#wild parsnip cookie

[pure-vanilla-lilies]

Horrible Parents

The mother is just plain terrible

The father inspired his daughter to continue his deadly deeds c:

[princesssarisa]

What are the favorite foods of the Disney Princesses?

Snow White: Baked goods made with fruit, like plum pudding and gooseberry pie. Although after her poisoning, she might have an aversion to apples, or at least to red ones.

Cinderella: Classic French onion soup: simple yet elegant. I imagine that she also likes desserts made with citrus, in honor of the oranges and citrons the King gives her in Perrault's original tale.

Aurora: Wild blackberries, like the ones she picks during "I Wonder."

Ariel: Strawberries, according to Disney Wiki.

Belle: "The gray stuff" from "Be Our Guest." Unlike the version served at the Disney Parks, I'm sure it's not a cookies and cream dessert, though: it's some type of savory hors d'oeuvre, like a whipped pâté.

Jasmine: I won't name a specific Middle Eastern dish, because it's not clear which country Agrabah belongs to, but I'll imagine she likes various fancy beef or lamb dishes that include roasted eggplant.

Pocahontas: Fresh corn and berries.

Tiana: Her own traditional New Orleans cooking, especially gumbo and beignets.

Rapunzel: Baked goods: cakes, pies, cupcakes, and cookies. That's why baking was one of her main time-passing hobbies in the tower. She also likes hazelnut and parsnip soup, as Mother Gothel reveals.

Mulan: Congee, with plenty of ginger and scallions. (And next time, she'd like Mushu to leave out the bacon and egg smily-face.)

Merida: Apples, since she's shown eating one early in the movie. (In Amy Mebberson's Pocket Princess comics, the other Princesses call on her to eat any red apple they come across before Snow White can see it and have a panic attack.)

Anna and Elsa: Chocolate. This is canon. (If they lived in a later time period, I imagine that Anna would prefer milk chocolate while Elsa would prefer dark, and that Anna would love white chocolate while Elsa would find it disgusting. But they apparently live in the 1840s, before milk or white chocolates were invented.)

Moana: Roast pork, since again, she's shown enjoying it in the movie.

[lacuna-lunax]

27/01/25

ughhhhhhhhhhhh

Monday 27th 1181 (+5)

Coffee

Belvita Breakfast Biscuits 200

Relentless Raspberry Zero Sugar

Warburtons Sliced Original Bagel

Heinz Curried Butternut Squash Soup 57

Lindahls Kvarg Stracciatella with Chocolate Pieces High Protein Yogurt

Grenade Oreo White

Terry's Chocolate Orange Minis Exploding Candy 542

Tuesday 28th 1181

Coffee

Belvita Breakfast Biscuits 200

Monster Energy Drink Ultra Zero Sugar

VFC Chicken Curry One Bag 450

Maltesers Popcorn Chocolate Easter Bunny Treat 157

Fulfil White Chocolate Cookies & Cream Flavour Vitamin Protein Bar

Aero Orange Bubbles 375

Wednesday 29th 1181

Coffee

Belvita Breakfast Biscuits 200

Monster Energy Drink Ultra Zero Sugar

Warburtons Sliced Original Bagel

Heinz Spicy Parsnip Soup 74

Squares Chocolatey Rice Krispies 156

Grenade Lemon Cheesecake Flavour 234

KitKat Milk Chocolate Filled Mini Eggs 437

Thursday 30th 1181

Coffee

Belvita Breakfast Biscuits 200

Relentless Raspberry Zero Sugar

Young's Salmon Pie

Maltesers Popcorn Chocolate Easter Bunny Treat 157

Barebells Salted Peanut Caramel Soft Protein Bar

M&M's Crispy Milk Chocolate Easter Mini Eggs 377

Friday 31st 1181

Coffee

Belvita Breakfast Biscuits 200

Monster Energy Drink Ultra Zero Sugar

Chicago Town Takeaway Vegan Medium Stuffed Sticky BBQ Jackfruit Pizza (1/2 = 593)

Cadbury White Chocolate Creme Egg

2 x 7 jelly

Cadbury Mini Eggs Chocolate Bag 396

Saturday 1st 1169 – 2 fizz

Coffee

Grenade Carb Killa Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

Monster Energy Drink Ultra Zero Sugar

Chicago Town Takeaway Vegan Medium Stuffed Sticky BBQ Jackfruit Pizza (1/2 = 593)

Cadbury White Chocolate Creme Egg

3 x jelly: 5, 7, 32.

Thorntons Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mini Cake Bites 530

-          Kellogg's Pop Tarts Choctastic Breakfast Pastry Snack + Ribena light x 2 = 400

Sunday 2nd 1159 – 2 fizz

Coffee

Grenade Carb Killa Chocolate Chip Salted Caramel

Monster Energy Drink Ultra Zero Sugar

Young's Admirals Pie 290

5 Jelly

7 Jelly

Mr Kipling French Fancies Cakes

-          Kellogg's Pop Tarts Choctastic Breakfast Pastry Snack + Ribena light x 2 = 400

Monday 3rd 1181

Coffee

Belvita Breakfast Biscuits 200

Relentless Raspberry Zero Sugar

Warburtons Sliced Original Bagel

Heinz Spring Vegetable Tinned Soup 73

Jutrzenka Be-be Biscuits

Grenade Carb Killa High Protein Bar White Chocolate Salted Peanut 242

Ferrero Rocher Golden Eggs Original 517

Tuesday 4th 1181

Coffee

Belvita Breakfast Biscuits 200

Monster Energy Drink Ultra Zero Sugar

Plant Pioneers Vegan Meat Free Lasagne 363

M&M's Crispy Milk Chocolate Easter Bunny Treat 154

Grenade Caramel Chaos Caramel Flavour 203

Kinder Bueno Milk Chocolate & Hazelnut Mini Easter Eggs 460

Wednesday 5th 1181

Coffee

Belvita Breakfast Biscuits 200

Monster Energy Drink Ultra Zero Sugar

Warburtons Sliced Original Bagel

Heinz Broccoli & Stilton Soup 92

M&M's Crispy Milk Chocolate Easter Bunny Treat 154

Battle Bites High Protein Bar Toffee Apple Popping Candy Flavour

Milkybar White Chocolate Mini Eggs 391

Thursday 6th 1181

Coffee

Belvita Breakfast Biscuits 200

Relentless Raspberry Zero Sugar

VFC Chickn Fried Rice One Bag 439

Kit Kat Milk Chocolate Bunny 155

Grenade Jaffa Quake Chocolate Orange Flavour 204

Smarties Mini Eggs Milk Chocolate 380

Friday 7th 1181

Coffee

Belvita Breakfast Biscuits 200

Monster Energy Drink Ultra Zero Sugar

Chicago Town Takeaway Vegan Medium Stuffed Sticky BBQ Jackfruit Pizza (1/2 = 593)

Cadbury White Chocolate Creme Egg

2 x 7 jelly

Cadbury Mini Eggs Chocolate Bag 396

Saturday 8th 1169 – 4 fizz

Coffee

Grenade Carb Killa Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

Monster Energy Drink Ultra Zero Sugar

Chicago Town Takeaway Vegan Medium Stuffed Sticky BBQ Jackfruit Pizza (1/2 = 593)

2 x 7 jelly

FULFIL Chocolate Salted Caramel Vitamin & Protein Bar Snack

McVitie's Jaffa Cakes Original Biscuits Raspberry Flavour Cakes 410

Gü Wild Strawberry & Clotted Cream Cheesecake Dessert 2x87g 255

Sainsbury's Eccles Cake 233

Ribena Light Carton

Sunday 9th 1158 – 4 fizz

Coffee

Grenade Carb Killa Chocolate Chip Salted Caramel

Relentless Watermelon Zero Sugar Energy Drink

Warburtons Sliced Original Bagel

Heinz French Onion Soup 46

2 x 10 jelly

We Love Cake Raspberry Ripple Cake Slices x4 648

Maltesers Milk Chocolate & Honeycomb Snack Bag

Gü Wild Strawberry & Clotted Cream Cheesecake Dessert 2x87g 255

Sainsbury's Eccles Cake 233

Ribena Light Carton

[marydublinauthor]

Random gt drabbles: Tackle

Short #1 Request from my SITD prompt!

Requested by: @kendsleyauthor

Request: Cliff and Oliver, dark future AU, fluffy + steamy, lush forest

A/N: the amount of Cliff and Oliver that was requested omg THANK you 🥹 they are the moment rn

——————-

As the sun set behind the distant mountains, the forest became drenched in amber hues. Cliff had ventured out to forage with six of the safehouse fairies, hoping to maximize a harvest of wild parsnips that grew nearby. The rest of the crew had flown inside ahead, but Cliff was taking his time on the rugged terrain, still nursing an ugly bruise on his left leg from a recent mission. Zia had healed the worst of it, but bruises were particularly tricky to resolve, even for advanced healers.

One fairy remained, keeping pace in flight beside him.

