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EL MALEANTE Panamanian Reggaeton Recording Artist

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Reggaeton recording artiste Rogelio Gorin, aka El Maleante, is poised for success with the release of his debut album “Como Antes”. The 8-track project is a musical affirmation of Reggaeton’s infectious qualities and romantic moods.

Regarded as a giant in Reggaeton, Maleante, the singer-songwriter is taking his music beyond the shores of Panama by including Reggae-centric sounds and deep Spanish grooves that appeal to wider audiences. The first single from the anama-based

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album, “Como Antes,” was a mainstream offer ing with undertones of El’s former classic song “Quiero Bailar” which launched the artist to popularity.

Combining a broad spectrum of micro-genres and styles that blend traditional Latin rhythms with modern influences, and the consistent incorporation of the ‘90s sound (dembow rhythms of reggae and dancehall) with a touch of modern riffs puts “Como Ante” in the crosshairs for international appeal. Fans will appreciate the artists’ versatility.

While sharing how he got his name El Maleante,

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stated that it was given while collaborating in the recording studio on the album "Muevelo" with "El General". El General is a credited with being the father of Spanish Reggae and is Maleante’s main source of musical influence.

Maleante shares that he also drew on inspiration from artist like Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Shabba Ranks. The three inspirations can be heard on tracks “Como Ante,” in which the artist reminds Reggaeton fans of when it began in the 90’s and made people dance. “Hace un Año,” was a real life story when Maleante’s relationship was in tur moil and the artist had to make changes in his

lifestyle to get it back together. “Donde Estabas tu” is a song that talks about how folks can only love you when you are famous but dislikes you when you are down. In other words, if you don't love me when I'm dirty then don't love me when I'm clean.

Under the management team of G'WAD Entertainment, El Maleante draws on common themes of love, overcoming life obstacles and fending off negative energy to reassure listeners that there are brighter days ahead.

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SONGS this month 1- Ghost

by Justin Bieber 2- That’s What I Wan

by Lil Nas 3- abcdefu

by Gayle 4- Heat Waves

by Glass Animals 5- Need To Know

by Doja Cat 6- Easy On Me

by Adele 7- Stay

by The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber 8- Shivers

by Ed Sheeran 9-One Right Now

by Post Malone & The Weekend 10- Meet Me At Our Spot

by The Anxiety feat.

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this month 1- The Batman 2- Uncharted 3- Dog

4- Spider-Man No Way Home 5- Death on the Nile 6- Jackass Forever 7- Sing 2 8- Cyrano 9- Marry Me 10- Scream

EVENT toVISIT Suwannee River Jam April 27-30, 2022 Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park Amphitheater 3076 95th Drive Live Oak, FL www.suwanneeriverjam.com/tickets 6

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NIGHTLIFE

Suwannee River Jam April 27-30, 2022

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HOTSPOTS this month

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OUT Note: Because of Coronavirus concerns, many events and establishments are still closed for public safety.

uwannee River Jam (SRJ) is one of the largest country music and camping festivals in the South. It’s where families and friends have gathered every year for 28 years to enjoy country music, good food, good times, reunions with family and friends. They offer canoeing on the S u w a n n e e River, hiking, barbecuing, biking, golf carting and just having a wonderful vacation enjoying music and so much fun!

Artists will include Toby Keith, Locash, Billy Ray Cyrus, Jellyroll, Craig Morgan, Jo Dee Messina, Chase Bryant, John Berry, Chase Matthew, and more!

Tickets are available at www.musicliveshere.com or go to www.suwanneeriverjam.com/tickets or by calling the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) at Tel: 386-364-1683. Reserved Camping Sites are available by calling the Park Office at 386/364-1683.

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MICHAEL RAY American Country Music Hitmaker from Florida

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ichael Ray grew up in a family compound off a dirt road in the small town of Eustis, Florida, just a few miles from a tiny old country church where Sunday service would be held, where communion often carried over to tall tales of his grandparents’ days running moonshine up the East Coast.

“Back in the day, my family was part of building this little church off a dirt road. It’s the church my grandfather grew up in, my dad grew up in and then pastored, we grew up in it, and now, my sisters are working to rejuvenate it,” shares Ray. “‘Holy Water’ takes me right back to being a boy in that church, sitting in a wooden pew listening to some of the greatest truths I hold onto to this day.”

