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ryttu3k · 6 months

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Not a clue how many vegan followers who enjoy cruises I have, but I want to stick the pictures I took of the main dining room vegan options somewhere, and it may as well be here! We ate at the main dining room five of the seven nights. Will include the night, the official description, my image, and a brief thought.

This was for a seven-day Australian domestic cruise on Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas. The nights we skipped were days 4 (British night, vegan options were garden salad, butternut squash curry that was available in the buffet anyway, and a vegan berry sundae), and days 6 (Royal Night, the other formal night - vegan options were a citrus/avocado/melon salad, stuffed red bell pepper, and a chilled banana-cocoa custard). Our sailing did not include Mexican Night (disappointingly, some interesting stuff on there!) or Mediterranean Night (exact same items as Bon Voyage).

Day 1: Welcome Aboard

Starter: Roasted Tomato Soup. A blend of seasoned vine-ripened Roma tomatoes topped with crunchy garlic ciabatta croutons and basil pesto.

A very tasty small serve of soup.

Main: Herb-Crusted Stuffed Portobello. With vegan creamed spinach and fluffy vegetable couscous, baked until golden in marinara sauce and herb oil.

Whoops, I started on this one before I took a photo. It was very round! The couscous was good.

Dessert: Peanut-Caramel Bar. Crispy peanut butter rice square with a touch of maple syrup over a sweet mixed berry compote.

No compote, actual fresh berries. I do love peanut butter and caramel, although it did feel fairly simple.

Day 2: Italian Night

Starter: Golden Polenta Fries with Spicy Dip. Crispy baked corn polenta served with a chilled creamy hazelnut-red pepper spread.

Delish, the sauce was fantastic. Kind of wanted seconds.

Main: Vegan Spaghetti Bolognese. Al dente pasta in a rich marinara sauce with hearty mushrooms and a tofu crumble.

It was... edible! Bizarrely, the tofu crumble seemed to be silken tofu? I got the impression it'd be more parmesan-like. This one was just okay.

Dessert: Crumbly Oat and Berry Bar. Layers of jam and brown-sugar-crusted oats baked fresh and topped with berries and mint.

Very tasty, although again, it felt a bit basic (and there was no mint at all).

Day 3: French Night (formal)

Starter: Creamy Butternut Squash Soup. Roasted harvest squash blended with coconut milk topped with crisp toasted pumpkin seeds.

Only a small serve, but an excellent pumpkin soup.

Main: Spring Pea and Asparagus Risotto. Creamy short-grained rice in simmering pea and mint sauce with jumbo tender asparagus.

Felt... sparse. These are not jumbo asparagus, RC! The peas were either frozen or freeze-dried? Not great. Pretty disappointing for formal night.

Dessert: Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies. Homestyle favorite served with fresh raspberries.

These, at least, were delish. Raspberry, single, lmao. Odd choice for formal night, though.

Day 5: Caribbean Night

Starter: Green Lentil Soup. Hearty lentils simmered in a San Marzano tomato base with fragrant rosemary. AND Maple-Soy Tofu and Avocado Salad. Chilled marinated tofu tossed with plump grape tomatoes, ripe avocado, and toasted white sesame seeds.

Two, two vegan starters! Got both, for Science. The soup was delish, and the tofu was beautifully done, although avocado lovers would be deeply disappointed by only two little cubes.

Main: Stuffed Grilled Eggplant. Whole wheat couscous with pomegranate seeds and bell peppers layered inside grilled eggplant, with minted cucumber and a spring onion dressing.

No pomegranate to be found, but otherwise extremely tasty.

Dessert: Vegan Fudge Brownie. Rich chocolate brownie with sweet whipped cream and caramel sauce.

The 'cream' felt odd, but the giant scoop of ganache more than made up for it. Delish brownie, very fudgy and much better than the cakey brownies they had up at Windjammer.

Day 7: Bon Voyage

Starter: Pan-Seared Asparagus. Jumbo green asparagus with creamy white bean hummus and a hazelnut-basil pesto drizzle.

Again! These are not jumbo asparagus! Tasted great, especially the hazelnut pesto, and Mum and I both got seconds of it, just... not much to it.

Main: Vegetable Greek Moussaka. Layers of grilled eggplant, Roma tomatoes and tender potatoes and onion, topped with panko breadcrumbs and served with oregano-tomato salsa.

My favourite of the mains, really filling and tasty.

Dessert: Chocolate Cherry Tart. Vanilla tart shell with rich dark chocolate ganache and cherry filling, sweet whipped cream and lemon zest.

No lemon zest, but there was a maraschino cherry! Very tasty, albeit quite hard to eat! (The ganache would slide around on top of the cherry filling.) The whipped cream was a bit overly sweet.

Overall thoughts

Not bad, and there has at least been an attempt! Some items were... weirdly sparse, like the formal night risotto, and the starter serves were sometimes tiny. Also, they do not know the meaning of 'jumbo asparagus', apparently. Some pretty decent desserts, albeit some quite simple. On the plus side, it's not just a scoop of lemon sorbet or some fruit!

Vegans won't go hungry, although you may want a protein shake or bar or something too.

#vegan #food #royal caribbean #travel

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coffinsandcauldrons · 4 years

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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

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morethansalad · 6 years

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Heya I was wondering if you think it’s possible for anyone to be vegan? I’ve always been interested in trying but I have a lot of allergies (rice, corn, all types of melon, tomatoes, broccoli, nuts, seeds, peas, garlic, onion, chocolate, carrots, lettuce, sunflower seeds, strawberries, mango, pineapple, apples, and an oral allergy to bananas and avocados so I can only eat those cooked) that intimidate me out of it. Just curious if you have advice of any kind. Thanks!

Hello! First off, I have to say if you really want to go vegan then you can do it. Personally I believe that it is possible because most of what would change is the swap of meat for meat substitutes (many omnivore dishes contain ingredients that you are allergic to…also consider the fact that you’ll be ditching bad cholesterols :). I was also nervous about going vegan cuz i thought that my allergies to all nuts and many seeds would make things difficult (it seemed like a goodbye to all affordable forms of cheese–vegan or not). But I learned over the years that eating according to allergies (and other food choices that was better for my health–eg. plant based eating) is not a matter of restriction but finding alternatives (like a parent should do with a child with picky eating habits). I’ve become accustomed to tweaking recipes because of it. The biggest thing I would say that you would need to face is cooking more for yourself (but you may be used to that) and possibly costs (since you are allergic to some of the cheaper vegan foods). I can give my suggestions in three parts: allergen swaps, dish ideas, other eating tips.

i. Allergen Swap Ideas (considering similar taste, use, and/or nutritional value)Rice (easy replacement!) –> wheat flour, wheat germ, quinoa, barley, oats, pasta, couscous Corn –> cucumber, chickpeas, celeryMelons –> other fruits with high water content eg. grapefruit, blueberries, peaches, pears, pomegranatesTomatoes –> persimmons, olives, bell pepper, beets, sauces with different bases (red pepper, sweet potato)Broccoli –> cauliflower (if you can), brussel sprouts, artichoke, asparagus, celeryNuts & seeds –> chia seeds (if you can, i’m allergic to all but these)Peas –> beans (and there are so many to choose from), edamame, okraGarlic –> ginger, mushroomsOnion –> celery, bell peppers, fennel, celeriac, ginger, cumin (but if your allergy is only specific to traditional white onions and not other types of onion you can use shallots, chives, scallions)Chocolate –> carobCarrots –> squash, parsnips, beets, rhubarbLettuce –> cabbage, spinach, kale, collard greens, celery, argulaStrawberries –> raspberries, blueberries, grapes, blackberriesMango –> coconut, dragonfruit, Pineapple –> prickly pear, star fruit, jackfruit, kiwiApple –> peaches, plums, datesBanana –> plantain (if you can), oranges, full fat coconut milk (for making nice cream)

ii. Possible Dish IdeasSome vegan food staples:Baked fries (sweet potato, potato, parsnip, etc), hummus and corn-free chips, icecream (arrowroot powder + coconut cream) with date caramel sauce, pancakes, nut free granola (bars), mac n cheese, soups (so customizable!), chickpea omelette, mug cakes, sandwiches/subs, salads, casseroles, overnight oats, sweet potato pizza

iii. Other eating tips (generally for new vegans)-Caloric + nutritional intake are so crucial to get a hang of on a vegan diet. And with your allergies, many foods will be less accessible so you’ll want to compensate for that fact especially as you first try to navigate the lifestyle.-Supplemental foods: spirulina, moringa, carob, microgreens/sprouts, nutritional yeast, goji berries-Explore other cuisine-Berries for antioxidants-Teas (hibiscus, licorice, peppermint)-Listen to your body. Feed it if you feel hungry-Vitamin C –> helps iron absorption-Omega 3s –> soy products like tofu or edamame-B12 –> fortified plant milks and nutritional yeast-Get familiar with more herbs to give your dishes variety

Let me know if you have more questions :)

#asks #vegan #veganism #allergies #nutrition

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maepolzine · 6 years

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Stardew Valley: Gift Guide

In Stardew Valley, in order to gain friendship with the community you need to give the residents gifts found throughout the world. Everyone has different gifts they absolutely love and others they cannot stand. So I thought I would put together a little guide on what every characters loves the most. Now there are some universals that apply to every villager so that is listed at the top of this list. You can gift villagers gifts once a day but up to a max of twice a week.

Universals

These apply to everyone unless it is falls into a different category for the villagers.

Loves: Prismatic Shard & Rabbit's Foot

Likes: All Artisan Goods (expect Oil and Void Mayonnaise), all Cooking (expect Bread, Fried Egg, and Strange Bun), all flowers (expect poppy), all fruit tree fruit, all gems, all vegetables (expect hops and wheat), life elixir, and maple syrup.

Neutrals: Bread, clam, coral, duck feather, fried eggs, hops, nautilus shell, rainbow shell, sweet gem berry, truffle, wheat, and wool.

Dislikes: Building materials, bombs, crafted floors & paths, fences, fertilizer, all fish (expect clam, carp, and snails), all geode minerals, all seeds, all sprinklers, all tackle, and most metal goods

Hates: All artifacts, all bait, all crafted artisan equipment, all crafted lighting, all miscellaneous crafted items, all furniture, all monster loot, and all trash.

Villagers

Abigail (Birthday: Fall 13)

Loves - Amethyst, blackberry cobbler, chocolate cake, pufferfish, pumpkin, and spicy eel.

Likes - Quartz.

Neutral - All milk, all mushrooms (except red), daffodil, dandelion, hazelnut, leek, snow yam, and winter root.

Dislikes - All eggs, all fruit (except fruit tree fruit), all vegetables (except wheat, hops and pumpkin), sugar, and wild horseradish.

Hates - Clay and holly.

Alex (Birthday: Summer 13)

Loves - Complete breakfast and salmon dinner.

Likes - All eggs (except void egg)

Neutral - All fruit (except fruit tree fruit and salmonberry), all milk, all mushrooms (except red), daffodil, dandelion, hazelnut, leek, snow yam, and winter root.

Dislikes - Salmonberry and wild horseradish.

Hates - Holly and quartz.

Caroline (Birthday: Winter 7)

Loves - Fish taco and summer spangle.

Likes - Daffodil.

Neutral - All eggs (except void egg), all fruit (except fruit tree fruit, and salmonberry), and all milk.

Dislikes - All mushrooms (except red), amaranth, dandelion, duck mayonnaise, hazelnut, holly, leek, mayonnaise, snow yam, wild horseradish, and winter root.

Hates - Quartz and salmonberry.

Clint (Birthday: Winter 26)

Loves - Amethyst, aquamarine, artichoke dip, emerald, fiddlehead risotto, gold bar, iridium bar, jade, omni geode, ruby, and topaz.

Likes - Copper bar and iron bar.

