43.7K followers

Follow

Follow

Follow

154 saved

3131

164

Not the lard 😂😂

2025/1/24 Edited to

In a world that's often chaotic, our pets or children can be our true calming forces. They bring us joy and teach us to embrace the simple moments in life. This article touches on the beauty of innocence and the humor that comes with navigating parenthood. From the quirky sounds they make to the hilarious situations they cause, every moment spent with these little beings is precious. Understanding our relationships with these loved ones can foster deeper connections. They remind us to cherish the present and find joy in the absurdities of life. Many families share similar experiences, drawing from relatable anecdotes that highlight the bonds we create. Celebrating the quirks and uniqueness of our loved ones—whether furry or human—creates lasting memories and brings delight amid daily struggles. Let's keep the laughter alive and embrace the joyous chaos they bring!

164 comments

See more comments

Related posts

Let me show you how to make super Soft and Fluffy Flour Tortillas it’s so easy and perfect every single time! So I hope you give it a try and love them just as much as we do! ❤️ Ingredients: makes 16-20 tortillas 6 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 2 tsp salt 1/2 cup fat such as la

39.8K likes

Replying to @Skye | Crochet 🌞🧶 let’s make burrito tortillas (flour tortillas) 💛 I used these for the spicy Caesar salad wrap in my last video Burrito Tortillas (Soft Flour Tortillas recipe) Yields: 8 large (10-12”) burrito tortillas Time: ~1 hour (includes resting) Ingredients: • 3 ½

21.8K likes

Two golden-brown loaves of Puerto Rican Pan Sobao bread are shown in a perforated metal baking pan, with text overlay 'Puerto Rican Pan SOBAO' and small Puerto Rican flags.

A bag of H-E-B Organics Unbleached Bread Flour and a black measuring cup are on a speckled kitchen counter, highlighted with a white dashed outline.

A collage of ingredients for Pan Sobao, including a stand mixer, avocado oil shortening, iodized salt, organic olive oil cooking spray, and active dry yeast.

🇵🇷 My Go-To Puerto Rican Sweet Bread Recipe 🍞

🍞 If you’ve never had Pan Sobao, you’re in for a treat. It’s soft, slightly sweet, and perfect fresh out of the oven with a little butter or dipped in café con leche ☕️ I’m sharing my go-to one-loaf recipe, but I personally like to divide the dough and bake it as two smaller loaves. I just love

1208 likes

Try This Mexican Rice RECIPE!! 😮‍💨🔥

Mexican Rice (Arroz Rojo) Ingredients • 1 cup long-grain white rice preferably (Jasmine or Basmati for fluffiness) • 2 medium ripe Roma tomatoes (or 1 large tomato) • 1/4 white onion • 1 garlic clove • 2 cups chicken broth (or water with 1 bouillon

2246 likes

Pulled Pork using the Snake Method

Made this Iberico pork shoulder roast from @eat.campogrande, pulled pork style, on my Weber kettle using the charcoal snake method. No wrapping during the entire cook, but at the end, I wrapped it in Iberico pork lard to make it extra juicy for the next day when I was ready to dig in! Smoked for

1469 likes

Let me share with you how I make super easy CHICHARRÓNES on the stovetop!So I hope you give it a try and enjoy it just as much as we do! ♥️ Ingredients: 5 lbs pork belly(skin on) 1 onion 1 garlic 4 bay leaves 1 tbsp peppercorn 3 tbsp coarse salt 4 lbs lard 1 serving of love 💕 #chic

2250 likes

Step by step beef tamales recipe 🫔 okey Im not a professional but I will say over the last year Ive been working on perfecting my tamal recipe.🙌🏽 I can truly say I love my tamales 💯 and they’re my favorite! Definitely a labor of love but its the perfect season to make them. ☺️ part one is how I mak

1212 likes

He used so much lard…

#lard #cooking #comedy #funny

2250 likes

Carnivore: zero/low carb weight loss + health

So wtf are you supposed to eat on carnivore?! Protein (REAL MEAT) + the fat it naturally comes with. 🥩🥓🥚🧈 The goal is to ELIMINATE carbs/sugars. I like to think of it like this: • If it grew out of the earth, it’s a carb. • If it came from the BODY of something that eats those carbs —

