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June 27, 2012

California Avocado 4th of July Blast Recipe Linkup and Giveaways!

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Dara from Cookin’ Canuck and I are so excited to announce that the California Avocado 4th of July Blast recipe linkup is finally open! We can’t wait to see what you’ve created with delicious California Avocados.

We know how much everyone loves avocados, so we are certain this is going to be one heck of an awesome party!

Remember… when you follow the instructions to share your avocado recipes with us, you will be eligible to win over $1600 in giveaways!

The giveaways include:

  • Two separate $500 American Express Gift Cards
  • Two separate $250 American Express Gift Cards
  • Two separate California Avocado Gift Baskets, valued at $75 each

Participating in the California Avocado 4th of July Blast is simple! Here’s what you need to do…

Required:

  1. Write and post a recipe on your blog featuring delicious California Avocados. (Your post can be an old post…just PLEASE be sure to link back AND follow #2 below).
  2. Somewhere in your post, we ask that you include the following “Join Dine & Dish and Cookin’ Canuck for the California Avocado 4th of July Blast, sponsored by the California Avocado Commission.” This, including the links, must be included in your post to be eligible for the prizes.
  3. Your recipe MUST have fresh California Avocados listed as an ingredient
  4. Add your link to the California Avocado 4th of July Blast linkup widget on either Cookin’ Canuck or Dine and Dish (Dara and I have the same widget code, so only add it on one site) and leave a comment letting us know you linked up. The great news is you can link up to THREE avocado recipes! Add your avocado recipe anytime between June 27th and July 4th!
  5. Don’t have a blog? No problem! Simply leave your recipe or a link to your favorite California Avocado recipe in the comments section of either Dine & Dish or Cookin’ Canuck during the week the #CaAvoBlast wideget is open (June 27th – July 4th , 2012).

For additional entries:

Become a Fan of the California Avocado Commission on Facebook. Leave a separate comment on this post indicating you completed this.

  1. Follow the California Avocado Commission on Twitter. Leave a separate comment on this post indicating you did this.
  2. Tweet the following –> Join @cookincanuck & @dineanddish now for #CaAvoBlast. Share your @Ca_Avocados recipes. $1600 in prizes. http://bit.ly/Owb30V <– Leave a separate comment on this post indicating you’ve completed this.

And that’s it! Pretty simple, right? We’ll keep the linkup open through July 4th. Winners will be announced the following week .  All winners with a valid entry will be selected at random using random.org. Winners will be emailed and they will have 48 hours to claim their prize.   Giveaways  available to U.S. residents only. Thanks for participating!

Disclosure: A special thanks to the California Avocado Commission for hosting this great event. I have been compensated for my time but all opinions are my own.



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  1. Lauren says

    June 27, 2012 at 7:34 am

    Was excited to share my favorite restaurant remake with everyone!

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  2. Lauren says

    June 27, 2012 at 7:38 am

    I am Following the California Avocado Commission on Twitter

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  3. Lauren says

    June 27, 2012 at 7:39 am

    I Tweeted the following –> Join @cookincanuck & @dineanddish now for #CaAvoBlast. Share your @Ca_Avocados recipes. $1600 in prizes. http://bit.ly/MBgNPH
    Can’t wait to share another California Avocado recipe that I am making tonight!!

    Reply
  4. DeePeeDub says

    June 27, 2012 at 8:10 am

    One of my favorite ways to enjoy avacado…

    One ripe avacado, chunked
    One ripe tomato, chunked
    Two hard boiled eggs, coarsely chopped
    Pensey’s Florida pepper to taste
    Sea salt to taste

    Serves 2.

    Reply
    • Erin B. says

      June 27, 2012 at 10:28 am

      Oh, I love Penzeys! In fact, all my spices (with the exception of crystallized ginger, not really a spice) are from there! I love their simple packaging!

      Reply
  5. Teresa - Working Traveling Mom says

    June 27, 2012 at 8:40 am

    I’ve entered – thanks for the opportunity!

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  6. Teresa - Working Traveling Mom says

    June 27, 2012 at 8:41 am

    I follow the California Avocado Commission on Twitter.

    Reply
  7. Teresa - Working Traveling Mom says

    June 27, 2012 at 8:43 am

    Tweeted: https://twitter.com/TeresaShaw/status/217976242555723776

    Reply
  8. Teresa - Working Traveling Mom says

    June 27, 2012 at 8:43 am

    Tweeted https://twitter.com/TeresaShaw/status/217976242555723776

    Reply
  9. Jenny G says

    June 27, 2012 at 9:29 am

    I really like frito pie/leftover chile with smashed avocado, lime, garlic, tomato and onion on top.

