#english pea salad

[strengthandsunshine]

This classic Old-Fashioned Pea Salad is the perfect cold and creamy potluck salad for every occasion! Vegan and gluten-free, this easy English pea salad uses eggless mayo, dairy-free cheddar, and smokey coconut bacon. A simple and quick allergy-friendly version of your grandma's go-to Southern holiday or cookout side dish!

Old-Fashioned Pea Salad (Vegan, Gluten-Free) https://wp.me/p4UrDz-95C

[arthurdejaffre]

Old Fashioned Cold English Pea Salad

[boyinsp]

English Pea and Potato Salad

[maleauctionblock]

Salad - Green Pea Salad - Sweet Pea and Dill Salad

[qiu-yan]

ok so i found the collab cafe the jiang cheng roll cake is from. and here's the full menu:

english translations (from the wiki):

wei wuxian:

Food: Wei Wuxian's Red Curry (red curry, rice, fried chicken, vegetables, monaka) Drink: Mixed Berry Lassie (strawberry lassie, blueberries, strawberry sauce)

lan wangji:

Food: Lan Wangji's Jingshi and Cold Springs Plate (chocolate brownies, whipped cream, strawberries, cotton candy, vanilla and chocolate ice cream, blue jelly, matcha powder, mint, monaka) Drink: Blue Soda (blue soda, lemon)

lan xichen:

Food: Lan Xichen's One Soup and Three Dishes Vegetarian Plate (simmered ganmodoki and green beans with white dressing, deep-fried tofu, clear soup, multigrain bread) Drink: Blue Elderberry Tea (blue elderberry and butterfly pea flower tea, lemon)

jiang cheng:

Food: Jiang Cheng's Zidian Roll Cake (purple rolled cake, grape ice cream, mint, plum berry sauce, whipped cream, monaka) Drink: Grape Soda (grape soda, crackling candy)

jin guangyao:

Food: Jin Guangyao's Hospitality Lunch Box: chirashi sushi, kinpira burdock, hijiki, fried chicken and shrimp, weiner, vegetables, cream puffs, strawberries, monaka) Drink: Citrus Tea (black tea, orange, lemon, mint)

jin zixuan:

Food: Send Me Your Thoughts! Carrot Mousse Cake Handmade by Jin Zixuan (carrot mousse, whipped cream, blue sauce, sugar pearls, mint, monaka) Drink: Lemonade (lemonade, lemon, mint)

jiang yanli:

Food: Jiang Yanli's Gratin (penne gratin, salad, edible flower, monaka) Drink: Strawberry Milk (strawberry milk, strawberries, whipped cream, strawberry sauce, mint)

[whentherewerebicycles]

hello dear Jes, I am all out of good meal ideas!! I’m always in awe of your drive to cook and the great-looking meals you create. Any good recs for yummy and relatively easy / quick recipes? thank u 🙏

hello!! yes here are some very easy, low effort low prep recipes i love. the bolded ones are the ones i find myself making most often when i am like wow i do NOT want to cook but if i must do so, i wish to make the easiest thing ever.

shakshuka (all recipes are basically the same! i make it with canned tomatoes to cut down on prep, add a sliced jalapeno to make it spicier, and top it with feta and cilantro. if you are not crazy about eggs my sister often makes it with chickpeas and no eggs!)

thai peanut noodles (you can make as-is but i often add roasted broccoli and air fryer tofu if i have time!)

ricotta pasta with roasted broccoli and chickpeas (i roast the broccoli rather than broiling it as i am afraid of broiling lol but it's very easy and delish)

creamy corn pasta (my beloved)

spaghetti with onion-"bacon", corn, and basil

roasted sweet potato tacos (roast sweet potatoes, warm black beans on the stove with spices, and make easy quick-pickled onions if i have time - then you can add avocado, sour cream, cilantro, and any other toppings you like!)

potato egg and cheese breakfast tacos (i roast or air-fry small-cubed potatoes, scramble eggs, melt cheese into the eggs, and top with the salsa of your choice!)

migas breakfast tacos

tortellini with pesto and roasted veggies

caprese toasts (toast bread of your choice, then add pesto, sliced mozzarella, sliced cherry tomatoes, basil if you have it, and balsamic glaze... my all-time fave easy/no-cook meal)

pesto pasta with frozen peas (another super easy one i make when i want to barely cook at all - you boil the frozen peas in the pasta pot for the last three minutes of the pasta's cook time. then add pesto, grated parmesan, a squeeze of lemon, and halved cherry tomatoes if you have them)

easy asparagus soup (thinly slice a leek and cut 1-2 bunches of asparagus into half inch pieces. melt 3 TBS of butter in your pot, then saute the leek plus 5-6 cloves of garlic for 8 min. add asparagus pieces and 4-6 cups of veggie stock, bring to a boil, salt and pepper, and simmer for 30 min. transfer it all to a blender and blend, then add 1/4th cup grated parmesan and the juice of half a lemon. serve with crusty croutons and sliced chives)

roasted sweet potato & figs dish (you can also make with dried dates if you can't find figs!)

easy chana masala

nectarine, arugula, and feta salad (best in the summer when it's nectarine season but delish all year round... you can also use peaches. i usually serve it on a bed of quinoa so it's more filling/more of a main dish. the basil dressing is to die for i could eat it with a spoon)

avocado & egg sandwich (you can make this on a bagel, english muffin, or bread... just toast your bread, mash avocado onto the bread & sprinkle with red pepper flakes, and then scramble or fry eggs to your liking and put on top)

[roselyn-writing]

🌼💚Layla Buyunni OC lore 🍀🌳

Name meaning: ‘Night’ in Arabic. ‘Buyuuni’ means ‘The Keeper’ in the old Virginian language

Date of birth: 3rd of September 1440 (in Virginian time and year)

Age: 23 (Youngest Oc so far).

