How do you prefer your beets, raw or cooked? (Vegan mini contest # 2)

bigorna1 9 days ago (edited)

THIS IS MY PARTICIPATION IN THE VEGAN MINI CONTEST. Raw ! anytime. as a child, I did not like beets at all, as probably most kids, but later on in life, once i discovered it while living in Argentina I took a liking to it. but, for the longest time, I prepared it cooked, not knowing that I would later like it even more once I discovered one can eat it without cooking.
a lot of water has passed under the bridge since and now, I not only eat it, mostly raw, but I also grow beets so they do not get fresher then that. my favorite way of consuming them is probably in a salad, alongside tomatoes and lettuce leaves.

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6 votes

sirenahippie 9 days ago

Yes, it's common for children to dislike beets (with very few exceptions, like my daughter, who always loved vegetables, even as a baby), so it's great that you discovered this delicious vegetable. You can prepare it grated, with cilantro, lettuce, carrots, tomato, onion, or cabbage—it's ultra delicious. And also in juice, with orange and carrot, it tastes spectacular!

I love that you grow it, it's so fresh.

Thanks for participating in the vegan mini-contest.

Abrazos @bigorna1

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marajah 7 days ago

So you too is in love with beets! Wow, why not imitate her style by growing it as well since your daughter is a lover of veggies

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carisma77 9 days ago

Wow great that you can grow it, that's great and even healthier.
I like it better raw in salads too.
Regards 😊

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marajah 7 days ago

So tell me, do you cook it before adding to your salad? Or you do add it raw?

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luisacarola 7 days ago

hello @bigorna1, it's great that you grow it to consume it fresher. Yes, raw beet more brings all its nutrients than if you cook it. I still like it both ways hahahahahaha. Regards

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bigorna1 7 days ago

thank you for stopping by @luisacarola 🙏

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marajah 7 days ago

Ahh, both cooked and raw? Wow, I like your style shaa. But the first time you tasted it, was it raw or cooked?

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luisacarola 6 days ago

I seem to remember that raw in a 3 in 1 juice, as we say here in Venezuela, which is beet, orange and carrot. My mom used to prepare it when we were kids because of that and because it boosted our defenses due to its vitamin C content.
But, I love potato, beet and egg salad hahaha. But, I should not abuse beet, because specialists have told me that it can raise sugar a bit, so I have to consume it in moderation. Greetings @marajah!!!

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sirenahippie 9 days ago

Excellent! Read the terms and conditions and participate, my friend.

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plantpoweronhive 9 days ago

Thanks for your participation @bigorna1

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bigorna1 9 days ago

🙏

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marajah 7 days ago

I like how you presented your view of beets. But how was your feeling like the first time you tasted it raw?

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bigorna1 7 days ago

Well, it seemed a bit strange as it was harder, but got used to it, and now I just like it better that way 🙏

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oasiskp2 9 days ago

My Participation In The Vegan Mini Contest. Beets are healthy vegetables that give the body lovely nutrients which I would not want to compromise for anything. There is a saying that the taste of the buddy is in the eating, so if you don't taste the cooked and uncooked beets, you can't prefer one to another. I love eating it raw when serve with salad and drink but with other meals I prefer eating it cooked. Of course the color do add visual beauty that further stimulate my appetite for eating. I love it!

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3 votes

plantpoweronhive 8 days ago

Hi @oasiskp2

How great to see you participating in the mini-contest!

Beets are super delicious, raw or cooked, and of course, cooked, they can be used in tricolor salad and for making cakes. It's great that you love this vegetable so much.

I hope you have a great week.

Best regards!

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marajah 7 days ago

Wait. You mean one can add it to cake? Am surprised to hear this. I will try it out.

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plantpoweronhive 8 days ago

Thanks for your participation @oasiskp2

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marajah 7 days ago

Wow, so you're in love with beets as well? Excellent!

Uhhm, you mentioned that you do like eating it cooked whenever you're taking it with other meals. Pls tell me, which meal do you take it with? Is it with swallow or rice? Lolz

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marajah 4 days ago (edited)

‎This is my participation in the vegan mini contest entitled "How do you prefer your beets, raw or cooked?"
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‎I lived on this earth for over 25 years before I came to know about beets. The first day I tasted it, it was a friend that gave it to me as juice. But later, I ate it raw and now prefer it raw. Why? The sound it gives inside my mouth and the raw satisfying light bitter taste nourishes my soul. Beets are rich in vitamins and the most reason why I love beets is that it saved my sister's life when she was diagnosed of low blood percentage. Most times, I do eat it raw along with garbage, carrot and cucumber. Presently, beets is among my favorites
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@chydollar01, @calebmarvel24 and @mikelboy you guys should come and participate in this mini-contest as well.

