#cinnamon sleuth

[foodfightnovelization]

Hey there! I found your blog last Wednesday, and I gotta say, it's about time someone showed this misbegotten movie some love! I've also been reading Ziggy Cashmere's ebook Drawing For Nothing, which includes all sorts of old material from the film - and even directs you to an early draft of the script! Awesome-sauce! Aside from that, I want to know your thoughts on the proposed franchise Larry wanted to make out of the movie, including sequels, video games, books, live stage performances, etc.?

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you're enjoying my blog, and yes, Drawing For Nothing is fantastic isn't it? There's a lot more where that came from too, with Ziggy currently working on a documentary called "ROTTEN: Behind The Foodfight" (see my last post for more info on that). It should be coming out very soon, so stay tuned for that! I was fortunate enough to be involved in it, even making a small cameo at one point, and I can't wait for everyone to see the plethora of incredible behind-the-scenes material he's uncovered.

And yes, I read that early draft of the Foodfight! script a while ago and I'll talk about it some more once the documentary is out It's a draft from April 2005 and is VERY similar to the novelization, but there are still a bunch of interesting differences worth discussing. For one, the script includes all the real-world mascot cameos intended to be in the movie (such as M&Ms, Pringles, Oscar Mayer etc.) which were excluded from the novelization presumably due to brand deals not extending to merchandising. This actually leads to some surprising changes in the plot and dialogue, some of which I find incredibly funny, so there'll be a whole lot to talk about!

Anyway, as for my thoughts on the proposed franchise? I think it could've worked, I really do. Not to the extent Larry Kasanoff dreamed of- I don't think there was anyway the proposed "Foodfight! On Ice" show was ever going to happen (there's no way the Brand X soldiers could goosestep in iceskates, come on now). I think that's dreaming too big too soon, the "Disney On Ice" shows didn't happen until Disney had already been making movies for decades. That said, I do think if the production of Foodfight! hadn't been so horribly mismanaged and had come out when it was intended to it would've been somewhat of a hit, and to that end some of the merchandising ideas were really smart. Stuff like the tie-in videogame, children's books, and videogames were just what a lot of movies had back then- this was 2006, every movie had a sidescroller on the GBA and a 3D platformer on the PS2. From what little we've seen of the game it's impossible to know how good it would've been, but those kind of movie tie-ins are usually pretty harmless.

As for the other merchandise, a lot of it WAS released...and I think it's pretty great for what it is! If all of the books, toys etc. had just released alongside the movie as intended, then they'd just seem like exactly what they are - merchandise made to promote a recently released children's film, and there'd be nothing much to discuss about them. They're all only so fascinating because the movie itself came out so badly, and so the merchandise provides a glimpse at what might've been had things gone better. That said, I still desperately want to make a post talking about the Deluxe Sound Storybook at some point, and hopefully I'll get the chance soon.

I don't think Foodfight! ever would've been popular enough to warrant a sequel- I think it would've been like Hoodwinked where some people look back on it fondly but it's largely been forgotten over the years, and I don't think Threshold (the studio who animated Foodfight!) would have ever been the "next Pixar" like Larry Kasanoff thought they'd be either. But maybe in another world, where the production of Foodfight! went as smooth as butter, for a time there'd have been a real Cinnamon Sleuth Cereal with a free Dex Dogtective toy inside. Ten years later someone would make a post on Reddit saying "Hey! Anyone else remember Cinnamon Sleuth?" and a series of pointless arguments about the movie's blatant commercialism would fire up in the comments. And that wouldn't be such a bad legacy to have, right...?

[binancydrew]

Hello! Your Secret Sleuth here, back for more… are you more in the mood for some Crew (+ pals) fun shenanigans surrounding a Nace centerpiece, or a cozy one on one Nace situation? Also, do you have any fun stupid holiday traditions in your own family?

omg okay, BOTH/EITHER of those scenarios sound good, I do love some shenanigans, but intimate is also so good. some traditions we had growing up: my mom always made cinnamon rolls from scratch for breakfast! (nowadays it's not EVERY christmas that she does that, but my BIL also makes breakfast stuff too when we get to spend it with them and it's yummy) we always did stockings LAST, oh, and we used to do like a small gift exchange on christmas eve, like each kid got to open 1 gift from one of the other siblings or something like that and we always did a big dinner on christmas eve (or lunch) depending on whatever church service we were going to.

I hope you're having a great weekend! @secretsleuthexchange

[andi-is-bored]

I hope your dog gets better soon, give them kisses for me

What kind of coffee?

Im good. Seeing nicky and bee piecing my identity together is SO entertaining

-🍒

SORRY I FORGOT TO ANSWER THIS EARLIER!

thank you! i’ll absolutely do that <3333

it’s a drive through coffee place called seven brew, it’s cheaper than starbucks and actually has sugar free options unlike starbucks (they also don’t support a genocide to my knowledge so that’s a plus) i got a iced chai latte with brown sugar cinnamon sryup and it tasted like a christmas candle in the best way llama

its super entertaining, im actually so curious to see who you are, the antici, pation is BUILDINGGG!

you don’t have to answer but, are we mutuals?? i’m doing my own part in the sleuthing loll :)

[malfl0ra]

CHARACTER  STATS  &  GENERAL  INFO     ...    giovanna  marcella  camacho. see below.

BASICS

Full  Name:    Giovanna Marcella Camacho

Known  Alias(es):   Gio,  Gi,  Giovis,  "Babyface"

Age:   Verse-dependent,  typically 28

Gender:   Cis female

Birthday:   Jan. 3,  1979

Heritage:   Mexican-American

Religion:  Roman Catholic

Sexual  &  Romantic  Orientation:   Bisexual,  homoromantic  ( and it's all complicated ).