Featuring swampy percussion and finger picking, the hitmaker readies “Holy Water” for Country radio, going for adds Monday, March 7, following his fourth No. 1 and first multi-week chart topper “Whiskey And Rain,” from his seven-song collection Higher Education.

Written by Ashley Gorley, Hunter Phelps, Ben Johnson and Michael Hardy, “Holy Water” is an engrossing story song that follows a Florida preacher and his lucrative midnight side hustle, while the first lines alone offer a prime example of Ray’s ability to sing mouthfuls of detail with the smooth, unhurried delivery of a veteran storyteller: Somewhere inside them back Florida pines there’s a town with a Choctaw name There’s a little white church in a real tight curve on the edge of a field full of grain Yeah, the preacher was a stand-up man shaking hands every Sunday morning at the door He loved his congregation, but he ran an operation selling more than the word of the Lord “I love it when you can hear a song, close your eyes and see exactly what they’re saying,” Ray explains. “I am just naturally drawn to those songs.”

On Higher Education, “Ray found a refuge in the mere act of making music that tells his imperfect story, a

story that so many people in this world can certainly relate to during these crazy days,” PEOPLE observes, while American Songwriter emphasizes “Higher Education is shaped by the muse of the man Ray hopes to be, and the lessons he’s learned along the way… inviting his listeners into his world, pulling back the curtain on who he is off the stage.”

The Florida-native has garnered over 1 billion global streams, over 650,000 album equivalents and over 100 million YouTube views. Along with his four No. 1 singles, Ray has a total of six RIAA certifications: Platinum-certified “Think A Little Less,” and Gold-certified songs “Whiskey And Rain,” “Her World or Mine,” “One That Got Away,” “Get To You” and “Kiss You

in the Morning.”

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RED INK Magazine had the pleasure of asking Michael Ray a few questions. This is what he told us.

REDINK: Who or what influenced you to get into music?

MR: My family had a band that I was essentially born into, so really, I was born with a love of country music.

My parents got divorced when I was 8, and that seemed to be when I started really gravitating towards becoming an artist. My grandpa and my dad showed me guitar chords, and that was my first realization that music is a saving grace. I believe music helped lead me to a better path than what could have been.

REDINK: Tell us some pros and cons you've encountered in the music business.

MR: A pro would be that you get to be a part of something bigger than yourself. You get to be a part of someone’s life, and you might not even get to meet them. There’s a lot of great things that come with being an artist, but that’s also met with a lot of personal battles: insecurities, self-doubt and placing your self-worth on things that can be detrimental to a person.

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Continued...from page 9 (Miichae Ray) REDINK: Are you working on anything new at the moment?

MR:We've been working on a special project with MusicFX to create my very first NFT! It commemorates "Whiskey And Rain" hitting No. 1 recently, and it felt like a great way to include the fans in the celebration. We also just released “Holy Water” as my new single, and now that it’s out there, we’ve been

doing a lot of writing and listening to some songs getting ready to go back into the studio.

REDINK: If you could do a collaboration with someone, who would it be?

MR: I’d love to work with Gary Allan. He’s always been a big influence of mine. I think the direction we took on Higher Education and the music I gravitated towards has that Bakersfield sound similar to his, and it would be such a blast to work with him.

REDINK: Tell your fans something about yourself, they might not know.

MR:Poetry is the only reason I passed English. Half the grade was dependent upon poetry and creative writing, and without that, I wouldn’t have passed.

Not a proud moment at that time, but I think I actually won a lot of awards in poetry back in middle school and high school.

REDINK: What can we expect next from you?

MR:An elevation of Higher Education, more of that sound. I’m really growing into myself as an artist, and I’m confident with where I want to go. I think it’s not only improved my writing personally, but it’s made choosing outside cuts easier too. People really know who I am now and what resonates with me, so the songs they’re pitching align with that.

Learn more about Ray at MichaelRayMusic.com or follow him on Facebook at facebook.com/MusicMichaelRay, Instagram @michaelraymusic and Twitter @MichaelrayMusic.

