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  • Prof Patty
  • October 25, 2021October 25, 2021

Moist Apple Fritter Bread Recipe

by 30Seconds Food (my version) Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 50 minutes to 1 hourServings: Makes 1 loaf Ingredients1 stick butter1/2 cup granulated sugar2 teaspoons vanilla paste1/2 cup

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  • Kintsugi
  • January 20, 2021

Apple Launches New Racial Equity and Justice Initiative Projects Nationwide

Good Black News January 13, 2021 Today, Apple announced a set of major new projects as part of its $100 million Racial Equity and Justice Initiative (REJI) to help dismantle sys

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  • Prof Patty
  • September 30, 2020

Disney World Apple Pie

Hungry for some apple pie? We are right there with you. Here’s the recipe from the Whispering Canyon Café at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge—dessert will never be the same. Walt Dis

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NY Times

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NPR

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FactCheck.org

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Snopes.com

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