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Here’s how you can disable cookies in common browsers:
1. Google Chrome
Open Chrome and click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner.
Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
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Block all cookies (not recommended, can break most websites).
Block third-party cookies (can block ads and tracking cookies).
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Go to Settings > Privacy & Security.
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Select your cookie settings from there, including blocking all cookies or blocking third-party cookies.
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For Safari on iOS: Go to Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security > Block All Cookies.
For Chrome on Android: Open the app, tap the three dots, go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies.
Be Aware:
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Lava las manos con agua tibia y jabón. Lava las fresas. Unta dos cucharas de mantequilla de maní en cada tortilla. Pon una mitad de banana y rebanadas de fresa en una mitad de cada tortilla. Espolvoréalas con canela y dóblalas por la mitad, empujándolas cuidadosamente. Cubre la sartén grande con el aceite en aerosol. Caliéntala al fuego medio-alto. Cocina una tortilla de a uno hasta que cada lado está marrón dorado, alrededor de dos minutos para cada lado. Corta cada tortilla en dos y sírvelas.
This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Wash your hands with soap and warm water. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil over medium heat in a deep skillet. Add potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet with the sweet potatoes. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and the sweet potatoes are tender.Divide the hash between 2 plates and return the skillet to the stove. Heat 1 tsp. oil in the skillet over medium heat. One at a time, add each egg to the skillet. Cook about 1-2 minutes, until the whites are nearly solid (no longer clear). Flip the egg and cook for one more minute.Top sweet potato hash with an egg, and serve right away.
This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Add two cups fresh cherries and 1 fresh lime thinly sliced to a ½ gallon size glass jar and fill with water. Stir gently and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Peel and thinly slice 1 cucumber. Add the sliced cucumber to a ½ gallon glass jar, add 8 fresh mint leaves and fill with water. Stir gently and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
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This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Peel and thinly slice ¼ of a pineapple. The more thinly sliced pineapple, the more the flavor will infuse. Add to a ½ gallon size glass jar with 10-12 fresh mint and fill with water. Stir gently and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
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This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Pele y corte finamente ¼ de piña. Cuanto más delgada sea la piña, más se infundirá el sabor. Agregue a un frasco de vidrio de ½ galón con 1012 hojas de menta fresca, y rellene con agua. Revuela suavemente y colóquelo en el refrigerador por al menos 4 horas.
This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
1/2 taza yogur de vainilla o natural bajo en grasa
1 taza espinacas frescas o congeladas
1/2 taza jugo de naranja
1/2 taza agua
Instrucciones
¡Lávese las manos con agua y jabón durante al menos 20 segundos! ¡Añada todos los ingredientes a la licuadora! Si usa frutas y verduras frescas, agregue aproximadamente 1 taza de hielo. Licúe hasta que quede suave, vierta en su taza o vaso favorito, y ¡disfrute!
This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds! Add all your ingredients to a blender! If using fresh fruits and veggies, add about 1 cup of ice. Blend until smooth, pour into your favorite cup or glass, and enjoy!
This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
1/2 pimiento, semillas extraídas, cortadas en cubos
1 diente de ajo, pelado y picado
2 huevos grandes
1 cucharada más 1 cucharadita de aceitevegetal
Instrucciones
Caliente 1 cucharada de aceite a fuego medio en una sartén profunda. Agregue las papas y cocine, revolviendo ocasionalmente, aproximadamente 5 minutos.Agregue otra 1 cucharada de aceite, junto con cebolla, pimiento y ajo a la sartén con las batatas. Cocine unos 5 minutos, revolviendo ocasionalmente, hasta que la cebolla esté suave y las batatas estén tiernas. Divide el hash entre 2 platos y devuelve la sartén a la estufa. Calienta 1 cucharadita de aceite en la sartén a fuego medio. Uno a la vez, agregue cada huevo a la sartén. Cocine durante aproximadamente 1-2 minutos, hasta que las claras estén casi sólidas (ya no estén claras). Voltea el huevo y cocina por un minuto más. Cubra el picadillo de batata con un huevo y sirva de inmediato.
This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