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ALEIGHCIA SCOTT Nigerian Singer / Songwriter & Entertainer

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leighcia Scott’s voice has the soul of the finest Reggae singers combined with the power of a 50-strong Welsh choir and given that she grew up in Cardiff and yet with family roots from Trelawny, Jamaica this should come as no surprise. It’s a voice that is exciting those in the know on the Reggae scene and Aleighcia has 12

recorded with Julian Marley and more recently been tapped up by both Peckings Records and Rory Stonelove to work on extended length projects released in 2018.

Having blazed a trail on her local scene in Cardiff with an award for Best Local Artist (Radio Cardiff) when she began her singing career and an ongoing residency at her local Irie Shack, Aleighcia has

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since been called upon to support top talent including Tarrus Riley, Julian Marley, Soul II Soul, Gyptian and Professor Green. Her live performances have been further sharpened by singing at Boomtown Fair and Aberjazz culminating in appearances in the home of Reggae, Kingston JA, including a sterling set at the worldrenowned Dub Club. As with many of the new

generation of Reggae stars Aleighcia Scott brings something a bit different and pushes the boundaries of the genre. Her vocal style is incredibly soulful and she shows great eclecticism in taking on different styles such as DnB, Hip Hop and acoustic tracks. A great voice can challenge any style. Continued...on page 14

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Continued...from page 13 (Aleighcia Scott) Nevertheless, winning the MMG 2017 Award for Best Reggae Act it is clearly Reggae where her spirit lies and her future beckons. Aleighcia Scott is among an array of new powerful young women singers making their mark on the Reggae scene. The recent collaboration on Survivor All-Stars with Marla Brown, Kelissa, Tasonia, Dionne Reid, La Tifa & Nattali Rize demonstrates Aleighcia is in fine company helping to re-energise the potent female contribution to Reggae.

Aleighcia Scott wins friends and respect with every note she sings and with thrilling team ups with Peckings Records, for an EP, and Rory Stonelove, for a full-length album, on the horizon you can expect a firework filled future for her. With powerful soulful vocals, calls from seasoned and respected producers, support from artists that are household names and a nose for dynamic collaborations you’d be mad to doubt it. Watch this space, Aleighcia is going to make some serious movements.

Follow Aleighcia Scott on all of her social media platforms: http://aleighciascott.com/ https://facebook.com/AleighciaSings https://instagram.com/aleighciasings https://twitter.com/AleighciaSings https://youtube.com/user/Aleighcia https://spoti.fi/3BKJzh4 14

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REAL PEE AJABA Nigerian Singer / Songwriter & Entertainer

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ius Ushie Ajaba popularly known for his stage name Ajaba (Real Pee) is an inspirational Singer and Entertainer who hails from the southern part of Nigeria cross River State. He has done several collaborations with the likes of Yemi Alade, Sunny neji, imike of Mtn project fame. Ajaba has shared stages with the legendary 2baba on different occasions, presently the ambassador for peace in Cross River

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State. His previous single "Ajaba eh" which video had massive airplay was nominated for Best Afrobeat Single NMVA2015.Under the Management of AJABA NATION he is out with a new banger title Ayady Change Story~ This song was played at New York Fashion Week at Time Square. The Singer, Song writer and Entertainer derives his Inspirations form Musical Legends like Baba Fela, Bob Marley, Lucky Dube and Innocent Idibia.

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RED INK Magazine had the pleasure of asking Real Pee Ajaba a few questions. This is what he told us.

REDINK: Who or what influenced you to get into the music business?

RPA: Fela Anikulapo Kuti influenced me while growing up with his words of wisdom and truth

with his music and Innocent Idibia influenced me by giving me the business sense.

REDINK: Tell us some of your struggles in the business, if any?

RPA: Trying to make a difference from others, being consistent with the reality of life, staying undiluted and carrying the younger ones along.

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Continued...from page 19 (Ajaba) REDINK: If you could collaborate with someone, who would it be and why?

RPA: I will love to collaborate with Akon because of his inspirational kind of music and Jay Z because of his outstanding lifestyle.

REDINK: Tell us about your new song.

RPA: The title of my new song is Conny man and Conny man in pigeon English means unfaithful and unreliable people and we don't need it in our society, the message from my song is to let the word know why it is not good to be unfaithful and fake to people.

REDINK: Where do you see yourself in the next 10 years?

RPA: The best and a great mentor all over the world.

REDINK: What can we expect next from you?

RPA: Only expect the best and the best from me.

