Banana nog
Here’s a nog that doesn’t use eggs: Puree four bananas with 1-1/2 cups skim milk, 1-1/2 cups plain nonfat yogurt, 1/4 teaspoon rum extract and some ground…
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Loose gas cap wastes fuel
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How Mario got his name
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Lawn crew never complains about BAAAd hours
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