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The Best Queso

My son asked me to help him make Queso the other night for taco night…Queso is a great thing to bring to a friends house or to bring on a picnic. It’s such a good addition to chips and salsa. You can make it as spicy or mild as you like. Ours was so easy to make and soo delicious.. Bon appetit…

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Recipe Adapted from The Spicy Perspective

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 pound fresh Cheddar cheese, shredded (smoked, sharp or American cheddar)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
  • 2 large cloves garlic minced
  • 3.5 oz diced tomatoes, (Roma, grape or cherry tomatoes)
  • 1/2 teaspoon each ground cumin and onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, (add more to taste if desired)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch cornflour
  • 13 oz evaporated milk, (full fat)
  • 4 oz fire-roasted green chiles, (or jalapeños)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Melt butter in a medium-sized pot over medium heat. Sauté the green onions (white parts only) for 4 minutes, until soft. Then add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the tomatoes in with juices with the chiles, cumin, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Cook while stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes until soft and fragrant.
  • Mix cornstarch into the pot, then pour in the evaporated milk, stirring well to combine.
  • Bring to a boil, then add the cheese, mixing well. Cook, while stirring, until cheese just melts through the milk and transforms into a smooth sauce. Take off heat immediately.
  • Stir in cilantro, green onions (reserved green parts) and season with salt to taste if needed. Mix well. Serve warm.
  • Tip: Queso thickens when cooled.

5 Ways To Ease Pain After A Hike

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If you’re looking for ways to ease the pain you may feel after a hike but you don’t know where to begin then don’t worry, you have definitely come to the right place. Whether you’re a regular hiker or you’re going for a one time hike, you need to be sure you’re looking after yourself in the days following your walk. Luckily, there are lots of different ways in which you can do exactly that. From taking painkillers to using muscle balms, the more you’re doing to look after yourself the better. With that in mind, here are 5 ways to ease the pain after a hike: 

Take Painkillers If Needed

One of the best ways to ease your pain after a hike is to take pain killers, as this can help reduce any soreness you may be feeling. If you know you’re going to feel pain after you’ve finished your hike, you may also want to consider taking pain killers before you leave. This will help reduce any pain you’re feeling during the walk. If you’re unsure which pain killers are best, it helps to choose something that will reduce inflammation. 

Get As Much Rest As You Can 

After you have finished your hike, you need to ensure you’re getting as much rest as you can. Whether this means resting for the evening or taking a couple of days off, you need to give yourself time to recover. If it helps, take a long hot bath to relax your muscles. For tips and tricks when it comes to relaxing your muscles, you can visit this site here. 

Use Muscle Balms For Sore Areas

If you have a couple of areas that are more sore than normal, you may want to consider using muscle balms to help ease the pain. Although they don’t work for everyone, they can be a great solution if you want to get back out there as soon as possible. For a guide to using muscle balms, you can visit this site here. 

Consider Alternative Methods

For those that find the above methods don’t work, you may want to consider using alternative methods. One of the most common alternative methods, of course, is CBD or CBD related products. If you’re looking for weed gummy bears for sale, you can visit this site here. 

Work With A PT For The Best Results

Finally, if you’re still finding that you’re in a lot of pain after a hike, you might find it beneficial to work with a PT. They will be able to see what you’re doing wrong and give you advice when it comes to reducing the amount of pain you’re feeling each time you hike. 

With some great ways to ease your pain after a hike, you can be sure you’re feeling ready to go in no time. What else could you do? Did we miss anything off of the list? Let us know your thoughts and ideas in the comments section below.