#but even then!!! hearty and healthy! 10/10

[pianokantzart]

I just made the Mama Mario soup.

I can see why Luigi got so excited, that stuff good.

[iknowyuu]

won't say i'm in love w/ enhypen

enhypen (seperate) x gender neutral! reader

↝ wc: <2k

note: this is long overdue. . .

REBLOGS >>>> LIKES

content: hcs, cursing

heeseung ♡

- yea you’re literally his partner atp 💀 - he’ll shower you with affection, gifts and texts professing his love to you - except, it’s all platonic of course! - linking pinkies, - hugging you from behind, - LITERALLY SLEEPING IN THE SAME BED AS HIM - not romantic though - literally all in /p - i think he’s in denial 😭 serious denial . - it’s not that he doesn’t want labels or that he doesn’t want to be your partner - it’s just that he really, truly has convinced himself that it’s just friendly - he refuses to say he's in love, like actually. - he’ll literally buy you and him matching glad bracelets with your names engraved on them, but like, as besties of course! - it takes someone like jay or niki to snap him out of it - and then he finally realized sjsjsj - clearly hugs that lasted over a minute WERE NOT PLATONIC HEESEUNG - best believe within that hour he’s texting you to come over so he can confess!

[rest of the members under the cut!]

jay ♡

- the moment he realized he was completely in love with you was when on the morning of his birthday, you were the first to text him the longest message ever - detailing how much he meant to you and how much you appreciated him - and at the end, stating "i hope i was first, because you will always come first for me, love, [name]" - his heart went BOOM - the weeks that followed after were unusually awkward ?? - all because he was too busy trying to convince himself that no, he did not think you were amazing - he did not love your smile or the way you would always laugh at his dad jokes, - he did not love the fact that you were the first to try all his new recipes and always give receptive feedback, - he was not, absolutely not in love with you!!! - he didn't think you felt the same :( - (even though you literally signed off with "love" .. - i ain't ever seen two besties do that but okayyy...) - he didn't want to make things awkward by confessing - but he was already making them awkward by not :/ - it took him opening up your name in the messaging app and realizing that the last time you'd texted him first was over a week ago - and the last time you came over was even longer - for him to realize he did not wanna live without you. - he called you and confessed through pure adrenaline, right there on the phone - you reciprocated of course <3

jake ♡

- woowee where do i even start - literally just as dramatic as meg, - actually singing "i won't say i'm in love" in the shower 💀 - he'll really just ignore the incredibly prominent blooms of warmth in his chest...? - like he's seriously so in love with you - he'll try his best to make life easier for you, - helping you with your homework, - using his own money to buy a healthy and hearty lunch for you, - not to mention helping you pick outfits 💀 - it's like he doesn't have the fattest crush on you!!! - gives you so much partner privilege when you're not even his (yet.) - when all of enhypen and you were having dinner, he'd always serve you so much - to the point the rest of the members notice and start to complain LMFAO - saying stuff like - " jake-hyung, who exactly do you think you are??" "stop giving extra food to them i'm hungrier," and "jake, please for the love of god this is so unfair," - ITS SAUR FUNNY (see what i did there) - when you thank them for the meal and leave later in the night, they want to subtly confront him - it's silent, and then: - "so, you like [name], right?" "RIKI WE WERE SUPPOSED TO BE SUBTLE," HELP - so they tease him and practically force him to call you and ask for you to COME BACK so he can confess properly - 10/10 wingmen however would not recommend .

sunghoon ♡

- bro's flirt central - but like he tries to be subtle...? - kinda . - he teases you soooo much omg - he literally treats you like one of his members - and im sorry but he constantly friend-zones you LMFAOO - constantly touching you, playing with your fingers - messing with your jewlery (necklaces, earrings, bracelets if you wear any) - poking your sides to make you jump 💀 - that last thing is something he would do to annoy his members LOLL - he also really likes taking a bunch of selfies on your phone to annoy you (and so when you see them you can think of him as much as he does you but that's besides the point-) - ANYWAY BACK TO THE PROMPT - he just really doesn't want you to reject him :( - he pretends that the butterflies in his stomach are just because.. y'know - uh - he's sick!!! all the time . - deep down, he knows he really likes you, but he most definitely wouldn't dare say it out loud, it gets to the point where it frustrates you - because he acts all cutesy and touchy and affectionate but it feels like he'll never ask you out :/ - it's like he's playing with your feelings :( - so you start avoiding him - you deserve better than that! - and ofc he notices - he cant go a day without you tbh - so he spam calls you till you pick up and he confesses to you right after he hears your "hello?" - saying "i'm-so-sorry-i-know-why-you're-mad-and-im-sorry-would-actually-wanna-be-more-than-friends-maybe-you-could-even-be-my-partner?" - he said im sorry twice ... the smile that you broke onto your face <3 - ofc you said yes and he pretended to act all cool like "okay, cool. you should come over tomorrow." - when you cut off he's giggling and kicking his feet he's not slick !!!

sunoo ♡

- he's really similar to jake in the situation, with a mix of heeseung - his love language is helping you out with domestic stuff - like when he comes over his first question is always - "have you eaten?" - and you're always like - "no BUT it's because i was studying and i just wanted to get through this one session really qui-" - "[name]-aaah," he goes over to your chair and shakes your shoulders until you give in 💀 - the two of you have this thing where you try new food every time he comes over - and even though studying is important he is not letting you read a single word out of that textbook LMFAO - with sunoo it's really hard to tell if he likes you because he treats you like he does everyone else - just bc he thinks you're cute doesn't mean you don't get an attitude from him btw. - (you learned from experience) - he really isn't the type to be in denial either - one night sunoo was on his bed texting you (like he does every night) - and niki came into his room to bug him (like he does every night pt. 2) - but he's come to notice sunoo doesn't give him the same reactions he used to anymore - it's like he doesn't care :,( - he's literally just smiling at his phone - so he's like "sunoo-hyung." - "what." - "who're you texting?" - and he bugs sunoo, listing off dozens of names till he finally reaches yours - "is it [name]?" - SUNOO LITERALLY FREEZES - "HAHA IT IS [NAME], YOU LIKE THEM DON'T YOU?" - aaand sunoo chases him out of the room (like he does every night pt. 3) and comes to terms with the revelation - once he realizes that he has a crush on you nothing changes for him - well, one thing does - he smiles around you a lot more <3 - he feels no need to confess so it'd have to be you who does it first - and ofc he tells you he reciprocates <3

jungwon ♡

- equally as dramatic as jake LMFAOO - but like. in a chiller way. - yk how it is.. the leader vibe - he knows full and well that he's utterly lost in his love for you - but he would never act on it... no no no - he's not even scared or anything 😭 he just doesn't want to change anything you guys already have - in favour of a confession that might just go wrong :( - he's not ready to risk it - esp not with you - actually the chief of overthinking . . . - he's so hyper aware of the way he treats you in comparison to the friends he's not in love with that it loops back around to being weird as hell - like he's trying to act normal SO BAD. - BUT HE JUST ENDS UP LOOKING EXTREMELY UNCOMFORTABLE(&%&*(@"?/ - like he'll ask you if you wanna go out with him to eat - and when he realizes he worded that kinda sus he's like - "i mean as friends. of course! :>" - constantly friend-zoning you unintentionally???? - you start to get sad about it and he realizes that you don't call him as much anymore :( - next time you two run into each other at the cafe you frequented, he finally asks you - "if you're not busy, wanna go get some food with me? . . . not as friends. maybe as.. something more? :>" - yesyesyeysyesyesyes.

niki ♡

- he thinks he's slick but he's really not LMFAO - super SUPER incredibly touchy, - constantly playing with your fingers, - sitting unnecessarily close to you when the entire couch is free, - playing with your hair/braids/etc. - when you're about to leave he'll hug you like he's never gonna see you again - head nestled in your neck n' everything :(((( - he'll even lay with his head in your lap every once in a while :( <3 - whenever one of his members brings it up it's like he gives them a serious death glare HELP - but he's also one of them that are like not at all in denial about it 💀 - he's in love with you and he would say it with his full chest! - (not really but yk.) - it's not until you talk about how you have a date soon that he decides to bring it up - and he's like "wait don't go on that." - and you're like "...why not??" - "bc i like you," - . . . - yeah okay - y'all start to date after that <3

[captain-lessship]

Random Haikyuu x Reader Head Cannons

Kuroo:

He actually doesn’t cuddle you in your sleep. Controversial, I know but given his sleeping position, he just can’t. 

To every rule there is an exception: He will cuddle you til you fall asleep. After you’re asleep, he removes his arms from you.

You stay pressed to his side and he enjoys you being there

You almost always fall asleep before you. But you always wake up before him.

You peer your eye over the edge of the blanket, smile hidden as you admire his squished face he has in between pillows

Bokuto:

Surprisingly a good dancer. True he gets a little excited and spins you a little too much but he has great rhythm and timing

Loves dancing with you. Anywhere. Anytime.

