#Easy Corn Dog Recipe

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Treat Yourself to Homemade Corn Hot Dogs: A Snack Time Delight

we can’t wait forever weekend To enjoy some delicious food. Sometimes the food cravings hit in the middle of the week and we are on the lookout for some good snacks to munch on. Since we have a lot of work during the weekdays, we do not have much time to cook. So, we need something quick and satisfying. if you wish Chicken Snacks, then today we have something special for you. Chicken popcorn, hot…

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Food is one of the most universally beloved things on planet Earth. Aligning a presidential campaign with it is smart for all the obvious reasons, but for the Harris-Walz ticket, it’s also a signal. The rhetorical challenge of progressivism is that it is by nature abstract: It imagines a world that does not yet exist, rather than advocating to return to some previous version of the one we know. [...] In foregrounding food, Harris and Walz are making theirs the candidacy of terrestrial pleasure and straightforward abundance.

The governor of Minnesota and possible future vice president’s hotdish recipe is, uh, a lot. It involves, among other things, whole milk, half-and-half, two types of meat, three cups of cheese (specifically Kraft), nearly a stick of butter, and a full package of Tater Tots. It is gluttonous, deeply midwestern, and, I am sure, delicious. Indeed, Walz won the Minnesota Congressional Delegation’s hotdish cook-off in 2013, 2014, and 2016.

Tim Walz loves food. He loves corn dogs, and the all-you-can-drink milk booth at the Minnesota state fair, and—I’m sorry to have to be the one to tell you this—dunking cinnamon rolls in chili. He gets excited about soda. He posts pictures of his sandwiches.  He loves to eat so much that people on X are already writing short-form fan fiction about it. Throughout his political career, but especially recently, he has gone out of his way to talk about food, the fattier and folksier the better. Last week, in a discussion with CNN’s Jake Tapper that was ostensibly about Joe Biden’s mental fitness, Walz recounted receiving a call from the president while eating the Minnesota delicacy Juicy Lucy, a hamburger stuffed with cheese. The next day, he posted on X about a different award-winning hotdish recipe of his, this one involving two separate kinds of canned soup.

We are witnessing what might be the most food-centric presidential campaign in American history. Kamala Harris is, by all accounts, an exceptional and enthusiastic home cook, and has made cooking part of her political brand—surely an intentional calculation, given the negative connotations that might arise when the potential first woman president openly embraces domesticity. In 2019, she offered an off-the-cuff lesson in turkey brining while getting mic’d up to go on television: “Just lather that baby up,” she said, eyes bright. The next year, she started an amateur cooking show; on it, she cracks an egg with one hand and bonds with Mindy Kaling over the fact that their parents both stored spices in old Taster’s Choice jars. She laughs a lot in the kitchen.

Unlike her running mate, Harris seems unlikely to throw four kinds of dairy in the oven for dinner—she’s a Californian, and she cooks like one: swordfish with toasted cardamom for her pescatarian stepdaughter, herb-flecked Mediterranean meatballs on an Instagram Live with the celebrity chef Tom Colicchio. But she’s not immune to the humble charms of ice cream, gumbo, Popeye’s chicken, red-velvet cupcakes, or bacon, which she describes as a “spice” in her household. She comes off as sincere in her love of food but discerning in her tastes. When a 10-year-old recently asked her at an event what her favorite taco filling was, she answered with the kind of absorbed expression that she might otherwise display when explaining foreign policy on the debate stage: carnitas with cilantro and lime, no raw onions.

Invoking food on the campaign trail is a cliché for a reason: Eating is an easy and extremely literal way to prove that you are a human being. But the Democratic Party has not always been great at it. In 2003, John Kerry visited the Philadelphia cheesesteak institution Pat’s and asked for a sandwich not with the traditional Whiz, American, or Provolone, but with Swiss. If voters needed proof that he was something other than the eggheady elitist they thought he was, this wasn’t it: In Philly, Swiss is “an alternative lifestyle,” The Philadelphia Inquirer’s food critic, Craig LaBan, said at the time. One does not get the sense that Walz or Harris would stride into Pat’s and ask for Swiss—not because they’re self-consciously avoiding a gaffe, but because they have deep respect for America’s foodways and are interested in enjoying food however it is meant to be enjoyed.

Their approach makes a marked departure both from the Obama era—what with its well-meaning but not entirely fun focus on childhood obesity, and its notorious seven almonds—and from the current leaders of the Republican Party. Donald Trump doesn’t really talk about liking eating; he does, famously, consume a lot of fast food, but that is reportedly because he’s afraid of being poisoned, not because fast food tastes amazing. His most well-known food tweet—“Happy #CincoDeMayo! The best taco bowls are made in Trump Tower Grill. I love Hispanics!”—reads like an obligatory plug rather than an earnest celebration of the way the taco bowl itself looks, smells, and tastes: all business, no pleasure. Meanwhile, Trump’s running mate, J. D. Vance, says he loves Diet Mountain Dew, but he seems mostly to be mad about it. To the degree that he has gotten specific about why he likes the beverage, the praise is purely functional: “high caffeine, low calorie.” The primary message here is that food is the site not of delight and togetherness but of anxiety and alienation, or utilitarianism at best. It’s all a little, well, weird.

Food is one of the most universally beloved things on planet Earth. Aligning a presidential campaign with it is smart for all the obvious reasons, but for the Harris-Walz ticket, it’s also a signal. The rhetorical challenge of progressivism is that it is by nature abstract: It imagines a world that does not yet exist, rather than advocating to return to some previous version of the one we know. I find it telling that Walz keeps using the word joy when he talks about the campaign and about his running mate. It’s an uncomplicated message, one that’s even more concrete than Barack Obama’s hope: Hope is the future, but joy is the present. It’s cold milk on a hot day; a perfectly cracked egg; a steaming casserole dish full of God knows what, enjoyed at a crowded table. In foregrounding food, Harris and Walz are making theirs the candidacy of terrestrial pleasure and straightforward abundance. It’s simple, really. —Ellen Cushing

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Ways to piss off an Italian

Alternatively three ways to cartoonishly piss off an Italian

Hazbin hotel x reader [Platonic]

Warnings:

Italian stereotypes, just jokin' around this is all in good fun! I put an Imp OC of mine in as the reader assistant! She just pops in and out to stir things up! Reader's learning to cook other types of food because they've hadn't had to cook for themselves in ages they just had others do it. Ending is a little off but we don't talk about that I finished this at 6 am I need sleep, Angel isn't that pissed mostly dismayed

Good evening folks! This is a side story with Eldritch horror reader and Angel dust because he's Italian, this is somewhat inspired by my own bit of how my younger self made it her mission to piss off Italians because of that Italian TikTok duo back in 2020-2021 [???] She did not succeed as she did not know any Italians and all she did was eat spaghetti noodles with anything but a fork.

this is also the 100 followers special! Now at the time of posting we are FAR past that at 207! but better late then never! Thank you so much for the support, I genuinely did not think this many folks would like my silly little writings, I adore getting y'all's requests, comments, and just appearing in my inbox genuinely it makes my day thank you! And I hope you enjoy!

Angel Dust took great pride in his Italian heritage and culture, as he was truly Italian.

Unfortunately he lived with a centuries old Eldritch horror who may or may not have lived in Europe during the bubonic plague and didn't understand the more "modern'' Italian or Italy at all, and others that didn't understand the "sacredness" of the Italians.

🍝The spaghetti.🍝

You took over cooking in the hotel, you and Alastor had begun fighting over the kitchen, whoever got there first got to cook and today, you were victorious.

You were exploring new recipes you had thus far made spicy tteokbokki and Korean corn dogs, some type of curry that was sonic blue, teriyaki chicken, hummus and other things! You experimented with different flavors, seasonings,

These tasty things would've ended you if you ate it back when you were alive and not dying of the bubonic plague.

Anyways, you decided to give making spaghetti a try because you were in the mood for something fairly easy to make.

As you perused the recipe book while humming along to the songs playing from Alastor's radio show, you nodded noting down the ingredients before pulling out the phone that the little Imp that worked for you had bought you insisting you should have one to contact her instead of hunting her down at random and dragging her away.

You squinted as you scrolled through the few contacts you had until you reached said imp's phone number and slowly texted her a barrage of ingredients to buy.

Cece carefully opened the hotel doors and skittered over to the kitchen, having memorized the route since she delivered ingredients to you almost daily at this point.