755 likes

Tamales de Rajas con Queso 🥰 My Absolute Favorite! Recipe: - 6 cups masa harina ( tamal) - 2 cups lard or vegetable shortening - 5 to 5-1/4 cups warm chicken stock or vegetable broth - 2 teaspoons salt or more - 1 tablespoon baking powder - Pack of corn husks Filling: - 8 poblano p

1568 likes

Who doesn’t love CHICHARRONES??? Ingredients: Pork belly 1 onion 1 head of garlic 1 tbsp peppercorn 4 bay leaves Salt Lard I used 8lbs **just make sure the pork belly is covered 1 serving of love💕 #chicharrones #recetas #porkbelly

1001 likes

Tamales Verdes de Pollo (Chicken Tamales) Easy Step-by-Step Recipe 😋 Making Tamales Verdes de Pollo (Chicken Tamales) again this year because you all loved them! This recipe is beginner-friendly, full of flavor, and perfect for bringing the family together in the kitchen. Whether you make them for

1691 likes

Mexican Bizcochos

#bizcochitos #mexicanfood #dessert #DELICIOUS Receta 6 tazas de harina 1 1/2 Barra manteca 1/2 vaso azúcar 3huevos 4cucharadas canela polvo 3cucharadas extracto de vanilla 2cucharadas polvo para horniar 350 horno temperatura 18-20 minutos hasta doradas Despues sacar y cuando est

1018 likes

We Didn’t Choose This Diet — We Inherited It.

Black History Month isn’t only about remembering where we came from — it’s also about understanding what we’ve carried forward, including our health. Historically, enslaved Africans were not given choice cuts of food. They were given leftovers — scraps that others did not want. Pig intestines.

10 likes

Soft & Easy Homemade Flour Tortillas

🌮 Say goodbye to store-bought! These homemade flour tortillas are soft, flexible, and made with just 5 simple ingredients. Perfect for tacos, burritos, and wraps! 📌 SAVE this recipe for your next taco night! ✨ What You Need: ✔️ 3 cups flour ✔️ 1 ½ tsp sea salt ✔️ 1 tsp baking powder ✔️ 1 cup

1662 likes

Authentic Mexican Tamales

Tamales are a classic Mexican dish made of masa dough filled with savory or sweet fillings, wrapped in corn husks, and steamed to perfection. They are a labor of love, often prepared for celebrations and family gatherings. Ingredients: For the Masa Dough: 4 cups masa harina (corn flour) 3 c

110 likes

Let’s make easy, homemade tortillas!

Ingredients (Makes about 8 tortillas) • 2 cups all-purpose flour • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder (optional, for slightly puffier tortillas) • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or lard • 3/4 cup warm water Instructions 1. Mix

1074 likes

A person stands in a grocery store aisle, looking at fresh vegetables and produce, with overlay text about lowering bad cholesterol.

A white bottle of omega 3 fish oil supplements is shown on a white surface, with text encouraging increasing omega 3s through healthy fats or supplements.

Sausages are cooking in a frying pan on a stove, accompanied by text advising to reduce saturated fat by eating less processed, fried, and fast food.

how to lower LDL cholesterol naturally

don’t underestimate the importance of cholesterol 🫶🏻 cholesterol is made by your liver & there are two types! LDL which is known as bad cholesterol and HDL which is your good cholesterol ✨ When your bad cholesterol is high it can affect your heart health! To reduce LDL naturally, you can

599 likes

THE BEST 🥧 PIE CRUST RECIPE ✨💡 🧑‍🍳 🫶

This is the best pie crust recipe and you will want to make it at home every time instead of buying store bought crust!! 💛🥧🙌 📝Ingredients: 🥧1 1/4 cup flour- all purpose flour 🥧1/3 cup butter or shortening (lard also works)- if you want you can use half and half of these (example: 1/2 butt

140 likes

4 cooking mistake your are making as a Latina

Comment ✨BIRTHDAY✨ for a bonus month of coaching if you’re a Latina woman that needs to drop 30+lbs Latina women don’t struggle with weight loss because of Mexican food. They struggle because of how it’s being cooked and structured. Here are 4 cooking mistakes I see all the time: 1. Ex