Dances in public. There is so many videos of him and you that were trending do to his volleyball fame

Dances in the kitchen, til you complain that the food might burn.

He loves dipping and spinning you. 

The giggles you let out are the reason he loves it.

Kenma:

no matter you cook for this man, he sees it a a five Michelin star meal

If he thinks really hard, he can almost taste the very first meal you cooked him.

You bring him hearty snacks when he’s gaming.

Has asked you to feed it to him so he can continue gaming. (you said no)

He jokes you’re a healer with your food. Stamina +10, Sadness -25

You sneak vegetables into every dish

On the *extremely* rare occasion he offers to help, you and him are quite the cooking duo

A way to a man’s heart is through his stomach

Sugawara:

Married old couple energy

You have matching chairs, they are also right next to each other

He loves to watch you do your hobbies even if he isn’t interested in them. He’s more focused on the joy that they bring you

You didn’t even confess. It was more of you spent everyday with each other and asked “Are we dating?” And he replied with “Yeah?”

Soulmates. Period.

All of your friends say your relationship goals even you just think you both are mature enough to be with each other

Even when problems do arise, it never lead to a screaming match. Instead you talk through the issue with terms like “I know you did this because of *blank*, but I did not like that/understand why because *blank*”. If you two can’t come to an agreement and are getting agitated: you both will go into separate rooms to calm down. 

Healthy relationship baddies

[parad-ice-lostandfound]

Prompt: "What are you doing?" - "Making a snow angel."

Pairing: Azul Ashengrotto x GN!Reader/Prefect/Yuu

Genre: Fluff

TW: NA

"Prefect?"

The familiar, slightly raspy voice had you smile as you turned to look at a bleary-eyed Azul.

Dressed in his pajamas and rubbing the sleep out of his eyes, your boyfriend squinted at your fully dressed form in confusion.

"Where are you going?" He asked, voice raspy. He must have woken up after feeling the lack of your warmth in bed beside him. Azul walked down the last few steps, sluggishly making his way to you.

You smiled brightly, earning a slightly smaller yet entirely enamored smile from the octo-mer. You reached out for him, one hand smoothing down his hair which was sticking up in all directions, while the other caressed his cheek. Azul closed his eyes in bliss, pressing his lips to the inside of your wrist before repeating his question.

"I wanted to play in the snow, but you seemed so peaceful sleeping that I didn't want to wake you up," you hummed. Azul opened his eyes, turning his head just slightly to look outside a window, where he could see a blanket of white covering everything. "Oh," he mumbled, before looking back at you.

Azul wasn't the biggest fan of snow, or winters for that matter. The biting wind would rob his skin of its moisture, making him feel more uncomfortable in his human form. Being pelted with snowballs and almost buried alive in the snow by the Leech twins during their first year at NRC had also stripped him of any joy he could have felt at the sight of the semi-solid water.

But Azul knew you loved the snow. He had heard you speak at length about how you would have fun and play in the snow with your friends back in your world. Even Jade had remarked on your enthusiasm for it after your trip to Epel's hometown.

"You should go out and play in the snow if that is what you wish for," he spoke as he fiddled with your scarf around your neck. "I'll make us some breakfast in the meantime."

"You mean brunch," you corrected him, a mischievous glint in your eyes. Azul's gaze shifted from you to the wall clock, which showed that it was 10:30 a.m. The grey-haired boy shook his head, smiling to himself.

"Ah, pardon me. Brunch," he hummed, eyes carefully assessing your condition to make sure that you wouldn't freeze out in the cold. "I'll call you in when it's ready."

You beamed at him, quickly pressing a chaste kiss to his cheek and leaving a flustered octomer behind as you rushed off to play in the snow.

Azul sighed as he placed the final dish onto the table. Pride bubbled in him as he saw everything that he had made for the two of you to enjoy, the meal sure to be hearty and healthy.

Now it was only a matter of getting you inside.

Azul grabbed his coat, scarf and gloves from the cupboard beside the entrance, putting them on properly before taking a step out in the cold. The wind wasn't as sharp today, yet the chill in the air had his ears and cheeks turning red.

Azul looked out at the snow, trying to make out where you were. He finally found you lying on your back, moving your hands and legs up and down in the snow.

"What are you doing?" He asked, amusement coloring his voice as he walked over to you. You gave him an absolutely delighted smile as you looked up at him, showing no signs of getting up as you answered his question. " I'm making a snow angel."

"A snow angel?" He raised his eyebrow at you, helping you up when you reached out your arms to him.

He helped dust the snow off your clothes, gloved hands gently patting down as you looked at your creation with pride. Azul was amused by the expectant glint in your eyes when you turned to look at him, showing off your artwork as you asked, "What do you think?"

"It's beautiful," he answered, with no hesitation, eyes glued to your face.

"You didn't even take a good look at it!" You chuckled, playfully shoving him. Azul smiled, wrapping his arm around your waist and pulling you close to him.

"Anything you make, is a thing of beauty, my dear Prefect," he hummed, pressing his lips against your cheek. "I don't need to see it to believe it."

For once in his life, Azul thanked the cold for allowing him to disguise his reddened cheeks as a mere consequence of the chill in the air as you turned to look at him. His eyes softened as you laughed at his words, before he pulled you back to Ramshackle, eager to get some food in you before you continued playing in the snow.

[femmefatalevibe]

hi

i am an 18 year old thats just about to graduate

what are some in general tips you have for a person is not/put together?

Hi love! Congrats on entering this new, exciting chapter of life (and legal adulthood). Here are some of my general tips for living a more put-together life: 

Create Bookend Routines: While most people obsess over morning and night routines, I’ve found the most important rituals to be the ones I do right before and after my biggest tasks of the day. So, for you, this probably will be work or school. Consider how you start your day or prime yourself for these activities (if in the afternoon). Set up a couple of habits that can you in the right headspace – a nice cup of coffee and a hearty, healthy meal, listening to some upbeat music, journaling for 5-30 minutes, and creating a to-do list. Then, create a wind-down routine to signal the end of the productive portion of your day (or at least classes or work instead of small homework assignments or a side hobby). I like to take a long walk while listening great playlist to signal the end of my workday. Also, try adding a relaxing shower, another satisfying meal, and doing some shadow work or reading a book afterward to ease into your evening. 

Decide On Your Current Focus Areas In Life: Pick one or two life arenas that you want to truly focus on at the moment and strategize daily to cultivate habits to work towards your goals in the areas. Make sure to maintain the other areas of your life for balance, but forgive yourself if you don’t put 100% of your desired effort into these areas for a season or two of your life. Priorities are essential for achievement, avoiding burnout, and mental stability. 

Give Yourself 1-3 Top Priorities Daily: Complete this one large task or a few smaller to-do list items and errands to feel accomplished daily. This method allows you to do what you need to get done and feel productive without driving yourself crazy about doing everything at once. List out everything you anticipate needing to do the following week on a Sunday. Itemize it by area of life, work or school task, or errand/appointment, and assign it to a day of the week.

Discover Your Simple Pleasures: Whether it’s a favorite coffee, snack, or a ritual like getting your nails done or watching a certain TV show, it’s important to find what activities give you true joy and pleasure. Reward yourself daily with at least one small indulgence – even if it’s just a hot 10-minute shower. These activities will give you the mental stamina to keep going and enjoy your life (which is essential – don’t let anyone tell you otherwise!). 

Allow Yourself Time and Space To Discover Your Interests & Passions: Allocate 10-30 minutes a day to learn more about yourself – whether it’s scrolling on social media for inspiration, reading about a topic of interest, or engaging in an energizing activity. Learn what you love. This skill can only help you and allow you to feel fulfilled as life responsibilities continue to pile on over the years. 

Hope this helps xx 

[smudgingpumpkins]

11.11.2023

Morchella

-Commonly known as the Morel mushroom-

Where: Worldwide, predominately in the Northern Hemisphere

Grows on the ground near dead or dying ash, elm, oak, aspen, and pine trees. Morels are more likely to grow in recently burned or disturbed areas.

When: March-May

This picture was taken by my friend Matt during his work trip around Patagonia, freshly picked a bit early for its season.

Morels are quite the culinary delicacy. I have never prepared wild ones on my own, so I am quite jealous that Matt and his coworkers got to enjoy them! (They prepared it on the pizza, which sounds nice but Matt reports that it may have muddled the morels' true flavor).

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Appearance:

Morels' caps are rounded and pointed, looking like a smushed honeycomb (ridges and deep pits). They can grow up to anywhere between 5-10 cm in height (or even bigger or smaller depending upon the exact species), and 1-3 cm in thickness.

Morel caps can be greyish, tan, or various shades of brown and the stems are an off-white or creamy color.

Taste:

Morels have an earthy, nutty, delicious umami flavor.

