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Balsamic Vinegar and Honey Pulled Pork Sliders
March 1, 2014 by Nicole Morrissey 14 Comments
I’m still sick (day 8 for anyone else counting). And now, I admit, I’m getting downright ornery and unpleasant.
Friday night we went out for Mexican. Mr. Prevention didn’t even bother giving my sweatpants the side-eye. He just went with it. I ordered something smothered in cheese, throwing healthy eating out the window in hopes of actually being able to taste my meal.
Fail.
I took about 5 bites and sipped on my girly virgin strawberry daiquiri that had a hint of a pleasant flavor.
I set up the dog on the air mattress in the bedroom in hopes that she would sleep through the night. Mr. Prevention spend the 6th…
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