Status:   Alive,  MIA.

Children?:   Yes,  8-year-old son named Ricky  ( no custody )

Residencies:  Verse-dependent,  known locations in:  Los Angeles,  CA  —  San Diego,  CA  —  New Orleans,  LA  —  Tijuana,  MX  —  San Ysidro,  CA  —

Highest  Education  Level:  High school,  year and a half of community college.

Occupation(s):  Verse dependent.  Primary verse occupation revolves around her work as a Coyote  ( human smuggler )  operating along the U.S./Mexico border,  formerly employed by some  piece of shit  drug-lord called  Micah.  Has bartending/waiting experience.

PHYSICAL  EXAM

Facial  Features:   Expressive mouth,  bruised plum  —at times soft,  at times judgmental,  vague bunny resemblance.  A strong and at-times accusatory brow-line.  Hard jaw,  stubborn chin offset by the softness of her full-moon face,  almond-shaped eyes,  deeply creased.  Wide bridge,  button nose

Faceclaim:  Alexa Demie

Voice:  Hardened,  but effeminate.  Softens over time  Chicano English,  with intentional switches to Spanish

Eyes:  Burnt cinnamon,  ochre-flecked

Hair:   Darkest ash brown,  cut blunt at the shoulders.  Worn straight,  normally

Body  Type:   Compact,  defined.  Narrow-shouldered,  athletically inclined

Distinguishable  Marks:  Stretch marks ( stomach ),  visible scar running along her left side.  Birth mark on her right shoulder.  Burn scar just behind her left ear,  ugly.  Smaller scars,  persistent,  too many to name at any given time —ink on her lower back, behind right ear, shoulder

Weight:  125-135  ( verse dependent )

Height:   5'4"

MENTAL  EVALUATION

Mental  Illnesses  (if  applicable):  C-PTSD  ( currently ).   Diagnosed intermittent explosive disorder as a child,  quickly "aged out" as a result of corporal punishment at the hands of her father.  Anxiety disorder  ( currently ).  Anger issues

Psychological  Profile:  Analytical,  observant,  somewhat neurotic,  prone to manic episodes

Positive  Traits:  Determined,  resourceful,  protective,  loyal,  resilient,  inteligent,  independent,  brave,  generous,  empathetic

Negative  Traits:  Reserved,  judgmental toward what she does not understand,  hot-headed,  emotionally guarded,  occasionally cruel

Alignment  Type:  Lawful neutral

Personality  Type  (MBTI):  ISFJ-T,  the defender

Phobias:  Aerophobia

Mannerisms:  Leads with her eyes,  self-assured in nature.  Will gesticulate wildly when animated,  typically has arms crossed at her stomach or hands defiant on her waist.  When anxious,  she tends to pace or mutter to herself.  Chews/sucks on tongue when deep in thought.

Hobbies  &  Interests:  Movies.  Heavy metal.  Cinematography.  Saving money.  Hiking.  Low-riders,  muscle cars.  Dogs.  Shooting ranges.  Reading how-to books.  Working harder than everyone else and feeling kinda superior for it.  Sleuthing on the net.  Amateur directing.  Ballet folklorico.  Live music. Cooking. Moshing. Social justice & activism. Dancing. Video editing. Documentary film-making.

STRATEGIC  ANALYSIS

Combat  Style:  Strategic,  calculated

Weapon  of  Choice:  Smith & Wesson M&P

Hand-to-Hand  Combat  Proficiency:  Quick on her feet,  precise,  sharp reflexes

Tactical  Strengths:  Leadership,  adaptability,  excellent under pressure

Tactical  Weaknesses:  Headstrong,  impulsive

Pain  Tolerance:  High

Defensive  Skills:  Scrappy as hell.

AFFILIATIONS  &  RELATIONSHIPS

Family:  Ricardo  ( Ricky ),  son  —  alive,  Erasmo Camacho,  father  —  alive,  Consuela Romero-Camacho  —  mother,  missing

Notable  Friends,  Allies:  Claire [REDACTED],  Kerry Lange,  Abra Aimes,  Francis Highmore,  Alo Hughes

Enemies:  Micah,  former employer.  Demon

Romantic  History:  Ample.  Notably dated Cee Livingston. Girlfriend to Vicente de León, missing ( presumed dead ).

HABITS  &  LIFESTYLE

Daily  Routine:  Structured,  inclined toward minimal sleep for maximized productivity

Diet  &  Nutrition:  Indulgent.  She's very busy,  so must gorge herself on food when she gets any chance for it.

Exercise  Habits:  Kick-boxing,  long-distance hiking,  yoga and pilates

Grooming  Habits:  Well-groomed.  She smells nice

Substance  Use:  Fluctuates.  Is as likely to abstain as she is to go too hard

Sleep  Patterns:  Chronically exhausted but pushing through it

Personal  Style:  Cargo pants with tactical pockets.  White wife-beaters cropped short.  Motorcycle jackets,  low-rise denim jeans  ( light-wash ),  oversized  &  cropped band t's,  frayed shorts,  sleeveless button-downs tied at the midriff.  adidas sweatpants and shoes.  tortoiseshell sunglasses,  cat-eyed.  Simple,  utilitarian for day-to-day —will dress up depending on occasion, with a preference for off-the-shoulder necklines and light fabrics. clothes are typically well-fitted unless belonging to her boyfriend, vicente.

SPECIAL  NOTES  &  CHARACTER  LORE

Plot-heavy,  under co.  Please check back soon!

