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Minnesota woman bakes ‘sacred’ Sweet Potato Comfort Pies for mourning community: ‘Remember to eat, pray and love’

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While communities in Minneapolis and across the nation have been rocked by George Floyd’s death and the protests that have followed calling for police reform, one woman is trying to help heal through food.

THIS 100-YEAR-OLD DOUGHNUT RECIPE DATES BACK TO WORLD WAR I

“Remember to eat, pray and love as you partake in making a difference, for there is much to be proud of,” reads a note included with the Sweet Potato Comfort Pies that Minneapolis baker Rose McGee is handing out to protesters and others for free.

“This is the sacred dessert of Black people, and it has power,” McGee said on her organization’s website, referencing her signature sweet potato pie.

McGee is joined by volunteers to make and hand out the special pies, each accompanied by a poem written by her daughter Roslyn Harmon, who is the senior pastor and founder of Circle of Healing Ministry.

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“This is a recipe of love that has been in our family for decades,” Harmon told HuffPost. “My great-great-grandmother baked these pies, and now my mother bakes them.” The recipe is also shared on the organization’s website, Sweet Potato Comfort Pie.

Harmon continued, sharing the historical significance of the pie, stating, “sweet potato pies have been a staple of our culture since slavery.”

“The pies we distribute today honor generations of Black women who worked hard to provide soulful meals to their families, using minimal ingredients and with limited financial means,” Harmon concluded.

Though Rose McGee’s pies are not only for mourning – but for reflection and engagement.
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McGee said her decision to start baking the healing pies was after she received a message from God when the news broke of Michael Brown, who was killed by a police officer in Ferguson, Mo., in 2014.

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“I sat in my living room, watching the news, and I saw the hopelessness on the faces of the people there,” she said to HuffPost. “I knew that I needed to do something. Right then, the Lord spoke to me: ‘Get up and bake some pies and take them down there.’”

McGee drove 500 miles to hand out her pies to mourners and protesters. Now, six years later, McGee has continued making her pies and taking them to people gathering together in the wake of senseless violence — like the Tree of Life synagogue mass shooting, the Charleston church massacre and the Standing Rock pipeline protests, among others.

Her pies are not only for mourning, but for reflection and engagement. According to the mission statement shared on the organization’s website, “Sweet Potato Comfort Pies nourish story-sharing; and they offer comfort, gratitude and solidarity during times of struggle.” They are also “prepared with love and a commitment to greater understanding, unity and justice.”

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In addition, volunteers and McGee bake a pie for each year since Martin Luther King Jr., was born in 1929, and deliver them on MLK Jr., Day each year to a group decided on by the organization. Those who have received pies in the past have been teachers, first responders, youth groups, and other important community organizations. Over dessert, these organizations often share open discussions on the subject of race, HuffPost reports.

“Rose serves as a beacon of hope for those in pain and her pies are an expression of love. They bring power to those who accept them. The entire experience connects and strengthens our community,” volunteer Hannah Carney said to the outlet.

This 100-year-old doughnut recipe dates back to WWI

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Half a dozen things you didn’t know about doughnuts

Did you know there are actually two National Doughnut Days? Or that Emily Post issued rules on dunking? We’ve sorted through the Internet to find six of the tastiest facts you might not know about doughnuts.

Who knew eating a doughnut on Doughnut Day was extremely patriotic? Well, you do, now.

But before you run out to your nearest Krispy Kreme to grab a dozen – or two – glazed originals, you might want to instead turn to somewhere a little closer to home for your doughnut fix. Specifically, your home. Even more specifically, your kitchen where you can whip up this 100-year-old recipe that originated during World War I.

NATIONAL DOUGHNUT DAY 2020: WHERE TO GET FREE DOUGHNUTS

Though doughnut shops did not become a staple of America until mid-century, the love of the fried dough confection was still there.
(National WWI Museum and Memorial)

And more than just eating your history, you can learn more about the creation of National Doughnut Day, which was established in 1938 to honor the “Doughnut Lassies,” Salvation Army volunteers who risked their lives and served the American Expeditionary Forces in France by providing, among other support, hot and fresh doughnuts. Two “Lassies” or “Salvationists” pioneered the doughnut movement, though various humanitarian groups adopted the trend.

“What doughnut day is about is about this sense of volunteerism,” Lora Vogt, Curator of Education at the National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Mo., said to Fox News in an interview.