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  10. Kellie @ I Ate New York City says

    June 27, 2012 at 10:13 am

    Following, liked and tweeted!!

    Looking forward to creating some new avocado recipes 🙂

    Reply
  11. Erin B. says

    June 27, 2012 at 10:23 am

    I always feel silly leaving a comment that just says, “Hey! Guess what? I liked them on facebook.” So here’s a little something extra. I use my 8″ chef knife to remove the pit. I just chop right in the center of that pit, twist and voila! I know, this is not a new trick……

    Reply
  12. Erin B. says

    June 27, 2012 at 10:25 am

    Here’s my comment about following them on twitter. I love avocados. I especially love them in tortilla soup, where they get creamier due to the heat of the soup. I won’t eat tortilla soup without the avocado!

    Reply
  13. Erin B. says

    June 27, 2012 at 10:26 am

    And finally, here is my comment about tweeting about the contest. All contests ask you to tweet about them, but I actually wanted to tweet about this. Not only because I want to win (of course), but also because I hope to find some great avocado recipes – even if it’s just adding a little something extra to my guacamole, like craisins.

    Reply
  14. Courtney says

    June 27, 2012 at 10:35 am

    I added a recipe and tweeted!

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  15. Gaby@GabHousewifeChronicles says

    June 27, 2012 at 10:39 am

    I just linked a recipe for Avocado with Tortillas Chips =)
    Thanks for hosting the giveaway and linky party.

    Reply
  16. Gaby@GabHousewifeChronicles says

    June 27, 2012 at 10:40 am

    I just liked California Avocado Commission on Facebook.

    Reply
  17. Gaby@GabHousewifeChronicles says

    June 27, 2012 at 10:42 am

    I started following ca_avocados on Twitter.

    Reply
  18. Gaby@GabHousewifeChronicles says

    June 27, 2012 at 10:43 am

    Sorry, I already twitted Join @cookincanuck & @dineanddish now for #CaAvoBlast. Share your @Ca_Avocados recipes. $1600 in prizes. http://bit.ly/Owb30V

    Reply
  19. TidyMom says

    June 27, 2012 at 1:21 pm

    I could eat avocados every day!! Thanks for all the fun! I linked up my tortilla cups

    Reply
  20. TidyMom says

    June 27, 2012 at 1:21 pm

    I tweeted about this partay too!!

    Reply
  21. Amy @ The Blond Cook says

    June 27, 2012 at 1:55 pm

    I linked up! 🙂

    Reply
  22. Amy @ The Blond Cook says

    June 27, 2012 at 1:56 pm

    I also tweeted!

    Reply
  23. Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says

    June 27, 2012 at 2:05 pm

    What a fun par-tay!! I linked up my Chipotle Guac Knock Off recipe…from one of my very first blog posts **cringe** I resisted the urge to just delete the whole post and awful pictures 😉

    Reply
  24. Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says

    June 27, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    I tweeted ♥

    Reply
  25. Kelsey G. says

    June 27, 2012 at 2:08 pm

    Yummy avocado fries!!

    http://www.foodrepublic.com/2012/05/08/easy-avocado-fries-recipe

    Reply
  26. Mimi Avocado says

    June 27, 2012 at 4:26 pm

    Just linked up.

    Reply
  27. Mimi Avocado says

    June 27, 2012 at 4:26 pm

    I’m a fan of California Avocado Commission on Facebook.

    Reply
  28. Mimi Avocado says

    June 27, 2012 at 4:27 pm

    I follow the California Avocado Commission on Twitter.

    Reply
  29. Mimi Avocado says

    June 27, 2012 at 4:39 pm

    I linked up the Warm Quinoa Salad with California Avocado

    Reply
  30. Mimi Avocado says

    June 27, 2012 at 4:39 pm

    Linked up the California Avocado Deviled Eggs

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  31. Mimi Avocado says

    June 27, 2012 at 4:42 pm

    And I tweeted too!

    Reply
  32. Chrissy says

    June 27, 2012 at 4:44 pm

    Following CA Avo Commission on Twitter!

    Reply
  33. Chrissy says

    June 27, 2012 at 4:44 pm

    Tweeted to all our followers!

    Reply
  34. Wendy @ AMFT says

    June 27, 2012 at 4:54 pm

    Thanks for a great giveaway! I linked up!