[dollycas]

Chocolate Can Be Deadly (Cupcake Catering Mystery Series) by Kim Davis About Chocolate Can Be Deadly Chocolate Can Be Deadly (Cupcake Catering Mystery Series) Cozy Mystery 7th in Series Setting - California Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cinnamon & Sugar Press (January 28, 2025) Print length ‏ : ‎ 284 pages ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CZRM17YF Catering a post-Valentine’s Day Death by Chocolate dessert party should have been a delicious way to wrap up a week of romantic festivities. But when the new fiancé of the hostess is found dead during the event, clutching one of Emory’s chocolate cupcakes and a heart-shaped box of chocolates close by, the guests and the police put her at the top of their suspect list. With her cupcake catering business melting away as word spreads about the poisoning, Emory, and her octogenarian pal, Tillie, will need to pry into the sticky, dark secrets of the attendees. Will they uncover who’s been hiding a rotten center, or will the killer stir up danger and frost Emory for good? Includes chocolate recipes! Dollycas's Thoughts Emory reluctantly agrees to cater a post-Valentine’s Day Death by Chocolate dessert party but there was nothing romantic about the event. Hostess Frances Allain was a mean witch who had a beef with Tillie that she took out on Emory. Emory keeps her cool right up until Frances's new fiancé dies with a "half-eaten mudslide cupcake" near "his outstretched hand" and Frances accuses her of murdering the man. Word gets out about the death and order after order is canceled. With her business in peril, Emory and her friend and mentor Tillie are putting their sleuthing skills to the test and doling out cupcakes to open doors to get the information they need to frost the real killer. Will they reveal the killer? Or will the killer catch them? Has Emory baked her last cupcake? Will Tillie have any more Sunday dinners? ____ The core characters in this series have a strong family bond. Some are actual family but others have been adopted into the fold. They have fun together, have family dinners, support each other through the good and stressful times, and solve murders together.  Genuine, meaningful, and heartwarming relationships, they are a delightful group. The mystery of the poison cupcakes hit Emory hard. How did someone do it with her right there? Why is this new detective so sure she did it? Why isn't he investigating anyone else? Thankfully she has Detective Gabe O'Neill in her corner, but she can't just sit on her hands and lose her business. Tillie jumps right in to help. She has the contacts and the net worth that gets them into places and meetings with people that a cupcake baker can't. Usually, they have Tillie's driver on hand if things get dicey. He is devoted to Tillie and will do anything she asks, even acting as a server for a post-Valentine’s Day Death by Chocolate dessert party. He has keen observation skills and can blend in if necessary. I enjoy the three of them working together. I follow along closely, clue after clue, and a red herring or two. As for me, I had an inkling of who the killer could be but was surprised when a connection and motive were revealed. The showdown was quick and exciting. With a cupcake baker as our protagonist, you know there will be a lot of talk about cupcakes, and some other food too, but mostly cupcakes. I made sure to have some on hand because as this is the 7th book in the series I knew what to expect. No boozy mudslide ones though, but there is a recipe for them at the end of the book which I will be trying out soon. There are several other recipes too, some gluten-free and vegan. Chocolate Can Be Deadly puts forth a puzzling whodunit for Ms. Davis's wonderful characters and her readers. I anxiously await each new book in this series and then I devour it all in one sitting with at least 2 cupcakes. This author keeps topping herself with engaging characters and well-plotted and well-written mysteries. Each new book becomes my new favorite. I loved the ending. The entire series is fantastic and I recommend them all.  Like others in this series, I want to give it more than 5 stars. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Thank you to the author for providing me with an ARC. Your Escape Into A Good Book Travel Agent About Kim Davis Kim Davis is a member of Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. She lives in Southern California with her husband and rambunctious mini Goldendoodle, Missy, who has become an inspiration for several plotlines. When she's not spending time with her granddaughters or chasing Missy around, she can be found either writing on her next book, working on her blog, Cinnamon, Sugar, and a Little Bit of Murder, or in the kitchen baking up yummy treats to share. Author Links Website     Facebook      Bluesky     Goodreads       Bookbub      Pinterest Purchase Link: Amazon Find all of Kim's books HERE. TOUR PARTICIPANTS February 14 – Deal Sharing Aunt – AUTHOR INTERVIEW February 14 – Carstairs Considers – REVIEW February 15 – Ruff Drafts – RECIPE February 15 – Jody's Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT February 16 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT February 16 – Eskimo Princess Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT February 17 – The Mystery of Writing – AUTHOR GUEST POST February 18 – Maureen's Musings – SPOTLIGHT February 18 – Sapphyria's Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT February 19 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – REVIEW, CHARACTER GUEST POST   February 20 – Baroness Book Trove – SPOTLIGHT February 20 – Novels Alive – REVIEW February 21 – Melina's Book Blog – REVIEW a Rafflecopter giveaway Have you signed up to be a Tour Host? Click Here to Find Details and Sign Up Today! Want to Book a Tour? Click Here Read the full article

[d3m0l1t10n-lvrs]

I honestly don't remember 💀 I really don't remember my life up until now, because I was in such a bad place from my childhood up until I was 15. I always loved the dca, when security breach first came out they were my favorite! But, it wasn't until the summer of 2022 I fully got into the fandom! Idk what made me go and search for this community, but I'm so happy I did!!!

I've always had a thing for robots! When I was little, if there was a robot in a show or game, they would immediately become my favorite character and I would hyperfixate on them. I think the DCA was a mix of that, and the fact that they were so unique! Like bro those are some SOLID ASS CHARACTER DESIGNS

Since the summer of 2022!

I have with my friend! I haven't finished it tho. I have watched Markiplier play it tho!

I've only really done one thing, and that's my bookstore au, Inkdrop Literature! I promise I'm still working on it, this chapter is just rlly long and weird shejdheu

I love the murder-y ones lol. My favorites are Love, Death, and Rollerskates, Sleuth Jesters, Days of Laughs and Nights of Screams, The Night Shift, and Ghost in the Machine!

