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My perfect mashed potatoes

The secret is in the water; literally, it’s IN the water.

See, when you boil potatoes, a lot of special starches and sugars and stuff leeches out into the water. When you drain the water before mashing them, you throw away a lot of good stuff, which is a big part of what makes mashed potatoes “dry” and bland, even when you add large amounts of cream and butter and things.

So don’t throw out any water.

Here’s how you do that:

First, cut your potatoes into smaller cubes than you probably do. (I’ve left the skins on for flavor and also, that’s where a lot of a potato’s nutrients are, like protien and iron and vitamins B and C, just to name a few)

The reason for cutting them smaller (besides avoiding giant peices of skin) is so that there is less space in the pot between each peice for water to fill, so you use less water to cook them. That’s important because you won’t be draining any water, so you can’t afford to have too much water! For the same reason, just barely cover them with water when they go on the stove.

But! Before you do that, put the pot on the stove with some butter, garlic, and seasonings; let the butter start to sizxle just a little then put most of a single layer of potatoes in the pan and let the brown and sear. Turn them, brown them on all sides, get ‘em fairly dark (I forgot to get a pic here because I was worried I’d burn the butter).

Ready? now throw the rest of the potatoes in right on top, and add your water, give them a stir. This way, you’re boiling in some of that lovely fried potato/french fry flavor.

Okay, so, as they cook, you may need to add a little water, not too much! ideally the very highest piece of potato will be poking just above the surface. Now, when your potatoes are really really soft, mash them directly into the water. Just pull them off the stove, leave all the water in, and start mashing. Trust me. At first you’ll think there’s too much water. If you get them mashed and they ARE a little too liquidy, just put ‘em back on the stove. You’ll have to stir often or constantly, but they will steam off additional water without losing any good stuff.

Now add some salt, and taste. Right?! And you haven’t even put in any cream or cheese or anything yet.

Speaking of which, you can use like, a third of the amount of butter or cream or anything, and they will still taste better than usual. So they taste better AND they are higher in nutrients AND lower in fats and salts! That’s a lot of win — enjoy your potatoes!

Fuck Columbus! Indigenous Rights! And happy Thanksgiving!

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New York City ballet production of Midsummer Nights Dream

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i'm obsessed with her

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spot the difference

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TONIGHT

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Do you have water vehicle proficiency, Jawbone?!

Watch the full episode on Dropout

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It’s our time! It’s our year!

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Always love how much folklore especially creature folklore emphasizes that there is a way for you to win. These are the steps to ensure the dead don't rise: take them out through a hole in the wall and give them iron shoes. Vampires cannot abide sunlight. If you hear a dog howl on a churchyard path turn around and get home as fast as you can. Iron and salt and the colour red. None of this doomed idea, the world is incomprehensible but if you're a bit clever you'll survive it just fine, there's always ways out.

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"Here is the way I see it," she said, pulling back to examine his harsh face. "We do not have the luxury of time. And a marriage to a foreign kingdom, with its contracts and distances, plus the months it takes to raise and send an army... we do not have that time. We only have now. And what I don't need is a husband who will try to get into a pissing contest with me, or who I'll have to cloister somewhere for his own safety, or who will hide in a corner when I wake up with flames all around me." She kissed his tattooed chest again, right over that mighty, thundering heart. "This, Rowan—this is all I need. Just this."

THIS!! Our queen has spoken! Only Rowan is her equal, so only Rowan can be by her side! The case is closed!!

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You don’t understand…they are EVERYTHING to me

Artist: @charliebowater

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You’ve been getting abducted by aliens at night for months now with the aliens performing all sorts of medical examinations on you. But, hey, it’s cheaper than health insurance.

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Rowaelin children :) (im going off what Rowan saw in his dream)

firstborn- Lyria Rose Ashryver Whitethorn Galathynius - Lyria has golden hair with Rowan's eyes. She is heir to the throne and has fire magic like her mother. Lyria is smart and cunning like her mother. Personality wise, she is determined , hardworking, and very intuitive. Her favorite activities are learning about ruling from her mother and spending time with her friends. Lyria is equally close with Rowan and Aelin <3

The twins:

Ethari Rhoe Ashryver Whitethorn Galathynius - Ethari has Ashryver eyes with Rowan's hair. Ethari has Aelin's sass, swagger, passion, and taste for luxury. Ethari has fire magic. He is empathetic and absolutely hilarious. His favorite past times are dancing and rubbing it in his twins face that he's 10 minutes older. Ethari's a mama's boy <3

Sam Gavriel Ashryver Whitethorn Galathynius - Sam is the spitting image of Rowan. Sam is very no nonsense, caring, and the most responsible sibling. He often has mini panic attacks from his siblings shenanigans haha. He has Ice/Wind magic magic like his father. His favorite past times are training and reading. Sam is closest with Rowan.

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Winter Evalin Ashryver Whitethorn Galathynius - Winter has silver hair and Blue eyes. She is honest, courageous, and dedicated. Winter has both Aelin and Rowan's magic. Winter and Lyria are inseparable. Her favorite activities are training and gossiping with Lyria and their friends. Winter's a daddys girl:)

The baby of the family- Sophie Reah Ashryver Whitethorn Galathynius- Sophie is a copy paste of Aelin. Sophie is authentic, spontaneous, optimistic, and stubborn. Sophie possesses water magic. She's wild and adventurous. Ethari, Sam , Sophie have a little trio. Sophie gives Sam a heart attack every day. Her favorite past times are galloping anywhere and everywhere with her horse, swimming, and traveling. Sophie's a mama's girl<3

Nicknames - Lyria is called "Lyrie" by her family and friends. Rowan calls her "little lady"

Ethari is called "Pumpkin" by Aelin and "Thari" by friends and family. He's called "Bud" by Rowan

Sam is called "Bubba" by Aelin and "Boyo" by Rowan. To everyone else he's just Sam haha

Winter isn't a fan of nicknames so everyone just calls her Winter. Rowan calls her "Angel" though<3

Sophie is called "Soph" by friends and family. Aelin calls her "mini me" and Rowan calls her "Love"

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In the most true to character fashion

I was told my package from Dropout was delivered literally a month ago. Never saw it. Nothing in the mailbox, nothing at the door, I assumed it had gone to a wrong address and hoped it would just get dropped off like we've had to do a few times (our postal guy is. not great)

No luck. I'd given up hope, presumed it was lost to the void, moved on to acceptance

And then today Kayla comes home and tosses me a package that had been left by our door

he's finally here. Was he out on a coffee run? Did he get sucked into the wheel well of the delivery truck? Did he get stuck in a briefcase?

WHO KNOWS, BUT HE FINALLY MADE IT and I am overjoyed to see the sad elf man