In a month’s time, Oliver had already adjusted well to life with the Safehouse community. Still, Cliff couldn’t help but notice how he seemed to stay bonded to him after their trial in the wilderness. Generally speaking, Oliver’s discretion wasn’t exactly his strongest quality. Cliff had caught him staring at him a number of times over the past weeks, always averting his gaze like a kid caught with his hand in the cookie jar.

“I’ve literally never heard anyone who hates parsnips,” Oliver was berating.

“I think it’s because everyone you know grew up eating moss, and it shows,” Cliff said, smirking at his own joke.

A small, playful jolt of electricity zinged through his leather jacket.

“We did not have moss in my home village,” Oliver grumbled. “For your information, it was a dried algae, and it was delicious.”

“Serve that with some fries, and I’m set.”

“Listen,” Oliver said. “I know you’re joking, but that would actually taste really…”

He sucked in a sharp breath as a shadow crossed over their path. They paused to observe a hawk gliding through the trees overhead, on the hunt as dusk strengthened.

Oliver cursed, blood draining from his face.

“Come on, we should get a move on,” he said, flying faster. His flight pattern became erratic — obviously spooked.

Cliff quickened his pace to match. “You want a pocket?”

“It’s fine. Let’s just hurry.”

But as he spoke, the adorable dumbass flew straight through a spiderweb strung in a bush, tangling his wings in the thick, dew-covered threads. His flight immediately began to falter, dropping him closer to the ground with every dialed wing beat.

“Should’ve taken me up on the pocket,” Cliff called.

He was still catching up when a shrill scream came from above. For a moment, it felt like time slowed down, and horror gripped Cliff’s insides. Oliver’s frantic flapping had caught the hawk’s eye.

It dove down.

Cliff sprinted, closing the distance and putting his body between the bird and Oliver. Momentum barreled him forward. Instinct took over. He clapped his hands around Oliver’s fragile body and crushed him to his chest, rolling to land hard on his side.

Panting, Cliff watched the hawk veer off to another part of the forest in search of an easier meal. He released Oliver onto the forest floor and rolled over top of him.

“You okay?” Cliff demanded.

Oliver’s small body shuffled against the fallen leaves as he gasped for air, making sense of his surroundings. His blue eyes widened when he looked up at the new source of the shadow over him.

“Y-yeah.”

“Damn birds. Never realized what a menace they were until I started rooming with fairies.” Cliff brushed out some of the spiderweb out of Oliver’s hair with his thumb. Little broken pieces of leaves and dirt were scattered across his clothes.

The way Oliver’s little head whipped around to follow the path of Cliff’s hand, up to his wide shoulders and chest and the rest of him walling him in… Cliff clenched his jaw. He felt the familiar urge to apologize for being so impsosing and too big for their world.

But the way Oliver’s chest was heaving wasn’t from fear. His expression was so precious, and he was safe, and there was something magnetic in the air now.

He didn’t know why— why here? why now?—but it was as tangible as the forest around them. Like a gentle, guiding hand, it pulled Cliff down slowly until he shut his eyes and Oliver’s stunned expression vanished.

He let his lips fall against Oliver’s face with the gentlest pressure he could manage. Cliff lingered there for a moment, enthralled with the sensation of those delicate features against his skin.

He pulled back, scrutinizing any emotion in those tiny blue eyes carefully.

“Thank you,” Oliver finally said, flushed like a spring tomato. They gaped at each other for a while longer before he added, “You could do that again, if you wanted.”

Cliff shifted on his knees, his shadow dancing over Oliver’s prone body. “Do you want me to?”

“Yes. Please.”

Cliff arched an eyebrow, a smirk tugging at his lips. “You look like you’ve barely caught your breath.”

“Breathing is overrated,” Oliver said with a flippant gesture.

Cliff grinned and dove down.

[garbagefarm]

Mutucule Farm #14

2023-03-20, Session #14 of Mutucule Farm, Spring 13–22, Year 2

Cast:

me (@mothmute)

Belle (@snacco)

Cam (@amanitaspore)

Erin (@salamand3rin)

Highlights include, but are not limited to:

Non-binary sheep!

Erin found the secret note tree and cut it down

Eggfest!

Cam wanders into the eggfest from the woods, still beats Erin there

It’s Fella’s first eggfest! aaand they don’t let him in.

Linus eyes a scrumptious pie

Marlon talks about sleggs

Evelyn wants to know about my hens

Leah misses last year’s boozy punch

Emily sewed little pants and hats for the eggs

Alex wonders what would happen if he ate thirty eggs every day

(he’d be roughly the size of a barge, obviously)

wilf (wizard I’d like to fuck) is nowhere to be seen

Surrounding Lewis and forcing him to start the egg hunt

What’s with all the unobtainable eggs, anyway?

I win the egg hunt with something like 9 eggs, just get 1,000g

Everybody trying to guilt me out of wearing my dumb hat*

* - legally not a hat

Cam brings cookies into my bed, getting crumbs everywhere

The pigs are getting everywhere, they’re above the law!

Embiggening the barn

Selling some of our excess gemeralds

I need to hunt down Penny and propose to her

Hey, can I borrow Fella?

“what’s the magic word?”

After hunting her down on horseback, Penny says yes! Wedding in three days!

Cam’s got a chest full of Fashion

I don’t carry a scythe around, but I do wear a copper pan, just in case

hey, do you think there was ever a version of the game where you could upgrade the copper pan into a steel pan? and then gold, and then iridium?

Erin stays up late to plant these parsnips, even if it kills her (it doesn’t, she’s fine)

it’s called parsnipment! commitment to the snips!

“I love milk as a condiment”

I’ve finished my chores, so I get to go pick berries in the woods now :)

Desynced strawbebbies :(

Hey suckers, guess who just got 2 free gold ore because of their “stupid hat” that is “legally not a hat”?? Who’s laughing now???

Cam invites people to play fashion roulette

Guess who just got 2 free copper ore??

All it cost was my dignity

Maybe if a scythe was a hat, I’d carry it around with me

... can Cam make clothes out a copper pan...? (no)

RIP Erin, collapsed in her own house.

Fella and Pompkin being incredibly cute together!! (see gallery)

The pigs keep digging up evidence truffles

(it’s such a good bit and we’re getting so much good mileage out of it)

Sergeant goes on an adventure!! (see gallery)

Accepting a quest to find a bunch of leeks for George

we’re worried about finding enough leeks in time, so Erin plants a bunch of spring wild seeds

incidentally: Belle consistently pronounces “George” as “Yorg” as a bit, it’s very good

Pompkin keeps spending a lot of time at Fella’s stables, it’s like they're roommates (oh my god they were roommates)

Day 17, I get married! (thanks to Erin for the wedding photos screenshots)

Wearing my stupid copper pan to my own wedding

Everybody can’t believe I made them all sit in the back

they’re glad I invited Linus, though

I was gonna try and wear Lewis’ lucky purple shorts (with slight modifications) but we didn’t have the cloth to pull it off ... but it wasn’t wearing my own clothes, anyway! Is there a rent-a-tux place in town, or what?

oh god it has short sleeves, it’s one of those t-shirts with a tux printed on it

Okay everybody, Penny is your new mom now

Detective is all grown!!

You kick Pompkin like the football???

Hey, crate on the beach! It contains ... omni geodes, that immediately fall into the water!

Please welcome Lieutenant to the family, they’re my wedding gift to myself

Oviraptor longs to be free, and cannot be contained!

It’s wednesday, so I run to joja in case we need to buy seeds, like the big joja fan that I am

Sam wants my input on what to write a song about. Trains, obviously.

Belle and Cam are talking about wrestling, and Erin asks about suplexes. suplexii? anyway, “they always deserve the suplex”

Rainy day! If Sebastian plays his cards right (by not doing much of anything),...

The Mariner rejects Belle’s request to buy a pendant, because she hasn’t upgraded her house yet

Belle concludes the Mariner is classist, and asks about how to upgrade her house

(Erin says something about “Rock and stone!” as a reference)

Cam said something about making a slime shirt, a slhirt

Belle puts in the order to improve her house, she’s gotta appease a probably-racist ghost

I tentatively make plans to crash at Cam’s place (after handing him a mussel) before remembering “oh shit I have a wife now” — either Erin or Belle offers to take care of that for me, I can’t remember which, Penny’s gonna wake up to a surprise

I’ve got magic leek hands, if you see any leeks you should let me know immediately so I can be the one to harvest them

Woolface the sheep!

Erin and I make an agreement where I get to pick the wild seeds (so I get the forage experience) IF I upgrade my watering can and trade with her, so she can get the upgrade without the downtime (I agree)

Free-range pigs, worshipping the meteor (see gallery)

I construct six bees. No more, no less.

Cool rings for everybody! Don’t turn them into fashion, they’re already fashion

Belle: “everybody’s a glow-boy now! look at my radius!”

ha-HA, more sparkles in the water! Except... I can’t reach! My hat* is defeated!

* - legally not a hat

Everybody piles into my bed, Penny is cranky about people getting in the way of her going to bed

Penny going “um nice weather” with everybody else the next day

Corporal is fully grown!