@ayyy-imma-ninja 'S SERIAL KILLER AU. HOLY SHIT IT'S SO GOOD I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have two animatronic characters that will appear in Inkdrop Literature! I love them a lot :))

Honestly I love it lol. It's crazy how different they look and act from the fandom's interpretations! I absolutely love them!!!!

The absolutely amazing creativity of the fandom!!!! There's never any boring content here!!!

Moon. While I adore Sun, I think Moon and I have a lot in common!

LOVE HIM AND ALL THE DIFFERENT INTERPRETATIONS OF HIM!!!! This fandom can make him a whore, a bloodthirsty killer, and a cinnamon roll and that's amazing

Idk what this means lol sorry

Idkshsjsjshej

Two separate beings in one body!

ANXIOUS, SHORT TEMPERED SUN!!!! While I love golden retriever Sun, let's be honest. That man is a shaking Chihuahua who's pissing and shitting everywhere and bites anyone who comes close

The villianization of moon! While I absolutely love it when moon is an evil bastard, I think that people villianize him too much! I'd love to see how the virus affects Sun as well, too

Me getting off my ass and working on Inkdrop Literature lol. Also, next Solar Luancy chapter

Depends if we're talking canon or fanon. Canon Sun- No, I'd probably cry if he gets irritated with me. Fanon Sun-YEAAAA WE'D BE BESTIES! Canon Moon-Yeah we're both fucking gremlins lmfao! Fanon Moon-Depends on which flavor he is. If he's all sweet and gentle, then I'd cling to him like Velcro

I REALLY FUCKING LOVE THIS COMMUNITY!!!! EVERYONE IS SO NICE AND TALENTED AND WE DON'T JUDGE EACH OTHER FOR SELF SHIPPING!!!!!! AAAAA

alright dca fandom, here's some questions bc i'm curious. the funky jesters make our brains go brr, but why? treat it as an ask game or answer in the tags if you feel like it! :)

how did you get here?

why these characters in particular? what was the hook for you?

how long have you been here?

have you actually played fnaf sb?

if you make content, what's your favorite piece you've contributed?

what's your favorite sort of art or fic? what genre/flavor/style?

what's your favorite au?

do you have any ocs, or have any ocs you're fond of?

what do you think of the dca's canon appearance? Scary? Cute? Something else?

what keeps you in this fandom despite the very small amount of canon content the dca had?

be honest: if you had to pick only one, sun or moon?

thoughts on eclipse?

thoughts on pre-glitch sun?

thoughts on pre-glitch moon?

do you interpret sun and moon as two sides of the same person, or truly two separate beings in one body? does it matter?

what's something in the fandom you'd like to see more of?

what's something in the fandom you'd like to see less of?

anything you're looking forward to?

do you think you'd actually get along with the dca if you met them irl?

free space! talk about whatever's on your mind!

[enchantedechoes]

10 Low-Glycemic Recipes for Blood Sugar Bliss

Hey health-conscious foodies! Navigating delicious yet blood-sugar-friendly recipes can feel like a jungle gym, am I right? Fear not, fellow sugar sleuths! Dive into these 10 low-glycemic recipes that'll tantalize your taste buds without spiking your glucose levels. Remember, normal glucose levels for adults typically range from 70-130 mg/dL, so keeping these recipes in your arsenal helps maintain that sweet balance!

1. Rainbow Veggie Buddha Bowl: Pile your plate with colorful, low-glycemic veggies like roasted sweet potatoes, broccoli, and bell peppers. Top it with protein-packed quinoa and a drizzle of tahini sauce for a vibrant and satisfying lunch.

2. Spicy Black Bean Burgers: Who needs boring beef? These protein-rich black bean patties are bursting with flavor thanks to cumin, smoked paprika, and a hint of jalapeño. Grill 'em up and pile them on whole-wheat buns with your favorite low-sugar toppings.

3. Moroccan Chickpea Stew: Packed with fiber and protein, this hearty stew is simmered with aromatic spices like turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon. Serve it over cauliflower rice or enjoy it solo for a cozy, soul-warming meal.

4. Baked Zucchini Fritters: Ditch the greasy deep-fried version! These crispy fritters are made with grated zucchini, feta cheese, and fresh herbs. Bake them to golden perfection and dip them in a tangy yogurt sauce.

5. One-Pan Salmon with Roasted Asparagus: This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight. Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, while asparagus boasts fiber and vitamins. Dress it up with a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of your favorite herbs.

6. Creamy Avocado Pasta Sauce: Swap out high-carb pasta sauce for this healthy alternative! Blend ripe avocado with lemon juice, garlic, and spices for a silky-smooth sauce perfect for whole-wheat noodles or spiralized zucchini.

7. Berry Chia Pudding: Start your day with this antioxidant-rich breakfast. Combine chia seeds with almond milk, yogurt, and your favorite berries. Let it sit overnight for a delicious and nourishing pudding packed with fiber and healthy fats.

8. Lentil Soup with Lemon and Kale: This protein-packed soup is ultra-comforting and perfect for chilly days. Lentils are low-glycemic and a great source of fiber, while kale adds a boost of vitamins and minerals.

9. Turkey Meatloaf with Sweet Potato Mash: Give meatloaf a healthy makeover! Use lean ground turkey and top it with a dollop of creamy sweet potato mash made with a touch of maple syrup for sweetness.

10. Flourless Chocolate Chip Cookies: Craving a sweet treat? These cookies are made with almond flour and sweetened with natural ingredients like dates and maple syrup. They're a guilt-free way to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Remember, these are just a jumping-off point! Experiment with different ingredients and substitutions to personalize your dishes and keep your taste buds happy while keeping your blood sugar in check.