    Reply
  35. Wendy @ AMFT says

    June 27, 2012 at 4:55 pm

    I’m already following CA Avocado Commission on Twitter. 🙂

    Reply
  36. Stacey S says

    June 27, 2012 at 6:25 pm

    Just tweeted to followers!

    Reply
  37. Stacey S says

    June 27, 2012 at 6:27 pm

    Became a fan of the California Avocado Commission 🙂

    Reply
  38. Teresa - Working Traveling Mom says

    June 27, 2012 at 6:39 pm

    I’m a fan of the California Avocado Commission on Facebook.

    Reply
  39. Amy Tong says

    June 28, 2012 at 2:20 am

    This is such a fun contest. I love California Avocados and I’m linking up my favorite Japanese Apple Salad.

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

    Reply
  40. Amy Tong says

    June 28, 2012 at 2:21 am

    I became a Fan of the California Avocado Commission on Facebook.

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

    Reply
  41. Amy Tong says

    June 28, 2012 at 2:22 am

    Following the California Avocado Commission on Twitter

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

    Reply
  42. Amy Tong says

    June 28, 2012 at 2:23 am

    Tweeted about this giveaway and contest. Here’s the link: https://twitter.com/uTry_it/status/218243044418396160

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

    Reply
  43. Amy Tong says

    June 28, 2012 at 2:38 am

    I’m submitting the Summer Berries, Arugula and Avocado Salad as my second entry. 🙂 Hope you all enjoy it as much as my family does.

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

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  44. Aimee @ Menus and Meals for Moms says

    June 28, 2012 at 7:34 am

    I linked up my Avocado Mango Salsa!

    Reply
  45. Aimee @ Menus and Meals for Moms says

    June 28, 2012 at 7:35 am

    I am now following the California Avocado Comission on Twitter.

    (menusmeals4moms)

    Reply
  46. Aimee @ Menus and Meals for Moms says

    June 28, 2012 at 7:36 am

    I tweeted about the giveaway!

    (menusmeals4moms)

    Reply
  47. Cassie says

    June 28, 2012 at 9:57 am

    I added a link (2 of them!) this is GREAT!

    Reply
  48. Cassie says

    June 28, 2012 at 9:58 am

    I follow California Avocados on Twitter.

    Reply
  49. Cassie says

    June 28, 2012 at 9:59 am

    I tweeted.

    Reply
  50. Laura says

    June 28, 2012 at 10:01 am

    I added a link. 🙂

    Reply
  51. Laura says

    June 28, 2012 at 10:02 am

    I followed CA on twitter.

    Reply
  52. Laura says

    June 28, 2012 at 10:04 am

    I tweeted. 🙂

    Reply
  53. Brandie (@ Home Cooking Memories) says

    June 28, 2012 at 4:48 pm

    I’ve linked up two recipes!

    Reply
  54. Brandie (@ Home Cooking Memories) says

    June 28, 2012 at 4:49 pm

    I’m a fan of the California Avocado Commission on Facebook

    Reply
  55. Brandie (@ Home Cooking Memories) says

    June 28, 2012 at 4:50 pm

    I follow the California Avocado Commission on Twitter!

    Reply
  56. Brandie (@ Home Cooking Memories) says

    June 28, 2012 at 4:52 pm

    I tweeted! https://twitter.com/HomeCookMemory/status/218461528142254080

    Reply
  57. Robert E. Thompson says

    June 28, 2012 at 9:46 pm

    I love avocados…

    Reply
  58. Allicia Tresch says

    June 29, 2012 at 1:18 am

    This is really a fresh avocado. My favorite fruit is avocado. I love to make avocado recipe.

    Reply
  59. Faith Snow says

    June 29, 2012 at 6:16 am

    This is beautiful giveaway. I hope I win.

    Reply
  60. Johnna says

    June 29, 2012 at 6:00 pm

    I linked up one recipe, Black Bean Roasted Corn Guacamole.

    Reply
  61. Johnna says

    June 29, 2012 at 6:00 pm

    I tweeted!

    Reply
  62. Johnna says

    June 29, 2012 at 6:01 pm

    I followed the California Avocado Commission on Facebook.

    Reply
  63. Johnna says

    June 29, 2012 at 6:01 pm

    I became a fan of the California Avocado Commission on Facebook.

    Reply
  64. Natalie @ A Turtle's Life for Me says

    June 29, 2012 at 11:10 pm

    Thanks so much for the contest and the links to all the other recipes! I love avocado!!