Zodiac sign: Virgo.

Hair: Long straight blonde hair.

Eyes: Green.

Skin tone: Porcelain.

Favourite food: roasted veggies, veggies, broth veggies, omelettes, Chickpea sandwiches, peas quinoa salad.

Least favourite food: Beef, Chicken, Jelly.

Aesthetics: Gardener, librarian, flowers, nature, forests, green aesthetics, plants, cottagecore, greencore.

Favourite colours: Green shades, white, Turquoise, Brown, Gold.

Job: Florist, Librarian.

Likes: Nature, learning new things, animals, quietness, cleanliness, reading books, writing poetry, likes to take care of her plants/flowers, Pixies and fairies, green clothes, green jewels, etc.

Powers: Plant-based powers, psychic abilities. Plant manipulation, Chlorokinesis, slight sound manipulation, Immortality, and Complete control of plant life. Healing magic, Her eyes glow green when she uses her powers, self resurrection, immortality, Hair manipulation (only in Verdant Seraph form)

Items: Eternal Verdant core (Its shape is similar to the heart of Tefiti from Moana, but it is bigger and has a heart-like shape with plant-based runic, etc.) Later, it infused with her soul making her a god-like being.

Hate/dislike: sexism, plant abusers, animal abusers, bigots, racist people, liars, criminals, parents who abuse their children, rude people, people who hate other people for being different, etc, nature abusers, etc.

Pet(s): Layla has a plant-like creature that she made out of her powers and pure essence it is similar to “Bellossom” from Pokemon, She named it ‘Marigold’

Faceclaim: Meghan Ory.

voice claim: Stephanie Sheh (Usagi Tsukino English VA)

Personality: Layla is very shy when she sees new people, but when she gets to know them very well, she won’t be shy with them at all, she talks and interacts freely with them.

"I feel the verdant energy coursing through me, surging like vines in search of life and sustenance. I harness its power and focus my will. The plants around me respond by swaying in rhythm, weaving a thick, green tapestry of life, And I swear by the holiness of nature I will use it for good!" ______ Layla Buyunni’s quote

Her lore is inspired by Anne Jefferies and the fairies but I decided to make it darker and bloodier hehe 😝.

[The Lore] CW: Blood, Death.

Across the north where the wind from the south meets the northern sea of Ma’chilga town as if they were lovers from different parts of the world, There, was a happy little girl called Layla Buyunni, She works as a florist and a caregiver to an old lady called ‘Granny Mira’

Layla is known among the people as a happy and carefree girl, let alone a very beautiful and popular girl in the town too. Every day, she finishes her morning chores in Granny Mira's house then she goes to the market to buy groceries so she can cook and prepare a meal for herself and Granny Mira.

This was her daily routine for years until one day, she was cleaning the backyard with a broom, when she heard a rustling in the bushes, at first she didn’t care at all, she continued to clean the backyard until the rusting became more frequent and annoying, she decided to go and see what is hiding behind the bushes and she saw nothing at all, confused, she decided to head back to the yard and continue cleaning it.

This time, she heard a lot of voices and more rustling in many bushes near her, she was beginning to freak out. She clenched her hands onto the broom as if it were a weapon, she gasped with utter shock when she saw 6 dwarves dressed in green and white garbs coming towards her way. They stopped when they came face-to-face with Layla. They looked at her and smiled.

“Hello, Fair Maiden,” The leader of the dwarves greeted her.

Layla was so shocked that she didn’t reply, she kept looking at them and said nothing, at first, she thought she was dreaming or something. Until one of the dwarves climbed on her feet and she yelped in shock as she backed away from them.

“Worry not, fair maiden,” Their leader said, his tone genuine and soothing, Then six dwarves dressed in green and white outfits came to meet her. They all stood in a row in front of Layla and smiled up at her.

“A-a-a-are you r-real?” Layla finally spoke, she was stuttering and her tone was scared and shy. She was in disbelief, still not believing what she was seeing, she rubbed her eyes with her hands and looked at them and they were still there.

The dwarves laughed at her; They nodded their heads while doing so.

“Of course, we are, fair maiden,” said their leader, It is a dwarf who wore a white hat while the other green ones.

Terrified, she fiercely swung her broom at the dwarves, They dodged her attack and looked at her in complete confusion, Their leader, Mattan, raised her hand at her in indifference so that he could explain the situation to her.

“Layla, stop it!” Mattan declared with a firm tone.

In complete bewilderment, Layla dropped her broom, she lifted a surprised eyebrow “How did you know my name?”

“We know you, but you don’t know us,” came his vague reply.

Layla only blinked twice or thrice at this, she didn’t know what to do or say; Dwarves appearing in your garden isn’t something you see every day or something you can barely process. Layla swallowed hard, trying her hardest to understand the situation she was in.

“Okay? And what do you want?” Layla inquired.

Mattan stepped closer, he gently raised his hand and touched the hem of her dress. He didn’t say anything in the least, He only did some hand gestures. A thick white fog like a cloud in a clear sky enveloped them and in fear, Layla covered her eyes.

It didn’t take long for Layla to take her hands from her eyes and see what happened. She is in a different place now – a jungle — a forest, She is in a forest-like place, full of thick trees and green grass. As if she is in a perfect forest in some fairytale.