They are great to consume alone, either dried or freshly cooked, but of course, morels pair well with many dishes (especially, hearty grain meals): creamy grits, pastas, and rice! Spring vegetables such as asparagus, peas, and carrots complement the morel mushroom very well.

You should ALWAYS cook wild mushrooms for the safest outcome, even if you are sure the mushrooms you foraged are safe to eat.

This mushroom contains high amounts of vitamins D and B, and is rich in iron and manganese!

Medicinal Use:

Morel mushrooms have been utilized for centuries for all sorts of purposes across the globe. It has been spiritually interpreted as representing prosperity, abundance, and fertility . . . perhaps alluding to how morels grow in bountiful clusters within damaged or disturbed areas, which may appear to be miraculous.

Morchella contains some of the highest amounts of vitamin D out of any mushroom, which is great for healthy bone growth and a sturdy immune system. Research also shows there to be antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties--attributed to polysaccharides, phenolic compounds, tocopherols, and ascorbic acid--which are linked to reducing the risks of developing cancer cells, and heart and liver diseases.

Of course, these mushrooms do not substitute medical attention and prescriptions. Further research is needed, and these studies show that Morchella helps with acting as a possible preventative measure for health risks--it is not a cure.

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**False morels may be mistaken as true morels. The former may contain a toxin called monomethyl hydrazine, which causes vomiting, vertigo, and potentially death.

**False morels include: Verpa bohemica (Wrinkled Thimblecap), Gryomitra esculenta (Conifer False Morel), Helvella vespertina (Elfin Saddle), among others in these genera.

Figuring out the difference between true and false morels can be difficult. True morals are hollow on the inside, and uniformly have ridges and pits all over its cap. Typically, true morel caps are longer than the stem. False morel caps tend to look more "squished," be shorter, and have more lobed/wavy ridges. They are not hollow, being filled with tissues or fibers.

Here is a handy chart created by the Mushroom Appreciation website:

[ketogenicbliss]

Dive into the Delicious World of Keto Egg Recipes: 10 Tasty Ideas to Spice Up Your Low-Carb Meals

Hey there, fellow keto enthusiast! Are you ready to jazz up your meal routine with some egg-citing dishes? Well, you're in for a treat! Eggs are like little miracle workers in the keto world – they're packed with protein, low in carbs, and oh-so-versatile. Get ready to crack a few eggs and whip up some mouthwatering keto creations that'll leave you feeling satisfied and energized.

Let's Get Cracking: Understanding Keto and Eggs

Before we dive into the recipes, let's chat about why eggs are the MVPs of the keto game. The keto diet is all about low carbs and high fats, and eggs fit the bill perfectly. They're like little powerhouses of nutrition, with protein and healthy fats to keep you feeling full and focused. Plus, they're super versatile, so you can enjoy them in a ton of different ways.

Why Eggs Are Keto Superstars

They're low in carbs, so they won't kick you out of ketosis.

Eggs are packed with protein, which helps keep you feeling full and satisfied.

They're loaded with healthy fats, like omega-3s, which are great for your brain and overall health.

You can use eggs in so many recipes – from breakfast to dinner and even dessert!

Now, let's crack on with our 10 delicious keto egg recipes!

Recipe 1: Classic Keto Scrambled Eggs

Ingredients:

4 eggs

2 tbsp heavy cream

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tbsp butter

Instructions:

Whisk together the eggs, cream, salt, and pepper.

Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat.

Pour in the egg mixture and scramble until cooked to your liking.

Serve hot and enjoy fluffy, flavorful scrambled eggs!

Tips:

Add some cheese or veggies for extra flavor and nutrition.

Recipe 2: Cheesy Keto Egg Muffins

Ingredients:

6 eggs

1/4 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/4 cup diced bell peppers

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat your oven and grease a muffin tin.

Whisk together the eggs, cream, salt, and pepper.

Stir in the cheese and bell peppers.

Pour the mixture into the muffin cups and bake until set.

Enjoy these portable, cheesy egg muffins anytime!

Variations:

Mix in your favorite keto-friendly ingredients, like bacon or spinach.

Recipe 3: Keto-Friendly Egg Salad

Ingredients:

6 hard-boiled eggs

1/4 cup mayo

1 tbsp mustard

2 tbsp chopped chives

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Chop the eggs and mix them with mayo, mustard, chives, salt, and pepper.

Taste and adjust the seasoning.

Serve on lettuce wraps or with keto crackers for a tasty snack.

Serving Suggestions:

Spread on toast for a quick and easy breakfast or lunch option.

Recipe 4: Savory Keto Egg Casserole

Ingredients:

8 eggs

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup diced ham or bacon

1/4 cup diced bell peppers

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Whisk together the eggs, cream, salt, and pepper.

Stir in the cheese, ham or bacon, and bell peppers.

Pour into a greased baking dish and bake until set.

Slice and serve this hearty egg casserole for a satisfying meal.

Meal Prep Tip:

Make ahead and reheat for a quick breakfast or lunch during the week.

Recipe 5: Zesty Keto Deviled Eggs

Ingredients:

6 hard-boiled eggs

1/4 cup mayo

1 tbsp mustard

1 tsp hot sauce

Salt and pepper to taste

Paprika for garnish

Instructions:

Slice the eggs in half and remove the yolks.

Mash the yolks with mayo, mustard, hot sauce, salt, and pepper.

Spoon the mixture back into the egg whites.

Sprinkle with paprika and serve these zesty deviled eggs as a snack or appetizer.

Flavor Variations:

Get creative with toppings like bacon bits or avocado slices.

Recipe 6: Crispy Keto Eggplant Parmesan

Ingredients:

1 large eggplant

2 eggs

Almond flour or crushed pork rinds

Grated Parmesan cheese

Italian seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste

Marinara sauce

Shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions:

Slice the eggplant and dip in beaten eggs.

Coat in a mixture of almond flour, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

Bake until crispy, then top with marinara and mozzarella.

Bake until bubbly and golden brown for a delicious keto-friendly twist on a classic dish.

Keto-Friendly Tip:

Serve with a side of zucchini noodles for a complete low-carb meal.

Recipe 7: Spicy Keto Shakshuka

Ingredients:

Olive oil

Onion, garlic, red bell pepper

Diced tomatoes

Smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper

Salt and pepper

Eggs

Fresh parsley or cilantro

Instructions:

Sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper in olive oil.

Add tomatoes and spices, then simmer until thickened.

Make wells in the sauce and crack eggs into them.

Cover and cook until eggs are set.

Garnish with herbs and serve this spicy shakshuka for breakfast or dinner.

Cooking Tip:

Adjust the spice level to your taste by adding more or less cayenne pepper.

Recipe 8: Creamy Keto Egg Drop Soup

Ingredients:

Chicken or vegetable broth

Eggs

Coconut aminos or soy sauce

Sesame oil

Ground ginger

Salt and pepper

Green onions for garnish

Instructions:

Simmer broth and seasonings.

Slowly pour in beaten eggs to create ribbons.

Cook until eggs are set, then garnish with green onions.

Warm up with a bowl of this creamy egg drop soup on chilly days.

Ingredient Substitution:

Use tamari or liquid aminos if you don't have coconut aminos or soy sauce.

Recipe 9: Flavorful Keto Egg Roll in a Bowl

Ingredients:

Ground pork or chicken

Onion, garlic, ginger

Coconut aminos or soy sauce

Rice vinegar, sesame oil, Sriracha

Shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix

Salt and pepper

Green onions for garnish

Instructions:

Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger, then add meat and cook until browned.

Stir in sauces and cabbage, then cook until wilted.

Season with salt and pepper, then garnish with green onions.

Dig into this deconstructed egg roll for a satisfying and flavorful meal.

Recipe Variation:

Make it vegetarian by swapping the meat for tofu or tempeh.

Recipe 10: Decadent Keto Chocolate Avocado Mousse

Ingredients:

Ripe avocados

Unsweetened cocoa powder

Powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener

Coconut cream or heavy cream

Vanilla extract

Salt

Sugar-free chocolate chips for garnish

Instructions:

Blend avocados with cocoa powder, sweetener, cream, vanilla, and salt.

Adjust sweetness to taste, then chill until set.

Top with chocolate chips for an indulgent and guilt-free dessert.

Make-Ahead Tip:

Whip up a batch and store in the fridge for a quick and satisfying treat anytime.

Time to Get Cooking!