4 likes

4 Flat Bread Recipes

#1 . Soft Garlic & Butter Naan Ingredients: * All-Purpose Flour: 2 cups * Instant Yeast: 1 tsp * Sugar: 1 tsp * Salt: ½ tsp * Plain Yogurt: ¼ cup (room temperature) * Extra Virgin Olive Oil: 2 tbsp * Warm Water: ½ cup (approximate) * Melted Butter & Minced Garlic: For brushing (op

14 likes

You may not realize this... | Day 4 of Gratitude

But there's so much to be grateful for! In a world that moves fast, I’m slowing down to give thanks. This is my daily gratitude vlog—where I share what I thank God for every single day. From quiet moments to major breakthroughs, there’s always something to be grateful for. Let’s walk this

9 likes

Flour tortillas

The easiest flour tortillas! #tortillasdeharina #flourtortillas #easyrecipes #dinner #foodrecipe Ingredients (makes ~8 medium tortillas) • 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus a little extra for dusting) • ½ tsp salt • ¾ cup warm water • 3 tbsp melt

180 likes

Wellness Doesn’t Have to Be Perfect

Wellness Doesn’t Have to Be Perfect: My Daily Eating Journal Today’s breakfast featured a special chocolate cake—made with whole wheat flour (still keeping grains as the foundation!). I used a whole banana instead of half (a bit more than ideal), but balanced it out with fiber-rich zucchini and

14 likes

Just a “Wannabe Homesteader” doing all the things

Just a “wannabe homesteader” doing all the things Ever wonder what it’s like to grow your own food, make your own seasonings, and mix up your own skincare? Welcome to my DIY homestead life — still learning, still trying, but loving every step. I start seeds, save them, and grow a garden from sc

890 likes

crochet room decor projects 📌

i have always loved to decorate my room, and these are some simple, and super cute patterns to add a bit of creativity and color to your space: 🧶 garlands: there are so many patterns on ravelry, tiktok, youtube; from stars to pendants, any way to match the aesthetic you've created! i found t

695 likes

🫶Frybread Recipe

There are many different frybread recipes out there. I don't claim to have the BEST one. This is my authentic recipe that I use everyday with LOVE. All of the pictures used in this post are mine. 👩‍🍳My Homemade Frybread Recipe📒 📖Ingredients & 🥄Utensils: [ ] Flour - 3 cups [ ] Baking p

224 likes

✨Turkey Tamales✨

Turkey Tamales (Classic Method) This is a traditional-style tamale recipe using masa. If you want real tamales, this is the method. Ingredients (about 10–12 tamales) For the masa • 2 cups masa harina • 1½ cups warm chicken or turkey broth • ⅓ cup fat (lard, b

46 likes

If you’ve never had a pupusa you are missing out!!! Sooo delicious Ingredients For the dough 2 cups (228g) masa harina, white or yellow 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules, optional 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 to 2 cups boiling water 2 tablespoons (28g) butter or lard, softened Vegetable

39 likes

Fat Is Not the Enemy:

A Guide to Cooking Fats, Smoke Points, and the Art of Eating Well Without Digging an Early Grave Let's Talk About Fat Fat has been the most misunderstood ingredient in the kitchen for the better part of a century. It has been blamed for obesity, cardiovascular disease, and the general colla

0 likes

Comfort in a Bowl: Spicy Yunnan Hot Pot Noodles 🍜

Easy Yunnan Rice Noodles at Home – No Stir-Fry Needed! 1️⃣ Soak rice noodles in advance or boil directly in cold water until cooked, then set aside. 2️⃣ Marinate ground pork with cooking wine and white pepper. 3️⃣ Boil water and add stock cubes (or homemade pork/chicken broth) to create a flav

13 likes

A black ladle scoops a generous portion of thick, rich, reddish-brown Mexican chili gravy from a metal pot. The gravy has a smooth, velvety texture, reflecting its deep, savory flavor, ready to coat enchiladas or other Tex-Mex dishes.