The dwarves started to walk and Layla trotted behind them. Mattan was talking about the history of this glorious forest while Layla was eagerly looking around the place. She smiled as he mentioned something about ‘willow trees’ she loves them so much.

In a flash, Mattan and his dwarves came to a halt, Mattan looked directly into Layla’s eyes as he pointed a finger at her.

“Layla, You are the daughter of the mother forest,” Mattan announced suddenly.

Layla, bewildered at his claim, she calmly shook her head. “No sir, I’m no such thing,” She replied.

Mattan, still determined to prove himself right. “You are!” He said determinedly.

Layla shook her head. “No, Sir.”

“You are!”

“No, Sir.”

Mattan breathed to calm himself. Layla is as stubborn as a mule to accept the truth.

Mattan sat on a big rock. “Haven’t you asked yourself, where are your parents?” Mattan asked.

Layla’s eyes fixed on him. “I have, many times to count,” She said in a quiet tone.

“Both of your parents are gone, sadly,” Mattan told her, his tone is soft and mild. He paused then after long moments. “But, You must know your heritage, You are a verdant, a being of the forest and we need to protect you until you grow up into a powerful Sylvan!”

The dwarves nodded as they looked at Layla.

Layla was still in disbelief and she refused to believe any of this. “No, I’m no such thing.”

Suddenly, five dark creatures rushed towards Layla but Mattan easily blocked their path from Layla.

Layla gasped in utter shock and horror. From the look of them, they are dark dwarves, evil beings of chaos and evil. They are dressed in black and red clothes and they carry axes with them.

Mattan looked at Layla, He used his abilities to transported her back to her home. Layla was thankful to him for saving her life.

After days of this event, Layla discovered that she has some abilities, she can grow plants, flowers and everything that is plant-based. She told Granny Mira and the latter was shocked and scared.

“Please, Do not let the king know of this!” Granny Mira begged.

“Why?” Layla asked innocently.

Granny Mira breathed. “He hates magic, Because ‘magic’ is the reason for his wife's death,” She answered then she paused as if to remember what she was going to say. “Also, He will punish anyone that is doing magic or complicit in it!”

Layla was shocked, she didn’t know about this at all. No one in town said such a thing about magic.

“Okay, I got it,” Layla muttered as her head hunged down.

She was so happy about her gift, she wanted to help everyone and make their life easier, but now? She has to keep her gift a secret or everyone she knows will suffer.

Layla decided to look at the bright side. Granny Mira is right, she needed to keep this secret. Because if not: everyone she cares about is threatened with death. She decided to use her gift in secret and she won’t tell anyone about it except for Granny Mira, she already knows.

Days go by, and the dwarves finally come again to see Layla and to talk with her. They brought with them food and bread.

They sat in Layla’s room and surprised her. Layla smiled at them, it was the first time she smiled at them and she greeted them.

“Hello, Friends,” she greeted them happily.

The dwarves smiled and greeted her too, both were happy about their friendship. They decided to celebrate at little and the food they brought.

Layla took a bite of the bread, it was delicious and sweet, It was as if angels were singing in her mouth, she never tasted something as delicious as this. She thanked them for the food, she ate slowly and with manners, savouring every taste of it.

“This, this is delicious!” Layla spoke after she swallowed the bread.

“Glad you like it, It is called fairy bread,” Mattan exclaimed happily.

Then, The dwarves left, they brought with them so much food that Layla decided to put it on the hall table.

Later that day, Granny Mira invited her other friends, who were all older women just like her, she offered them the food that the dwarves brought to Layla. They took a bite of it and they were happy, they were praising Granny Mira for the delicious food she offered to them.

“This is delicious!”

“I have never ever tasted something like this!”

“This is out of this world!”

Granny Mira's smile flickered with a hint of bewilderment as she listened to their enthusiastic claims about the bread. Doubt crept into her mind, but curiosity got the better of her, with a determined nod, she reached for a piece and brought it to her lips. The moment she took a bite, her eyes widened in astonishment. The flavours exploded on her tongue, sending waves of delight through her senses. In a frenzy of hunger, she devoured the rest of the bread, savouring every delectable morsel as if she were a ravenous beast.

All her friends nodded. “See?” They chuckled at her display of hunger.

Granny Mira chuckled in agreement. She was embarrassed by her own inability to control herself. She is a well-mannered lady and she must show it.

When Granny Mira's friends left. She told Layla about the delicious bread and the food that was on the table, she laughed at how her friends, devoured it all, as if they were starving for days.

Layla smiled at this, she was happy but she was a little concerned since Granny Mira mentioned they ate the food that the dwarves gave her, and she was terrified that her caregiver friends would ask more of that food.

“Wellness, Granny,” Layla chuckled, trying her hardest to push her nervousness and concern away.

“You made it right? You always make delicious food,” Granny

Layla sighed. “No, I didn’t make it,” she confessed.

Granny blinked her eyes in pure confusion. “Y-you didn’t make it? Then who?”

Layla sat on the sofa. She looked at Granny and smiled “The fairies, or the dwarves, whatever they were,” she shrugged her shoulders. She was nonchalant and she didn’t know why.

“Layla, Tell me the truth,” Granny said as she sat beside her on the sofa.

“I told you the truth, It was the dwarves who made it for me.”

“That’s ridiculous!”

“It is the truth!”