You grinned as you took the ingredients from Cece's hands turning around to place them on the counter while she pulled up a chair and sat down waiting for the inevitable "Dear Cece can you cut this" or "Dear Cece can you stir this"

You washed off the tomatoes before slicing in an x and blanching them, you peeled the tomatoes after and diced them up before putting them aside to cut up yellow onions, you gathered them up and placed them into a pan, sprinkling in salt to unleashed the onion liquids and sweetness.

You added in some prechopped garlic and let it saute.

While that was happening you took the tomatoes and crushed them, once done you combined the tomatoes with the rest letting it simmer.

You added other components like herbs, basil and a little olive old at the end just for fun.

You filled up another pot with water to boil, sprinkling a twinge of salt and stirring it in.

You brushed your hands on your apron, as you scooted around to find the box of spaghetti noodles, grinning you opened it and take out the pasta.

It was at this unfortunate moment Angel dust decided to waltz on into the kitchen, intending to see what was for dinner and maybe snag something to munch on, you held the dry pasta over the pot, both hands gripping the ends

"Hey tentacles, what's for- WHAT THE FUCK!''

"Good evening Dearest Angel! I'm making spaghetti!"

You said unfazed as the pasta snapped in half and dropped into the pot as Angel dust watched in pure horror.

"Why would you do that?!" Angel asked, his voice pitched as he asked arms gesturing to the pot of sad broken pasta boiling away.

"Make spaghetti? I didn't think it was such a controversial meal"

"No! You broke the pasta! That's like the biggest sin ya can do! What is wrong with ya?"

"We're already in hell, I don't think sins matter much here," Cece popped in, you jumped slightly forgetting the imp was there.

"They do when it comes to' fuckin' pasta toots!"

Angel dust shouted before promptly turning around and leaving the kitchen, leaving you completely confused and Cece amused, unfortunately her amusement turned into irritation as you asked her to grab the ground beef and roll it into balls so you could cook them because meatballs.

During dinner time your spaghetti was a hit!

Charlie complimented your cooking saying you outdid yourself while Vaggie was grabbing a second serving, Sir Pentious enjoyed slurping up the noodles, Niffty kept stabbing the meatballs foe whatever reason, Husk seemed to enjoy the meal however Angel dust had one pair of arms crossed while he reluctantly ate, it was good he could admit but he knew the sin that you had committed while cooking, he knew that innocent pasta had been broken.

Angel dust almost died a second time when he walked into the kitchen later that night for a midnight snack and witnessed a probably drunk Husk eating leftover spaghetti pasta with ketchup because the sauce you had made was on a higher shelf in the refrigerator and he didn't feel like climbing.

🍕 pineapple pizza time.🍕

You and Alastor had... For lack of better words got into a little fight over the kitchen, tentacles, shadows, mild mind control and other things were used until Vaggie stepped in and separated the two of you,

It was decided that pizza would be ordered for the hotel, much to Alastor's disapproval.

Cheese, pepperoni, pineapple and ham, and supreme were the pizzas ordered unbeknownst to Angel dust since he was coming back to the hotel from a hangout with Cherri.

"Angel! Welcome back we ordered pizza!" Charlie said waving the spider over as Vaggie placed the pizza boxes onto the table.

"Great! I'm starvin'!" Angel walked over just in time to see the box containing pineapple pizza opened up.

"Nevermind I'll starve."

"We have other pizzas Angel."

Vaggie did not get paid enough to deal with this, she didn't even get paid!

Angel dust was extremely disappointed in you, you were the one to suggest getting pineapple pizza because you quote, "Never had it before and wanted to try it",

You were well over a few centuries old, you weren't a child, you had gone to hell and become an overlord that rained terror for a couple of years and therefore you should've been able to tell that pineapple on pizza was a crime against humanity, so what if pizza wasn't a thing during your time, it was a thing that came to be while you were down here!

He had later lectured you about it, it was amusing to you! You were a feared overlord and yet this little Italian guy had the gull to lecture you, this was normal in families right? To not be afraid of each other? How wonderful!

The lecture eventually switched over to Husk who was eating pizzas folded which was just weird because he was just tasting the crust! What about the cheese? The sauce? THE SAUCE HUSK? DO YOU NOT TASTE IT?

Husk was too sober for the lecture, Alastor found it amusing though.

🇮🇹Italian PowerPoint presentation 🇮🇹

"Alright tentacles, we're havin' a intervention!" Angel dust said throwing his hands down on the coffee table as you sipped something from a teacup, probably tea.

"Is what you dragged us here for? This shit?"

Husk was here, how did he always get dragged into these things? Niffty was beside him trying to stab a roach, Charlie and Vaggie were out of the hotel, Alastor was hell knew where, probably doing radio stuff and Angel dust had somehow tracked down your assistant and dragged her there.

"Oh! Whatever for dearie?" You asked head tilted as you placed your cup on the table,

"You've committed so many fuckin' crimes in the past week! Ya' broke the pasta before puttin' it in the pot! Ya' put cream in the carbonara! Ya ate pineapple on pizza, I get we're in hell but are ya fuckin' kiddin' me?-" Angel moved his arms around to empathize his point "Not to mention that little fusion stunt, ya' deranged octopus!"

You hummed thinking about the meals you've made recently before responding, "I don't think I made anything bad?"

"You decided to put tomato sauce, cheese and pepperoni on cooked ramen and stuck it in da' oven and ate it."

"It wasn't as good as the little people on the interwebs said."

"OF COURSE IT WASN'T GOOD IT WAS A CRIME! IT CAME OUT OF THE DEEPS OF HELL."

"Eh, it wasn't that bad" Cece popped in to stir the pot, Angel slowly turned around becoming slightly more spidery

"The fuck did ya just say?"

Cece shrugged, "Food's expensive and I need to eat."

Cece was picked up and thrown on the couch with you as Angel dust set up a PowerPoint presentation about the history of Italian food and whatever else, You did not want to be here you'd rather be drinking your drink in peace, Husk didn't want to be here he'd rather be drinking, your hellborn imp assistant didn't want to be here, she's never going to Italy she didn't need to know this and Niffty, well she's still stabbing things on the floor.

By the time Charlie and Vaggie returned you had zoned out completely and your mind was elsewhere, Niffty was napping on your shoulder, Cece had escaped by asking Angel if garlic bread was Italian and while he went on that tangent she ran out abandoning everyone.

Husk was more dead inside then per usual, he wasn't paid enough for this, the first hour was fine but this had been going on for five hours at this point, how did Angel dust manage to drag this PowerPoint presentation out so long?

Vaggie shut it down after it was realized that you weren't responding and they thought you had somehow died,

You did not die and you eventually snapped out of it when a white cloth was put over you in order to hide the body.

Good evening folks! Thank you for turning on in! I hope you enjoyed, my apologies for taking forever to get this out, if your wondering why it feels like there's a missing gap that's because I wrote a whole lil' thing of reader and Alastor combining forces to annoy Angel and I accidentally deleted it.

I'm gonna rewrite it eventually and add it to a different fic with Eldritch horror reader, also If your wondering why I have an imp OC in here there is a reason with Eldritch horror and their family complex you'll see eventually

I'll be getting the readers backstory which will be the 200 follower special out [hopefully] soon so tune on in for that! Thank you again have a wonderful day!

[squadmuse]

SFW ALPHABET

THE MATT CASEY EDITION

A/N: so this has taken me about a week or so to write, and it’s about 2.6k in length too… so enjoy as I’m absolutely shattered and this probably sucks balls but yeah I hope anyone reading likes it (as I don’t, I’m in my everything sucks period it feels)

A = Affection (How affectionate are they? How do they show affection?)

Matt is a very affectionate guy. He loves to give you kisses, hugs, to touch or be around you. But he is also affectionate in his acts of service towards you and will always try to do things for you to show his love and affection for you. With his shifts and duties at the firehouse, it can mean Matt isn’t there as much in person as he’d like to be, but he always makes sure to text, call or FaceTime.

B = Best friend (What would they be like as a best friend? How would the friendship start?)

Matt is a very loyal and trustworthy best friend who would always have your back and support you through the good times and bad times. You’d probably meet through his job as a Fire Captain or his construction business or at Mollys, and just click instantly. You share a lot of the same values and interests, so a friendship ignited and Matt quickly became your best friend.

C = Cuddles (Do they like to cuddle? How would they cuddle?)

