#Coconut Shell Bowls

[beetrootsecoliving]

7 WAYS COCONUT BOWLS CAN HELP SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT

Many people nowadays prefer eco-friendly items. As our world develops more technologically advanced, it also produces more amount of waste. This condition generates a lot of environmental issues, such as acid rain, poor air quality, water pollution, ozone layer depletion, and the most known and contentious issue climate change. Given all of these issues, individuals, organizations, and corporations are all thinking about how they might assist to protect the world. BeeTroots is one of these environmentally conscious platforms from where you will get your eco-friendly products. Coconut shell bowls can contribute to environmental preservation and sustainability in several ways. Here are some ways in which coconut bowls can help save the Earth:

[thebamboobae]

As we close out the old year and look ahead to the new one, many companies are thinking about how to celebrate and show appreciation for their employees and clients. Corporate gift-giving is a popular way to do this, but it's important to consider the sustainability of the gifts we choose. Bamboo is a highly sustainable and eco-friendly material that is perfect for corporate gift-giving. 

In this article, we'll discuss the benefits of bamboo and present a range of gift ideas made from this versatile and stylish material. As we celebrate the new year, let's consider incorporating bamboo corporate gifts as a way to show our commitment to sustainability while also providing meaningful and practical gifts to our employees and clients.

The Benefits of Bamboo

Bamboo is a highly sustainable and eco-friendly material that has numerous benefits when it comes to bamboo corporate gifts. Here are some of the key benefits of bamboo:

Fast growth: Bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants on the planet, making it a highly renewable resource. It can grow up to a foot per day and does not require the use of pesticides or fertilizers to thrive.

Low impact on the environment: Bamboo is a low-impact crop that requires minimal water, land, and resources to grow. It also helps to prevent soil erosion and improve air quality.

Durability: Bamboo is a strong and durable material that can withstand wear and tear, making it a practical choice for corporate gifts that will be used frequently.

Aesthetic appeal: Bamboo has a natural and elegant appearance that makes it a stylish choice for corporate gifts. It can be used to create a range of products, from office accessories to home decor items.

Customization options: Many bamboo corporate gifts can be customized with laser engraving or printing, allowing companies to add their logo or other branding elements to the gifts. This adds a personal touch and helps to strengthen the company's branding efforts.

Bamboo Corporate Gifts Ideas

Bamboo is a versatile material that can be used to create a wide range of corporate gifts. Here are some gift ideas made from bamboo that are perfect for celebrating the new year:

Office accessories: Bamboo can be used to make a variety of eco-friendly stationery, such as pencil holders, memo holders, and desk organizers. These gifts are practical and will be used frequently, making them a great way to show appreciation for employees and clients.

Home decor items: Bamboo can be used to create beautiful and stylish home decor items, such as vases, candle holders, coconut shell bowls, and planters. These gifts are a thoughtful way to celebrate the new year and will add a touch of natural beauty to any home.

Personal care products: Bamboo is a popular material for creating personal care products, such as bamboo toothbrushes, neem combs, and makeup brushes. These gifts are eco-friendly and will be appreciated by anyone looking to reduce their environmental impact.

[her-penetrating-soul]

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🤍 ‿The sweet creamy indulgence of coconut 🥥 ice cream on these warm steamy days. It brings a notion of the tropics to sit back and enjoy this delicious ice cream. Listening to the waves crashing into the shore. Making their beautiful whote foam.⁀🤍

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[grymmdark]

holy shit the indian restaurant near me has a brunch buffet lets fucking goooooooooo!!!!!!

[wholesalecoconutbowl]

Crafting Beauty from Nature: The Art of Coconut Shell Painting

Coconut shell painting is a form of art where artists use coconut shells as their canvas to create beautiful and intricate designs. It is a unique and sustainable way of repurposing coconut shells, turning them into decorative pieces.

The Process of Coconut Shell Painting

Here's a general process of how coconut shell painting is done:

Preparation: Start by collecting coconut shells that are clean and dry. Remove any remaining coconut flesh from the shell and wash them thoroughly. Allow the shells to dry completely before painting.

Design and Sketch: Plan your design on the coconut shell by sketching it lightly with a pencil. This step will help you visualize the placement of various elements and ensure a well-balanced composition.

Painting: Use acrylic or oil-based paints for coconut shell painting. These paints adhere well to the surface of the shell. Begin by applying a base coat of paint to the entire shell. This base coat will create a smooth surface for the subsequent layers of paint.

Layering and Details: Once the base coat is dry, start adding layers of paint to create depth and texture in your design. You can use thin brushes for fine details and larger brushes for broader strokes. Experiment with different colors and techniques to bring your design to life.

Drying and Finishing: Allow the paint to dry completely between each layer. Once you are satisfied with your painting, let it dry thoroughly before applying any protective finish. You can use a clear acrylic sealer or varnish to protect the artwork and give it a glossy or matte finish, depending on your preference.

Optional Enhancements: If you want to add additional embellishments, you can use other materials like beads, shells, or small gemstones. These can be glued onto the painted coconut shell to enhance its visual appeal.

Display or Use: Once the painting is fully dry and the finish is applied, your coconut shell artwork is ready to be displayed. You can showcase it on a stand, frame it, or incorporate it into various craft projects like jewelry, wall hangings, or decorative bowls.

Coconut shell painting allows for creativity and offers a natural and eco-friendly medium to express artistic ideas. It's important to note that the process can vary depending on the artist's style and preferences, so feel free to experiment and develop your own techniques and designs.

Check out:

coconut shell for aquarium

coconut shells for birds

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[nicka-nell]

A rainy Sunday

Pairing: Osamu x. Atsumu x, Bokuto x, Akaashi x, Iwaizumi x reader

Warning: fluff, comedy

Osamu is busy all week, keeping his store running. So he’s happy if you don’t do much on Sundays.

Lying on the sofa, doing nothing or cooking something simple together is his perfect Sunday.

So Osamu doesn’t really care whether it’s raining outside or not.

You’re both in the kitchen wanting to make a simple meal. Since you wanted to eat bao buns again, Osamu prepared the meat and started chopping the vegetables. In the meantime, you have put all the dry ingredients such as flour, yeast, sugar and salt into a bowl, which you have placed on the top edge of the kitchen board before putting a coconut in the middle of the cutting board. “What are ya doing with the coconut?” Osamu asks you, somewhat confused, as he cuts the carrots into small, thin strips.

“I’ve heard that the dough tastes better if you use coconut water. I wanna try it out,” you say and try to cut open the coconut with a knife. Skeptically Osamu observes you. His heart is bleeding as he watches you pushing the knife back and forth on the hard coconut shell, as if you were holding a saw in your hand. “You’ll make the knife blunt like this,” he says, receiving a sharp look from you before you try to use more force to open the coconut.