    Reply
  65. Micha Sandley says

    July 2, 2012 at 6:59 am

    I love this California avocado July blast recipe linked up. Thanks for sharing it.

    Reply
  66. Rebecca says

    July 2, 2012 at 10:52 am

    Excellent link-up!

    Reply
  67. Robert M says

    July 2, 2012 at 1:58 pm

    I Liked the California Avocado Commision On Facebook.

    Reply
  68. Amy Tong says

    July 2, 2012 at 2:10 pm

    I’m linking up my 3rd recipe: Yuzu Shrimp and Halibut Ceviche. Hope you’ll enjoy this perfect summer appetizer as much as we do.

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

    Reply
  69. Robert M says

    July 2, 2012 at 6:14 pm

    http://www.prettypolishedperfect.com/2012/4/triplep-in-kitchen.html.

    Reply
  70. Robert M says

    July 2, 2012 at 6:51 pm

    Disregard This Link. Wrong Link.

    Reply
  71. Robert M says

    July 2, 2012 at 6:57 pm

    http://www.morethanmary.com/2011/01/heavenly-and-healthy-delicious-dish-baked-avocado-fries/

    Reply
  72. Sarah C says

    July 2, 2012 at 10:22 pm

    I linked up foolproof guacamole, and a 10 minute shrimp and avocado tostado.

    Reply
  73. Joanne (Inspired Taste) says

    July 3, 2012 at 9:13 am

    Just added our avocado pasta recipe — thanks so much bringing us all together 🙂 -Joanne

    Reply
  74. Genet says

    July 3, 2012 at 9:30 am

    I’ve linked up my Green Goddess dressing, am following @CA_Avocado on twitter, have become a fan on FB and have tweeted about the 4th of July Blast. What fun!

    Reply
  75. Genet says

    July 3, 2012 at 9:37 am

    Just realizing I needed to leave separate comments for all (first linky party :)). Became a fan of California Avocado Commission on Facebook!

    Reply
  76. Genet says

    July 3, 2012 at 9:38 am

    Following @CA_Avocados on Twitter!

    Reply
  77. Genet says

    July 3, 2012 at 9:39 am

    Tweeted about this great California Avocado 4th of July Blast recipe linkup!

    Reply
  78. Rebecca says

    July 3, 2012 at 10:59 am

    Round 2 of the Guacamole Wars is up now!

    Reply
  79. Johnna says

    July 3, 2012 at 12:14 pm

    I linked up Grilled Pineapple Avocado Salad.

    Reply
  80. Wendy T says

    July 4, 2012 at 5:52 pm

    I linked up….#101.

    Thank you.

    Reply
  81. Wendy T says

    July 4, 2012 at 5:53 pm

    I am a Fan of the California Avocado Commission on Facebook.

    Reply
  82. Wendy T says

    July 4, 2012 at 5:54 pm

    Following the California Avocado Commission on Twitter (@won2x).

    Reply
  83. Wendy T says

    July 4, 2012 at 5:56 pm

    Tweeted:

    http://twitter.com/won2x/status/220652119957573632

    Thank you.

    Reply

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You know I’m a huge fan of @librofm , the absolute best audiobook alternative that gives money back to the independent bookstore of your choice with your audiobook purchases. Well, to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on 4/24, they are giving YOU a free audiobook! Here’s what you need to do…

Spend $15 or more at your bookstore between April 24th and 26th. Submit your receipt at libro.fm/ibd and Libro.fm will email you a link to your free audiobook by April 28th! Easy peasy, right?

Wait! There’s more! 🌟 I’d love to give one Dine & Dish follower the chance to win a 3 month @Librofm audiobook membership. To enter, simply tag your favorite independent bookstore here and tell me what you love the most about it! That’s it! Winner will be chosen at random on April 27th. Yay, books!

#indiebookstoreday #indiebookstore #bookstoreshoutout 
#booksbooksandmorebooks #bookgiveaway #audiobook #librofm #independentbookstore @indiebookstoreday
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Can’t believe we’re doing the college tour thing already with my second baby! 

So question for any of you who sent your kids to out of state schools or went to out of state schools...how did you do it? She wants to get the heck out of Kansas (I’d like to go with her!). We have money saved, she’ll most likely get a scholarship or two, she’s paying and has money saved as well...but even with that out of state tuition is a beast of an amount. So, did you just assume that student loans were going to be part of that life? And is that worth it to give your kids a shot at a new life outside of your home state? I wish I would have left Kansas for university, and have been here since I was born 😩. I want different for her if that’s what she wants but also just don’t have any experience with how people do out of state college! Any tips?