Matt loves cuddles, he just loves to show his love and affection for you so much, and it’s an easy way to do so. Matt has different types of hugs and one is when he’s just so thankful to see you after a tough shift and another hug type is where he’s playful with you and enjoying the happiness you give him. He will cuddle you wherever he can, and this includes in bed as Matt will either have you cuddled into his chest or he will spoon you from behind.

D = Domestic (Do they want to settle down? How are they at cooking and cleaning?)

Matt 100% wants to settle down and have a family with you. He wants birthdays, Christmases, Thanksgivings and more with you and the children you’ll have together at a home he’d renovate or construct himself with a big yard. He’s a pretty clean guy and tidies up well with organising things and doing jobs around the home. Matt knows a few different meals and recipes, not just his famous corned beef or chili, and enjoys getting a night in with you to cook something for you.

E = Ending (If they had to break up with their partner, how would they do it?)

Matt is a guy who is genuine, kind and hardworking and so, he would definitely do it in person and would never break up with you over the phone or via text and especially wouldn’t ghost you.

F = Fiance(e) (How do they feel about commitment? How quick would they want to get married?)

Matt realises early on that you’re the One for him, and he doesn’t hold back on his feelings, so he makes plans to find an engagement ring for you so he can propose. He has always wanted to be a good husband, to have a wife that he could love and cherish forever and to have a happy family that he never had himself growing up.

G = Gentle (How gentle are they, both physically and emotionally?)

Oh, Matt is so gentle and considerate, both physically and emotionally towards you. He hates arguing with you and would never ever raise his hand to you. Matt sees some awful sights as a firefighter and knows the importance of good mental health in life and always tries to be as supportive as possible for you as he knows you do that for him.

H = Hugs (Do they like hugs? How often do they do it? What are their hugs like?)

Matt loves to hug you whenever he can. He has a variety of hugs, such as full on bear hugs to one-armed hugs. He’s a hugger plain and simple. He loves receiving hugs from you though. To some, Matt is touch-starved and didn’t have the happiest childhood either, so he is such a puppy dog for your hugs.

I = I love you (How fast do they say the L-word?)

It doesn’t take long for Matt to say he loves you, and it doesn’t take you long either. Matt knew he was head over heels for you from the moment he met you and knew he wanted to be something to you. You had been friends for a little while before dating as he didn’t want to be creepy, and it slips out one night as you’re coming home from a night out, but it was just perfectly right.

J = Jealousy (How jealous do they get? What do they do when they’re jealous?)

Matt does suffer from jealousy from time to time. He knows it is stupid and that you’re the most loyal person he knows, but he also knows how you are, not only drop-dead gorgeous but also incredibly smart, sweet and just incredible on the inside, which makes him wonder why you picked someone like him. Before you started dating and were just friends, although Matt knew he had been developing more than platonic feelings for you, he hated seeing you date other men. When he gets jealous nowadays, Matt doesn’t do much unless the other guy does something to offend or hurt you and won’t hesitate to defend you verbally or even physically.

K = Kisses (What are their kisses like? Where do they like to kiss you? Where do they like to be kissed?)

Matt Casey kisses are absolutely intoxicating and leave you wanting more and more. He is gentle yet very sensual with the way he moves his lips against your own and isn’t afraid to slip his tongue in at times. Matt loves to kiss your neck and shoulder blades but also your hands and cheek if he can’t kiss your lips. Now if you kiss Matt on his neck he will be putty in your hands forevermore, but he chuckles when you kiss him on the nose each morning as you wake up in his arms.

L = Little ones (How are they around children?)

Matt is absolutely amazing with children, of all ages. Babies adore him, toddlers and young children are amazed by him and even teenagers are astounded at how well he is able to relate with them. Matt is definitely protective of children. He is more than happy to look after his niece or the Herrmann clan, Terrance Boden or Otis Cruz, and will take them on days out to the zoo, Navy Pier, the aquarium and more, while also taking them fishing or to hockey games.

M = Morning (How are mornings spent with them?)

Matt gets up early in the morning on the days he goes to work. While he takes a shower, you quickly cook him a healthy yet filling breakfast as you know how hectic the firehouse can get, and you want Matt to start the day off right. He’ll kiss and cuddle you from behind, talking about whatever things you or him have planned or something to plan. If you’re working the same morning, Matt gets up earlier and pops to your favourite bakery nearby to pick up some freshly baked croissants and bagels for you along with a freshly brewed coffee for you both that you’ll enjoy as Matt drives you to work.

N = Night (How are nights spent with them?)

Nighttime is usually a quiet time for you and Matt, as you’re both usually exhausted from work and just want to relax with one another. Sometimes you’ll catch a Blackhawks game on the television or do something else like charades that makes you both laugh and enjoy the lightness of yourselves together. Matt does love treating you to date nights and nights out, though every so often, and he takes you out for dinners, shows and more. A more relaxed night out while not staying at home is at Mollys with the rest of Firehouse 51.

O = Open (When would they start revealing things about themselves? Do they say everything all at once or wait a while to reveal things slowly?)

Matt is usually very open and honest, as he hates keeping secrets or not trusting people, but he is slow to talk about what happened between his mother and father and his childhood. It definitely takes him a while to know how to deal with talking about it to you, but when he does it, it feels like a weight has been lifted off his shoulders as you’re nothing but supportive, understanding and compassionate towards him.

P = Patience (How easily angered are they?)

Matt is extremely patient, but he doesn’t suffer fools or mistakes and doesn’t like disloyalty, secrecy or disrespect. He has a lot on his shoulders with his career, and sometimes it can mean that Matt is more snarky or snippy with you, but he will never deliberately be angry or abusive towards you.

Q = Quizzes (How much would they remember about you? Do they remember every little detail you mention in passing, or do they kind of forget everything?)

Matt is a very observant man and is quick to notice details and information about you, other people or situations around him and can read your body language quite well. He always remembers your birthday and anniversary, it’s just something about Matt’s brain that is wired to be mathematical and scientific, so dates and numbers are always easy for him to remember. Matt is also very much a romantic at heart and very soft, so willingly puts effort into remembering whatever he can about you.

R = Remember (What is their favorite moment in your relationship?)

Matt has a few favourite moments from your relationship, but one of his favourites is from when you were just starting dating each other after being friends. He had been in his officer quarters, working through a mountain of paperwork that he had to complete as Captain of Truck 81 after an extremely tough day so far, when you knocked and appeared at his door. Matt didn’t know how much he needed to see you, and you had come visiting with his favourite cake and lunch too. He knows it isn’t much, but it had been something that had brightened up Matt’s day and the chat and time spent then made him certain how much he loved you.

S = Security (How protective are they? How would they protect you? How would they like to be protected?)

Matt is very protective of you and won’t hesitate to physically defend you when needed or stand up for you verbally too. Perhaps it draws from the abuse that he saw his father put his mother and himself through and while Matt had protected his sister, he hadn’t been able to do so for his mother, and so he would do anything and everything to protect you from any sort of harm or hurt. Now, Matt just wants to be protected by love more than anything, as he needs that assurance and care more than anything.

T = Try (How much effort would they put into dates, anniversaries, gifts, everyday tasks?)

Oh, Matt puts a lot of effort into loving you regardless, but for special days such as anniversaries or birthdays or dates, he would spoil the heck out of you as much as possible. Matt is a romantic with an eye for detail and will always do research on the best restaurant or whatever you’re interested in. Everyday tasks for Matt link into his acts of service for you, and he’s always willing to make a home-cooked meal for you or run a bubble bath for you. Gifts from Matt are always well-thought-out and sentimental, he finds symbolism in different ways and whatever he gives you is sure to be extremely meaningful and close to your heart.

U = Ugly (What would be some bad habits of theirs?)

Matt hasn’t got the best work-life balance due to his shifts at the firehouse and then his construction company too, and while he tries to put you first and foremost, it can be hard to do so, as he doesn’t want slack or let down anyone in either of his jobs. He also can snap or close up when stressed or upset by the sights he sees working with the Chicago Fire Department, and it takes a Slamigan for him to open up finally to you so he doesn’t let it consume him.

V = Vanity (How concerned are they with their looks?)