“Do ya need... help?” Osamu asks, but you just shake your head and press your weight against the knife when suddenly the kitchen board starts to sway and fly towards you. With the bowl containing the dry ingredients for the buns, of course… You hadn’t noticed that one edge of the board was hanging over the kitchen worktop.

The coconut and chopping board fall to the floor before you place the knife on the worktop, taking a deep breath as you turn towards Osamu. You’re covered in flour from your hairline to your pants. Your face, your top, everything. Osamu has to pull himself together not to laugh and your evil expression doesn’t make this funny picture of the little flour-minion which is standing in front of him any better. He opens his mouth and raises his finger, closes his mouth again before opening it again to say something, but you stop him directly.

“Don’t... even think about saying anything!” you say in a tense voice. But Osamu can’t hold back any longer. “Why are ya so flour-ious?” he says, bursting into laughter and smacking his hand on the worktop, still bawling his eyes out. “Osamu Miya, you’re a dead man,” you say and take a few steps towards him, but Osamu is quicker as he runs out of the kitchen and away from you.

Atsumu doesn’t like rainy days. Especially when he has a day off, he would like to meet up with you and his friends or simply go out with you.

In your apartment you can relax all day, and sometimes such a lazy day is nice. But it doesn’t have to be like this every day.

Today he had been looking forward to playing Viking chess outside in the park, but the rain canceled the little trip. 

“Babe, should we throw the football back and forth?” asks Atsumu as he looks at the collection of balls lying in a basket in the living room. You’ve come out of the bathroom, just shaking your head. You may have a large apartment, but playing with a ball in an apartment is never a good idea. 

“Come on, let’s go into the hallway and throw the ball to each other carefully and lightly,” he almost grumbles. In the end, you give in, just sigh and go with him into your long hallway to throw the ball back and forth a few times. “Did I tell ya that my mom wanted to invite us to a barbecue next weekend?” He asks as he catches the ball and throws it towards you with little force. With a soft huff, you catch it, adjust it in your hand and throw it back. “No, you didn’t. Should we bring something?”

“Just a salad, if it’s in our time,” he says, before throwing the ball again and, as expected, exactly what you always see in every damn commercial happens. Atsumu throws past you and hits the sculpture his mother had given you before it wobbles, falls to the ground, and breaks. A seagull or something that actually looks like it, with a muscular chest. However, its chest looks like two breasts, and then the seagull is wearing wide heart pants and is standing on a melted ice cream. The thing is actually really ugly, but it came from Atsumu’s mom. Eyes wide and mouth open, you look over at Atsumu, who just grimaces and mumbles “oops”.

“The next time your mother is here, she’ll immediately notice that the sculpture is missing. Ah damn, I knew that would happen... she’ll be so sad…” you sigh and run to the sculpture to see if there’s anything you can do to fix it. But no chance.

“Uh, I’ll just tell my mom it was yer clumsiness. After all, she likes her cute daughter-in-law. Anyway, I want to stay the kid she likes more. Don’t wanna see Samu as her fav kid,” Atsumu says and is about to take his phone out of his pocket when you run up to him and take it out of his hand. “Oh dare you, Atsumu Miya! You foul snake!”

We all know that Atsumu broke this ugly sculpture on purpose.

If the weather was nice, Bokuto and you would meet up outside with Akaashi or take your dog for a walk.

But today it’s really stormy. So you’re only going for a short walk today, using the rest of the time on the stress-free day to spend time together.

“Shall we do a spa day today? I’ll mix up a quick face mask and make us each a Gin Tonic with cucumber and lime and we’ll lie down on the sofa and continue watching our series?” You ask Bokuto, who nods with a broad grin and looks at you disappear into the bathroom. Bokuto loves it when you smear your face cream on his face. He doesn’t even know why. Well, maybe it’s because of his two older sisters, who always used him as a little make-up doll back then. Yet he liked it because these soft make-up brushes were just so soft and nice on his skin.

You come out of the bathroom, the masks already mixed in a small bowl, as you go into the kitchen to get your drinks ready. But then you hear a strange clicking sound coming from the living room. With the drinks and the bowl with the scrub in it on a tray, you walk into the living room, only to see Bokuto sitting on the floor with your dog. You have to hold back your laughter when you see him. 

“Koutarou baby, what are you doing?” you ask him as you walk towards him and put the tray down on the living room table. Bokuto has wrapped cling film around his forehead, smeared peanut butter on it and is currently trimming your dog’s claws while the dog calmly licks the peanut butter off Bokuto’s forehead.

“You said we were having a spa day. So our cute pookie here must have a spa day too. And the peanut butter makes it much easier to cut his claws. A great idea, isn’t it?” Bokuto says quite proud of himself as he trims the last of your dog’s claws and pushes the cling film off his forehead. 

So after your dog has had his claws trimmed, you throw yourselves onto the sofa with your masks on your faces and your dog between you, before you toast with your drinks and enjoy the series on the TV.

Akaashi doesn’t let rainy days spoil his mood.

He actually likes these days, and even more so when it’s a Sunday.

These are days when he can simply be quiet and relaxed at home, without stress at work or any other unnecessary events.

Akaashi is lying on the sofa, enjoying the patter of raindrops on your windows while reading a book on his Kindle. You’re also busy listening to music on your headphones while you fold the laundry in the bathroom and clean the apartment a bit. Nothing exciting, just the things you don’t usually get to do during the week. For Akaashi and you, you’ve already prepared a lunchbox for work tomorrow as you put your headphones away and join him in the living room.

Completely engrossed in his book, Akaashi lies there. His body stretched out on the sofa, the Kindle in front of him in his hands, while he rests his head on a pillow. You don’t want to disturb him by turning on the TV. So you tiptoe around him before crawling over to him on the sofa and slipping your head under his arms, which he is using to hold up his Kindle. With a tired smile, you look up at him briefly. He returns your smile with a soft “sleepy?” before you drop your head on his chest and listen to his heartbeat.

Your hands nestle around his upper body as you close your eyes. Akaashi readjusts the Kindle, puts it in one hand while he strokes your head with the other, giving you a kiss on the top of your head, before he moves his hand down to your back, holding you in his arms. Just like him, you are now enjoying the silence. The raindrops on your window and the storm outside.

Iwaizumi usually enjoys spending time with you. Whether it’s raining or not.

After all, some stores are also open on Sundays. Besides, you can also meet up with friends. 

You actually wanted to go to a gravel pit today to go swimming, but the weather ruined your plans. Because just as you’re about to go out the door, Iwaizumi in his swimming trunks, a shirt and flip-flops, and you in sandals and a summer dress, it starts to pour big raindrops. He clicks his tongue and disappointedly realizes that it’s supposed to rain all day from now on, so swimming outdoors is a thing of the past.