Granny crossed her arms. “Layla! There are no such things as ‘fairies’ or ‘dwarves’”

“Fine! You want me to prove it to you?” Layla stated as she got to her feet and went to a different spot in the room and she started to move her hands as if to summon a paranormal creature.

It didn’t take long as a green glow sparkled in the room and six figures emerged from it. They were short and dwarves-like, unlike dwarves who were known for their green skin and ugly features, these dwarves had fair skin tones and good-looking facial features.

Granny placed her hands on her lips in pure astonishment. “Oh my! You are right! They are real.”

“See?” Layla grinned at her.

Granny Mira nodded and smiled. “Of course, But you must not tell the people about them Let alone the King,” Granny declared.

Layla nodded at her. “Of course, Granny.”

Times go by, and The dwarves continue to visit Layla and bring food for her, Granny’s guests enjoy the food and tell Granny how talented her daughter is for making the food, They were unaware of the dwarves or the fairies or even of Layla’s new gifts.

Unfortunately, One day, one of the King’s advisors heard some voices in the house of Layla and her Granny, They weren’t human and they didn’t belong to Layla or Granny, He heard of local stories of witches and glowing creatures, etc; he decided to take a permit to investigate the house.

He took a permit and he is heading to investigate Layla’s house. He saw things, He didn’t wish to make accusations without evidence.

Layla and Granny welcomed the King’s advisor. At first, He didn’t find anything regarding the ‘witches’ or ‘the glowing creatures’ that he heard or saw.

Unbeknownst to Layla or Granny, The King’s guards were awaiting the advisor's word so they could enter and capture Layla and Granny. but he didn’t give his signal at all.

The King’s advisor still didn’t see anything out of the ordinary in the house. He is still looking for clues and he sees glowing green spots on the floor. He raised an eyebrow as he looked at Layla and her Granny.

“Oh, that? That is some rare herbs I found deep in the forest!” Layla lied. She smiled as she looked him in the eye.

The King's advisor nodded. He didn’t know that it was a lie, her tone was genuine and sincere. and her body language didn’t show nervousness or lack of expression.

But the unexpected happened and one of the dwarves blew his cover as he fell from one of the top drawers of the kitchen.

The King’s advisor looked at Layla and Granny, He immediately lifted his finger and gave a signal towards the King’s guards. They came by kicking the door open and arrested Granny and Layla.

“Please! Please let us go!” Layla begged. “It is not what you think!”

His reply was a slap to her left cheek as he looked at her with disgust. “Silence! You witch!”

The guards took Layla and Granny to the King’s Yard for judgment.

At this moment, Hadi and Arouj were walking around the town, They heard people talking about a girl named Layla and her Granny, and that they were accused of witchcraft and magic.

Hadi’s interest was piqued by this. He knew there was more than meet the eye, He decided to do a rescue mission for Layla and her Granny, So, He pulled Arouj’s hand and they were running towards the King’s yard.

By the time Hadi and Arouj reached the place, the judge had said his final verdict and he saw Layla and her Granny were tied and ready to be executed.

His hand already glowed with green magic, With a snap of his fingers, the ropes on Layla and her Granny loosened, Layla quickly saw her chance and used her chlorokinesis, she shot out her palms, Thick hard vines curled themselves around the guards’ ankles and they were thrown away as if they were stones thrown by a catapult.

People gasped with horror and shock. They were scared of Layla’s powers, They ran at the sight of it. The King ordered his guards to kill Layla and The Granny.

So far, The King’s guards couldn’t get closer to Layla at all, until the King himself took Granny by surprise and killed her by decapitating her head with his sword. Layla gasped in shock and anger. The King’s sword is coated with blood, her Granny’s blood, She used her Chlorokinesis once again, she killed all the guards as her ravenous and scary monster plants killed the complicit in her Granny’s death.

Hadi magically pushed the guards away while Arouj used his lashers to kill them quickly, He didn’t want to but they forced his hands.

Layla growled with anger as she shot her palm against the king and his remaining guards. She commanded the ravenous vines to attack the evil King and his guards.

The King fought for his life till the end, But Layla decided to finish him quickly, One of Layla’s plant vines pierced him his heart, He yelled and gurgled as he placed his hand on his heart as if he was trying to lessen the pain but he couldn’t and died.

Hadi decided to intervene now. He slowly and carefully walked towards Layla. “We need to go,” He said urgently.

She smiled at him and nodded. “Let us go.”

Layla, Hadi and Arouj left the town, Hadi’s hands wreathed in a green glow as he conjured a portal to his home. Layla, Arouj and Hadi entered the portal before they were followed by the King’s guards.

Layla thanked Hadi for saving her and offering her a new place to stay, one where she could freely express herself and be herself.

She knew that she had fallen in love with Hadi Because he was the only guy who didn’t look at her as the guys would. He saw her as a friend and a great one. Layla fell in love with him and she likes him.

Aliyaa, Hadi and Arouj welcomed Layla and thus she stayed with them, as her new family. Layla also decided to look for answers about who she is and what happend to her parents.

[anakainosis]

Do you ever just not want to cook, but you don't want another takeaway of pizza or chicken parm but something with fresh veggies or fruits? It was filling without being stuck to your bowels.

Basic Recipe as follows:

1 can rinsed chichi beans (garbanzo, chick peas)

1/2 English cuke. Or 3-4 small ones. Peeled and sliced.

Extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar.

Salt and pepper, Granulated onion and garlic.

Paprika. I tried smoked, but the regular paprika is better for this.

Mix and let sit and marinate the chichis for a bit before eating.

