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Mango Salsa Steak Fajitas Try these delicious steak tacos with vibrant mango salsa for a real treat!

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Do you have advice on the art of sandwiches? I feel like i my best sandwich at home is still leagues below the worst sandwich ive bought at a restaurant

Since sandwiches are infinitely variable, I'm going to assume you're trying to make my favorite sandwich: the Turkey Club, sandwich style not sub style.

Your goal is to MAXIMIZE FLAVOR.

Thicker bread. Standard slice size for bread isn't going to cut it, here. You want thick-slice bread.

Sourdough, or French Bread not 'White' bread. You want it chewy, with a thicker crust. Hearty.

Extra-Heavy Mayo. Restaurants do not use standard mayo from the grocery. Extra-heavy mayo has a higher ratio of egg yolks, giving it a richer flavor and thicker consistency for both spreading and using in tuna or egg salad. It's also more of a warm ivory color, rather than 'white.'

Instead of yellow deli mustard, try a ground-whole-seed mustard. It has a spicier, richer profile, and a little more vinegar.

Be generous with condiments. You're making a good sandwich, not cutting calories.

SEASON your sandwich. Dust the vegetables - salt and pepper goes a long way! Dried oregano, onion powder, garlic powder are also champs. My fave is to take a spicy blend (like a fajita seasoning blend) and sprinkle generously over the mayo before adding other stuff.

Lettuce CRUNCH is important. Include the pale crispy parts in your sandwich, not just the soft green leaf parts. Use romaine and arugula, not 'iceburg' lettuce, which has next to zero flavor.

If you're using texture leafy greens like arugula, toss it in a vinaigrette before piling it onto the sandwich. The vinegar zing makes a statement.

The tomato should have a strong flavor of its own. Salt & pepper on ripe tomato is heavenly. Make sure your seasoning hits the tomato.

If you're adding onion, make sure the slices are super duper thin-sliced. Like, mandolin-thin. Translucent-thin. Red onion is king.

If you want it toasted, make sure the cheese and meat gets hot, but the greens/tomato/onion is added afterward so it stays cold and crisp.

Don't be afraid to STACK IT TALL. CRAM IT FULL! How many sandwiches from restaurants feel impossible to fit in your mouth at first glance? Most of 'em. Make it big. With the meat, especially, they often CRAM the meat in there. No single-layer of ham slices here.

It's ok to MIX MEATS. Fry up some bacon (extra crispy!) or crisp up some pepperoni and layer it with your turkey.

Once you're done, wrap your sandwich in parchment paper (not WAX paper, there's a difference), then slice in half. By wrapping it, you force all the ingredients to smush together and start blending flavors. This makes 'em all a little better and stops them from sliding around, so it's easy to get a bite with every ingredient at once, and stops the sandwich from actually falling apart.

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Honestly, the biggest 'secrets' of sandwich making is:

MAXIMIZE FLAVOR. USE RICHLY FLAVORED INGREDIENTS.

SEASON ALL YOUR SHIT FOR MORE FLAVOR

DON'T BE AFRAID TO PILE ON MORE GOOD SHIT.

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It LOOKS like I did a lot today...

I knew that I would need containers for various things when I started cleaning this year, but I held off until I could make a list and take measurements; this isn't even all of the containers I need, but it's what I could get from Ikea. Container Store will likely provide the rest but again, I'm waiting until I have a fuller idea of what all I need.

Last year I organized my craft stuff and designated a specific drawer for fabric; that worked well but the drawer got a bit disorganized because it was "one cardboard box with no lid, and fabric shoved into and around it". So I measured the drawer and bought a pair of plastic bins for the majority of the fabric, so now I can remove the bins if need be to get a better idea of what's available. I also found out there's a store in Chicago which takes donations of crafting stuff so eventually I'll destash some of this. I've been trying to use up a lot of it on various projects in the meantime.

[ID: Three images; the first shows a bin full of folded squares of fabric, sitting on top of the shelf, while the next shows one bin of fabric and some loose fabric in a drawer, and the third image shows how the two bins fit into the drawer.]

Another bin I bought from Ikea was a metal basket to contain all my seasonings; this worked well, and allowed me to open up a bunch of space on the shelf they used to sit on for stuff that was on the shelf above it, making it easier to see what all I do and don't have.

[ID: Two images of a white two-section basket split by a wooden handle in the middle; in the first it is sitting on the stove, freshly full of jars of spice and herbs (Marylanders take note: that red lid is indeed Old Bay). In the second image it is sitting on the spice shelf surrounded by other stuff like a box of baking soda and a spice grinder, while the shelf above it is noticeably not super cluttered.]

I also sorted through the spices, threw out some old ones, and identified the jars of stuff I hadn't used much and should use soon. I think I'm going to spend the winter making cinnamon rolls and swirl bread with the vanilla sugar, and make a shitload of taco meat with the fajita seasoning. I'll probably use the cheese powder for mac and cheese, and the Greektown for burger seasoning. Or maybe I'll try my hand at making falafel with it.

[ID: A photo of several jars and packets of seasoning, including Spiced Vanilla Sugar, Romano powder, Penzey's "Revolution" seasoning and "Fajita" seasoning, and a seasoning mix called "Greektown".]

Lastly, to get to $35 and get free shipping, I bought some Ikea "cord caddy" thingys, which you stick to a surface and run your charging cords through in order to keep them tidy. I realize neither of these LOOK tidy but compared to what they were, they very much are.

[ID: Two images; one is of a small portable table that I use for working on my laptop, and shows the caddy holding the laptop's charging cord and a phone charging cord so the table feet stop tangling them. The second image shows a caddy attached to one of the slats of my headboard, through which are threaded a power cord to some remote-control lights, another phone charging cord, and the charging cord for my sleep headphones.]

Listened to about the first forty minutes of the latest episode of Just King Things, about Wizard and Glass, and was gratified to hear many of my own complaints about it reiterated by either the hosts or people they've spoken to. I have started that book so many times and never been able to finish it because I Do Not Care about Roland getting laid as a teenager. So it's nice to get the plot and analysis in podcast form, and now I'll never HAVE to read it.

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Between the Ropes… a Jey Uso x Rhea Ripley fanfic.