Matt takes a great deal of pride in his appearance, both personally and professionally, and is always sure to make certain he looks well-groomed and dressed. He isn’t the most fashion savvy guy around. Matt doesn’t have much interest in spending much money on himself let alone on ultra-expensive designer clothing or shoes, as he doesn’t see the need or point. Matt is usually clean-shaven, and he loves it when you help him shave, as it’s a way to keep some non-sexual intimacy in your relationship.

W = Whole (Would they feel incomplete without you?)

Matt would definitely feel incomplete without you in his life. He loves with all his heart and soul, so much so that he is certain you are his soulmate and if anything ever happened to you then, Matt would be devastated and heartbroken. You brought something that is indescribable yet so extremely special to Matt’s life that he didn’t know he was missing or needed.

X = Xtra (A random headcanon for them.)

Matt loves it when you drop by the firehouse as you brighten not just his day but the rest of the firehouse too. You’ll bring him some lunch or something homemade such as cake and Matt just loves the domesticity but also the fact that he has someone like you in his life that puts up with him but looks out for him as he hasn’t ever had that before.

Y = Yuck (What are some things they wouldn’t like, either in general or in a partner?)

Again, Matt is a man of strong ethics and integrity who does not like anyone who is disingenuous, disloyal, abusive or invasive. He values his privacy and respect but also those of others, so Matt wouldn’t have time for anyone who mocks or bullies others either. Secrecy is also something that irritates him and so anyone keeping secrets won’t last with him. But also, as a man, Matt is someone who wants someone to trust him wholeheartedly and know they can rely on him without question, so anyone who can be too independent or too headstrong wouldn’t work with him either.

Z = Zzz (What is a sleep habit of theirs?)

Matt sleeps on his back usually, but if not, then he will spoon you from behind. Sometimes he can have issues with getting to sleep if there is something bothering him or someone he loves or something to do with a job. As he is a firefighter, before heading to bed, Matt will check every appliance or equipment in the house and switch it off just to be sure it won’t go on fire while you sleep. Now, as to what Matt wears to bed, he doesn’t wear much and just settles on a pair of boxers, if that, or sometimes a pair of flannel pajama pants.

[bitchfitch]

anyways New Recipe Time

Dog food for your dad

aka easy to eat and digest mush for people who think vegetables are for girls and don't have teeth.

ingredients, the quantities are suggestions, follow your heart.

6 potatoes.

2 lbs of chicken

an equal amount of broccoli to potatoes.

2 cups rice

vegetable oil

an stick of butter

corn starch

garlic salt

Paprika

oregano

like, an entire bottle of barbecue sauce. just the most barbecue ass barbecue sauce you can find. It doesn't matter, it's mostly for color.

Step 1: cut the potatoes into like, Roughly one inch sections, you want them bite sized but not like, tiny. add a few tablespoons of oil, and then use vibes to determine the paprika oregano and garlic salt.mix that all together and set them up on a baking sheet in a single layer.

Step 2: preheat the oven to 425°f and slap them in. cook for roughly 45 minutes to an hour. you want them softened but still firm enough to hold their shape

Step 3: cut the chicken into one inch cubes, coat in a light layer of corn starch.

Step 4: drop the butter into a big ass pot over medium high heat, toss the broccoli in while you're waiting for the butter to melt. once it is melted add paprika and garlic salt,stir that all together then add the chicken cubes. make sure all chicken is touching the bottom of the pan.

Step 5: fuck off for like 5 minutes, until the underside of the chicken is crispy. This is for texture not for food safety so don't worry about cooking it all the way.

Step 6: un fuck off, take the pot off the heat wait for like. idk. a "vampire" by the Orion Experience length of time. Dump the 2 cups of rice over the chicken and broccoli, then slowly add 4 cups water to the pot. put it back on medium heat. mix it together, and cover until the rice is done, like 20 minutes.

Step 7: the potatoes should be done around now. take them out of the oven and let them sit while you find the barbecue sauce and check the rice.

Step 8: if everything is done cooking, add the potatoes and barbecue sauce to the rice. stir it together and serve hot.

note: this makes a fuck ton and keeps pretty well. package what's left and nuke it when you next want some daddy doggy food.

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Exquisite esquites

By Mia Leimkuhler

If I were mayor of Picnictown, every picnic would have the following: a blanket, a 1:1 dog-to-human ratio and esquites. The blanket’s there because grass is itchy no matter what the most outdoorsy person in the group says; the dogs because dogs are great. The esquites are essential because my favorite outdoor corn is elotes, but they don’t travel nearly as well as esquites. (The laws of Picnictown consider how easy it is to carry your picnic things on public transportation.)

This is barely a compromise, though, because Kay Chun’s esquites capture all the beloved and balanced elements of elotes: sweet summer corn, tangy lime, creamy cotija (and crema), spicy ancho chile. The smoky flavor you get from grilled corn is here, too, as the kernels are charred in a hot skillet until browned and caramelized. Perhaps the most enticing part of the recipe is this note from Kay: “Leftovers transform quickly into a great pasta salad the next day; simply toss with cooked pasta and olive oil.” Picnictown loves a resourceful pasta salad.

More picnic decrees, because it’s the first day of summer! Make Zainab Shah’s sheet-pan chicken tikka thighs ahead of time, and then toss some roti or naan in your tote bag for effortless but extremely delicious sandwiches. Ali Slagle’s green bean salad with dill pickles and feta is perfect all by itself, but if someone else wanted to bring a container of cooked barley or farro, that would be a really nice collaborative grain bowl picnic moment. (For even more lovely, easy picnic ideas that travel well, check out this recipe collection.)

Every June, the summer produce flows into and overwhelms my corner grocery store, and every June I am positively giddy about it. Right now the shelves are buckling from so many cherry tomatoes, and I’m doing my part with salad e-shirazi, basil and tomato fried rice and salmon and tomatoes in foil, a five-star, five-ingredient dinner from Mark Bittman.

I am trying to be more adventurous with my vegetables, branching out and bringing home goodies I don’t usually cook. I’ve never really loved bitter melon (I’m not alone), but I do like bitter things — extra dark chocolate, dandelion greens, Campari. So I’m going to try this stir-fried bitter melon with eggs, a recipe from Chutatip Suntaranon (known as Nok) adapted by Cathy Erway.

The creamy scrambled eggs, salty soy sauce and molasses-y brown sugar will mellow out the harshest edges of the bitter melon. And I trust Nok — I’ve had the pleasure of dining at Kalaya, Nok’s restaurant in Philadelphia, and Nok never misses.

Lastly: It’s hot out there, and I’d like to give you an excuse to stand in front of the open refrigerator after a long afternoon in Picnictown. Here’s Lisa Donovan’s new recipe for buttermilk tres leches cake, which is best served extremely chilled, straight from the pan. I interpret this as spooning giant mouthfuls of cold, creamy cake into my mouth while bending into the fridge, but if you’d like to use plates and forks and a table, by all means.

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I’m in the same boat with vegetarianism. I’m currently a minor, but when I turn 18 i plan to start eating meat (i have some health problems due to malnourishment but my parents are super religious and strict). What foods do you recommend for someone eating meat for the first time?

That’s almost exactly how my upbringing was, so I understand how transitioning to eating meat can be intimidating. If you’ve been vegetarian your whole life/a long period of time, you’re most likely going to have some minor stomach issues when you first start eating meat. These will eventually go away as your body gets used to processing the new foods. I recommend starting with meals you already know you like, and then eat the meat version of it. My first meat food was chicken noodle soup because the soup was familiar. If you like meat substitutes (like the beyond meat/impossible meat/morning star brands) I would go with having the meat version! If you like veggie chicken nuggets, try regular frozen chicken nuggets! If you like veggie burgers, try having a small hamburger. Something I do NOT recommend until you’ve been eating meat for a while is trying to cook with raw meat. Pre cooked meat will be your best friend. If you don’t know how to properly prepare meat, there’s a higher chance of getting yourself sick. Do your research, get used to cooking with pre cooked meat, and then try something where you cook something all the way (like baking chicken instead of pan frying it. It’s harder to undercook). Just remember that over cooking meat is better than under cooking meat and getting sick (I’ve been eating meat for 2 years and I’m still too scared to cook with chicken. I only eat precooked chicken, canned chicken, and chicken from restaurants where I KNOW it’s safe). You might have been told that meat is bad for you or unhealthy (I was told this) but it’s an EXCELLENT source of protein and nutrients. Go slow, take your time figuring out what you like, and enjoy this new food group! Below the cut is some meat dishes I enjoy. Some are precooked, and some I get from restaurants or fresh from the store.