That's the basic recipe. If I have other fresh, perishable items you need to use up, I've done:

* torn chicken, Extra firm tofu cubes for extra protein.

* halved grape or cherry tomatoes

* celery hearts...Use the Leaves!!

* mozzarella shreds or rough tears of the fresh stuff.

* green olives.

* avocado

Or just put over chopped green iceberg for a salad.

[littlemisskittentoes]

get to know kittentoes!

this is such a fun way to strengthen connections around the little pod of us that interact in the same fandom space! so a MASSIVE thank you to @happiness-of-the-pursuit for thinking of me to tag!

without further ado, get to know me better under the cut!

First Set

Last Song: Valerie by Amy Whinehouse

Last Film: the new Mean Girls movie!

Currently Reading: okay, this is kind of like, a two part question--

fic-wise: the PJO AU (by Rhys, Manu, and Beas ! and i'm also doing an in-depth portfolio crawl through Sarah's ao3 !

outside of fic: i'm working my way through volume five of Lore Olympus, and reading Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica, and of course, i fall asleep every night to the RWRB audiobook, so that's a constant bip

Currently Watching: i've been informed that i'm supremely late to the game, but i just finished season one of True Detective! and, of course, i'm staying tuned for the weekly episode release of PJO

Currently Consuming: some good old h2o! the last thing i ate were some sugar snap peas!

Currently Craving: an aunt of mine makes these really really tasty salads with different sprouts and seeds, fresh tomato and cucumber from her garden, some avocado, and her own dressing. an Aunt Paula salad would slap right now

Second Set

Were You Named After Anyone?

Yes! Sarah comes from my paternal great grandmother, my middle name comes from my maternal great grandmother!

When Was The Last Time You Cried?

Mmm, two or so weeks ago i got into an altercation with one of the feral cats i take care of while trying to capture them to go to the vet. it did not go well, and i felt awful that i scared him

Do You Have Kids?

i do not! i was in a four year relationship where i took on a kind of 'step parent' role from the time the child was a newborn onward. so, i do occasionally see her. but outside of that, no. and i'm not someone that ever pictures themselves changing that

What Sport Do/Have You You Played?

sigh alright, so i played soccer as a very young child-- not great at it. tried basketball for a bit-- also terrible at that. went for volleyball-- gave a girl a concussion trying to serve overhand. FINALLY, i started cheerleading and ended up as cheer captain for a number of years!

Do You Use Sarcasm?

i think so! i'm pretty sure i use some dry humor occassionally

What's The First Thing You Notice About Other People?

probably smile, or if they have a more general welcoming aura/body language!

What's Your Eye Color?

brown!

Scary Movies or Happy Endings?

as much as i'm an absolute hopeless romantic, my go to is actually horror! i'm an adrenaline junkie and LOVE to be scared! i can easily be pursuaded into a romance movie though

Any Talents?

i'm actually a very confident public speaker. i still have some of my cartwheels and splits from my cheer days. and i'm decently okay at keeping up my score during jeopardy! lastly, i'm pretty good with some watercolor paints and a micron pen

Where Where You Born?

Northern US!

What Are Your Hobbies?

i help run a local poetry open mic night, i'm fairly active in my local bdsm scene, and i have a constant revolving door of hobbies i entertain for about a week and completely forget about (most recently it's been crystal 3d puzzles, painting book edges, and making shrinky dink earrings)

Do You Have Any Pets?

so many... i live with my parents at the moment, and they have one dog and eight cats! we also care for a colony of feral cats that live on our property

How Tall Are You?

5'3 (1/2)" ! am smol gorl

Favorite Subject in School?

english! i was also a massive studio art nerd though

Dream Job?

you know, all through undergrad and my master's program, i always said that i would have loved to have been a manuscript editor. i even had an internship helping edit poetry chapbooks! but now that i've found myself in a sphere where I get the privilege of beta-ing for a handful of friends, it feels like that skill set is already able to be used and stretched. so, i'm not super sure! maybe something with animals?

alright!! sending out a no pressure tag to some of my beloveds @inexplicablymine @read-and-write- @affectionatelyrs @gayrootvegetable @anincompletelist @leojfitz @leaves-of-laurelin @matherines @wordsofhoneydew @hgejfmw-hgejhsf @user-anakin

[emblematicemblazer]

World building and theories of Engage

The dishes of Elusia tend to have the following features:

A way to preserve food in a climate that is not ideal for agriculture.

Apples and potatoes can easily be grown in Elusia's environment.

A snack for breaktime.

Cheap and quick to make for peasants

A way to use up ingredients before they spoil

Showpiece food / beautiful food

Blood Sausage - The recipe refers to the version made outside of the UK. The UK version of blood sausage is known as black pudding and is often filled out with oats and herbs. Blood Sausage is used to describe foreign variations. Blood Sausage is an example of a farmer not letting any part of an animal go to waste. In the Old Testament eating blood is prohibited, many people in Europe refrained from eating blood sausage for that reason. 

Meat Filled  Potato Rolls - This recipe can also be called ‘scalloped potatoes’. This recipe is made from pantry essentials and is quick and easy to cook. Pork is used more than beef because pigs are less labour intensive to raise. Onions were valued in the Middle Ages and could be used as currency to pay for things like rent. The onion and the potato are quick and easy to grow as well as tolerate to wet and wintry climates.

Potted Casserole - This recipe is based on ‘pottage’ which comes from the Old French meaning ‘food cooked in a pot'. It would be a staple food in Elusia and could be made using any ingredients available. The pot is kept over the fish for a few days, during this time some could be eaten and ingredients added. The pottage of the Somniel features fish, this means it is a dish associated with wealthier people. Poor peasants would rarely have the luxury of meat. 