#collegetour #bestlifenow #outofstate #studentloans #junioryear #kansasstate #adviceneeded
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J is for...jam!
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My friend @wakschmale makes the best strawberry jam...and I completely forgot about a jar she gave me last year until this morning. Which then inspired me to make my favorite buttermilk biscuits. So so good. Are you a jam, honey, just butter or plain biscuit fan? I love biscuits allll the ways, except with gravy. I have super bad memories of biscuits and gravy growing up. 🤢
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I’m still slowly making my way through the alphabet for @kimklassen_innercircle a-z photo challenge. I’m bound and determined to finish. It may just take me a little longer than I originally anticipated 🤗.
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#homemadejam #eatcaptureshare #biscuitsandjam #homemadebiscuits #sundaybaking #easylikesundaymorning #foodphotograph #foodpics #slowsunday #breakfastathome #kimklassen_innercircle
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It took me 2 months to get this Crispy Chickpea Pantry Pasta recipe up on the blog. 🤦‍♀️But it’s there now! You can find the link in my Instagram profile.
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Also, just noticed Instagram took away the like count on posts. I kind of like that...what do you think?
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#pastarecipe #chickpeapasta #dinnerideas #dinnerrecipes #vegetarianrecipe #eatcaptureshare #slowblogging  #totallifechanges
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I is for Inspiration!
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The “long haul” effects of having Covid back in December are really presenting themselves lately. The continuous persistent headaches are taking a toll and the connection between the brain fog and word retrieval function of my brain has been extra challenging. I had no idea a couple months out, the cognitive effects would still be hanging around.
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With that said, when I get a burst of inspiration I’m grabbing on for dear life. I made our favorite chocolate chip cookies recipe yesterday and felt the desire to update the blog post photos from 2007! We make these cookies all the time, so I’m not sure why it’s taken me so many years to give that poor post some new photos.
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If you’re interested in the recipe you can find the link currently in my profile. Enjoy!!
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@kimklassen_innercircle #kimklassen_innercircle #chocolatechipcookie #cookiestagram #foodphotography #feedfeedbaking #plateofcookies #cookiephotography #eatcaptureshare #recipeoftheweek
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H is for...high!
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It was so strange being on a plane again. I’m so thankful I have the antibodies because the flights were full, which seemed wrong, but everyone around me did seem to keep their masks on, so that was good.
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I can’t wait until travel becomes a regular part of life again. I’ve missed it so much!
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 @kimklassen_innercircle @southwestair @windowswap #cloudphotography #cloudsofinstagram #flightview #iflyswa #imisstravelling #skylove #planepics #myviewtoday #beautifulviews
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G is for...oh so grateful!

I flew to South Texas yesterday to visit my parents whom I haven’t seen in 2 years. They live around 17 hours away from us. We typical get to see each other a few times a year but with the pandemic and other health issues it just wasn’t able to happen and I’ve missed them soooo much.

Grateful to have had COVID last month. Although it was not at all fun, it gave me the antibodies to make this trip possible. My dad is having surgery tomorrow so I’m helping with my mom so my dad can recover without having to worry about her.

Kansas is enjoying frigid temperatures and snow. I picked a great week to head south.
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#palmtrees🌴 #palmtreesfordays #blueskiesandsunshine #wintersun #texasskies #kimklassen_innercircle @kimklassen_innercircle #silverlining
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F is for...food photography.
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This time of year especially, food photography (and I guess all photography actually) is a tug of war with time and light. I had planned on making and photographing a delicious pasta recipe, but my grocery delivery ran a couple of hours late because of snowstorm. So, at the eleventh hour I decided to make a cake...that took over an hour to bake and I had about 90 minutes of natural light left...leaving me with about 30 minutes of ok light to work with.
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Anyway, this wouldn't work for a client shoot because the cake, although delicious, didn't turn out looking so great. But it will work great for today's F photo for the @kimklassen_innercircle A-Z photo project:) Lemon Citrus Yogurt Cake from this weeks @cabotcheese newsletter. So good!
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#eatcake #eatcaptureshare #eatcakebehappy #lemoncake #cakecakecakecake #foodiegram #yahoofood #dessertsofinstagram #sweettooth #kimklassen_innercircle #fisforfood
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