Neutral - All eggs (except void egg), all fruit (except fruit tree fruit and salmonberry), all milk, all mushrooms (except red), coal, daffodil, dandelion, gold ore, hazelnut, iridium ore, leek, refined quartz, snow yam, and winter root.

Dislikes - All flowers (except poppy), quartz, salmonberry, and wild horseradish.

Hates - Holly.

Demetrius (Birthday: Summer 19)

Loves - Bean hotpot, ice cream, rice pudding, and strawberry.

Likes - All eggs (except void egg), all fruit (except strawberry), and purple mushroom.

Neutral - All fish (except carp and snail), all milk, all mushrooms (except purple and red), daffodil, dandelion, hazelnut, leek, snow yam, wild horseradish, and winter root.

Dislikes - Quartz.

Hates - Holly.

Dwarf (Birthday: Summer 22)

Loves - Amethyst, aquamarine, emerald, jade, omni geode, ruby and topaz.

Likes - Dwarf gadget, dwarf scroll I - IV, dwarvish helm, and quartz.

Neutral - All fruit (except fruit tree fruit and salmonberry), solar essence, and void essence.

Dislikes - All eggs, all milk, all mushroom (except red), daffodil, dandelion, hazelnut, holly, leek, salmonberry, snow yam, wild horseradish, and winter root.

Hates - None.

Elliot (Birthday: Fall 5)

Loves - Crab cakes, duck feather, lobster, pomegranate, and tom kha soup.

Likes - All fruit (except pomegrante and salmonberry), octopus, and squid.

Neutral - All eggs (except void egg), and all fish (except carp, lobster, octopus, sea cucumber, snails, and squid)

Dislikes - All milk, all mushrooms (except red), daffodil, dandelion, hazelnut, holly, leek, pizza, snow yam, wild horseradish, and winter root.

Hates - Amaranth, quartz, salmonberry, and sea cucumber.

Emily (Birthday: Spring 27)

Loves - Amethyst, aquamarine, cloth, emerald, jade, ruby, survival burger, topaz, and wool.

Likes - Daffodil and quartz.

Neutral - All eggs (except void egg), all fruit (except fruit tree fruit and salmonberry), all milk, all mushrooms (except red), dandelion, hazelnut, leek, snow yam, wild horseradish, and winter root.

Dislikes - Fried eel, ice cream, rice pudding, salmonberry, and spicy eel.

Hates - Fish taco, holly, maki roll, salmon dinner, and sashimi.

Evelyn (Birthday: Winter 20)

Loves - Beet, chocolate cake, diamond, fairy rose, stuffing, and tulip.

Likes - All milk and daffodil.

Neutral - All eggs (except void egg), all fruit (except fruit tree fruit, salmonberry and spice berry), all mushrooms (except red), dandelion, hazelnut, leek, snow yam, and winter root.

Dislikes - Quartz and wild horseradish.

Hates - All fish, clam, clay, coral, fried eel, garlic, holly, maki roll, salmonberry, sashimi, spice berry, spicy eel, and trout soup.

George (Birthday: Fall 24)

Loves - Fried mushroom and leek.

Likes - Daffodil.

Neutral - All eggs (except void egg), all fruit (except fruit tree fruit and salmonberry), all milk, all mushrooms (except red), hazelnut, snow yam, and winter root.

Dislikes - All flowers (except poppy), salmonberry, and wild horseradish.

Hates - Clay, dandelion, holly, and quartz.

Gus (Birthday: Summer 8)

Loves - Diamond, escargot, fish taco, and orange.

Likes - Daffodil.

Neutral - All eggs (except void egg), all fruit (except fruit tree fruit and salmonberry), all milk, all mushrooms (except red), dandelion, leek, hazelnut, snow yam, and winter root).

Dislikes - Salmonberry and wild horseradish.

Hates - Coleslaw, holly, and quartz.

Haley (Birthday: Spring 14)

Loves - Coconut, fruit salad, pink cake, and sunflower.

Likes - Daffodil.

Neutral - None.

Dislikes - All eggs, all fruit (except coconut), all mushrooms (except red), all vegetables (except hops and wheat), dandelion, hazelnut, holly, leek, quartz, snow yam, and winter root.

Hates - All fish, clay, prismatic shard, and wild horseradish.

Harvey (Birthday: Winter 14)

Loves - Coffee, pickles, super meal, truffle oil, and wine.

Likes - All fruit (except salmonberry and spice berry), all mushrooms (except red), daffodil, dandelion, duck egg, duck feather, goat milk, hazelnut, holly, large goat milk, leek, quartz, snow yam, spring onion, wild horseradish, and winter root.

Neutral - All eggs (except duck egg and void egg), large milk, and milk.

Dislikes - Bread. cheese, and goat cheese.

Hates - Coral, nautilus shell, rainbow shell, salmonberry, and spice berry.

Jas (Birthday: Summer 4)

Loves - Fairy rose, pink cake, and plum pudding.

Likes - Coconut and daffodil.

Neutral - All milk.

Dislikes - All eggs, all fruit (except coconut and fruit tree fruit), all mushroom (except red), all vegetables (except hops and wheat), dandelion, hazelnut, holly, leek, quartz, snow yam, and winter root.

Hates - All artisan goods (except mead and oil), clay, and wild horseradish.

Jodi (Birthday: Fall 11)

Loves - Chocolate cake, crispy bass, diamond, eggplant parmesan, fried eel, pancakes, rhubarb pie, and vegetable medley.

Likes - All eggs (except void egg), all fruit (except spice berry), and all milk.

Neutral - None.

Dislikes - All mushroom (except red), garlic, hazelnut, holly, leek, quartz, snow yam, wild horseradish, and winter root.

Hates - Daffodil, dandelion, and spice berry.

Kent (Birthday: Spring 4)

Loves - Fiddlehead risotto and roasted hazelnuts.

Likes - All eggs (except void egg), all fruit, and daffodil.

Neutral - All mushroom (except red), dandelion, hazelnut, leek, wild horseradish, and winter root.

Dislikes - Quartz and snow yam.

Hates - All milk, algae soup, holly, sashimi, and tortilla.

Krobus (Birthday: Winter 1)

Loves - Diamond, iridium bar, pumpkin, void egg, void mayonnaise, and wild horseradish.

Likes - Gold bar and diamond.

Neutral - All eggs (except void egg), all milk, and all fruit (except fruit tree fruit and salmonberry).

Dislikes - All cooking (except bread, fried egg, and strange bun), all mushroom (except red), daffodil, dandelion, hazelnut, holly, leek, life elixir, salmonberry, snow yam, and winter root.

Hates - None.

Leah (Birthday: Winter 23)

Loves - Goat cheese, poppyseed muffin, salad, stir fry, truffle, vegetable medley, and wine.

Likes - All eggs (except void egg), all fruit, all milk, all mushrooms (except red), daffodil, driftwood, hazelnut, holly, leek, snow yam, spring onion, wild horseradish, and winter root.

Neutral - None.

Dislikes - All foraged minerals (except earth crystals), all gems (except diamond and prismatic shards), carp surprise, cookie, fried egg, ice cream, pink cake, rice pudding, seaweed, survival burger, and tortilla.

Hates - Bread, hashbrowns, pancakes, pizza, and void egg.

Lewis (Birthday: Spring 7)

Loves - Autumn's bounty, glazed yams, hot pepper, and vegetable medley.

Likes - Blueberry, cactus fruit, and coconut.

Neutral - All eggs (except void egg), all fruit (except blueberry, cactus fruit, coconut, fruit tree fruit, hot pepper, and salmonberry), all mushrooms (except red), daffodil, dandelion, hazelnut, leek, snow yam, and winter root.

Dislikes - All milk, salmonberry, and wild horseradish.

Hates - Holly and quartz.

Linus (Birthday: Winter 3)

Loves - Blueberry tart, cactus fruit, coconut, dish o' the sea, and yam.

Likes - All eggs (except yoid egg), all milk, All fruits (except cactus fruit and coconut), all mushroom (except red), daffodil, dandelion, hazelnut, holly, leek, snow yam, spring onion, wild horseradish, and winter root.

Neutral - All fish (except carp and snail)

Dislikes - All foraged minerals, and all gems (except diamond and prismatic shard).

Hates - None.

Marnie (Birthday: Fall 18)

Loves - Diamond, farmer's lunch, pink cake, and pumpkin pie.

Likes - All eggs (except void egg), all milk, and quartz.

Neutral - All fruit (except fruit tree fruit and salmonberry), all mushrooms (except red), daffodil, dandelion, hazelnut, leek, snow yam, and winter root.

Dislikes - Salmonberry, seaweed, wild horseradish.

Hates - Clay and holly.

Maru (Birthday: Summer 10)

Loves - Battery pack, cauliflower, cheese cauliflower, diamond, gold bar, iridium bar, miner's treat, pepper poppers, rhubarb pie, and strawberry.

Likes - Copper bar, iron bar, oak resin, pine tar, and quartz.

Neutral - All eggs (except void egg), all fruit (except blackberry, crystal fruit, fruit tree fruit, salmonberry and strawberry), all milk, all mushrooms (except common and red), daffodil, dandelion, hazelnut, leek, wild horseradish, and winter root)

Dislikes - Blackberry, common mushroom, crystal fruit, maple syrup, and salmonberry.

Hates - Holly, honey, pickles, snow yam, and truffle.

Pam (Birthday: Spring 18)

Loves - Beer, cactus fruit, glazed yams, mead, pale ale, parsnip, and parsnip soup.

Likes - All fruit (except cactus fruit), all milk, and daffodil.

Neutral - All fish (except carp, octopus, snail, and squid), all mushrooms (except red), dandelion, hazelnut, leek, snow yam, and winter root.

Dislikes - All eggs, quartz, and wild horseradish.

Hates - Holly, octopus, and squid.

Penny (Birthday: Fall 2)

Loves - Diamond, emerald, melon, poppy, poppyseed muffin, red plate, roots platter, sandfish, and tom kha soup.

Likes - All milk, dandelion, and leek.

Neutral - All eggs (except void egg), all fruit (except fruit tree fruit, grape, melon, and salmonberry), all mushrooms (except red and purple), daffodil, hazelnut, snow yam, wild horseradish, and winter root.

Dislikes - Algae soup, duck feather, pale broth, purple mushroom, quartz, red mushroom, salmonberry, and wool.

Hates - Beer, grape, holly, hops, mead, pale ale, rabbit's foot, and wine.

Pierre (Birthday: Spring 26)

Loves - Fried calamari.

Likes - All eggs (except void eggs), all milk, daffodil, and dandelion.

Neutral - All fruit (except fruit tree fruit, and salmonberry)

Dislikes - All foraged minerals, all gems (except diamon and prismatic shard), all mushrooms (except red), hazelnut, holly, leek, salmonberry, snow yam, wild horseradish, and winter root.

Hates - All fish, corn, garlic, parsnip soup, and tortilla.

Robin (Birthday: Fall 21)

Loves - Goat cheese, peach, and spaghetti.

Likes - All milk, all fruit (except peach), hardwood, and quartz.

Neutral - All eggs (except Void egg), all mushrooms (except red), daffodil, dandelion, hazelnut, leek, snow yam, and winter root.

Dislikes - Wild horseradish.

Hates - Holly.

Sam (Birthday: Summer 17)

Loves - Cactus fruit, maple bar, pizza, and tigerseye.

Likes - All eggs (except void egg), and joja cola.

Neutral - All fruit (except cactus fruit, fruit tree fruit, and salmonberry) and all milk.

Dislikes - All mushrooms (except red), all vegetables (except hops and wheat), dandelion, daffodil, hazelnut, holly, leek, quartz, salmonberry, seaweed, snow yam, wild horseradish, and winter root.

Hates - Coal, copper bar, duck mayonnaise, gold bar, gold ore, iridium bar, iridium ore, iron bar, mayonnaise, pickles, and refined quartz.

Sandy (Birthday: Fall 15)

Loves - Crocus, Daffodil, and sweat pea.

