Author: Gina Briganti

Sweet & Spicy Taco – Dedicated to Childhood Friendships Which Have Stood the Test of Time

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Miriam, Melissa and Charlene. We met in our school days. Charlene and I met on our Elementary school playground. Melissa and I in our 7th grade homeroom, simply because of the alphabet. Miriam and I were kismet from day one. These three women have been part of my life for more than thirty years. I am blessed!

Grammar Girl had a podcast about made up languages, which added to my fond reminiscing about those school days. We had made up languages that I think are known as carnival talk, z language and the ever-popular pig latin.

We were sweet and spicy as children, as we are now as women. The name for the recipe came first as I was trying to get more vegetables into my taco lunches and so added onions and corn. That made them too sweet for me, so I added green chiles. Now I had a little fire in them. Miriam’s family introduced me to glorious homemade Mexican food and then, voila, I wanted to dedicate this recipe to the women who were such a huge part of my childhood.

When you try these tacos, I hope it reminds you of your formative friendships, and to maybe call one of them, or visit, if you’re close by.

As we’re all grown with families now, it’s handy that this is a good make ahead meal. Combine all of the dry ingredients in a jar or food saver bag once in a while and have tacos at a moments notice.

Sweet & Spicy Tacos (pic with chile guy prop and recipe name in it)

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2 Tbsp. sweet corn

2 Tbsp. sliced onions

2 Tbsp. green chiles (if you like it spicier, add another tablespoon) link

2 Tbsp. cooked, leftover meat of choice

1 tsp. smoked paprika

1 tsp. cumin

1 tsp. salt

Combine all of the above ingredients in a saute pan set to medium heat. Stir. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes, until all of the ingredients are tender. Remove the lid, stir and cook until vegetables have the color and texture you want. For me, this is another 5-7 minutes.

Corn tortillas

Guacamole

Pico de gallo

Use two tablespoons of filling per taco. Top with guacamole and pico de gallo.

Thank you for walking down memory lane with me!

Gina

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Vegan Mexican Street Corn Salad — The Whole Food Plant Based Cooking Show

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Getting bored with your same old salad? This Plant Based Vegan Mexican Street Corn Salad recipe is loosely based on Mexican street corn that would be sold at an outdoor market. Mexican street corn is char-grilled sweet corn on a stick that is lathered with a creamy mayo and sprinkled with lime juice and chili […]

Vegan Mexican Street Corn Salad — The Whole Food Plant Based Cooking Show

Sharing this recipe because it looks deliciously healthy. Remember to add Reiki.

Gina

Clairaudience

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Sharing what others have written about clairaudience.

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Resources mentioned in this week’s episode include:

  • Tips from Amanda Linette Meder:

  • Practice listening to humans and animals, be present for hearing what is said
  • Start identifying where the ethereal voices come in from
  • When the voices come in, ask who is speaking, beginning to identify whom you are communing with and where these voices come from
  • Regularly clear your mind for thought transmissions too, as clairaudience is often mistaken for claircognizance

Gnostic Esoteric Study & Work Aids: The Solar Bodies are: Harmoniously Organised, Unified and Complete Functioning Fabrications – (2381)

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Garden Inspiration

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Remember to give your plants Reiki.

Happy Friday!

Gina

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Gluten-Free Goodness – New Restaurant Review (Frisco, TX)

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If you have food allergies, intolerances, or preferences that are synonymous with eating gluten-free (or are close to someone who is), then you know how unusual it is to find a restaurant that is as dedicated as you are. This new Frisco, TX spot promises to be gluten-free and serve up goodness. Do they live up to the claim in their name? Read the review by L. Burton and I on Medium.

Thanks for reading,

Gina

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August Energy Update for 2021 with Lee Harris

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Thanks to my friend Diane Novack for introducing me to Lee Harris’ energy updates. I resonate with the Z’s, too.

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The August Energy Update, I feel, is an important one that I hope you’ll take the time to listen to and allow to settle in and percolate in the background.

It’s very resonant with my own senses and insights that I was just talking deeply about a couple of days ago in terms of a theme being around the direction we’re each choosing to go and where I’m, personally, choosing within that.

Lee stressed it’s about choosing “which way we’re going,” for a purpose. It may not be clear as to what these directions are leading to for everyone, but that’s not as important as staying present to conscious choice and reminding yourself of the essence of who you are. He always does a good job at staying larger in his descriptions rather than detailing things out with labels, so that we can each feel into what that…

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Nature and Tech Inspired Words

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A miracle we have become accustomed to brings its beauty anew when we see this joyous sight.

We can bound over the hills and jump up to touch the clouds. Pass our hands near the sun to play with the shadow.

Purple flowers make us smile and quietly ease our way through the hard times.

What does this photo inspire in you?

Peace and love,

Gina

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Universal Soul Food – Wisdom Wednesday 18

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Wisdom Wednesday is a weekly feature on Inspirate With Gina where we ask the question – How can we live an inspired life this week? And get an answer. This week it’s one of my favorites. Click the link to read on.

Wishing you the best,

Gina

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Liquid Healing – Trust-In-Yourself Thursday

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First off, I want to thank everyone for liking my posts. It is my fond wish that we live an inspired life together. You’re making that a reality.

Today we’re looking at yet another way to build trust in yourself, which is a crucial component to balance. If you’ve missed any of the Trust-In-Yourself Thursday posts, I’m linking them below.

For “Liquid Healing,” click here. And remember to infuse your tea with Reiki.

For 5-Minute Guide to Anger and Self-Trust,” click here.

For “How Do You Know When You’re Right,“ click here.

Each article is under six minutes, because they’re intended to inspire, not take up your day.

Wishing you all the best,

Gina

There are several ways you can support The Reiki Café. You can buy a book, review a book, have a Reiki session, take a workshop, study Reiki, tell your family and friends about me, share my posts, and/or donate to the virtual tip jar. All support is appreciated. Thank you!

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