REDINK: Tell your fans something they don't know about you.

RPA: I’m real, I’m honest and I don't joke with my music.

This concludes our interview with Real Pee Ajaba, check out his social media platforms.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Real Pee Ajaba IG: @Ajabarealpee @AjabaNation @wizkidayo @Wazobia_FM @2babafoundation @burnaboy @olamide_YBNL @Iceprincezamani @yemiabiade @alhajitekno @iam_Davido @DONJAZZY @TiwaSavage @CoolFMNigeria @937RhythmFm Wande Coal Timaya PHYNO FINO @iamkissdaniel @OfficialWaje @OfficialNiniola @DMW_HQ @PeterPsquare 20

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SYLVIA ROBINSON

Fashion Designer with a Passion for Unconventional Designs on the Runnway

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ylvia is a native of New York who comes from a family of creatives and fashion lovers. She has been sewing for over 25 years and is recognized for her contributions to fashion in New York. Her passion for beauty stems from growing up around creative and stylish family members. She was taught to sew by her aunt and learned to make creative patterns out of newspapers.

Sylvia’s mom and grandmother were a pair of keen fashion lovers. As a young girl, she attended the Ebony fashion fair show with her siblings, mother, and grandmother. She was fascinated by the commentaries and the positive response of the crowd.

Growing up, she created fashion functions for various organizations with the support of her sister.

Sylvia loves to be authentic and vibrant. By finding uniqueness in a highly evolving industry, Sylvia, alongside her sister, Jackie, created their first runway clothing line in 2000. They premiered their first show at the Convention Center in Upstate, NY. This paved the way for her in the fashion realm, as she began collaborating with other creatives,

leading to the birth of the fashion express across multiple cities. This gave designers, hairstylists, and models a platform to showcase their authentic nature. She desired to help models become reverenced for their value and hard work; hence, she began teaching models etiquette.

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Sylvia opened the first fashion and model showroom in Upstate New York. She holds a free workshop with young ladies starting at age five and above where they learn to sew, model, and more. She is passionate about mentoring young ones who look forward to a lifetime career in the fashion world. She finds it abundantly rewarding to design photo shooting clothing, stage clothing, and runway clothing. For her, she sees every woman’s body to 4th Annual ICNA-MAC Conference, 2003

be a canvas, sheU isR the M artist.

Sylvia T Rand YO EN U is revered for her unconventional fashion Bon Appetite designs for runway models, giving both the models and photographers the opportunity to build their profiles.

Sylvia is passionate about giving back to her community. She is fascinated by opportunities that allow her to meet like-minded people and share her experience with growing fashion designers. Continued...on page 24 23 23 23

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Continued...from page 23 (Sylvia Robinson) RED INK Magazine had the pleasure of interviewing Sylvia Robinson. This is what she said to us.

REDINK: Who or what influenced you to get into the fashion industry?

SR: I start sewing as a young girl, because I was so tall my mother had a hard time finding the right clothing for my long arms. I hated pants, I learned how to create my own fashion from my auntie. She taught me how to make patterns out of news paper. I was introduced to a whole new world.

The community programs had sewing classes which I attended. I didn't want to dress like other people. I turn a negative into a positive, I had my own style and dreamt of showcasing my creative side.

REDINK: Tell us some of your struggles and triumphs you had in your journey.

SR: I used to do a lot of fund raising for the youths and community organizations and I would do skits with clothing from the stores. One day after a show, I told my sister that the garments were boring, so she brought 2 machines and we went to work. It was a little hard for me because I never wanted to sew for people. I really just wanted to sew for fashion shows and putting on extravagant fashion productions, that’s my passion, I love doing that.

I went from city to city, state to state and putting on five star events. I published over a 100 models. I rather sew what's in my mind rather than to have someone send me a picture to copy. I believe in originality in the designs I create. To make garments was never about money. I rather make an over the top garment to see a model do a photo shoot and be published in a magazine. I been doing this for over 30 years I enjoy seeing a collection coming down a Runway on a 5/9 and up with a tuff shoe game. A women is a canvas for me. I'm 60 years old now and when I started doing show back in the days, there were not many black models on the runway to be honest, so I would see young ladies in my community that I know who would make a nice canvas for my design and a master pieces would be born. I love seeing them smile when I dress them in my unique designs.

