#Plant-based cocoa

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Vegan Cocoa Drink: Premium Vegan Cocoa Mix for Summer

Are you craving a refreshing, creamy treat this summer that’s completely vegan? Happi Pappi’s Premium Vegan/Non-Dairy Cocoa Mix is your answer! With its rich, smooth texture and coconut milk base, this vegan cocoa drink is your ideal companion for sunny days. Whether you're lounging by the pool, enjoying a beach day, or relaxing in your backyard, this dairy-free drink offers all the chocolatey goodness you love, with no milk required. Just mix with cold water for a deliciously creamy, refreshing drink that’s sure to satisfy your sweet cravings, without any dairy or added sugar.

Why Happi Pappi’s Vegan Cocoa Drink Shines Above the Rest

When it comes to vegan cocoa drinks, Happi Pappi’s Premium Vegan/Non-Dairy Cocoa Mix is a standout. Unlike many other cocoa mixes that require milk to achieve a creamy texture, this mix blends effortlessly with cold water and features a coconut milk base, giving you a smooth, velvety texture that’s naturally rich and indulgent. It’s a refreshing, plant-based drink that’s perfect for staying cool on hot summer days, whether you're relaxing at the beach or enjoying an afternoon in the backyard.

What Makes Happi Pappi’s Vegan Cocoa Drink Perfect This Season

A vegan cocoa drink is the ultimate treat for hot weather. It combines the rich, comforting flavor of traditional cocoa with the cool, refreshing nature of an iced drink. Happi Pappi’s Vegan/Non-Dairy Cocoa Mix provides a deliciously creamy drink, thanks to its coconut milk base, which blends easily with cold water for a satisfying, dairy-free treat.. This isn’t your typical cocoa beverage; this vegan cocoa drink is dairy-free, easy to prepare, and can be enjoyed chilled or over ice for the ultimate summer refreshment.

Sipping on Happi Pappi’s Vegan Cocoa Drink This Summer

Dairy-Free Enjoyment: Enjoy the smooth, creamy richness of cocoa with zero dairy, thanks to the coconut milk base.

Quick & Easy: Simply mix with cold water, and your vegan cocoa drink is ready in minutes—no milk, no fuss.

Convenient & Refreshing: It’s the perfect drink for hot days, offering a cooling, satisfying, and refreshing treat wherever you are.

How to Prepare Your Perfect Vegan Cocoa Drink

Mix with Cold Water: Just add the cocoa mix to cold water and stir. That’s all it takes to get a creamy, smooth drink!

Pour Over Ice: For an even cooler experience, serve the vegan cocoa drink over ice and let it chill.

Customize the Sweetness: The mix is naturally sweet, but feel free to adjust it according to your taste preferences, adding a bit more sweetness if you’d like.

Perfect for Every Summer Occasion

At the Beach: Take a refreshing break from the sun with a cold vegan cocoa drink by your side.

Picnics & Outdoor Adventures: Whether you’re having a picnic or hiking on a warm day, this vegan cocoa drink makes for an easy and satisfying beverage on the go.

On-the-Go: It’s quick to make, so you can pack it up and take it anywhere you need a little refreshment.

Get Happi Pappi’s Premium Vegan Cocoa Mix Today!

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[vegan-nom-noms]

Vegan Peppermint Hot Chocolate

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[bluamor]

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No-Coffee Cocoa Latte

No-Coffee Cocoa Latte: A Perfect Hug in a Mug for Non-Coffee Lovers. Let’s face it, being a non-coffee lover in a world that runs on caffeine is a bit like being a penguin in a desert. But we non-coffee enthusiasts know how to craft our own little pockets of joy—like this No-Coffee Cocoa Latte. It’s rich, creamy, and indulgent, made with simple ingredients that come together to give you a cozy,…

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Delicious 4-Ingredient Flourless Protein Brownies – A Guilt-Free Chocolate Treat!

Craving a chocolate treat but want to keep it healthy? These 4-ingredient flourless protein brownies are the perfect solution!