There you have it – 10 egg-cellent keto recipes to fuel your low-carb journey. Whether you're craving something savory or sweet, these dishes have got you covered. So grab your apron, fire up the stove, and let's get cooking! Don't forget to share your creations with us and spread the keto love. Happy cooking! 🍳

[lonely-vault-boy]

how i think my current genshin team would deal w/ each other being sick

Collei

- feels guilty for getting in the way of the quest, though the others try to assure her she didn’t

- big bro ajax comes out w/ all the fluffy blankets and pillows he can find and offers to read her stories to help her sleep

- lil sis yaoyao also offers to tell her stories and makes healthy food to help her recover

- dehya mostly gives her space and shoos the other two away when they become overbearing

Yaoyao

- big bro ajax strikes again! he absolutely refuses to let her help out with anything until she’s fully healed and makes the food his mama always made him when he was sick as a kid (very warm and hearty meal 11/10)

- collei offers to help with anything she can, and yaoyao just asks her to stay with her

-dehya is one again the only functioning adult. since childe is too busy fretting over his new siblings, she’s the one who’s been hunting and keeping watch (as well as collei, who wants to do absolutely everything she can to help repay their kindness)

Childe

- yaoyao decides it’s his turn to be bundled up and even gives him yuegui to snuggle with

- collei, who’s absolutely old enough to tell he doesn’t need to be babied, joins in for fun

- childe plays along bc he can see they’re having fun

- “i am *achoo* a warrior *achoo* blessed by the *achoo* cryo archon. i don’t *achoo* get sick”

- dehya has the kamera out and has been taking pictures (but once the kids have calmed down, she brings him a nice mug of tea to help with the congestion. she also tells him to rest and she can keep everyone safe

- childe offers to pay her as thanks, but she refuses

Dehya

- dehya, like childe, doesn’t get sick very often. but she is from the desert, and she doesn’t do super well with the cold

- childe commissions a warm coat for her (and the kiddos) so she doesn’t get sick again

- dehya tries to keep them all away so they don’t also get sick, but they refuse bc they want to take care of her

- childe deals with all the hunting and cooking and protecting, while collei offers to double her patrols as well. they both get scolded by yaoyao, and eventually they all form a lil sick cuddle pile

brought to u by: i think dehya and childe would bond over having similar fathers, and i think my entire team can be really responsible...they just can’t take care of themselves. and collei and childe have never really had anyone care for them, so i think they deserve it

[relocatedheads]

Mechanic!Eddie Headcanons

except this time he had a partner!!! 

‘Can I read the previous parts’ you ask? ‘Show them the tapes, You honour!’ I bellow:  Part 1 Part 2

(( Ohmy! lookie here... An Eddie Masterlist! ))

*cracks knuckles* lesss-mfing-gooooo

✁ he has his own work station, so slung into multiple drawers are photos of you both, your staple lippy, some hair bands that are actually yours but he says are his

✁ the photos definitely range from cute candid hill top picnic dates right down to pure unadulterated filth... cuffs, hands, bruises, body fluids...

✁ he absolutely loves you visiting him on his breaks

✁ you meet up outside the garage, him sitting on his bonet always smoking a ciggie, legs dangling out -> you job is to bring the lunch

✁ lunch is always some form of left over hearty family meal you had from the night before -> a cold roast / fresh Mac n cheese / fajitas 

✁ Eddie gives me vibes of a good cucumber sandwich lover ---> he can never deicide if yous or Waynes are better tho 

✁ when you join him for lunch, he’ll always take an extra 10 minute longer break 

✁ he will always tell you about the things he’s fixed that day - even if you don’t understand:

“Oh! Dave - yakno the guy in the corner shop, sells cigs to the kids, weird head shape, looks a little too pale to be healthy? Yeah! Right! Him. Well he come in, and I don’t think ive heard a car scream for help as much as that thing! His cambelt was ruined- practically non existent!”

You nodding along as best as you could, getting completely stupped on one word “Cambelt?”

“Sits in the engine, literally looks like a belt. makes the car move. like so when you press a pedal, the car moves smoothly. makes a little pour noise when it’s old.” He lists, pulling a finger out with each sentence, and making a purring / clicking sound with his tongue at the end. 

You nod. He immediately regains his enthusiasm, spiking his posture up, “Well, that! It was finished! Y/n, sweetheart, if a car could cry tears, she was sobbing. I’m actually surprised it still drove!”

✁ Sometimes if you were bored you'd surprise him and just come down to sit with him through his shift. 

✁ that’d mean you’d either be keeping him company while he spoke in car to you mostly rambling to himself, you’d get to be his little tool passing slave, you’d get to offload your drama and personal stress while he was head deep in an engine ✁ “Sweethearrrttt, you know you love me?” *queue the Eddie Munson butter-wouldn’t-melt grin*

“What do you want me to get?”

“a round headed screwdriver and 3 screws, top draw on the left.”

“you’re lucky I love you, munson”

✁ oh my god- TELL ME HE WOULDN’T TEACH YOU HOW TO DO SOMETHING?!

✁ like change a tail light or something so small and delicate 

✁ he’d froth at the mouth teaching you!! leant up behind you, guiding you hands around the place, if you got oil on them, you’d just rub them over his uniform like it was nothing AND HE’D GO CRAZZZZYY

✁ None of you can’t convince that you wouldn’t be there enough for the other boys to love having you around too!!

✁ STOP- wait one of the younger lads didn’t know you were Eddie’s partner and kinda sorta had an infactuation for you and totally learnt the hard way you were taken..

✁ yes I am talking about Eddie catching some sort of wind about this and like brutally and almost totally unexpectedly throwing you against something and just kissing the breath out your lungs. 

✁ Maybe you’re telling him about your day and the kid walks on the floor, Eddie catches him looking over and he just.. in milliseconds goes from kneeling on the ground changing a tire cap to having you pinning to the bench you were sat on, lips lost in his !!

✁ I imagine if you enjoy an oil stained, gasoline smelling Eddie, he’d relish in it. Like you’ve just met him on the floor and you just kinda flat line for a moment as the vibe / smell / aura of him just drowns you. He obbbbviously knows so he just stands there googley eye staring at you with this stupid smug smile. 

✁ little does he know your knees are weak! your tummy is a home for all the worlds butterflies! you could get on your knees and not get up for a week whenever he’s like this

[demonslayedher]

Shinobu's Goldfish, "Fugu"

While this fancy but hearty goldfish started as a simple sketch with a couple of tank mates, given the round shape and characteristic hump behind the head, it seems Ufotable has gone full speed ahead giving Shinobu a Ryukin goldfish.

Ryukins, for what I gather especially from here and here and here, are less prone to in-breeding than older varieties of Fancies. Besides her subjective aesthetic tastes, Shinobu might had chosen them with their health in mind. After all, this is health-minded Shinobu, and Fanbook #2 states that she seems to have chosen the name Fugu ("pufferfish") out of the hopes that it will be raised big and round and energetic/healthy/"genki."

Is it, though?

(Grab your snorkels and come dive below the cut with me for some fishy meta.)

If Ufotable's animation choices are anything to judge by, Fugu is very healthy with colors that bright. They thrive on a varied diet but are prone to digestive issues, which Shinobu of all characters would be attentive to. It appears there are two red tank mates, likely of the same Ryukin variety, as they are faster than other round goldfish (and therefore likely to pick on the slower ones), but also not as strong swimmers as narrower fish, whom they can't compete with. To add some unnecessary character analysis, this almost sounds like Shinobu among the Corp (and Giyuu) versus Shinobu among the Pillars. As the other two are never as detailed as Fugu and weren't given names (and might be other compatible varieties that can stand up to Ryukin bullying), Fugu can almost be mistaken for a lonely single fish, but they are clearly not tank decor because Ufotable animated them moving. Hmm, these unnamed two remain mysterious.

As for what decor is there, this was an interesting choice on Shinobu's part. Plants can be difficult, as Ryukins can be ruthless to them. However, Ryukins are prone to injury, so bumpy rocks should be avoided. Either Shinobu searched long and hard for the right object, or she's still figuring this out.

And, based on Fugu's size, she may still be a beginner in this hobby.

Ryukins can get big, 15-20 centimeters even if not in a large enough tank, and they'll grow especially fast when they're young. Tank conditions might slow this growth, though, and this tank is a bit on the small side, and might benefit from a longer water surface to allow more oxygen. So which is it, Shinobu? Do you want Fugu to grow big and healthy and round, or are you subconsciously wishing to keep it small, like yourself for aesthetic purposes? After all, Fugu's tank (with the exception of kidnappings) stays in the decorative alcove, in place of, say, a flower arrangement. Did flower arranging become too painful for the memories it stirred, and a goldfish seemed like a good hobby to take up as a replacement? Shinobu did always have an interest in naming things after fish, after all.

Either Shinobu is smaller than Zenitsu (yes, by 13.5 centimeters) and Nezuku (well... typically yes, by 2 centimeters), or she's gotten a bigger tank. After all, this young goldfish and her tank buddies will grow fast in the first months of their potentially 10-15 year life span. There's also no decor now; perhaps as Shinobu is getting more experienced in this pursuit, she's learned the error of her rock decorating ways. While those unnamed tank pals remain mysterious, perhaps they are fantails? Why, perhaps even butterfly tails?? How curious these little unnamed silhouettes make me! And what fish are they named after?