“It was to create that space of healing and bring a little bit of home with food – that was a really important part of being able to heal.”

— Lora Vogt, Curator of Education at the National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Mo.

“Originally, the Salvationists thought to do cakes or pies,” Vogt said, noting their position was to provide comfort and help the emotional and mental health of troops.

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“Part of what they wanted to do was provide food, but resources available made this really difficult.”

Until two women thought of doughnuts in 1918 – a relatively low-maintenance treat that could be made quickly using whatever was available to them.

“This is how many Americans became introduced to the doughnut,” Vogt said. “This was the beginning of America’s love of the doughnut.” Though she did say some historians say a variation of the doughnut was introduced around the Civil War.

Vogt continued, stating when members of the U.S. service returned, the demand for doughnuts was so high, one New York doughnut shop could not keep up.

Two women thought of making the doughnuts for the troops – a relatively low-maintenance treat that could be made quickly using whatever was available to them.
(National WWI Museum and Memorial)

Though doughnut shops did not become a staple of America until mid-century, the love of the fried dough confection was still there.

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“The original doughnut wasn’t at sweet as we have it today, and it wasn’t glazed as it was made to conserve time and energy,” she said, but it was just as comforting as it is today.

“It was to create that space of healing and bring a little bit of home with food – that was a really important part of being able to heal.”

Check out the historic recipe below. And if you really want to update your turn-of-the-century doughnut knowledge, the World War History Museum is hosting a lecture online led by Vogt about the celebrated day Friday, 10:30 Central time.

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“The original doughnut wasn’t at sweet as we have it today, and it wasn’t glazed as it was made to conserve time and energy,” Lora Vogt said.
(National WWI Museum and Memorial)

The Doughnut Recipe

Ingredients:

5 cups flour

2 cups sugar

5 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt (a.k.a 1 “saltspoon”)

2 eggs

1 3/4 cups milk

1 tub lard

Directions:

  1. Combine all ingredients (except for lard) to make dough.
  2. Thoroughly knead dough, roll smooth, and cut into rings that are less than 1/4-inch thick.*
  3. Drop the rings into the hot lard, making sure the fat is hot enough to brown the doughnuts gradually. Turn the doughnuts slowly several times.
  4. When browned, remove doughnuts and allow excess fat to drop off.
  5. Dust with powdered sugar. Let cool and enjoy.
  6. *When finding items to cut out doughnut circles, be creative. Salvation Army Doughnut Girls used whatever they could find, from baking powder cans to coffee percolator tubes.

This 100-year-old doughnut recipe dates back to WWI

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Half a dozen things you didn’t know about doughnuts

Did you know there are actually two National Doughnut Days? Or that Emily Post issued rules on dunking? We’ve sorted through the Internet to find six of the tastiest facts you might not know about doughnuts.

Who knew eating a doughnut on Doughnut Day was extremely patriotic? Well, you do, now.

But before you run out to your nearest Krispy Kreme to grab a dozen – or two – glazed originals, you might want to instead turn to somewhere a little closer to home for your doughnut fix. Specifically, your home. Even more specifically, your kitchen where you can whip up this 100-year-old recipe that originated during World War I.

NATIONAL DOUGHNUT DAY 2020: WHERE TO GET FREE DOUGHNUTS

Though doughnut shops did not become a staple of America until mid-century, the love of the fried dough confection was still there.
(National WWI Museum and Memorial)

And more than just eating your history, you can learn more about the creation of National Doughnut Day, which was established in 1938 to honor the “Doughnut Lassies,” Salvation Army volunteers who risked their lives and served the American Expeditionary Forces in France by providing, among other support, hot and fresh doughnuts. Two “Lassies” or “Salvationists” pioneered the doughnut movement, though various humanitarian groups adopted the trend.

“What doughnut day is about is about this sense of volunteerism,” Lora Vogt, Curator of Education at the National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Mo., said to Fox News in an interview.

“It was to create that space of healing and bring a little bit of home with food – that was a really important part of being able to heal.”

— Lora Vogt, Curator of Education at the National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Mo.

“Originally, the Salvationists thought to do cakes or pies,” Vogt said, noting their position was to provide comfort and help the emotional and mental health of troops.

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“Part of what they wanted to do was provide food, but resources available made this really difficult.”