#lowglycemic #bloodsugarcontrol #healthyrecipes #delicious #wellness #foodie #adulthealth #wellbeing #normalglucoselevels

[catchycourtfoods]

What are the Ingredients In Chopsticks?

Chopsticks have become a popular snack, capturing hearts (and stomachs) with their unique combination of crispy texture and savory flavor. But for those curious about what goes into creating this delightful treat, the ingredient list can be a bit of a mystery. Fear not, fellow food sleuths, for we're about to embark on a delicious journey to decode the secrets of Vezlay Chopstick!

The Mighty Soya Takes Center Stage

The undisputed star of the show is undoubtedly soya. This versatile bean forms the base of the chopstick, offering a delightful bite and a good dose of plant-based protein. Vezlay innovative approach uses a special blend of soya that's been spiced and marinated, infusing it with a depth of flavor that's both familiar and exciting.

Refined Wheat Flour: The Binding Force

Next, we have refined wheat flour, acting as the glue that holds everything together. It provides a light yet sturdy structure to the chopstick, allowing it to maintain its shape during frying and offering a satisfying chew.

The Starch Enigma

Starch, often a silent hero in the culinary world, plays a crucial role here. It helps achieve that irresistible crunch we all love. Think of it as the architect of the chopstick's delightful texture, ensuring each bite is a symphony of crispy perfection.

Oil: The Golden Touch

Vegetable oil adds a touch of richness and helps achieve that beautiful golden-brown hue. It's the magic ingredient that transforms the chopstick from a humble snack into a visually appealing treat, making it impossible to resist.

Gram Flour: The Flavor Amplifier

Gram flour, also known as besan, adds a unique nuttiness and depth of flavor. It acts as a canvas for the spices to paint their magic on, enhancing the overall taste experience.

Spices & Condiments: The Symphony of Flavor

Now comes the fun part – the secret blend of spices and condiments that truly sets Vezlay chopsticks apart. While the exact recipe remains a closely guarded secret, we can identify some common suspects that might be playing a part in this flavorful orchestra.

Garam masala: This warming blend of spices like cloves, cardamom, and cinnamon could be adding a touch of warmth and complexity.

Chili powder: A hint of spice might be coming from chili powder, offering a subtle kick that keeps things interesting.

Ginger-garlic paste: This classic Indian flavor combination could be adding a touch of pungency and earthiness.

Aromatic herbs: A sprinkle of coriander leaves or mint could be providing a refreshing counterpoint to the richer flavors.

These are just a few possibilities, and the beauty of Vezlay's approach lies in the subtle nuances and variations that keep the taste buds guessing.

Beyond the Ingredients:

Understanding the ingredients is just the first step. The true magic of Vezlay chopsticks lies in the expert blending, marination, and frying techniques that transform these simple components into a culinary delight. The precise proportions, the marination time, and the perfect frying temperature – all these elements come together to create the irresistible experience we know and love.

The Final Bite

Vezlay chopsticks are more than just a snack; they're a testament to culinary ingenuity. They're a celebration of plant-based protein, clever ingredient combinations, and the power of spices to transform simple dishes into something extraordinary. So, the next time you reach for that pack of Vezlay chopsticks, take a moment to appreciate the symphony of flavors and textures dancing on your tongue. You're not just indulging in a delicious treat; you're experiencing the magic of food science and culinary creativity.

[foodfightnovelization]

Chapter 24: Analysis and Discussion

So here we are at Chapter 24, finally at the end of this novelization. It's been a wild ride, right? From different dialogue, to entirely new characters, to scenes that weren't in the final film at all, this has been SO much more enjoyable than watching the actual movie. The changes made in the novelization add so much to the story, and a lot of what I didn't like about the movie was either changed or left out entirely. I hope you enjoyed reading about it and reading along with me, because I sure loved writing about it. With all that said and done, let's see how this story ends, right?

Hairy Hold finally shows up to join the Resistance...after everything's already over, of course. Dex congratulates everyone on a job well done, but tells them they still have a lot of work to do- the store opens in just four hours. It's then that Dr Nustrix shows up and says he's created an antidote that should bring all the Ikes they lost back to life. He spritzes Polar Penguin with it and he wakes up, as if he were just in a deep sleep the entire time. The only difference here between the novelization and the movie's version of events is the additional line from Dex about their store opening in 4 hours, which is pretty minor but does remind us there's still work to be done as well as the nature of Marketropolis' existence.

Polar says he knew Dex would save him, and Sunshine tells Dex how proud he deserves to be, jumping into his arms and throwing a raisin in the air for him to catch in his mouth. Dan lampshades how everything really turned out perfect in the end, and Dex finally pulls the engagement ring from his pocket (remember, from when he was going to propose to Sunshine right at the beginning of the story?) and she instantly says yes, the whole store cheering as the two finally kiss. Dan almost starts crying until he notices Sweet Cakes giving him a flirty look, and realizes he might be getting some action too. This scene is once again the same across both the novelization and the movie, with the exception of the brief exchange between Dan and Sweet Cakes at the end. So, this is the second-to-last page, and with only one more to go, you'd THINK things would stay the same and the novelization wouldn't end in a completely different way to the movie, right? Well, good guess but you'd actually be wrong!

We cut to the next morning, back in the supermarket. Mr Leonard looks around and sees burnt, destroyed Brand X products littering the floor and is mortified until he notices all the colorful, familiar products are back on their shelves, everything back the way it should be. He's suitably puzzled, thinking this must be some sort of dream.

A month later, he's helping a customer load groceries into her cart, with all the products at the top of the bag being ones we're now familiar with- Kaptain Krispy chips, Polar Pleasures ice cream, and Twinkleton toothpaste. As she leaves, a large delivery truck pulls up- but this time it's a shipment Mr Leonard's excitedly been expecting for a while now. He opens the box and pulls out a brand new box of cereal- "New and Improved Cinnamon Sleuth Cereal- Now with Sunshine Goodness Raisins".