Hot dogs (you just gotta boil them or put them in the air fryer. They’re already cooked)

Chicken apple sausage (precooked, in the air fryer on 400°f for 5 minutes)

Sausage patties and eggs (precooked, you just need to fry them so they defrost and get a bit of searing on them)

Frozen corn dogs (precooked, air fryer or oven)

Breakfast sandwiches with sausage or bacon

Chicken salad sandwich/chicken salad with crackers/on a bed of lettuce (I used canned chicken, drain the juice out, and mix in miracle whip, mustard, and desired seasonings. Canned chicken is precooked)

Canned soup with meat in it (precooked, just microwave it or heat it on the stove)

Pizza with pepperoni or sausage on it

BBQ shredded chicken or pork on bread (you can buy it at the store and all you have to do it microwave it to heat it up. It’s precooked)

Breakfast sausage links (not precooked, but it’s easy to cook them. Just fry them until the outside is golden brown and then cut them in half. If it’s not pink inside, you’re good to go)

Burger patties (same as above. It’s easy to cook them in a pan, just make sure the inside isn’t pink. A cut in half burger is better than a food poisoning burger)

Chicken quesadilla (use canned chicken, shredded, with the juice drained, and add whatever seasonings you want.) (chicken is really bland without seasonings like tofu, so you want to heavily season it)

Chicken enchiladas (same as above. Use seasoned canned chicken if you’re not comfortable with cooking chicken and shredding it)

Any meat frozen microwavable TV dinners (super easy to make and it gives you a wide selection of meat dishes without having to actually cook them. I like frozen chicken alfredo or chicken pad thai)

Spaghetti with meatballs (meatballs are super easy to make. Get some ground beef, follow a recipe for seasonings and stuff that binds the meat together, and pop them in the oven. Once again, cut them open to see if they’re pink inside) (or invest in a meat thermometer if you want to cook meat often. It really helps with food poisoning anxiety)

Tacos/burritos with ground beef (see above)

CHICKEN PAD THAI WITH PEANUT SAUCE (I’ve mentioned pad thai before but I could eat this every day for the rest of my life. Find a local thai restaurant and try it. The tofu version is also really good)

Beef sticks (personally I don’t really like them because of the texture, but they’re a really easy source of protein and good to have around)

That’s about all I can think of right now, but I hope your journey leads you to new foods you like and your health improves! Always feel free to message me if you have any other questions or need any guidance (or send me an ask if you want to stay anonymous!)

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National State Fair Food Day

This year, Food Service Direct will be celebrating the first-ever National State Fair Food Day on July 11. There is much to love about state fairs — the rides, competitions, stalls, and the best part, food! While nothing beats attending a state fair, sometimes we just want to enjoy all the great food without waiting in lines with crowds of people. Instead, you can order state fair food from Food Service Direct, prepare simple recipes, and enjoy fried and delicious food straight out of the oven.

Check out the State Fair Food section at Food Service Direct and bring the fairgrounds to your backyard this summer with easy-to-follow recipes of classic state fair foods. Whatever your food needs are, wherever you are, Food Service Direct has you covered — build your unique menu today.

History of National State Fair Food Day

State fairs are a summer staple. Taking place once a year, people flock to the fairgrounds to enjoy the stalls, livestock, rides, and gifts. But let’s be honest, it’s all about the fried and delicious food, on sticks, and otherwise. The food is memorable and we look forward to enjoying it again all year long. Some of the best state foods include corn dogs, cotton candy, funnel cakes, deep-fried cookies, cheese on a stick, and chicken wings.

The first U.S. state fair was held in Syracuse, New York in 1841, and has been running successfully every year since. The second state fair was in Detroit, Michigan, which ran annually from 1849 to 2009.

Originally, state fairs were a display and celebration of the country’s agriculture; the produce, crops, and the growers who worked dedicatedly to cultivate a successful harvest. It highlighted the agricultural pride of each state, its local vendors, and regional foodways. As the structure of the country gradually shifted from agrarian to industrial, state fairs evolved to include music, amusement rides, games, and more industrial products.

But why wait for the state fair every year when you can enjoy the mouthwatering state fair food at home? Food Service Direct has you covered with everything you’ll need — from supplies to ingredients, for recreating foods-on-a-stick, cultural dishes, over-the-top desserts, and more. It’s the choice marketplace for local distributors and large manufacturers, offering a vast variety of food and related products for creating tasty meals.

National State Fair Food Day timeline

15,000 B.C.

The Beginning of the Hospitality Industry

The ancient Lascaux caves in France are used to provide accommodation for other tribes.

19th Century

The Beginning of State Fairs

State fairs are organized to display and promote state agriculture, livestock, and farm products.

20th Century

A Shift Occurs

As societies shift from agrarian to industrial, modern state fairs expand with the addition of amusement rides, exhibitions of industrial products, entertainment, and more.

July 11, 2022

The First Celebration

Initiated by Food Service Direct, the first-ever National State Fair Food Day is celebrated.

2022 State Fair Food Index Key Stats

Methodology

Food Service Direct, the first food-focused online marketplace, executed a survey in July 2022 with 2,051 adults from all 50 U.S States. To discover how U.S. consumers love state fair food the most, what are their favorite state fair food items, and how it impacts their enjoyment and quality of life. 

*Fairgoer is somebody who has gone to a state fair at least twice.

State Fair Food Favorites

#1 Fries

75% of the fairgoers in Maine always get fries at the State Fair, followed by 70% of the fairgoers in Pennsylvania.

#2 Corn Dogs

50% of the fairgoers in Arkansas and Texas always get Corn Dogs at the State Fair, followed by 45% of the fairgoers in Idaho.

#3 Roast Corn

43% of the fairgoers in Florida always get Roast Corn at the State Fair, followed by 40% of the fairgoers in New Mexico and Wisconsin.

Desserts

#1 Funnel Cake

83% of the fairgoers in Mississippi and Arkansas always get Funnel Cake at the State Fair, followed by 80% of fairgoers in Oklahoma.

#2 Cotton Candy

43% of the fairgoers in Vermont always get Cotton Candy at the State Fair, followed by 60% of the fairgoers in Mississippi.

#3 Snowcone

45% of the fairgoers in Mississippi always get Snow cones at the State Fair, followed by 40% of the fairgoers in Florida, Missouri, and South Carolina.

National State Fair Food Day FAQs

What is the most popular state fair food?

Some of the most popular state fair foods are deep-fried Oreos, fried chicken in a waffle cone, deep-fried Snickers bars, pizza cones, and cotton candy.

What is a state fair?

A state fair is an annual display of the best of a state’s local produce and products, as well as a recreational gathering for people in the U.S.

What is the most popular state fair?

The State Fair of Texas attracts a staggering 2.25 million visitors every year, making it the largest state fair in the country.

How To Celebrate National State Fair Food Day

Order your favorite state fair foodsHead over to Food Service Direct’s website. Browse and order from their large variety of state fair foods.

Try new recipesRecreate state fair foods by following different recipes. You won’t miss out on anything!

Host a state fair partyInvite your friends and family to a backyard state fair gathering. Include your favorite state fair food on the menu, and include games and other activities.

5 State Fair Foods You Can Easily Make At Home

Corn dogsCorn dogs on a stick can easily be made at home, and our pro-tip is to dunk the dogs in a tall jar full of batter for an even coating.

No-fry fried ice creamEnjoy the great taste with a crispy cinnamon coating, minus the oily mess.

Deep-fried cookiesA true indulgence that is a hit with kids especially.

Turkey legsThe best marinade for turkey legs or any other state fair meat dish is available at Food Service Direct.

State fair lemonadeSip on this thirst-quenching beverage, close your eyes, and imagine you’re at the state fair.

Why We Love National State Fair Food Day

For the love of foodWe at National Today love food holidays best. And if it is a day that celebrates countless well-loved dishes? We just can’t contain our excitement.

Bringing state fair food to your kitchenWhy not enjoy great state fair food in the comfort of your home without having to stand in sweltering temperatures and long queues. We are all for it.

Services making life easierFood Service Direct is dedicated to making the distribution of food easier for home cooks, chefs, food vendors, manufacturers, and event planners. With everything you could possibly need for creating culinary delights under one roof, what’s not to love?

