Holiday Culinary Tradition

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Holiday Culinary Tradition 

One of my family’s favorite food during the holidays is Pernil (Pulled Pork Roast). This dish is essential to my family culture. It was inspired by my Great Grandmother and was passed down to our generation. We continue to pass this onto further generations. 

RECIPE

5-pound Pork Shoulder

4 juiced lime

2 juiced Medium Orange

1 tablespoon Ground Oregano

1 tablespoon Onion Powder

1/2 tablespoon Ground Black Pepper

1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika

1 tablespoon Chicken Bouillon Powder

3 teaspoon salt

2 1/2 tablespoon Garlic Paste

INSTRUCTIONS

Rinse and clean the Pork Shoulder (5 pounds) and pat it dry. Using a knife poke the pork shoulder making as many holds possible. Juice the lime (4) into a container. Juice the Orange (2) and pour it into the same container. Mix in the Ground Oregano (1 tablespoon), Onion Powder (1 tablespoon), 

Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tablespoon), Smoked Paprika (1 tablespoon), Chicken Bouillon Powder (1 tablespoon), Salt (3 teaspoons) and Garlic Paste (2 1/2 tablespoon) into the citrus juice. Pour this marinade over the pork, making sure you cover as much of the outside as you can. 

Cover the pork shoulder and let it marinate for about 3 hours or overnight. Once it comes out of the fridge, allow it to sit on the counter for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees (160 degrees C) while pork is on the counter. Bake in preheated oven for 3 hours with skin side up. Once the 3 hours have passed, increase the temperature of the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and let the pork shoulder cook for 1 hour or until the skin is crispy.

 

Gratitude

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My loving parents who are always there for me

My close friends

Shelter, a roof over my head

My wonderful family

Love and peace around the world

Education 

Food brought to the dinner table

Acts of kindness from others

My faith

The life I received 

Ode to Lamborghini

O, Lamborghini,

you have the sleekest, fabulous lines any car can have. 

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Your energetic engine roaring like a

bull in a race. 

Screaming horsepower 

on the track and main roads.

Foreign body structure

that is designed to cut through 

powerful winds.

As quick as light,

dashing in luxury and fashion.

Thinking why you are so expensive

yet so sportive.

Glossy, vibrant color, 

making you even more valuable.

You shoot through the night

 like a bullet.

Just dreaming,

one day,

you will be mine!

90 Word Memoir

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Packing my bag to be ready for Ohio! I was prepared to go on this trip to see areas and sleep with my blanket. Knowing I would be in the car for 8 hours, I had to adjust.
“Are we there yet!?” I asked.
I forgot about it and went to sleep. I wake up 30 mins later, and we arrive.
Ohio Technical College! Immediately my eyes caught attention to all of the cars. This opened my eyes to how my future will look, and I’m patiently waiting on it.

Would You Rather..?

Would you rather have a magical carpet that flies or your own personal robot?

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I would rather have a magical carpet that flies to take me around the world. I can arrive at certain places fast and easy. I wouldn’t have to worry about traffic and parking. Carrying my magical carpet with me everywhere I go.
I would not own a personal robot because you have to be truly responsible for it. You would have to take it everywhere you go. Having personal space would be ruined by it, and you would have to explain to everyone why you have a robot with you. Lol.