Chapter 8: Slow Down…

Jey stood over the BBQ pit, the sound of sizzling fajitas filling the air as the sun began its slow descent. The aroma of seasoned meat drifted across the yard, mixing with the laughter of his kids and nephews as they jumped on the trampoline nearby. Their playful shouts echoed through the backyard, soft shouts to the heavy thoughts weighing on Jey's mind. Slow Down by Bobby Valentino played and Jey stopped for a moment…

“You don’t know who Bobby Valentino is?”

“Have you not seen my playlist Mr. Uso?”

“Girl I’m about you put you onnnnnnnn..”

Jey shook his head and flipped a piece of sausage on the grill. On the patio, Trinity and Takecia sat sipping cocktails, their voices soft, blending into the background. Jey glanced their way, seeing the easy laughter shared between his wife and sister-in-law. For a brief second, he felt disconnected from it all—like an outsider looking in.

Jonathan, his brother, walked up beside him, holding out a glass of seven and seven. "Here you go, Uce’," Jonathan said with a grin. "Figured you could use this."

Jey accepted the drink with a nod, and without thinking, he downed it in one long swig. The burn of the whiskey didn’t register, but Jonathan noticed.

"Whoa, man, slow down," Jonathan chuckled, eyes widening. "What's up with that? Didn't even taste it."

Jey forced a smirk, wiping his mouth with the back of his hand. "Been over this grill all day. Needed something to cool me off."

Jonathan gave him a side glance, something lingering in his expression. But he let the comment slide as the two of them stood in silence for a moment, the crackle of the grill and the distant sounds of the trampoline filling the space.

They chatted idly about the food, weekend plans, and the usual family catch-up, but Jey felt the tension building. Jonathan was circling something, and he could feel it coming. Finally, after a few minutes, Jonathan glanced over his shoulder, ensuring the women were still occupied on the patio. His voice dropped, becoming more serious.

"Listen, Jey," Jonathan said, his tone casual but with an edge. "I’ve been hearing some things. From the locker room, you know? About you and Rhea.”

Jey felt his heart skip a beat, but his face remained stoic. He flipped the fajitas over, letting the sizzle fill the space before responding.

"People talk a lot of shit," Jey said, keeping his tone even. “You know how it is. Can’t trust everything you hear."

Jonathan watched him closely, eyes narrowing slightly. “Yeah, I get that. But this isn’t just any rumor, man. It’s coming from people who’ve seen things, said you’ve been spending a lot of time with her.”

Jey’s jaw clenched as he fought to keep his cool. He wasn’t ready for this conversation, especially not with his brother. He turned to face Jonathan, meeting his gaze head-on.

“I’m telling you, it’s nothing. Just rumors. You know how it is—people always looking for drama,” Jey said, trying to sound dismissive.

Jonathan studied him for a long moment, his eyes searching Jey’s face for any hint of the truth. After what felt like an eternity, Jonathan nodded, though his expression showed he wasn’t entirely convinced.

“Alright, Uce’,” Jonathan said finally, backing off a bit. “Just wanted to hear it from you. You know I got your back, no matter what.”

Jey gave a tight smile, but inside, he felt the weight of the lie crushing him. He turned back to the grill, flipping the fajitas again as the tension between them lingered. His mind raced, but he kept his hands steady, not wanting to show any cracks in his armor.

As the conversation drifted to safer topics, Jey’s thoughts were elsewhere—back to Portland, to the argument with Rhea, and to the fact that she still hadn’t reached out. His phone had been silent since he left, and with every passing hour, it gnawed at him. He tried to shake it off, focusing on the family around him, but the silence from her end was deafening.

Jonathan’s voice faded into the background as Jey felt the pressure building inside. He wasn’t looking forward to the BBQ, not really. He had lied to his wife, to his brother, and now to himself, all to keep everything from unraveling. But deep down, Jey knew it was only a matter of time.

—

The morning light trickled through the thick hotel curtains, faintly illuminating the room as Damian’s phone vibrated noisily on the nightstand. Groaning, he stretched out his arm and grabbed the phone, squinting at the screen. His grogginess quickly turned to alertness when he saw the name: Paul Levesque. Triple H. Of all people, and at this hour.

“Dammit…” Damian muttered under his breath, rubbing his face before reluctantly swiping to answer the call. His voice came out raspy and low. “Yeah?”

Paul’s voice was direct, cutting through any lingering fog of sleep. “Damian, I’m in Seattle to kick off the Friday Night SmackDown 25th Anniversary Show. We’ve got a lot going on, and I need you at the show tonight, nothing major I just want you to do some fan engagement and watch the full show. I will also meet with you in the conference room at the arena when you get in. You said it was urgent. What’s this about?”

Damian’s stomach churned, and not from the early hour. He ran a hand over his head and forced himself upright in bed, his mind replaying all the chaos of the last few days. The argument between Jey and Rhea. The shove. Her tears. And now this. He had hoped for more time to process, to figure out how the hell to approach this without blowing everything up, but Paul wasn’t going to wait. He never did.

Damian cleared his throat. “Yeah, I’ll tell you when I get there, it’s only an hour flight, should be there quick.”

Paul, always perceptive, hesitated before responding. “Look, I don’t know what’s going on, but whatever it is, we need to get ahead of it. I’ll be around when you let me know you’ve landed. Don’t keep me waiting.”

“Understood. I’ll see you there.”

Damian hung up, exhaling sharply as he let the phone drop into his lap. The clock on the bedside table read 6:21 a.m., mocking him with its early hour. He hadn’t had a decent night’s sleep in days. His mind had been running in circles ever since Rhea opened up about what happened with Jey. The idea of walking into this meeting with Paul, of all people, knowing full well that there were things he couldn’t say, weighed heavily on him.

Getting out of bed felt like pulling himself through quicksand, but Damian forced his legs over the edge and planted his feet on the cold floor. Rhea was still asleep, curled up in the other room, oblivious to the impending conversation. For now, he had to handle this. Alone.

He trudged to the bathroom and stared at his reflection for a long moment before splashing cold water on his face. The chill jolted him, but it wasn’t enough to erase the exhaustion written all over his features. His thoughts raced as he wiped his face with a towel. He knew Paul—once the wheels were turning, nothing stopped him. If Damian didn’t handle this right, everything could spiral out of control.