Belle asks if she can uses my kitchen to fry an egg — but she has her own stove now!!

Cam expected more from egg-shirt

yeah the bone mill, we’ve all seen it

Belle thought we had more bones, but alas, we are bonely

I snuck an ancient drum into Cam’s “to Fashion” chest, and it creates a “regal mantle” which “looks swood”

It matches my space boots! Kinda need new pants now though (see gallery)

On the non-canon day, I create a bunch of bombs and explode Erin

Cam hands us some jazz honey “because [we’re] sweet like honey” (see gallery)

TO-DO:

Flower dance, probably

Savin’ money for a rainy day...... (so Belle can try again)

do we wanna make it rain?

more backpack+tool upgrades??

Taller barn/coop/shed???

More hogs

Increased fences????

House upgrades!

Fashion!

More iridium sprinklers!

(more bundles)

More fruit trees!

Save up to buy stardrops from Krobus

Plant sweet gem berries (for stardrops)

Link to gallery post!

[blackswallowtailbutterfly]

I wasn’t sure but now I am. My rocky mountains bee plant has successfully reseeded itself and I now have at least 13 plants coming up when I started with only one. That means I can harvest a few pods this year and eat them like beans!

Still no evidence of my bigleaf lupine, bush clovers, hopniss, or wild yam, but my dwarf milkweed and whorled milkweed are definitely coming up now. Here’s hoping. If they all do in the next couple of weeks then the only other thing to wait for are the butterflyweeds and the northeastern black cherry tomatoes

Squirrels dug up my white lettuce and got very close to doing the same with the wood lilies so enough is enough. I replanted the white lettuce and hopefully it will be okay, and I’ve sprinkled cayenne pepper around all my plants that they might harm by digging up. That should keep them away for a bit. I’m also about halfway done marking out one of my new areas. Would have finished but I’m on my period and got some indigestion which made my tummy hurt. It involves moving a lot of rocks. I didn’t want to push it so I’m back inside. If you make the thing you love unpleasant you don’t love it anymore. But I can finish tomorrow. And then I’ll start weeding that area and maybe turn the earth. Otherwise I’ll mark out the other area. And once I have those areas marked out, that’s it as far as where I’ve been given permission to plant on! Which is actually quite a lot, but I think I want to persuade my landlord and lady to let me plant around the dying apple tree and/or around the big black walnut tree, because both those areas get a lot of sun and it would give me an excuse to plant another sunflower species or two, tall coreopsis, and maaaybe even something like cow parsnip or purplestem angelica since the apple tree is in the middle of the front lawn and the only person who walks up close to it is me. Plus I always mark out my planting areas with stones. That front area is just so boring generally and I think decorating the trees by planting around them would be neat.

I wanted to try making maple seed cookies this weekend but I don’t think it’s going to happen. Maybe next weekend though.

[coffinsandcauldrons]

Foods for Mabon:

A Mabon feast is a time of giving recognition to the earth, showing gratitude, praising both light and dark, and celebrating abundance.

Through feasting with whatever we may have, we are able to represent this years bounty, draw in abundance for the upcoming winter, and show that we are thankful for what we currently have. Fall foods that represent the second harvest are typically appropriate so that we are able to celebrate and acknowledge the season.

Vegetables:

Corn

Carrots

Beans

Potatoes

Brussels Sprout

Beets

Parsnips

Pumpkin

Acorn Squash

Butternut Squash

Cauliflower

Broccoli

Onions

Eggplant

Tomatoes

Artichoke

Celery

Cucumber

Leeks

Kale

Peas

Peppers

Mushroom

Meats:

Tofu

Tempeh

Chicken

Turkey

Lamb

Duck

Goose

Rabbit

Salmon

Fruits:

Pomegranate

Apricot

Fig

Pear

Apple

Plum

Melons

Peach

Grape

Orange

Persimmon

Olives

Berries:

Blackberry

Raspberry

Blueberry

Elderberry

Hawthorn

American Beautyberry

Cranberry

Herbs and Spices:

Cinnamon

Pumpkin Spice

Anise

Cloves

Rosemary

Sage

Chamomile

Rose Hips

Drinks:

Apple Cider

Wine

Grape Juice

Bourbon

Pumpkin Spice Latte

Cranberry Juice

Beer

Pomegranate Juice

Apple Juice

Mead

Chai

Tea

Sangria

Misc.:

Bread

Nuts

Wheat

Dried Fruit

Cheese

Honey

Acorn

Seeds

Grains

Recipes-

Drinks:

Blueberry & Apple Cider-

https://wishfarms.com/recipe/hot-fall-harvest-blueberry-apple-cider/?pp=1

Side Items:

Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes-

https://www.eatthis.com/pumpkin-potato-mash-recipe/

Caramalized Sweet Potato and Kale Fried Rice-

https://iowagirleats.com/caramelized-sweet-potato-kale-fried-wild-rice/

Pumpkin Cornbread-

https://www.spoonforkbacon.com/pumpkin-cornbread/

Sweet Potato Pomegranate Salad-

https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/sweet-potato-pomegranate-salad/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes&utm_term=473602156_16644670_203092

Pomegranate Baked Brie-

https://www.thelifejolie.com/pomegranate-thyme-brie-appetizer/

Pomegranate Almond Cheese Ball-

https://www.howsweeteats.com/2013/12/pomegranate-jeweled-white-cheddar-toasted-almond-and-crispy-sage-cheeseball/

Entrees:

Balsamic and Pomegranate Chicken-

https://honestcooking.com/balsamic-pomegranate-chicken/

Roasted Vegan Mabon (Thanksgiving) Bowl-

https://www.ilovevegan.com/roasted-vegan-thanksgiving-bowl/

Rosemary and Orange Slow-Roasted Duck-

https://www.finecooking.com/recipe/rosemary-and-orange-slow-roasted-duck

Fall Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin with Honey Balsamic Roasted Vegetables-

https://www.goodlifeeats.com/fall-sheet-pan-pork-tenderloin-with-honey-balsamic-roasted-vegetables/

Roasted Butternut Squash (Three Ways)-

https://www.feastingathome.com/stuffed-butternut-three-ways/

Tuscan White Bean Soup-

https://www.feastingathome.com/ribollita-recipe/

Butternut Lasagna with Mushrooms and Sage-

https://www.feastingathome.com/butternut-lasagna-with-mushrooms-and-sage/

Mushroom Wellington with Rosemary and Pecans-

https://www.feastingathome.com/mushroom-wellington-rosemary-pecans/

Fall Shepherds Pie-

https://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/fall-shepherds-pie/05a1a0e6-acc8-40e1-8072-69e70b0ce846

Autumn Chicken Dinner-

https://www.cookingclassy.com/one-pan-autumn-chicken-dinner/

Chicken & Leek Soup-

https://www.ravenandcrone.com/catalog/a16/Mabon,-Fall-Equinox-Food-Recipes/article_info.html

Cream of Tomato Soup-

https://www.ravenandcrone.com/catalog/a16/Mabon,-Fall-Equinox-Food-Recipes/article_info.html

Acorn Squash and Apple Soup-

https://www.ravenandcrone.com/catalog/a16/Mabon,-Fall-Equinox-Food-Recipes/article_info.html

Stuffed Acorn Squash-

https://www.ravenandcrone.com/catalog/a16/Mabon,-Fall-Equinox-Food-Recipes/article_info.html

Harvest Ratatouille-

https://www.ravenandcrone.com/catalog/a16/Mabon,-Fall-Equinox-Food-Recipes/article_info.html

Roast Fillet of Beef-

https://www.ravenandcrone.com/catalog/a16/Mabon,-Fall-Equinox-Food-Recipes/article_info.html

Pumpkin Beef Stew-

https://www.honeyandbirch.com/pumpkin-beef-stew-recipe/

Roasted Stuffed Pumpkin-

http://tiphero.com/roasted-stuffed-pumpkin/?utm_content=bufferb6d43&utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Vegan Turkey-

https://www.vegankitchenmagick.com/the-best-vegan-gluten-free-turkey-or-chickn/

Beef Barley Vegetable Soup-

https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/soup/beef-soup/mabon-beef-barley-veggie-soup.html

Acorn Squash and Carrot Soup-

https://www.saltandlavender.com/acorn-squash-and-carrot-soup/

Pumpkin Chili-

https://www.willcookforsmiles.com/pumpkin-chili/

Spicy Pumpkin Soup-

https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/recipes/spicy-pumpkin-soup/

Tuscan Pumpkin Pasta Sauce-

https://detoxinista.com/vegan-tuscan-pumpkin-pasta-sauce/

Harvest Stew with Smoked Sausage-

https://thecozyapron.com/harvest-stew-with-smoked-sausage/

Pomegranate Glazed Salmon-

https://www.primaverakitchen.com/4-ingredient-pomegranate-glazed-salmon/

Roasted Pumpkin Caramelized Onion Walnut Pizza-

http://tohercore.com/roast-pumpkin-caramelized-onion-walnut-pizza/

Dessert:

