#goth tuscan

[dolce-tenebra-toscana]

Happy late halloween lovelies 💜💚💜

Hope you all stayed safe and got all the sweet treats you wanted ✌️

First time posting myself here lol, is kinda weird...

But i love the goth vibe i chose for the night, enjoying some body euphoria as well 🥳

Love you all 💜💜💜

[soapkaars]

I watched Blood for Dracula again and I am very normal about this film and Udo Kier

'Hey we saw you from across the road and we really dig your vibe. Are you a virgin?' Also this film is just goths in the sunny Italian landscape (background isn’t mine, it's the kitschiest Tuscan landscape painting I could find on Google images)

I am normal about actors who can play pathetic wet cat men and who have big eyes

[kckatie]

Another episode of Goth Girl Can Cook, Creamy Tuscan Garlic Scallops edition. This dish has spinach and sundried tomatoes as well. We served it over egg noodles in our large pasta bowls, which are really Corelle serving bowls

[kellerybird]

started reading One Italian Summer which I was very excited for because I was getting a lot of Under The Tuscan Sun vibes but ohmygod I think this is one of the worst books I've read ever in my life

the main character is really whiny and annoying and has a weirdly obsessive relationship with her mom that comes across as heavily codependent and unhealthy, she's my age but despite being a successful copywriter she doesn't seem to know how to do anything without her mom to hold her hand???

also the writing is just awful, it reads like old terrible fanfic I used to write. just words strung together in the hopes they resemble a sentence or train of thought, pointless descriptions of things no one cares for like the main character's outfits (got major Ebony Dark'ness Dementia Raven Way vibes from that, but like... vaguely italian-flavored not goth-flavored), contradictory statements in the same paragraph (you're not super athletic but you did soccer and swimming in school? You'd bike around the park? OK whatever), everyone being weirdly friendly and immediately knowing who the main character is, it's weird

The only thing keeping me engaged at this point are the descriptions of the landscape and food of Positano bc I'm a broke ass bitch who can't afford to go there herself.

I'm halfway through but idk if I'll manage to finish it, I can't make myself like the heroine at all and the grief she's supposed to be feeling in the wake of her mom's passing feels superficial at best because of the way this is written.

I'm honestly tempted to try and write something in the same vein just to prove I could execute the whole "reconnecting with yourself during a trip abroad after X life altering experience" thing better than this book does.

I'll give a more in depth review later bc this book has me SO irritated it could've been so good but there's just no substance to it beyond the setting.

[sciatu]

IL CASTELLO DI ROCCAVALDINA  (Messina)

Essendo il grande architetto toscano, Camillo Camilliani a Milazzo per ristrutturarne il castello il Principe Valdina (nonché due volte marchese e tre volte barone) signore di Rocca collocata sui Nebrodi a pochi chilometri da Milazzo, lo chiamò perché sistemasse il vecchio castello normanno in cui risiedeva. Il principe era imparentato con le più nobili famiglie siciliane e spagnole discendendo dai principi Goti che avevano conquistato la Spagna ai tempi della caduta dell’impero romano e quindi non poteva fare la malafigura di ospitare i nobili parenti-serpenti in un vecchio e freddo castello ormai fuori moda. Il castello, come il paesino di Rocca è su una altura a presidiare la strategica via che da Messina portava a Rometta e Milazzo, approdi sicuri per chi navigava nel Tirreno. Il Camilliani poi era un famoso architetto che, allievo di Michelangelo, era venuto in Sicilia a montare la Fontana della Vergogna che da Firenze era stata ricollocata a Palermo. Il vecchio castello si trasformò diventando ancor più imponente con un palazzo baronale attaccato in puro stile rinascimentale, con le logge che ricordano quelle di Firenze e all’interno un susseguirsi di stanze e stanzette le cui finestre si affacciano sulla bellezza delle Eolie, distese nel mare a creare duranti i tramonti, meravigliosi effetti scenografici. Una principesca veduta come avrebbe voluto il Principe Valdina.