Moist and delicious Protein Brownies. Craving a chocolate treat but want to keep it healthy? These 4-ingredient flourless protein brownies are the perfect solution! Packed with protein and natural sweetness from bananas, they’re ideal for a quick, guilt-free snack or dessert. Plus, they’re incredibly easy to make with just a few simple ingredients: bananas, protein powder, cocoa powder, and nut…

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[baby-xemnas]

Based on a true story from the heroines novel - Mihawk actually planted cocoa trees for her and didn't tell Perona about it. 🥺

[honey-tongued-devil]

[Arcane Preference] And Their Favorite Hot Drink

Every time I say I want to make at least three, and every time it takes me a month to make three. But between today and tomorrow, I want to post something else with a cozy/winter theme, so stay tuned. Meanwhile, in my little self-promotion corner, I'll let you know that you can find my fanart here, and here you can find a fanfiction I'm working on, if you want to check out my other projects!

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Jayce:

Hot tea.

With lots of cookies, not just one or two like nobles who drink tea to be chic.

He drinks tea because it makes the cookies taste better and softer.

And if I told you he prefers fruity tea?

Basically, he likes a strong flavor, and fruity teas have the most aroma, although having grown up as the Kirammans’ ward, he’s learned to drink it in any form.

Viktor:

Sweet milk.

Or milk and honey.

Occasionally, milk, coffee, caramel, and whipped cream if he wants to be fancy, but he never has the time, so it’s usually just sweet milk.

He has such a stockpile that statistically, at least one bottle is expired, but it doesn’t matter; he doesn’t pay attention to those things.

Ekko:

Cappuccino. It’s quick, it’s hot, it gives energy, and the milk makes it sweet enough without adding sugar.

Easy to find and great for the group because it’s not expensive—just steal an industrial-sized can of milk and some instant coffee, and he can make it for more than 20 people.

Tea is problematic because there are no plants in Zaun, and in Piltover, they either sell it in small doses or loose.

Vander:

Hot chocolate, because I say so.

This man was born to be a father, and what do kids love? Hot chocolate.

Hard to come by in Zaun, which is why he always adds chocolate bars or cocoa powder as an extra price in his smuggling deals.

It became his favorite because of the connection it has with his kids and his happy place.

Silco:

Whiskey doesn’t count as a hot drink, and that’s a bit of a problem.

But luckily, coffee exists.

Not American coffee, long and watered down, but espresso.

He holds the small cup in his hands to warm himself, but subtly enough that no one notices.

Jinx:

Sugar.

Not a hot drink, sure, but any drink works for her if it has enough sugar.

Milk and honey remind her of when she was little, tied to special occasions when her parents actually managed to get honey.

But pretty much anything works for her: fruity teas with three tablespoons of sugar, hot chocolate with one spoonful, cappuccino with two…

Vi:

Anything works for her as long as the cup is big enough to warm her hands.

Simple and easy-to-find drinks are great, sure, but no one can convince me her favorite drink isn’t either hot chocolate with rum or a complex, spiced Piltover-style beverage.

She doesn’t mind sweetness but never adds sugar to her drinks—she’d rather choose something with natural sweet notes.

Caitlyn:

Tea.

English breakfast tea with sugar and milk is something her parents made her during festive mornings, so it holds sentimental value.

But the tea she’s used to drinking is Oolong or Yorkshire, typical of the five o’clock tea tradition with her mother and occasionally their guests.

Mel:

Coffee and variations.

In my little artist brain, Piltover has an ethical equivalent of Starbucks, and that café is Mel’s happy place.

Coffee is easier to find for sure, but coffee-based drinks with caramel, ginger, and plant-based milk are absolutely her favorite.

She loves sipping them slowly, savoring the flavors, taking half an hour or more to finish her cup.

Sevika:

Whiskey.

No, she won’t accept that it doesn’t count as a hot drink.

She doesn’t like milk, but if she’s forced to have it, she spikes it with whiskey or gin.

The same goes for hot chocolate.