Until two women thought of doughnuts in 1918 – a relatively low-maintenance treat that could be made quickly using whatever was available to them.

“This is how many Americans became introduced to the doughnut,” Vogt said. “This was the beginning of America’s love of the doughnut.” Though she did say some historians say a variation of the doughnut was introduced around the Civil War.

Vogt continued, stating when members of the U.S. service returned, the demand for doughnuts was so high, one New York doughnut shop could not keep up.

Two women thought of making the doughnuts for the troops – a relatively low-maintenance treat that could be made quickly using whatever was available to them.
(National WWI Museum and Memorial)

Though doughnut shops did not become a staple of America until mid-century, the love of the fried dough confection was still there.

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“The original doughnut wasn’t at sweet as we have it today, and it wasn’t glazed as it was made to conserve time and energy,” she said, but it was just as comforting as it is today.

“It was to create that space of healing and bring a little bit of home with food – that was a really important part of being able to heal.”

Check out the historic recipe below. And if you really want to update your turn-of-the-century doughnut knowledge, the World War History Museum is hosting a lecture online led by Vogt about the celebrated day Friday, 10:30 Central time.

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

“The original doughnut wasn’t at sweet as we have it today, and it wasn’t glazed as it was made to conserve time and energy,” Lora Vogt said.
(National WWI Museum and Memorial)

The Doughnut Recipe

Ingredients:

5 cups flour

2 cups sugar

5 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt (a.k.a 1 “saltspoon”)

2 eggs

1 3/4 cups milk

1 tub lard

Directions:

  1. Combine all ingredients (except for lard) to make dough.
  2. Thoroughly knead dough, roll smooth, and cut into rings that are less than 1/4-inch thick.*
  3. Drop the rings into the hot lard, making sure the fat is hot enough to brown the doughnuts gradually. Turn the doughnuts slowly several times.
  4. When browned, remove doughnuts and allow excess fat to drop off.
  5. Dust with powdered sugar. Let cool and enjoy.
  6. *When finding items to cut out doughnut circles, be creative. Salvation Army Doughnut Girls used whatever they could find, from baking powder cans to coffee percolator tubes.

Woman who had to cancel birthday trip because of coronavirus recreates entire vacation at home in viral video

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There will be no crying for this birthday.

Dana Jondahl of Saint Paul, Minn., had to cancel her birthday travel plans last month because of the coronavirus pandemic. However, undeterred, the innovative woman dreamed up a different way to have an exciting adventure – all without leaving her front yard.

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With the help of an inflatable plane and some other makeshift signs and security screening constructed from cardboard and markets, Jondahl faked her way to a vacation that has since gone viral with nearly 700K views since she posted it three weeks ago.

“They told me no traveling for my birthday this year…” the crafty woman wrote, with the hashtags “challenge accepted” and “shenanigans are my specialty.”

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Dana Jondahl of Saint Paul, Minn., had to cancel her birthday travel plans last month because of the coronavirus pandemic.
(Dana Nicole Jondahl)

In the nearly 4-minute-long clip, Jondahl begins by “checking in” with her luggage before going through TSA pre-check and having her bag examined. Unfortunately, she does get caught trying to travel with a full tequila bottle in her carry-on luggage. Remarkably, however, the security officer (also Jondahl) seems to be sympathetic to the birthday girl and lets her take it on the flight – a giant blow-up pool floatplane.

After a security demonstration, the flight is safe to take off and Jondahl films herself enjoying some free snacks and drinks before taking a nap for the duration of her trip.

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Upon the safe “landing,” Jondahl “deplanes” and arrives at her destination where a Happy Birthday sign awaits her.

With the help of an inflatable plane, and some other makeshift signs and security screening constructed from cardboard and markets, Jondahl faked her way to a vacation that has since gone viral with nearly 700K views since she posted it three weeks ago.
(Dana Nicole Jondahl)

The stunt has been praised widely on social media with people thanking Jondahl for the “hilarious” video.

“It’s been like a second birthday today reading all the amazing kind words friends and strangers have left. I was just hoping a handful of friends may find me as funny as I find myself and the response has been insane. Thank you to everyone for making this an unforgettable week of the best viral birthday vibes I never saw coming!” Jondahl gushed on Facebook.

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If you don’t have a giant plane float at your disposal – or even a yard – you can still have a fun birthday with these helpful tips on how to celebrate during the pandemic.