“Oh boy... I was really looking forward to going out with you again and having fun. After the last few exhausting weeks we’ve had, this would have been really great...” you sigh and look at the weather outside your open front door. Iwaizumi doesn’t miss your sad look. He had been happy about the trip, too.

He sighs in frustration, but then he takes a step outside, grabs you by the hand, before lifting it in a gentlemen style and pulling you towards him in the rain. “We can also have fun like this. The weather doesn’t have to dictate that, does it?” Says Iwaizumi and spins you around before he starts dancing with you in the rain.

At first you shriek as you feel the rain on your skin. Notice how your clothes get wet and stick to your body. But somehow this cold summer rain, on this incredibly warm day, is so refreshing on your skin, the whole situation so funny and somehow romantic, that you lean against him and continue dancing for several more minutes.

You don’t let the cars that drive past you on the main road next to your house bother you. Some even slow down and watch you briefly before driving on. But that doesn’t interrupt your dance. You have fun, enjoy the time together until it starts to thunder and, for your own safety, you go back into the house and end the day with a warm bath together.

Did you catch a cold because you were out in the rain and soaking wet? Yes, you did. But it was worth it.

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[mysteryshoptls]

SSR Lilia Vanrouge - Beach Wear Vignette

"Lilia's Super Deluxe Uninhabited Island Special"

[Uninhabited Island – Cottage]

Lilia: Here we go, Stitch. Time to start prepping "that" thing.

Stitch: Got it, okay!

Lilia: First, we need a large pot…

Lilia: Then we take all the fresh fruit we gathered, and… GO LIKE THIS!!

[squeezes fruit]

Stitch: Weehoo ♪

Lilia: Kufufu, doesn't it look delicious? Fresh fruit always tastes best raw or juiced like this.

Lilia: We'll just squeeze the mango and pineapple with magic, just like this…

Stitch: Yeehaw!

Lilia: Ohh…? You've got a tight grip on that pineapple there…

[CRUNCH, CRUNCH CRUNCH!]

Lilia: Nice going, Stitch! You got some nice 100% Juice flowing almost instantly.

Lilia: Kufufu, then I'll leave the squeezing of all the fruit to you.

Lilia: But I can't let you show me up. Let's see, here's the clear water we pulled from the waterfall…

[turns water to ice]

Stitch: !!

Lilia: Surprised? If I use magic like this, I can freeze water no problem.

Lilia: But I have to make sure I don't get carried away and use too much. We don't know when Gantu might attack us next.

Stitch: Yay!

Lilia: Have you finished squeezing the fruits already? Kufufu, you sure are a strong one, Stitch.

Lilia: …You are just like him.

Stitch: ?

Lilia: There's this guy named Malleus. He's descended from dragons, and his power is overwhelming.

Lilia: Even the hardest coconut shell is nothing more than a fragile eggshell in his hands.

Lilia: And he would also throw tantrums left and right if something didn't suit him.

Lilia: Like punching holes in the walls, or encasing the castle in ice, or raining down thunderbolts… To put simply, he was a pretty rambunctious kid.

Stitch: Bad boy appeared… Grr.

Lilia: I suppose so. There definitely are those who think he is a bad boy.

Stitch: Aw...

Lilia: If the people around him are frightened and try to avoid him, of course he'll turn out to be a rowdy kid.

Lilia: But, you know, Stitch. I think that it's okay for a bad kid to stay as they are.

Stitch: ?

Lilia: You may be hunted by Gantu just because you're a bad boy who likes to destroy things...

Lilia: But you've helped us so much with your amazing strength. The most important thing is how you use that power of yours.

Stitch: Ye-huh ♪

Lilia: …Well, I guess you could also say it also depends on the circumstances, too.

Stitch: ？

Lilia: Aw, but, I think that your aggressive and cute little self is just the most charming little thing!

Stitch: Oooh!

Lilia: Mhm, that's a good smile. Okay then, let's get back to the task at hand, Stitch.

Lilia: I say that, but all that's left for us to do is to add some more fruit juice.

Lilia: Oh yeah, we'll need a bowl to serve what we made. The shells are a little too small, so maybe we can make something out of the branches and leaves?

Stitch: Hah-ha!

[thock, thock, thock…]

Lilia: Oho, that's…

[Uninhabited Island – Cottage]

Jack: Lilia-senpai, did something happen? Why'd you call us all to the cottage like this suddenly?

Grim: Sniff, sniff, sniff… Funyaa～ I smell something sweet.

Ace: Eh! Oh, is this some kind reward for all our hard work gathering fruits and drawing water every day?

Floyd: A reward? Well, obviously we should be getting' something, I've been working sooo hard～

Lilia: Very perceptive. You're right, it's a reward! Something I've prepared for each and every one of you. And it's…

Everyone: It's?

Lilia: A FROZEN DESSERT!!

Grim: A frozen dessert!! …Like what?

Azul: He must be talking about a type of sweet made from freezing fruit juice and the like.

Azul: Since it's made of the ingredients found on this island, it could possibly be a sorbet… or perhaps a frappe?

Lilia: Correct. I'm treating you all to some cooooold shaved ice.

Grim: Shaved ice! Yuuuum, hurry and give me some!

Ace: Me too, me too! Every day's so hot, I'd been wanting to have something like ice cream.

Lilia: Kufufu, no need to fret.

Lilia: Now then, I'll take this bucket full of ice, and… DO THIS!

[CRACK!]

Ace: All the ice just shattered from that hand chop!?

Riddle: Lilia-senpai can even fell a large tree almost instantly. …Honestly, nothing surprises me anymore.

Lilia: Once you get a mound of shaved ice into one of the bowls that Stitch made for us…

Lilia: Drizzle some of the syrup we made from the fruits, and… IT'S READY TO EAT!

Lilia: Okay, let's start with you, Grim. Make sure you savor the flavor.

Grim: Nom, slurp, crunch, nom! Oooowee, it's so cold and tast…

Grim: URK!?

Ace: Grim!? Lilia-senpai, don't tell me you made the syrup out of that terrible tasting fruit…!?

Grim: Urgh, my head is numb… But it's so sweet and cold, it's crazy good!

Ace: Oh, you just ate it all tooo fast and got a headache. Sheesh, you scared me.

Lilia: Alright, everyone! I'll make one for all of you. [Yuu], what kind of syrup do you want?

1. Mango flavored! 2. Pineapple flavored!

Azul: I would like to have pineapple flavored syrup. It should have a nice tartness to it for a crisp taste.

Jack: I'll… try the mango. If I'm going to eat it with ice, I'd rather have a richer flavor.

Ace: Lilia-senpai, can I have both?