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4 votes

plantpoweronhive 3 days ago

Hi @marajah, sorry for the late

Thank you for your participation!

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sirenahippie 2 days ago

Hi @marajah

I'm sorry I saw your post so late, but I'm here to comment. It's interesting to know that you discovered beets after a while, but as the saying goes, it's never too late when good fortune comes. I'm glad you're eating them more often now, and raw is certainly tastier, as well as more nutritious. I'm glad your sister has regained her health thanks to beets.

Thank you so much for participating in this week's vegan mini-contest. We'll see you in the next one.

Have a great week!

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ladyfoth 9 days ago

Congratulations to all the winners of mini Vegan contest.

My participation on the Vegan mini contest.
Beets are very nutritious
vegetable many people like .
I have eaten both raw and cooked beet but the raw beet is what I enjoyed most. I really love the earthy flavor when I consume it raw. Moreover , it is easy to prepare for a delicious salad. When it comes to juicing , it is a perfect drink for me. The first time I enjoyed beet , it was a combination of hibiscus flower and beet drink . I don't joke with raw beet juice .

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3 votes

sirenahippie 9 days ago

Congratulations to you too, because you were one of the winners of the previous edition.

Yes, beets are delicious when eaten raw, and they're also healthier. That combination of hibiscus and beets is great; you can add some citrus fruit, like orange or tangerine, to make the flavor even better.

Thank you so much for participating in the vegan mini-contest.

Have a great week!

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ladyfoth 9 days ago

Thanks. I am glad to be part of it.

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marajah 4 days ago

I think, I have learned something from this comment as well. Adding tangerine or orange juice to beets juice. I will definitely try it out to see the outcome.

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carisma77 9 days ago

Great, yes definitely raw is better! 😁

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ladyfoth 9 days ago

Absolutely !

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plantpoweronhive 9 days ago

Thanks for your participation @ladyfoth

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ladyfoth 9 days ago

My pleasure @plantpoweronhive 🤗

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hylene74 7 days ago

With raw beets you get good results both in drinks and salads, I have consumed it in both cases and the best thing is that its taste is still good.

You have given me a great idea:

The first time I enjoyed beet , which was a combination of hibiscus flower and beet drink.

I am going to prepare it, I will love it, a very nutritious juice. Greetings.

marajah 4 days ago

Hahahaha, so you too want to try this combination as well? Wow, am just imagining how rich and tasty it will appear

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marajah 4 days ago

@ladyfoth, please, how do you combine hibiscus flower and beets? As zobo or how? Nevertheless, you're my type that loves raw beets.

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ladyfoth 4 days ago

Is just simple grate your beet and add the juice to cooked hibiscus and add lemon juice or ginger . You can add sweetener. It's a nice combo. Do have a great my baby girl.

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hylene74 8 days ago

Saludos querida comunidad, esta mi participación en el mini concurso vegano. La remolacha es un vegetal que me gusta mucho desde mis tiempos de infancia. Recuerdo consumirla mucho en ensaladas con papas y zanahorias. Sé que en algunas ocasiones se puede usar cruda para preparar jugos, siendo el más popular el tres en uno, que combina la remolacha con naranja y zanahoria. Con ella también podemos obtener jugos medicinales, que de hecho he preparado y que proporcionan innumerables beneficios a nuestra salud. A veces, en ensaladas cuando prefiero algo rápido, la rallo con la zanahoria, otra forma de consumirla cruda. La remolacha tiene esa mezcla entre dulce y salado que prefiero disfrutar cocinada, asi que esta será mi elección. Invito a participar a @milik80 y @trimer2023. Saludos.

plantpoweronhive 8 days ago

Thanks for your participation @hylene74

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sirenahippie 8 days ago

Hola @hylene74

¡Que chévere verte en el mini concurso vegano!

Es sorprendente que te guste la remolacha desde pequeña, a muchos niños no les gusta, pero hay sus excepciones, como tú, o como mi hija, a quien desde bebita le encantan los vegetales, incluyendo la remolacha. Esa receta que das de ensalada rápida está bastante práctica, además de deliciosa y nutritiva. Y coincido contigo, puede usarse como base de jugos medicinales, especialmente aquellos vinculados al sistema cardiovascular y a la composición de la sangre, ya que aporta muchos nutrientes específicos para esas áreas.

Gracias por participar. Que tengas un estupendo día.