Going back to the health and care of this creatures, with the size of that tank and lack of filtration system, Shinobu probably would have watched that water quality like a hawk (hmm, bad metaphor, I wonder if hawks will eat goldfish?) to have Fugu looking that bright. Likewise, with their delicate digestive systems, they'd have needed small meals throughout the day, and with Shinobu's Pillar missions, this was likely impossible to keep up with on her own. Either that, or she keeps and extremely rigid schedule in order to accomplish everything she already takes responsibility for, and she managed water tests and increment water changes around all her other usual tasks. Was this really the right hobby to take up, Shinobu? Were you actually able to relax with this extra responsibility?

I'd like to think the girls all help, especially knowing that the sight of Fugu brings Shinobu joy. If taught how, they'd probably be as careful with the goldfish trio as they are with the injured Corp members (which the Kamaboko trio might argue is not careful at all, depending on what stage in treatment you ask them).

Perhaps one more panel will shed some light on this--wait

WHERE ARE THE TANK FRIENDS???

Maybe Shinobu did keep this hobby possessively to herself, and taught them nothing about what she had so far learned in the care and keeping of goldfish? While mourning Shinobu, have they had to go through the pain of letting two of her beloved fish die, and then felt triumph together as they nursed Fugu, her favorite(?), back to health? Did the other two die of sorrow at Shinobu's passing?

...no... did...

...did Kaburamaru eat them????????

(Oh my gosh. Initial search results imply he'd have been in for a tummyache, but this is possible. Oh no. OH NO.)

[mumms-the-word]

Faerûnian February #BG3FicFeb Masterlist

All fics for the #BG3FicFeb challenge are listed below!

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Day 1: Abducted (Dani)

Day 2: Awakening (Invi)

Day 3: Starstruck (Ardynn)

Day 4: Settling In (Dani)

Day 5: Clarity (Freyr)

Day 6: Signs, Part 1 and Part 2 (Dani)

Day 7: Four Shared Baths (All Tavs/Durges)

Day 8: Together (Invi)

Day 9: Close (Ardynn)

Day 10: (Im)possible Odds (Dani)

Day 11: Healing (Ardynn)

Day 12: Hope (Freyr)

Day 13: Siblings (Dani)

Day 14: Reunited, Part 1 (Dani)

Day 15: Reunited, Part 2 (Dani)

Day 16: Songs and Lyrics (Ardynn, Dani, and Invi)

Day 17: An Argument (Dani)

Day 18: Release (Ardynn)

Day 19: Flawed (All Tavs/Durges)

Day 20: In Your Name (Freyr)

Day 21: First Confessions (All Tavs/Durges)

Day 22: Devil’s Deal (Invi)

Day 23: New Friend (Dani)

Day 24: Drowning (Ardynn)

Day 25: More that I Want... (Ardynn)

Day 26: Slayer (Freyr)

Day 27: The Art of the Night (Dani)

Day 28: New Normal (Dani and Ardynn)

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Want to know more about my Tavs/Durges for this challenge? Read below the cut!

Ardynn Harrow

A half-elf ranger whose mother, a wood elf, abandoned her heritage to marry a human man, raising three children in a small clearing in the woods far from society. Ardynn grew up attuned to nature but with a marksman's talent for hunting. She views the world as an extension of nature's laws, of survival, and of balance, and she views herself as just one tiny part. To her, all life (animals, mortals, and otherwise) has value and should be treated with respect, but she also believes in survival and is a crackshot with a bow after years of hunting to feed her family. Just because you respect something doesn't mean you have to kneel to it and bare your neck, after all.

Meridan (Dani) Zavrai

A blue Mephistopheles tiefling bard who prefers her fiddle and a few handy spells over combat. Dani was briefly part of a band of bards called the Merry Rovers, led by a human named Brann who she views as essentially her father figure. She loves to talk her way into and out of trouble, her silver tongue just as much an asset as it is a hindrance, and she finds it hard to resist the allure of a few gold coins in almost any circumstance. She is deeply devoted to her friends, however, and will defend or support them at the drop of a hat. You can rely on her for a good song, an encouraging word, a hearty laugh, and a healthy dose of Vicious Mockery heaped upon your enemies.

Invi

A high elf storm sorcerer, she is a mystery even to herself. At the start of her story, she knows almost nothing about her past, not even her own name, using the initials she finds carved on a pendant as inspiration for what people should call her. Plagued by dark urges that tempt her to kill and maim others, she has a hard time determining what is the "right" thing to do, resulting in more than a few mistakes with big consequences. She is a quiet, observant woman who frequently seeks others' wisdom on matters, viewing everyone's opinions and suggestions equally. None of her companions could possibly be worse than she is, anyway, or so she thinks.

Freyr

A bloodthirsty human fighter who gets as much pleasure out of cleaving his greatsword through someone's skull as he does supporting his best friends in their endeavors. Freyr is a tall, buff, handsome Dark Urge who thinks with his sword before anything else. He doesn't talk much and is often mistaken for being morbidly stupid thanks to his irrational behavior and terse words, but he knows who to rely on when making difficult decisions and he's a surprisingly adept strategist on the battlefield. He also happens to be Faerûn's biggest hype man, that is, if you're pursuing personal dreams that lead to you having loads of awesome power. Just tell him who to murder on your path to success and you can consider it done.

I have two more, a half-elf named Ezra who is a durge and a githyanki monk that I need to rename, probably, but if I end up writing fic for them I'll update this list with them.

[whynotbread]

Growing up in in the Ome Edo

The Many Nations War was the civil war that resulted in the fracturing of the once mighty Xenifojan empire into 16 nations. It lasted so long and its effects upon the nations of Exodsa are so profound that time is reckoned with the terms Soroxka wogo (SW), Soroxka ko (SK), and Soroxka pogoza (SP), meaning before, during, and after the war. But these effects are not only felt on the national scale, but by individual people as well. That said, this is a biographical story of child in a nation that doesn't feel many of those effects at first, but is hit hard later on.

67 SP- A girl is born into a small, well-off but not wealthy family in Sawa, the capital of the small nation of Notoxosra. Her father, Serse Motosna, is the owner of a few stores in the merchants' district, and had recently gained the opportunity to form a contract with the mages' guild to sell them spellcasting materials his suppliers found. Her mother, Wafwo Azobelna, was a well educated woman who had given up her job as treasurer for the University of Sawa due to Notoxosra's lack of laws protecting working mothers. The girl's parents decide to name her Peyayxa, meaning "strong tounge", since they want their daughter to always speak her mind. Following Sonexyan tradition, Peyayxa takes her mother's surname, Azobelna. She is a healthy baby, and is well taken care of by both of her parents.

72 SP- Peyayxa is 5. She is now considered old enough to begin going to the local temple with her father. She hears the holy scholar tell stories of the Ome Ekobe, the four major deities. She listens to how Odse, the god in the sky, makes day and night come on time. She learns about Serse, the god in the ocean who her father is named after, controls the currents that help ships come to Notoxosra's ports. She listens intently to the stories of Wewo, the goddess in the earth, who makes the soil that farms grow on and the earthquakes that destroyed an ancient city. When the holy scholar mentions Cosega, the goddess in the underworld, he skips any stories about her. This frustrates Peyayxa because she wants to hear lots of stories from the scholar, and she doesn't understand why he won't tell one about Cosega. She asks her father why while they're walking home, and he simply says "Peya, we don't talk about Tofo Loyo unless we want bad luck".

74 SP- Peyayxa is 7. It's time for her to start her first year of school. As she gets ready for her first day of school, her mother warms up one of the special koho that she made for Peyayxa the previous night. In addition to the normal minty chicken filling, her mother made these koho with diced vegetables and goat cheese. The steamed bread is hearty enough to carry Peyayxa through the school day until she gets home, later than her normal lunchtime. When she arrives at the school, she greets her teacher, who introduces themself as master Kawfora Sosorenta. Throughout the year Peyayxa learns how to read and write the 22 letters of the Xenefoya script, the names of the seasons and months, when each of the holidays are, and how to count to 100. But what interested Peyayxa the most was that when her teacher taught the class about the deities, they didn't shy away from talking about Cosega. She learned that Cosega is the goddess who rules over the afterlife. Because of her association with death many people are superstitious about her, and even go so far as to call her Tofo Loyo to avoid saying her true name.

77 SP- Peyayxa is 10. It's her final year in the lower school, next year she'll move on to the middle school. When everyone introduces themselves, one student introduces himself as Gotaj Rewadjoxar from one of the Xnifjan nations way up north. Peyayxa tries to introduce herself to him, but she can't get his name right and ends up saying "Hi Ko-ta-ya, I'm Peya, wanna be friends". They do become friends. Later in the year, final exams are handed out and both Peyayxa and Gotaj get high enough grades to qualify for harder classes at the middle school next year.