Floyd: Oh, is that allowed? Then I want both too～

Lilia: Here's the mango flavored one. And this one's the pineapple. And a combo for Ace and Floyd.

Jack: It's so cold and delicious. It's refreshing and I feel like this is a nice way to cool down.

Floyd: Yup. I thought it'd be nothing special 'cause it's just fruit juice over ice, but this syrup is pretty bangin'.

Ace: This syrup rocks! The parts where the mango and pineapple mix together is the best part.

Azul: What, really? Urk, I should have also chosen to have both…

Lilia: Kufufu, there's still a lot of syrup, you can have seconds. And it's all because Stitch helped me so much.

Stitch: Yahahahaha ♪

Lilia: But we have to make sure everyone gets their first helping first.

Lilia: Riddle, have you made a decision? If you're still having trouble choosing, you can also get both syrups.

Riddle: No, thank you, that's unnecessary.

Riddle: My mother always would say, "You cannot eat food made of ice, for they will chill your stomach."

[Uninhabited Island – Cottage]

Lilia: Riddle, have you made a decision? If you're still having trouble choosing, you can also get both syrups.

Riddle: No, thank you, that's unnecessary.

Riddle: My mother always would say, "You cannot eat food made of ice, for they will chill your stomach."

Ace: Ehh! You gonna worry about that now!? There's no way she'd find out even if you had some now.

Floyd: You don't get it at all, huh, Goldfish-chan. It'll be even more delicious when you snag a bite to eat even after your mom says no.

Lilia: Now, now. It's impolite to comment on the customs of other families.

Riddle: Indeed. Therefore, please don't worry about me…

Lilia: Then, I'll make a special dish just for you, Riddle.

Lilia: I'll freeze the mango with my magic, and… DO THIS AND THEN THIS!

Azul: Oho, you've sliced the frozen mangos thin, almost replicating the shaved ice.

Floyd: And you served it in a coconut half shell as a bow. It's all decorated with frozen bananas, pineapples, and even flowers, too.

Lilia: Here you go, Riddle. It's a "Chilled Fruit Dish." There's not a single piece of ice on it.

Riddle: …Heh. This certainly is a dish "made out of fruit" and not "made out of ice."

Riddle: Thank you, Lilia-senpai. Then, I shall dig in…

Riddle: !!

Riddle: Delicious! The fruit just dissolves instantly as soon as it touches my tongue… This is the first I've ever had such a thing.

Grim: Funyaa～～! No fair that just Riddle gets some! Lilia, me too! Me toooo～!

Floyd: Ehh, I wanna eat some too. Goldfish-chan, give me a bite!

Lilia: Okay, okay, I got it. I'll make some for everyone, so just wait a moment.

Azul: But really… Who would even think of freezing fruit only to shave them? Lilia-san, that was a brilliant idea.

Lilia: I just tried copying this one snack I tasted during one of my trips to a tropical country.

Lilia: In the past, there was many a time that I had to make this sort of thing. When it comes to frozen desserts, I'm really quite particular.

Lilia: At first, I was only able to make simple dishes, like shaved ice with drizzled nectar or fruit juice…

Lilia: But there was this one guy who would just revel at eating the shaved ice I'd make him.

Lilia: I thought he'd get bored of continuously eating the same thing, so I tried to make it look more and more gorgeous, adding condensed milk or honey-soaked fruit to them.

Lilia: Back then, I wasn't very used to cooking, but I bet if I tried again now, I could probably make something much fancier.

Lilia: Alright, Lilia's Super Deluxe Uninhabited Island Special is ready! Come, eat it before it melts.

1. Let's dig in! 2. Thank you very much!

Grim: Nom, nom nom!! That rich, sweet flavor just completely melts in my mouth～!

Jack: It's more flavorful than just drizzling the syrup on the ice. This is the first time I've ever eaten fruit like this.

Ace: This frozen banana is also crazy good. It's got a way different texture than the raw stuff. You should try this too, [Yuu].

Lilia: What do you think, Stitch? Is it good?

Stitch: …

Riddle: He's looking very forlornly at his empty shaved ice bowl. Perhaps he would like seconds.

Lilia: Or maybe… Did looking at the cup remind you of someone?

Stitch: …

Riddle: Now that you mention it, the bowls that Stitch made for our shaved ice does have an interesting shape to it.

Riddle: It has a conical shape, as if for ice cream, or gelato…

Lilia: Hm. Well, that reminds me that I once saw shaved ice being sold at a food stand in this one tropical country in a similar conical shape.

Lilia: A tricycle carrying a silver box was parked on the side of the road. They were selling shaved ice to those walking by.

Lilia: Eating shaved ice with a ton of syrup on a hot day is the absolute best. You should try it sometime.

Riddle: Eating while walking is… Ah, never mind. Yes, alright. Perhaps if the occasion arises.

Riddle: Based on your anecdote just now, it may be that Stitch here is from a more tropical region.

Stitch: …

Stitch: …Ohana.

Lilia: I get it. There's a certain "someone" you want to share this delicious shaved ice with.

Stitch: Ye.

Lilia: Mhm, I understand that feeling well.

Lilia: The guy who would always ask me to make him frozen desserts was always the same way.

Lilia: It's not that he wanted to eat it because it was delicious. It's more like he wanted to eat it with someone he cared for.

Lilia: I'm the same way. I used to think that whatever I ate didn't matter, so long as it sated my hunger. However…

Lilia: Even those frozen desserts that I never thought would satisfy me would always be the most delicious when I could eat it with him.

Stitch: Yeah.

Lilia: Now that he's more or less stopped throwing his tantrums, I haven't really made him any shaved ice anymore.

Lilia: Maybe once we escape from this island, it may be a good chance to try my hand at it again.

Lilia: Oh, right. You should make this shaved ice for your loved ones as well. I'll give you the recipe.

Stitch: Great!

Riddle: Eating it with people is what makes it delicious, hm.

Riddle: Lilia-senpai, please teach me the recipe as well.

Riddle: I would like to make it for my dormmates who no doubt are fulfilling my duties while I am gone.

Lilia: Well, of course, I'd be happy to. I'll give you a proper lesson on how to make it, too.

Lilia: I'll have to tell them all about my adventures on this island. Kufufu, that's just another thing to look forward to this summer.

Requested by Anonymous.