She’s not a coffee person either; she doesn’t see the point of drinking something so bitter without a real purpose.

[pukefactory]

AUTHOR’S NOTE

I’ve been completely captivated by @rachaeldafrog ’s artwork lately and felt inspired to write a short story based on one of their pieces. Since it’s the Easter season, I thought Bassie would be a fitting choice. Please check out Rachael’s blog and consider giving them a follow—their art and ideas are truly incredible. I hope they don’t mind me using their work as a cover for this story (I’ll replace it if needed!).

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⋆˚✿˖° WEEPING WILLOW ⋆˚✿˖°

𖥸 Summary: A Short Story Featuring Yandere Bassie X Reader

𖥸 Character(s): Bassie (Dandy’s World)

𖥸 Reader Pronouns: Not Specified

𖥸 Genre: Short Story, SFW

𖥸 Word Count: 932

𖥸 Warning(s): Obsessive And Unhealthy Behaviour

𖥸 Image Credits: @rachaeldafrog

You were never supposed to mean this much to her.

It started the way everything in Garden View did—like a dream left out in the sun too long. Faded. Dusty. The scent of chalk pastels and corroded paint peeling off the walls. Classical music spun softly through the air, fluttery and fragile, like it was too scared to touch you. The curtains were painted gold with sunlight, but they never moved. Not even when the wind howled.

You were the new helper. The guest. The one from Outside who didn’t flinch when someone’s smile was too wide or their shadow moved wrong. You stayed. You saw her.

That was your first mistake.

You laughed at her jokes—genuinely. Not politely. Not nervously. You shared pressed flowers with her, told her you liked how she giggled when she got excited. That was the second mistake.

And the third?

Well. The third was that you existed. And you stayed too long. And you looked her in the eyes one day while the others ran past, and you said:

“You always look like you’re about to cry, Bassie.”

And she did. Because someone had finally noticed.

There were signs before it happened. Little things. Quiet things. Soft moments planted like tulip bulbs in March, watered slowly with paranoia you didn’t see until it was too late.

She started sitting closer. Just a little. Sock-covered knees brushing yours under the coloring table. She began remembering things you never said—your favorite food, what colours made you uneasy, which hallways you avoided when the lights flickered wrong.

“I’m just doing my part,” she’d giggle, eyes too wide. “Taking notes! Like a good little teammate, ha…” But her smile stopped touching her eyes.

When you talked to Flyte for too long, Bassie would appear—coughing, smiling, hovering too close. When you pat Cocoa’s head, her laughter would catch in her throat. She’d stare.

“You have nice hands,” Bassie murmured once. Almost dreamlike. Her eyes locked on your fingers like they were spun sugar. “They’re soft. Like ribbon.”

Then she took your hand. Pressed it to her cheek. Kissed your palm. And held it there, fingers clamped tightly around your forearm. You tried to pull away—just gently—but every small tug was met with a firmer hold. You knew then that something was wrong.

And when you left her alone, even for a moment—

“Where were you?”

Her voice, flat and trembling, startled you behind the set curtains. She was holding a tulip. Or… she had been. It was crushed in her fist like a paper cup.

“B-Bassie—?”

“You said ten minutes.” Her eyes didn’t blink. “You were gone… twelve.”

The room you woke up in had no windows.

It was soft. At first.

Pillows stitched by hand in your favorite colors. Dried petals tucked into tea cups. Candles flickering purple and blue, casting trembling shadows shaped like flowers. Everything smelled like memory.

In the corner, there she was. Kneeling by a half-finished bouquet, thread looping through a ribbon with your initials stitched into the stem.

“Oh! You’re awake! That’s, uh… that’s great!”

She held up the bouquet.

“This one’s for you,” she said, smiling like glass about to break. “I picked everything you liked. Did I do it right? I hope I did it right, ha…”

Your throat burned. “Bassie,” you croaked. “Where are we?”

She paused. Then smiled again. “Just… a safe place. For us.”

You sat up on the couch. Hands shaking. Lips dry.