So, uh...YEAH. This is COMPLETELY different from how the movie ends, and it's a total last-second left turn. For context, in the movie after Dex proposes to Sunshine, we cut to their wedding at the Copbanana. It's being ordained by a rabbi, and Dex stomps on a carton of milk before he and Sunshine kiss. Dr Nustrix is shocked by this, and loudly exclaims "Dex is JEWISH?" as the credits start rolling, interrupted several times by brief interludes showing all the Ikes having fun at Dex and Sunshine's wedding. There are literally no similarities AT ALL to compare between these two endings, it's crazy how completely different in tone and content they are.

I VASTLY prefer the novelization's ending, however. It's way more toned-down, with a quiet scene of Mr Leonard being baffled by what happened to his store overnight, like he finally gets a hint that something more is going on behind the doors of his supermarket after it closes, a brief wink toward the world of Marketropolis he'll never see. Although we lose the revelation of Dex being Jewish (losing out on some much-needed representation), the much more subtle implication that Dex and Sunshine are now married by showing a Cinnamon Sleuth box with Sunshine Goodness raisins now in the mix is a much sweeter and genuinely endearing way for the story to end. It does raise some questions about how marriage works in Marketropolis- for instance, if Mr Clean marries Charlie Tuna, do the two products combine and release an all-purpose cleaner that smells like fish?

Regardless, it's a lovely ending to the story, and I really hope everyone enjoyed reading along with me. I definitely enjoyed combing through this and talking about all the changes made, and I absolutely consider Foodfight! The Junior Novelization to be a far superior version of the story. Of course, a lot of that is likely down to the novelization being based on an earlier version of script and so the writers also deserve a share of the credit for that, but without this novelization we may have never even got to know what that early script was like!

Now that I've finished going through the novelization in its entirety, I'll put it up on the Internet Archive for everyone to read whenever they want- after all, this is the only copy known to exist, and I want to make sure it's properly preserved. Thank you again to anyone who's been reading this blog and joining me on this journey, I'm honored to have shared this experience with you. I mean, how often do you get to read the only copy of a book known to exist, share it with the entire world, AND unravel a huge part of the tangled web of mysteries behind the production of Foodfight!?

I'll update this blog again when I've uploaded the book to the Internet Archive, but for now this is Tiffany Amber, signing off!

[lumau]

I wanted to finish another drawing during @polyshipweek (inspired by various prompts, including Cinnamon Roll Protection Squad from Nozle's ship dynamics meme), but it didn't get past the sketch stage. I'll still share it, together with some hcs (slightly nsfw and kinky ones included) for an AU in which these five got entangled with each other in more ways than just crime solving.

Tang Fan:

Firmly believes that he is the littlest cinnamon roll of all cinnamon rolls and behaves accordingly. Would do anything for his friends. Now that he has more than one brat tamer at his disposal, it does not make him any less needy. The only one he is secretly afraid of is Ding Rong, knowledge that Wang Zhi is frequently using against him. With his dramatic antics he suffers the most prettily, so he is the most common to get wrecked (and makes it everyone's problem). Doesn't accept anything less than three bowls of noodles as aftercare.

Wang Zhi:

The actual cinnamon roll, but in denial (no one should dare to imply that towards him). It is not always easy to encompass the conflicting facts that he is both the youngest of the group and the 2nd most powerful man in the dynasty. Is making strides towards learning what he wants and deserves, but easily bristles when his inexperience becomes apparent. Has developed a habit of showing up at anyone's door at any time out of the blue and has no qualms to take up the most space in bed, even though he is by far the smallest. He has become the biggest flirt and the most touchy-feely once he learned how nice it is to have such a big, loving family.

Ding Rong:

Nobody really knows what he does most of the time. He is married to his job, aka Wang Zhi, a room full of meticulously sorted jars and 2 1/2 skeletons. Anyone who wants to get it on with Wang Zhi needs to get past Ding Rong's intense glare first. When they all get together, he is both the one who makes sure that everyone has all the oils, towels and implements they need, as well as the service top who is the last man standing at the end of a long night. He is also the kinkiest of the lot, his intricate knowledge of the human body combined with his sadistic tendencies make him light up as soon as any kind of edge play is mentioned. Might start to silently cry when held tightly for longer than 30 seconds.

Jia Kui:

After his retirement plan got forcefully cancelled, Jia Kui still doesn't quite know why he's here (tbh, same), but somehow, to his even greater bewilderment, everyone seems to love him (also same), even though he rarely talks and is mostly just there. He finds it kinda nice, though. Jia Kui gives the best of hugs and likes to join Sui Zhou in the kitchen, where they bond over cooking and military trauma.

Sui Zhou:

Similar to Jia Kui he isn't quite sure how he got roped into this new, big family life, but their community helps him to cope with his ptsd. It's hard to take his nightmares too seriously when burried amongst a heap of blissfully snooring men. He is appreciated by everyone for his cooking skills and his generosity, loyalty and his unobtrusive, pleasant company (as well as his great physique). He has learned that he does not mind sharing Tang Fan, in fact, it gives him fuzzy warm feels to know he is enjoying himself.

One would think that with five handsome guys there is a lot of action in the various bedrooms - however, given the stressful lives they lead, usually everyone just passes out as soon as they find a moment to lie down. With their youthful energy Tang Fan and Wang Zhi are the two most likely to initiate anything. The times when Sui Zhou and Jia Kui happen to get it on together are special highlights and have the others watching in awe (because clearly, they are a sight to behold!). In his efficiency Wang Zhi has tried to schedule regular sexy times, but after the third attempt failed due to some emergency or imperial affair getting in the way, he has now resolved to simply send out carriages to pull everyone away from whatever they are doing whenever he's in the mood. He has also now reserved a much bigger private suite at Huanyi Lou for such occasions.

