Disney’s Flora & Ulysses

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Disney’s Flora & Ulysses

By Erin

Disney's Flora & Ulysses

Ready to meet the cutest squirrel EVER!!? Disney’s Flora & Ulysses is a comedy-adventure based on the Newbery Award-winning book about 10-year old Flora, an avid comic book fan and a self-avowed cynic, whose parents have recently separated. After rescuing a squirrel she names Ulysses, Flora is amazed to discover he possesses unique superhero powers which take them on an adventure of humorous complications that ultimately change Flora’s life–and her outlook–forever. Disney’s Flora & Ulysses is available exclusively on Disney+ (where Disney+ is available) now!

Matilda Lawler as Flora and Ulysses the squirrel in FLORA & ULYSSES, exclusively on Disney+.

Flora and Ulysses stars Matilda Lawler, who appeared on Broadway in “The Ferryman,” makes her film debut as Flora, with Alyson Hannigan (“How I Met Your Mother,” “American Pie”) as Flora’s romance-novelist mother, Phyllis, and Ben Schwartz (“Parks and Recreation,” “Modern Family”) as her struggling comic-book-artist father, George. Also in the cast are Anna Deavere Smith, Danny Pudi, newcomer Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Janeane Garofalo and Kate Micucci.

Directed by Lena Khan (“The Tiger Hunter”) and produced by Academy Award®–nominated film producer Gil Netter (“Life of Pi,” “The Blind Side,” “Marley & Me”), with James Powers (“The Maze Runner” series) and Katterli Frauenfelder (“Dumbo,” “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children”) serving as executive producers. The novel “Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures,” by Kate DiCamillo, was adapted as a screenplay by Brad Copeland (“Ferdinand,” “Arrested Development”).

Matilda Lawler as Flora in FLORA & ULYSSES, exclusively on Disney+.

First published in 2013, “Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures” is an illustrated novel by Kate DiCamillo. The story follows Flora Buckman and a squirrel named Ulysses, who develops unusual intellectual and physical capabilities after being sucked into a vacuum cleaner. In bonding with Ulysses, the guarded Flora learns to discard her cynicism and be more open to the world. “Flora & Ulysses” features a tough female protagonist and an eclectic, eccentric and diverse cast of characters, as well as an adorable anthropomorphic animal central to the plot.

This is one of those movies that kids will love, but adults—whether or not they’re parents—will also enjoy watching. The script is incredibly witty. It’s original, fresh type of humor, and is genuine. If you (and your kids) haven’t read this Newberry Medal award-winning book “Flora & Ulysses” yet by author Kate DiCamillo, I highly recommend doing so!

Ulysses and Matilda Lawler as Flora in FLORA & ULYSSES, exclusively on Disney+. © 2020 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Following the life of Flora and the super-powered squirrel Ulysses, this unlikely duo teams up to save the world! With Flora’s creative mind and Ulysses’ animal hijinks, it’s a coming of age story that is full of love, hope and unlikely heroes. Be on the look out for lots of fun comic book Easter Eggs: think Marvel superhero references as well as Easter Eggs for the author, Kate DiCamillo, and even some Duck Tales eggs are in the mix!

Ben Schwartz as George and Matilda Lawler as Flora in FLORA & ULYSSES, exclusively on Disney+.

I am a huge animal lover and I think everyone will have a new appreciation for squirrels after seeing this. Be sure to watch until the end as there is one pre-credit end scene that will have young and old alike giggling. Sweet, simple, and creatively daring this modern day family film is one you will want to watch multiple times, because, SQUIRREL!!!

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Valentine’s Day Cake Pops!

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Heart Cake Pops for Valentine’s Day

By Erin

Who else is ready for some more Valentine’s Day treats? My favorite has to be these Valentine’s Day heart cake pops. These Valentine’s Day pops may be simple, but I think they are still so pretty! Who needs flowers when you can have some cake pops? 😉 Although I’d still accept flowers if anyone brought me some. <3

Valentine’s Heart Cake Pops

Prep time: 20 minutes

Total time: 40 minutes

Makes 4

Ingredients:

2 cups of crumbled cake or cookie

1 cup of icing

2 cups of melted red chocolate wafters

¼ cup of white chocolate chips

Sprinkles

sticks

Instructions:

  1. Melt white chocolate chips 
  2. Pour a small amount into the molds and scoop the melted chocolate up the sides. When you are scooping, make sure that you get the chocolate up the sides in the middle of the mold as well. In order for the cake pops to look complete try to get a good thick layer on the sides.
  3. Place molds into the fridge for freezer for 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to set. 
  4. Crumble cake or cookies in a bowl and mix with icing. Press some into the set molds and then top with remaining chocolate. 
  5. Insert sticks and place back into the freezer to set for about 10 minutes
  6. Pop out of molds
  7. Drizzle melted white chocolate and garnish with sprinkles

Happy Valentine’s Day!! <3

Pinkglow Pineapple Rosé Gift Basket & Sweetheart Salad

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Sweetheart Salad & Giveaway!