“Bassie. This isn’t funny.”

Her smile didn’t fade. But her eyes began to shimmer, like something cracked underneath.

“N-no, you’re right. It’s not funny. It’s serious. I know. I know.”

She stood too fast. Tripped over her flower-petal skirt. Her pigtails bounced as she rushed to you, knees hitting the floor hard.

“My rose,” she whimpered, voice dry and cracking like autumn leaves. “No no no, please. Please look at me!”

And you did. You shouldn’t have.

Tears—thick, dark ichor—streamed down her cheeks. Not like rain. Like oil. Like blood that had forgotten how to be warm.

They soaked her skirt. Stained the collar of her blouse. She clutched her chest like something inside was trying to rip its way out.

“I-I…” her voice trembled. “I can be like them, too!”

You flinched.

“What?”

“Like Flyte! Or Cocoa! Or Eggson!” Her breath hitched. “I—I can be fun. And useful. And strong. I can be good! I can press flowers with you every day, I can be soft and sweet and quiet and everything you want! I’ll try so hard! I’ll try until it hurts, just please—”

Her hands shook. The air buzzed. The candlelight flickered, gold and low.

“Just please stay right by my side. I need you. And you need me.”

Your hand moved before you could think. You reached out, gently wiped the ichor from beneath her eye. It clung to your fingers.

“Bassie,” you whispered.

She made a sound—somewhere between a sob and a gasp—and her face collapsed into something awful and beautiful and terrifying all at once. Grief. Joy. Desperation. Pure, aching fear.

Then she fell into your lap. Arms wrapping tight around your waist, face pressed against your chest like if she just stayed there, the world would stop spinning.

“You said I was your favorite,” she murmured.

You froze.

“You said that once.”

“I—”

“You did.”

And you had. Once. Casually. After a long day. She smelled like lilacs and handed you painted eggs and said funny things when you were sad. You’d meant it. Then.

“I didn’t mean for this—”

“I know,” she said softly. “That’s why it hurts.”

[artofmaquenda]

Here’s my very first chestnut chocolate pie! 🍫🌰 It was so much fun to make and feels like the perfect autumn treat. 🍂 Just a heads up, it’s super rich! I’m still full the next day! 😆

I used this recipe: https://myfoodblog.nl/recipe/kastanjetaart-met-chocolade-lekkere-herfsttaart/

Here is the translated recipe:

Homemade Chestnut Puree:

Choosing Chestnuts: Go for fresh (sweet!) chestnuts, and make a small cut on the rounded side of each nut.

Roasting: Place the chestnuts on a baking sheet and roast them in the oven until the cuts open up (I personally cooked them for 10 minutes, but test it out for yourself to see if they are ready).

Peeling: Let the roasted chestnuts cool a bit and peel them while they are still warm.

Making the Puree: Put the peeled chestnuts in a food processor and pulse until you get a silky-smooth puree. Is it still grainy? Then add a very small amount of water. (I personally kept a lot of chunks in it because I like that).

Seasoning: Add a pinch of salt and a hint of vanilla extract to taste.

With this homemade chestnut puree, you’ll add an authentic autumn touch to your chocolate cake, making it not just a dessert but an experience. It's a fun autumn activity to go chestnut hunting together—just make sure you’ve got sweet chestnuts. Only those are safe to eat! Otherwise, you can also use store-bought chestnut puree. 😊

Ingredients

For the base:

50 grams of unsalted butter (or plant-based butter), melted 3 eggs 85 grams of granulated sugar 40 grams of (gluten-free) flour 40 grams of cocoa powder For the topping:

435 grams of chestnut puree (unsweetened) 2 eggs 1 tbsp cornstarch + 3 tbsp cold water 300 grams of chocolate (preferably milk chocolate) 600 ml heavy cream Supplies

Large springform pan lined with parchment paper Hand mixer or food processor Instructions

Prepare the base: Preheat the oven to 190°C (fan oven).

