In celebration of National Taco Day and every Taco Tuesday, we have paired these delicious tacos with these cocktails made with our fave tequilas.
The Taco: Baja Fish with pickled cabbage, spicy
escabeche and roasted poblano mayo
The
Cocktail: El Diablo
The iconic El Diablo,
made with crème de cassis and ginger beer, is given an added kick withTequila Chamucos Diablo Blanco, bottled at 110
proof. The heat from the tequila is more pronounced when paired with beer
battered fish while its zesty, tangy flavors will give the spicy escabeche the
wake up we all need.
El Diablo
1.75 oz. Partida Blanco
.5 oz. crème de cassis
.75 oz. fresh lime juice
3 oz. ginger beer
Garnish: lime wedge
Combine all ingredients, except ginger beer, and shake. Fine-strain into an ice-filled Collins glass, top with ginger beer and garnish.
The Taco: Al
Pastor with thinly sliced, marinated pork, cilantro,
onions and roasted pineapple
The Cocktail:
Ponche Caballero
Pork andTequila Partida Reposadoare a match made in heaven. The buttery and
vanilla aromas pair perfectly with the classic taco's smoky and sweet flavor
combo. The Ponche Caballero calls for Pineapple juice, elevating the sweet and
salty notes of its taco counterpart.
Ponche Caballero
2 oz. Partida Reposado
1.5 oz. Jumex Tamarind Nectar
1.5 oz. pineapple juice
.5 oz. agave nectar
.5 oz. fresh lime juice
2 dashes angostura bitters
Combine all ingredients and shake. Strain into a rocks glass over ice. Garnish with a fresh pineapple wedge and pineapple leaves.
The Taco: Avocado
Tostada with sliced avocado, pickled red onion, queso
fresco, cilantro and spicy dried chile salsa over black bean spread
The Cocktail:
Paloma Spritz
The muted taste of
avocado lets theTequila Partida Añejo shine. The spicy chile
salsa kicks it up a notch while the grapefruit soda balances the tequila and
herbaceous cilantro.
Paloma Spritz
1.5 oz. Partida Anejo
.5 oz. Aperol
1 oz. Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice
.5 oz. fresh lime juice
.5 oz. agave nectar
1.5 oz. grapefruit soda
Combine all ingredients and shake. Strain into a rocks glass over ice. Garnish with fresh lime and a ruby red grapefruit wedge.
Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 4 Captures the Hearts of Fans Old & New
Coming to Homes Digitally Oct. 1st and on
Blu-ray™ and 4K UHD™ Oct. 8th
Hey there y'all! I'm so excited to be sharing this wonderful giveaway with you all. TOY STORY 4 is the new, must-own film! It has all your old friends including Woody, Buzz and Bo Peep, along with some new ones like Forky, Ducky, Bunny, and Giggle.
In “Toy Story 4,” Woody (voice of Tom Hanks) has always been confident about his place in the world, and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that’s Andy or Bonnie. So, when Bonnie’s beloved new craft-project-turned-toy Forky (voice of Tony Hale) calls himself “trash,” Woody decides to teach Forky how to embrace being a toy. But a road-trip adventure, including an unexpected reunion with his long-lost friend Bo Peep (voice of Annie Potts), shows Woody how big the world can be for a toy. In addition, carnival prizes Ducky (voice of Keegan-Michael Key) and Bunny (voice of Jordan Peele) bring a new level of fun to the film.
“Being there for a child is the most noble thing a toy can do.” – Woody
We would like to thanks Walt Disney Studios for sponsoring this giveaway!
1 lucky winner will receive a 1 Blu-ray Combo Pack of Toy Story 4
Disclosure: Wrapped Up N U and participating bloggers are not responsible for shipping or receiving the prize or any injury from said prize(s). Facebook, nor any other social networks, are in any way associated with this giveaway.
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I love The Beatles. I mean I LOVE The Beatles. I have almost every album they ever made. Being able to screen this movie is a thrill for me. It resonates so much with the love The Beatles shared throughout their history in rock and roll.
COME
TOGETHER WITH THE UNFORGETTABLE MUSIC OF THE BEATLES AND BREAKOUT PERFORMANCES
BY HIMESH PATEL, LILY JAMES, KATE MCKINNON AND ED SHEERAN
IN
THE FEEL-GOOD COMEDY
YESTERDAY
INCLUDES
ORIGINAL MUSICAL PERFORMANCES NOT SEEN IN THEATERS, AN ALTERNATE OPENING AND
ENDING, GAG REEL, LOADS OF DELETED SCENES AND MORE
ONE OF THE BEST-LOVED FILMS OF THE YEAR WITH AN
89% AUDIENCE SCORE ON
ROTTEN TOMATOES
Bring family and friends together with The Beatles’ music inspired
film Yesterday,
on Digital September 10, 2019 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™,
DVD and On Demand September 24, 2019. Jack’s life is changed forever
when he discovers he is the only person on earth who remembers the music of The
Beatles and must decide if he truly wants the spotlight, or if all he needs is
love, after all. Filled with heart and humor from beginning to end, Yesterday
on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital comes packed
with exciting bonus features including deleted and extended scenes, live
performances at the iconic Abbey Road Studios, an alternate opening and ending and
several featurettes with the filmmakers and cast that take fans further into
the charming story. Hailed as “Funny,
original, and touching” (Patrick Stoner, “Flicks” WHYY-TV (PBS)), Yesterday
is a rock-n-roll comedy about music, dreams, friendship, and the long and
winding road that leads to the love of your life. Stay in, “re-experience the Beatles' songs
as if they're brand-new” (Mara Reinstein, Billboard)
and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Beatles’ Abbey Road this year with the perfect
at-home movie night when you own Yesterday on 4K
Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital.