The question lingered in his mind: How much should he tell Paul? He didn’t want to throw Rhea under the bus, but this was bigger than any one person. Damian needed to think fast.

Dressed and still trying to shake off the remnants of sleep, Damian left the bathroom and grabbed his phone again, checking the time. 6:42 am.

As he left the suite, he glanced back at the closed door where Rhea slept. His heart clenched. There were so many things unresolved between her and Jey, and if Paul caught wind of any of it, there’d be hell to pay. Damian knew this wasn’t just about loyalty anymore—it was about survival. For both of them. Damian looked down at his phone when received another text message, it was his flight ticket to and from Seattle from Paul. At least he didn’t have to pay..

—-

9:58 AM

Damian sat in the conference room, tapping his fingers against the cool surface of the table, his mind racing. The events of the past two days replayed over and over, and now he was about to drop everything in Paul’s lap. He hadn’t slept much, and the weight of what he was about to reveal bore down on him heavily.

The door creaked open, and in walked Paul Levesque, looking sharp and focused as always, with his assistants close behind. They were ready to get to work, but Damian wasn’t. Not yet.

“Morning, Damian,” Paul greeted. “Everything good?”

Damian tried to smile, but it came out strained. “Morning, yeah. Bit of a delay due to traffic but I was able to get in smoothly after that. Thank you for the Limo.” Damian said.

“No worries. So about the fan engagement—“ Paul was caught off by Damian.

“Hunter can we talk alone for a second? Before we get started?”

Paul studied him for a moment, then nodded, sensing the tension. He glanced at his assistants and gestured for them to leave. They filed out quietly, leaving Damian alone with Paul in the room.

Paul leaned against the table, arms folded. “Alright, what’s going on?”

Damian rubbed his temples, trying to gather his thoughts. He’d known for a while that Rhea and Jey were close. He thought it was just a strong friendship. That is until when he caught them together. And everything came crashing down.

“It’s about Rhea and Jey,” Damian began, his voice low and strained. “They’ve been… involved. For a while.”

Paul’s face shifted slightly, his brows furrowing. “Involved? What do you mean?”

Damian sighed deeply, the words sticking in his throat. “They’ve been having an affair. I only found out very recently and I mean recently it’s when I caught them. I’ve been trying to handle it quietly, but it’s gotten out of control. They had a fight—Jey shoved her the night before last.”

Paul’s expression darkened as he absorbed the information. “He shoved her?”

Damian nodded, the guilt heavy in his chest. “She’s not hurt physically, but it’s not just that. I’m worried she might be pregnant.”

Paul blinked, clearly taken aback. “Pregnant? You’re serious?”

Damian swallowed hard. “She’s been sick for about a month—throwing up, hiding it from everyone. I noticed it but I just thought she was trying a new protein powder or some shit like that. I didn’t think it would be a possibility and then I confronted her yesterday, and she admitted there’s a chance she could be pregnant. And, well… she also said Jey hasn’t always been careful.”

Paul’s face grew grim, the weight of the situation settling in. “Damian, this is… bad. Really bad. Why didn’t you come to me sooner?”

“I didn’t want to betray their trust,” Damian said, his voice tight. “I thought it was just a one-time thing, something that would blow over. But now… I can’t ignore it anymore and to be honest this was tough for me! It’s barely Friday and already everyone has asked way too much of me and getting that ass whoopin’ on Monday was not a good start to my week Hunter.”

“Damian… now you know the storyline..” Paul said with an annoyed look and he returned to his thoughts.

Paul exhaled sharply, pacing the room as he tried to think. “We can’t let this get out. If it does, it’ll be a PR disaster—not just for them, but for the company. We need to handle this discreetly.”

Damian nodded, relieved that Paul was willing to take control of the situation. But it didn’t ease the tension in his chest. “I don’t know what to do. Jey’s with his family right now, and Rhea’s… she’s spiraling. I don’t know how to fix this.”

Paul stopped pacing and looked at Damian with a steely gaze. “First thing’s first: we need to know for sure if Rhea’s pregnant. I’ll schedule a wellness check for the female wrestlers—a standard thing. But we’ll make sure Rhea gets tested without her knowing it’s for that. She won’t suspect anything.”

Damian raised an eyebrow. “A wellness check?”

Paul nodded. “It’s routine. We’ve done it before. We’ll disguise it as part of our standard procedure to make sure the women are in good physical and mental health. But this time, we’ll slip in a pregnancy test for Rhea. That way, we’ll know for sure.”

Damian felt a small sense of relief, but the pit in his stomach remained. “And if she is pregnant?”

Paul’s face hardened. “Then we deal with it. Quietly. But we need to act fast. If this gets out before we’re ready, it could destroy their careers.”

Damian rubbed his face, the weight of everything pressing down on him. “I just don’t know how to keep this under wraps. Jey’s already with his wife and kids, pretending everything’s fine. And Rhea… she’s a wreck.”

Paul placed a firm hand on Damian’s shoulder. “We’ll handle it, Damian. I’ll talk to both Jey and Rhea separately. For now, let’s get the wellness check done, and we’ll take it from there. I received word she wasn’t using her crutch so I will disguise it as that when I bring her in before Raw on Monday..”

Damian nodded, his shoulders sagging under the pressure. He had done what he needed to by coming forward, but the path ahead was still uncertain.

Paul gave him a final nod before turning to leave the room, already pulling out his phone to make calls and put plans into motion. Damian sat back in his chair, the tension still gnawing at him.

The fight had changed everything, also with the possibility of Rhea being pregnant, Damian knew they were teetering on the edge of something that could shatter lives and careers. He could only hope that Paul’s plan would contain the fallout before it became unmanageable.

—

Rhea woke up to the weight of exhaustion pressing down on her. It wasn’t just fatigue—it was the kind of heaviness that pulled her deeper into the bed, like her body was refusing to move. She glanced at her phone, the screen blurring as her eyes adjusted to the light. It was already 11:00 AM.

Her thumb swiped across the screen, revealing an unread message from Damian:

“Took a quick flight to Seattle for Smackdown, doing PR and Fan Engagement. Return flight is at 9:45 and should be back by 11:30 with traffic and all. I’ll call you around 5 when I get a break."