Beat the eggs and sugar until light and frothy. Add the cooled melted butter, then fold in the flour and cocoa powder. Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan and bake for about 10 minutes until set. Continue with the rest of the cake:

Whip the chestnut puree with the eggs and set aside. Pour half of the cream over the chocolate and melt it in a bain-marie. Whip the remaining cream until stiff. Mix the chestnut puree, cornstarch mixture, and melted chocolate, then fold in the whipped cream. Assemble and bake:

Spread the mixture over the chocolate cake base and bake for about 40-50 minutes until set. Allow the cake to cool completely, then chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.

I personally added way more chestnut mash than is mentioned in the recipe, and I used the garnish from another recipe (didn't have everything at home but I used what I have):

Garnish ▢1 tsp cinnamon powder ▢1/2 tsp cloves ▢1 tsp ginger ▢1 tsp chili pepper ▢3 tbsp cocoa powder ▢1 tbsp powdered sugar ▢pinch of sea salt

[dandelionsresilience]

Dandelion News - November 22-28

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1. Los Angeles becomes a sanctuary city for LGBTQ+ youth and immigrants as officials reject Project 2025

“The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to pass the “sanctuary city” ordinance, shielding queer youth who travel to the city to receive gender-affirming care from prosecution, as well as preventing city resources from being used in immigration enforcement[….]”

2. Huge deforested areas in the tropics could regenerate naturally, study finds

“Cleared or degraded tropical forests around the world covering a combined area larger than Saudi Arabia could regrow on its own, according to new research published Oct. 30 in the journal Nature. [… T]he permanence of regrown forests is critically important to the benefits it can provide to biodiversity and the climate.”

3. Minnesota tribe could soon get a solar-powered resilience hub

“A pair of developers are working to build a microgrid at an elementary school and community center on the White Earth Reservation in northern Minnesota [… which would] provide about 12 hours worth of backup power for residents to be able to charge cell phones, power medical equipment, or stay warm in the event of a power outage.”

4. An exchange between Indonesia and Tanzania supports food security and ocean health

“Around the world, WWF helps manage […] both traditional sustainability-oriented management and science-based practices. This combination supports long-term food security and biodiversity goals. […] Local ownership and management are […] key to achieving stable fisheries and social and economic benefits.”

5. Spiky blue devils and chocolate lilies: Victorian grassland bursts with wildflowers after ecological ‘reset’

“About 70 native plant species could be found within the site, including […] four endangered species of orchid. […] Careful management, including an ecological burn in May and weed control measures to reduce pasture grasses, laid the groundwork for wildflowers to thrive.”

6. Vast forests, wetlands and lakes conserved [in Ontario]

“A vast 970-hectare area featuring thriving forests, wetlands and crystal-clear lakes northeast of Sault Ste. Marie is now protected[….] The intact forests, lakes, wetlands and shorelines support high biodiversity and are home to many threatened species[….]”

7. A New Era of Compassion: How Suncoast Humane Society is Changing Animal Welfare for Good

“Our campus includes outdoor play areas, trails, and even a small swimming pool to encourage animals to stay active, explore, and simply be themselves.”

8. Building climate resilient cocoa farming in West Africa

“[… A] promising new approach to improve climate resilience in cocoa agroforestry across West Africa […] focuses on the critical role of leaf "phenology"—the seasonal changes in leaf cycles—in trees providing shade in managing climate impacts. [… S]hade trees that lose their leaves entirely during the dry season proved especially beneficial in maintaining soil moisture[….]”

9. New Zealanders save more than 30 stranded whales by lifting them on sheets

“[The Department of Conservation] praised as “incredible” the efforts made by hundreds of people to help save the foundering pod. “It’s amazing to witness the genuine care and compassion people have shown toward these magnificent animals[….]””

10. 'A really sobering moment:' English zoo fights extinction of freshwater Boxer pupfish

“Whipsnade Zoo aquarists were recently told by conservation partners that that the world's last remaining Boxer pupfish was in their care, prompting the zoo to carry out the immediate transport of all the "precious" Boxer pupfish eggs to another local conservation and education charity in the name of species preservation.”