Likes - All fruit, goat milk, large goat milk, quartz, and wool.

Neutral - All eggs (except void egg), all mushroom (except red), dandelion, hazelnut, large milk, leek, milk, snow yam, wild horseradish, and winter root.

Dislikes - None.

Hates - Holly.

Sebastian (Birthday: Winter 10)

Loves - Frozen tear, obsidian, pumpkin soup, sashimi, and void egg.

Likes - Quartz.

Neutral - All fruits (except fruit tree fruit and salmonberry), all fish (except carp and snails), and all milk.

Dislikes - All flowers (except poppy), all mushrooms (except red), daffodil, dandelion, hazelnut, holly, leek, salmonberry, wild horseradish, and winter root.

Hates - All artisan goods (except coffee, mead, and oil), all eggs (except void eggs), clay, complete breakfast, farmer's lunch, and omelet.

Shane (Birthday: Spring 20)

Loves - Beer, hot pepper, pepper popper, and pizza.

Likes - All eggs (except void egg) and all fruit (except hot pepper).

Neutral - All milk.

Dislikes - All mushrooms (except red), daffodil, dandelion, hazelnut, holly, leek, seaweed, snow yam, wild horseradish, and winter root.

Hates - Pickles and quartz.

Vincent (Birthday: Spring 10)

Loves - Cranberry candy, grape, and pink cake.

Likes - Coconut and daffodil.

Neutral - All milk.

Dislikes - All eggs, all fruit (except coconut, grape and fruit tree fruit), all mushrooms (except red), all vegetables (except hops and wheat), dandelion, hazelnut, holly, leek, quartz, snow yam, and winter root.

Hates - All artisan goods (except mead and oil), clay, and wild horseradish.

Willy (Birthday: Summer 24)

Loves - Catfish, diamond, iridium bar, mead, octopus, pumpkin, sea cucumber, and sturgeon.

Likes - Gold bar, lingcod, quartz, and tiger trout.

Neutral - All eggs (except void eggs), all fish, all fruit (except fruit tree fruit and salmonberry), and all milk.

Dislikes - All cooking, all mushrooms (except red), daffodil, dandelion, hazelnut, holly, leek, salmonberry, slime, snow yam, wild horseradish, and winter root.

Hates - None

Wizard (Birthday: Winter 17)

Loves - Purple mushroom, solar essence, super cucumber, and void essense

Likes - All geode minerals and quartz

Neutral - All fruit (except fruit tree fruit and salmonberry)

Dislikes - All eggs, all milk, all mushrooms (except red and purple), daffodil, dandelion, hazelnut, holly, leek, salmonberry, slime, snow yam, wild horseradish, and winter root.

Hates - None

#video game #stardew valley #gift guide #gifts

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allwaysfull · 4 years

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Cooking From Scratch | PCC Community Markets

Breakfast

Stir-Fried Cabbage w Fried Eggs

Whole Grains, Nuts, and Seeds Granola

Rhubarb-Cardamom Muffins

Heavenly Scones

Potato and Egg Baskets

Berry Cobbler Overnight Oatmeal

Baked Dutch Baby Pancakes

Cornmeal Pancakes/Quick Mixed Berry Syrus

Cheesy Egg Boats

Warm Grapefruit w Honey and Ginger

Carrot Wheat Waffles

Chilaquiles

Hash Primer | Sweet Potato Hash

Soups and Stews

Tiger Mountain Turkey Chili

Spring Pea Soup

Butternut Squash-Apple Soup

Egyptian Red Lentil Soup

Spicy Pork and Sweet Potato Stew

Lentil and White Bean Stew

Broccoli, Lemon, and Parmesan Soup

Asparagus Vichyssoise

Cauliflower-Cheddar Soup

Chowder Primer | Tarragon Corn Chowder

Salads

Grilled Corn Salad w Goat Cheese

Apple, Bok Choy, and Carrot Slaw

California Potato Salad

Blueberry-Nectarine Caprese Salad

Roasted Cherry, Chorizo and Orzo Salad

Spiced Squash Salad w Lentils and Goat Cheese

Emerald City Salad

Endive Salad w Bacon, Blue Cheese, and Pears

Citrus Beet Slaw

Walnut-Beet Salad

Kale and Quinoa Salad w Lemon-Garlic Dressing

Hearty Greens Caesar (w Chard and Kale) | Caesar Dressing

Peach and Pickled Onion Salad w Brown Rice

Perfect Protein Salad w Spelt, Chickpeas, Cucumber, Carrot, Pepper

Preserved Lemon and Anchovies w Fennel | Quick Pickled Lemons

Artichoke and Greens Salad

Shredded Seasonal Vegetables w Lime-Peanut Dressing (Som Tum)

Vinaigrette Primer

Cara Cara and Blood Orange Salad w Sweet Chili-Sesame Vinaigrette

Main Courses

Spice-Rubbed Grilled Pork Chops

Fennel and Basil Lasagna

Slow-Roasted Salmon

Pomegranate Molasses Grilled Chicken

Curried Lentil and Mango Wraps

Steph’s Tofu

Roasted Leg of Lamb Stuffed w Herbs and Garlic

Grass-Fed Prime Rib

Dry-Brined Roast Turkey

Halibut w Ginger-Rhubarb Sauce

Beef and Bean Enchiladas

Spicy Chicken Thighs

Marinades Primer | Basic, Italian, Mexican, Japanese, Jordanian

Sesame-Ginger London Broil

Side Dishes

Asparagus w White Beans and Hazelnuts

Edamame and Chickpeas w Tahini Dressing

Roasted Cauliflower and Kohlrabi w Lemon-Tahini Sauce

Pan-Roasted Sweet Potatoes w Cranberries and Pecans

Roasted Brussels Sprouts Caesar

Summertime Fritters

Roasted Cumin Carrots

Oven-Roasted Caponata

Emmer Farro w Tangerines and Persimmons

Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad

Sherried Leek and Chanterelle Gravy

Stuffing Primer | Cornbread, Wild Rice, Rye Bread, Sougdough, Quinoa

Easy Week-Night Meals

Chicken Piccata Salad w Grilled Lemons

Spicy Tofu and Spelt

Seared Scallops w Arugula Pesto

Italian Sausages w Roasted Grapes

Burrito Bowls

Chicken Potpie w Dill Buttermilk Biscuits

Quinoa Enchilada Bake

Linguine w Asparagus and Peas

Asparagus Ravioli Salad

Shrimp and Grits

Creamy Winter Squash Fettuccine

Chicken Quesadillas w Apple Salsa

Egg Korma

Thai Steak Salad

Stir-Fry Primer | Pork, Tofu, Flank Steak, Shrimp, Chicken

Garlicky Green Beans and Shrimp

Snack & Apps

Grilled Plum and Nectarine Salsa

Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Fresh Fava Bean Hummus

Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Spread (Muhammara)

Cornmeal, Parmesan, and Thyme Crackers

Avocado Toast w Goat Cheese and Radishes

Nut and Honey Clusters

Mango and Avocado Fresh Rolls

Crostini w Goat Cheese and Rhubarb-Thyme Jam

Feta and Sun-Dried Tomato Spread

Spicy Herb-Roasted Nuts

Lentil and Walnut Pâté

Roasted Sweet Potato Dip

Spicy Peanut Popcorn

Energy Bar Primer | Oats, Spelt, Rice, Rye

Drinks

Cold Brew Coffee

Hibiscus Tea Concentrate

Sparkling Blueberry Lemonade

Mango Lassi

Honeydew-Lemongrass Agua Fresca

Pineapple-Buttermilk Smoothie

Mexican Hot Chocolate (Champurrado)

Zesty Fall Cider

Golden Milk

Ginger-Cranberry Kombucha Mimosa

Kimchi Bloody Mary

Orange-Kümmel Cocktail

Sangria Primer | Rosé, Lillet, Cointreau, Viognier, Riesling, Lambrusco, Prosecco, Rioja, Blanca

Desserts

Avocado Brownies

Cherry-Balsamic Upside-Down Cake

Flourless Chocolate Crinkles

Finnish Buttermilk Cake

Hibiscus Lemon Bars

Flourless Peanut Butter-Oatmeal Cookies

Roasted Rhubarb and Strawberries

Vegan Gingersnaps

Salted Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake

Plum Hand Pies

Crisps & Crumbles Primer | Rhubarb, Mangoes, Sour Cherries, Apricots, Nectarines, Raspberries, Sweet Potatoes, Pears, Cranberries, Bananas

#cooking from scratch #pcc community markets #building blocks #seasonal #seasonal food #basics

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foodtheywrote · 4 years

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food+drink from IT’S NOT ALL DOWNHILL FROM HERE by Terry McMillan

(these are all Kindle highlights. please let me know in the comments if you have other mentions of food and/ or drink in this book.)

1. buffet of fried chicken, BBQ ribs, baked beans, au gratin potatoes, some kind of salad, collard greens, and cornbread.

2. chocolate cake

3. angel hair pasta with prawns, some garlic bread, and a good salad

4. We could have some raspberry sorbet and not too many glasses of wine so that we still have energy...

5. glass of water with a slice of cucumber resting between tiny ice cubes.

6. ...a large plate of figs, squares of dark and white chocolate, green grapes, and four or five different types of cheese. Beige crackers are spread out like cards on a blackjack table.

7. ...all kinds of casseroles and bowls of fried chicken and a honey-baked ham and macaroni and cheese on the table, and all four burners had pots with steam bursting out of the tops of them. I saw squares of yellow cornbread and collard greens and sweet potatoes in chafing dishes.

8. ...two glass pitchers of lemonade and iced tea.

9. We both laughed, and I remember throwing a piece of French bread at him and missing. B. B. King—who still was very quick at the time—grabbed it in his mouth and took off. Carl was lucky I didn’t grab a handful of my delicious spaghetti and meatballs, or he’d have been covered in it!

10. ...candied yam.

11. ... fried chicken and collard greens. Lucky also had macaroni and cheese, which I passed on.

12. She then bit off a big piece of honey cornbread. “Neither one of us should even be in here,” I said as I looked down at my plate. The chicken was fried. I could see the ham in the collard greens. The candied yams had brown sugar and butter oozing out of them. And then there was my beautiful cornbread. Did I really need to eat all this?

13. ...double cheeseburger, some soft fries, a diet Coke, and three farewell Twizzlers.

14. “I made lasagna and a salad and as you can see, French bread and steamed asparagus.”

15. When I went to put my registration back inside the glove compartment, staring at me was a brand-new package of Twizzlers.

16. “I’ll have the pizza with ground beef, but with no beans, no sour cream, and no avocado.” “Anything else?” “I would like to try the fried ice cream.” “To drink?” “I’ll have a virgin margarita.” “What kind, sir?” “A normal one.” I winked at her, so she knew I wanted my regular: combination chicken tacos and chicken enchiladas with sour cream. All the combos come with beans and rice and I almost always end up taking something home. I ate guacamole and chips and Kwame drank what was really just lemonade...

17. I grabbed the tasteless granola, some raspberries, and low-fat milk...

18. ...string beans and that stuff with the scrambled eggs in it again?”

19. ...pot stickers and various types of chow fun

20. ...the white boxes that we knew were pot stickers and brown and white rice, and the fortune cookies, at least ten of them.

21. But I ordered a low-fat mocha latte with no sugar instead.

22. I just made a strong pot of Peet’s Sumatra and I baked a delicious apple pie for Joe.

23. I could hardly eat the stroganoff, which was terrible, and also because I had snuck a hamburger (not cheeseburger) with small fries before I came over...

24. “I got lasagna and sourdough bread, and a Caesar salad and asparagus for you...

25. Kwame lifted the wide lasagna noodles and let them fall back on top of the red meat sauce. Then he pulled on the cheese to form a string...

26. ...from about eight different salads, we chose four and a bowl of chunky homemade vegetable soup.

27. ...red miso short ribs, Thai chicken meatballs, and shredded jerk chicken floating in thick golden sauce...

