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I was resistant to the air fryer hype for a long while but then I got one and discovered that it is life-changing. I had a simple one and last Black Friday upgraded to the Wonder Oven from Our Place which can also toast and bake (and roast and steam I think but I have yet to use those functions) and it's now a staple in my kitchen. The Wonder Oven isn't flawless (there are some hot spots) but I've gotten it down pretty well and also purchased an additional accessories bundle so I can air fry two trays (or bake two trays) at once. Nothing beats air-fried tofu (just EVOO + salt!) and air-fried asparagus (EVOO + salt)-- I make both multiple times a week and we all (kids and husband and myself) just nibble them straight off the tray. A close second is air-fried kale chips with salt + nutritional yeast!

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So good to know!! I learned that my husband just ordered us an air fryer and it showed up…today. Surprise. 😂

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Yessssss!! You're gonna love it. If you haven't gotten into the pressure cooker craze yet either, I was also resistant to that, and the air fryer was the gateway 😂😂 but I basically only use it for cooking rice and beans, lol, but I do that just about daily, so it's worth it.

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20 hrs agoLiked by Alisha Ramos

I read Julia Turshen's short story/essay on powerlifting on Everand and I was SOLD (on her & powerlifting.) Since reading it, I've slowly progressed in my at-home lifting practice (still too scared to go to the gym, a problem she also once faced) and recently *HAD* to buy 20 pound dumb bells because I maxed out of my combination 10s & 8s. (Which is something I NEVER THOUGHT I'D SAY.)

Off to make caesar spaghetti & put the Christmas decor up because everyone knows the tree goes up early in an election year.

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How cool that you were inspired! I would love to step up my lifting game next year - and strength training game generally, really.

Hope you enjoy the Caesar Spaghetti. :)

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16 hrs agoLiked by Alisha Ramos

I’m so happy you liked the cozy fall playlist! 😌 ☕️ 📚

And thank you for the fall/winter jacket rec. Perfect for strolling around the city! I got one in lilac.

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20 hrs agoLiked by Alisha Ramos

Thanks for sharing my favorite matcha!hope your readers love 💖

also, I’ve truly never been compelled to get an air fryer until now… but if Julia is all about it…

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Right?! I was always anti air fryer but Julia has me convinced. Ty for sharing <3

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Air fryers are a busy mom’s best friend! I use mine all the time to get dinner on the table quickly for my two-year-old. It cooks everything you would do in an oven for kids - meatballs, chicken, tofu, frozen veggies/chicken nuggets but it just does it faster. And bonus: it’s perfect for reheating cold pizza!

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Oh no the last link is broken!! so curious now!! Haha! Great read as usual, perfect way to start my Friday!!

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