Apple Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes-

https://omgchocolatedesserts.com/apple-cinnamon-roll-cupcakes/

Apple Spice Cake-

https://www.justsotasty.com/apple-spice-cake-cream-cheese-frosting/

Fig Bread Pudding-

http://userealbutter.com/2019/10/07/fig-bread-pudding-recipe/

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies-

https://www.ravenandcrone.com/catalog/a16/Mabon,-Fall-Equinox-Food-Recipes/article_info.html

Cinnamon Baked Peaches-

https://simplyshellie.com/cinnamon-baked-peaches-recipe

Vegan Pumpkin Pie-

https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/easy-vegan-pumpkin-pie/

Fresh Apple Pound Cake-

https://www.ravenandcrone.com/catalog/a16/Mabon,-Fall-Equinox-Food-Recipes/article_info.html

Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes With Cinnamon Pumpkin Cream Cheese Icing-

https://therecipecritic.com/chocolate-pumpkin-cupcakes-with-cinnamon-pumpkin-cream-cheese-frosting/

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies-

https://witchoflupinehollow.com/2017/09/09/pumpkin-chocolate-chip-cookies-recipe/

Pumpkin Chai Cake-

https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/chai-pumpkin-cake/

Carrot Honey Cake-

https://www.ravenandcrone.com/catalog/a16/Mabon,-Fall-Equinox-Food-Recipes/article_info.html

Pumpkin Apple Muffins-

https://www.ravenandcrone.com/catalog/a16/Mabon,-Fall-Equinox-Food-Recipes/article_info.html

[witchkitch]

Recipe Index

Savory Mind Body and Soul Immunity Soup (vgf) Positive Prosperity Rainbow Veggie Pizza (v) Healing Love Grilled Romaine & Vegan Parm Salad (vgfr) Vegan Smoked Salmon Two Ways (vgfr) Purifying Love Vegan Scallops with Spring Veg (vgf) Feel Better Soup (vgf) Spooky Skull Protection Pot Pie (v) The Werewolf Veggie Burger (v) Tortilla Bats and Salsa (vgf) Roasted Halloween Vegetables (vgf) The Vampire Veggie Burger (v) Healing Owl Grilled Cheese (v) Pomegranate Quinoa Stuffed Squash (vgf) Protected Prosperity Parsnip & Apple Soup (vgf) Spooky Magic Pumpkin Cauliflower Alfredo (vgf) Harvest Moon Spiral Vegetable Tart (vgf) Best Love Beet & Black Lentil Borscht (vgf) Raw Stuffed Mushrooms & Rosemary Garlic Cream (vgfr) Best Detox Quinoa Rolls (vgf) Autumn Butternut & Brussels Sprout Harvest (vgf) Gratitude Green Bean Casserole (v) Magic Stuffed Butternut Squash (vgf) Prosperity & Protection Pumpkin Mac & “Cheese” (vgf) Peace & Protection Spinach Avocado Dip (vgf) Cleansing Roasted Asparagus with Abundance Sauce (v) Melting Sweet Potatoes & Maple-Pecan Sauce (gf) Healing Herb Roasted Root Vegetables (vgf) Beet Wellington (v) Health & Strength Corn Chowder (vgf) Fresh Start Fig & Wild Mushroom Ravioli (v) Renewing Raw Beet Ravioli (vgfr) Protection Potpie (vgf) Grilled Peach Summer Salad (v) Super Blue Blood Moon Roasted Cauliflower (vgf) Fresh Start Marinated Baby Vegetables (vgf) Spring Veg Saute & Chickpea Chive Mash (vgf) Vegan Beltane Burgers (vgf) Abundant Love Asparagus Quiche (vgf) Zucchini Tomato Protection Bake (vgf)

Sweet Full Moon Glamour Vegan Whipped Cream (vgf) Protection & Grounding Chocolate Avocado Pudding (vgfr) Self Love Quick Caramel Sauce (vgf) Self Love Coconut Raspberry Ice Cream (vgf) Heart Healing - Mind Clearing Vegan Nutella (vgf) Blockage Breaking Vegan Caramel Sauce (vgf) Ethereal Love Easy Apricot Crisp (vgf) Quick Abundance Cinnamon Roll in a Mug (v) Aura Healing Detox Dark Chocolate Bites (vgfr) Energy Balance & Boost Banana Cinnamon Rolls (vgfr) Grounded Abundance Peanut Butter Mugcake (v) Powerfully Glamorous Princess Cake (vgfr) Super Easy Apricot Coconut Glamour Bites (vgfr) Protected Attraction 화전 (Pan-Fried Sweet Rice Cakes) (vgfr) Full Moon Lavender & Lemon Cheesecake (vgfr) Grounded Strength Chocolate & Earl Grey Torte (gf) Strawberries & Chamomile Whipped Cream (vgf) Perfect Love Black Tea Poached Plums (vgf) 4 Ingredient Prosperity Pumpkin Fudge (vgf) Easy Protection Cinnamon Apple Chips (vgf) Blood Pact Protection Raspberry Cups (vgf) Pumpkin Rice Cake (vgf) Strawberry Witch Finger Cookies (vgf) No Bake Pumpkin Pie Bites (vgf) Red Wine Poached Pears (vgf) Protection Pumpkin Snickers Bars (vgf) Ground Yourself Detox Cookies (vgf) Abundant Apple Pie Cookies (v) Chocolate Pumpkin Cups (vgf) Magic Black Forest Brownie Cheesecake Sundae (vgf) Magic Pumpkin and Ginger Jam (vgf) No Churn Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream (vgf) Frosted Protection Pumpkin Cookies (vgf) Vampire Bite Cupcakes (v) Grounding Black Sesame Macarons (gf) Lovely Buckwheat and Yogurt Apple Cake (vgf) Spirit Protection Pumpkin Pie Parfait (v) Spirit Healing Maple Pumpkin Fall Harvest Trail Mix (vgf) Abundant Love Mason Jar Lid Strawberry Pies Strawberry Self Love Truffles (vgf) Love Repair Raw Tiramisu (vgfr) Aura Protection Pumpkin Pie Caramel Cups (vgf) Perfect Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls (v) Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Patient Heart Dark Chocolate Raspberries (vgfr) Clear Thinking Gingerbread Cookies (vgf) Overcome Anything Cranberry Sauce (vgf) Yule Scones Chia Chai Overnight Oats (vgfr) Cleansing Confidence Caramelitas (vgf) Grounding Love Meringue Mushrooms (vgf) Vegan Bûche de Noël (v) Yule Log Cake (gf) Cranberry Bliss Bars (vgf) Blockage Break Almond Espresso Cookies (vgf) Gingerbread Abundance Bundt Cake (v) Purified Love Tropical Fruit Salad (vgfr) Abundant Love Pots de Crème (vgf) Fresh Start Ginger Fig Tart (vgf) Loving Pistachio & Rosewater Cake (vgf) Protected Beginning Cardamom Pear Cake (vgf) Good Fortune Fruit Tart (vgfr) Self Love Orange Chocolate Mousse (vgf) Chocolate Matcha Butter Cups (vgfr) Strawberry Elderflower Scone Cake (vgf) Rose & White Chocolate Shortbread (vgf) Jasmine Apricot Glamour Macarons (gf) Pastelitos de Guayaba (Guava Cheese Pastries) (vgf)

Bread and Butter Divine Growth Vegan Yeast-Free Flatbread (v) Amaranth Honey Bread Negativity Banishing Black Hamburger Buns (v) Pumpkin Dinner Rolls (v) Protecting and Purifying Vegan Butter (vgfr) Cinnamon Vanilla Sunflower Butter (vgf)

Salts and Condiments Citrus Salts (vgfr) Healing Herb Salts (vgfr) Banishment Beet Ketchup (vgf) All-in-One Magical Vegan Parmesan Cheese (vgfr)

Elixirs Witch’s Best Brew Caramel Macchiato (vgf) Simply Magic Sparking Apple Pie Sangria (vgf) Pumpkin Spice Protection Bedtime Brew (vgf) Mermaid Lemonade (vgfr) Protection Pumpkin Spice Old Fashioned Soda (vgf) Prosperity Pumpkin Pie Brew (vgf) Glamour Irish Cream (vgf) Vegan Glamour Eggnog (vgf) Winter Solstice Brew (vgf) Sweet & Calm Lavender Almond Milk (vgf) Homemade Limoncello (vgf) Non-Alcoholic Limoncello (vgf) Spring Prosperity Tarragon Soda (vgf) Protect & Purify Pink Lemonade (vgf)

Reference Lists Edible Flowers Magical Properties of Nuts

Imbolc // Ostara // Beltane // Midsummer Lughnasadh // Mabon // Samhain // Yule

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wip- updated 5/28/18 (all recipes are listed. menu type organization and FAQ coming soon)

[kikiscauldron]

Samhain Menu Masterpost 

The Samhain flavors are warm, inviting, and comforting. They incorporate in the vegetables of the season, such as kale, leeks, potatoes, squashes, and our favorite pumpkin. Sweets include apples, cranberries, and pomegranate. Spices include sage, rosemary, garlic, cinnamon, and nutmeg. If you eat meat this is a great holiday for roasting and slow cooking pork or chicken. Since Samhain celebrates ancestry, consider cooking a recipe from an old family cookbook. Here are some wonderful recipes that would fit into the Samhain menu perfectly!