REDINK: Do you have a favorite collection that you are most proud of? If yes, which one?

SR: Yes I loved my Steve O Collection this collection was dictated to my late husband, he passed away 2 days after my dream show in 2012. I always wanted to do a fashion show or the roof top of The New York State Museum it was a vision I had in the 90 and back then they were not renting out the venue. But in 2012 I was 24

able to secure the space, it was a long year process but it was definitely worth the wait for it was a Red Carpet Affair. The collection was a mustard yellow and brown I didn't see for almost a year. So I use sewing to pull me out.

REDINK: If you could dress one celebrity who would it be and why?

SR: Lady Gaga, I’ve been making garments that celebrities are trying to wear now, the big hats, high collars, puff selves and wide leg pants. Also I'm known to have a very long train on the Runway.

REDINK: What next, can we expect from you?

SR: I'm going to focus on trying to help build my 3 year old granddaughter to the next level. She is my only grand. She’s been in print since she was 6 months old. She’s done Luv paper box Gap Kids, J Crews, Tiffany & Company Commercial Janie & Jack she also was the Disney princess Tiana. She have grown to love it and when she sees me she would say, MeMa watch me pose and walk.

One night she woke me up at 3am asking me to watch her, she started walking and pulling out clothing. I thought that was the cutiest. I love designing and putting on shows, I know my grandaughter will be a top model one day and make me proud. But mostly I’m happy to see her grow and help her in her modeling career.

This concludes our interview with Sylvia Robinson.

Support this talanted & exceptional Designer.

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West Coast Rapper Snoop Dogg has released a strawberry-infused GIN called INDOGGO

Calvin “Snoop Dogg” Broadus, simply put, is an icon and legend of Hip Hop. With a career spanning over 25 years, he has released hit after hit, and is an ever-constant presence in pop culture. Snoop has stayed extremely relevant and, now more than ever, has built a significant multi-cultural and cross-generational following.

In 1994 he wrote "Gin & Juice:” it was about good feelings and real experiences; it just naturally became a global anthem. Snoop has always wanted to create his own spirits brand, so it was only fitting that he created the world’s best tasting gin. In his quest for flava, he remixed seven botanicals, and infused natural fruit flavors, thus creating his masterpiece.

This juicy gin, with its laidback California style, is like no other gin in the world. It’s gluten free, low calorie with no sugar, and will leave you wanting more. Easy to mix, easy to drink, hard to forget.

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COCKTAIL RECIPE THE REMIX INGREDIENTS 2 oz. INDOGGO™ Gin 3Muddled Strawberries 3/4 oz. Lemon 1/2 oz. Simple Syrup Top with Crushed Ice Strawberry slice.

RECIPE 1. Muddle strawberries in a cocktail shaker.

2. Add INDOGGO™ Gin, lemon juice, simple syrup and ice cubes.

3. Shake, then strain into a rocks glass. Serve with crushed ice.

4. Garnish with strawberry slice.

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Healthy Eating AT THE HEART OF THE MATTER

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ello again RED INK foodies! In this issue we hope you enjoy our wonderful recipe selection for the month. We are always happy to share with our readers a fun recipe for you to try. Enjoy!

Instructions:

Step 1 Use a fork to prick the skin of the sweet potato several times.

Place the sweet potato on a microwave-safe plate, then microwave on high for 5 minutes. After five minutes, use the fork to pierce the sweet potato in the thickest part. If it's not very soft all the way through, microwave for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until the center is very soft.

Step 2 Carefully remove the sweet potato from the microwave (the plate will be hot). Use a towel to grasp the sweet potato as you cut open the skin and scoop out the flesh. Scoop out one packed cup of sweet potato and place it in a medium bowl. Use the fork to mash the sweet potato until smooth. Set it aside to cool further.

Step 3 Preheat the oven to 400ºF. In a separate large bowl, combine 2 cups of the all-purpose flour (reserving the last 1/4 cup for later), baking powder, sugar, salt, and nutmeg. Stir until these ingredients are very well combined.

Step 4 Use a cheese grater to grate the frozen butter into the bowl with the flour mixture. Take care to guard your fingers and knuckles when you get down to the end of the stick of butter.

Stir the grated butter into the flour mixture until they are evenly combined.