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Random idea for you... Compton and Lucy trying to teach the rest of the psy7 how to cook actually good meals because Bob's fully willing to just make boxed meals and easy recipes for his whole life, Otto can barely operate a microwave without a fire, Cassie can and WILL eat dirt cheap meals every day, Helmut doesn't actually have a kitchen, and Ford is so stuck in his bacon-burger ways.

Chaos Ensues. But they keep trying to figure out what's wrong because everyone is just getting into messes and bumping into each other. Using the kitchen as a way to bond better as a team until finally they can actually make a nice meal and enjoy it.

That, or they decide to have a sort of potluck where everyone brings something. Everyone expects the obvious (Compton brings five dishes, Ford brought burgers, Lucy has a Grulovian stew) but the other four actually do their best as well to make something actually good. (I've discussed Bob being actually pretty good at making fish and chips before, for one)

Just a little idea for ya :3

Everyone bonding over cooking good meals is a really fun concept I like it a lot 🥺

It definitely makes sense that Cassie would be used to living off cheap meals but she also knows some tasty stuff you can make for cheap. and she probably gets the most out of this cooking adventure bc at the end of the day she finds another thing she can Compton can bond over :3

Bob you'd expect to be good at vegetarian options but like you said yeah boxed meals are his go to I think. He knows your basics bc it's obvious he had to start making dinner for himself at a young age but he never gets fancy with it. Even once he's convinced into eating 3 meals a day (he used to skip breakfast... madness) he still thinks cheapo boxed pasta is the best thing ever.

Helmut is extremely ready to actually have a kitchen like yes please! can he deep fry things do we have a frier please tell him he can make corn dogs.

Ford is full of bacon and grease and can not be saved but he's very good at following instructions and it's probably a time and place where Compton tells Ford what to do w/confidence (helps that Lucy is there to stop Ford from trying to put his own spin on the recipes Compton and her picked out. put. the bacon. down.)

Otto is an enigma. he can light cereal on fire. Compton eventually gives up.

[nerves-nebula]

2 things:

1) What kind of food do you like so I can see if I know any kinda easy recipes that you might be able to use? I know some easy pasta and stir fry recipes, and never underestimate the versatility of a sack of potatoes.

2) I know it's 24/7 Turtles Time, but should you in the future find yourself in need of a new kids media with some "oh, that's fucked up if you think about it", I'd have to recommend Danny Phantom. The show is supposed to be a "comedy" except the main character is dead and at the same time his parent's canonically want to kill him the entire run of the show, on top of that, the fandom has thought about all the other little one off "jokes" that are, in fact, pretty fucked up if you think about it. The show's sexism hasn't aged well, but what's done is done.

processed food, bland stuff, shit you would feed a little kid or someone who has a stomach ache. nothing to complex/with too many ingredients.

I've got like a google doc list about this actually lemme just skim through it-

virtually no sauces. ever. nothing spicy either or I'll die. i like bland noodles and chicken noodle soup and chicken strips and onion rings and popcorn shrimp (though it gives me a stomach ache) and ham & cheese sandwiches and granola bars and hot dogs (but only some hot dogs) and potatoes (but only some potatoes) OH I FUCKING LOVE CORNED BEEF AND CORN BREAD (but not all corn bread) and pizza (but not all pizza) and tortellini and mac n cheese and some common vegetables/fruits (apples, cantaloupe, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower) and hamburgers/basically most plain meats. bacon. taco pizza my beloved. freeze dried apples.

SEE what you might be noticing here is that most of these foods are like. 1 thing at a time or heavily processed. im not even sure how many of these require a recipe, it's like "yeah i'll eat a loaf of bread" so good luck finding something i'm ok with eating.

2. i have seen danny phantom, to be honest i like the fandom art & fics more than the show itself lmao

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best ever food & drink

cucumber & watermelon (same to me)

tofu (many ways)

glass of milk and 2 cookies (various)

mini sweet peppers

egyptian kahk

homemade red bean paste (u can make a lot affordably, keep it a decent amount of time, and use it for everything)

chicken mole

sashimi (various)

bisque (various)

gazpacho (various)

fruit that you picked

the first bite of a california burger (burger with lettuce, tomato, avocado, and monterey jack cheese)

lemon pound cake

dolma

oxtail stew with chayote (white people not invited)

pozole blanco

buttered pumpkin ravioli followed by the raspberry gelato served in a coconut shell at the obligatory little italian place in my obligatory little not-italian hometown

oolong tea

lamb gyro

when i worked at the college i used to rinse out my cup noodles before microwaving them bc they were too salty. that was good

phó (various)

zalabia topped with sesame seeds

scrambled egg white with spinach and mushrooms

avocado smoothie

street corner strawberries, too ripe to be sold to grocery stores

homemade lengua estofado (white people not invited)

butterfish hand roll

fiji lakdi mithai

fruit salad consisting of: apple, jicama, oranges, cucumber, and optional melon (honeydew or cantaloupe) with mandatory seasoning of citrus juice, red pepper, and salt

fried egg over easy stirred into white rice with very small amounts of sesame oil and soy sauce

my dad is the only person who can make bbq ribs worth eating bc they are tender and heavily spiced with a homemade mustard-based sauce with more spices than i’ve ever seen on any other single object

japanese curry + chicken cutlet (my preferred curry but all are valid)

melted monterey jack cheese (any context)

go to 300 Juan Medina Rd., Chimayo, NM, 87522

muesli

homemade honey kale chip (YSAC)

extremely dry breve cappuccino

cinnamon life cereal

homemade sopapilla with honey

NYC mall shrimp tempura udon (ubiquitous in NYC indoor malls in 2009)

banana with brown sugar and a little butter heated in microwave for like 3 minutes. wait til it cools

just the crust of deep dish pizza without the toppings

buttered macaronis with white onion (poisonous to me)

hot dog and vegetable stir fry

chile con carne with MY family’s green chile recipe

oyster tasting paid for by somebody else

this one stout beer that i shared with my mother in 2017 that came in an unlabeled bottle found in the back of a restaurant that has since changed ownership. no other information

dishes containing roux, custard, or caramelized onions patiently made by your own hand (taste of the fruits of your labor)

my sister’s fucked up health recipes that are actually incredibly fucking good such as a very seasoned broth with like 5 different types of mushrooms, a buffalo chicken/sweet potato/turkey bacon casserole, and all of her various spaghetti squash glops. so FUCKING good.

arugula salad with nuts and fruits

steamed pumpkin (various seasonings)

any decently improvised sweet bread, cookie, or cake flavored chiefly with butter, white sugar, and almond extract

baked potato with the red skin no seasonings eaten outside in the cold

thick, ambrosia-like homemade horchata served in a mug at the mexican place with zero english speakers on staff

11 oz can apple sidra apple soda

banana at 2 am

worst ever food & drink

banana at 6 am

waffle house “hashbrown”

backsweetened fruit beer

whole wheat pancake

whole wheat or multigrain health flour tortilla. if you’re worried about your health just eat a corn tortilla or wrap ur stuff in lettuce

guiltiest pleasures of all time

bacon pb&j burger.

expensive californian bougie health snack bars that consist of unrecognizable seeds, unrecognizable nuts, and unrecognizable dried fruits, unrecognizably sweetened and stuck together in an unrecognizable mound

spoonful of stone ground mustard

back home theres a place where u can get craft beer, a rosé slushie actually worth havinf, taste 4 nearly identical dry red wines, and then say its ur birthday and get panini bread toasted with butter and a melted hersheys bar topped with whipped cream. the birthday treat only really tastes good once youve had the aforementioned quantity of alcohol, but i think that’s by design. like listening to shpongle while profoundly high on psychedelics

2 dennys pancakes with 2 eggs over easy placed betwixt, wherein they will be smashed and mixed with maple syrup until the entire mess is soggy yellow-brown and unrecognizable

bowl of chevys fresh mex salsa con cuchara

i experience that “just one more oreo” comic but with mazapan, & when i wake up from the mazapan fugue state every dark cloth in the house is stained permanently

hot cocoa consisting of: almond milk, dark cocoa powder, and stove heat

i will never forget starbucks sage and juniper latte in the fall of 2018. nothing else at that godforsaken restaurant will ever be that good.

those cute fude nuggets they sell at target that are like $15 per box that are shaped like stars, fishies, etc.

anything with garlic or onion (poisons me)

[mariacallous]

My mom, and her mom, were and are great cooks, but we were also very much the kind of family that relied on basic (and essentially timeless) recipes, and my grandma was born around the 1920s, and my mom was born at the beginning of the 60s.