Mushy Peas - This recipe would normally be an accompaniment for meat, fish or a potato based dish.  The advantage of peas is that they can be dried and stored all year, essential for a kingdom whose climate would only have short openings for farming certain crops. 

Sandwich Cake - The fish flower on top is likely to be a chrysanthemum since it was a common way to cut filleted fish in England in the Middle Ages. The sandwich cake is inspired by the Victorian Sponge Cake which started life as jam sandwiches coated in icing sugar. The sandwich can be filled with anything that can be put between slices of bread or bread variations. Why make a sandwich look like a cake? The reasons could be to celebrate an occasion, to show off or just for fun. 

Roasted Salmon - Salmon is both a freshwater and saltwater fish. Sea salmon is bigger than the inland equivalent. Salmon is a fish that could survive the cold environment of Elusia.

Mashed Potato Stew - This is another example of a pottage recipe which uses whatever ingredients are available. The mashed potato stew could be made into a ‘perpetual stew'. Whatever ingredients are available are cooked in a pot, the pot is never emptied and is replenished as necessary.

Salmon Potato Gratin - With French origins, this recipe comprises layered vegetables with lashings of cream and cheese. This recipe can be made as extravagant as an Elusian may desire but can also be a simple and inexpensive way to elevate the humble veg. It can be adapted to include ingredients available in each season. The salmon version of the gratin would be made during salmon season or a salmon run in a local stream.

Clover Salad - Red clover has been used as an animal feed throughout Europe since ancient times. In the Middle Ages, the English considered the red clover to be a symbol of wealth and good health. The stalks and leaves would make up the made body of the salad. The petals of the red clover are difficult to digest so would serve as a garnish. The seasoning could be vinegar, oils and juices. For the wealthy, salads could be presented as works of art. 

Fish and Bacon Pocket bun - This is a reference to a pasty. Any ingredients found around can be used to create a variant, there are even sweet and vegetarian versions. The uncooked fishing is placed upon a pastry circle then the pastry is folded to create a half circle shape and sealed shut at the edges by crimping. It could be sold as street food with sellers carrying baskets of the fast food to hungry travellers and workers, or it could be a way to use up ingredients. The crimped edges enable people whose jobs create dirty hands (miners, option creates, some magic experimentation), to eat the main body of the pasty without contaminating it. It is like a pasty handle made of pastry.

Jam Thumbprint Cookies - This recipe comes from the Swedish ‘Hallongrotta’, which translates to ‘raspberry caves'. They are quick and easy to bake treats. They were designed as a snack to have during a break, or ‘fika’ in Sweden, where a person can relax and form bonds.

Cinnamon Roll - All the Scandinavian countries will claim to have invented this sweet treat. In Elyso, cinnamon would be grown in Solm, perhaps Lythos, because of the suitable climates. This snack was designed to have during a break. 

Cabbage and Nut Salad - This recipe is a ‘coleslaw’ variation. Cabbage would be a substantial peasant food in Elusia because it is easy to grow in their climate and to store. In Medieval Europe the cabbage gained the reputation of smelling bad and having unpleasant side effects. The nut involved would most likely be the almond since it would grow in Elusia's environment, pine nuts and chestnuts could also be available. Wealthy people may use exported nuts such as pistachios or walnuts.

Open Faced Sandwich - In this recipe, the bread is the plate with ingredients laid on top. This recipe originated in Medieval Europe where The toppings would often be discarded because the bread would absorb the topping’s juices and become the yummiest part.The poor could make versions with stale bread and any ingredients they had available while the wealthy could afford extravagant and decorative variations. 

Apple Pudding Pie - This recipe is based on a cold ‘Apple Charlotte ‘. The name comes from Queen Charlotte who was a patron of Apple growers. It is believed that her chef baked her a version of the recipe made with a cream filling. This would have been a useful dish as it is a way to use up stale bread. The wealthy could add ingredients to create a lavish version. 

Puffy Pancakes - This recipe is a way to use up pantry ingredients before they rot. The fish could be sweet or savoury, depending on what accompanies the pancake. Wealthy Elusian's could add a little theatre to this dish by flambeing.

Sauteed Apples with Bacon - This is a recipe introduced to the rest of Europe by the Vikings. ‘Æbleflæsk’ is usually eaten on rye bread and is a good compliment to beer and snaps. 

Berry Jelly - In medieval English, the elite would enjoy a wide variety of jelly flavours shaped in elaborate moulds. I imagine a berry jelly in the shape of a rose or a wyvern gracing the table of the Elusian Royal Family.

Soda Bread - The origins of this recipe is from Native Americans but soda bread has become associated with the Irish. It is a simple, affordable and quick bake with only four ingredients. Soft wheat is better for quick breads and grow better in climates similar to Southern and Eastern Elusia. 

Candied Fruit - This recipe is the early version of a lollipop. It was a dish eaten by nobles as an expensive treat. 

Fruit Smoothie - Most fruit would be dried, pickled, candied or fermented in another way to perverse the fruit. A fruit smoothie would be quite an unusual drink in medieval times. It would be a way to use over ripened fruit.

 Apple Compote - This recipe could also be known as ‘Apple muse', the ‘muse’ means ‘mousse’ in this context, or ‘Applemoyse’. The recipe states that this dish is a beverage. The compote/mousse could be drunk and the texture would be thick and full of pulp. 