Being the great Tuscan architect, Camillo Camilliani in Milazzo to renovate the castle, Prince Valdina (as well as twice marquis and three times baron) lord of Rocca located on the Nebrodi mountains a few kilometers from Milazzo, called him to settle the old Norman castle in which he resided . The prince was related to the noblest Sicilian and Spanish families descending from the Goth princes who had conquered Spain at the time of the fall of the Roman Empire and therefore could not make a bad impression of hosting the noble relatives-snakes in an old and cold castle now out of fashion. The castle, like the village of Rocca, is on a hill to guard the strategic road that led from Messina to Rometta and Milazzo, safe havens for those who sailed in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Camilliani was then a famous architect who, a pupil of Michelangelo, had come to Sicily to assemble the Fontana della Vergogna which from Florence had been relocated to Palermo. The old castle was transformed becoming even more imposing with a baronial palace attached in pure Renaissance style, with the loggias reminiscent of those of Florence and inside a succession of large and small rooms whose windows overlook the beauty of the Aeolian Islands, stretched out in the sea to create wonderful landscapes during sunsets. A princely view as Prince Valdina would have liked.

[pallasperilous]

Midway Upon The Journey Of Our Life

For the PB100 Drabble word-prompt challenge; “Inferno.”

There was this one girl Dean had a singular roll with back in, he wants to say, 2002? Goth chick, kind of a Hunter bunny –– she’s way out of the life now, got two kids and a bouncing baby Instagram. 

She had this tattoo (she had a lot of tattoos) just above her pubic bone, fancy writing in a foreign language. He’s got a shit head for languages usually, but he was down there for awhile and the image just kinda stuck. It’s probably his punishment for busting ass up US-1 the next morning without leaving a note.

So 15+ years later (whoof) it finally occurs to him to ask The Angel Who Speaks All Languages what it means. Dean can’t pronounce it to save his life, but manages to write it down okay. 

“Lasciate ogni speranza, voi ch’entrate,” Cas says perfectly, because that’s his entire deal. “It’s a 14th century Tuscan dialect.”

“Yeah, so?” Dean takes a pull on his beer because he refuses to look impressed this early in the evening; the guy will get spoiled. 

Instead of just telling him, Cas asks “Where did you first read it?” and narrows his eyes all curious-like. So Dean tells him and sits back in anticipation of this evening’s showing of Castiel’s nuclear blush. 

But instead Cas fucking chuckles, and stands up, and hooks his finger under Dean’s jaw and gives him an absolutely filthy kiss that he proceeds to cruelly cut off at half-time so he can drag his stubble halfway across Dean’s face and say into his ear: 

“Abandon all hope, ye who enter here.” 

Then saunters out of the room, just as easy as you please, and guess whose face is burning now?

[battyinthegraveyard]

Giorno Centoseidici: Firenze 'Cause I know I'm a sinner But I could be a saint in your head// vèritè . . . Wow! Today was jam packed with adventure. A few pieces of my work were shown at the San Lorenzo Square so how I can say I’ve shown some of my design work Internationally!! My Dante foulard, Occult Fabric (not pictured) and one of my photographs were featured in the Art is in the Square show. I also got interviewed (can you tell I’m using my tour guide voice?). After that my friends and I got some rose and turmeric gelato, and walked around Florence. I started packing too 😭 tonight though, my friends and I are chowing down on yummy pizza, enjoying Tuscan wine and watching some Netflix. #firenze #florence #art #ldm #ldmartisinthesquare #artshow #fashionblogger #fashion #fashiondesign #fashionphotography #fashionphotographer #gelato #gothgoth #goth #gothgirl #alt #altmodel #alternative #altgirl #nugoth #dante #dantealighieri (at Chiesa di San Lorenzo Firenze)

[isrustandstardust]

Are you young at heart, or an old soul?