This rich, velvety chili gravy is the soul of classic Tex-Mex plates—especially enchiladas. Deep, savory, and full of warm spices, it’s simple to make but packed with bold flavor. It coats everything in that signature silky sauce that feels like comfort on a plate. Once you make it from scratch,

96 likes

Coconut Cream Pie

Pie Crust: • 2 cups all-purpose flour • 1 tsp salt • 1 cup shortening or lard • ¼ cup cold water Coconut Cream Filling: • 3 large eggs • 1⅔ cups granulated sugar • ½ cup cornstarch • 3¼ cups whole milk • ¼ cup unsalted butter • 1½ tsp vanilla • 2 cups sweetened coconut flakes Whipp

131 likes

A close-up shot of six freshly baked, golden-brown biscuits arranged in a black cast iron skillet. The biscuits appear fluffy and have a slightly crispy top, cooked until brown as described in the recipe.

Biscuits Best Ever!

-2.5 cups white lilly self rising flour - 1/3 cup lard or shortning - one egg - buttermilk a cup or so Use butter to grease cast iron skillet or pan Preheat oven to 500* Cut lard into flour and mix with fingers until it breaks up lard into course chunks Beat egg and add to a cup of

56 likes

Never buying tortillas again after this 👀

💥 These soft, chewy homemade flour tortillas are a total game changer. Just 5 ingredients and no special equipment needed! They're perfect for tacos, burritos, wraps—or straight off the skillet. 😍 ✅ Key Ingredients: * 3 cups all-purpose flour (360g) * 1½ tsp fine sea salt (9g) * 1 tsp bakin

857 likes

My first homemade pie

Ok so I’m so excited I finally baked a whole dish from scratch. I own my home and like to call myself a homesteader. I completed this start to finish and it is my own recipe. I just had guidance on what to put in the dough. I used 3 items- bobs red mill all purpose baking flour - lard- and water oh

8 likes

Green chili Tamales

Easy green chili and cheese tamales!!! Aveces se nos antojan unos tamalitos para el almuerzo Masa preparation 3 cups masa para tamales 1 ⅓ cups lard 2 ½ cups of broth from cooking your meat filling, like pork or beef 1 teaspoon baking powder (salt to taste I also add a tbsp of chicke

9 likes

18 Mai en crochet

challenges #crochetwithlemon8 #crochetchallenge

4 likes

The Only Tortilla Recipe You Need

* 3 cups all purpose flour * 1 teaspoon kosher salt * 1 teaspoon baking powder * ⅓ cup olive oil or melted butter * 1 cup hot water Mix together dry ingredients. On low speed, mix in your oil (butter or lard) and pour hot water in slowly. Mix on low speed until it comes together into a smooth

649 likes

A plate of arroz con gandules, meat, and root vegetables, illustrating the article's title about Africa's dual influence on Puerto Rican cuisine through Moorish systems and enslaved knowledge.

A steaming pot, likely a caldero, with its lid ajar, accompanying text that introduces a personal arroz con gandules recipe and its historical context.

A map of Spain highlighting Al-Andalus, illustrating how North African Moors ruled and shaped Iberian systems for nearly 800 years before Spain colonized the Caribbean.

Africa Shaped Puerto Rico’s Cuisine Twice

Moorish Systems, Enslaved Knowledge, and the Survival Logic of Arroz con Gandules Puerto Rico’s Cocina Criolla did not emerge from abundance, leisure, or creative freedom. It formed under colonial rule, economic restriction, and racialized systems designed to extract labor rather than sustain life

41 likes

A whole roasted dry-aged duck from Francie, a 1 Michelin star restaurant, presented on a bed of green and yellow foliage.

Roman Army Sourdough bread, tied with twine, served with a pig-shaped whipped lard and a sunflower seed spread.

Slices of dry-aged Crown of Rohan duck, cooked medium-rare, arranged in a metal dish with a savory sauce.

[Part 5] Eating at Every Michelin Guide Restaurant

Francie (1 Michelin ⭐️) 🍴Food: 6.5/10 - SOURDOUGH lard is quite interesting/ memorable, but not sure if in a particularly good way... - some DUCK pieces are too chewy, skin not crispy enough - favorite dish ended up being the side of mashed parsnips with crunchy bits of corn - The fries

2 likes

Delicious recipe

Southern Fried Apple Pies Ingredients: - Leftover biscuit dough (homemade or store‑bought, about 1 cup) - All‑purpose flour (or self‑rising flour) for stiffening - 1 cup apple pie filling (chopped, sweetened to taste) - Water (for sealing edges) - Vegetable oil, lard, or preferred frying g

2 likes

A large bowl holds seasoned, flour-coated chicken pieces, including drumsticks, prepared for frying. Text overlays read "The "ORIGINAL" Southern Fried Chicken Recipe" and "Since everyone wanted to know," introducing the classic 1940s recipe.