28. We had to order the seasoned rice and bread. At checkout, we decided to get the salad and soup to go and bought two of those little round macaroon cookies that come from France. I ordered watermelon mint lemonade...

29. ....finest halibut for you along with baked sweet potatoes and a salad and brown rice.

30. I figured it wouldn’t hurt to have a drumstick and a wing on hand for a late-night snack.

31. ...last two kosher hot dogs and a few French fries and a half hour later, I scraped the vanilla out of the ice cream sandwich and put it on a saucer...

32. ...sweet potato pies, peach cobbler, bread pudding, and apple pies—

33. ...I sliced apples. I opened ten cans of peaches. I boiled sweet potatoes and mashed them with cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, eggs, vanilla flavor, and a drop of bourbon. I made bread pudding that was so fluffy it almost floated out of the little baking dishes I bought. The peach juice boiled onto the aluminum foil I knew to put under the cobbler because it happens every year.

34. lobster tails with butter and baked potatoes with chives, sour cream, and butter and a salad and sourdough bread

35. I did not want to go out for cake and ice cream.

36. I was overdue for a cheeseburger and fries. I had been good. I could count how many I’d had since I got back from Las Vegas, which was almost two months ago: five. I could also count how many times I went to Carol’s and had their French toast with bacon: three.

37. ...once she had it, she would have to pretend fried chicken and candied yams and honey cornbread would kill her.

38. “Yes, I would like to have a double cheeseburger with a purple onion and a small order of fries.” “What kind of cheese would you like on that burger?” the voice said. “Cheddar. Oh, and can you also put pickles on it?” “You got it. Any of our delicious desserts strike your eye? Our apple pie is killer and our ice cream sundaes are made with the best chocolate syrup. And there’s a new flavor of ice cream to choose: strawberry cheesecake.”

39. ...two thick pieces of French toast with butter, drenched with maple syrup, two strips of bacon, a glass of orange juice, and a cup of coffee. With two packets of Splenda.

40. We’re having marinated rib-eyes, steamed brown rice, no bread, a salad with oil and vinegar, and sparkling water for me and Loretha, right, Lo?”

41. “And for dessert?” Sadie asked suspiciously. “Fruit salad. Take it or leave it.”

42. ...bought a slice of pepperoni pizza, a salad, a Diet Coke, and a chocolate chip cookie.

43. ...cottage cheese, scrambled eggs, a small piece of chicken breast, and a peach that she was already cutting.

44. I took a long sip of my detoxifying apple-cucumber-celery-spinach-cranberry-pomegranate drink, and then stared at my steel-cut oatmeal with no raisins and definitely no brown sugar.

45. ...that Hawaiian French toast with the rum-battered Kona-coffee whipped cream and pineapple marmalade

46. I ate an apple. And half of a whole wheat English muffin that I toasted and spread this stuff called ghee that Jonas told me to buy instead of butter. It tasted like butter but better. I wanted a glass of orange juice so bad

47. ...chocolate chip cookie or a juicy cheeseburger with fries and a vanilla shake.

48. ...did not put any sugar in my coffee but I did put in cream. I was starting to get used to it. And instead of eating French toast or pancakes topped with bananas and hot syrup or waffles with hot syrup or eggs and bacon with hash browns and toast with butter and jelly, I had plain yogurt with berries and whole wheat toast.

49. ...salad with a thousand different vegetables and cooked prawns and then chunks of chicken and oil and vinegar dressing. I did eat a breadstick.

50. ...baked chicken. Brown rice. A salad. Steamed vegetables. I passed on the sourdough bread and butter.

51. Jonas has made an amazing tofu stir-fry if you’d like to have dinner with us.” “No thanks.” “It’s also got ginger, carrots, string beans, and garlic, and a little soy sauce. You won’t even know it’s good for you.”

52. ...chipotle grilled pork tenderloin with strawberry-avocado salsa. And this is spicy brown rice. That’s spinach and onion couscous. Those are salmon fishcakes. And the salad is spinach, feta, and goat cheese.

53. ...triangle turkey sandwich...

54. ...eat the savory teriyaki beef I ordered along with a cup of hot water and lemon

55. purple sweet potato, almond milk, and ginger smoothies

#e-book #library book #It's Not All Downhill From Here by Terry McMillan #Terry McMillan #Food in Books #Drinks in Books #Food and Drink

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listsforseb · 4 years

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in game preferences

loves : frozen tear, obsidian, pumpkin soup, sashimi, void egg, golden pumpkin, magic rock candy, pearl, prismatic shard, rabbit's foot

likes : honey, cheese, goat cheese, coffee, green tea, juice, cloth, mayonnaise, duck mayonnaise, void mayonnaise, dinosaur mayonnaise, pickles, jelly, caviar, aged roe, ancient fruit, blackberry, blueberry, cactus fruit, cherry, coconut, cranberry, crystal fruit, grape, hot pepper, melon, rhubarb, spice berry, starfruit, strawberry, plum, flounder, quartz, salad, cauliflower, baked fish, parsnip soup, vegetable medley, fried calamari, lucky lunch, fried mushroom, pizza, bean hotpot, glazed yams, carp surprise, hashbrowns, pancakes, salmon dinner, fish taco, crispy bass, pepper poppers, tom kha soup, trout soup, chocolate cake, pink cake, rhubarb pie, cookie, spaghetti, fried eel, spicy eel, maki roll, tortilla, red plate, eggplant parmesan, rice pudding, ice cream, blueberry tart, autumn's bounty, super meal, cranberry sauce, stuffing, survival burger, dish o' the sea, miner's treat, roots platter, triple shot espresso, algae soup, pale broth, plum pudding, artichoke dip, stir fry, roasted hazelnuts, pumpkin pie, radish, salad, fruit salad, blackberry cobbler, cranberry candy, bruschetta, coleslaw, fiddlehead risotto, poppyseed muffin, chowder, fish stew, escargot, lobster bisque, maple bar, crab cakes, shrimp cocktail, life elixir, maple syrup, earth crystal, fire quartz, emerald, aquamarine, ruby, amethyst, topaz, jade, diamond, tigerseye, opal, fire opal, alemite, bixite, baryte, aerinite, calcite, dolomite, esperite, fluorapatite, geminite, helvite, jamborite, jagoite, kyanite, lunarite, malachite, neptunite, lemon stone, nekoite, orpiment, petrified slime, thunder egg, pyrite, ocean stone, ghost crystal, jasper, celestine, marble, sandstone, granite, basalt, limestone, soapstone, hematite, mudstone, slate, fairy stone, star shards, fiddlehead fern, amaranth, artichoke, beet, bok choy, cauliflower, corn, eggplant, garlic, green bean, hops, kale, parsnip, potato, pumpkin, radish, red cabbage, tea leaves, tomato, wheat, yam

neutral : fried egg, bread, hops, tea leaves, wheat, pufferfish, anchovy, tuna, sardine, bream, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, salmon, walleye, perch, carp, catfish, pike, sunfish, red mullet, herring, eel, octopus, red snapper, squid, sea cucumber, super cucumber, ghostfish, stonefish, ice pip, lava eel, sandfish, scorpion carp, midnight carp, sturgeon, tiger trout, bullhead, tilapia, chub, dorado, albacore, shad, lingcod, halibut, woodskip, void salmon, slimejack, midnight squid, spookfish, blobfish, crimson fish, angler, legend, glacierfish, mutant carp, lobster, clam, crayfish, crab, cockle, mussel, shrimp, periwrinkle, snail, oyster, seaweed, green algae, white algae, milk

dislikes : apple, salmonberry, pomegranate, peach, orange, apricot, chanterelle, common mushroom, daffodil, dandelion, hazelnut, holly, leek, morel, purple mushroom, snow yam, horseradish, winter root, unmilled rice, sweet pea, crocus, sunflower, tulip, summer spangle, fairy rose, blue jazz, wine, ale

hates : seafoam pudding, strange bun, poppies, clay, complete breakfast, farmer’s lunch, omelet, oil, beer

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vaishu0406-blog · 4 years

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Lab-3

Iranian cuisine

“History: Iranian cuisine contains Iran's cooking styles. The word Persian cuisine is also used as Iran is also known as Persia, although the ethnic Persians are just one of the indigenous ethnic groups that contributed to the culinary culture of Iran.

Typical Iranian main dishes are meat, vegetables, and nuts variations of rice. In addition to fruits such as plums, pomegranates, quince, prunes, apricots and raisins, herbs are often used. Characteristic Iranian flavours such as saffron, dried lime and other sour flavouring sources, cinnamon, turmeric and parsley are mixed and used in different dishes.

Agriculture: Approximately one-third of the total surface area of Iran is ideal for agriculture, but most of it is not under cultivation due to poor soil and lack of adequate water distribution in many areas. Only 12% of the total land area is being cultivated but less than one-third of the cultivated area is being irrigated; the remainder is committed to dryland farming. Around 92 percent of agricultural products depend on water. The most fertile soils are found in the western and northwestern parts of the country. Approximately 96% of Iran's food security index.”

“Crops:

1.wheat: Iran exported nearly 600,000 tonnes of wheat in 2007. In 2009, approximately 6 million tonnes of wheat will be imported from 15 countries due to the drought in 2008, making Iran the world's largest importer of wheat.

2. Rice: Iran has 3,800 units of rice milling (2009).[23 ] Iran's average rice consumption per capita is 45.5 kg, making Iranians the 13th largest consumer of rice.

3. Sugar: Iran had a total deficit of 400,000 tonnes to 600,000 tonnes of sugar in 2008. Over the past few years, sugar producers have suffered from large imports of cheap sugar, resulting in a 50 percent fall in the production capacity of the sugar industry in 2008.

4. Pistachio: Iran is the largest producer and exporter of pistachios in the world, followed by the United States and Turkey

5. Saffron: Iran is the largest producer of saffron with 93.7% of the world's total production

6. Tea: Tea production rose to 190,000 tons in 2007 from 130,000 tons in 2004. 75,000 tons of tea is smuggled into Iran each year

7. Fruits: Iran exported more than 35,000 tons of citrus fruits valued at $20.8 million to 36 countries in 2008.[35] Iran is among the largest producers of berries and stone fruits in the world, especially pomegranates, dates, figs and cherries

8. Horticulture: Close to 19 million tons of horticultural crops will be produced by the end of the Fourth Plan”

La Maison De Kebab Restaurant

Address: 820 Rue Atwater

Cuisine: Iranian/ Persian

The restaurant was giving us homely vibes. It has some Iranian artifacts like Persian hanging rugs, tile painting, table clothes.

The more interesting thing is the table cloth pattern represents Indian cultural patterns too. the shapes, patterns are more familiar with me as I am from India, I know its patterns very well. the major difference is that we use this type of pattern as our bed sheets.

My dish: Shirazi Salad

“Shirazi salad is a popular traditional Iranian salad originating in Southern Iran and named after Shiraz. It is also known as Persian Cucumber and Tomato Salad. The main ingredients are cucumber, tomato, onion, olive oil, and lemon juice, although sometimes lime juice or verjuice is used in the preparation.

In Iran, it is eaten on its own as a side dish in the summer, along with meat-based foods such as kebab or steak, and as a side dish before and after meals throughout the year. Shirazi salad is sometimes used to complement rice. Cookbook author Jila Dana-Haeri describes it during the summer as a refreshing dish.”

“Shirazi salad has been described as being similar to Iran's national salad and is a common meal accompaniment. It can also be used to reduce the spiciness of stews in a manner similar to that of a condiment. It typically has a crisp and juicy texture and is similar to pico de gallo and Israeli salad.”

Its main ingredients are onions, tomatoes, cucumber, dried mint, and coriander.

It is very easy and quick to make.

we just need to chop tomatoes, onions and cucumber into very finely. And then some lemon juice, dried mint, and coriander leaf to garnish this salad.

I would rank this dish 8 out of 10.