A very old soul.

What makes someone a best friend?

Complicity.

What Christmas present do you remember the most?

A huge crocodile plush.

Tell me about a movie/song/tv show/play/book that has changed your life.

Slaughterhouse n.5 - Kurt Vonnegut. I have it tattooed on me.

Name one physical feature that you like about yourself, and one you dislike.

I like my hands, skinny and long and my lips, are full and well shaped.

I don’t like my stomach because of my fucking protruding ribs.

Would you like to reconnect with any friends you’ve lost contact with?

I’d love to have a reunion with my uni classmates.

What’s more important in a relationship: physical attraction or emotional connection?

Both.

Name a movie that you knew would be terrible just from reading the title.

I don’t judge a movie by the title but I know for a fact that every Baz Luhrmann’s movie will suck.

What holiday do you most look forward to?

Christmas!

How is the relationship between you and your parents?

I don’t speak with my mother since the summer of 2018. I see my dad every two/three months.

You’ve got the TV on, but you’re not really watching. What channel is the TV on?

Top crime.

Name a song that never fails to make you happy.

Do you realize - The Flaming Lips.

You know at least one person named Michael. Tell me about him.

He was a childish fuck. Tried to hookup with me right in front of his gf.

If you could pick anywhere to live the rest of your life, where would it be?

Iceland.

Can money buy happiness?

It cannot make it worse.

Do you drink? Smoke? Do drugs? Why, or why not?

I almost don’t drink anymore because I don’t feel like it, I smoke because Ilike it, I don’t do drugs because it’s stupid.

Is there anyone close to you that you know you can’t trust? You don’t have to give names.

Sure is.

Where was your favorite place to go when you were a little kid?

My bedroom. XD

Have you ever spent a night in the hospital?

More than I’d like to remember.

Do you enjoy being with only one or two friends, or with a large group of people?

I hate large groups of people. Too tiring.

Do you like the type of music your parents listen to? Do your parents like the type of music you listen to?

No, not at all.

Have you ever been bullied? Have you ever bullied anyone else?

I’ve been bullied, a lot. Never bullied anyone tho.

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Idk, I’m not that into food. Red meat maybe?

If your partner wanted to wait until marriage before having sex, would you stay in that relationship?

Hell no. Sexual intimacy is important in a relationship.

Do you believe in a god?

Lol no, I’m not stupid.

Of all the social networks in the world, why use Tumblr?

I’m a nostalgic person, what can I say.

What’s your favorite Tumblr tag to track?

Goth aesthetic.

Would you call yourself/your family “middle class?”

No, we were utterly broke XD

Name a TV series you didn’t enjoy until after it ended.

All of them, I watch them after all the hype is gone.

Have you ever bought a product from an infomercial?

Nope.

If you could give up your car and never have to drive again, would you?

No way.

If you go back to one point in time to give advice to yourself, when would you go and what would you say?

Run like hell.

What’s your “quirkiest” habit?

I only have quirk habits.

What is “normal?” Are you normal?

Normal is boring, I’m not normal luckily, never been.

Someone close to you is dying. You have the choice to let this person live for 10 more years, but if you do, you cause the death of 10 strangers. You don’t have to see them die. Do you take the offer?

In a skip second. Sorry guys.

What is one thing you could never forgive?

Lies.

Would you rather be in a relationship after the honeymoon period ends, or be single?

Real relationships start after the honeymoon period.

Is it possible for guys and girls to be just friends?

Of course.

Where do you and your friends go to hang out?

Each others homes, rock clubs.

Write the first paragraph of your obituary.

See you down there bitches.

What is the best TV theme song ever?

Hannibal’s.

When you were young, what would you dream you would be when you grew up?

A pathologist. I was morbid even as a child.

When you’re alone in your own home, do you walk around naked?

No, I have way too many windows.

What gets you out of bed in the morning?

My projects, my husband.

Do you want to have more friends than you have right now?