November 15-21 news here | (all credit for images and written material can be found at the source linked; I don’t claim credit for anything but curating.)

[vegan-nom-noms]

Vegan Paleo Easy DIY Hot Chocolate Bombs

[theambitiouswoman]

Superfoods you should incorporate in your diet:

Superfoods are nutrient-dense foods that are considered beneficial for your health due to their high concentration of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other beneficial compounds.

Combine these superfoods with a variety of other whole foods to ensure you're getting a wide range of nutrients. Also, be mindful of portion sizes and any individual dietary restrictions or allergies you may have.

Berries: Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and other berries are rich in antioxidants, fiber, and vitamins.

Leafy greens: Spinach, kale, Swiss chard, and other leafy greens are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber. They are low in calories and provide important nutrients like vitamin K, vitamin C, and folate.

Cruciferous vegetables: Broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage are part of the cruciferous vegetable family. They contain compounds that may help reduce the risk of certain cancers.

Nuts and seeds: Almonds, walnuts, chia seeds, flaxseeds, and hemp seeds are excellent sources of healthy fats, protein, fiber, and various vitamins and minerals.

Fish: Fatty fish like salmon, sardines, and mackerel are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart health and brain function.

Whole grains: Quinoa, brown rice, oats, and whole wheat are examples of whole grains that provide fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

Legumes: Beans, lentils, chickpeas, and other legumes are high in fiber, protein, and various nutrients. They are also a good source of plant-based protein.

Turmeric: This spice contains curcumin, a compound with potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Green tea: Green tea is rich in antioxidants called catechins and is believed to have various health benefits, including improved brain function and a lower risk of certain diseases.

Dark chocolate: Dark chocolate with a high cocoa content (70% or higher) is a source of antioxidants and may have positive effects on heart health and mood.

Avocado: Avocados are rich in healthy fats, fiber, and various vitamins and minerals. They also provide a good source of potassium.

Greek yogurt: Greek yogurt is a protein-rich food that also contains beneficial probiotics, calcium, and vitamin B12.

Sweet potatoes: Sweet potatoes are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber. They are an excellent source of beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the body.

Garlic: Garlic contains sulfur compounds that have been associated with potential health benefits, including immune support and cardiovascular health.

Ginger: Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and is commonly used to aid digestion and relieve nausea.

Seaweed: Seaweed, such as nori, kelp, and spirulina, is a rich source of minerals like iodine, as well as antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids.

Pomegranate: Pomegranates are packed with antioxidants and are believed to have anti-inflammatory properties. They are also a good source of vitamin C and fiber.

Cacao: Raw cacao is the purest form of chocolate and is rich in antioxidants, flavonoids, and minerals. It can be enjoyed as nibs, powder, or in dark chocolate form.

Quinoa: Quinoa is a gluten-free grain that provides a complete source of protein, along with fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

Extra virgin olive oil: Olive oil is a healthy fat option, particularly extra virgin olive oil, which is high in monounsaturated fats and antioxidants.

Chia seeds: Chia seeds are a great source of fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants. They can be added to smoothies, yogurt, or used as an egg substitute in recipes.

Beets: Beets are rich in antioxidants and are known for their vibrant color. They also contain nitrates, which have been shown to have beneficial effects on blood pressure and exercise performance.

Matcha: Matcha is a powdered form of green tea and is known for its high concentration of antioxidants. It provides a calm energy boost and can be enjoyed as a tea or added to smoothies and baked goods.

Algae: Algae, such as spirulina and chlorella, are nutrient-dense foods that are rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They are often consumed in powdered or supplement form.

Fermented foods: Fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir, and kombucha are rich in beneficial probiotics that support gut health and digestion.

Maca: Maca is a root vegetable native to the Andes and is often consumed in powdered form. It is known for its potential hormone-balancing properties and is commonly used as an adaptogen.

Goji berries: Goji berries are small red berries that are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. They can be enjoyed as a snack or added to smoothies and oatmeal.