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hylene74 7 days ago

Hola, la remolacha siempre me gustó, muy rica. Al consumirla cruda nos regala todos sus nutrientes, cuando la rallo aprovecho todo su potencial. Gracias por organizar este miniconcurso. Saludos.

carisma77 9 days ago

Greetings to all dear friends of the vegan community 😊💚
Here is my participation.
I love beets, honestly I never got into the habit of eating them, but I have always loved vegetables.
Beets are rarely missing in my kitchen, as I use them for salads and for my morning smoothies.
I usually eat them raw because their properties are better utilized, also their flavor is purer because they are not cooked.
For me, beet is one of those vegetables that should not be missed, it has wonderful properties that help us to have a glowing skin and also contribute to good health.
There is a salad that is very special and this one has beets, carrots, tomatoes and raisins, dressed with olive oil and lemon, hahaha I'm already hungry!
See you later friends 🤗
What do you think about beet dear sister @verdesmeralda? friend @hylene74 do you like beet? 🙄😊

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marajah 4 days ago

My dear, you're causing me to salivate over here. Imagine the combo? Beets, carrot, tomatoes and raisins along with olive oil. That is pure good health.

As for mer, I barely buy beets but this contest have change my mind and reset it into giving consideration to beets.

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carisma77 4 days ago

Oh honey, it's a good decision to include more beets in your food, because there are several ways to prepare them and they are very healthy.
Regards 🥰

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sunshine29 9 days ago

You have truly said it all. My next salad 🥗 must contain beets. We don't know what we are missing in this special plant family. Its truly healthier than we think.

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carisma77 8 days ago

Oh yes my friend! a salad with beet is the best!😉

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sunshine29 8 days ago

So lovely 🥰 beautiful 😍. Enjoy your day.

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carisma77 8 days ago

🌹🥰

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marajah 4 days ago

My dear, this contest is just an eye opener to this gold-like fruit we have been ignoring sometimes because of how expensive it is not knowing that it worths more than the cost

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sunshine29 4 days ago

Health is wealth. Sometimes we have to over look the cost 💲 for good health.

Cheers 🥂 @marajah . Enjoy your weekend ❤️🥰

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plantpoweronhive 9 days ago

Thanks for your participation @carisma77

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carisma77 8 days ago

Thank you very much! 😊

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sirenahippie 9 days ago

Hi! How cool that you decided to participate in the mini vegan contest.

What a delicious salad recipe! It definitely makes you hungry.

You're right @carisma77, beets are very healthy and promote skin and blood health, thanks to their high beta-carotene, vitamins, and minerals.

Long live beets!

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carisma77 8 days ago

Always a pleasure to participate friend @sirenahippie, plus I love beets!
Long live beets!
Regards 🤗

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hylene74 8 days ago

I agree with you bella, beets are never missing in my kitchen, they are a must buy along with potatoes, carrots and other vegetables. Greetings. Thank you for the invitation, bella. Regards.

carisma77 8 days ago

That's right amiga, all those vegetables are a must, greetings!🤗

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marajah 4 days ago

Ahh, you too you're a lover of beets! As for me, I do like to enjoy it but haven't added it to my list or budget before. But from now onward, I will have a rethink because I never even care to make it part of my kitchen items.

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sunshine29 9 days ago

Beets? I never liked this healthy root vegetable earlier while growing up until when I first tasted it in a salad as an adult. Beets are one of the healthiest root vegetables 🥗 and what attracts me most is the color of the purple beets. Like them raw in salads and drinks but enjoy it cooked in vegetable soups

Do you like beets @carisma77? And how fo you prefer your beets? Lets know how your prefer your beets @nurfay. Raw or cooked ?

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carisma77 9 days ago

my friend thanks for the invitation! and yes I love beets I love them in salads and smoothies 😋

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sunshine29 9 days ago

You are always welcome beautiful 😍 Sending love ❤️

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plantpoweronhive 9 days ago

As children, we generally don't like vegetables; I think it's an acquired taste. Fortunately, you've come to appreciate this delicious and colorful tuber.

Note: If this is your entry in the vegan mini-contest, remember to edit it and include the first line:

THIS IS MY PARTICIPATION IN THE VEGAN MINI CONTEST

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nurfay 9 days ago

I have never tried beetroot in a cooked dish. Maybe next time, I'll get used to enjoying beets made into drinks like smoothies or juices.

