#culinary blog

[starwars-cooking-blog]

Red Root Spice Cake

Now firstly, I just want to say this cake doesn't contain *spice* spice, just delicious seasonings. I would've named the cake something different (I mean, think of the risk I'm taking, even putting this on the Holonet - I'm just asking to be interrogated by overzealous Imperial Officers, for a second time!), but then again, I didn't name it. In fact, the person who did would be extremely upset if I were to change the name. Who named it, you ask? Well, you didn't hear it from me but Greedo, a notorious bounty hunter, is said to have liked a piece of Red Root Spice Cake (perhaps with actual spice) at Chalmun's Cantina in Mos Eisley, Tatooine after a job. I won the recipe playing against Chalmun in a spine-tingling game of sabaac in my younger days - and let me tell you, that was a game for the history holos! But you'll have to ask me about that some other time. In any case, the cake is delicious the way I make it, no spice needed!

Yours truly, Issa Parmoda, Cosmic Culinarian

Red Root Spice Cake

Ingredients

2 Bananas, small

60g Brown Sugar

200g Raw Sugar

250g Butter

2tsp Vanilla

1/4tsp Salt

2 cups GF SR Flour

1 cup Hazelnut Meal

5 Eggs

4tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice (A spice mix from Gewürzhaus Spice House containing: Cassia, Nutmeg, Allspice, Ginger, Mace, Clove)

3tsp Cinnamon

3-4 stalks of Rhubarb, chopped into inch-sized pieces

Method

Preheat the oven to 175/180 degrees celsius

Melt the butter in microwave until liquid

Mix in the sugar to dissolve

Add bananas and mix in electric mixer

Add in all the other ingredients as you mix until mixture is smooth and there are no lumps

Pour/spoon mixture into large cake tin or muffin trays and liberally insert rhubarb pieces

Muffins cook for approx. 20-25 mins, slab cakes for 45-50 mins

Enjoy!

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[bitchycasenthusiast]

I had a horrible dream that steven universe had a velma-like spin off called connie

[ilovemesomevincentprice]

For those of you who are curious, or didn't know, Vincent Price and his second wife, Mary wrote two beautiful cookbooks filled with recipes and stories of their culinary travels. It's wonderful. Such talent.

Here's a link to their second cookbook "National Treasury of Cookery": just sign in, and check out the book. :)

PS. It's wonderful how he puts her name first. I think it's the sweetest thing.

[shesmore-shoebill]

Can't even get 4 minutes into this video before the Courtrasha energy is simply TOO POWERFUL to be contained huh

[narrativelysignificantturtleduck]

i'm not a particular jee fan but as a fan of atla old men i am Adjacent and y'all. i'm so sorry for what they did to your man in natla. first off de-aging him removes the dynamic of zuko being an asshole teen failing to command grown adults (unlike azula who does have the respect & fear of adults) and second making him & the crew members of the 41st makes it seem like his problems with zuko are totally unjustified bc he owes his life to zuko while originally the point is that zuko has this capacity to care about people but is trying to stifle it and embody this cruel tough leader role that doesn't actually fit him. and what is the point of zuko if he is not struggling & failing to live up to his shitty father's idea of leadership and masculinity

[tiredwitchplant]

Everything You Need to Know About Herbs: Garlic

Garlic (Allium sativum)

*Kitchen Herb *Medical Herb *Feminine

Folks Names: Ajo, Poor Man’s Treacle, Stinkweed, Stinking Rose

Planet: Mars

Element: Fire, Earth

Deities: Hecate

Abilities: Protection, Healing, Exorcism, Lust, Anti-Theft, Aphrodisiac, Banishment, Purification, Clarity

Characteristics: A bulbous perennial plant that can grow to from 1- 3 ft tall. Has pale pink or green white flowers. Is part of the lily family and native from Central Asia. It is grown by dividing the bulbs and is harvested during the late summer.

History: It was first noted by Confucius in the Book of Odes. However, the lore refers garlic back to the beginning of time. It is said that when the devil’s left foot touched soil outside the Garden of Eden, garlic sprung up and his right foot produced onions. This caused it to be first associated with the Devil himself but the Greeks considered it a protector herb later on. Greek midwives would make sure that at the birth of a child, the whole room smelled of the cloves to protect the newborns from Lilith, the mother of all demons. If the cloves were not placed around the neck of the babies, it was believed that Lilith would strange the babies and frighten the mothers into madness. It was also a great remedy herb as every part of it was used in over 125 different treatments.

How to Grow Garlic

Easy to Grow: Yes

Rating : Beginner Friendly

Seeds Accessible: Yes but growing from bulbs is easier

How to Grow Garlic

Video Guide

Seeds

Magical Properties:

Was worn to guard against the plague

Sailors carried some on board to protect from wreckage

Soldiers wore garlic as a defense and ate it for courage

Worm to guard off foul weather and monsters

Bite into garlic to send away evil spirits or sprinkle garlic powder on the floor

Garlic was eaten on festival days to Hecate and was left at crossroads as a sacrifice to her

Brides carried garlic in their pockets for good luck

Rubbed onto pots and cooking pans, can remove negative vibrations

Can induce lust and attract lovers

Burned in an incense can be used to exorcise evil spirits from one’s home

Can strengthen energy fields and break curses

Medical Usage:

Can combat high cholesterol and hypertension

Was believed to ward off cancer and hepatitis

Can boost your immune system and is a powerful antibiotic for any sickness

Helps to keep blood thin and protect against blood clots and raised blood-sugar levels

Was used to dress wounds in WW1

A remedy for chest infections, digestive infections, and prevent circulatory problems

Sources

[aiorecipes]

Indulgence in Every Bite: Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta

Tonight’s culinary adventure led me to the heart of Italian cooking with this irresistible Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta. The fusion of rich cream and the zest of garlic creates a symphony of flavors that dance on the palate. Comfort food has never been so elegant. Join me in the kitchen, and let's create something beautiful together. Recipe link in bio!