[awideplace]

Shoyu eggs/ramen eggs have always been an absolute favorite of mine. I love black garlic ramen from a local restaurant and I adore having a delicious dish out and seeing if I can re-create at home. For this one, I just had the broth and eggs (no noodles, protein other than the egg, vegetables, etc.) The broth is so hearty and nourishing. The eggs are a perfect protein-packed complement that brings in substance and nutrition. Last night I set out to make it and, somehow by a sheer miracle, nailed the broth on my first try. I can't recall what specific measurements I used as I just did what I needed to as I made it to make it work/taste like the restaurant, but the eggs are a recipe I found online and it's the best recipe. I've eaten 5 eggs in less than 24 hours (so bad, but so good). In brackets below are my variations:

Ingredients:

▢ 6 eggs

▢ 1 Tablespoon vinegar - for easy peeling [I used rice vinegar because this is what I had on hand]

Ramen Egg Marinade:

▢ ½ cup water or stock

▢ 5 Tablespoons soy sauce

▢ 4 Tablespoons mirin - see Note 1 for substitutions [I used rice wine vinegar, a dash or two of sugar, and liquid coconut aminos]

▢ 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce - (optional for deeper color) [I used Tamari soy sauce]

Instructions:

Soft Boil Eggs

Soft boiled eggs: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add vinegar for easy peeling, then gently lower each egg into the pot. Set a timer for 6 minutes for room temperature eggs or 7 minutes for cold eggs from the refrigerator. See Note 2. Stir the eggs in one direction for the first 30 seconds for an even cross section. 

Peel eggs: After the timer is up, place the eggs in an ice bath to stop cooking. Once cooled, crack the shell all over and carefully peel by inserting a spoon between the egg and shell.

Marinate Eggs

Marinate eggs: Place a ziplock plastic bag in a small bowl or cup for stabilization. Then add the water or stock, soy sauce, mirin, and optional dark soy sauce to the plastic bag. Gently place the eggs inside the bag and squeeze the air out of the bag to ensure the eggs are covered in the marinade. Add more water or stock if needed. Twist and clip the bag closed. This allows for a smaller amount of marinade to cover the eggs without extra waste. Marinate in soy mirin mixture for up to 3 days in the fridge. 

Serve: Cut in half and place on top of ramen noodles or rice bowls. Enjoy!

Notes:

Mirin substitutions - Mirin is a Japanese rice wine that's slightly sweet and acidic. For a non-alcoholic substitute, use water or stock with a pinch of sugar and a few drops of vinegar. Otherwise replace with half sake and half water, with a pinch of sugar.

Boiling eggs - Be sure to boil the eggs in a pot large enough to hold them in a single layer. If your pot is too small, the eggs will lower the temperature of the water too much and the whites won't set in time. Stir in one direction for first 30 seconds for an even cross section. Room temperature eggs should be left on the counter for 30 minutes prior to boiling. 

Marination time - Ramen eggs can be marinated in the fridge for up to 3 days. They can be enjoyed 1 hour after marinating but will taste best the next day.

Storage - Store remaining eggs in the marinade for up to 3 days in the fridge.

Credit: Drive Me Hungry

My "black" garlic broth:

Reduced-sodium beef broth (Swanson, carton; probably 3-4 cups)

Heavy whipping cream (just a touch, to make it a bit creamy; maybe 1/4 cup)

Garlic butter seasoning (Aldi makes this particular one; maybe 2-3 tbsp.)

Chicken bullion seasoning (absolutely favorite is Maggi brand, the yellow container; maybe 3-4 tbsp.) I use this brand of seasoning for probably 75% of my cooking for flavor, but it has to be this specific brand as other bullions aren't the same.

Coconut aminos (liquid; not as salty/more thick and slightly sweeter than soy sauce; maybe 1-2 tbsp.; adds to the depth and richness of the broth)

Triple garlic aioli sauce (just a small amount; black garlic oil would have been better, but I didn't have it; 1 tbsp. max.)

1 tablespoon butter (because it's a savory/cream broth)

1 tablespoon sugar (to cut any acidity)

Water as needed to make it less strong

Mix everything and cook over low-medium heat. Further season/water down to taste.

[banhbotloc]

[ID: a cutting board with speckled pink and white beans in pods and shelled; a shallot; tomato paste in a spoon; and coconut cream in a measuring cup. the cutting board is blue and the ingredients are red, white, and pink. then, closeups of the beans/pods and their patterns. in a last photo, a bowl of beans cooked in a tomatoey sauce, with triangles of toast and a spoon. end ID]

major farmer's market W this week when the folks at the farmer's market introduced me to these incredibly pretty cranberry shelly beans (aka borlotti beans) and offered me some for free??? 🥰

used them in an adapted version of carolina gelen's beans alla vodka with garlic toast (shallot + olive oil + tomato paste + coconut cream + white wine + butter + mozzarella + garlic + beans + toast)

[greatkittydream]

The creature from the dungeon 4

“Thinking” ‘talking’ (righters input) Important/ very noticeable

Jacob pov

Jacob was currently resting up against a tree using the cloak as a sun shield for him and the girl. while he doesn't feel safe in this area he knows that he needs to take a break.

After that last minute run he's afraid he may have pulled something. there's a constant aching pain towards his thigh.

His arm, the one he used to stop the marble door also hurt probably a hairline fracture, if he's going by self diagnosis. He's currently trying to keep his arm as straight as possible. Using a bunch of sticks he's found and some Rags from the bags he stole as a makeshift cast.

Leaning forward sighing as he looked to his right. The small girl was currently playing in the sand without a thought in her mind. She doesn't know how close they came to death. nor does she probably care.

“Okay Jacob we're in some high fantasy bullshit, you more than likely have several torn muscles and a broken arm. And you can't afford to stay here for much longer because you'll run out of food. Why does life have to be so difficult? ".

Swinging his head back with tremendous Force knocking it into the tree for getting how much strength he has .Grasping on to the back of his head letting out a.

‘FUCK’.

As the tree shook a coconut fill landing on his head.

‘BITCH’.

looking over to his right he saw the coconut, a smile appeared on his face quickly reaching over to grab it. He pulled it close to him and he began peeling it, pinching at the skin and pulling it off.

'Now if only I had a way to crack open the coconut, oh wait I do thank you small child for the murder weapon’.

Smiling happily as he grabbed the rock next to him he had used as a murder up in moments ago. He raised the coconut into the sky and smashed it down onto the Rock unlike what he expected.

what would have normally taken him a few hits completely shattered the coconut during him and coconut milk, shell and flesh.

Deep breath in deep breath out.

'Okay motherfucker you want to play hardball?’

Looking up to the palm tree he saw at least a dozen more coconuts growing, unlike the normal fashion there growing more like grapes on a vine than an actual coconut tree.

Using his good hand he backed fist the tree shaking it as two more coconuts fell down. The Girl by this point had looked over to him and curiosity.

Thinking for a moment he just searched for the girl to come here as he grabbed the two coconuts that fell near him. As she approached him he had it the same next to him gesturing for her to sit down.

When she sat down he handed her a coconut in Jester to the rock. Not quite understanding what he's meaning she drops it and then picks up the Rock.