Other dishes:

Ash- reshteh Soup:

“Ash reshteh is a type of āsh (Iranian thick soup) with reshteh (thin noodles), a kashk product that is commonly produced in Iran and Azerbaijan. In Iranian cooking, there are more than 50 types of thick soup, which is one of the most common.”

“Reshteh, kashk, herbs such as parsley, spinach, dill, spring onion ends and sometimes cilantro, chickpeas, black eye beans, lentils, onions, rice, dried mint, garlic, butter, salt and pepper are the ingredients used. This is a vegetarian soup, but it can be easily made vegan by omitting the kashk; meat can be added alternatives

Modern Ash reshteh is eaten during special events in Iran, such as Nowruz, Sizdah be-dar or wintertime. For the new year, the noodles are meant to symbolize good fortune.”

Doogh:

“Doogh is a cold, salty yogurt-based drink mixed with salt. It is popular in Iran, Turkey, the Balkans, Iraq, Jordan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Israel, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Russia, Afghanistan, Cyprus, Lebanon, Syria, and Germany. Beyond the Middle East region, yogurt drinks are popular.”

“Doogh is served chilled and often, especially during summer, as an accompaniment to grilled meat or rice. It is created by combining yogurt with chilled or iced water and is sometimes carbonated and mint-seasoned. Doogh was described in various ways as "diluted yogurt" and "the most refreshing drink made by mixing iced water with yogurt"”

Citation:

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How To Make Midnight Snacking Healthy?

It’s midnight… and are you craving for food? Do you feel like having a pizza or a burger or a couple of donuts or maybe a few momos? In today’s fast-paced world everyone is busy chasing their dreams and are struggling for their survival. We are working through day and night to become successful. But, do you ever think about what we are losing in the process of getting successful? Are we indirectly hampering our health due to our stressful lifestyle?

Early To Bed And Early To Rise Is Rarely Practised These Days This unhealthy lifestyle of getting late to bed is not only common with adults, but it equally affects urban kids and teenagers. Today, children prefer playing with their gadgets over playing outdoors. Most of them are gadget freaks who spend hours watching movies and playing games on their I-Pads or other tablet devices accompanied with a big bowl of chips, maybe even a few rolls or chocolates till the wee hours of the night.

People like you and me are either staying awake streaming their favourite movie or binge-watching the latest season of the Game of Thrones or cheering for their favourite EPL team or it could just be office work which is making you a nocturnal creature.

Midnight is the time when most people feel a craving for snacks. Even if you’ve had dinner at 8, you’ll again start feeling hungry if you are awake late. Most of us end up eating junk when this happens. Especially for all the health-conscious people, this is one thing which is very unhealthy. Unhealthy, because this does not necessarily mean that one is hungry, it could just be due to boredom or due to being awake or a habit that one has developed over the years.

Health hazards of such behaviour are many – from weight gain to bloating to acid reflux to triggering stress hormones and much more. Taking these health issues into account, let’s see what people usually crave for and what could be a healthier alternative if one can’t control these midnight hunger pangs.

Ice Creams: When you open your fridge and find out a tub full of ice- cream, you would obviously eat it. Who wouldn’t, right? However, instead of gulping down on store-bought ice cream, how about making your own? Just take some ricotta cheese and blend some berries and nuts – your homemade ice-cream is ready!

Salty snackCraving salty snacks: It could be chips, nachos, fries or a thousand other things – but do you know what all of them have in common? It is full of saturated fats and oodles of salt which can result in an unwanted increase in blood pressure and metabolism, which can lead to stroke and weight gain respectively. So how about having some roasted makhanas, puffed rice, wheat or millets with rock salt and black pepper instead? You can also try having avocados with some yoghurt – this is not only healthy but is absolutely yummy!

Cookies/ Brownies: Cookies and brownies are one of the many indulgences which most people enjoy, especially children. However, these can wreak havoc on the body’s blood sugar balance, spiking it erratically. Instead, have some fruits / homemade brownies/ squeezed sponge Rasgulla (a Bengali sweet) or simply 2-3 pieces of dark chocolate to control that temptation.

Fried Nuts: Rich in trans fats, packaged fried nuts can easily hamper our blood pressure levels, trigger a heart stroke and cause fatigue. Instead, have something sweet with a crunch – mix half a cup of crunchy cereal with a small container of fat-free Greek yoghurt rich in both dietary fiber and protein. Even some fruits like dates, pomegranates can be had along with some nuts and a few pieces of dark chocolate, satisfying the temptations for both sweet and nuts.

Pizza: The all-time favourite pizza, with loads of cheese and bread, can significantly spike up the sugar levels. Instead, one can go for his/her own multigrain toasted pizza at home with a good choice of fresh vegetables and some healthy cheese.

What Other Options Do We Have For The Midnight Binge? seeds and nuts

Here I have jotted down a list of healthy snacks which you could binge on at midnight. These are snacks especially for teenagers or youngsters who seldom like eating fruits.

1/2 cup roasted peanuts 1/2 cup roasted chickpeas/ black grams (Channa) 1/2 cup protein mix (a mixture that is easily available with nuts and seeds) 1/2 cup roasted wheat (it’s a snack that is available just like puffed rice) 1/2 cup roasted Mung beans (Moong) 1 medium bowl popcorn (without butter) 1 glass of milk (saffron, cardamom can be added; coffee can also be added once in a while but in moderation so as to prevent functional disturbances like sleep issues, irritability and nervousness) 1 bowl papaya/ cucumber/ pomegranate 2 boiled egg whites (sprinkle rock salt and black pepper over it) Boiled Cauliflower with Olive Oil and Sea Salt Crunchy Muesli + milk Amaranth pop mix Wheat Rusks (2) Green Tea / Black Coffee / Black Tea with roasted 5-7 almonds Sprouts salad (with olive oil dressing) Boiled black gram (kala-chana) salad with olive oil dressing Homemade Snack Mix (made with roasted nuts and cereals/ grains) 1 veg multigrain bread sandwich (2 multigrain bread slices with coleslaw) Bottom Line Take your last bite before 9 pm to be fitter and healthier. However, if you need to have something late at night go for any of the healthier choices listed above to avoid weight gain and other health issues.

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How To Get A Flat Tummy In A Month

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How To Get A Flat Tummy In A Month

Belly fat is difficult to get rid of. Research shows that excessive belly fat increases the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension (1), (2), (3). Abdominal fat is more dangerous than lower body fat in women (4), (5). Hence, it’s time to take charge. Follow these 15 scientifically proven ways to get a flat tummy in a month. Keep reading!

Note: Your weight loss will depend on factors like your current weight, age, sex, genetics, medical history, and adherence to the plan (6).

What To Do To Get A Flat Tummy In A Month

1. Reduce Your Calorie Intake

Reducing the calorie intake helps shift your body to the weight loss mode. Scientists have found that reducing calories can help men and women lose weight fast (7).

However, you must lower your calorie intake gradually. Give your body time to adjust. Cut down 500 calories in the first week. If you consume 2200 calories now, consume 1700 calories in the first week. Reduce 500 calories more in the second week and bring it down to 1200 calories. Be on the 800-calorie diet (a very low-calorie diet or VLCD) in the last two weeks (8).

Don’t get alarmed! Scroll down to find out how to reduce calorie intake easily.

2. Avoid Sugary Foods

Avoid sugary foods like sugar cubes, cakes, pastry, bagel, sauces, ketchup, bottled salad dressings, granola bars, candies, milk and white chocolate, pasta, bread, white flour, soda, packaged fruit juices, syrups, flavored teas, flavored yogurt, and sugar-free foods.

Cutting down on sugary foods will help reduce calorie intake and the risk of cardiovascular disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, sleep-disordered breathing, ADHD, and cancer (9), (10).

3. Increase Fiber Intake

Foods rich in dietary fiber are great for quick weight loss (11). They are also known as “complex carbs.” They form a gel-like layer in the stomach, thereby increasing digestion time. This, in turn, increases satiety (12). They help improve digestion by increasing the number and variety of good gut bacteria (13).

Dietary fiber also improves bowel transition through the colon and prevents constipation and toxin accumulation. Here’s what you can consume:

Veggies – Carrot, cauliflower, Chinese cabbage, cabbage, bok choy, spinach, chard, kale, radish greens, parsley, scallions, okra, eggplant, edamame, peas, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, ridge gourd, beetroot, cucumber, tomato, lettuce, and cilantro.

Fruits – Apple, banana, peach, pear, orange, sapodilla, prune, pomegranate, blueberry, strawberry, mulberry, guava, plum, watermelon, muskmelon, grapefruit, sweet lime, lime, and lemon.

Grains And Pseudograins – Brown rice, red rice, black rice, sorghum, barley, broken wheat, amaranth, quinoa, and oats.

Seeds – Chia seeds, ground flaxseeds, melon seeds, cucumber seeds, and pumpkin seeds. Here is a list of fiber-rich foods for weight loss.

4. Consume More Protein

Scientists found that a high-protein diet lead to greater weight loss, increased metabolism, satiety and fat oxidation, reduced waist circumference, and improved lean muscle mass (14), (15), (16). Here’s a list of lean protein sources. Consume at least one source of protein with each meal:

Plant sources of lean protein – Kidney beans, fava beans, soya beans, edamame, lentils, garbanzo beans, mushroom, tofu, seeds, and nuts.

Animal sources of lean protein – Egg, milk, ground turkey, skinless chicken breast, mackerel, salmon, tuna, haddock, herring, basa, carp, yogurt, homemade ricotta cheese without sugar, and casein water.

5. Stay Hydrated

Hydration is key to maintain a healthy weight. A study published in the journal Nutrients states that increased water consumption leads to reduced body weight, waist circumference, and body fat mass (17).

Another scientific review states that water intake increases metabolic rate (18). American scientists found that inadequate water intake is directly associated with higher BMI or, in other words, higher chances of being obese (19).

Drink 3-4 liters of water per day. You may also consume water through fresh fruit and vegetable juices and soups. However, be careful not to drink too much water, as it may cause water intoxication.

6. Consume Omega-3

Omega-3 fatty acids are healthy fats that help reduce inflammation (20). Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids balance the omega-3 and omega-6 ratio, which should ideally be 1:1. But poor diet choices lead to higher omega-6 consumption, causing the ratio to shift to 1:20 (21). This increases the risk of inflammation-induced obesity. Here’s a list of omega-3 fatty acid-rich foods to include in your diet.

Omega-3 foods:

Fatty fish, like silver carp, salmon, sardine, mackerel, hilsa, tuna, and cutla.

Healthy oils, like olive oil, avocado oil, and flaxseed oil.

Nuts and seeds, like almond, flax seeds, chia seeds, pistachios, and walnuts.

Supplements, like fish oil supplements (consult a doctor for dose and frequency before consuming).

7. Consume Green Tea

Green tea is a natural weight loss beverage. It is loaded with antioxidants known as catechins (EGCG, EGC, and ECG). Japanese scientists found that consuming green tea catechins for 12 weeks helped reduce waist circumference, body weight, BMI, and blood pressure (22).

Another study shows that green tea EGCG suppresses the genes involved in fat and triglyceride synthesis and increases fat breakdown (23). You can prepare green tea and consume 2-3 cups of it daily. Consume decaf green tea if you are caffeine sensitive.

8. Consume Probiotics

Probiotics are non-pathogenic or good bacteria found in fermented foods like kimchi and yogurt. These microorganisms improve digestion, boost immunity, and reduce cholesterol and blood pressure (24).

Scientists believe that probiotics increase energy utilization, insulin sensitivity, and satiety (25). Consume half a cup of full-fat yogurt or 8 ounces of buttermilk (without salt), and 1 small bottle of probiotic drink per day. Avoid kimchi and pickles.

9. Avoid High-Sodium Foods

Sodium is an essential nutrient. But consuming too much sodium from food sources can cause water retention, cardiovascular diseases, and high blood pressure (26). The CDC recommends consuming less than 2300 mg of sodium per day (27).

