Deusser and Killer Queen Rock Mechelen

Deusser and Killer Queen Rock Mechelen

Daniel Deusser thrilled the crowd in Belgium with a glorious display in the final round of the day… Germany’s Daniel Deusser won Monday’s Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2019/2020 Western European League qualifier at Mechelen in Belgium with a spectacular last-to-go performance from the nine-year-old mare Killer Queen VDM. In a 12-horse jump-off, the 2014

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Rosemary-Roasted Chicken with Apples and Potatoes

Rosemary-Roasted Chicken with Apples and Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices 2 tablespoons olive oil 6 bone-in, skin on chicken thighs 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary ground black peppe cooking spray 2 tablespoons butter 1 large onion, sliced salt, plus more to taste 4 teaspoons white sugar 5 medium apples – peeled, cored, and cut into

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Jam Cake

Jam Cake

Ingredients: 1 cup butter 2 cups white sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon baking soda 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup blackberry preserves 1 cup chopped pecans 1 cup shredded coconut 1 cup raisins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 10 inch tube pan and set aside.

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Fluffy Pancakes

Fluffy Pancakes

Ingredients: 3/4 cup milk 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons white sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg 2 tablespoons butter, melted cooking spray Combine milk with vinegar in a medium bowl and set aside for 5 minutes to “sour”. Combine flour, sugar, baking

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Guacamole

Guacamole

Ingredients: 3 avocados – peeled, pitted, and mashed 1 lime, juiced 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup diced onion 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional) In a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. Mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes,

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A Ghost—And Gift—Of Christmas Past

A Ghost—And Gift—Of Christmas Past

From our earliest memories, we’re taught that Christmas is a time for magic, for unexpected surprises and dreams turned into realities. Not just in the “stuff” we give but in the fantastical tales we spin of Santa coming down the chimney, the elf on the shelf hiding around the house, and reindeer that fly, all

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6 eye-wateringly expensive items of tack with price tags you won’t believe

6 eye-wateringly expensive items of tack with price tags you won’t believe

If you think you’re pushing the boat out by splashing out for a few Swarovski crystals on your browband or a matchy-matchy dressage set, then check out this jaw-droppingly expensive tack… Revolutionary’s ride Until 2015, the most expensive saddle ever sold was that of the Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa; a General during the Mexican Revolution

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