No, I’m actually ok.

What part of the past year sticks out in your mind?

The ‘one illustration a day’ I did during the lockdown.

You win a scratch-off lottery game that gives you $2000 a week (after taxes) for the rest of your life. Do you keep your job?

Yes, I love to make art. Illustrations, videos, photos and music alike.

Could you be in a long-distance relationship? If you’re in one, what makes yours work?

I’m not into LDR, I like to have my man with me and share the daily things.

What’s the best route to your heart?

My mind and my fantasy, it’s a twisted route.

Have you ever met someone through the internet, then met them in real life?

Yup, and dated them for 4 years.

What is your favorite sport?

Cycling.

What has been troubling you lately?

My body not reacting well the few times that I feed him.

What do you use more often: your intuition or logical reasoning?

Intuition first, logic after. Usually my intuitions are right.

Do you know what makes you happy?

A few, precise things. Art, love, freedom.

Tell me about the last book you read.

I read a criminology book. So fascinating!

What is the nicest compliment you’ve ever been given?

‘Nothing last in your hands’.

Who was your first crush?

A kid from my class back in kindergarten I think.

Do you believe that there is life on other planets?

Yes, I’d love to find Turians somewhere!

Predict what your life will look like a year from now.

Home renovated, my main and secret project on the run, a Rottweiler, a Sphynx and a bike!

Often, people will ask how your last relationship ended. I want to know how it began.

We just looked at each other and BAM. Thunderbolt.

Where is your favorite place to go out and eat?

The sushi place we own.

What is something you want to change about your current situation?

We are waiting for a decent sum of money to arrive.

Early bird or night owl?

Night snake :3

Are there any childhood possessions you still hold on to?

No, not a single one.

Give me an unpopular opinion you have.

Harry Potter is overrated and actually poorly written.

What was the last song that was stuck in your head?

A song from an old Baraofetida’s album a friend made me listen.

Where do you live? Be as general or specific as you want.

Somewhere between Pisa and Lucca, Tuscany.

Do you believe in giving kids medals and trophies for participation?

No, you raise a lot of unique special goddamn snowflakes that way. Yuck.

What was the longest car ride you’ve ever taken?

9 hrs straight.

Have you ever taken part in a protest?

No, not that I recall.

Would you ever use an online dating service?

Nope, lame!

What is your ethnic heritage?

I’m an Italian girl who doesn’t looks Italian at all.

Describe a person that inspires you.

An amazing woman, photographer, videomaker and musician.

Love her work.

If you earn minimum wage doing what you love, would you?

Sure.

Do you believe in luck?

Kinda, I believe in karma more.

Describe the last time you were very angry at someone.

It’s been a while, maybe it was last year when I was really mad at a colleague of mine.

Do you want to live until you’re 100?

Oh god, no.

Do people change? If so, how do you keep a relationship together when both of you start to change?

Will power and hard work.

Have you ever risked a friendship by telling someone you liked them?

I’ve never liked a friend.

Would you rather be alone doing something you enjoy, or doing something you don’t like with your best friends?

I’d rather be alone. In general XD

Do you practice what you preach?

I do my best.

What do you value more in a significant other: Attractiveness or intelligence?

Intelligence, I have no use for a pretty empty box.

Are you hard-headed?

A lot.

Have you ever laughed uncontrollably when it was socially inappropriate?

A couple of times, yeah.

When have you felt most alive?

When I almost died.

Would you prefer to live? A city? The suburbs? The countryside? The mountains?

By the lake.

Do you often skip breakfast?

I always skip breakfast.

How do you know what true love is?

You just know, it strucks you and leaves you almost dead.

Would you want to know the exact date and time you were going to die?

Yes, I don’t like surprises.

Where is “home” for you?

Nowhere, I don’t know what home feels like.

Do you want to be perfect?

I’d love to.

What have you never tried, but would really like to someday? What’s holding you back?