Wendy’s to donate $500G in support of black communities after backlash over franchisee’s Trump donation

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Wendy’s has announced it will be donating $500,000 to show its commitment to supporting the black community, one day after it received substantial backlash on social media over reports that James Bodenstedt, the CEO of a company that franchises hundreds of Wendy’s, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell locations, had donated more than $440,000 to President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign.

The initial reports led to a trend on social media of users attempting to “cancel” Wendy’s.

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Wendy’s social media presence – which is usually known for its funny quips and sarcastic retorts – took a moment to be sincere amid the George Floyd protests.
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The fast-food chain took to Twitter after the backlash to make its latest announcement, saying that it would be “putting our money where our mouth is” and donating $500,000 to support “social justice, the youth and education in the Black community starting with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.”

Wendy’s social media presence — which is usually known for its funny quips and sarcastic retorts — took a moment to be serious amid the George Floyd protests, which are calling for police reform, among other racial issues, and shining a light on the Black Lives Matter movement.

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In a Twitter thread, Wendy’s began with “Our voice would be nothing without Black culture. Right now, a lot of people are hurting because of blatant racism against Black people. Their voices need to be heard. Period,” the brand wrote along with the Black Lives Matter hashtag.

It followed up with a promise for the $500,000 donation, as well as a vow to use its platform “to amplify Black voices.”

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The controversy around Wendy’s started because of Bodenstedt’s donations, which were reported by Business Insider back in May, ahead of a roundtable discussion between members of the White House and members of the restaurant industry regarding coronavirus relief efforts. Bodenstedt, the CEO of Muy! Companies, was reportedly the first fast-food franchise operator to participate in such discussions. The White House meeting also took place after Bodenstedt had donated more than $440,000 to Trump’s reelection campaign, the latest being a $200,000 donation to the Trump Victory PAC in March, according to Business Insider.

The newest announcement has seemingly had a mostly positive response from those on Twitter. When questioned about the backlash, the brand responded, and maintained that the Wendy’s brand has never contributed to a campaign, nor has the Wendy’s CEO.

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It also shared its response to the backlash, writing that the team at Wendy’s “had to sit back, listen and educate ourselves,” but are “here to talk now.”

In a comment to Fox News, Wend’s reiterated its reason behind the donation.

“We shared our commitment to support social justice, youth and education in the Black community. The donation will go to Thurgood Marshall College Fund and other organizations that advocate for social justice and youth. “

Fox News’ Michael Bartiromo contributed to this report.

Smokey Bones creates extreme bacon doughnut for Doughnut Day: ‘A love letter to our meat-obsessed guests’

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Half a dozen things you didn’t know about doughnuts

Did you know there are actually two National Doughnut Days? Or that Emily Post issued rules on dunking? We’ve sorted through the Internet to find six of the tastiest facts you might not know about doughnuts.

Meat. It’s what’s for doughnut day.

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National Doughnut Day’s official date is Friday, June 5. But instead of celebrating the sweet-and-carby holiday the same way you always have — by stuffing your face with sweet carbs — Smokey Bones wants you to stuff your face full of meat (and also sugar and carbs).

The chain restaurant has debuted its special limited-time-only offering: the ultimate meat/bacon doughnut.

Their “doughnut” features a 3/8th-inch (thick) slice of Applewood smoked bacon, hand-carved and then candied in brown sugar and black pepper.
(Smokey Bones)

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Their “doughnut” features a 3/8th-inch (thick) slice of Applewood smoked bacon, hand-carved and then candied in brown sugar and black pepper. The chunk of meat is then roasted until crispy and shaped into a traditional doughnut ring.

But Smokey Bones isn’t done with its faux-doughnut yet. The sugary, peppery and crispy slice is then dipped in the restaurant’s “signature vanilla cake batter and cooked until perfectly golden brown.” On top of that goes a second glaze of confectioner’s sugar and maple sugar. It’s then topped with even more smoked bacon pieces.

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“Our Chef Peter Farrand created something that not only tastes delicious but is also a love letter to our meat-obsessed guests,” said CEO James O’Reilly in a press release.  “His creativity took a typical maple bacon donut and elevated it to something you won’t find anywhere else.”

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The doughnut is available for one day only on June 5 at select Smokey Bones locations.