If you want to lose belly fat, you must give up on high-sodium foods like fries, pizza, fried chicken, frozen foods, biscuit, sausage, salami, bacon, canned soup, bottled sauces, ketchup, pickles, and kimchi.

10. Snack Healthy

Follow healthy snack habits. Consume carrot, cucumber, tomato, watermelon, banana, apple, muskmelon, pistachios, melon seeds, pepita, berries, coconut water, freshly-pressed juices without sugar and salt, khakra, dhokla, thepla, and other snacks under 100 calories. Drink 8 ounces of water after you snack.

11. Try Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent fasting is a great way to push your body to the calorie-burning mode (28), (29). All you have to do is fast for a few hours and then eat whatever you want. It is a great plan for people trying to lose belly fat quickly. If you are not sure how to start, here’s a comprehensive guide to intermittent fasting.

12. Start Cardio

Cardio is a great full-body exercise that helps burn fat. It can aid a weight loss of up to 2 kg (4.4 lb) and lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and lung disease (30). Set aside 30-45 minutes every day to do the following exercises to lose belly fat:

Warm-up – 10 minutes

Brisk walk or jogging – 10 minutes (8 mph)

Crunches – 3 sets of 8 reps

Bicycle crunches – 3 sets of 8 reps

Leg raises – 3 sets of 8 reps

Burpees – 3 sets of 8 reps

Leg in and outs – 3 sets of 8 reps

Russian twist – 3 sets of 8 reps

Scissor kicks – 3 sets of 8 reps

Mountain climbers – 3 sets of 10 reps

Spider climbers – 3 sets of 10 reps

Elbow plank – 2 sets of 30 seconds hold

Cool off stretches – 5 minutes

13. Do HIIT And Resistance Training

HIIT (high-intensity interval training) and resistance training can help you lose belly fat (31), (32). HIIT induces EPOC (Excess Postexercise Oxygen Consumption), which means that you will burn fat even after 2 hours of exercising (33).

Scientists have found that HIIT aids 28.5% greater weight loss than moderate-intensity workouts (34). Resistance training, on the other hand, prevents muscle loss and helps build lean muscle (35), (36). Do the following HIIT and resistance exercises to reduce belly fat: HIIT

Sprints

High-intensity rope jumps

Jump squats

Jump lunges

Box jumps

High knees

Resistance Workouts

Resistance band crunches

Resistance band leg lifts

Resistance band bicycle crunches

TRX knee tucks

14. Keep The Stress Away

Stress and worry increase cortisol levels in the body. This, in turn, causes fat accumulation in the belly region (37), (38). Try meditating, drawing, painting, dancing, traveling, and learning a new skill to reduce stress and release the “happy hormones.” You can also talk to a licensed therapist.

15. Sleep Well

Sleep is crucial to maintain metabolic homeostasis (39). Disturbed sleep causes obesity, and vice versa (40). Sleep deprivation increases hunger, insulin resistance, and the chances of visceral or abdominal fat accumulation (41), (42).

Get at least 7 hours of sound sleep every night. Switch off all the lights as melatonin, a sleep hormone that is produced only in darkness, will promote better sleep (43).

The question is, how much belly fat will you lose in a month after doing the above? Find out in the next section.

How Much Belly Fat Will You Lose In A Month?

You may lose up to 12 pounds (~6 kg) in a month. But you will lose overall body weight as well. If you want to lose belly fat, you must laser target the area with exercises (listed above). This can help reduce waist circumference, and your stomach will appear flatter than before.

Remember, your weight loss will depend on your adherence to the diet and exercise plan, height, weight, age, sex, medical history, and current medications. If you are on antidepressants, you will not lose belly fat fast. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian to know the best way to shed pounds from the tummy area.

Other Ways To Get A Flat Tummy In A Month

Wear waist cinchers.

Wear tops and dresses with vertical stripes.

Wear mid to high-rise jeans.

Wear peplum tops.

Layer your clothes with well-tailored jackets and scarves.

Wear shirt dresses with belts to create an hourglass shape.

Wear confidence.

Conclusion

Belly fat is stubborn and dangerous. Regular exercise and following a healthy diet can help burn tummy fat. A month is too tight a deadline, but you will lose a lot of water weight, which can make your tummy appear flat. Keep going, and you will reduce your overall body fat percentage as well.

Expert’s Answers For Readers’ Questions

Does plank help reduce belly fat?planks

Plank does not directly help burn belly fat. It is a great exercise to strengthen your core (abs, hips, back, and chest). Doing planks along with other abs exercises can help reduce belly fat, build a strong core, and improve balance and posture.

Does sleeping on your stomach flatten it?

No. You must exercise and eat healthy to get a flat tummy.

Does drinking lemon with hot water help burn belly fat?

Drinking lemon with warm water is a great way to hydrate your body. It is also rich in antioxidants. However, it is not just lemon and warm water that helps burn belly fat. A balanced diet and regular exercise (cardio, HIIT, and strength training) will help you shed belly fat fast.

What are the 5 foods that burn belly fat?

The top 5 foods to burn belly fat are:

Plain yogurt

Oats

Omega-3

Veggies

Fruits

Click here to know about 25 belly fat burning foods.

How many sit-ups to do per day?

Do 3 sets of 8-15 reps of sit-ups every alternate day to target and reduce belly fat.

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Now that Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has opened in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, let’s talk about the delicious dishes and drinks being offered throughout the land. There are lots of fantastic options to choose from for all of the Star Wars foodies out there. Here are the details courtesy of Disney:

In creating Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Walt Disney Imagineering envisioned a land that immerses guests entirely in Star Wars storytelling, using all five of their senses. Thus, food and drink play important roles in deepening guests’ engagement, using taste and smell to play right alongside the wondrous sights and other sensations found within this new land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida. When guests take a bite of Fried Endorian Tip-yip or a swig of a strange-looking concoction, they feel all the more as if they’ve stepped onto the planet Batuu.

The Disney Parks food and beverage creative teams worked hand in hand with Walt Disney Imagineering to develop a diverse and distinctive menu for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The wide array of delectable creations reinforces Walt Disney Imagineering’s commitment to immersive storytelling and attention to detail in every aspect of this Star Wars experience.

As a remote planet, Batuu is one of the lesser-populated worlds in the Star Wars galaxy, so the food available in Black Spire Outpost has a “farm to table” feel typically found in more rural communities. Food and drink throughout the land hint at an ancient culture, passed down to the current generation of Batuuan residents and are served in unique and exotic vessels.

Oga’s Cantina, for example, is the land’s main watering hole and serves as the heart of Black Spire Outpost. Here, guests gather to share their tales from around the galaxy as they enjoy exotic beverages such as the spicy Bloody Rancor, the foamy Fuzzy Tauntaun or the fruity Carbon Freeze.

Ronto Roasters, named for the large pack animals of Tatooine, draws attention from passersby with its large podracing engine firing up a barbecue pit. When hungry customers queue up to order, they encounter a former smelter droid, 8D-J8, carefully turning the spit of meats. The stall’s signature Ronto Wrap may remind guests of roasted pork and grilled sausage, while the Tatooine Sunset specialty drink may have them reminiscing about gourmet flavored iced tea and lemonade.

The Milk Stand will answer a question four decades in the making: What does Blue Milk taste like? This stall offers two local favorites – Blue Milk and Green Milk. Both provide a frozen blend of exotic tastes and fruity accents, with Green Milk delivering a bit more zing.

At Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo, Chef Strono “Cookie” Tuggs’ transport shuttle sits atop Docking Bay 7 as a mobile kitchen and restaurant, turning the hangar into Tuggs’ Grub. Tuggs’ journeys from system to system allow him to fill his pantry with exotic ingredients he uses to make new and unusual dishes, such as Smoked Kaadu Ribs, Fried Endorian Tip-yip and Batuu-bon for dessert.

The full food and beverage offerings available in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge include:

Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo

BREAKFAST

Bright Suns Morning: Three-cheese egg bite, pork sausage, purple potato hash, mini Mustafarian lava roll

Rising Moons Overnight Oats: Oats, dragon fruit, yogurt, seasonal fruit

Mustafarian Lava Roll: Sweet galactic delight

Kids’ Meals (for guests ages 3-9) Meals include choice of small low-fat milk or small Dasani

Bright Suns Youngling Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, purple potatoes, fresh fruit

Specialty Beverages

Moof Juice: Simply Fruit Punch® and Simply Orange® with pineapple, chipotle-pineapple

Sour Sarlacc: Minute Maid® limeade, raspberry, spicy mango

Fountain Drinks: Coca-Cola®, Diet Coke®, Coke Zero Sugar®, Sprite®, Powerade® Mountain Berry Blast, Minute Maid® Light Lemonade

Dasani® bottled water

Black Caf: Coffee

LUNCH AND DINNER

Entrées

Smoked Kaadu Ribs: Sticky pork ribs, blueberry corn muffin, cabbage slaw

Fried Endorian Tip-yip: Crispy chicken, roasted vegetable potato mash, herb gravy

Yobshrimp Noodle Salad: Chilled shrimp, marinated noodles, vegetables

Roasted Endorian Tip-yip Salad: Marinated chicken, mixed greens, roasted seasonal vegetables, quinoa, pumpkin seeds, green curry ranch

Braised Shaak Roast: Beef pot roast, cavatelli pasta, wilted kale, mushrooms

Felucian Garden Spread: Plant-based “kefta,” herb hummus, tomato-cucumber relish, pita

Desserts

Oi-oi Puff: Raspberry cream puff, passion fruit mousse

Batuu-bon: Chocolate cake, white chocolate mousse, coffee custard

Kids’ Meals (for guests ages 3-9) All meals include choice of small low-fat milk or small Dasani® water

Yobshrimp Noodle Salad: Chilled shrimp, noodle vegetables, sweet orange dressing

A Taste of Takodana: Black bean hummus, edible soil with nuts, chilled dipping vegetables, multi-grain crisps

Fried Endorian Tip-yip: Crispy chicken, macaroni & cheese, seasonal vegetables

Specialty Beverages

Moof Juice: Simply Fruit Punch® and Simply Orange® with Pineapple, chipotle-pineapple

Sour Sarlacc: Minute Maid® limeade, raspberry, spicy mango

Takodana Quencher: Bacardí dragon berry rum, blue curaçao, Simply Orange® with pineapple, kiwi

Gold Squadron Lager: Produced by Blue Point Brewery: golden lager with lavender and plum flavors

Fountain Drinks: Coca-Cola®, Diet Coke®, Coke Zero Sugar®, Sprite®, Powerade® Mountain Berry Blast, Minute Maid® Light Lemonade

Dasani® bottled water

Black Caf: Coffee

Oga’s Cantina

Morning Menu

Food

Mustafarian Lava Roll: Sweet galactic delight

Rising Moons Overnight Oats: Oats, dragon fruit, yogurt, seasonal fruit

Concoctions with Alcohol

Spiran Caf: Peru Alto Mayo Organic Joffrey’s Coffee®, orange marmalade, rum, vanilla whipped cream, citrus zest

Bloody Rancor: Vodka, Chile liqueur, spicy Bloody Mary Mix, rancor bone

Concoctions Without Alcohol

Black Spire Brew: Cold Brew Joffrey’s Coffee®, honey, falernum, passion fruit, citrus

Moogan Tea: Gold Peak® Unsweetened Tea, chocolate milk, vanilla, cinnamon

Tarine Tea: Gold Peak® Unsweetened Tea, peach, huckleberry, mint

Blue Bantha: Blue Milk served chilled with Bantha-inspired vanilla-butter sugar cookie

Afternoon and Evening Menu

Snack

Batuu Bits: A light crisp snack mix from the galaxy

Concoctions with Alcohol

Fuzzy Tauntaun: Peach vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice with tangerine, pure cane sugar, and “buzz button tingling” foam

Jedi Mind Trick: Grapefruit and rose vodka, falernum, blue curaçao, white grape juice, lime juice, and grapefruit bitters