Both my mom and her mom worked full-time and raised multiple kids (and my mom lost her dad when she was young, so my great-aunt who I've mentioned before many times, moved in to help raise her and her four brothers) and so they needed affordable, filling, easy recipes.

Which meant we had a lot of meatloaf (with fries or potatoes of some kind, and if we were feeling fancy or wanted to stretch it, with cheese and sliced ham in the center), casseroles of all kind (to this day I still crave her tuna casserole, which is basically canned tuna, white sauce - canned white sauce pre-my dad's celiac - and crushed potato chips for the topping and in the mix? I don't think there was any pasta or noodles involved), grilled hot dogs and hamburgers (the latter with 80/20 ground beef, ketchup or bbq sauce, and onion soup mix or other seasonings) with fries (and steak or pork chops or chicken if we wanted to step it up a bit), breakfast for dinner during lent or when not wanting to do too much (so pancakes and scrambled eggs and bacon or sausage), tacos and burritos (seasoned ground beef or shredded chicken or, if my dad was feeling it, carnitas, with tortillas and taco shells and cheese and other toppings), big things of baked pastas (and just regular cooked pasta), chili (sometimes with cornbread or french bread) and the infamous hamburger rice - which is basically ground beef and onions in a tomato sauce (homemade/from scratch if so inclined but otherwise canned or jarred) with canned corn and a fuckton of rice, mixed together (sometimes baked but otherwise just a big pot of rice mixed with a beefy tomato sauce and canned corn and onions) and with cheese sprinked on or included. (This is the dish we ate a ton because of my dad's celiac and because it was cheap, quick, and easy, and it's why I have to fight to get over my avoidance of rice dishes to this day).

My mom's potato salad (and macaroni salad, since the only difference is whether you use potatoes or noodles) is basically just potatoes (or noodles) parboiled and then cubed, mixed with onion, pimento, mayo, ketchup, mustard, a small amount of paprika, and salt and pepper - and I also crave it to this day. (When I was an infant I once ended up in the trunk of my parents' car and proceeded to help myself to the bowl that was there for the picnic the family was having at Kennedy Grove.

That's not all we ate (because it was the 90s and early 2000s, and both me and my mom love chinese takeout and prime rib, and because there is always some evolution and differentiation) but that was basically what we had, and it was pretty much what she had when she was growing up too, so we basically ate mid-century meals well into the beginning of the 21st century.

[champpetfood]

Why Homemade Diabetic Dog Food?

Homemade diabetic dog food allows you to tailor your dog's meals to their specific needs. You can select high-quality ingredients, control portion sizes, and avoid additives or fillers that may spike blood sugar levels. A well-balanced diet rich in fiber, lean protein, and healthy fats can help stabilize your dog’s glucose levels.

Essential Nutrition for Diabetic Dogs

Understanding the nutritional requirements for diabetic dogs is the first step in creating a healthy meal plan. Below are some key components to focus on:

High-Quality Protein Protein should make up a significant portion of a diabetic dog’s diet. Lean meats like chicken, turkey, and fish are excellent choices. Protein helps maintain muscle mass and provides long-lasting energy without spiking blood sugar.

Fiber-Rich Foods Fiber plays a crucial role in managing blood sugar levels. It slows down glucose absorption, preventing sudden spikes. Include vegetables like green beans, broccoli, and carrots in your dog’s meals for added fiber.

Low-Glycemic Carbohydrates Carbohydrates can raise blood sugar, so choose low-glycemic options like sweet potatoes, lentils, or quinoa. Avoid simple carbs such as white rice and white potatoes, which can lead to glucose spikes.

Healthy Fats Diabetic dogs need healthy fats to provide energy without affecting blood sugar levels. Fish oil, flaxseed, and olive oil are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which support overall health and help reduce inflammation.

Vitamins & Minerals Incorporating a variety of fresh vegetables ensures your dog gets essential vitamins like vitamin A, vitamin C, and antioxidants. Adding a veterinarian-approved supplement can help fill any nutritional gaps.

Foods to Avoid in a Diabetic Dog’s Diet

Certain ingredients can disrupt blood sugar levels and should be avoided when preparing homemade food for your diabetic dog. These include:

Sugary Foods: Avoid foods with added sugar or natural sweeteners like honey and maple syrup.

High-Glycemic Grains: Stay away from grains like white rice and corn, which can spike blood sugar.

Processed Foods: Highly processed ingredients, such as canned meats and processed cheese, often contain added sugars and unhealthy fats.

Foods High in Saturated Fat: Limit fatty meats like pork and lamb, which can contribute to weight gain and worsen diabetes management.

Homemade Diabetic Dog Food Recipes

Now that we understand the importance of balanced nutrition, let’s dive into some easy and healthy recipes for your diabetic dog.

1. Chicken & Quinoa Bowl

This simple recipe is packed with protein and fiber, ideal for stabilizing blood sugar levels.

Ingredients:

1 lb lean chicken breast (cooked and shredded)

1 cup cooked quinoa

1/2 cup steamed broccoli (chopped)

1/2 cup steamed green beans (chopped)

1 tablespoon fish oil

Instructions:

In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, quinoa, and steamed vegetables.

Drizzle with fish oil and mix thoroughly.

Serve appropriate portion sizes based on your dog’s weight and dietary needs.

Nutritional Benefits:

Lean chicken provides protein without added fat.

Quinoa is a low-glycemic carb that won’t spike blood sugar.

Broccoli and green beans add fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

2. Turkey & Sweet Potato Delight

This recipe combines lean turkey and fiber-rich sweet potatoes for a well-balanced meal.

Ingredients:

1 lb ground turkey (cooked)

1 cup steamed sweet potatoes (mashed)

1/2 cup chopped carrots

1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions:

In a bowl, mix the cooked turkey, mashed sweet potatoes, and chopped carrots.

Add olive oil and stir to combine.

Serve in appropriate portions for your dog’s size and activity level.

Nutritional Benefits:

Turkey is an excellent source of lean protein.

Sweet potatoes are rich in fiber and vitamins, with a low glycemic index.

Olive oil provides healthy fats that are beneficial for diabetic dogs.

Portion Control & Frequency

Feeding your diabetic dog smaller, more frequent meals can help keep their blood sugar levels stable. It’s crucial to monitor portion sizes and adjust based on your dog’s weight, activity level, and blood sugar readings. Consult with your vet to determine the optimal feeding schedule for your pet.

Consulting Your Veterinarian

Before switching your dog to a homemade diabetic diet, always consult your veterinarian. They can provide specific dietary recommendations tailored to your dog’s individual needs, and monitor their glucose levels as you transition to homemade food. Your vet may also suggest supplements or specific nutrient requirements to ensure your dog remains healthy.

Final Thoughts

Preparing homemade diabetic dog food can be a rewarding and beneficial way to manage your pet’s health. By focusing on high-quality proteins, fiber-rich vegetables, and low-glycemic carbs, you can create meals that stabilize blood sugar and keep your dog healthy. Always consult with your vet before making significant dietary changes, and monitor your dog’s glucose levels regularly to ensure the diet is working effectively.

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So I've been brave these last couple of days, leaving my bedroom door open while doing some spring cleaning and re-organizing (or sitting on the bed watching this show or that, I admit I've been enjoying my week off work, so I've probably done more watching than cleaning). So far, no wasps have materialized out of nowhere to fly into my room.

I am so paranoid about this though. Every time I see the door open I'm like 'oh gotta close that to keep the wasps out' and then remind myself that as far as I've been able to tell there are no wasps anymore.

Be proud of me, I'm trying to get back to normal with my house habits and let the paranoia built up over a year and a half go. Estelle is pleased, anyway. She'll sit on the bed staring at me while I'm cleaning instead of petting her like I should be... then run out of the room to go bark at whatever's outside the front windows. Nothing trapping her in the room with me, she has FREEDOM!

Or as much freedom as a cute dog can have, anyway.

In more fun news, I made ice cream today and a strawberry jello pie.

The pie is pretty easy to make and it's good for hot summer days. It has real strawberries in it to go with the flavored jello which isn't a straight up jello either since it has some corn starch thrown in. So it's more gel like than the standard jello is. Add a dollop of whip cream on top of a slice, all of which should be nice and chilled from the fridge, and it's a refreshing dessert.

