Books provide an amazing platform for learning about the world. Sara Novic’s True Biz not only tells a great coming-of-age story, but it educates readers on deaf culture, probes thoughts on issues such as accessibility, civil rights, and so much more. Sarah Razner, a fellow author of a coming-of-age novel, returns to the kitchen to break bread over the book.

Recipe for Chicken Tacos: 2 Tbsp chili powder, 2 tsp cumin, 1 ½ tsp oregano, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp cayenne, a dash of salt, 2 ½ lbs of chicken breast, ½ cup of pineapple juice, and 1 Tbsp ketchup. Mix all the spices together in a small bowl. Put the chicken in the pressure cooker or instant pot, cover with the spice rub, and add in the pineapple juice and ketchup. Give it a stir to make sure all the chicken is coated. Pressure cook for 15 minutes. When the chicken is done you can either release the vent quickly or allow for a natural release, depends on how much time you have. Using tongs, remove the chicken and place in a separate bowl. Using forks, shred the chicken. Put the now shredded chicken back in the instant pot and mix with the liquid. Enjoy with tortillas, lettuce, guac, whatever taco toppings you prefer!

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Artwork by @stephanieilana

Editor: Alex Schmitz

Song: Clementi Piano Sonatina Op. 36 No. 3 in C Major

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“I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of any thing than of a book! -- When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library.” - Jane Austen (Pride and Prejudice)

Such a true line, and such a great book! While we’re talking about Persuasion and its modern day retelling Anne of Avenue A, I couldn’t resist this booky quote.

If you’re an obstinate, headstrong romantic who can’t get enough of Jane Austen, consider treating yourself to an Austen box.

If you’re curious about those cranberry feta pastry puffs, try this recipe. Want to try that cherry pie? Give this recipe a go!

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Editor: Alex Schmitz

Song: Clementi Piano Sonatina Op. 36 No. 3 in C Major

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Merry Christmas! We don’t need Hercule Poirot to help us solve the mystery of why this is one of the greatest days of the year. What we do need him for is a Christmas murder! Here to discuss Hercule Poirot’s Christmas is Dominique del Calzo.

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Music: Clementi Sonatina No. 1 in G Major III

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