78 SP- Peyayxa is 11. It takes some effort, but Peyayxa is able to convince Gotaj to join the harder class with her. Peyayxa helps Gotaj with cultural and religious studies, and Gotaj helps her with math. Halfway through the year, a new student named Kokya joins Peyayxa's class. Both Peyayxa and Gotaj quickly befriend Kokya who turns out to be a genius at writing and literature, and so with his efforts added they pass nearly every test with flying colors. Later in the year the year Peyayxa overheard her parents talking about how Notoxosra had finally given in to pressure from its neighbor nation of Ascepfohena and joined Owesonexya's Ome Edo alliance. Peyayxa didn't know what a lot of those words meant, but from the way her parents' voices sounded it made her worried.

79 SP- Peyayxa is 12. On her way to school Peyayxa sees a big column of soldiers wearing Owesonexya's flag march into the navy base at the docks. This makes her worried, but her school day is uneventful and dispels her worries a little bit. When she goes to Gotaj's house his parents seem really on edge, and he tells her that because of the Ome Edo's travel bans, he won't be able to visit his grandparents in the north anytime soon. Later in the year, Peyayxa has her first period. Because of Sonexyan taboo surrounding anything related to puberty, Peyayxa had no idea this was coming and thought she was dying. Her mother was able to calm her down and help her through it, and got her father to send a letter to the school telling them Peyayxa was sick and wouldn't be attending the last few days of school that week. After a few days, Her mother told her that since she had begun becoming an adult, she had to choose wether to be a manexya, a woman like her mother; or a wanexya, someone who conceales their birth sex and took upon a differnent set of gender roles like her first teacher master Sosorenta. Even though her mother teller her that she has a year to decide, Peyayxa chooses to be a manexya after two weeks. Once she's made this decision she goes shopping with her mother for women's clothing, and donates all of her old children's clothing to the lower school charity.

80 SP- Peyayxa is 13. When she gets to school, she notices that Gotaj is dressed in men's clothes, signifying that at some point over the break he'd chosen to be a panexya. When she greeted him his voice was noticeably deeper, but she laughed when it cracked a few times while he spoke. Kokya's voice had also deepened, but Peyayxa noticed that he was still wearing children's clothing, signifying that he hadn't chosen yet. About were dressed in wanexya clothing, and when they sat down they kept accidentally sitting on their veil. The three of them were joking about Kokya's seeming inability to manage their veil when a Owesonexya soldier barges into the classroom. He tells their teacher that while she hasn't done anything wrong, she must leave the classroom at once. An hour later, a man walks into the classroom. He says in a matter of fact voice that he is their new teacher, master Tovozda Kokyona, assigned to their class by the Ome Edo education administration.

83 SP- Peyayxa is 16. For the past three years, the Ome Edo education administration has overseen Peyayxa's school. Peyayxa and her classmates had been told that the northern nations were being bankrolled by the Salidek Federation in the archipelago to the west to destabilize the Ome Edo. Most of her classmates, especially Gotaj, ignored these messages. Many Notoxosran merchant ships still illegally traded with the north and Notoxosra still maintained a friendly relationship with the north, although now unofficially. But each year there had been one or two of her classmates that had fallen for the propaganda, mostly those in the junior government and military programs. Peyayxa snapped out of her worry, today was a day she couldn't let her mind be clouded. Today was the day when everyone had to decide wether to go on to a pre-college specialization school, or to go for an apprenticeship. She had been thinking about this for the past few months, and already knew that she wanted to go to a specialization school. The question remained of what kind to go to. Mathematics? Science? History and culture? literature? Religion? Peyayxa didn't care much for math or literature, so those two were easy to rule out. She was good at history and culture, but they weren't particularly interesting to her, so those could also be ruled out. The final two options are what made the choice hard, science and religion. She loved both the academic and spiritual aspects of nature, and was passionate about both. After much deliberation, Peyayxa decided to join her temple's built-in religious specialization school. Science was appealing to her, but none of the careers available to scholars of nature appealed much to her, and none paid much. She talked to Kokya after class, and they revealed that much to Peyayxa's expectation, they had chosen to go to a specialization school for literature. She couldn't find Gotaj after class, so she went to his house and asked his parents where he could be. They told her that Gotaj had already secured an apprenticeship on a merchant ship, and had left school early to leave on an expedition.

86 SP- Peyayxa is 19. After completing specialization school the previous year, Peyayxa joined the temple as a junior holy scholar. She focused her studies on Cosega, the fearsome underworld goddess who had started her religious fascination, as well as the patron deity of Sawa, who happened to be a nature deity. Suddenly, the calm music that had been playing stopped. Peyayxa thought that the device playing it had broken, like it had many times before. The holy scholar who had bought it had said it was this new thing called a "radio", and while Peyayxa did like the on-demand music, she didn't really care that much about it. Suddenly the radio turned on, and a deep voice announced that this was a special broadcast from the government. She sighed, more news about the tensions between the Ome Edo and the northern nations was not what she wanted to hear about right now. The voice introduced himself as Odse Asronsa, the host of the local news broadcast. Peyayxa hadn't known that Sawa had one of those, radio being so new and all. The voice continued, saying that this was a special announcement concerning Notoxasra's future, because the incredible commonness of illegal trade with the north in Notoxosra had been discovered by the Ome Edo trade commission. Another voice, this one just as deep but somewhat nervous, almost pathetic sounding, chimed in. It introduced itself as Pabega Pasna, Owesonexya's head of diplomacy. After a good deal of incomprehensible nervous muttering and mumbling, the voice spoke clearly. Owesonexya was going to blockade all of Notoxosra's ports as punishment not only to the government but to the people of Notoxosra for participating in illegal trade on such a large scale. Peyayxa's jaw practically fell off, Notoxosra's ports were its main source of income, this would cripple the nation. She fell asleep in her quarters tossing and turning, and awoke not feeling rested in the slightest. When she gazed out of her window to the ports, she could see two ironclad steamers flying Owesonexyan flags make their way into the sea just outside of the port. Someone in a fishing boat threw a brick at a soldier standing on the deck of the ironclad, but the brick just thudded off the side of the ship and into the sea.

87 SP- Peyayxa is 20. Rioters had gathered around the Owesonexyan embassy again, and like the last few times they were forcefully dispersed by the security force. Peyayxa sighed, she was tired. The temple had given two thirds of the scholars' quarters to merchant families as small apartments. She didn't mind helping the families, they needed all the compassion they could get, but the living situation for the holy scholars had gotten much, tighter. Funds for maintenance of the temple had also dried up, almost no one had the money to pay for their services anymore. They still hosted a regular congregation for monthly services, and many more people attended than before the blockade, straining the temple's resources even farther. Peyayxa was also worried about her friends. Kokya had joined a state-run newspaper out of fear of persecution for working for a private one. They maintained a stable life, but told Peyayxa that they hated helping to spread propaganda, even if almost no one believed it. Neither of them had heard a word from Gotaj since the blockade, and all they could do was hold onto hope that he had found his grandparents in his home nation and was living with them.

89 SP- Peyayxa is 22. It was too much. All of it, the economic downturn, the temple falling into disrepair, everything. Kokya had been found out to be secretly writing for an anti-Ome Edo paper, and no one had heard from them since. Peyayxa still hadn't heard from Gotaj, and neither had his parents. Peyayxa felt like she had to do something, doing nothing was killing her on the inside, it had been slow at first but now it was getting faster, threatening to eat her in a single bite if she continued simply bowing her head in defeat. She'd bought a small revolver, it was all she could find. She didn't any plan for what to do with it, but she'd bought it nonetheless. Later in the year, she heard her fellow holy scholars mention that the prime minister from 11 years ago who had led Notoxosra into the Ome Edo had been reinstated, but was old. They said he was sick, and seeking spiritual guidance. A plan formed in Peyayxa's mind, not one she liked at all, but one she felt she had to do. She penned a letter in carefully practiced cursive, the kind of neat and fast writing that took years of practice to achieve. She offered her spiritual services to the sickly official for a low, but not unreasonable price.

90 SP- Peyayxa is 23. The revolver felt cold on her left thigh, and walking around with it cocked made her anxious. Luckily, she was able to hide it under her holy scholar garb. Her bag of various spiritual implements and theological books felt heavy in her hand. It was obvious that she had overpacked, but she just told the escort that you can never be overprepared for these kinds of things. In reality, she was just to nervous to realize how much she was putting in the bag while she packed. Peyayxa arrived at the door to the prime minister's office after a short walk from the entrance to the capital building that had felt like an eternity. The ornate door was easily twice her height, and was made of red-colored tropical wood that used to be imported from the central regions before the blockade. Seeing that only furthered her resolve. The feeling of cold metal on her thigh became an affirming presence rather than an anxious one. The door opened, and in a weak voice the elderly prime minister beckoned her to enter. As soon as stood at his desk, Peyayxa's hand shot down and pulled out the revolver. before the escort was even able to react the bullet had already exited the opposite side the old man's skull. For how small it was, it shouldn't have made as large of a hole as it did, it was almost as if this bullet had carried with it the force of four years of an entire nation's anger and desperation. Peyayxa didn't even stand long enough to register her success. The escort had pulled his gun, and shot her in an attempt to stop her, but his bullet found her a split second too late.