Thank you for the invitation my friend.

sunshine29 8 days ago

You are welcome beautiful 😻

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marajah 4 days ago

Meaning that this is your opportunity to make beets part of you since it's health benefits are numerous especially with regards to our skin

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hylene74 8 days ago

Its intense purple color is also very attractive, making it even more appetizing. Regards

sunshine29 8 days ago

Such an appetizing color. Enjoy your evening beautiful 😻

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marajah 4 days ago

@sunshine29, please how can I cook it with vegetable? Am asking because you mentioned eating it in vegetable soup. Pls how do I prepare it? Open my eyes please

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sunshine29 4 days ago

You can always enjoy beet in several ways. Wash and sterilize it properly. Then cut in slices and add to carrot 🥕, cucumber 🥒 or avocado 🥑 to enjoy a healthy salad.

For soup, you can add it to spinach, pumpkin leave 🍃 with spices as a vegetable 🥗 soup 🍲 . Enjoy 😊

Thanks for stopping by. I will like to know how you enjoyed your beet.

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iamchimary 8 days ago (edited)

Congratulations to us all who participated in the last contest.

My mini contest participation, beets are versatile and nutritious. It can be made use of for different things and ways. While some people prefer it cooked, I prefer mine raw. I love making most of my dishes with especially my veggies salad.

I also love drinking it when it's blended with some fruits. For me, I believe it's more effective that way that's my reason for preferring it raw.

I believe that anyone who tastes it raw wouldn't like cooked. The first and last time i tried it, there was no good result gotten.

Beets is wonderful versatile vegetable, try it today and convince yourself.

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plantpoweronhive 8 days ago

Thanks for your participation @iamchimary

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sirenahippie 8 days ago

Hi @iamchimary

Beets are a super delicious vegetable, and yes, they're suitable for eating raw in some recipes, but also for eating cooked in others. And yes, you're right, eating them raw gives you more of the nutrients they offer.

Thank you so much for participating in the vegan mini-contest. Have a great day!

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hylene74 7 days ago

Hello, I'm sure that raw it takes advantage of more nutrients, plus it tastes good, but it's a matter of taste, hehe, I prefer it cooked. I prefer it cooked.

iamchimary 7 days ago

With the taste? Definitely the cooked that so many will go for, yes, as not all will could bear the raw taste.

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marajah 4 days ago

Cooked? Wow, your taste is quite different. But don't you think you'll loose some nutrients if you cook it?

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marajah 4 days ago

My dearest friend, am just opening my eyes and mind to understand what I have been missing because am the last person to buy beets but can't pass it if I see you eating it because I like eating it raw. Honestly, thanks to the brain behind this contest. Am so so grateful. On my next market, I must buy it.

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noemilunastorta 9 days ago

Lol I think I'm the only one that really hate beets 🤣🤣

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sirenahippie 9 days ago

Oh no, well, there's no accounting for taste, so it's okay if you don't like it. Have a good week!

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marajah 4 days ago

You're right. Another man's food is another man's poison. Life goes on.

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sunshine29 8 days ago

Haha 😆. Oh my! I use to stay away from beets while growing up, but I love ❤️ it now. And most times we just stick to a fruit 🍎 vegetable 🥕 or food 🥘 because of their benefits.

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marajah 4 days ago (edited)

That's true. Like I said earlier, am the last person to spend my money buying beets for myself unless someone close to me is suffering from blood deficiency but with this contest, my eyes are now open and I can now spend my hard earned money buying beets as well. It's health benefits exceeds compare.

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sunshine29 4 days ago

Beet is so healthy. We must always compare benefits that helps our health

Enjoy your weekend 🥰💕

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marajah 4 days ago

Really? But why?

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sunshine29 9 days ago

Oh waoh! Am so thrilled dear @plantpoweronhive @sirenahippie for this recognition here.

Thank you so much for the mention and all the support. Lots of blessings 🥰💕❤️😇

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sunshine29 9 days ago

Congratulations to my fellow mentioned friends here @gpache @ladyfoth @iamchimary @luisacarola .

Cheers 🥂 guys. Lets keep going 🥰💕❤️

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ladyfoth 9 days ago

Thanks for sharing the joy.🥳

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luisacarola 7 days ago

Thank you so much friend @sunshine29!!!! Congratulations to you as well, we will keep reading and sharing in future editions. A hug!!!

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sunshine29 7 days ago

You are welcome dear friend. Lets keep it going.

Cheers 🥂 to mid - week.

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luisacarola 7 days ago

Hello, thank you very much for the mention. Congratulations to @gpache @ladyfoth @iamchimary @sunshine29 friends. Greetings!!!

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ladyfoth 7 days ago

I so much appreciate.🤗

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sunshine29 7 days ago

Thank you dear friend @luisacarola . Enjoy your evening.

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