By Erin

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Have you gotten your Valentine a little something sweet yet or maybe splurge a little and treat yourself to a much deserved gift to yourself? Take a look at this sweet Pinkglow Pineapple Rosé Gift Basket from Melissa’s Produce! Pink Different this Valentine’s Day with the Pinkglow Sparkling Rosé Gift Basket! Filled with a Pinkglow Pineapple 💕 Sparkling Rosé 💕 Chocolates 💕 and lots of love! 💕

Pinkglow Pineapple Rosé Gift Basket from Melissa's Produce!

Since we cannot actually travel to a tropical paradise right now, experience a taste of a remote tropical paradise on Valentine’s Day with your loved one by gifting a beautifully wrapped basketful of goodies.

This unique and rare sweet treat, the Pinkglow pineapple by Del Monte is the perfect way to pretend it’s not winter. Melissa’s pairs this crownless* pink-hued majestic wonder with Chocolate Bridge Mix of nuts, caramels, and dried fruit and an award-winning 2019 Rosé of Pinot Noir by Sonoma-Cutrer.

Pinkglow Pineapple Rosé Gift Basket

The Pinkglow Pineapple has a delicious and unique taste, with notes of candy pineapple aromatics, which pairs perfectly with this Rosé from Russian River Valley. In the glass, the wine reveals a gorgeous, peony blush color and opens up to aromas of wild strawberry and pink grapefruit. On the palate, you will find the crisp flavor of watermelon, a hint of powdered sugar and just a slight glimmer of hibiscus tea.

Carefully crafted sugar-free milk and dark chocolate almonds and caramels, double dipped macadamias, and milk chocolate cashews balance out this basket of indulgence.

*Fresh Del Monte Produce is currently planting all Pinkglow™ pineapple crowns in an effort to increase the volume of Pinkglow™ pink pineapple crops and reduce waste.

Hawaii prohibits the shipment of any pineapple into their state.

Sweetheart Salad

If you’re wondering of something delicious you can make with your Pinkglow Pineapple to impress your sweetie, then try this Sweetheart Salad! It is a wonderful salad that is full of amazing flavors. Served on a bed of baby arugula, it’s a healthy meal or also makes for a perfect small starter salad!

Sweetheart Salad

Ingredients

You can use any combination of these ingredients that you like or add others, but the flavors of these all together is AMAZING if you are able to get them all at your local market!

  • 1 quarter of a Pinkglow Pineapple cut into cubes
  • 1 Australian Mango
  • 1 box Melissa’s Produce Peeled and Steamed Baby Beets– cut into slices
  • 1 box Melissa’s Produce Golden Beets–cut into slices
  • 1-2 Blood Oranges, segmented
  • 1/4 Small Red Onion, sliced thinly
  • 5 Tbsp Goat Cheese
  • green onion
  • 1 Bunch of Baby Arugula, or Spring Greens
  • blackberries
  • Orange or raspberry Vinaigrette

It’s a salad, so it isn’t rocket science. 😉 Just plate the baby arugula or other greens, then add the beets and other fruits to the greens, then top with the onions and goat cheese and add your favorite kind of vinaigrette or even thousand island dressing to it and it’s ready to enjoy with your sweetheart!

Are you ready for a chance to win a Pinkglow Pineapple Rosé Gift Basket for your Valentine (or for yourself) now? 😉 You can go here to purchase one, (Be sure to use code VDAY2021 for 15% off through 2/15/21 if you do), but also for fun, make sure to enter for a chance to win one! I will be giving away one of them to one lucky reader thanks to Melissa’s Produce! Enter below in the rafflecopter! Good-luck and Happy Valentine’s Day! <3

Pinkglow Pineapple Rosé Gift Basket Giveaway from Melissa's Produce.
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*Ends 2/22/21 at 12AM PST. Must live in 48 US States (The following states do not permit alcohol shipped into their states: Utah, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Rhode Island, and Deleware. Adult signature age 21 and over is required at time of delivery.) and be +21 to enter. Prize to be fullfilled by Melissa’s Produce. Go to the sweepstakes tab on the blog for all giveaway rules.*

Happy Valentine’s Day! <3

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