Smokey Bones creates extreme bacon doughnut for Doughnut Day: ‘A love letter to our meat-obsessed guests’

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Half a dozen things you didn’t know about doughnuts

Did you know there are actually two National Doughnut Days? Or that Emily Post issued rules on dunking? We’ve sorted through the Internet to find six of the tastiest facts you might not know about doughnuts.

Meat. It’s what’s for doughnut day.

NATIONAL DOUGHNUT DAY 2020: WHERE TO GET FREE DOUGHNUTS

National Doughnut Day’s official date is Friday, June 5. But instead of celebrating the sweet-and-carby holiday the same way you always have — by stuffing your face with sweet carbs — Smokey Bones wants you to stuff your face full of meat (and also sugar and carbs).

The chain restaurant has debuted its special limited-time-only offering: the ultimate meat/bacon doughnut.

Their “doughnut” features a 3/8th-inch (thick) slice of Applewood smoked bacon, hand-carved and then candied in brown sugar and black pepper.
(Smokey Bones)

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Their “doughnut” features a 3/8th-inch (thick) slice of Applewood smoked bacon, hand-carved and then candied in brown sugar and black pepper. The chunk of meat is then roasted until crispy and shaped into a traditional doughnut ring.

But Smokey Bones isn’t done with its faux-doughnut yet. The sugary, peppery and crispy slice is then dipped in the restaurant’s “signature vanilla cake batter and cooked until perfectly golden brown.” On top of that goes a second glaze of confectioner’s sugar and maple sugar. It’s then topped with even more smoked bacon pieces.

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“Our Chef Peter Farrand created something that not only tastes delicious but is also a love letter to our meat-obsessed guests,” said CEO James O’Reilly in a press release.  “His creativity took a typical maple bacon donut and elevated it to something you won’t find anywhere else.”

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The doughnut is available for one day only on June 5 at select Smokey Bones locations.

Ohio taco shop employees stage walkout, refuse to fill large police order

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Four Ohio taco shop employees allegedly refused to fill a large food order from Ohio Highway Patrol Officers, and then staged a walkout. The restaurant closed all of its locations Tuesday out of an abundance of caution after the employees raised concerns about the Monday evening order.

The incident has sparked a controversy on social media after employees claimed the district manager threatened that workers “would be fired if they walked out,” FOX 28 reported. However, the chain later said that no one was fired for the walkout, although they did not address whether the district manager issued the ultimatum in the first place

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The employees were reportedly asked to make a 500-taco order for police officials earlier this week. Several employees refused to fill the order amid the current nationwide protests, which are calling out police brutality in the wake of George Floyd’s death.

The backlash against the company was quick, with people leaving comments on the taco restaurant’s business page calling for a boycott of the chain from people on both sides.
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The controversy sparked after social media posts from people claiming to be employees were shared online, alleging that workers were fired over refusing to fill the order. Some of these posts have claimed the meals were donated to the police officers, which Condado has refuted. Multiple posts have since been deleted.

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“Immediately, I just didn’t feel comfortable making that order,” employee Jake Widdowson said in an interview with Eater. “I’ve been joining in the protests the last couple of days and seeing the extreme brutality on protesters and making that food was not something I felt comfortable with doing.”

Though some management allegedly told employees they could leave without worrying about losing their job, at one point, Widdowson claims the district manager got involved and said, “Tell anyone who’s refusing to work, they’re fired.”

The backlash against the company was quick, with people leaving comments on the taco restaurant’s business page calling for a boycott of the chain from people on both sides.

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“I wonder how much $ you’ll lose over this compared to if you’d just not accepted the order?” one person wrote.

“You are the worst kind of business. Condados used to be one of my favorite places to go. You’ve lost so many customers over this. I hope it’s worth it,” one person wrote.

“No thanks. Never again. Catering to your employees to not fill a PAID order for the Ohio state patrol….you are sad,” one person wrote.

“Well, unless you fire the workers who refused to serve our Ohio HP because they are law enforcement, I am never returning to your restaurant. You need to apologize publicly for this too! No taco is worth that kind of treatment,” another wrote.

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According to some employees who worked at the Candado Polaris location, the restaurant management has been supportive of protestors. In an interview with Eater, one employee said managers had offered time off for employees to protest and would bail employees out of jail if they were arrested during the demonstrations.