Jack Malik was just another struggling
songwriter...but that was yesterday. After a mysterious blackout, Jack (Himesh
Patel; BBC’s “EastEnders”) discovers he is the only person on earth who
remembers The Beatles! As he rockets to fame by passing off the Fab Four’s
songs as his own, Jack risks losing Ellie (Lily James; Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Cinderella)
– the one person who has loved him and believed in him from the start. Kate
McKinnon and Ed Sheeran also star in this romantic rock ‘n’ roll comedy from
Academy Award®-winning director Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire, Trainspotting, 28 Days Later)
and Academy
Award®-nominated screenwriter Richard Curtis (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Love
Actually).
The
soundtrack to YESTERDAY is available on digital/streaming services as well as
CD from Capitol Records/Polydor Records. The album will be available on vinyl
this Friday, August 16.
*DVD format
includes over 35 minutes of bonus content
BONUS
FEATURES ON 4K ULTrA HD, BLU-RAY™, DVD & DIGITAL
oCorden & Roxanne – Includes deleted performance by Himesh Patel of
“Something”
oLate for School
oNutters Italian Ice Cream
oSortisimus
oMoscow Audience
oAlexa
oA Gonk
oW Hotel
oJack Calls Ellie
oHilary in the Mirror
oNick and Carol
oHazel's Selfie
·Gag Reel*
·Live at Abbey Road Studios - Watch Himesh Patel perform
"Yesterday", "I Want To Hold Your Hand", and "Let it
Be" at Abbey Road Studios.
o"Yesterday"
o"I Want To Hold Your Hand"
o"Let it Be"
·Ed Sheeran: From Stadium to Screen* - Acting in his first major role, Ed
Sheeran reflects on his experiences making the movie.
·Agent of Comedy: Kate McKinnon*- Kate McKinnon shares how eager she was to play the role of "Debra
Hammer" while the cast and crew reflect on the fun and energy that the
queen of improvisational comedy brought to the set.
·A Talented Duo* -Richard Curtis and Danny Boyle, two of the most successful British
filmmakers, team up for the first time.
·Playing for Real*- The re-interpreting of the Beatles songs was a huge undertaking for
newcomer Himesh Patel. Learn how he spent months learning to play the songs
perfectly as the production decided to take the more challenging route of
recording the musical numbers live on set.
·Soul Mates* - Beyond the music and the laughs, the
film is, of course, a love story. This piece looks at the relationship between
Jack & Ellie and the actors playing them.
·A Conversation with Richard & Ed*- Long-term friends Richard Curtis and Ed Sheeran have a funny and informal
chat about the making of YESTERDAY.
·Feature Commentary with Director Danny
Boyle and Writer/Producer Richard Curtis
Yesterday will be available on 4K Ultra HD in a combo pack
(4K Ultra HD+ Blu-ray™ + Digital). Bonus features on the 4K Ultra HD will all
be delivered in stunning 4K resolution.
4K Ultra HD
is the ultimate movie watching experience. 4K Ultra HD features the
combination of 4K resolution for 4X sharper picture than HD, the color
brilliance of High Dynamic Range (HDR) with immersive audio.
·Yesterday4K
Ultra HD is available with HDR10+™,
providing premium HDR picture quality. HDR10+ transforms your movie watching
experience with incredible brightness and contrast for each scene, delivering
brighter brights and deepest darks.
Blu-ray™
delivers a pristine HD picture
and theater-quality surround sound.
Digital
lets fans watch movies anywhere on their favorite devices. Users can
instantly stream or download.
MOVIES ANYWHERE is
the digital app thatsimplifies and enhances the
digital movie collection and viewing experience by allowing
consumers to access their favorite digital movies in one place when
purchased or redeemed through participating digital retailers. Consumers
can also redeem digital copy codes found in eligible Blu-ray™ and DVD
disc packages from participating studios and stream or download them
through Movies Anywhere. MOVIES ANYWHERE is only available in the
United States. For more information, visit https://moviesanywhere.com.
I received these products to review for World Farm Animal Awareness Week (September 21-28).
First we have this beautiful Schleich Knabstrupper Mare toy figure. Each figure is individually crafted out of high quality plastic. The spots on its coat are as unique as its character. The Knabstrupper is known for its willpower and intelligence, yet it is calm and good natured, making it very suitable for use as a therapy horse. Depite being head strong and stubborn, they are very loyal animals. This toy is recommended for any animal lover ages 5 and up. It can be purchased on Amazon for $9.99.
Next we have the Schleich Donkey Foal figure. It is hand painted, highly detailed and made of high quality plastic. Donkeys are sturdy and powerful, with a gray coat and white around the snout and eyes. They have served humans for thousands of years as beasts of burden. They help out on the farm, transport goods, sire mules, keep horses comapany, guard sheep and are even kept as pets. They are highly valued for their ability to live in deserts. They have a tough stomach and an ability to retain water from food. They are very dependable as pack animals. This toy is recommended for ages 3 and up. You can purchase it on Amazon for $3.29.
The Schleich Sheep is made of high quality plastic and hand painted. Sheep have a soft cuddly wool that protects them from the winter cold. Although it is airy, it still manages to trap body heat and absorb a lot of moisture. This provide a pleasantly dry warmth. This toy is recommended for ages 3 and up and can be purchased on Amazon for $5.29.
Finally we have this cute Plus-Plus Cow Tube from their Farm Series. It contains over 70 small pieces shaped like puzzled pieces. You interlock these pieces together to build things. This particular tube contains black, white and pink pieces. Just follow the included step by step instructions to assemble the pieces together into your own Plus-Plus cow. You can also use your imagination and build your own creations. Plus-Plus is recommended for ages 5 and up and you can purchase it on Amazon for $7.99.