Shaking his head then putting the coconut back in her hand he guides her hand over the coconut as he raises it up then slams it down very gently. Getting what he's gesturing she does repeatedly until it cracks open.

With curiosity she looks inside seeing pale flesh and Milky water. living in an ecosystem more comparable to forests of Europe than a tropical climate she's Probably never seen a coconut before.

Taking a guess at this given the stereotypes of elves. Jacob pinches off a bit of the flesh and eats it. Seeing her idle do it she does the same. Her ears begin to wiggle.

She began ranting in a very high-pitched voice picking more flesh clean as she ate into her coconut. Jacob looking over his own. Now having to take into account his greater physique and apparent durability.

Raises his middle finger to just above the coconut then Jabs down quickly creating a small hole. raising the whole to his mouth drinking the coconut milk. The little girl next to him does the same out of her miniature Bowl.

After he made sure to get every drop out he put his two thumbs into the hole he created and then split it into half. he started eating the coconut flesh.

soon Jacob began to sing.

‘Take Me Home, Country Road, to the place I belong’.

When Jacob pause to take another bite of his coconut a peculiar thing happened from the small child next to him.

‘Tace Me Hame, Cooun, try Raad, to the plece I beloog’.

Ha, haa, haahaahaaaa.

Jacob went into a hysterical laughter, somehow hearing this small child try and mess up to mess up one of his favorite songs was just the funniest thing to him at that moment.

Before pausing to think of the implications. quickly turning to face the child and shove a thumb to his chest he said out loud.

‘Jacob.’

In response.

‘Acob’.

Shaking his head

‘Ja-cob’.

‘Ja-cob’?

A smile appeared on Jacob's face quickly grabbing a chunk of coconut shell he pointed towards it.

‘Coconut’

And thus Jacob began partaking in the ancient tradition of teaching English to people who have no idea how to speak it.

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Ada

Ada and the rest of her group were currently on the 160th floor. They had burned through every possible healing spell.

Every stamina spell, any other enhancement spell in order to get to floor 160. They were run ragged not a moment of rest was given until now.

Fact the smug bastard had snapped his fingers as his minions brought him out a stool to sit on.

‘you all may rest’.

Ada and her party collapsed in an unprideful manner. They had long since abandoned Noble Pride after entering the dungeon.

Covered in small cuts and breezes collapsed in a heap next to each other. taking in deep breaths whenever possible.

The entire group was looking at vect with murderous eyes. The entire time vect just looked at them as if this was the most entertaining thing in the world. Turning his head to his underlings.

‘Well, what are you waiting for set up our tents’.

The lap dogs did as their Master commanded, pulling out the tinting supplies needed for his much too expensive mobile home. The only good thing about this current situation is that they are making their way towards Aafje.

It made her blood boil thinking of what those bastards are doing to her sister. She swears upon all the gods when she ever gets out of this and protects her sister she will skin their dicks. And make them plead for death.

Then she'll spank her sister's posterior so bad it will match the Red Sands of the sacred desert in color. The bubbling rage in her was overshadowed by concern for her sister though.

As the group solely lost their ragged breath they huddled together. Lionheart was the first to try and make a fire. unlikely for him he wasn't a Dragonborn with fire breath.

So they had to settle for the old rub two sticks together method which raxs took up. Stone for his part was studying the movements of their captors.

Lionheart spoke up.

‘So am I the only one here thinking that they're actively throwing us into Danger’.

Stone responded.

‘no, I've been thinking the same thing and I know damn well why. They're throwing us head first into danger to keep us weak. So when we do meet up with the other dogs we will still be on their leash. I mean why the bloody hell would they be forcing us to go at this insane rate’.

As much as she hated to admit it. It was a smart plan to force the stronger people you have prisoner to fight your battles, whittle down their strength until there more manageable. Conniving bastards.

‘So how are we going to get out of this?’.

Raxs asked as the fire just started to come to life.

Ada put in her response

'It's simple I was dead on target when it comes to they're inexperienced in the dungeon. will either trip them up at a boss room. Or get some healing item dropped along the way that they wouldn't know about. when my sister can be rescued then is when we spring our trap. Until then we will be patient. ’

A cold thought out plan sprung from her despite the seething rate she was fully composed. Or at least that's what she told her if it wasn't for the fact that that bastard might be the only way to get her sister out of here safely he would have been dead by now.

‘What about floor 195 they've got a miniature town setup down there’.

Stone input.

Lionheart was the one to answer his question.

‘Well if their leader is pushing us this hard it's safe to assume the other guys are as well. Even if they're severely under level they can still sneak and drift past the monsters if they're smart about it’.

‘I'm still not satisfied with this, Aafje is in too much danger and there's too many variables for us to just hope for it to pan out, I say we double time it to get down there quicker.’

Raxs said being a voice of Worry. Despite coming from a heavily militarized Society one of the few things the Orcs honored more than Marshall prowess is family. If a orc considers you family they will put your safety Above All Else.

Ada was in agreeance, but she knew logic came before Hope.

‘look I know your heart's in the right place but we can't just rush these things. I mean what do you think's going to happen, some magical Beasts are going to save my sister. and abandoned Heroes will come along to help them. this isn't a fairy tale. So we'll just need to tough it out through the worry.’

Her scathing comments hurt Raxe and despite knowing she didn't mean to her in it still did. she took a deep breath in and began apologizing. who knows maybe if she hoped some Heroes would help her sister.

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Floor 183 is a gladiatorial pit home to the minotaurs. Beasts with a Bull's Head in a body similar to that of an Orc minus the green skin.

They hold tremendous strength, able to hack apart entire Spearman formation in a matter of seconds. shock troops of the highest order.

Swoosh scrunch BAM

And in a single swing I'm going to tell her was cleaved in half. The culprit was none other than a beastman.

Beastmen are fundamentally different from minotaurs although some unknowing May lump them in the same category there are some major differences.

For starters beastmen are sentient and come in a variety of shapes and colors. let's use the one that turn to this Minotaur into a chopped log as an example.

A mountain goat variant well basement typically live more towards the deserts of the world; it's not uncommon to find small populations here there in different climates.

Standing at 8 ft tall with digitigrade legs that end in hoofs. moving up the body you'll see a list that is very similar to that of a human's just with more rugged fur and thick muscle.

Moving up to the arms they are shockingly similar to that of a human aside from some key differences. For example they have much less rotation in their arms. in exchange they have a greater degree of musculature and back leading into their shoulders forearms, biceps, Etc.

While not all basement or lumbering beasts of muscle that use their fists far more than their brains that is the common stereotype. especially for the colder climatid ones.

Moving on to the top of the head it's exactly as you would imagine that of the mountain goats aside from the set of horns being a bit more bumpy giving it a more Spike appearance. that and a bloodthirsty smile on his face.