[naffeclipse]

On a scale from 1 to dirt nap, how deadly would it be if Eclipse found out the Vigilante was ticklish?

That ✨GORGEOUS✨ animatic gave me a chill-

Dirt nap+++ It's just the first step in what he's going to do to them, as he doesn't have the patience to only keep it at that. He'd also use that to his advantage to unnerve the vigilante and show them that at a moment's whim, he can make them very, very uncomfortable.

I adore the animatic too *sobs* it captures Eclipse so well ♥

[beapeabear]

‪Drew this 2 years ago and am still very proud of it. ‬

The secret’s inside.

[steddie-thirst]

Baby Fever| Gareth Emerson x Fem!Reader |

SUMMARY: Gareth offers to help you babysit and then you realize something. Gareth would make a pretty good Dad.

(note this takes place 2 years after graduation so reader and Gare are 21)

Gareth wasn't sure exactly what he'd gotten himself into. Choosing to help babysit your little brother was a in the moment response. Something he had a bad habit with was telling people — Yes.

Sure he had his own siblings, two girls, but from the horror stories he could only imagine what kind of trouble your brother would cook up. With both of you choosing to stay in Hawkins, until getting accepted into HU - it was only fair that he offered to help. He'd gotten himself into this mess and there was no getting out of it.

Gareth pulled into the driveway his brakes screeching - old and needing to be replaced. Shifting the gear to park and cutting the engine, climbing out with a huff. The neighbors greeting him as he approached the patio. The garden was always so neatly trimmed, rose bushes in full bloom. Grass was much greener on this side of Hawkins and while Gareth lived in the nicer part of town, you were a high class lady, and it shocked him still how he got so lucky with you.

Upon approaching he could hear screaming, more on the border of shrill whining. Awfully loud too. Were you under attack? - No, surely not. Despite the commotion he knocks on the door. Stepping back after to wait, stuffing his hands in the front pockets of his jeans, his shoulders laid back.

"One minute!"

Stumbling over discarded toys, spilt juice, and cheerios - previously served in a bowl, now scattered over the one sparkling floor you reach the door. Looking back over the mess which you'd definitely have to clean that up later. Turning the deadbolt and reaching to unhook the top look you pull the door open. Complete relief washed over you at the familiar blue orbs, freckles, and red flannel.

"Gareth, you made it." You sighed. Gareth returns your greeting with a toothy smile. God, the man was so endlessly beautiful and cute. He was like a golden retriever, always able to be happy around him, it was practically impossible to be unhappy with someone like Gareth around.

"Yeah - You mind if I come in?" He asks arm gesturing past you and he smiles ad the eager nod returned. Stepping aside you allow him to enter, apologizing for the mess, when a scream rocks through the house.

"Sorry, he's been -"

"Misbehaving?" Gareth offers and you nod lacing your fingers with his own.

"Okay, baby, I'll try. Not to sure he'll be as convincible as Hannah and Holly, but we'll see." You sighed in exasperation. Gareth leans down arms stretching to envelop you in a full hug. He was literally the best and always so willing to help. You were going to owe him big time later that much was obvious. Reaching up to fist handfuls of his shirt between your fingers as he embraced you. The delightful scent of cinnamon and honey filled your senses. He always smelled so - sweet.

You could eat him up, breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

When he entered the kitchen your brother was still sat in his high chair, face contorted in anger at your poor attempt to feed him, and nose dripping with snot. "Hey." Gareth cooed stooping down to the child's level. Your brother let out a gargled sob no doubt congested from all the crying.

"Hung-gee." Your brother whined eyes glassy and red.

"I know little guy." Gareth was gentle, patient, much more than you had been. "Why don't you help me and your sister out. Can you tell me what you want?" He sniffled but nodded. You stood in the doorway watching as Gareth went head to head with him.

"Noodles!" He whines reaching out towards Gareth. After a little more sleuthing you figured out he wanted macaroni and all thanks to Gareth. However, it warmed your heart to see him interact in such a way with children, gentle, calculating and forgiving.

When you put him down for a nap he went down easily and all because Gareth had promised him more playtime. With a sigh you join him on the couch crawling into his lap, "He asleep?"

You nodded and leaned up to kiss him on the cheek a pleased hum leaving his lips. "Baby, you know you looked so cute with him today." You mentioned and Gareth chuckled.

"Oh yeah?" You nodded and he smiles. "Guess we are gonna have to make one of those soon." He offers and you blush at the mention. He'd be the perfect father and you'd trust nobody more.

[jimintomystery]

Foodfight! (ugh)

I voted for Dex Dogtective in a poll the other day and it reminded me that I never actually watched that shitty Foodfight! movie from 2012. So I did. This was not a good idea.

There isn't a whole lot to say about Foodfight! that hasn't already been said. The project was in development hell for so long that it defaulted on its debt, and investors took over to at least get something out the door. The most obvious issue is the bad animation, though that speaks for itself.

But here's the thing: This movie could've had Pixar-quality animation and it'd still be hot garbage. "What if mascots for popular products lived in your local store?" is a middling idea at best, and the story mishandles it every step of the way.

It would be easy to say this movie needed a lot of popular corporate mascots to really work, and the best they could do was Charlie the Tuna and the Vlasic stork. But I remember thinking the first Toy Story wouldn't work without heavy hitters like Barbie and Lego, and yet they got along fine with just Mr. Potato Head and Etch-a-Sketch. Similarly, Wreck-It Ralph succeeded with a cast of skillful pastiches of familiar video game characters, and mere cameos by the big names. In theory Foodfight! could make up a cereal mascot that reminds you of Tony the Tiger while leaving room for changes to fit the plot. But in execution we get...Dex Dogtective.