Orange Marmalade - This recipe would have been quite luxurious in Elusia. It is unlikely that oranges could grow in the climate (without magical assistance), so would be imported from elsewhere. Marmalade is one way of preserving the life of the fruit so the orange can be enjoyed for longer. 

Veggie Sticks - Without meal this could be considered a peasant's meal. This could also fall into the category of ‘snack to have during a break'. Ivy does seem the type of person to enjoy the Elusian version of ‘cafe culture', some veggie sticks and bean paste (humus) with a cup of black tea. 

 There are a few Pale Sand's dishes which are a reference to Kagetsu and his heritage but they do not originate from Elusia. 

[cursmudgeon]

Bought a bag of English peas to make this spring salad thing I tried at a French restaurant once and a bunch of them sprouted in the fridge so my partner and I took them out and planted them. Hoping they'll grow nicely this year since last time I tried the seeds didn't sprout till half way through summer.

[abramsbooks]

RECIPE: Burrata with favas, peas, and preserved lemon (from Salad Freak by Jess Damuck)

When English peas are in season and finally sweet, I can’t get enough of eating them straight out of their shells. Squeezing the fava beans out of their little jackets is pretty fun too—I love the moment the skin splits to reveal the brightest, most amazing green inside. This simple dish is so beautiful and clean and allows the flavors of the favas and peas to shine.

PRODUCE

1 cup (170 g) shelled fava beans, preferably fresh from 1½ pounds (680 g) beans

2 cups (290 g) shelled English peas, preferably fresh from 1½ pounds (680 g) peas

Fresh chive blossoms (or just some chopped chives, mint, or other fresh herbs)

DAIRY

2 balls burrata (about 8 ounces/225 g)

PANTRY

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons finely chopped preserved lemon

Extra-virgin olive oil (use your very good kind)

Flaky salt

COOK: In a small pot, bring heavily salted water to a boil. Prepare an ice bath with a fine-mesh sieve placed over the bowl (to contain your beans and peas). Blanch 1 cup (170 g) favas for 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to the ice bath, and then to a paper towel–lined plate.

Boil 2 cups (290 g) peas for 3 to 5 minutes, until crisp-tender and bright green. Transfer to the ice bath. Once cool, transfer to a paper towel–lined plate. Unzip all of your fava beans by squeezing them out of their jackets to reveal the beautiful, bright green pod within.

ASSEMBLE AND SERVE: Transfer all of the fava beans and peas to a serving bowl. Add the 2 balls burrata and sprinkle 2 tablespoons finely chopped preserved lemon over everything. Drizzle with your very good olive oil and grind plenty of black pepper over it. Sprinkle with flaky salt and chive blossoms or fresh herbs.

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[fruitinallitssucculence]

couscous english pea salad with fresh mint from the garden, dried apricots soaked in red wine vinegar, scallions, and lemon. seasoned with salt, pepper, red chili flakes, and olive oil. paired with austrian grüner veltliner.

[pannus831]

TW

Please scroll if ur in recovery or don’t want to see cal counting!!

What i ate yesterday trying to shrink but still have energy & focus enough to study 📚

Breakfast: ~ 160

Yoghurt with grapes + coconut shavings and 1/4 boiled egg

Lunch: ~ 280

Chicken and chorizo paella (only had a taste), salad mix, cucumber and cocktail tomatoes + a glass of kefir with cornflakes, cinnamon and sprinkle of sugar 😰😰

Dinner: ~ 560

Grilled salmon (🤤), boiled potato, green peas, oven baked red cabbage + some kind of sauce w creme fraiche, mayo and shrimp

Snack 1&2: ~ 540

I accidentally deleted what i wrote but i’m to lazy to rewrite it so just trust me on this one 🙏

TOTAL: ~ 1550 + 1,75 L water 💧

mannnnn i really need to cut down on my snacking, i could have eaten so much real food for the same cals as the cookies and sugar…

I’m going to try to snack less today but it’s so hard for me to resist cravings when i’m studying 😰😰 I’ve procrastinated way to much so now i need to read 30 pages for english, do 40 pages of math and finish an assignment that was due on monday

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Dine-Out Meals of January 2024, Ranked

I ranked the following based on taste alone. I made no consideration for ambiance or the general dining experience or whatever. I included meals I got to go. I included food trucks, catered meals, and fast food.

A solid showing by restaurants in Huntsville, Alabama and Wichita, Kansas this month.

Should you be interested in the pictures or reading the few words I had to say about each meal, click on the home page and scroll down or see the archives.

Cream of Asparagus Soup, Artisanal Cheese Platter (shared), Pan-Seared Gulf Yellowfin Tuna. The Bottle Restaurant. Huntsville, Alabama. 1.10.2024.

Combo Marino, Plantains, Flan. Gabby’s Peruvian Restaurant. Wichita, Kansas. 1.25.2024.

Italian Beef Bene, Cinnamon Roll (shared). Raduno. Little Rock, Arkansas. 1.14.2023.

Beetroot Salad, Salmon, Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp. The Revivalist. Huntsville, Alabama. 1.11.2024.

Pork Ribs w/Collard Greens, Mac & Cheese, Banana Pudding. Wright’s BBQ. Little Rock, Arkansas. 1.4.2024.

Jinya Bun, Jinya Tonkotsu Black. Jinya Ramen Bar. Wichita, Kansas. 1.24.2024.