95 SP- Peyayxa would be 28. Notoxosra, after a bloody four year long revolution, had escaped from the grasp of the Ome Edo. Xawye, another nation in the Ome Edo's grasp, was still revolting. On the edge of Sawa, near the temple where she was rumored to have studied, stood a statue. It depicted the figure a faceless woman standing in front of the flag of Notoxosra. Her only identifying features being the only two things about her that the nation had managed to find out, her scholarly clothing, and the small revolver held in her right hand. At the base of the statue knelt an old couple, who laid down a small bread roll that smelled of chicken, vegetables, and goat cheese. The wife broke down sobbing, and the husband appeared to be barely maintaining composure. After they left, the roll was quickly discarded by temple staff to avoid attracting animals.

[kalimasblog]

MASALA DOSA

Introduction:

     Masala Dosa also called Masale dosey, is a South Indian dish. It was a type of dosa it was originated in the town of Udupi in Karnataka. It is made from rice, lentils, Urad dal, chana dal, fenugreek, puffed rice, Toor dal, dry red chili, and served with potato curry, and sambar.

HOW TO MAKE A CRISPY MASALA DOSA:

     Masala dosa is a South Indian dish. It was an easy and popular, tasty South Indian stable breakfast recipe made with rice and urad dal. Basically an extension of the traditional dosa recipe, where dosa is made crip and stuffed with potato masala. It is perhaps one of the famous dishes from south India, which can be served for morning breakfast or also as an evening snack with coconut chutney and sambar.

THE STORY OF MASALA DOSA:

     Then are many stories around India, but according to the wiki, it originated from my hometown Udupi. It was here in Udupi, that the dosa’s were made crisp and served. One of the local restaurants in Udupi started to serve potato masala stuffed dosa as a variation and also to lower the coconut chutney consumption. In those days, coconut-based dishes were considered pricey and dosas cannot be consumed without any side dish. Gradually stuffed dosa became one of the norms and the migrant community took this variety to Mumbai and exposed it to a broader audience. It was very well received in the cosmopolitan city and that’s how it became one of the popular dose varieties.

THE SPECIAL OF MASALA DOSA:

Masala dosa are crispy, soft, savory, and healthy crepes made with rice and lentil batter. The dosa is gluten-free and dairy-free, with a sturdy yet soft texture that’s great for holding a hearty homemade potato filling. To make the batter, lentils and rice are soaked for several hours and then blended together.

WHY PEOPLE LIKE MASALA DOSA:

     Most people love masala dosa or its rich taste. Mixing each bite with spicy sambar soup and coconut chutney will give your day the kick-start it needs. The sambar and even the masala dosa have some of the major pure Indian spices, which will give it that wow factor you have been looking for in breakfast food. Masala Dosa is one that is crisp, aromatic, flavourful, and has a potato masala or spiced seasoned potatoes stuffed in it. These crispy crepes are quite addictive and delicious.

Masala dosa is a popular South Indian dish that originated in the state of Karnataka. The exact history of masala dosa is not clear, but it is believed to have originated in the town of Udupi. The dish was an instant hit and soon became a staple in South Indian cuisine.

Plain dosa

Masala dosa: adding masala curry as stuffing

Upma dosa: adding upma as stuffing

Onion dosa: adding sliced onions as stuffings

Panner dosa: adding chopped panner curry as stuffing

Corn dosa; adding sweet corn as stuffing

Butter dosa

Egg dosa.

The original Mysore masala dosa, also known as Mylari dosa in Mysore, has very humble origins. The Vinayaka Mylari Hotel, the original creators of this amazing Mysore masala dosa still tantalizes the taste buds of all those in search of it.

this amazing Mysore masala dosa still tantalizes the taste buds of all those in search of it.

A traditional southern Indian dish known as masala dosa is popular throughout the country, made from a batter of soaked rice and lentils that is baked into a thin pancake and usually stuffed with potatoes, onions, and mustard seeds. The dish is often garnished with grated coconut and chopped coriander.

With its huge popularity, there are also some variations of the dish, such as Mysore masala dosa, rava masala dosa, onion masala dosa, and paper masala dosa. It is usually consumed as a quick snack or as a part of any meal of the day.

Masala dosa has even made the list of 10 foods to try before you die, compiled by the Huffington Post, alongside famous dishes such as Beijing duck, moussaka, and BBQ ribs.

Which country is famous for masala?

India is the world’s largest producer of spices. The availablity of abundant natural resources and favourable climate makes it favourable for the growth of spices in India.

CONCLUTION:

     Masala dosa is very popular in South India. It is all the people liked it. Then masala dosa is a very tasty and healthy food. So once come to South India then eat and taste masala dosa.

[mooni-eats]

mushroom yogurt pasta || 10-15 mins

it’s pretty hard to show off earthy/hearty food in an appealing way, but you gotta take my word for it! this was honestly so nice + it made my apartment smell amazing!!

ingredients

- 1 serving dry gf or regular pasta (about 70g)

- a handful of chestnut mushrooms (like 5)

- 1/2 yellow onion

- a splash of soy milk (30g-ish, enough to coat the pan but not so it’s all swimming)

- 1 dissolved stock cube in 1 cup of water or a cup of veg stock

- a dollop of soy yogurt (30g-ish, enough to make it creamy but add more if you like it v v creamy)

- 2-3 frozen spinach or frozen kale cubes

- enough olive oil to fry up the goods (10-15g)

recipe

1. bring a saucepan of water to a boil and salt the water, add the pasta once ready, or as according to instructions + don’t worry if it cooks before the sauce is ready cuz we’re gonna toss it through the sauce anyway

2. as that happens, dice up your onion and sauté in the olive oil on high heat in a frying pan stirring semi frequently, as you’re doing so, you can also slice up the mushrooms and add those in once the onions have browned a little (like 5-6min)

3. once the mushrooms have absorbed the oil, add in the soy milk and slowly add the stock, adding more and more as the water cooks away

4. add the yogurt and then your frozen leafy green of choice and reduce to medium low with the pan covered, stirring and adding more stock if it starts to dry up

5. add the drained pasta to the sauce and give a nice toss through, serving into your fav bowl of choice and optionally adding some yogurt and a further drizzle of olive oil to finish up with

voila ✨

notes

optionally you can also work in miso into this recipe and it adds a bit of depth to the sauce

pumpkin seeds make a great topping and add even more healthy fats to this dish

chilli flakes go amazingly with the cream sauce

to reheat, just pop in the microwave for about 2-3 mins stirring halfway or make on the stove again with a bit of extra water or stock to revive the moisture

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enjoy !!

[jadefitzpatrick]

Night-time routine

1. Make yourself a hearty dinner, or order in if that’s what you need for the night. Try to cook as much as you can at home, it’s better for you and you know what’s going into your food.

2. After dinner, go for a walk. It’s really beneficial for your health and helps to make the process of digestion easier. Listen to a podcast or enjoy the sounds of everyone settling down. Take some nice pictures outside and over time, see how the seasons have changed.

3. When you get home, enjoy a nice bath or shower. Wash off the day. If it’s full maintenance day, go ahead; if not, have a quick wash. Remember to oil your body on damp skin after your shower. Do your skin care routine, you’ll thank yourself later (never forget to take your make up off). Brush your teeth. Brush your hair and put into two plaits to keep the hair from ending up in knots during sleep.

4. Make your lunch for tomorrow if you’re going to be going to work. Ensure it’s protein filled, you have fruits and healthy fats. Prepare breakfast too, cook a steak so it’s ready for the morning.

5. Start truly winding down now and put your alarm on. Put your phone away and read a book. Read at least 10 pages per day, it’s very good to read and not many people do it anymore. Read books on all different subjects, as many as you can. Work on becoming more knowledgeable.

6. Try and fall asleep knowing you’ll get between 7-8 hours. Women, try and aim for 9 hours of sleep per night. We require more rest and need to ensure we’re meeting this essential need of sleep for more energy throughout the day.

Other night-time routine tips

1. If you’re not a reader, I highly recommend audiobooks. You can listen to them and put an alarm on your phone to end the book when you wish to sleep.

2. Use some in between moments in your evening to create an easier tomorrow. Do that load of washing today and don’t let it pile up. Wash your dishes after using them. Take out the rubbish. Do it now so you don’t need to worry about it.

3. Stretching helps to wind down at night time and relax your body for sleep.

4. Journal and reflect on the day. Write down goals for the next day or how you’d like tomorrow to look. Visualise your day for tomorrow being the best day.