Hemp seeds: Hemp seeds are a great source of plant-based protein, healthy fats, and minerals like magnesium and iron. They can be sprinkled on salads, yogurt, or blended into smoothies.

Moringa: Moringa is a nutrient-dense plant that is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It is often consumed as a powder or used in tea.

Mushrooms: Certain mushrooms, such as shiitake, reishi, and maitake, have immune-boosting properties and are rich in antioxidants. They can be cooked and added to various dishes.

[bluamor]

Feel and taste cocoa butter in creamy cocoa lip butter balm! 💙

♻️ 100% PlasticFree

[phoenixyfriend]

Ko-fi prompt from IndigoMay:

What would be the economic impact if people could magically grow whatever food they liked? Including fodder for animals.

This is a very wide-ranging question, like... when was the magic introduced? What was the state of agriculture before that? Is this food generated from existing matter, delivered by gods, or something else?

I'm going to narrow this to:

What would happen if people could, starting tomorrow, grow any plant...

That is edible, by either humans or livestock, with appropriate treatment.

Without delay, meaning that the time sink is several minutes instead of weeks or months.

Without concerns for weather or other natural dangers like fungal infections or pests, or requirements for water or fertilizer.

Without depleting soil nutrients, so long as they have arable land to work with.

Without relying on fresh seeds or other 'raw ingredients' like leaf cuttings.

Well... let's start small.

Personal Basis - people who are not farmers

People who do not normally grow things would start angling to acquire some kind basic gardening implements. For some, like those who live in the suburbs, this would be as simple as going into the backyard. For those in cities, they'd need to get a window box or similar to use. If you have free, guaranteed fresh plant matter, that's already a good thing, but the time and care required to keep a garden alive is more than some people can manage due to work or children or housing. With immediate food that requires minimal effort, a lot of those hurdles are removed. You can grow the two tomatoes you need for dinner, and then put the pot of soil away for tomorrow.

The cost of

Personal Basis - small farmers

The obvious impacts for those who are small farmers is that people are less likely to buy their raw ingredients. Most of these small farmers would start looking into modifying their operations to do things that require processing.

Growing apples in your house for a snack is fine--if you have a pot big enough for a small tree, and a way to dispose of the wood if it's a one-time thing--but if you want applesauce or cider or pie, someone who knows how to cook or bake needs to do that part. You can grow wheat, but your chances of having the necessary tools to grind flour are slim. You can grow cashews, but fuck knows how you're going to process that without poisoning yourself! You can grow grapes on your trellis, but that doesn't mean you have the knowledge to make wine without accidentally going straight to vinegar. You can grow corn, but that doesn't mean you know the best way to dry it to make popcorn.

So small farms shift to those products that either need processing, or are part of an animal-based food. This includes things like flowers for bees. You can't really control bees, so just 'grow and go' might incite the bees to leave somehow. Maybe they can sense magic! Who knows!

Another option would be to focus on unique or heirloom things. If you go to a farmer's market, you might be going just to see all the fruits you've never encountered before. If there's an apple stand one year, and suddenly you can grow your own apples at home, then maybe what they start doing is growing unique or rare cultivars that you've never heard of, and that's their new niche. It's not that you can't grow the apples, but would you grow them if you've never heard of them? Plus, the apple stand is doing sauces and ciders now.

Mid-tier and large farms

These farms will start to focus in on large-scale crops that don't go straight to tables or cooking pots in homes. Scrap the eggplants, the cucumbers, the blueberries. Focus on:

Fruits and vegetables that are needed for popular secondary products, like tomatoes (ketchup, marinara), or oranges (juice), or corn (anything with fructose corn syrups, popcorn).

Plants that are popular but NEED processing to be edible, like coffee beans, cocoa beans, or wheat, that most people just don't have.

Plants that are needed in massive quantities for animal feed, such as alfalfa or chicken grains.