The Outer Rim: Silver tequila, açaí liqueur, lime juice, pure cane sugar, black salt, and exotic fruit purée

T-16 Skyhopper: Vodka, melon liqueur, kiwi, and half & half

Dagobah Slug Slinger: Reposado tequila, blue curaçao, citrus juices, ginger, herbs, and bitters

Jet Juice: Bourbon, chile liqueur, açaí liqueur, white grape juice, and lemon juice

Yub Nub: Pineapple rum, spiced rum, citrus juices, and passion fruit (souvenir vessel available)

Bespin Fizz: Rum, yuzu purée, pomegranate juice, white cranberry juice, and cloud swirl

Concoctions Without Alcohol

Cliff Dweller: Citrus juices, coconut, hibiscus-grenadine, and Seagram’s Ginger Ale

Hyperdrive (Punch It!): Powerade® Mountain Berry Blast, white cranberry juice, black cherry purée, Sprite®

Jabba Juice: Simply Orange® with pineapple, kiwi, cantaloupe, and blueberry popping pearls

Blurrgfire: Lemonade, pomegranate juice, and habanero-lime

Blue Bantha: Blue Milk served chilled with Bantha-inspired vanilla-butter sugar cookie

Carbon Freeze: Powerade® Lemon Lime, wild strawberry, blueberry, green apple popping pearls

Provision Without Alcohol

Oga’s Obsession: Lemonade, cotton candy flavor, blueberry popping pearls

Beers on Tap

Gold Squadron Lager

White Wampa Ale

Gamorrean Ale

Bad Motivator IPA

Oga’s Beer Flight served in Rancor Beer Flight Souvenir Board and glasses

Cider on Tap

Spice Runner Hard Cider

Wine on Tap

Toniray

Imperial Guard

Ronto Roasters

Morning Menu

Ronto Morning Wrap: Whole oven baked omelet, grilled pork sausage, shredded cheese, peppercorn sauce wrapped in pita

Rising Moons Overnight Oats: Oats, Dragon Fruit, Yogurt, Seasonal Fruit

Black Caf

All-Day Menu

Ronto Wrap: Roasted pork, grilled sausage, peppercorn sauce, tangy slaw wrapped in pita

Nuna Turkey Jerky: Choice of sweet or spicy

Specialty Beverages Without Alcohol

Tatooine Sunset: Gold Peak® unsweetened tea, Odwalla® lemonade, melon, blueberry flavors

Sour Sarlacc: Minute Maid® limeade, raspberry, spicy mango

Specialty Beverage with Alcohol

Coruscant Cooler: Bourbon, maraschino liqueur, sweet vermouth, cranberry, lime juice

Beer

Trandoshan Ale: Produced by Concrete Beach (Boston Beer) – Spiced Wheat Ale

Fountain Drinks

Coca-Cola®, Diet Coke®, Coke Zero Sugar®, Sprite®, Powerade® Mountain Berry Blast, Minute Maid® Light Lemonade

Milk Stand

Blue Milk: Plant-based blend of Coconut and Rice Milks

Green Milk: Plant-based blend of Coconut and Rice Milks

Kat Saka’s Kettle

Outpost Popcorn Mix

A colorful blend of sweet and spicy flavors

Bottled beverages: Coca-Cola®, Diet Coke®, Sprite®, Dasani®

If you’re going to be at Disney’s Hollywood Studios during the opening weeks of Star Wars: Galaxy’s edge, I hope to see you there!

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18 Thanksgiving Salads to Brighten Up Your Meal

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On a table sagging under the weight of turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, and who knows what other dishes, a salad can easily go ignored. And it’s especially easy to ignore it if the salad is an afterthought—something thrown together in a couple minutes right before people sit down to eat.

But Thanksgiving dinner is a meal full of heavy dishes, and an artfully prepared salad can be a welcome addition to the spread, as both a palate cleanser and a delicious attraction in its own right. Plus, if you eat something green on Thanksgiving, that cancels out all the unhealthy foods, right?

In that spirit, we’ve rounded up 18 Thanksgiving salad recipes worth saving room on your plate for, from crisp broccoli with a basil-pistachio vinaigrette, to roasted cipollini onions with red cabbage and chicory, to an updated take on seven-layer salad.

Fall Harvest Salad With Roasted Brassicas, Fingerlings, and Radishes

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If you’re planning on making an elaborate Thanksgiving feast, you might well be wary of a salad with so many ingredients. The good news is that most of the work required by this recipe can be done ahead of time: You can cook the cauliflower, broccoli, and potatoes a couple days in advance, then slice the radishes and sunchokes on Wednesday, leaving a very manageable workload for Thanksgiving Day.

Fall Harvest Salad With Roasted Brassicas, Fingerlings, and Radishes Recipe »

Roasted-Beet Salad With Horseradish Crème Fraîche and Pistachios

[Photograph: J. Kenji López-Alt]

Beet and horseradish is a classic combination, and this salad makes the most of it with tender, deeply sweet roasted beets and a creamy crème fraîche–based horseradish sauce. Our favorite way to roast beets is in tightly sealed foil packets—the beets steam as they roast, for faster cooking.

Roasted-Beet Salad With Horseradish Crème Fraîche and Pistachios Recipe »

Beet and Citrus Salad With Pine Nut Vinaigrette

[Photograph: J. Kenji López-Alt]

For this colorful salad, we use the same roasting-in-foil technique for the beets, which leaves them tender and candy-sweet. To cut that sweetness a little, we mix the beets with tart grapefruit and spicy arugula, then dress the salad with a pine nut vinaigrette.

Beet and Citrus Salad With Pine Nut Vinaigrette Recipe »

Winter Greens Salad With Flax Seeds, Shaved Beets, and Radishes

[Photograph: J. Kenji López-Alt]

Even with the foil-pouch method, roasting beets can still take over an hour, and that’s a long time to give up space in your oven on Thanksgiving. Fortunately, beets don’t need to be cooked at all to make a great salad. Here, we thinly slice the beets on a mandoline, leaving them crisp and lightly sweet, and mix them with winter greens, sliced radishes, toasted flax seeds, and Parmesan.

Winter Greens Salad With Flax Seeds, Shaved Beets, and Radishes Recipe »

Broccoli Salad With Radicchio, Basil, and Pistachios

[Photograph: Vicky Wasik]

It’s common to discard the stems when preparing broccoli, but when you do, you’re wasting a delicious part of the plant. In this salad, we mix raw broccoli stems with lightly blanched florets to get a variety of textures, then add bitter radicchio and toss it all with a bold vinaigrette flavored with basil and pistachios.

Broccoli Salad With Radicchio, Basil, and Pistachios Recipe »

Kale Salad With Oven-Dried Grapes, Toasted Walnuts, and Blue Cheese

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Ordinary raisins can be a fine salad mix-in, but once you’ve tried homemade oven-dried grapes, you’ll forget all about the store-bought kind. Not only is the flavor better, but you can also dehydrate them to just the degree you want—let them sit in the oven a little longer for a chewier texture, or less time to keep them plumper and juicier. These DIY raisins are especially at home in all kinds of salads, like this simple one made with kale, walnuts, and blue cheese.

Kale Salad With Oven-Dried Grapes, Toasted Walnuts, and Blue Cheese Recipe »

Roasted Potato and Shallot Salad With Marinated Mushrooms and Kale

[Photograph: Vicky Wasik]

Try this salad, which pairs roasted fingerling potatoes with shallots, mushrooms, and kale, as an alternative to a typical Thanksgiving potato dish. We roast the shallots to bring out their sweetness and marinate the mushrooms in vinegar to give them an acidic bite. The baby kale goes in raw, but wilts slightly thanks to residual heat from the potatoes.

Roasted Potato and Shallot Salad With Marinated Mushrooms and Kale Recipe »

Warm Brussels Sprout Salad With Bacon and Hazelnut Vinaigrette

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Brussels sprouts have gotten a well-deserved second look in recent years—they can be wonderful, despite your childhood memories of them, as long as they’re prepared properly. The key to cooking sprouts is to use very high heat, giving them a nutty char. Here, we char the leaves in meaty bacon fat and dress them with a flavorful hazelnut and bacon vinaigrette.

Warm Brussels Sprout Salad With Bacon and Hazelnut Vinaigrette Recipe »

Salt-Wilted Brussels Sprout Salad With Hazelnuts and Goat Cheese

[Photograph: Vicky Wasik]

This salad uses shredded Brussels sprouts in two ways—we leave half of them raw and wilt the other half in salt to soften them. Both get paired with creamy goat cheese, crunchy toasted hazelnuts, and a winter-appropriate tangerine vinaigrette.

Salt-Wilted Brussels Sprout Salad With Hazelnuts and Goat Cheese Recipe »

Red Cabbage Salad With Roasted Cipollini Onions

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Cipollini onions are a Thanksgiving staple, and this salad gives them a fresh context in which to shine. We roast them until they’re meltingly tender, then toss them with crunchy red cabbage and toasted walnuts for textural contrast. To offset the sweetness of the onions, we also toss in bitter chicory and aged goat cheese—Humboldt Fog is my personal favorite.

Red Cabbage Salad With Roasted Cipollini Onions Recipe »

7-Layer Make-Ahead Salad With Chickpeas, Endive, and Yogurt Dressing

[Photograph: J. Kenji López-Alt]

This sophisticated take on seven-layer salad can be made a day ahead of time, which means one less thing to do on Thanksgiving Day. The base is canned chickpeas, which we top with endive, cucumber, onions, celery, radishes, herbed yogurt, and crumbled feta. A sprinkling of pomegranate seeds is a nice festive touch.

7-Layer Make-Ahead Salad With Chickpeas, Endive, and Yogurt Dressing Recipe »

Roasted Pear Salad With Endive, Pomegranate, Blue Cheese, and Hazelnut Vinaigrette

[Photograph: Vicky Wasik]

This perfectly seasonal salad is packed with contrasting flavors and textures—sweet roasted pears, bitter endive, tart pomegranate seeds, funky blue cheese, and a hazelnut vinaigrette. The vinaigrette can be made a week in advance, and the pears can be roasted on Tuesday, but save everything else for right before serving on Thanksgiving.

Roasted Pear Salad With Endive, Pomegranate, Blue Cheese, and Hazelnut Vinaigrette Recipe »

Beet and Wheat Berry Salad With Pickled Apples and Pecans

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Hearty grain salads don’t just keep well; they actually tend to get better after spending a few days in the fridge. That’s certainly true of this salad, made with chewy wheat berries, sweet roasted beet roots, sautéed beet greens, toasted pecans, and pickled apples. You can use whatever types of beets you’d like, though a mix of colors will make the prettiest salad.

Beet and Wheat Berry Salad With Pickled Apples and Pecans Recipe »

Carrot and Rye Berry Salad With Celery, Cilantro, and Marcona Almonds

[Photograph: J. Kenji López-Alt]

This comforting, hearty salad starts with rye berries, a more flavorful alternative to wheat berries, which we combine with carrots, onions, cilantro, celery, and toasted Marcona almonds. We cook the carrots until they’re tender and rely on the celery and almonds to give the salad some crunch. Given the range of flavors in this salad, it doesn’t need to be dressed with anything fancier than a basic vinaigrette.

Carrot and Rye Berry Salad With Celery, Cilantro, and Marcona Almonds Recipe »

Fingerling Potato Salad With Chorizo, Onion, and Arugula

[Photograph: Vicky Wasik]

In this fresh version of potato salad, creamy fingerling potatoes are tossed with Spanish chorizo, onions both pickled and sautéed, and peppery arugula, then dressed simply with sherry vinegar and olive oil—not a drop of mayo in sight. Don’t forget to use a heavy hand when salting the water for the potatoes; it’s essential to getting them adequately seasoned.