Rhea stared at the message for a second before typing a short reply: Okay. Be safe. She tossed the phone aside, but the quiet that followed only deepened the pit in her stomach. Damian was off handling business, doing what he always did, but Jey... there was nothing from him. No messages, no calls—just silence.

Her fingers hesitated as she scrolled through the room service menu. She wasn’t even hungry, but she needed something—anything to feel normal. She ordered waffles with syrup, turkey bacon, egg whites, and orange juice. As she waited, her eyes kept drifting back to her phone, checking again and again. No new notifications. Jey hadn’t texted.

The knot in her stomach twisted tighter as the minutes dragged on. When her food arrived, Rhea sat down to eat, forcing herself to take small bites of the waffles, hoping the sweetness would numb the aching thoughts racing through her mind. But even as she ate, her phone lay beside her on the table, still silent.

She turned on the TV, flipping through channels aimlessly, searching for a distraction. Her thumb paused when The Great Gatsby appeared on the screen. She set the remote down, letting the film play. It was the scene where Daisy begins visiting Jay Gatsby more frequently, their affair bubbling beneath the surface.

Rhea’s eyes narrowed, focusing on the screen. As Daisy slipped into Gatsby's world, a sharp pang of recognition hit her. It was like watching her own life play out—her secret meetings with Jey, the hidden moments of passion that felt so intoxicating at the time but left her hollow afterward. The lies, the deception, the inevitability of it all crashing down.

The parallels unsettled her. The distance between the characters and her reality was suddenly paper-thin, and the reflection was too much to ignore. For a moment, she felt as if she were watching herself—trapped in a narrative that had no happy ending. The only difference was that Daisy had Gatsby. Rhea, on the other hand, wasn’t sure what she had left, not even sure she had her husband left.

And still, the phone stayed silent.

—

Matt’s plane touched down in Orlando, and the taxi ride home felt like it stretched on forever. After a hectic trip and an even worse return journey, he was finally heading back to his own space. The last few days had been a mess—his phone shattered on Sunday, leaving him out of contact with Rhea, and to top it off, he’d misplaced his wallet somewhere along the way.

As he pulled up to his house, Matt’s eyes were drawn to a package waiting by the front door. His heart lifted with a spark of hope—it could be his replacement phone. With a quick, almost frantic motion, he grabbed the package and hurried inside.

He tore open the box, his anticipation growing with each tug of the tape. Relief washed over him when he saw the new iPhone nestled inside. He set the device on the kitchen counter and started the setup process, his mind wandering to Rhea.

He wondered what she might be doing. Was she missing him? Was she feeling the strain of his absence? Matt felt a pang of guilt for not being there, especially with everything that had happened. As he followed the prompts on the screen, his thoughts kept drifting back to Rhea. He hoped everything was okay and that she was managing just fine.

Matt’s new iPhone was finally set up, and he immediately dialed Rhea’s number. After a few rings, she answered, her voice groggy.

“Hello?” she said.

“Hey button nose, it’s your future baby daddy. I’m so sorry I’ve been out of touch. I broke my phone on Sunday and lost my wallet. It’s been a mess getting everything sorted.”

Rhea let out a small giggle and said “Oh, I was just sleeping. It’s been a long couple of days.”

Matt’s concern deepened. He could hear the exhaustion in her voice, but there was something more—an underlying calmness that worried him. “You sound really worn out. Is everything okay? You seem so calm about not talking for a few days.”

Rhea’s voice became flat. “I’m just tired, babe. It’s been a lot to handle.”

Matt tried to understand but couldn’t shake the feeling that something was amiss. “But why so tired? It’s not like you to be so detached. You usually have so much energy and focus.”

Rhea hesitated before responding, “I’m just dealing with things, okay? I’m just tired.”

Matt’s mind raced, trying to piece together what might be going on. He’d been looking forward to catching up with her, but the conversation felt distant and superficial. “I get that you’re tired, but you seem really distant. Is there something specific going on that you’re not telling me?”

Rhea’s voice softened. “No, nothing’s wrong. I’m just really tired love. Can we talk later? I need some rest.”

Matt felt a knot of anxiety tighten in his chest. He couldn’t shake the feeling that there was more beneath the surface. Rhea’s usual warmth and enthusiasm seemed to be missing, replaced by a weary calmness that worried him. He tried to reassure himself that she might just be overwhelmed and in need of rest, but the brief, detached nature of the call made him uneasy. He resolved to find out what was truly going on as soon as he could, knowing that something in her voice told him that things were not as they seemed.

“Alright, if that’s what you need,” he said softly. “Just know I’m here for you, and I love you.”

“I love you too pookie” Rhea said quietly before ending the call.

As Matt sat there, he mulled over the conversation, feeling a growing concern. He resolved to address whatever might be affecting Rhea once he was fully settled in, hoping that their time apart hadn’t created more distance between them than he could bridge.

—

Rhea ended the call with Matt, her heart feeling heavier than before. The conversation had been brief and lacking in the connection she normally cherished with her husband. His concern was evident, but the distance in her voice must have been palpable. As she put her phone down, a wave of introspection hit her.

Lying back on the bed, Rhea's mind wandered to the conversation with Matt. He sounded like he was trying to reach out, to bridge the gap that had grown between them, but her responses had been curt and detached. She felt a pang of guilt, knowing she hadn’t been fully present or forthcoming.

As she replayed the call, she realized something unsettling: her feelings for Matt had changed. The thought had been lurking in the back of her mind, but she had been reluctant to confront it. The truth was, she wasn’t just tired; she was emotionally exhausted, and her detachment wasn’t just from physical fatigue—it was from something deeper.

Her thoughts shifted to Jey. The moments they had shared, the intense emotions they had stirred, and the undeniable connection between them all came rushing back. She had tried to deny it, to push it aside, but it became clearer now. The way Jey had been on her mind, the way her heart raced at the thought of him, the longing she felt—these were feelings she had never felt with Matt in the same way.