Now, I think these large farms would still be in production. We'd see a massive reduction in water usage, which is great (except for cranberries, I guess), but many of these products would still be needed in quantities that need industrial levels of processing. Someone needs to pick the oranges, to drive them to the juicing facility, the facility needs to juice and treat and preserve and bottle them, and then that needs to be driven to the store. The reduced time to grow, reduced water usage, reduced waste from natural predators or dangers, and general ability to plan things more efficiently would result in lower costs for many of these products in a truly free market... but would possibly also rise in cost as companies try to maintain a consistent flow of profit.

Sure you can make the juice at home, but what if you're already at work? There's still a demand for products; most of us can get water from a tap at home, but there are still convenience stores selling bottled water on every other corner in a big city.

I think the most interesting of these concerns would be grazing animals, like sheep, cattle, and goats. Being able to 'refresh' the grass of a single field without having to rotate the animals to new pastures once they've eaten away at one, and without damaging the nutrient profiles of the one they're staying at, means reduced deforestation or soil destabilization in agricultural areas. We'd see a fairly significant stalling of things like the decimation of Mongolia's grasslands if the goats didn't need as much grazing land.

Maintaining the meat industry would be one of the most constant sources of demand for large-scale agriculture, given that other products could go through cycles to more efficiently use land. You can grow and harvest oranges for Tropicana on Monday, grapes for Welch's on Tuesday, soy beans for Silk on Wednesday, tomatoes for Heinz on Thursday, and so on. They probably won't need more than they used to.

Meanwhile, the cows gotta eat. And eat. And eat.

Corporations

This one is fun! MONSANTO'S GONNA BE PISSED.

So, magically growing food, you don't need seeds, at least in this case. Or you can coax more product out of a seed you already have planted. You've gotten eight cycles corn out of this one stalk this season!

So Monsanto loses some of that insane seed monopoly situation.

You'd see a decrease in pesticides and anti-fungal products as agriculture speeds up a cycle by enough to prevent the spread of dangerous infestations. It's not going to kill your entire farm if you find fungus one day and have to burn it to prevent the spread. You lost one day's profit, not a full year's.

This impacts Monsanto too. Remember the Roundup debacle?

Now, to be clear, there are still plants that will rely on pesticides and anti-fungals. The premise only covers food, after all, so there are still important plants that will need longer, dedicated growing seasons.

Industry-wide shifts

Sooooooooooo a lot of the money starts to come from non-edible plants. This is your cottons, linens, hemps, latex/rubber trees, cork trees, lumber, and so on.

As the needed arable land necessary to feed humanity (and our livestock) decreases, more land is freed up for return to indigenous peoples, reclamation by nature, usage for alternate cultivation, housing, or... well, other capitalist ventures, like bitcoin mining or whatever.

On a geopolitical level, this causes some interesting shifts in places that draw their power from being 'breadbasket' nations. For instance, if you remember the start of the Russo-Ukrainian war, we saw some major pressures being placed by virtue of some countries (e.g. Lebanon, Pakistan) getting most of their wheat from Ukraine, and the war suddenly cutting off a massive portion of how they fed their people. Much of Ukraine's support, in those early days, derived from their importance as a breadbasket nation. If everyone can grown their own food, that moves the lines. Countries that are poor on space or water can stop relying on trade to survive in terms of water. Countries that rely on their agriculture to be able to trade for other things need to diversify their economies, and fast.

(Does mean that Saudi Arabia can stop using Arizona's water, though.)

The greatest shifts would come down to water usage and pollution, I think. Agriculture is currently one of the biggest contributors to the climate crisis, and the reduction of water use by farming would be a massive help. However, I'm less sure of how we'd see meat consumption change. The greater availability of fresh fruits and vegetables could result in a shift towards more plant-based diets worldwide, but just as easily we could see large agricultural corporations (and those that rely on them, like John Deere or the aforementioned Monsanto) market meat to consumers as a greater rate due to the profit margin.

Oh, also, I have a feeling that a lot of those corporations would try to get garden centers shut down, or buy out ceramic pot and planter factories. If you can't grow anything at home because you don't have a window planter, you have to buy from the store, right?