Another Minotaur was charging from behind with a large Stone Club raised above its head about to slam down. starting a spin at the waist leading into the arms and finally kicking off of the legs it launched out at attack with one of its hatchets.

A thick Burly thing that had more in common with a slab of iron than it did a proper short axe thick head which must have been 4 inches across in 10 in in height this Beast blade covered the wooden handle protecting the hand while allowing for more chopping power weighing dozens of pounds. this weapon would have been next to impossible to use for a normal person.

Burning the hands of this Beast Man it cut through the air as if it were a child's toy when it made contact with the club it already shattered it having the forward momentum to keep going it first made contact with the snout of the bull headed man. going completely through the skull severing it from the rest of its body showering the Beast Man and blood.

Unfortunately for this Reckless Berserker another bull man had already started its charge and was about to gut him from the side.

The Minotaur would finally be able to say it's bloodlust until a Sky Piercer spear stabbed the Beast through its stomach before lifting it by the Stab Wound and throwing it into the stands of the abandoned Coliseum.

A sky piercer spear is similar to that of a halberd except it has a longer point for the spear tip. And the end of the ax bit ends in a curve similar to that of a bill hook.

looking up the pole arm what you'll see is not what's commonly expected. a skeletal hand was gripping it rapidly moving up the body. you will see a giant skeleton 7 ft tall easy.

With a thick snort steam exited to the mountain goats nose and a satisfied smile was upon his face. He turned to his friend and spoke.

‘Hay Red, Why are we here again? Not that I mind spilling blood but this place is pretty empty. I don't think you're going to find another fragment here.’

A surprisingly light voice sounding more akin to that of a teenage boy than a beastial man.

‘One's here I feel it we just need to keep going lower besides won't your God be happy for this bloodshed’

The skeleton replied in a deep voice that sounded like gravel going through a concrete mixer.

‘heh got me there’

With a shrug of his arms he simply dropped his hatchets before sitting down watching as the body slowly turned back into Mana to be reabsorbed by the dungeon. Turning to his friend red he looked at his friend and pity.

Being forced to claw through the world to find pieces of your soul just to find memories of who you once were.

Red wasn't even his name. Red Hare it's just the last thing he remembers before winding up and that Undead body of his.

Every piece of his soul he finds he gets shards of memories from what he's gathered; he was some type of great warrior that was feared by many. although the faces of those he fought are always shrouded.

One thing always stands out to him though he remembers being hanged to death and that's it. He decided to give some words of encouragement to his lifelong friend.

‘Well if it's any consolation those memories probably ain't worth crap now you're a new person, who you were is probably not the same as you are now, and if all else fails I wouldn't mind becoming an undead to stay with you someone has to keep you company.’

With the grin on his face he could tell his friend was smirking, sitting down and hitting his shoulder. The two simply took in a moment to appreciate the spectacle before them.

Watching monsters dissolve back into Mana was always a beautiful thing. Well he did follow a god of violence he could also enjoy the Finer Things such as the array of colors and fractaling Light that came from strong beasts magic died.

‘Thank you hedre.’That's all that needed to be said for him to know it meant a lot.

“I guess the only thing left to do now is to go deeper, I wonder if I'll get to take anymore trophies it's been a while since I've gotten a good skull”.

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6 hours later

Jacob pov

“After me and squeaks impromptu lunch and rest I'm actually feeling much better the pain is pretty much gone in my leg. I can't say the same for my arm though. does feel better though so that's a plus. I've decided that now is as good a time as any to begin our ascensions again”.

Standing up with squeaks next to him he began stretching and feeling out his limbs aside from the broken one.

He felt limber enough to continue on and he doesn't want to stay in this room anymore than he has to.

Seeing the cabin is just five more Islands away from them. He's fairly confident they can make it.

Jumping into the air to see how high his vertical can go. bending his knees and riding his jump he launches off the ground. to his utter Fascination and disbelief he reaches the height of the palm trees easily 20 ft.

‘Well damn, this will make island hopping easier I could just fucken skip half the distance’.

The squeaks was being cute again jumping about ears wiggling doing exasperated hand movements. with a chuckle he Emotion for her to come over.

Squeaks had gotten very used to what he was planning and the smile on her face couldn't be any brighter. Running over faster than he even thought she was capable of and making a leap of faith jumping onto his lower back before shimmering up.

Wrapping her arms around his neck and pointing forward she said something in her weird language. But he could figure go fly my steed.

Getting into a runner's position digging his rubber Croc into the sand getting ready to spring off into a Sprint jump. Each island had roughly a hundred feet of distance he could clear maybe 50 to 60 of that the rest would be a chest deep Jog and water surrounded by potentially deadly predators.

Well normally this would be very fucking stupid he had his old friend with him Mr murder Rock. and not to mention most of the beasts have left by now going back to deeper waters having lost interest in them.

He began his Sprint picking up speed to a pace similar to that of a world class athlete then slowly speeding past that into superhuman territory easily hitting 30 mph at its peak before he ran out of Running Room.

He jumped clearing 70 ft before hitting the water, and all his grandiose planning he forgot one major detail the harder you hit water without breaking the surface the more like concrete it becomes and holy shit it was a rough Landing.

Breaking the water and bending his knees immediately put a strain on his hurt leg. Not as healed as he wants though. But thankfully nothing broke he began moving his way through the water seeing shadows slowly come in near the massive Ripple. before they could get too close he already made it onto the next Island.

‘Okay squeaks I may have let my ego get a bit too big for me britches, but this plan definitely will work. We just need to be patient and wait for them to leave again. hope you like coconut because we're having it again.’

Walking over the palm tree on this island and giving it a hard smack, coconuts fell down and the little bundle of joy ran up to them and began motioning for his Rock.

‘Oh God I just adopted a child didn't I’

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This one took longer than expected. I hit a roadblock with Them talking back and forth about what they should do to retrieve Ada's little sister.

I also got stuck on what I should jump to next and the dialogue between them. I also didn't want a Mary Sue moment so I didn't know if it was right to introduce my two newest characters or not. so I decided to make it satire hope it fits well.

by the way I'm planning on adding another dwarf later on any dwarf names the last name is going to be gold beard though

[beetrootsecoliving]

Know about the eco-friendly options for a sustainable future

Being eco-friendly means living by not harming the environment. We need to protect our planet from man-made damage, so walking toward the path of a sustainable future is getting important. To lessen the harmful effects of our daily lives, there are numerous methods that an individual can use to make long-lasting improvements. To face these challenges, many people are opting to live in an eco-friendly way. This means making decisions that have a smaller environmental impact. Living an eco-friendly lifestyle has several advantages. Maintaining environmental safety. Making eco-friendly decisions can lower pollution, protect wildlife, and preserve natural resources

[thebamboobae]

Bamboo is the fastest-growing plant on Earth and it is one of the most versatile materials available. Bamboo has many uses, from paper to furniture and even building materials. There are a lot of different types of bamboo gift items you can get for yourself or your loved ones this holiday season.