She closed her eyes, feeling a mix of fear and realization. She knew she had been trying to avoid these thoughts, but now they felt inescapable. The affair with Jey, the moments of passion and vulnerability they shared, had awakened something in her that she couldn’t ignore. It wasn’t just physical attraction; it was an emotional connection that had deeply impacted her.

Rhea struggled with the guilt of these realizations. She loved Matt, or at least she thought she did, but the spark that once drove their relationship seemed to have dimmed. In its place, a new flame had ignited with Jey, something that felt both thrilling and terrifying. The prospect of admitting that she might be falling in love with Jey, and potentially not being in love with Matt anymore, was daunting. She felt trapped between two worlds, unsure how to navigate the chaos she had created.

Her reflection in the mirror stared back at her, a reminder of the emotional turmoil she was facing. She realized that the affection she had for Matt was now overshadowed by a stronger, more consuming feeling for Jey. It was a painful revelation, one that left her questioning everything she thought she knew about love and commitment.

As she sat in silence, Rhea understood that she needed to confront these feelings head-on. The clarity of her emotions was both a burden and a relief, and she knew that whatever path she chose would be fraught with difficult decisions. For now, all she could do was grapple with the reality of her emotions and the impact they would have on her life and relationships.

[ahhvernin]

In the quest of becoming more healthy and consuming less processed foods...I've noticed that within the realm of certain fad diets in which the participants, who don't medically need the diet, love to tout the healthiness and the simplicity of their diet by fear mongering us by showing us long lists of ingredients of "un- pronounceable" words from processed foods.

But have you actually stopped to look at how complex some of these keto, paleo, gluten free, dairy free etc ingredient lists and recipes are?! Some of them are longer with twice the amount of ingredients than the traditional method and require more time to process or prep or more gas mileage to find an ingredient that most people still can't pronounce or are very unfamiliar and there for uncomfortable with trying. Not to mention the scientific name of certain plants and herbs are used instead of their common name!

So in the end: Long lists and ingredients- you- can't - pronounce" is not the problem and should NOT be the an indicator if a food item is healthy or not. What needs to happen are for people to expand their knowledge of food, and their ingredients, enzymes and reagents and their purpose in the production of their food as well as alternative names.

Because the ingredients "Sodium Chloride" or species  "Capsicum annuum" and "ascorbic acid" should not scare a person into thinking this food as poison and bad for them. These are just the scientific names for "salt" , "chili pepper" and "vitamin C aka the sour stuff on sour candy". These three could easily be part of a fajita seasoning mix, organic or not.

Stop fear mongering people.

Long ingredient lists and hard to pronounce ingredients DO NOT mean they are unhealthy.

Have you ever seen the list for something like curry or mole? Its long, its got words I cannot pronounce and I have to Google but it does not mean its poison or unhealthy. Its culture, heritage, passed down recipes.

There are already so many eating disorders and food avoidance that are affecting people and their health. Folks don't need more reasons to eliminate the food they have left.

Yeah sometimes there are some ingredients that don't sound like they serve a purpose but that's for you to decide if you want a short or longer shelf life or taste or texture consistency of a food item. Because remember...lots of food don't taste good if you let it sit. Things start to loss texture, flavor, it might spoil within 2 days....preservatives have been used for centuries. Some more traditional than others. But if your beef is with these preservatives like sulfites...then talk about the preservatives and leave things like "protein enzymes" and "tannins" out of it. Because those ingredients could very well be the thing that makes your food item that food. Milk doesn't turn into yogurt/cheese without help or grape juice into wine. They need bacteria and enzymes to exist.

[raccoonfallsharder]

My comfort recipe is a creamy fajita pasta (pasta is the comfiest of foods prove me wrong). Its basically chicken, bacon if you are so inclined, peppers, onions and garlic, fried off with lots of fajita seasoning. Then once its all done add in your cream/creme freiche and some cheese. Mix in your pasta and i swear its one of my favourite cozy meals!!

this sounds fuckin delicious. i am so delighted to read it && so delighted that you have this in your life. i feel like how does anyone go wrong with chicken & cheese & carbs? plus the seasoning and veggies & garlic??? this is a recipe that can heal broken hearts i can tell. pure kitchen witchery

thank you for sharing with us nonny ♡ i am hungry now & inspired.

(and thank you again for indulging me && responding to my query about comfort foods!!)

sidenote. i would like us to imagine, for a moment, that it’s gray and cold and rainy outside. you’ve just made a batch of creamy fajita pasta and have scooped some into two handmade ceramic bowls you picked up at a thrift store last year. you take both bowls into your living room, where rocket’s sitting on your couch, fur wet ‘cause he got stuck in the rain somewhere after some sort of fiasco, and you’d hauled him into your apartment. his teeth had been chattering. you’ve already offered him towels and now he’s bundled up in the comforter you took off your bed for him - scowling, probably. you hand him a bowl of pasta and sit down beside him, and say, be nice. this is my favorite comfort food. you’re welcome. he rolls his eyes at you & makes a face - but he accepts the bowl. sniffs it. his ears twitch and he takes a mouthful. his eyes widen and he glances up at you.

he doesn’t say anything at first, but you can see him relax into the couch like the warmth of the pasta and the spices have just curled through every limb in his body and brought him home. he takes another forkful. and another. you can see him snuggling further into the comforter with every bite. you start eating your own serving of pasta, pulling your legs up onto the couch and curling up next to him. you both eat and watch the rain, and everything is good.

(later he falls asleep to the sound of the quiet little storm, empty bowl in his hands && comforter still a cocoon around him. you’ll carefully take the dish and fork away and set them on the coffee table, and he’ll stir just enough to mumble thanks and let himself lean into you a little. welp, now you’re stuck on this couch forever. but it isn’t so bad.)

