Flick Friday-Disneynature’s MONKEY KINGDOM

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MONKEY KINGDOM opens in theatres everywhere on April 17th!

Tasty Thursday-Pollo Tropical

***Disclosure-I was invited to a preview event to this restaurant opening.  All opinions stated are my own based on my own personal experience.

Just recently I was in Florida.  I love visiting there so I can enjoy the food.  Florida is like Houston, both being melting pots of different culture.  In Houston, we get the hispanic/latino flair of food.  A new restaurant has hit Houston that comes with its distinctly Caribbean flavors.

Pollo Tropical has opened 2 restaurants in the Houston area, one in Pearland and one in Tomball.  It serves handcrafted food based on the islands’ melting pot of culinary cultures. These flavors, displayed in Pollo Tropical’s rubs and marinades, enhance fresh vegetables and meats such as pork, beef and Pollo Tropical’s signature chicken dishes.

And now, they are opening a new location in the Houston area at Westheimer and Voss.

Pollo Tropical’s signature island-inspired offerings, include:

·         Pollo – fresh, citrus-marinated and grilled over an open flame. Order a whole grilled chicken for the family, make a single meal out of a half or quarter chicken platter or enjoy a boneless, skinless pollo

·         Plantains – a staple of the Caribbean diet, are cooked to a golden caramelized finish

·         Yuca (pronounced YOU-kah) – a root vegetable that’s like a potato with a tropical kick, served boiled or fried and are excellent paired with curry mustard or cilantro garlic sauce

·         Mojo Roast Pork – slow-roasted for four hours in a versatile mojo marinade - a blend of tangy citrus juices, crushed garlic, olive oil and island spices

·         TropiChops^® – bowls with flame-grilled chicken, pork or beef, with a base of rice, mashed potatoes or lettuce, then topped off with choices like beans, corn or sautéed onions and peppers (vegetarian is totally an option here)

·         Saucing Island – where any dish can be personalized with one of 10 signature sauces, including Curry Mustard, Guava BBQ, Pineapple Rum and Cilantro Garlic

There is a wide variety of food to choose from.  I like the variety that is offered.  The beef tips are delicious!!  Thinking of the new year, we need to find places where we can eat as a family that we can all enjoy.  But also, places were the food is healthy to eat as well.  

Pollo Tropical offers a Nutritional/Allergens tab.  You can always look up the ingredients to your meal.

Pollo Tropical offers a 21 Healthy Meal Plan that offers a nutritious approach to better living.  You select your region and it pulls it up lunch and dinner.  It has the calories and protein.  They offer tips and suggestions.  You can also join a walking club in your region.  It is never too late to start.

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Miercoles Mudo - Encuentro con Pinguinos

Seaworld Al Rescate

***Disclosure-Yo soy parte del progama de Wildsiders.  Estas son mis opiniones.

Por mas de 50 anos, Seaworld a estado rescatando animales por todas partes.  El programa se llama Animal Rescue (Rescate de Animal).  Los animales que estan  en su ambiente no tienen a nadie quien les ayude.  Gracias a programas como este, animales que necesitan rescate son ayudados y despues regresados a su ambiente.

Ase tres semanas, un manati llego a Houston, Texas.  Se perdio y estaba atrapado en Trinity Bay.  El grupo de Texas contacto a Seaworld San Antonio.  Rapido agararon un grupo de voluntarios para ir a rescatar al manati.

Este es Trinidad, el manati que fue rescatado.  Pobre manati tiene cortadas por su cola de los barcos.  Cuando lo rescataron no queria comer.  Voluntarios estubieron cuidandolo por 24 horas, cada dia.  Siempre notando cual quier cosa que hacia.  Ya esta comiendo Trinidad.  Come lechuga.

Y cuando este aprobado por el estado va hacer regresa a Florida de donde viene este manati.

Este programa ha beneficiado a 24,000 animales.  Seaworld toma la vida silvestre en crisis bien serio y se compromete en ayudarlos diad tras dia.  Ellos trabajan con las agencias estatales, locales, y federales.  EL quipo esta listo para cual quier llamada las 24 horas al dia, los 7 dias a la semana.

Siempre asistiendo a los animales que estan heridos, enfermos, quedan huerfanos, o que necesitan atencion experta.  El objetivo es rehabilitar.  El gropu tiene experiencia, son apasionados, y creativos.

Esta es Estrella, fue rescatada de NASA.  No puede ver de un ojo y por eso se quedara a vivir en Seaworld.  Ayi le estan ayudando a poder usar un ojo, y sobre vivir.  Si no lo hubieran rescatado se viera murido.  Esate animal esta protejido por la ley.