sew about half way, back stitch to the beginning, sew all the way through to the end and back stitch once again and end in the center of the corner.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Turn your pincushion inside out. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is what your pincushion should look like so far. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Stuff your pincushion with Polyfill, cotton or shredded batting. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Hand stitch the opening with a simple whip stitch. Start a few stitches before the opening and stop a few stitches after the opening. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Your pincushion is ready to use as is, however if you wish to add extra embellishment, read on.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">You can add a couple of buttons in the center of each side of your pincushion. I added a couple of dainty beads to each side. Thread a needle with coordinating thread. DO NOT make a knot at the end of the thread.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Insert your threaded needle through the very center most part of your pincushion. Do not pull the thread all the way through, leaving a length of thread of about 3".</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Reinsert the needle in the very center of your pincushion, and add the beads (buttons) to the other side of your pincushion. Stitch in the center a few more times pulling the beads tightly but NOT pulling the thread all the way through. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: center;">Click </span><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/SewUseful%2c-easy-and-practical-a-pin-cushion-made-u/" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: center;">here</a><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: center;"> t</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: center;">o view the inspiration for this tutorial.</span></span>
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