[foodshowxyz]

Sweetheart Yuzu Bliss Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1/4 cup milk

• 3 large eggs

• 2 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/4 tsp salt

Yuzu Syrup:

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 1/2 cup water

• 1/4 cup yuzu juice

• Zest of 1 yuzu (if available, otherwise, lemon zest can be used)

Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 3-4 cups powdered sugar

• 2 tbsp yuzu juice

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

• Orange food coloring (optional)

Decoration:

• Candied yuzu peels

• Sugar hearts

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a rectangular cake pan.

2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

3. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the milk.

4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool.

5. For the syrup, combine sugar, water, yuzu juice, and zest in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Brush the syrup over the cooled cake.

6. For the frosting, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, yuzu juice, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth. If desired, add a few drops of orange food coloring.

7. Frost the cake and decorate with candied yuzu peels and sugar hearts.

8. Slice the cake into squares and serve with a drizzle of extra yuzu syrup if desired.

[theokusgallery]

Since you have a lot of opinions about Sunflower fics, do you have any recommendations :p? I do generally agree with you about the derth of good works on them - kind of hoping for something I've maybe slept on.

Okay, I'll try,

First of all — I want everyone, and I mean everyone to read Coda for a Crestfallen Caitiff by MercuriallyApathetic, who also wrote The Strange Summer of Sunny Whatshisface (still one of my favorite longfics to this day but a lot more lighthearted). Coda is a masterpiece, it makes me insane, it is criminally underrated, I want to inhale its essence, and when I first read it it gave me a panic attack and a mental breakdown that lasted three straight days (/pos). Definitely read the tags and prepare yourself mentally but JESUS CHRIST I need everyone to read it. Please. You will regret it for a few hours but it is... an experience. To me at least. And to the two people I recommended it to who gave me feedback.

Then there's sunflower seeds in the rearview mirror by @andrewwtca which remains probably my favorite multichapter OMORI fic of all time (you might spot my essay-comments in the later chapters, I love this fic so much. I didn't end up writing one for the last chapter but man did it hit me hard). Very intriguing with a captivating style and an unreliable narrator mechanic that I am absolutely in love with. Everything by that author is excellent.

We have, of course, literally everything by BetweenDisorders. Arsenic is partly inspired by one of their fics ! (you know the one.) Their characterization of both Sunny and Basil (but especially Basil, because I'm gay) makes me froth at the mouth. Their style is very recognizable and honestly one of the best I've ever seen. But more generally, they have really original and intriguing ideas (like communication, in which Basil and Sunny are two computers... Did I mention how I'm a sucker for original/unique plots and premises enough yet) and everything they do is something you've never seen before. It's amazing.

Note to Self: Don't Be Gay in Faraway Town by witheredahlia is also very, very good. It's a lot lighter, but it still made my gay little heart ache, because I'm a sucker for misunderstandings done correctly (fight me).

Detective Sunny by Det_Sun is genuinely one of the most creative, fascinating OMORI fics I've seen, and also way too underrated. It's an excellent read, and there's a bunch of ideas in it that you know go deeper than what is shown, and it makes my brain go at the speed of lights. Many many thoughts about this one. (Side note: I fucking love it when there's unexplored ideas in fics. Makes my brain go brrr. Not everything has to be shown and when I see hints of "behind the scene" thoughts and character background that isn't discussed much but still implied, my brain becomes a feral animal. I don't know if that makes sense...)

[radio-to-trenchcoat-demons]

more culinary food...

i love bragging abt culinary lol....

ITS SO FUCKING GOOOOOOOD

[dendrahrah]

"LOOK AT THIS!! I spent my sabbatical perfecting and optimizing my cooking skills, and now--I introduce the fruit of my labor! The culmination of my journey!"

Dendra thrusts out a cup of something...indescribable. Whatever this forbidden beverage is, It's steaming.

"Hamburger smoothie! Guaranteed to help you scale those macro mountains, so drink up and let's get after it today! Osu!"

[wisterianwoman]

10 Mistakes You're Making With Soup

Master the art of soup-making with expert tips to avoid common soup mistakes. From seasoning secrets to mastering creamy textures, learn how to elevate your soups from ordinary to extraordinary. Uncover the secrets of building flavor, perfecting consistency, and crafting wholesome soups from scratch. Generally speaking, I like to live my life humbly, knowing there’s always more to learn and many…

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[jepretanjanet]

/kembang joyo/

[frostbite-merun]

Liveblogging me eating lion's mane mushrooms for the first time, they've been sauteed in butter and seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder

Took a nibble, it's kinda rubbery, went in from the butt

No itching so I'm PROBABLY not allergic

Going in from the top this time

Texture of broccoli but the taste of meat?

This doesn't taste like mushrooms at all

It looks like a bit of chicken, feels like broccoli, and tastes like beef

Putting it in my mouth with some bell pepper now

Not bad, tastes like fajitas but the broccoli texture is throwing me off

These fuckers are JUICY wow

Definitely not allergic, thank god.

7/10, very good if you're looking for something that can be used as a meat substitute that also feels like you're eating broccoli and you also hate the taste of mushrooms