Dex is the mascot for Cinnamon Sleuth cereal, and also a detective, and also a dog, and also he dresses like Indiana Jones, and also he likes raisins, and also he runs a nightclub like Rick Blaine in Casablanca. So he has like six different gimmicks, and the cereal mascot part is easily the least important. The only reason you'd even suspect Dex is a character from a box of cereal is because he's in a movie about brand mascots. Indeed, none of the characters created for this movie look like they were designed to sell anything, least of all groceries.

The strongest concept in the movie (which isn't saying much) is that the brands are facing an invasion by the evil Brand X. This makes sense, seeing as Brand X is by definition generic, with no iconic mascot except the pejorative and mysterious implications of that term. Listen, I know this sounds dumb, but you could do something with this. In a world of where brands come to life in the form of their mascots, who or what emerges from a brand without a mascot? How would such a being differ from the likes of, say, Count Chocula? Such a character might reject some fundamental principle that the good guys hold dear.

At this juncture, a sharper "secret lives of things that aren't alive" movie could make some insightful point that ties the story together. Something about how the world needs brand mascots, I suppose. But nobody actually needs brand mascots, for pete's sake, except for the people who came up with this movie. So there's no core idea for Brand X to oppose--the good guys' world exists just to exist, so the bad guys exist just to destroy it. With that baseline laziness established, Brand X paradoxically has lots of mascots, all of whom look like Nazis for some reason.

Well, okay, technically Brand X's leader, Lady X, looks less like a Nazi and more like the Baroness from Cobra. But it figures that she doesn't quite fit in with the rest, since she created Brand X! Yeah, so at the end it's revealed she was a mascot for a poorly-marketed brand of prunes, and when she was discontinued she went to Brazil (???) for plastic surgery (???) to make her all hot. Then she somehow amassed the resources in the real world to create Brand X, complete with a human-sized android (!!!) so she could pass herself off as a real person and sell her wares to stores.

Dex is astonished by this backstory, since the mascots are like three inches tall and can't even leave the store. Lady X explains the plot hole by saying "Humans! When you look like this you can get them to do anything. Size only counts for men."

"Size only counts for men."

"Size only counts for men."

(She's talking about fucking.)

(fucking)

(-ucking -ucking -king)

Anyway, I need a nap now. Please don't watch this movie.

[snarkivistfic]

10 Characters From 10 Fandoms

How to play: Name 10 Characters from 10 fandoms and tag people

Tagged by @unfortunatelycake - thanks so much!! This is so fun!

Listing in no particular order. Are all of these 'fandoms'? I dunno

Alec Scutter from Maurice - is there a fandom from a posthumously published novel written in 1913-14 and published in 1971? Don't care. Alec Scutter changed my life.

Wen Ning from The Untamed - oh my special undead boy!

Brienne of Tarth from Game of Thrones (the show) - it was so hard to pick between her and Arya but in the end Brienne won out because she's slightly more awkward lol

Big from KinnPorsche - also suuuper hard to choose between him and Tay but again it came down to the fact that I super relate to his anxiety

Ianto Jones from Torchwood - of course I am going to put my favourite queer archivist on this list!

"Lorne" Krevlornswath of the Deathwok Clan from Angel - I diagnosed myself with chronic side-character love when I realized he's my all time fav character in the Buffy-verse. RIP Andy Hallett

Izogie from The Woman King - tragically there isn't any Woman King fic on A03 but if there was, I would be so into it!

Helena from Orphan Black - one of two characters on here that I went for Halloween as. I love her so much!

Wang Zhi from Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty - I love him so much! So like my favourite character is either the one who seems scary but is an absolute cinnamon roll or the smartest person in the room

Bea from Duolingo - Yeah I put a character from a language learning app on this list!! I have been saying for years that I will write Bea/Lin fic. One day I might even do it!

Tagging: @zaelriel @heyholmesletsgo @apocrypha73 @jaggededges123 @cinnamonseadragon (please tell me if it's annoying that I keep tagging you in things! Don't feel any pressure to do this!)

[dollycas]

Seams Like the Perfect Crime (An Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery) by Lois Winston About Seams Like the Perfect Crime Seams Like the Perfect Crime (An Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery) Cozy Mystery 14th in the Series Setting - New Jersey Independently Published (February 4, 2025) Print length ‏ : ‎ 285 pages Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DNRBGVSQ When staffing shortages continue to hamper the Union County homicide squad, Detective Sam Spader once again turns to his secret weapon, reluctant amateur sleuth Anastasia Pollack. How can she and husband Zack Barnes refuse when the victim is their new neighbor? Revolutionary War reenactor Barry Sumner had the odd habit of spending hours mowing a small patch of packed dirt and weeds until his mower ran out of gas. He’d then guzzle beer on his front porch until he passed out. That’s where Anastasia’s son Nick discovers his body three days after the victim and his family moved into the newly built mini-McMansion across the street. After a melee breaks out at the viewing, Spader zeroes in on the widow as his prime suspect. However, Anastasia has her doubts. There are other possible suspects, including a woman who’d had an affair with the victim, his ex-wife, the man overseeing the widow’s trust fund, a drug dealer, and the reenactors who were blackmailing the widow and victim. When another reenactor is murdered, Spader suspects they’re dealing with a serial killer, but Anastasia wonders if the killer is attempting to misdirect the investigation. As she narrows down the suspects, will she jeopardize her own life to learn the truth? Craft projects included. Great Escapes Praise Seams Like the Perfect Crime (An Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery) by Lois Winston SEAMS LIKE THE PERFECT CRIME, the fourteenth book in the Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mysteries by Lois Winston! 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