And I love my ice cream maker. Best spurge from last year. It's kinda bulky - it's about the same size as my bread maker - because it has it's own built in freezing capabilities. No more pre-freezing the components and have them either not stay cold long enough to really get a good consistency on the ice cream or not being able to make a second batch if I accidentally make too much of the ice cream mix. When using an unfamiliar recipe it can be easy to accidentally make too much which, if you have to wash and re-freeze components in between batches, could easily have been a pain with my old ice cream maker. And to be honest, the parts that didn't go in the freezer were small enough I kept misplacing them.

It can actually do more than ice cream but I haven't really experimented with it too much yet since my main interest was ice cream or similar types of cold churned tasty treats. My first batch of ice cream for the summer? Thin mint ice cream! It does use up a lot of thin mints, but it's well worth it to have such tasty ice cream.

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Flame and Flavor: How to Cook a Yummy Campfire Meal

by Dhvani Pancholi Cooking over a campfire is an enjoyable and rewarding experience; the rustic flavor of food cooked over an open flame can't be replicated in any other way. Plus, a campfire meal is an excellent way to bring people together as they gather around the fire, sharing stories and laughs while enjoying their meal..... Cooking over a campfire is an enjoyable and rewarding experience; the rustic flavor of food cooked over an open flame can't be replicated in any other way. Plus, a campfire meal is an excellent way to bring people together as they gather around the fire, sharing stories and laughs while enjoying their meal. However, there are certain best practices that need to be kept in mind when cooking on a campfire in order for everyone to stay safe and have a successful outdoor dining experience. This post will provide guidance on gathering supplies, selecting foods, cooking methods for different types of foods and serving tips so you can create delicious campfire meals with ease. In This ArticleGathering Supplies and Preparing the Campfire Selecting Foods for your Campfire MealSelecting the Right Foods to Cook Cooking Methods for Different Foods Serving and Eating Your Campfire Meal Safely Extinguishing the Campfire Conclusion Gathering Supplies and Preparing the Campfire For a successful campfire cooking experience, it is important to choose the right fuel. Wood is the most commonly used fuel for starting a fire, but charcoal can be used as an alternative if you want to cook over direct heat. Make sure to gather enough wood or charcoal so that your fire will last through your entire meal. When assembling your campfire, use a ring of rocks or separate logs for containment or create three-sided fireplace with one long side open for ventilation. Once you have assembled your fire correctly, light it using either matches or a lighter; never use gasoline to start a fire! Finally, make sure all safety protocols are followed while operating around an open flame - keep children away from the area and ensure water is nearby in case of emergency. Selecting Foods for your Campfire Meal The type of food you select will largely depend on what kind of camping trip you are taking and how much time you have available to prepare campfire meals. If possible, plan ahead and bring along pre-made ingredients such as marinated meats that can just be heated up over the campfire instead of requiring extensive prep work at the campsite. Additionally consider foods that require minimal utensils (think burgers cooked on sticks) which allows everyone more freedom during mealtime rather than having them stuck behind their plates waiting for their food to cook! Selecting the Right Foods to Cook When selecting the right foods to cook over a campfire, it is important to consider what types of items can withstand the direct heat and smoke. Meats such as steak, chicken and fish are great for grilling directly on top of flames or in a cast iron skillet. Vegetables like corn on the cob, potatoes and squash can also be cooked this way as long as they are cut into smaller pieces so that they don't burn too quickly. Smaller items like hot dogs should be skewered onto metal sticks so that they can easily be turned while cooking without burning them. For those who desire more homestyle flavors from their campfire meals, using Dutch ovens allows certain recipes like stews or casseroles to simmer over indirect heat without needing constant tending throughout cooking process. Foil packets also make cleanup easy by containing individually portioned ingredients that just need to be placed at an appropriate distance from fire before being left alone until meal is done. Finally, since many people enjoy sweet treats while camping out in nature; desserts such as s'mores or fruit pies made with pre-made crusts wrapped in foil make excellent options for finishing off a delicious campfire meal cooked outdoors! Having trouble finding the right food to cook? Here is an amazing list of food and their recipes that you can make on the go. Play23 Best Camping Recipes - Basic & Gourmet Campfire Meals Cooking Methods for Different Foods There are several different ways in which food can be cooked when utilizing a campfire: - Roasting over coals is often used for small items like corn on the cob or hot dogs - Grilling directly above flames works well with heavier items like steaks - Skewering things such as vegetables onto metal sticks enables them to be easily turned so they don't burn too quickly - Dutch ovens give homestyle flavor by allowing certain recipes like stews and casseroles to simmer over indirect heat without needing constant tending throughout cooking process - Foil packets make cleanup easy Roasting is a classic campfire cooking method that involves placing food directly into the coals or onto a grate over the fire. This is an excellent choice for small items like vegetables, hot dogs and marshmallows because it allows them to cook evenly without needing constant tending throughout the process. Wrapping food in foil before placing it near the heat is also great for campfire recipes..... Read More... Read the full article

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Unveiling the Benefits: Dehydrated Dog Food for Allergies

In recent years, the pet food industry has witnessed a significant shift towards providing healthier and more specialized diets for our furry companions. Among these innovations, dehydrated dog food market has emerged as a popular choice for pet owners, especially those with dogs prone to allergies. This dietary option not only offers convenience but also comes with a myriad of benefits, particularly for dogs struggling with allergic reactions to certain ingredients commonly found in traditional dog foods.

Understanding Dehydrated Dog Food:

Dehydrated dog food is crafted through a gentle dehydration process that removes moisture from fresh ingredients while preserving their nutritional integrity. Unlike traditional kibble, which often undergoes high-heat processing that can degrade nutrients, dehydrated dog food retains much of the original nutrient content, including essential vitamins, minerals, and enzymes.

The Key to Allergy Management:

For dogs with allergies, identifying and eliminating trigger ingredients from their diet is crucial. Common allergens for dogs include grains like wheat and corn, as well as certain protein sources such as beef, chicken, and dairy. Dehydrated dog food offers a solution by typically featuring limited ingredient formulas, making it easier to pinpoint and avoid potential allergens.

Benefits of Dehydrated Dog Food for Allergies:

Limited Ingredient Formulas: Dehydrated dog food market often boasts simple recipes with a short list of recognizable ingredients. This simplicity minimizes the risk of triggering allergic reactions and simplifies the process of identifying problematic ingredients.

High-Quality Ingredients: Many dehydrated dog food brands prioritize high-quality, human-grade ingredients sourced from reputable suppliers. This commitment to quality ensures that dogs receive wholesome nutrition without unnecessary fillers or additives that may exacerbate allergies.

Gentle Processing: The dehydration process used to create this type of dog food involves low temperatures, which helps to preserve the nutritional integrity of the ingredients. Unlike traditional cooking methods that can denature proteins and destroy beneficial enzymes, dehydration maintains the natural goodness of the ingredients, making them easier for sensitive dogs to digest.

Improved Digestibility: Dogs with allergies often experience gastrointestinal issues such as gas, bloating, and diarrhea. Dehydrated dog food is highly digestible, which can alleviate digestive discomfort and promote better nutrient absorption, supporting overall health and well-being.

Convenience and Versatility: Dehydrated dog food market typically comes in lightweight, compact packages that are easy to store and transport. Additionally, it can be rehydrated with water to create a delicious and nutritious meal in minutes, making it an ideal option for busy pet owners seeking convenience without compromising on quality.

The Growing Dehydrated Dog Food Market:

As more pet owners recognize the benefits of dehydrated dog food, the market for these products continues to expand rapidly. With an increasing focus on pet health and wellness, consumers are actively seeking out alternatives to traditional dog food formulas, driving demand for premium, nutrient-rich options like dehydrated dog food.

In conclusion, dehydrated dog food offers a plethora of benefits for dogs with allergies, providing a nourishing and easily digestible alternative to traditional kibble. With its limited ingredient formulas, high-quality ingredients, and gentle processing methods, it's no wonder that this innovative dietary option is gaining traction in the pet food industry. As the demand for healthier pet food options continues to rise, dehydrated dog food market is poised to remain a staple in the diets of dogs with allergies, promoting optimal health and happiness for our beloved companions.

So, if you're looking to support your furry friend's well-being and manage their allergies effectively, consider making the switch to dehydrated dog food—you may be pleasantly surprised by the difference it can make in your dog's life.