Doing underwater photography and money, of course.

How do you express your creativity?

I draw, I carve wood and bones, I decorate hats, do sculptures, I create and edit videos and do music.

Describe your neighborhood.

A little Tuscan town.

Name something you only liked because it was popular.

Never liked popular things.

Give me the story of your life in six words.

Then she knew she fucked up.

[curious-minx]

Lost Treasures

Short story based around the recently shut down Fletcher, NC thrift store called Lost Treasures. 

Memorabilia store owner Trent Darcy is heaving himself ontop of his store’s rooftop all while carrying his plastic tortoise shell strapped to his back. Upon reaching the roof Trent begins lolling towards his store sign Lost Treasures snuggling up inside of the Old English script letter O, which for a man of Trent’s capacity proved a valiant challenge. Down below, a clearly plagiarized mascot from the Nintendo corporation appears  stenciled across the store’s feeble shopping display. This spritely maintenance man with a goatee and Medterrenan swarthiness  is  waving out while holding a large gold Button behind his back like a smoking gun. His eyes crossed out and replaced with large crude Xs. The city of Hendo pleaded with the memorabilia store owner that his store could be left empty wearing a graceful expanding sticker declaring Foreclosure, For Sale! A man wearing a typical outfit most associated with the death of the working class American’s ambitions, a full khaki suit and denim jacket,  is shouting through his cupped hands heavenwards,  his man is a walking ambonation declares Trent with all of his might, which considering the strains of his orthopedic shell his declarations are only audible to Trent’s own inner ear. Trent begins pacing.

“Mr. Trent Darcy, I beg of you to please come down! I am here on the behalf of te town of Hendo to let you know that you are well within your rights to resist this demolition.  A full on demolition crew is pricey business. I get that. Once they start demolishing your former building they are then likely to spread their bulldozing onwards and outwards  towards just anywhere. They are insatiable and unreasonable degenerates, but at least they’re not the government.. Put that samurai sword down Trent. You’re making me nervous!” as soon as  the khaki denim man mentions his nerves, Marfa Poonce wirls her rifle around and  fires off several rounds, all shots missing around Trent.

Officer Poonce wipes her gun down with an offensive cloth and keeps staring down up at Trent as she says as loudly as anyone would call across a cubicle,“I’m gonna go get me some okra fried donuts do you want anything?” Trent hears each word crystal clear.

“No Marfa! Get the fuck out of here you dirty rotten cop!” spittles the demolition Crew representative, a sinewy and scarred body wearing black out goggles with a tube running from his nose to a device inside his pocket. The rest of his clothes are the same color as his flesh, a gray and chalky. He sizes up the billowing armored cop wielding fetid destruction in all of her puffy and padded horror. Marfa Poonce turns her body camera off and scratches at her badge. She  evaporates into a bile and donut soaked pit of charred organs, billowing around the shopping center, the sound of one thunderhead clapping.

“You understand that I won’t back down. I’m putting the sword away it’s way too sentimental of a sword to be used against a  nobody like you. Now me, my enfeebled struggling botanist wife, and our clefted son are going to be gathered right here. Not inside this lettering but somewhere else nice inside the store, and then you’re going to demolish my store and only then” Trent waddles down from the rooftop and pokes inside the emptied out Lost Treasures, a lone copy of a VHS of that one movie that emotionally scarred you in your childhood that is different for everybody remains in a dust covered box. The demolition representative follows Trent inside, clicking on his head lamp calculating every movement to avoid accumulation of as much of the stench of failed capitalism as possible. The demolition representative  had to go home to his partner who said they could smell him before he’s even thinking about turning into the driveway. He will have to sleep in the underground isolation chamber and constantly hose himself off for hours, steam, rinse, eco-bleach, and then maybe even inject hair dye.

“This is ridiculous. Me and the wrecking crew can’t come swinging blaze a glory while you and your whole brood sit and munching on pocky sticks.”