Main Courses:

Main courses at Samhain are warm and comforting: think of roasted meats, slow cooked meals, and oven baked foods seasoned with rosemary, garlic, and sage. 

Butternut Lasagna with Mushrooms and Sage

Cranberry Crock Pot Pork Loin

Easy Shepherd’s Pie

Make Ahead Vegan Samosa Shepherd’s Pie

Polenta with Wild Mushrooms, Garlic and Sage

Pork Chops with Apples and Garlic Smashed Potatoes

Rosemary Garlic Chicken Quarters

Sausage Cauliflower Spaghetti

Shepherd’s Pie (Alton Brown’s recipe)

Skillet Roast Chicken with Fennel, Parsnips, and Scallions

Skillet Rosemary Chicken

Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Spaghetti Squash Meatball Casserole

Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie

Soups, stews, and chills: 

Soups and stews are also warm and comforting, incorporating seasonal root vegetables and slowly cooked meats.

Brie and Cheddar and Apple Beer Soup with Cinnamon Pecan Oat Crumble

Cheeseburger Soup

Colcannon Soup

Cozy Cabbage and Farro Soup

Creamy White Chili

Grandma’s Crock Pot Beef Stew

Harvest Soup for Samhain

Hunter’s Stew

Irish Beef Stew

Scotch Potato Soup

Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup

Roasted Garlic and Parsnip Soup with Sage and Lemon Butter

Salads

Fall salads also contain more root vegetables and kale, apples, nuts, and seeds.

Arugula, Apple, and Parsnip Salad with Buttermilk Dressing

Autumn Kale, Apple and Quinoa Salad

Fall Salad with Beluga Lentils, Grapes and Roasted Pumpkin

Farro, Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad

Favorite Fall Orzo Salad

Pear Salad with Pomegranates and Cranberries

Quinoa Salad with Roasted Squash, Dried Cranberries, and Pecans

Radicchio Salad with Caramelized Carrots and Onions

Shaved Carrot and Radish with Herbs and Pumpkin Seeds

Breads

Traditional Irish breads and pumpkin breads are a perfect addition to the Samhain menu. 

Barmbrack

Holiday Stuffed Pumpkin

Irish Soda Bread

Irish Soda Bread with Raisins

Pumpkin Bread with Salted Maple Butter

Samhain Pumpkin Bread

Sides

Rich, filling, and warm sides made from cool weather vegetables like kale and Brussel sprouts, fall squashes, potato, nuts, and seeds fit in well for Samhain. 

Baked Parsnip Fries with Rosemary

Boxty Pancakes

Brussel Sprouts, Apple, and Pomegranate Salad

Colcannon

Crusty Baked Cauliflower and Farro

Kale, Cranberry, and Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash

Perfect Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacons, Pecan, and Maple Syrup

Roasted Cauliflower with Pumpkin Seeds, Brown Butter, and Lime

Root Vegetable Gratin

Sautéed Kale

Stuffed Butternut Squash with Tempeh

Turnip and Kale Gratin

Desserts

Samhain desserts are sweet, aromatic, and use autumn classics like apples, cranberries, and pumpkins. Caramel and pecan are key players at Samhain as well.

Apple Caramel Cheesecake Bars

Apple Crisp Blondies

Apple Pie by Grandma Ople

Apple Pie Cookies (Vegan)

Autumn Spice Cake

Baked Apple Cider Donuts

Brown Butter Caramel Rice Krispies Treats

Caramel Apple Golden Oreo Icebox Cake

Chunky Apple Cake

Cinnamon Apple Cheesecake

Crabapple and Rosemary Tarts

Fig, Plum and Rosemary Galette

Halloween Bark

Maple Pecan Praline Crepe Cake

Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin and Walnut Squares

Rosemary Remembrance Cake

Samhain Ritual Cakes

Salted Rosemary Pecan Brittle

Soul Cakes for Samhain

Soul Cakes (Gather Victoria)

Spiced Fairy Cakes

White Chocolate Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

Beverages

Top of your meal with a warm and fuzzy beverage! Mulled ciders, cinnamon and nutmeg spices, and fall fruit flavors are all comforting drinks for Samhain.

Apple Cider Floats

Festive Sparkling Cider

Harry Potter Pumpkin Juice

Homemade Starbucks Caramel Apple Cider

Minty Kale Limeade Mocktail

Mulled Apple Cider

Pumpkin Pie in a Mug

Pumpkin Spice White Hot Chocolate

Refreshing Pomegranate Spritzer for Fall

Salted Caramel Pumpkin Latte

S’mores Latte

[stevishabitat]

Ways to Celebrate Winter Solstice with Kids

Celebrating Winter Solstice with your Children Winter Solstice has captivated people for millennia and celebrations have spanned ages and religions. Here is a fun list of ideas and traditions for celebrating the Winter Solstice with your children. #4   Decorate an outside tree with edible treats for wild animals.

Celebrate the Winter Solstice by giving back to nature. One fun tradition is to decorate a tree outside with edible treats for wild animal. Here are some ideas:

Homemade popcorn and fresh cranberries garland.

Sliced oranges, apples, pears, carrots or parsnips hung on strings.

Cookie cutter bird seed feeders.

Orange birdseed ornaments.

Pinecone bird feeder with peanut butter or lard (fat). Read more at: BackwoodsMama.com

[pure-vanilla-lilies]

Parsnips dad and mom

Yeah Parsnip is named after her dad

[prophetbirds]

Breakfast Steel Cut Oatmeal with Maple Syrup, Dried Fruit and Brown Sugar 4. / 5.50 Savory Bread Pudding 2.50 ea Seasonal Fruit Salad 3.50 ea Homestyle Potatoes with Caramelized Onions & Peppers 3.50 / 5. Seasonal Roasted Vegetable Quiche 5. ea Honey Vanilla Yogurt Parfait 5. ea Scrambled Eggs Sandwich with Bacon, Cheddar & Sriracha Aioli 6. ea Scrambled Eggs Sandwich with Salted Tomato, Pesto & Cheddar 6. ea Assorted Homemade Muffins 2.50 ea Croissant 2.50 ea Chocolate Croissants 2.50 ea Coffee Cake with Streusel Topping 2.50 ea Hot Meals Four Cheese Mac & Cheese with a Pimenton-Herb Crust 5. / 9. Shepherds Pie with Horseradish Mashed Potato 6. / 11. Braised Pork Shoulder 6. / 12. Cider Glazed Meatloaf 6. per slice Red Curry Chicken Stew with Shiitakes and Thai Basil 6. / 11. Red Curry Vegetable Stew with Shiitakes and Thai Basil 6. / 11. Turmeric Roasted Bobo Farms Half Chicken 12. each Chicken Pot Pie with White Wine Sauce 6. / 11. Market Selections Fall Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate and Pancetta 5. / 9. Roasted Pumpkin with Goat Cheese, Kale and Pepitas 5. / 9. Rigatoni with Ricotta and Caramelized Onions 5. / 9. Wild Rice with Cherries and Pistachios 7. / 13. Arugula Salad with Apples, Walnuts and Maple Vinaigrette 5. / 9. Signature Radish Salad with Mangos, Poblanos and Black Sesame 5. / 9. Homemade Spiced Apple Sauce 4. / 6. Ventresca Tuna Salad with Raddichio 6.50 / 12. Acorn Squash and Pear Panzanella 5. / 9. Organic Chicken Tenders with Whole Grain Mustard Sauce 5.50 / 9. Market Salad Greens - Daily Special 8. ea Winter Broccoli Salad with Pancetta, Golden Raisins and Parmesan Aioli 5. / 9. Wilted Winter Greens with Sweet Potatoes 5. / 9. Red Cabbage Slaw with Walnuts and Poached Cranberries 5. / 9. Kale and Clementine with Parmesan and Hazelnuts 6. / 11. Bibb and Winter Citrus Salad 8. ea Signature Radish Salad with Mangos, Poblanos and Black Sesame 5. / 9. Ventresca Tuna Salad with Raddichio 6.50 / 12. Organic Chicken Tenders with Whole Grain Mustard Sauce 5.50 / 9. Roasted Parsnips with Crushed Pistachio 4. / 7. Spring Toasted Orzo Salad with Sugar Snap Peas, Feta and Mint 5. / 9. Roasted Beets with their Tops in a Cayenne Buttermilk Dressing 5. / 9. Shaved Asparagus with Lemon and Manchego 4. / 7. Quinoa with Dried Cherries and Basil 5. / 9. Spring Carrots with Sheep’s Milk Feta and Sumac 4. / 7. Herb Salad with Poblano, Red Onion and Feta 8. ea Signature Radish Salad with Mangos, Poblanos and Black Sesame 5. / 9. Ventresca Tuna Salad with Raddichio 6.50 / 12. Organic Chicken Tenders with Whole Grain Mustard Sauce 5.50 / 9. Summer Sweet Corn Succotash with Chipotle Butter 5. / 9. Heirloom Tomato Salad with Red Onion 7. / 14. Zucchini Pappardelle with Chanterelles 6. / 11. Red Skinned Potato Salad 5. / 9. Stonefruit Salad with Red Onion 6. / 11. Signature Radish Salad with Mangos, Poblanos and Black Sesame 5. / 9. Ventresca Tuna Salad with Raddichio 6.50 / 12. Organic Chicken Tenders with Whole Grain Mustard Sauce 5.50 / 9. Sandwiches Chicken Tender with Fresh Horseradish and Argula 8. ea Hard Boiled Egg with Basil, Carrot and Sriracha Dressing 6. ea Tuna Salad Rolls with Lemon and Capers 4. ea Roasted Vegetable with Homemade Pesto 6.50 ea Meatloaf Sandwich with Roasted Onion Aioli 9. ea Seasonal Special Sandwich 8. ea Soup Fall / Winter Brooklyn Clam Chowder 6. / 12. Roasted Tomato and Fennel 4. / 7. Rotating Market Special Soup 4. / 7. Spring / Summer Curried Spring Pea with Wild Mushrooms 5. / 9. Spiced Gazpacho 4. / 7. Chilled Melon Soup with Crispy Pancetta 5. / 9. Desserts Chocolate Chip Cookie 2. ea Double Dark Chocolate Cookie with Cherries and Sea Salt 2. ea Peanut Butter Granola Cookie 2. ea Fall / Winter: Gingerbread Trifle with Spiced Pears and Cardamom Cream 5. / 9. Spring / Summer: Lemon Curd Trifle with Lavender Poached Blueberries 5. / 9. Homemade Beverages We proudly serve homemade sodas There are constantly new flavors available so please call to see what is on tap today! Homemade Ginger Ale 3. ea Seasonal Sodas: Concord Grape, Peach Rosemary, Blueberry Cream, Lemongrass Mint 4. ea Brooklyn Egg Cream 3. ea During Harvest: Hot Mulled Apple Cider 3. / 3.50 Winter: Stone Ground Hot Chocolate 4. / 4.50 Spring / Summer: Lavender Lemonade 4. ea Beverages Single Origin Irving Farm Coffee 2. / 2.75 Single Origin Irving Farm Iced Coffee 2.50 ea Harney & Sons Assorted Hot Teas 1.50 ea Saratoga Springs Bottles Water 2.50 ea Assorted Juices 2.50 ea Assorted Iced Teas 2.50 ea