Old Southern Fried Chicken recipe from the 1940s

We recently featured our fried chicken at the church’s men’s conference, and it proved to be a huge success. The recipe, which has been passed down through generations since the 1930s and 1940s, was met with enthusiasm. While fried chicken has become increasingly popular, with many restaurants offe

384 likes

Pork Tamales Rojos! 🫔 Happy Cinco de Mayo 🎉

Happy Cinco de Mayo!! 🇲🇽 Celebrate with Pork Tamales Rojos! 🫔 They taste best when eaten fresh out of the pot while they’re still soft.😌 Ingredients for the filling: guajillo chiles, onions, garlic, tomato, pork shoulder, chicken stock, paprika, cumin, garlic salt, chicken bouillon and a pinch o

1150 likes

3 ingredients southern buttermilk biscuits

Ingredients: -3 Cups of Self-Rising Flour -3 Cups of Butter Milk -7 Tbs of Lard Directions: Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°, and melt 5 Tbs Lard in a cake pan. Once the Lard is melted, set aside in a bowl a little bit of your melted Lard. Step 2: Combine Self Rising Flour, Butter Milk, and 2 T

19 likes

Tamales Masa 🫔 MY WAY if your grandma made it different or your mom or your dog, that’s fine. Stop arguing with the keyboard. This recipe made me 22-23 tamales plus some to freeze. What you’ll need: - chicken broth (I used 2 gallons) - lard (I used 24oz, a whole tub) - masa ( I use

662 likes

A clear glass bowl is filled with numerous star-shaped New Mexico Biscochitos cookies. Each cookie is generously coated with a visible layer of cinnamon and sugar, giving them a golden-brown, textured appearance.

New Mexico Biscochitos

Ingredients: 1 ½ cups lard, chilled* 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided 2 eggs 2 teaspoons anise seeds 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt About 3 tablespoons brandy, apple juice, or milk* 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Directions: Preheat oven

28 likes

A blue bowl of refried beans topped with shredded yellow and white cheese, set on a wooden surface with tortilla chips, lime, and cilantro in the background. The text overlay asks, "REFRIED BEANS Healthy or nah?"

Can I eat refried beans on a weight loss journey?

Absolutely! It’s a huge myth that Mexican food is not healthy 👎🏽 Mexican dishes are vibrant, colorful, flavorful and veggie forward! Beans are a great source of fibre and plant based protein. Now, refried beans, are they ‘bad’? I personally try to stay away from labelling foods as ba

23 likes

The best Tamales Rojos de Puerco Red Pork Tamale Recipe😋 Today I’m sharing my Tamales Rojos de Puerco (Red Pork Tamales) made step by step. I focus on a juicy, flavorful pork filling that makes these tamales soft, moist, and irresistible. They’re perfect for any gathering, but especially during th

1229 likes

Peas with Poached Eggs!🍳

Ingredients📝 • 1 kg of peas, cut into chunks • 1 onion • 3 tomatoes • 1 chorizo sausage • 1 slice of bacon or lard • Olive oil • 2 or 3 garlic cloves • 500 ml of homemade vegetable broth • 4 or 5 eggs • Salt • Pepper • Parsley • Mint • Cilantro Preparation📍 1. Blend the toma

2 likes

Four uncooked pork chops, coated in a golden, crunchy breading, are arranged on parchment paper on a baking sheet. Text overlays indicate 'Healthy Recipes' and 'CARNIVORE EDITION'.

Two golden-brown, cooked pork chops are served on a gray plate, accompanied by a fork and knife, ready for a meal.

Two gray plates display cooked pork chops. One plate has two chops with cutlery, while the other shows one chop, a fried egg, and cutlery, suggesting a partially eaten meal.

-for this fall - CARNIVORE EDITION -

New to Lemon8! Something I love：healthy living !!! #hellolemon8 Getting hard to find new recipes on the carnivore diet ??? Try this carnivore shake and bake ! ingredients 1.pork chops (quantity depends on how many people ) we do four for the two of us 2. 2x eggs 3. Tonys 4. MACS p

20 likes

See more