Bamboo plants are naturally beautiful and come in a wide variety of colors. They are also very strong and durable, so they can be used in many ways other than just as a decorative item. Bamboo is perfect for crafts, jewelry making, clothing accessories, and more!

Bamboo is a very versatile material. It can be used in many ways, such as making gift items and decorations. There are many types of bamboo gift items available in the market today, which can be used for various purposes. Here are some of them:

Bamboo Bowls

Bamboo bowls or coconut shell bowls are one of the most popular types of bamboo gift items. These bowls come in different shapes and sizes, depending on your needs. They can be used as drinking cups, food bowls, or even flower pots.

Bamboo Clothing

People like to use bamboo for everything from furniture to clothing because it has such a beautiful look and feels to it. Bamboo has been used for centuries by cultures all over the world as a material for building houses because of its strength and resilience against bad weather conditions.

Clothing made from bamboo is another great option for your bamboo gift items. It is a natural material that will certainly stand out when you give it to someone as a gift. You can choose from jackets, scarves, and hats to name a few options.

Bamboo Plates

Bamboo plates are also a great option for your bamboo gift items collection. They come in different colors and styles so that you can choose one that suits your taste best. You could also use them for serving food or just keeping things neat and tidy on your desk at work!

Bamboo plantings

These plants can be grown in containers or in the ground, and they're available in all sizes. They come in a wide variety of colors, shapes and textures, and even leaf patterns!

Bamboo charcoal

This is made from the wood of bamboo plants that have been burned down to ash. It's used as an air filter, purifier, and even as a natural cleaning agent for your home.

Why choose Bamboo Gift Items?

Bamboo is a renewable resource and can grow back within months if cut down. Bamboo is also highly resistant to pests, diseases, and fungi.

Bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants on earth, making it an ideal material for creating decorative objects and furniture. Its flexibility makes it easy to shape into whatever form you desire from bamboo toothbrushes to neem combs.

Bamboo is one of the most versatile materials on the planet. It's used for food and drink containers, paper, and eco-friendly stationery items. Bamboo can also be used to create furniture and other products.

In addition to its practical uses, bamboo is also beautiful. Its natural texture makes it look great in a variety of decorating styles from modern to traditional.

Bamboo can be cut into any shape you want, including squares, rectangles, and circles. You can even make your own little molds with a saw or even just a screwdriver!

[eddiehq]

My vegan coconut curry fried tofu. Delicious!

Try some!

Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 block Super Firm tofu

• 5-6 tbsp cornstarch or tapioca starch

• 1 tbsp garlic powder

• 1 tbsp onion powder

• 1 tbsp paprika

• 1 tbsp black or white pepper

• 1tsp salt

• Coconut Curry flakes (Amazon) or Thai curry powder

• Soy sauce or Liquid Aminos

• Cooking oil (olive or anything you use to deep fry)

• Bag for mixing the powder with tofu

• Dipping sauce (sweet n sour)

• Tongs

Directions

1. Press the tofu to squeeze as much water out as you can

2. Cut the tofu in pieces small enough to fry at least half at a time or whole

...

3. Put the cut pieces in a bowl and douse them with the soy sauce or liquid aminos

4. Find a plastic bag to mix all the powders together minus the coconut curry.

5. Mix the powders in a bag evenly

6. Throw the marinated tofu into the bag and shake it till the tofu is fully coated

7. Fully heat up the oil on medium heat. Make it's enough oil to fry half at a time or fully. Test the sizzle with leftover mixed powder

8. Fry the tofu. Use tongs. It should sizzle right away

9. If it's not sizzling, turn up the heat a bit

10. Turn the tofu pieces to make sure you fried them all around. They shouldn't be squishy when you poke them with a fork. Should have a shell-like feel.

11. After each piece is done frying, place them on a plate with a paper towel to absorb excess oil.

12. Sprinkle your curry flakes/powder on the tofu

They should be crispy and not fall apart. Let them cool for a min.

Dip them in your favorite sauce! I like sweet n sour.

[mrhyde-mrseek]

We have a couple additions to the list of deities I work with!

This is Aphrodite’s altar! She's SO sweet, very much like an older sister, and her altar has:

A few shells from beach trips years ago

A little pink and red candle

An unused coconut and pear lip balm

A blush I've used probably twice in my whole life that I thought she'd appreciate more than me

A little piece from a costume crown (it came from last year's school musical, I genuinely don't remember how it ended up in my bag lol)

A little pearlescent, teardrop-shaped necklace charm

Two pink paper stars my best friend made me

The lighting is atrocious and I apologize for that, but here’s Artemis’s altar! It’s got:

A blue scarf thingie I dug out of a bin of old costumes and I have NO idea where it came from but it’s pretty

A candle

A fish tank decoration shaped like an animal skull I got at my friend’s yard sale

A mug based on her I made junior year of high school

A little Totoro puzzle figurine thing

A couple pretty rocks

An acorn

A silver ring

I also updated Dionysus’s altar! I just added the purple bandanna thing and removed the disco ball bowl, but it feels so much more complete now

[ashwin-the-artless]

Here's a typical Sunspot breakfast!

A tea drink with a ground nut.

It's not actual tea. We don't have that on the Sunspot. It's an herbal infusion, though, mixed with formula, and decorated on top (coincidentally very much like lattes are done in some places on Earth). The double handled mug is pretty common as a general design, though some people prefer to drink out of handle-less bowls or plastic bulbs. It all depends a lot on personal anatomy.

The ground nut is kind of like if you took six gigantic filberts, mutated them to have an almost squash-like texture (still pretty tough, though), and put them in a coconut shell. Kind of. The flavor is mild but distinct, and might taste toxic to the human tongue, if we could get human tongues on the Sunspot.

Goreth, who is visiting via nanite exobody, says it tastes like a cross between cinnamon flavored yogurt and fennel, with a water chestnut base.

But, that's using nanite taste buds configured by the Network's interpretations of Goreth's memories. There's no way of knowing how that would work for Goreth's original biological tongue (which is back in Portland, currently).

The utensils depicted are a pair of spear-spoons and a dining claw. If you want to open the ground nut traditionally, you stab it with the spear-spoons and pry it apart, then you use one spoon and the dining claw to dig out the meat and eat it. Or you use your own claws (and/or beak, if you have it).

Of course, you can also just tell some nanites to cut it up into neat bite sized pieces for you. But a lot of people still prefer to do things by hand and mouth.