Tuna Tacos, Pan Seared Black Seabass, Curry Duck Breast, Poblano Mac & Cheese Casserole, Honey Soy Brussels, Sticky Toffee Cake (shared all). Table 28. Little Rock, Arkansas. 1.13.2024.

Bleu Burger w/Duck Fat Fries. Dempsey’s Burger Pub (Clifton Square). Wichita, Kansas. 1.23.2024.

Feta James, Mr. Nice Guy, Apple of My Eye (shared dessert). Leverett Lounge. Fayetteville, Arkansas. 1.17.2024.

Harissa Avocado Bowl. CAVA. Fayetteville, Arkansas. 1.17.2024.

Assorted Sushi Rolls (Rainbow, California, etc.). Fujiyama Express. North Little Rock, Arkansas. 1.19.2024.

Local Mix w/Grilled Chicken. Urban Cookhouse. Huntsville, Alabama. 1.12.2024.

Baleada Con Todo w/Carnitas. El Sur Street Food Co. Little Rock, Arkansas. 1.8.2024.

BLT-AE Sandwich w/Grilled Veggies, Jolly Green Juice. HomeGrown. Wichita, Kansas. 1.26.2024.

Chicken Scratch Salad w/Rotisserie. Waldo’s Chicken & Beer. Little Rock, Arkansas. 1.6.2024.

Grilled Salmon (Snappy) w/Grilled Veggies, Rice & Beans. Flying Fish. Little Rock, Arkansas. 1.19.2024.

Shrimp w/rice, Steamed Veggies. La Chingada. Little Rock, Arkansas. 1.5.2024.

Egg White Grill, Yogurt w/Fruit. Chick-fil-A. Little Rock, Arkansas. 1.10.2024.

Petit Jean Ranch Salad (to go). Zaza Fine Salad & Wood Oven Pizza Co. Little Rock, Arkansas. 1.22.2024.

Bacon Cheeseburger w/Onions & Mushrooms, Fries. Vanilla Milkshake. CJ’s Butcher Burger Boy. Russellville, Arkansas. 1.18.2024.

Green Chile Stew, Crispy Ahi Tuna Taco. Local Lime. Rogers, Arkansas. 1.23.2024.

Tortilla Soup. Chuy’s Chuy’s. Little Rock, Arkansas. 1.20.2024.

Whipped Feta & Prosciutto App (shared), Salad Lyonnaise. Wild Fork. Tulsa, Oklahoma. 1.26.2024.

Chicken Livers w/Okra, Mashed Potatoes, English Peas. Cindy’s Place. Corinth, Mississippi. 1.10.2024.

Grilled State Bird Sandwich w/Fries. Hill Station. Little Rock, Arkansas. 1.31.2024.

Chicken Salad Sandwich w/Chips. McAlister’s Deli. Wichita, Kansas. 1.24.2024.

Ark-Mex Enchiladas w/Tomato-Cucumber-Mint Salad, Pinto Beans. Heights Taco & Tamale. Little Rock, Arkansas. 1.30.2023.

Yogurt & Granola w/Fruit Compote. Mylo Coffee Co. Little Rock, Arkansas. 1.31.2024.

Fattoush Salad w/Salmon. Meddys. Wichita, Kansas. 1.25.2024.

Green Goddess Salad. Newk’s. Fayetteville, Arkansas. 1.18.2024

Ham & Cheese Croissant. Starbucks. Conway, Arkansas. 1.17.2024.

Ham & Cheese Croissant. Starbucks. Wichita, Kansas. 1.25.2024.

Ham & Cheese Croissant. Starbucks. Fayetteville, Arkansas. 1.18.2024. (No photo)

Meat & Cheese Plate (shared), Pork Ribs w/Beans, Slaw. Charlie Vergo’s Rendezvous. Memphis, Tennessee. 1.12.2024.

Bangkok Noodles w/Shrimp. Bangkok Thai Cuisine. Little Rock, Arkansas. 1.3.2024.

Ham & Cheese Croissant. Starbucks. Wichita, Kansas. 1.24.2024.

Ham & Cheese Croissant. Starbucks. Conway, Arkansas. 1.23.2024.

Red Pepper Sous Vide Egg Bites. Starbucks. Huntsville, Alabama. 1.11.2024.

[dato-georgia-caucasus]

Roti buaya (English: Crocodile bread) is a Betawi two piece sweetened bread in the shape of a crocodile. Roti buaya is always present in traditional Betawi wedding ceremonies.

 Bread and pastry-making was introduced by Europeans that settled in Batavia (Jakarta), the Portuguese and Dutch. Before the arrival of the Europeans who introduced bread, the crocodile shaped dish was made from yam or cassava. The modern version of roti buaya was created during the colonial era were influenced by Dutch cuisine along with selat solo (Solo salad), macaroni schotel (macaroni casserole), pastel tutup (Shepherd's pie), bistik jawa (Javanese beef steak), semur (from Dutch smoor), erten (pea soup), brenebon (kidney bean soup) and sop buntut.

 The Betawi believe that crocodiles mate with only one partner; therefore, the bread is believed to represent the fidelity of married couples. During the wedding, the bread on the bride's side is noticed by the guests and the condition of the bread is considered to represent the groom's character. Crocodiles have traditionally been considered to be very patient. Besides fidelity, the bread also represents economic establishment. However, in modern culture the symbolism of the crocodile has changed. A crocodile can refer to bad things, such as in buaya judi (a gambler), buaya minum (an alcoholic) and buaya darat (an unfaithful person).

 The bread also portrayed patience because crocodiles were patience waiting for their prey. Another version stated that the bread depicted masculinity.