[theivynymph]

My vegan grocery list

So I buy more food to cook / prepare than do I eat out. I try to stick to a plant based diet although there are times I eat ice cream, cookies, and yogurt which can be diary free so that’s not too bad. I do NOT eat eggs, meat or fish. When I am not feeling up to cooking I do buy ready made soups and such, but am trying to get away from that. 

Coconut oil

Garlic

Green Onions

Organic pasta

Organic Brazil nuts, Almonds - both raw 

Organic fruits - apples, pears, lemons, blueberries

Organic sweet potato

Breakfast cereal - something yummy but organic and non GMO

Organic beans - black beans, green snap beans, black eyed peas, chickpeas

Spices and herbs I often cook with - cumin, fresh dill, fresh parsley, sea salt

Vans gluten free blueberry waffles ( I am not wheat free but these taste amazing)

Veggie broth stock

Seaweed flakes ( good on salads and in soups ) 

A bar of organic dark chocolate

Avocados! 

Loaf of bread ( for veggie sandwiches, toast and jam, avocado toast, etc ) I go for a Multi Grain or Rye

Wild rice, brown rice, rice noodles

Organic black tea, such as Earl Grey 

Organic veggies I will use that week for salads, roasted veggies, stir fry - squash, peas, turnips, parsnips ,carrots, sprouts, kale, romaine, cabbage, etc.

Coconut milk

Butter - vegan and organic 

Jam - I go for strawberry or peach 

Snacks - tortilla chips ( yummy with black beans ) , popcorn ( awesome with dill on it ) , pumpkin seeds, apple chips.

[snackhappycatering]

THANKSGIVING RECIPE ROUNDUP It’s the best holiday of the year if you ask me and here is a list of all my favs separated by category! Happy Planning

TURKEY I’ve included three methods for turkey here but my fool proof method is the first recipe from Alton Brown. Crispy skin, perfectly cooked meat and in a fraction of the time! I’ve never tried spatchcocking a turkey but it’s my favorite way to roast chicken so I wanted to include it. For the adventurous spirit the smoked turkey is absolutely delicious but note that it takes time. I didn’t have a smoker when I tried this recipe a couple years back but Russ includes directions for turning any grill into a smoker which is pretty handy. Alton Brown Roast Turkey http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/good-eats-roast-turkey-recipe-1950271 Spatchcocked Turkey http://nomnompaleo.com/post/66597843666/butterflied-big-bird-spatchcocked-Turkey Smoked Turkey https://thedomesticman.com/2013/10/01/perfect-smoked-turkey/

GRAVY A pretty crucial condiment at the Thanksgiving table and one that people often fret over. All three of these recipes are great. The Bon Appetit recipe doesn’t include the turkey drippings but does include a couple extra steps to boost the flavor and in my opinion totally worth it especially if you want to make this ahead instead of right before serving. Easily adapted to gluten free by swapping out all purpose flour for gluten free flour. King Arthur and Cup 4 Cup make great gluten free flour blends. Umamai Gravy http://nomnompaleo.com/post/102452287023/nomtastic-paleo-thanksgiving-umami-gravy-video Turkey Gravy https://thedomesticman.com/2011/12/01/turkey-gravy/ Make Ahead Gravy https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/make-ahead-gravy

POTATOES / SWEET POTATOES/ CAULIFLOWER MASH I know that most people are obsessed with mash potatoes and wouldn’t want to mess with them much and for that reason I love the Bon Appetit recipe which includes simmering the milk with some herbs to add a very subtle flavor to a very traditional dish. If you are looking for a less starchy option mashed cauliflower will be perfect. I’m not a huge fan of marshmallow toped sweet potatoes and have opted for Jessica Murnane’s Chipotle Sweet Potato dish the past couple of years with no complaints. If gratin is more your jam then I’ve included a couple of those as well! Buttery Mashed Potatoes https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/extra-buttery-mashed-potatoes Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes http://www.jessicamurnane.com/recipes/chipotle-mashed-potatoes/ Mashed Cauliflower https://downshiftology.com/recipes/mashed-cauliflower/ Two Potato Gratin with Goat Cheese http://domesticate-me.com/two-potato-gratin-with-herbs-and-goat-cheese/ Cauliflower Gratin with Garlic & Sage https://www.feastingathome.com/cauliflower-gratin-with-garlic-and-sage/ Roasted Garlic Autumn Root Vegtable Mash http://nomnompaleo.com/post/102612649453/nomtastic-paleo-thanksgiving-roasted-garlic

GREEN BEANS Again, if tradition is your thing you might be appalled by my many choices outside of a casserole or if you are looking to make a healthier version then Pamela Salzman’s Green Bean Casserole is a total winner! The Dijon Maple Green Beans are a personal favorite if your curious. Dijon Maple Green Beans https://carlsbadcravings.com/dijon-maple-green-beans-with-caramelized-pecans-bacon-and-feta/ Healthy Green Bean Casserole https://pamelasalzman.com/healthy-green-bean-casserole-recipe/ Magic Green Beans http://www.loveandbellinis.com/2016/02/girl-the-goat-magic-green-beans.html Green Beans Gremolata https://barefootcontessa.com/recipes/green-beans-gremolata Miso Dijon Green Beans with Mushrooms http://iamafoodblog.com/miso-dijon-green-bean-mushroom-salad/ Prosciutto Wrapped Balsamic Green Beans https://www.wickedspatula.com/crispy-prosciutto-wrapped-balsamic-green-beans/

BRUSSELS Brussels Sprouts have got to be my favorite Thanksgiving side and usually the first to go at our family table. Its honestly a tie between the two Michael Symon recipes for my favorite but I had to include a couple more because Brussels! Brussels with Capers Walnuts & Anchovies http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/roasted-brussels-sprouts-with-capers-walnuts-and-anchovies Brussels with Bacon Mustard & Walnuts http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/michael-symon/roasted-brussels-sprouts-with-a-bacon-mustard-and-walnut-vinaigrette-2109595 Balsamic Brussels http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/balsamic-roasted-brussels-sprouts-recipe-1996813 Brussels Sprouts Salad with Apples and Walnuts https://diethood.com/brussels-sprouts-salad-apples-candied-walnuts/