[littlewitty]

Alairie Persu

Chapter 10

“So, here you are, in the bar, with a hearty dinner, and you cannot even give me a slight smile?” He chimed at me. It had been a few days from my sickness and Clavis had brought me down to the bar in the inn for some dinner after he got back from wherever the hell he had been going to. It was nice to have something hot. In the bowl in front of me, I had a thick, peppery soup with bitesize pieces of carrot, pea and corn along with a toasted bread bun and butter. It was heaven.

“What’s the occasion?”

“I’m simply being nice to you. After all, you were ill. A good breakfast will do you a world of wellness.”

“I thought me sleeping in the bed was you being nice to me. You know, instead of the floor?” Clavis had claimed that I was too weak to be a threat in that situation. I hadn’t seen where he slept. I don’t think he did. He just sat at the vanity table writing like his life depended on it. It worried me.

“No, that was me being a gentleman.”

“Funny. You weren’t a gentleman before.” His smile had been too fake these days. Whatever he was doing when left in the mornings really decayed away at him. He was stressed. That probably was why he wasn’t sleeping much anymore. “How is your mission going? Am I ever going to see life outside our room?” I had only seen the cloudy sky from my window. I wanted to be outside, to feel the damp air of winter and the brutal sting of ice.

“I’m not telling you how it’s going and yes, you will soon.” he replied, eyes conveniently glued to the plate of food in front of him.

“You know, it’s not healthy to stay awake for days on end.” He looked at me. His eyes lit with surprise but a darkness was lurking behind them. I guess he assumed I hadn’t noticed. “You should have a real nights sleep and not cat-napping every now and then. You’ll make yourself ill.”

“You’re concerned about me? Ha! You are my prisoner, remember that.” His last words were like a tonne of bricks. I was his prisoner. I should know my place by now. Something in his eyes recently tugged at my heart. The cheerful, mischievous, deviant Clavis I had taught myself to enjoy was now someone different. Is this what they mean by different sides to people? I knew I ought to stop asking myself pointless questions. It was tiring.

“Well, if you’re finished, we will head back.” He stood up. A cue for me to do the same. We walked in silence up the stairs and through the hallway. We reached our room and walked in.

“Oh! Excuse me! Sir? Madame?” A lady called out to us from the end of the hallway. She gingerly walked our way. “ My boss has told me to inform you that from tonight it’s one bath per room. Any breachers of this rule will be told to leave immediately.” She didn’t meet our eyes. She only wrung her hands together. Poor girl. She looked to only be fourteen. I bet when she told scumbag people these things they got angry and violent towards her. She honestly looked terrified. “There’s been an announcement that they are restricting water usage until the pipes are fixed.”

“The pipes? What’s happened?” I asked softly, trying not to sound intimidating.

“I-I’m not too sure Madame. I’m very sorry for the inconvenience.” Clavis shot his eyes to me and then spoke.

“Thank you for informing us.” He replied in very frail Jadean. She nodded her head and then pranced off timidly. We closed the door. “So, I want a bath tonight.”

“You have a bath everynight. I need one. I’ve been ill. You can have one tomorrow.” I demanded before taking the metal tub off the bath hook. I could feel his eyes on me. “Look if you’re suffering so bad, I guess you could share with me.” I smirked his way. I did want to tease him. Or at least try to get him back. I didn’t expect him to smirk back.

“Thanks for the offer. I’ll take you up on it.”

No. So, he wasn’t joking. We had ended up facing away from eachother in the tub. I could feel his warm back against me, his breathing and his heartbeat. Before I could attempt to drown myself, he spoke up.

“Let’s play 20 questions. It’s a popular game over here. I’ll start, did you grow up with any siblings?” I guess this would stop the silence which made this all the more awkward.

“No, I’m an only child. I grew up living with my mother… oh and my step-father.”

“You don’t like him.”

“I did and I didn’t. He was good for my mother. He gave her back a lot of happiness but I feel like he did take her away from me. Instead of going out like a family, my mother went out on dates with him. I ended up staying with my grandmother a lot instead.” Why was I telling him this? “My turn, you obviously grew up with siblings but what was it like growing up with them?”

“Well, let’s see, I grew up with Chev. Our mother’s were close but I hated every second of it. I didn’t really talk as much to the others. You see, as royal children, in the day you are put in private lessons with an appointed tutor and the only time I saw the others was at formal dinners or when I was walking in the gardens with my mother and we ran into one of them with their wet nurse. I used a run into Yves a lot. He has always been a pleasure to prank.” He laughed to himself. It sounded pretty lonely to me. ‘Chev’ had to be the Brutal Beast. Every time he mentioned him he seemed to tense up and shoved an aura of disgust into the air. “You weren’t educated. What did you do in the days then? It just confused me how you weren’t in school. In Rhodolite, Jade and Benitoite, it’s illegal for children to be refused education-”

“-for a certain social class. They don’t really care about the common folk if they aren’t educated. Besides a lot of people keep their children with them at work to teach them the trade. When I was a child, I worked as a ‘Crow Scarer’. Basically I ran around on the crop fields to stop birds eating the seeds and killing the plants. In winter, I ran about with my friends from dawn till dusk doing whatever.”

“Then how are you trilingual?”

“I’m pretty sure I’ve told you this. Anyway, it’s my turn.”

“Well, re-tell me, that’s an order.”

“Well, Jadean is quite obvious. My grandparents were from Tanzanite and I spent a lot of time with them. As for Rhodolitian, there was an old man in my village who was all alone. In my free time, I used to help him out with anything he needed and in payment he taught me Rhodolitian. He was from Rhodolite.” He also taught me a bit about the culture too; tea etiquette and mannerisms. I had long forgotten all of that since. “What was education like?”

“Hard. Boring. Pointless… Especially since I still struggle to read and write, even after the countless lectures.

“Why?” He paused. Perhaps he was calculating telling me? Taking in a sharp breath, he then continued:

“When I read… the words move about on the page so it takes me longer than average to finish a book. Longer than Chev, that’s for sure. I used to be left-hand-dominant. My tutor insisted that it wasn’t proper for royalty to write like that so he forced me to write with the right.”

“That’s actually disgusting. You were forced to do things you were bound to struggle with as a child?” He sighed lightly. That’s when I finally realised. This was Clavis talking to me. Not the Third Prince of Rhodolite, not the young Prince Clavis Lelouch, this was true. He was talking to me as a person and not a title or a role. He was opening up. As a dealer, you learnt to read people even without looking at them. I knew he was telling the truth. His breathing was normal. His muscles were relaxed. His voice was liquid smooth like dark chocolate. Nothing indicated he was lying.

“Not unexpected. As a child of the King, I’ve had a reputation to uphold since I was conceived. There is no room for personal problems and little issues in that.” He’s the Third Prince of Rhodolite first, Clavis Lelouch second. It seemed weird but I had fooled myself enough. I had refused to see the humanity in him. Clavis was just like any other human. How could I overlook that? He lied. He suffered. He smiled. He teased. He cackled. He made mistakes. He did what he had to. He compared himself to his brother. That distraught aura of insecurity would taint all his features when pushed to a challenge. I’d seen that before in Caspian. All of that encompassed ‘humanity’ in it’s finest, rawest form.

“You know what?” I gentle uttered to him, “Clavis Lelouch. He isn’t so bad.” Against my bare back, I felt him stiffen. “The Third Prince of Rhodolite is an idiot, though.” Reassurance from the prisoner. It’s laughable. He forced a small laugh to himself before regaining his senses.

“You’re the worst at this game. You asked like three questions in a row. So now, I get to ask anything I want and you have to reply honestly.” His uplifted voice chimed. “What’s the worst thing your job made you do?”

“Not answering that.”

“Kill someone, did I hear you say?! That’s morbid! Oh, well. My turn again. What’s the worst drug you’ve ever done and what were the effects?”

“Not answering tha-”

“You have to.” After a moment of prolonged silence, he baffled a laugh and continued. “Fine then. How old were you when you lost your virginity?” I mean… I guess it’s better than the other questions. At least he can’t throw me in a cell for my answer of this one.

“I haven’t.”

“Stop lying. You deal drugs for a living. You expect me to believe you’ve never stooped that low before?

“I have my own personal morals.”

“So sex is off the table but drugs are?” Yes. In fact, drugs are in lines on the table. (If we are being technical.)

“...I’m scared of pain.” The silence was ended by roaring cackles. He kept on going. He really didn’t stop. “What’s so funny?”

“You’re scared of pain? That’s why you’ve never lost your virginity? Are you naive or just adorable? I’m beginning to think maybe both.” He stopped laughing and pushed himself out of the water. It splashed and rippled but I dared not move. Giving him some sense of privacy as he changed, I gazed out the window. “I must admit Alairie, you are becoming my new favourite play-thing.”

“I wasn’t alrea- Thanks.”