Fingerling Potato Salad With Chorizo, Onion, and Arugula Recipe »

Wild Rice Salad With Dried Cranberries, Pickled Apples, and Pecans

[Photograph: Vicky Wasik]

Earthy and flavorful wild rice meets two bright and fruity elements in this salad—sweet-tart dried cranberries and tangy pickled apples. Toasted pecans add a rich and nutty note, while sautéed onion and celery contribute some aromatic depth. It’s a perfect side dish for your Thanksgiving table.

Wild Rice Salad With Dried Cranberries, Pickled Apples, and Pecans Recipe »

Wild Rice Salad With Mushrooms, Celery Root, and Pine Nuts

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This version of wild rice salad complements the earthy nature of the rice with equally earthy ingredients: sautéed mushrooms, celery root, and toasted pine nuts. Add even more flavor to the salad by incorporating reconstituted dried mushrooms and cooking the rice in stock instead of water.

Wild Rice Salad With Mushrooms, Celery Root, and Pine Nuts Recipe »

Carrot Salad With Yogurt, Ghee, and Barberry Dressing

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This gorgeous (and easy) salad incorporates carrots both as thin strips shaved with a peeler and in larger, crunchy quick-pickled pieces. A dressing of warm spices, rich ghee, and tangy yogurt balances out the vegetal flavors of the carrots and dill.

Carrot Salad With Yogurt, Ghee, and Barberry Dressing Recipe »

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School Lunch Ideas: 40 Healthy Kid Lunches to Keep You Inspired

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School Lunch Ideas: 40 Healthy Kid Lunches to Keep You Inspired

Nothing says “back to school” then packing endless (and often dreaded) school lunches. If you’re anything like me, you start out with good intentions and then run out of ideas two weeks into the school year. ?While you can certainly use some of these kitchen hacks to make things easier, it doesn’t help if you have a case of “lunch packer block” (that is, you can’t stop packing the same things lunch after lunch after lunch.) That’s why I wanted to create this healthy school lunch ideas post: to keep you inspired when the going gets rough.

Finding JOY in packing school lunches

Truth be told, packing school lunches can be bothersome, boring and relentless. If your kids go away to school each day, it can be even more dissatisfying since you don’t get to actually see them oohing and ahhing over your amazing culinary skills. ? But, what if we flipped the whole thing on its head?

What if coming up with school lunch ideas became not only tolerable but JOYFUL?

After all, we have the opportunity to fill our kids’ bellies with nourishing, delicious and even inspiring food day after day after day. We also get to “love” on our kids in this very simple and yet important way. That’s how I’m choosing to approach school lunches this year. (We’ll see how long that lasts ?.)

Tips for making school lunches easier

Since we have to make at least 200 lunches for our kids (and this includes homeschoolers too!), we might as well make it easier on ourselves… amiright?

Here are some simple things you can try:

Involve your kids. Depending on your child’s age, have them cut up veggies, grab an apple out of the fridge, pack crackers, you get the idea. By having your kid help, you are teaching them to navigate the kitchen as well as boosting confidence and knowledge. You can also take the opportunity to teach them about healthy foods and macronutrient balance with each lunch! (If your kids don’t know how to prep food, consider enrolling in the Kids Cook Real Food course.) Also, let your kids come up with school lunch ideas, too! Cook in bulk. Consider making extra for dinner each night and pack leftovers for lunch. Or, make big batches of healthy gummy men, muffins, waffles, pasta, and rice & beans and store in freezer. Take out what you want to pack the night before to defrost and throw it into your kid’s lunch the next day. Use “convenience” foods. I’m not talking processed or fast foods but rather easy and very “packable” real foods like cherry/grape tomatoes, pitted olives, defrosted frozen peas/lima beans/corn, organic berries, clementines, organic grapes, string cheese, hard boiled eggs, organic jerky sticks, drinkable yogurt, healthy snacks like olive oil popcorn, seed crackers, or sprouted nuts & seeds Freeze a few “emergency” meals. For those occasions when you have a late night and have to scramble for a lunch the next day, consider freezing a few lunches that you can grab and go. Some school lunch ideas include: bean burritos, almond & honey sandwich, turkey roll ups, etc. Add a piece of fruit and a drink, and you’ve got yourself a balanced meal for your child.

Getting the right lunch gear

While there are literally dozens of portable food gear products out there, you want to find lunch supplies that are:

made with non-toxic materials like stainless steel dishwasher safe (ain’t nobody got time for hand-washing!) leak-proof (or mostly leak-proof) easy to pack durable and not breakable keep foods heat/cold as appropriate

After much research, I decided to go with PlanetBox. Here is the gear I own:

Their ROVER PlanetBox, lunch bag, and big/small container set (where to buy) Non-toxic ice packs (where to buy) Non-leaking water bottle (where to buy) Reusable, cloth napkin (where to buy)

While the price tag of their products was steeper than I wanted, I do have to say that I’m very pleased with their products. I used exclusively last year and continue to use this year as well. (You can see their products below.)

For water bottles, I really like these from Thermos (where to buy). I also use these Thermos containers for when I’m packing warm/hot foods, which is much less common. (where to buy)

School lunch ideas video

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You can see all my lunch ideas in the video above, or scroll down to see all the photos.

School lunch idea photos…

Special thanks to my friend Savanna, who shared (and snapped) some of her favorite school lunch ideas for this post!

Veggies with hummus, grapes, nuts and banana muffin with a pat of butter.

Cheese stick, chick peas and wild rice, peppers, nuts, and dip.

Hot lunch! Leftover pasta with meat sauce, a salad and apple.

Sharp cheddar, black rice crackers, pistachios, tomatoes, and berry medley.

Turkey wrap with pomegranate salad.

Veggie patties, grilled zucchini, fruit with coconut.

Chicken nuggets, chocolate strawberries with veggies.

Quinoa salad, hard-boiled bacon eggs, fruit gummy.

Grain-free sandwich, jicama & peppers, peas & pistachios.

Rice salad, plantain chips, fruit & veggies.

Roasted turkey, coleslaw, strawberries & coconut.

Black rice noodles, ants on a log, veggies & fruit.

Edamame strawberry salad, seeds, sauerkraut, & hummus dip.

Egg muffins, pesto dip & nut butter.

Hot lunch! Leftover pasta, berries, and cucumber slices.

Yogurt with honey, peas, black rice with olive oil, cheese, grapes, & nuts.

Chicken salad with lettuce wraps, rosemary potatoes, plantain chips, etc.

Pumpkin muffin, olives, nut rolled date, berries, cheese and zinc drop.

Chicken & beans, fresh mango and grape tomatoes.

Sprouted wheat pretzels, Bubbies pickle, seeds, berries, cheese & chocolate.

Apple, bacon & lettuce “sandwich”, various crackers, cheese, & goji berries.

Veggie pasta, cucumber salad, avocado, crackers, seeds and beans.

Blue potato chips, berries, cucumbers, cheese and nut/date bar.

Organic turkey on oat bread, tomatoes, Lara bar, berries and almonds.

Quinoa & beans, cheese, purple grapes, tomatoes, and date treat.

Veggie pasta salad, beef jerky, melon, avocado, and fruit/nut treat.

Yogurt with granola, almond butter sandwich, carrots, and strawberries.

Sprouted corn tortilla, trail mix, black beans, tomatoes, cheese, zinc drop.

Turkey sandwich, olive oil potato chips, berries, tomatoes & zinc drop.

Sprouted pretzels, tomatoes, grapes, cheese, walnuts, and ginger chew.

Beef jerky, berries, tomatoes, seed crackers with butter, & zinc drop.

Hot pretzel with mustard dip, salami/cheese, broccoli & dried fruit.

Rice & beans, tomatoes, cheese, walnuts & coconut-rolled date.

Homemade “goldfish” crackers, berries, tomatoes, & cheese.

BBQ chicken, coleslaw, carrots with dip, seeds & plantain chips.

Cheese crackers, peas, berries, cheese, seeds & elderberry drop.

Almond butter & jelly, slaw, bananas & strawberries, & carrot sticks.

Tortilla with butter, pineapple, red peppers, cheese & chocolate treat.

GF chicken nuggets w/ dip, sweet potato chips, veg/fruit & gummy star.

Rice pasta, hummus/veggies, pistachios, cheese, and chocolate.

Other pro tips for school lunch ideas: Pack your lunches the night before.

While Papa Natural is getting the kids ready for bed, I’m in the kitchen making their lunches for the next day. (I eventually want to partner with Griffin to make lunches but for now, this is working for us.) I’m rather rushed in the mornings so prefer being free of this task. If you take a morning quiet time or do an a.m. workout, packing at night might also appeal to you so it doesn’t interfere with your spiritual or physical fitness ??

Buddy up with a friend or neighbor.

My dear friend and fellow foodie, Savanna, has the most amazing school lunch ideas (as you’ve seen above!). We snap pictures of our lunches each day and text to each other for moral support. We inspire each other and also commiserate on Fridays when we’re so done with packing lunches ?

Find a friend who is also committed to packing healthy lunches and share school lunch ideas regularly. Or better yet, buddy up with a neighbor and swap bulk food items to take some of the burden off of each of you. For example, you could make a big batch of healthy muffins and she could make extra rice & beans; you then swap portions to each other to help round out your lunches.

Taste the rainbow.

To ensure that your kids are getting a wide-spectrum of nutrients, try to bring lots of color into their lunches. Not only is it visually appealing but it provides a rich diversity of phytonutrients and other vitamins and minerals. Here is a list of food by color to get you inspired:

Purple Plums Red grapes Kidney beans Beets

Blue Blueberries Blue potatoes Blue corn (high in selenium!)

Green Broccoli Green Peppers Pear Kiwi Snap peas Avocado Seaweed (like these snacks)

Red Pomegranate Red meat Most apples

Cherries

Tomatoes

Pink Watermelon Grapefruit Rhubarb Raspberries

Orange Apricots Sweet potatoes (these are delicious!) Cantaloupe Oranges/tangerines/clementines Papaya

Yellow Pineapple Summer squash Mango Honey Egg yolks Butter

White/tan/brown Mushrooms Coconut Chicken/turkey Lentils Dates

Black Black beans Blackberries Black olives Black rice (like these crackers)

Make your kids “snack” on any lunch leftovers.

After all of the effort that goes into making kid lunches, nothing feels worse that opening up a lunch box filled with half-eaten foods. When this happens in our household, I make the kids finish their leftovers before they can have other foods to eat, including dinner. This teaches them the value of not being wasteful and honors the work of others. ?

Find resources to help.

We all get into food ruts and need to break out of our old standbys. Consider joining a meal planning service to help you try new recipes that can be used as lunches. I like Real Plans because they create shopping lists (that you can use on your phone) and include lunch menus too. You can also follow awesome food bloggers like Deliciously Organic, Naturally Ella or Tasty Yummies. I also find inspiration in magazines and cookbooks like Nourishing Traditions.

Keep it simple.

While homemade sushi rolls and holiday-themed treats are fun to do on occasion, you want to also include regular, simple staples if you’re gonna stay in the game for the long haul. Simple foods are often best for younger, more delicate digestive systems, too. When coming up with new school lunch ideas, it can be as easy as just trying different foods, such as:

Less popular fruits like kiwi, grapefruit, and golden berries Veggies like radishes, jicama, and plantains Well-cooked grains like millet, amaranth, and savory steel cut oats And healthy proteins like salmon jerky, Brazil nuts, and dried garbanzo beans

Infuse with LVE.

Researcher Kai Qin Chan showed that strong emotions like love or jealousy can impact the way food tastes (Love-infused food tastes better, btw ). So there is actually some scientific proof to the importance of food “made with love.” You can write a little love note or buy these cute cards to stick in lunches. I also like to throw in a little “treat” most days like these Zand throat drops (with added zinc for immunity!), these elderberry gummies, dark chocolate or ginger chews.

How about YOU?

I’d love to hear from YOU, mama! What do you regularly make for your little ones? Share any tips or tricks you might have on school lunch ideas!

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