Step 5 Add the milk to the bowl with the mashed sweet potato. Stir or whisk the sweet potato and milk together until they are well combined. A few small chunks are okay.

Step 6 Finally, pour the sweet potato and milk mixture into the bowl of flour and butter. Stir to combine the wet and dry ingredients until one cohesive ball of dough forms. Because sweet potatoes can vary in moisture content, you may need to add extra flour or milk to the dough to get the right consistency. The biscuit dough should be slightly sticky, but not so wet that it is glossy, and no dry flour should remain on the bottom of the bowl. If the dough is too dry (not forming a single ball of dough) add a couple of tablespoons of milk. If it's too wet, dust it liberally with the reserved flour.

Step 7 Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface. Press it down into a flat circle, about 1-inch thick. Use a biscuit cutter or a drinking glass to cut biscuits from the dough. Gather up the dough scraps, reshape them into a 1-inch thick circle, and cut more biscuits. Repeat this until no more dough remains. Place the cut biscuits on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 8 Bake the biscuits for about 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top. Serve warm, with butter or maple syrup.

RECIPE:

Sweet Potato Biscuits

Ingredients:• • 1 pound sweet potato • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour, divided • 1 tablespoon baking powder • 1 tablespoon sugar • 3/4 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg • 8 tablespoon butter, frozen (1 stick) • 1 cup whole milk

Enjoy! *Disclaimer: I am not a physician or medical professional. If you have any medical issues or concerns, please always consult your doctor before committing to a challenge. The challenges are intended for introducing small lifestyle changes in a fun and easy format.

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Thinking doesn’t mean knowing. You should really remember this. Starting a fight, if your information is not verified or substantiated, is not the best idea. It might backfire. Rather step back. Your time to shine will come. In the area of personal relationships you will be very confident.

Take care of nature and preserve it. Remember that you are not alone on Earth, so don’t be selfish, especially when it comes to future generations. Few extra steps to sort out the trash won’t kill you.

Also try to convince more people to do the right thing.

The stars are in the right position. You will radiate optimism, which will be finally a nice change. You will feel as a new person and others will certainly notice it. You can look forward to the presence of a new fascinating person.

Although you are not in the best mood, you should think about positive things. Definitely you have something to look forward to, life is full of interesting experiences, just don’t miss the chance. Go (June 22 - July 22) meet your luck. Don’t be sad and look forward to what comes next in the future.

Cancer

If you feel lonely, don’t be afraid to take a significant step, for example get a pet. It will help you to think about other things rather than you loneliness. Don’t stand up for your opinions so strongly (July 23 - Aug 22) despite the doubts. They will make fun of you.

Leo

Though small deficits are easy to overcome, you should pay double attention to those. There is danger that these problems could become much bigger ones over time. You should confine them Virgo from the start and dispose them. Accept invitation for evening outings, be it for a date or just a drink (Aug 23 - Sep 22) with friends. You will enjoy it.

Don’t spoil interpersonal relations just because you are too sensitive these days. Tomorrow you will see everything from a whole new perspective. Don’t make any scenes, you would (Sep 23 - Oct 22) regret later. For now you have to bite the bullet and overcome the situation with silence.

Libra

Don’t underestimate yourself. There is so much more to you than you think. Finally you will have an opportunity to prove it and what is more, after overcoming serious and challenging (Oct 23 - Nov 21) situation you will get the deserved praise.

Scorpio

You won’t stay home too long, and the vision of being alone between four walls doesn’t attract you even a little. Call you partner or friends and head into the nature or meet in the city for a drink. In (Nov 22 - Dec 21) society you will come to other thoughts.

Sagittarius Capricorn

You can feel the change in the air. Stars are finally in the right position and affect you positively.

It can be felt in the form of new energy, which will help you attract people around you.

(Dec 22 - Jan 19) Making contacts will be easy, even when it comes to opposite gender.

Aquarius

Sometimes it happens that you can get excited so much, that you stop noticing the surrounding and your whole attention, thoughts and energy devote to this idea. However you should avoid this. Stars (Jan 20 - Feb 18) don’t favour your ideas these days, be careful.

Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 20)

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Stop talking about what you would really like to change but support your words with action.

Your friends might have said that you couldn’t do it, so prove them wrong! Follow advices your co-workers gave you. They are trying to help so you could get better.

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