In a statement from Condado Tacos Polaris to FOX 28, the restaurant said it received a paid-in-full catering order from the police Monday night, which made some employees uncomfortable.

“After a discussion with their regional manager about their concerns, [employees] were given the option to not work on the order. The employees who expressed their concerns chose to not complete their shift last night however, their jobs remain intact at Condado if they choose to return,” said the spokesperson to FOX 28. “We built Condado to be a place that is open to everyone, without judgment or fear, and we have a zero-tolerance policy for racism, prejudice and discrimination.”

Fox News reached out to Condado Tacos for comment.

Expecting parent complains on Reddit about husband’s baby name choice: ‘Stupidest name ever’

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Something is not adding up about this baby’s name.

An expecting parent took to Reddit’s “Am I the A–H—“ forum to seek advice on how to respond to a less-than-desirable name choice.

In the post, the Redditor claims, “My husband and his parents are all math geniuses and wanted [our son’s] name to include some math reference.”

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The couple, who is expecting their first child in a couple of months, have been coming up with names that would refer to something mathematical for the “cute and funny idea,” the Redditor wrote.

Though the Redditor was asking if they were in the wrong for refusing “Cube” as a name, other users were quick to dismiss that notion, siding against the husband.
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However, when the husband shared the name he came up with, the Redditor, who prefers names like Dylan, Jared and Loren, was shocked.

“My husband was like ‘um, yeah. I was thinking Cube.’ Like a Rubik Cube,” the poster wrote. “I thought he was joking but he was serious.”

“I told him that was the stupidest name ever. He told me to think of it as ‘Cute.’ I told him I’d rather name him Sweater before Cube,” the post concluded.

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Though the Redditor was asking if they were in the wrong for refusing Cube as a name, other users were quick to dismiss that notion, siding against the husband.

“LOL… who names their kid Cube, what a block head,” one highly upvoted comment read.

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“Literally hundreds of famous mathmeticians [sic] to choose from and they choose the Rubik’s Cube, which has almost nothing to do with math at all,” another wrote.

“You’d have to travel to the four corners of the world to find a stupider name,” a critic commented.

“Cube is the weirdest name I’ve ever heard, you’re preventing your kid from a lifetime of bullying,” one wrote.

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However, despite the Redditor being vindicated by Internet strangers, the expecting parent shared that the husband has not changed his stance.

“He still wants [the name].”

Royal eats: Royal Pastry Chefs share fruit scone recipe served at Buckingham Palace

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Just because you’re not part of the royal family, it doesn’t mean you can’t host a party like one.

The Royal Pastry Chefs have shared their recipe for royalty-approved fruit scones, bound to class up any summer soirees. Tea is entirely optional.

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The traditional fruit scones are served “every year at Garden Parties across The Royal Residences.” To make them is quite simple, so grab your sifter and bowl and get ready to mix – but not overmix – these petite jammy bites.

According to a recipe shared by The Royal Family’s official Instagram, the scones – which are a summer tradition at Buckingham Palace – are traditionally served with clotted cream and a jam of your choice (and surprisingly no fresh fruit).

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Those on Instagram were eager to try the baked treat, commenting on how good the bite-sized goodie looked.

According to a recipe shared by The Royal Family’s official Instagram, the scones – which are a summer tradition at Buckingham Palace – are traditionally served with clotted cream and a jam of your choice (and surprisingly no fresh fruit).
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“Wow, it looks great! I will try very soon,” one person commented. “Thank you,” another simply said.

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To try them for yourself, check out the recipe below or on The Royal Family’s Instagram.

Royal Fruit Scones

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 3/8 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup sultanas (a type of raisin), pre-soaked in hot water for 30 minutes
  • Fruit jam of your choice (optional)
  • Clotted cream (optional)

Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. Mix the flour, baking powder, butter and sugar together in a bowl, until a crumb is formed
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and buttermilk together
  4. Add the liquid to the crumb mixture
  5. Continue to mix the dough until smooth
  6. Add the sultanas (optional), and mix until evenly distributed
  7. Remove the dough from the bowl, flatten the dough and cover
  8. Leave to rest for approximately 30 minutes
  9. Roll out the dough to a thickness of 2.5 centimeters and cut to desired shape
  10. Rest the scones for another 20 minutes
  11. Gently egg wash the top of the scones
  12. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes until golden brown
  13. Cool before serving with jam and clotted cream