[geneybaby]

burrito so fat she cant stay closed

recipe for the best taco meat thatll let you meet god under cut

you will need a small crock pot tho you could just do this in a sauce pan on low heat

beef (preferably brisket or stew meat but basically any kind where you can see the grain of the meat and itll shred easy)

orange juice

beef and chicken bouillon cubes

beef fajita seasoning (sea salt, black pepper, garlic, onion, paprika, cayenne and a meat tenderizer but tbh you dont need the meat tenderizer cuz the orange juice does it for you)

cumin and chili powder

put the meat in the pot (pot must be big enough that the meat reaches the middle at least) cover the meat in orange juice. crumble the bouillon cubes into the pot and stir. add your spice let it cook on low (or high if it's a crock pot) for like 2 or 3 hours.

transfer the juice (not the meat) into a frying pan with high edges and add a mix of onions and bell pepper into it and let that reduce while you shred the meat. add the shredded meat the the reduced juices and cook it until almost all the liquid is gone.

serve on flour tortillas (because itll disintegrate corn) with your choice of toppings and meet god

[ophexis]

Yesterday I cooked hot dog burritos from The Neopets Cookbook! I didn't make the post yesterday because I got very sleepy after eating 3 hot dogs. Anyway-

I made 3 versions of it, one exactly like the book (minus mustard cuz I don't like yellow mustard), one with relish (cuz i like my hot dogs with relish) and one more fajita-style with lettuce, salsa, and some tomatoes cuz i felt like eating tomatoes. Alas I did not have sour cream to complete.

The recipe is very, very simple. The only cooking you'll be doing is caramelizing onions. I also got a bit too into caramelizing the onions and forgot you're supposed to salt and season them at the beginning lmao but that's ok.

The recipe only uses a bit of oil but i wanted these onions to pop off so I added a chunk of butter lmao

Some of mine did end up burning a little because I got distracted making a huge mess with my lettuce on the side. u-u I just removed the burnt onions and moved on.

The recipe honestly also doesn't caramelise them for that long but was I gonna let that stop me? No. (Anyway be patient and don't use super high heat with your onions!)

"Well I wouldn't have burnt them."

Then you only have to simmer 4 hot dogs or substitute of choice (or grill them, if you have a grill or a grill pan!), heat up your tortillas, and prepare for assembly. That's it!

Honestly I kind of expected the default version to be a bit boring, but it ended up being the better of the 3 I think. The ketchup was just better with a hot dog (relish too!). The lettuce/tomato/salsa was good but the flavors just didn't marry that well with the hot dog lmao. With chicken it would've been great. But this is what science is for! I also found that the pre-made fajita seasoning (or the amount they ask for) didn't really do a whole lot, flavor-wise, but idk if its bc I put it in too late or if I should just make the mix myself next time. And also the fully loaded one was difficult to close and made a huge mess while eating.

There was something comical about these hot dogs man.

The tortilla isn't anything special with the hot dog, its flavor got kinda lost, but it was a fun thing to eat (enrichment!) and would make a great party food I think. If I make this again I'd probably half it because that made a lot for one mortal woman. And also if you're alone the assembly takes some times and everything gets cold. welp!

SO final word is that this is nothing special, but it's fun to eat, tastes good, and is incredibly customisable. I mean you can put whatever sausage you want in there. Whatever topping. Go wild! This is what Hubert would want.

[cheapveganmeals]

🌱 5-minute Vegan Tacos! 🌱

Servings: 3 small tacos

Estimated price per serving: $1.25

Dishes Required: Plate, spatula, pan

Time: >5 mins

Difficulty: super easy

Calories: 370 (without tortillas: 220, with guac: 400)

Ingredients + Nutritional Information + Directions below

🌱Ingredients:🌱

3.5 oz / 100 grams of canned beans, drained and rinsed

3.5 oz / 100 grams of frozen onions and peppers (or fresh!)

2 oz / 60 grams of corn kernels (canned, frozen)

1 tbsp of tomato paste

1 clove / tsp of minced garlic

1 tsp of lime juice

1 tsp of taco or fajita seasoning

3 corn tortillas

Optional: guacamole, salsa, cilantro

🌱Directions:🌱

Toss beans, peppers, onions, and corn in a skillet until warmed through.

Mix tomato paste and lime juice with a little water, the garlic and seasoning. Pour over vegetables and stir to coat evenly.

Move food to a plate, heat up tortillas in the pan. Add filling to tortillas. Enjoy!

[stevishabitat]

This is a pretty typical monthly grocery shop for us. To get the most out of our Instacart subscription, I have to buy at least $35 at a time, or there's an extra fee.

Currently already in our pantry:

Peanut butter

Jam

Pancake/waffle mix

Tuna

Potatoes

Butter

Swiss cheese slices

Fajita size tortillas

A few canned soups

Canned tomatoes

Dry beans

Dry rice

A decent variety of sauces, spices, condiments

(mostly purchased from DollarTree, which is more like an every-other-month shop)

I'm hoping the mild weather will let some of our collards start growing early, so I can use those instead of buying cabbage. Fingers crossed for some early chives too, because they make potatoes or ramen so much better! I didn't put in cucumbers or tomatoes last year, but I'm hoping to do that this year, but that's awhile off still.

So what do we do with this?

Basically it's a lot of mixing and matching.

We don't have a stove or oven, but we do have:

Microwave

Toaster oven

Small electric grill

Mini electric skillet

Mini waffle maker

Small slow cooker

Sometimes we can borrow a pressure cooker, air fryer, or larger slow cooker

We use ramen noodles without the flavor pack as the base for a lot of things. Especially because we don't have a stove, ramen noodles are far more microwave-friendly than other types of noodles or pasta, especially for the 11yo who will not monitor for boil-over 😒.

So we do tuna ramen, ramen with egg, I cook the cabbage and mushrooms in our mini electric skillet, just a few servings at a time, or do a larger batch in the slow cooker. Add that cabbage and mushrooms and the frozen peas to anything for flavor and texture.

We do "ramen spaghetti" and use canned tomatoes with seasoning. Sometimes I fry bologna in the little skillet to add to it like pancetta. Or I use an egg, cheese, and balogna to make a poor man's carbonara.

The tortillas become pizzas by adding canned tomatoes, cheese, and bacon bits. Pop it in the toaster oven and it's a perfect one-serving thin crust.

Rice or potatoes can also be the base for lots of good meals. Cabbage plus potatoes plus bologna or bacon bits can go in the slow cooker for a few hours to become something adjacent to colcannon.

I often use rice to bulk up leftovers or add to canned soup to stretch it into multiple meals.

Using some ham boullion, I can make a bean & cabbage soup. Use chicken boullion to make rice & mushroom soup.