CARROTS / PARSNIPS Maybe the least popular but hey lets mix it up and you might be surprised at how good carrots and parsnips can be! If you love gruyere cheese as much as I do the Feasting At Home Parsnip Gratin is so so so so so good! Parsnip Gratin https://www.feastingathome.com/parsnip-gratin-with-gruyere-and-thyme/ Honey Mustard Rosemary Glazed Carrots http://thehealthyfoodie.com/honey-mustard-rosemary-glazed-carrots/ Roasted Carrots with Red Onions & Fennel & Mint https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/roasted-carrots-and-red-onions-with-fennel-and-mint Creamy Baked Parsnips http://gourmandeinthekitchen.com/creamy-baked-parsnips-with-thyme/ Maple Roasted Paranips & Carrots http://www.waitrose.com/content/waitrose/en/home/recipes/recipe_directory/m/maple-roast-parsnipsandcarrots.html?utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=EasterRoasts

SQUASH It is fall so squashes are a perfect addition to the feast. The Pamela Salzman Delicata Squash with Pomegranate Pistachio Relish is my go to! I’ve brought this dish to so many Friendsgivings and its always devoured. Roasted Pumpkin with Chili Yogurt Sauce http://drizzleanddip.com/2015/01/08/roasted-pumpkin-with-chilli-yoghurt-and-coriander-sauce/ Cinnamon Peacan Roasted Butternut http://damndelicious.net/2015/10/07/cinnamon-pecan-roasted-butternut-squash/ Roasted Acorn Squash https://pamelasalzman.com/roasted-acorn-squash-roasted-grapes-frico-pine-nut-dressing-recipe/ Delicata Squash with Pomegranate Pistachio Relsih https://pamelasalzman.com/roasted-delicata-squash-with-pomegranate-

STUFFING/DRESSING Ok so really we are all here for the stuffing…am I right? Its comfort food to the max and is over the top amazing fried up into stuffing cakes the following day. Trust me on that. I’ve made a number of these and have enjoyed them all. The cornbread stuffing can be easily made gluten free with a good gluten free cornbread mix. Cornbread Sausage & Fennel https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/cornbread-dressing-with-sausage-and-fennel Sourdough Sausage Apple https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/sourdough-stuffing-with-sausage-apples-and-golden-raisins Wild Mushroom Fennel Stuffing https://www.feastingathome.com/wild-mushroom-fennel-stuffing/ Butternut Squash Wild Mushroom https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/butternut-squash-and-wild-mushroom-stuffing/ Grain Free Stuffing https://againstallgrain.com/2011/11/21/grain-free-thanksgiving-stuffing/ Autumn Rice Stuffing https://heatherchristo.com/2015/11/17/autumn-harvest-rice-stuffing/

CRANBERRIES It’s not Thanksgiving for me without them. I actually grew up loving the canned version but in recent years started making it which takes very little effort and can be made a couple of days ahead. The Nom Nom Paleo Cran Cherry is super good! Cran Cherry Sauce http://nomnompaleo.com/post/66981815680/paleo-cran-cherry-sauce Paleo Cranberry Sauce http://fedandfit.com/easy-homemade-paleo-cranberry-sauce/ Orange Cranberry Relish https://www.plaidandpaleo.com/2016/11/raw-orange-cranberry-relish.html

SALADS Ok I know this category doesn’t always make it to the table but I really enjoy these and they can also take the place of an additional side. Delicata Squash Apple Salad https://pamelasalzman.com/roasted-delicata-squash-apple-salad-recipe/ Butternut Squash Pomegranate Salad https://pamelasalzman.com/butternut-squash-salad-with-pomegranates-and-toasted-pumpkin-seeds/ Fall Salad https://pamelasalzman.com/fall-salad-fig-balsamic-vinaigrette-quinoa-brittle-recipe/ Shaved Brussels Sprouts https://www.acouplecooks.com/shaved-brussels-sprout-sweet-potato-salad/

DESSERT Everyone has their go to favorites for Thanksgiving desserts and I’m a pie girl all day long. I personally don’t need six choices of dessert because I’d rather go back for seconds and thirds of the meal than save room for sweets but I wanted to include a good variety of healthier options. Paleo Pumpkin Pie Cookie Crisp http://paleomg.com/pumpkin-pie-cookie-crisp/ Paleo Pie Crust http://zenbelly.com/2017/10/23/pie-crust/ Nut Free Paleo Pie Crust http://www.paleomazing.com/paleo-recipes/nut-free-flaky-pie-crust/ Pumpkin Spice Coconut Macaroons https://downshiftology.com/recipes/pumpkin-spice-coconut-macaroons/ Grain Free Apple Spice Coffee Cake https://againstallgrain.com/2014/11/20/pumpkin-pudding-egg-free-dairy-free/ Paleo Pumpkin Cheesecake http://paleomg.com/thanksgiving-pumpkin-cheesecake/ Apple Cider Cream Pie http://www.lottieanddoof.com/2011/10/apple-cider-cream-pie/ Paleo Pecan Pie Bars https://www.foodfaithfitness.com/paleo-pecan-pie-bars/

APPETIZERS If you ask me a huge cheese board and some wine is the best app before the meal but here are a couple more options for you since I know not everyone eats cheese like a food group. Brussels Sprout Prosciutto Bites https://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/roasted-brussels-sprouts-and-prosciutto-bites/85c02444-4032-416c-9232-4d52452b90c6 Prosciutto Pear Arugula Rolls http://www.thedefineddish.com/proscuitto-pear-arugula-rolls/ Shrimp Cocktail http://www.thedefineddish.com/whole30-cocktail-sauce/ Sweet Potato Tahini Crostini https://www.loveandlemons.com/sweet-potato-tahini-crostini/? utm_source=feedly&crlt.pid=camp.kH1vW7LRA3Qc Crudités Platter http://whatsgabycooking.com/assemble-crudite-platter/ Sweet Potato Rounds with Herbed Ricotta & Walnuts https://www.theroastedroot.net/sweet-potato-rounds-with-herbed-ricotta-and-walnuts/

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Stardew Valley Sebastian

Sebastian is a NPC and one of the marriage hopefuls who live in Stardew Valley. 

He lives in the master's shop with his mother Robin, his stepsister Maru, and his stepfather Demetrius. He tends to feel like the "unfavorite" as a result of how essentially his sister is respected both by his kin and assorted villagers. His living strategy in the storm cellar appears to additionally detach him dismissing the way that it would show up he settles on due there by decision. He's not a to an incredible degree social individual, and necessities time alone, something others don't generally get it.

He isn't miserable, regardless he is amazing mates with both Sam and Abigail, who he hangs out with at the Stardrop Saloon on Fridays. He sometimes plays pool against Sam and he regularly wins. He additionally plays the solace in a band with Sam, and as time goes on impacts him to enable Abigail to be their drummer.

He has to some degree a "gothic" state of mind, slanting toward fogginess to the light and having a vitality for things by a wide margin most consider unsavory. He's to some degree philosophical and reliably considers destruction, the motivation driving life, and so forth. Regardless of the way that he and Sam are both to some degree rebellious, he's to some degree all the more close-lipped regarding it.

He has an energy for sci-fi and dream and qualities examining books in those game plans and programming PC entertainments and tabletop envisioning redirections.

Sebastian fills in as a free originator, and passes on disappointment at his activity not being seen as basic by others. He feels discontent in the valley and requirements to leave for the city sooner or later in the not so distant future.

Family

Love

"I really adore this. In what manner may you know?"

Set Tear, Obsidian, Prismatic Shard, Rabbit's Foot, Sashimi, Void Egg, Pumpkin Soup

Like

"Much esteemed, I like this."

Amaranth, Amethyst, Apple, Apricot, Autumn's Bounty, Bean Hotpot, Blackberry Cobbler, Blueberry Tart, Bok Choy, Cauliflower, Cherry, Cheese Cauliflower, Chocolate Cake, Chowder, Coffee, Coleslaw, Cookie, Corn, Cranberry Sauce, Diamond, Dish O' The Sea, Earth Crystal, Eggplant, Emerald, Fiddlehead Risotto, Fire Quartz, Garlic, Green Bean, Hashbrowns, Ice Cream, Jade, Kale, Maki Roll, Maple Bar, Maple Syrup, Miner's Treat, Parsnip, Parsnip Soup, Pepper Poppers, Pink Cake, Pizza, Plum Pudding, Pomegranate, Poppyseed Muffin, Potato, Pumpkin, Quartz, Radish, Radish Salad, Red Plate, Rice Pudding, Roots Platter, Ruby, Salad, Spaghetti, Stir Fry, Tomato, Topaz, Trout Soup

Unprejudiced

"...thanks."

Fish, All Milk, Aquamarine, Blackberry, Blueberry, Bread, Bullhead, Cactus Fruit, Clam, Cockle, Coconut, Coral, Crab, Cranberry, Crayfish, Crystal Fruit, Fried Egg, Grape, Halibut, Herring, Hops, Hot Pepper, Mussel, Nautilus Shell, Oyster, Pancakes, Periwinkle, Rainbow Shell, Sardine, Shad, Shrimp, Spice Berry, Starfruit, Strawberry, Sunfish, Wheat

Extreme aversion

"...?"