Beans & cheese on a tortilla is easy to grab and go. We add seasonings to the canned tomatoes to make salsa.

As a treat we sometimes get tortilla chips for soccer days so we can make nachos with the beans, cheese, canned tomatoes. Sometimes I get canned chili for an easy bump in protein. Kiddo thinks watching soccer should always involve nachos for some reason 😂

We also do a variety of sandwiches, wraps, quesadillas with the bread or tortillas. Egg sandwiches, tuna sandwiches, grilled cheese, pb&j, bologna & cheese. During the summer sometimes we swap hot dogs for the bologna so we can cook them over our outdoor fire pit. We use bread or tortillas instead of buns.

We got the most adorable little waffle maker which makes mini waffles. And we've been all over Pinterest for waffle ideas. You can make an incredibly crispy egg in the waffle maker, with cheese & bacon if you want. Or dessert waffles with a bit of cinnamon and sugar. Or spread pb&j on for extra protein. You can also do lovely crispy hashbrown potatoes in the waffle maker, with or without cheese.

[fox-mulder-gets-pegged]

could you share more about how you cooked those chicken breasts? that sounds good as hell

Absolutely 👌

1. Chicken breasts

2. Fill bowl with lukewarm water and dissolve a good amount of salt in (like a small handful? Trust your cooking instincts Padawan).

3. Place chicken breasts in bowl and make sure they're covered in water. Stick em in fridge and let them soak. I usually do an hour but I've done 15 minutes and it still makes a difference, wouldn't do longer than a few hours tho. This step makes them juicy and well seasoned all the way through so don't skip.

4. Remove breasts after x amount of time, rinse in cool water to remove excess salinity, and pat somewhat dry. Don't gotta get fancy with her.

5. Somewhat optional but I give them a little rub down with olive oil or melted butter if I'm feeling indulgent. It's ok if u prefer to go straight to seasoning but I want my chicken breasts to fuck so I always rub em down. So only optional if you want fuckless chicken.

6. Season! If I'm lazy just salt and pepper on both sides. If I'm feeling sexy I hit em with black pepper, garlic salt, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Which is my go to seasoning mix for everything so there u go free seasoning mix (I add rosemary and a bit of brown sugar if I'm putting it on potatoes).

7. Cook for 15-18 minutes at 450°F. I know some recipes say lower temp for longer but I like getting a firm crust on the chicken and I also want chicken asap. If the breast is thinner then go for like 15-16, if it's thicker go 17-18. We don't do salmonella around here.

8. IMPORTANT let it rest she's tired once you pull it from the oven let the chicken breast sit under some loose tinfoil or whatever for about 5 minutes. If you cut into freshly cooked meat you lose all those juices we flavored so beautifully when brining the chicken and then it'll be dry. So let it rest uncut for 5 minutes.

9. Consume and enjoy, whole process takes like 20 minutes plus however long you spend brining. Keeps well in the fridge too bc it's so juicy.

I like to eat as is, shred for fajitas/stir fry, turn into garlic mayo chicken wraps, or cut up for a salad!

[hypaalicious]

Hello this is 💕 anon back with an update to the steak marinade recipe. The fajita seasoning listed in the ingredients that I sent you was actually a catch-all name my dad used for the seasoning they used in the steakhouse restaurant he used to manager at. It is not a locally available mix.

He said the best substitutes for that seasoning he could find was the Farmer Brothers Steak Seasoning and The Blend by Kinder’s. Hope you’re doing well! — 💕

Your dad is a great blessing to society, may the gods protect him cause I KNOW the food slaps

I still haven’t gotten around to picking up a good cut of steak lately to try it 😩BUT I hope to soon!

[tamamoland]

my gf likes to make fun of me for liking jack in the box tacos (fair, deserved) and I also semi-recently exposed her to my bootleg gyro recipe which is as follows:

1 pound of ground beef

1 pound of ground lamb

2 packets of fajita seasoning mix (because most of the ingredients seemed to be the same as what goes into gyros. u know)

tzatziki dressing (i couldn't find any other kind of tzatziki)

provolone slices (crumbled feta kept falling out and I had these on hand more often)

jasmine rice

pita bread (it advertises itself as being greek, which I like to pretend makes this more authentic. it does not. but i like to pretend)

that's the whole recipe because I think it's fairly obvious what's going into the creation of this insult to every soul living in the mediterranean

[nancypullen]

I Lied.

I didn’t mean to, and you’d think that after blogging here for sixteen years I’d know better than to say “back tomorrow!”.  That’s just asking for life to get in the way of what you’d rather be doing, right?  So life got busy, but in good ways, and now I’m back a couple days later than promised.  Oops. Since the last post we’ve celebrated Father’s Day and this guy was king for a day.

I thanked him for the two babies that look just like him and we all pitched in and gave him a kayak.  He enjoys drifting down questionable waterways (think bugs and snakes) and took it out that very afternoon.

There has been no word on the Federalsburg python, so I request proof of life photos when he’s out.  The spots where he’s paddling look like python paradise.  No thank you.

The night before Father’s Day we’d gathered to celebrate with the Edgewater gang.  I have to say that Tyler is the finest father I’ve ever seen.  Patient, kind, fun, devoted -  he’s the daddy that every little girl deserves.  I think our Little Miss knows that she’s got the best daddy in the world.  She brought this home from school.

Okay, okay, before I get too emotional, let’s move on.  I thought it was funny when I asked Mickey what he’d like for a special meal on Sunday. He started pondering, then he asked for beef bulgogi with (insert dreamy look and emphasis) “real rice”.  Poor guy, I use cauliflower rice in our taco bowls, our lettuce wraps, pretty much anything that involves rice.  I strive to make our meals mostly veggie, with lean proteins.  I’m trying to keep him alive and he’s dreaming of “real rice”.  I laughed and promised him whatever he wanted.  He eventually decided he’d rather have steaks on the grill, a baked potato, and some roasted green beans.  Talk about a man’s meal! We rarely eat red meat so I figured one day wouldn’t kill him.  I even baked an angel food cake and sliced up some enormous fresh strawberries to top it.  By sundown I felt like I never wanted to eat again. BUT...the blog post that I promised a few days ago was about recipes, so here we go. It’s summer and no one wants to spend a ton of time in the kitchen. Both of these recipes are a one pan, thirty minutes (ish) meal. They both offer big flavor and minimal clean up. What more do you want?  Sadly, I failed to take a decent amount of pics while preparing these, so you may have to use your imagination a bit.  I normally like to show the process, but since these are quick and easy - no harm done, right?

First, Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas. This honestly couldn’t be easier.

Preheat your oven to 425 and grab some bright peppers and an onion.  I used a red, a yellow, and an orange pepper, and I had a Vidalia onion handy. Slice those up.

Next you’ll need about 1.5 pounds of chicken.  I used chicken breast.  Slice that up as well. Now you could just toss all of this onto the sheet pan, but I put my chicken in a bowl and mixed it with 3 tablespoons of taco seasoning (that’s equal to one packet).

Coat it really well, you want that flavor!  Now spread your sliced veggies on the sheet pan (if you’re not using parchment paper or a silicone mat, lightly oil that sheet pan!) and throw your chicken right on top.

At this point I sprinkled more taco seasoning on the whole thing.  I also added some minced garlic.  I just use the stuff in a jar, I’d say I used the equivalent to two cloves. That’s it. Pop that into your hot oven for 15-20 minutes.  While it’s cooking wrap some flour tortillas (you didn’t think I was going to make tortillas, did you??) in foil and slide them into the oven for the last five minutes of your cooking time. EASY PEASEY. When you remove your yummy fajita filling from the oven you could squirt it with lime juice and sprinkle chopped cilantro over it (I didn’t have limes or cilantro handy, but I will the next time!)  It really is the perfect finish.  Fill your tortillas, top them with whatever you like - sour cream, cheese, pico de gallo, etc.  Do it your way.  Any way you tweak it, you’re still out of the kitchen in a half hour.   Next, we have Eggroll In a Bowl.  I’d seen this recipe all over Pinterest on Keto boards, Weight Watchers boards, and Quick & Easy boards.  Those are all tempting to me. It’s basically eggroll filling without the crisp and tasty wrapper.  I looked at several versions and then took an inventory of what I had on hand, and did it the easy way.  I’m a fan of easy.  For example, if a recipe calls for grated ginger, I have a tube of ginger paste in the frig that packs the same punch.  Minced garlic? I’ve got a jar in the frig.  You get it. This recipe also called for ground pork (more common for eggrolls) but I used ground turkey and it was delicious.  Here we go.  You’ll need: 1 lb ground turkey 1 sweet onion, diced 1 Tbsp sesame oil 1 Tbsp rice vinegar 2 tsp minced fresh garlic (I used my jar) 1 tsp ground ginger (I used my paste) 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce 1 16oz bag dry coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots) 1 Tbsp Hoisin sauce  2 green onions, thinly sliced You’ll start by browning your ground meat in a large skillet over med-high heat. Once the pink is gone, toss in your diced onion, the sesame oil, and the rice vinegar.  The sesame oil is what will give your dish that wonderful, nutty, uniquely Asian flavor. Cook that, stirring, until the onion is tender.  Add the garlic, ginger, soy sauce, hoisin, and the coleslaw to the skillet.

Then just cook for another 5 to 7 minutes until the cabbage is wilted. THAT’S IT.

When it’s ready, you can top with sliced green onions, even a sprinkle of sesame seeds if you’re so inclined. It’s so yummy!  I wasn’t sure if the mister would be a fan and he loved it.  I failed to take a photo after plating it, but here’s a picture from one of the bazillion Pinterest recipes.  

By using the prepared ingredients like I did, the ginger paste, the pre-minced garlic, this dinner comes together fast. Like twenty minutes. I measure my ingredients out before I start and just toss them in as needed and this is a snap. I think the next time I make it I’ll add some extra matchstick carrots. I think it could use more. But it’s still delicious, and so quick and easy. Serve either of these quick dinners with some cool summer melon chunks and that’s a complete meal. Last, but not least, have you tried chili crisps yet? I’m addicted.  I use them on just about everything, but my favorite way to use them is to start my day with a bang.  Scrambled eggs, avocado toast, whatever - add some chili crisp and take it to the next level.   This is the brand I use.

I buy mild because I’m not trying to start a fire, just enjoy a little zip.  Here’s the Mr. Bing description of their chili crisp.

I don’t care if they say it’s made with goat toenails and tree bark, it’s delicious. This was my brunch a couple of days ago.  One slice of grainy bread, smashed avocado mixed with a shake of Everything Bagel seasoning, a poached egg, and plenty of chili crisp.

I get hungry just looking at those photos. It’s so tasty! As I was grabbing those pics off my phone I giggled when I saw this one.

That’s just a taco bowl, but there’s that cauliflower rice that apparently makes Mickey feel deprived. It’s one of my favorite things to eat!  Guess I could start making a little bowl of “real rice” for him.  Or he could adapt.  Poor guy.   Another funny capture by the Ring doorbell.  I made him stand on the porch so I could snap a pic of him on Father’s Day.  We look like a couple old farts. But there he is, just doing as I asked. He knew resistance was futile. 

The camera in that doorbell has a sort of fisheye effect and warps things.  Or maybe I do have a giant left arm. Anywho, that’s what’s been shaking around here. I won’t promise to be here tomorrow, but I will try to be.  I’ve got a couple of fun things to share and I need to sort through pictures.  I’ve been working on a couple of cards too, trying to build an inventory.  Here’s one of the latest, I haven’t placed her on a card yet

Isn’t she a hoot?  I’ve found a wonderful new resource for my dead people, loads and loads of photos, so I’m having fun picking out winners. I predict long, enjoyable hours spent with my deceased friends.  I give them back stories while I work with them.  That’s Darla.  She’s from Philly, she’s got a heart of gold but runs the deli counter at Wegman’s with an iron fist. Don’t tell her how to slice the meat. She’s a bowling champ and met her second husband, Eddie, at a charity bowling tournament that raised money for at-risk donkeys. Some donkeys never adapt to farm life and Darla thinks they should be able to pursue their dreams. What? Too much time on my hands? Me? Probably.

I’ll see you soon. Until then, stay safe, stay well, follow your dreams. XOXO - Nancy