Alamite, Blue Jazz, Bomb, Cave Carrot, Chanterelle, Cherry Bomb, Common Mushroom, Copper Bar, Crocus, Daffodil, Dandelion, Fairy Rose, Fiber, Field Snack, Fire Opal, Frozen Geode, Geminite, Gold Bar, Hardwood, Hazelnut, Holly, Iridium Ore, Jamborite, Leek, Lumber, Malachite, Maple Seed, Melon, Nekoite, Neptunite, Opal, Purple Mushroom, Red Mushroom, Refined Quartz, Salmonberry, Slate, Snow Yam, Solar Essence, Spring Onion, Sunflower, Sweet Pea, Thunder Egg, Tigerseye, Tulip, Void Essence, Wild Horseradish, Wild Plum, Winter Root, Battery Pack

Severely dislike

"...I severely dislike this."

All Eggs (next to Void Egg), All Mayonnaise, Bat Wing, Beer, Bug Meat, Carp, Cheese, Chub, Clay, Cloth, Complete Breakfast, Copper Ore, Dwarvish Helm, Farmer's Lunch, Garbage, Glass Shards, Golden Pumpkin, Green Algae, Iron Ore, Jade Hills, Jelly, Joja Cola, Juice(Tomato), Omelet, Pale Ale, Pickled(Corn, Green Bean, Parsnip, Tomato), Poppy, Sap, Sea Urchin, Seaweed, Skeletal Hand, Slime, Snail, Stone, Strange Bun, Sugar, Torch, White Algae, Wild Honey, Windows, Wine

Well ordered Routine

| - Spring - |

Sunday

Time Place

03:00PM Leaves room and goes to kitchen

06:30PM Goes to smoke at the lake close to his home by the fence.

10:00PM Goes home.

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

Time Place

03:10 PM Leaves room and goes to kitchen

06:30PM Goes to smoke at the lake close to his home by the fence.

10:00PM Goes home.

Thursday

Time Place

10:00AM Wakes up and playing PC.

03:00PM Leaves room and goes to kitchen.

06:00PM Goes to lake close house to smoke.

10:00PM Goes home.

Friday

Time Place

03:10PM Leaves the house to hang out at the pool table in the cantina.

05:00PM

Plays pool with Sam.

09:00PM

Strolls home.

11:00PM Arrives home.

Saturday

Time Place

09:00AM Leaves to go to Sam's home.

12:00PM Goes to Sam's room.

01:00PM Is in Sam's room.

06:00PM Leaves Sam's home and goes to the stream with Sam.

06:30PM Smokes at the stream in the northern woods with Sam.

07:30PM Leaves backcountry.

10:00PM Arrives home.

Blustery Days

Time Place

03:10PM Leaves the house to hang out at the pool table in the cantina.

05:00PM Arrives at bar.

08:00PM Arrives at his room.

11:00PM Arrives at home.

| - Summer - |

Sunday

Time Place

09:00AM Is in room.

03:10PM Leaves room and goes to kitchen.

03:50PM Leaves kitchen and goes to room.

06:30PM Leaves room and goes outside

10:10PM Arrives home.

Monday

Time Place

05:30PM Leaves room and goes to kitchen.

06:30PM Goes to the lake close to his home by the fence.

10:10PM Arrives home.

Tuesday

Time Place

03:10PM Leaves room and goes to kitchen.

06:30PM Goes to the lake close to his home by the fence.

10:10PM

Arrives home.

Wednesday

Time Place

03:10PM Leaves room and goes to kitchen.

06:30PM Goes to the lake close to his home by the fence.

10:10PM Arrives home.

Thursday

Time Place

03:10PM Arrives Train Station

06:30PM Right Tunnel at Train Station

08:10PM Left Tunnel at Train Station

10:00PM Leaves Train Station

10:20PM Enters his home

Friday

Time Place

03:30PM Exits House

04:50PM Arrives at the bar

09:30PM Exits the bar

11:10PM Arrives home

Saturday

Time Place

09:10AM Leaves House and goes to Sam.

11:30AM Meet Sam at the course close to Sam's home.

12:30PM Goes to Sam's room.

12:50PM Arrives at Sam's room. (band hone?)

06:00PM Leaves Sam's home and goes to the stream with Sam.

06:30PM Goes to the stream in the northern woods with sam

07:30PM Goes home.

10:00PM Arrives home.

Stormy Days

Time Place

09:00AM Is in room

10:40AM Leaves house and goes to shoreline dock

01:40PM Arrives at shoreline dock

05:00PM Leaves shoreline dock for home

07:40PM Arrives home

07:50PM Goes into room. Does not leave for rest of the night

| - Fall - |

| - Winter - |

 Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Time Place

9:30 PM Leaves Stardrop Saloon

Saturday

[morethanafoodie]

Hello, Chicago!

In March, we visited Chicago for a work trip. I love Chicago. So many great things to do and wonderful places to eat.

We love a good cocktail and great ambiance. I found this place in River North across from The Merchandise Mart and literally in the same building as Doughnut Valut!

The picture above was from our table at GILT Bar. If you are looking for a great speakeasy type ambiance for some great cocktails and food. Try it out. We sat in the comfy and cozy bar area. Enjoying two rounds of hand crafted cocktails with very attentive service. We tried the bone marrow and the most amazing carrot cake I have ever eaten in my life. I can usually take it or leave it, but this one I wanted to eat the whole damn piece. It rocked my world. Great place to chill after work or before an event. There was also a full dining room if you want to make a reservation for dinner.

GILT Bar – 230 West Kinzie Street, Chicago, IL

I was working most of the time on this trip so my husband was the researcher. He found some rave reviews about a place that just opened on Ashland Avenue. It was called, Temporis. We decided to dine here on our own dime on March 16, 2017.

Arriving, we knew this place was going to be different, intimate.

You really had to look carefully to find it. The restaurant really was new to the block and you might miss it.

Minimalist. Stylish. Seating only 20. Soft lighting, simplistic wooden tables. An efficient use of space.

We were greeted right away and our coats were taken by our host and server. There was a table of 3 near the front of the restaurant, we were sat towards the back, but there didn’t seem to be a bad seat in the restaurant.

I was aware they had just opened in January. At first, I was a little skeptical if it was going to work out for them, but after the service and food. This place is just waiting to explode.

We were served sparkling water and a cocktail menu.

I believe at the time there were only 3-4 people working. I felt that the server played many roles, including our bartender.

Inspecting the table, I knew there was something mechanical about it, but I couldn’t figure it out completely. The next thing I knew, the server had a wooden covered magnet, removing the center piece of the table. He inserted a garden of microgreens grown in-house especially for us by the chef’s. How nice! The microgreens were later used in a rabbit dish.

All of the dishes were an experience. Here were some of the standouts;

Sunflower in Five Forms – At first, I wasn’t expecting much from this, but the flavors were perfect and balanced. The various preparations of sunflower including the sunchoke and seeds let me completely satisfied.

Rabbit – The rack of rabbit with tandoori spice, cranberry beans, and micro greens. Every bite was so flavorful and fresh. Magnificent and meticulous preparations.

Micro Greens Grown for Us. Ha. Inserted into the table.

King Crab – Trout Roe, Parsnip

Hamachi – Yuzu, Hazelnut, Sugar Cookie Crumble

Chad

Hamachi

Sunflower in Five Forms

Sunflower in Five Forms – Sunchoke, Endive, Salsify, Seeds, Chamomile

Wild Mushroom Consomme – Black Trumpet, Micro Scallion

Socca Chip – Rabbitt Rillette, Pear

Rabbit – Tandori Spice, Carrot, Various Greens

Venison Shank – Chocolate Milk Stout, Granola, Pomegranate

Blood Orange – Opal Basil, Ginger – Champagne – Husband

Rooibos – Kumquat, Lavender Honey

Aged Cheddar – Smoke, Iberico Gougere, Quince

Foie Gras – Passion Fruit & Sauternes, Black Sesame, Cannele

Foie Gras – Passion Fruit & Sauternes, Black Sesame, Cannele

Me!

Temporis was a great find. I am sure there are only good things to come for this restaurant. Go now!

TEMPORIS – 933 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL

A trip to Chicago is not complete unless you visit the Art Institute of Chicago. A must see. Lucky for us Whistler’s Mother was on display at this time. Amazing.

Then there is the Ryerson Art Library at the Art Institute. Hmm, Do I have ties to Martin A. Ryerson? I doubt it, but Grams did say there were Ryerson relatives in Chicago. He was the richest man in Chicago at one point, died with no heirs in the 1930’s. I think that is interesting. The research continues…

Art Institute of Chicago – 111 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL

If you need anymore Chicago tips, just let me know.

A week in #Chicago a visit to #TEMPORIS #eatchicago #morethanafoodie #whistlersmother Hello, Chicago! In March, we visited Chicago for a work trip. I love Chicago. So many great things to do and wonderful places to eat.