“Then you’ll construct us an opera  box or some sort of observation deck  in which me and my brood can sit and watch the demolition safely and out of harms way. This is not a negotiation.” Trent begins the slow and careful descent into his car, shaped and designed after an electrical rodent that he always admired since birth but refused to say the name of the creature. The name held too much weight in Trent’s mouth.

“The demolition team build a structure?” The demolition expert is banging on the roof of Trent’s Pickachu car. The Pickachu car alarm begins off which is a recreation of the actual soundbite  of the electrical rat being hit with a rock type attack. Trent heaves himself out of the car, holding back the tears being produced from the shredding and the shocking of his muscles. The demolition representative immediately backs off of the vehicle and leans up against the storefront glass he turns around and then shouts, “Hey isn’t that a copy of Gremlins 3: Rude Awakenings? Christ alive that movie scared the shit out of me! My ma and pa got into so many fights over trying to remember who was the one to blame for exposing me to this curious nightmare. Looks like it's in pretty good condition. Can-can-I have it?” The demolition representative before spitting out the request was already tucking it away in his rubber flesh colored suit.

“Do we have a deal?” Trent scowls and turns his tough guy Doosan Bears baseball cap around and lets the folds of his face meld into one sour pucker.

“Sure sure sure, now get out of here! I will personally see to making sure that You’ll have your safety box,but I can’t say for sure it will be able to fit you and what is sure to be your beastly family. That said the Demolition Experts of Hendo are bonded to their word.” The demolition representative pushes Trent out of the store and locks him out. Trent stumbles backwards and catches himself  his flip flops sticking to the pavement releasing a squelching hiss with every heavy step taken back into his Pickachu car and then drives across the street to an opposite parking lot for a different shopping center and gets into his  actual vehicle of choice the Nerd Van. All of the action figures from franchises big and small,  bobble heads, hula hoopers, and even one Black Buddha all precariously cluttered in salute on his dashboard were shaking with anticipation for his return. Trent tried his best to ignore his icon gang whose only crime was thinking the world of him.

Trent drives the eight miles back to his unspectacular open faced neighborhood comprised with rambling shacks, mcmansions, anonymous trailer parlors and Trent’s squat one story home. The yard, much to the annoyance of his neighbors, was utterly barren rough silty clay and sand except for one proud purple cactus that towered above the Trent residence sharing a blooming bushel’s worth of shade.

Inside the house was devoid of Trent’s wife Delia and son Agnus “The Flex” were nowhere to be seen. Trent flings his shoes off his feet without bending down and collapses into his easy chair. Before allowing himself the grace of a hard earned slumber he made sure to program an alarm on his phone in the morning. He knew he wouldn’t need the alarm because Delia would wake him up anway tending to her screaming mottled plants in the master bathroom she turned into a greenhouse. Agnus would be sizzling up some kind of different egg, he made sure to have a different type of egg for every day of the week, Trent kept getting mysterious charges for parrot eggs and want to bruise Agnus’ ego black and rude, but he always managed to dodge Trent’s questioning. Sometimes he would just stuff money in Flint’s cup of chalky morning Jose.

Trent woke up to his phone’s alarm feebly wheezing as if the phone was mocking Trent’s condition. Trent plugs the phone in and blearily searches the house  for Delia and Agnus who remain elusive. They probably beat him there. Knowing how much they wanted to see all of his hopes and dreams get flattened out was the kind of bonding time each was hoping was going to fix all of their internal familial strife. How much longer was Agnus planning on sticking around? Will his mid life crisis be moving out of his parents house? Trent hoped not  and then he found himself openly weeping, calling out for Agnus and Delia resigning to their absent responses and getting himself dressed and ready for the big day. A triple XL tuxedo print t shirt and respectable camouflage khaki trousers with a lot of zippers and pockets, all mostly functioning. He puts on a pair of black dress socks and slips them into his black flip flops and goes outside and sighs at the sight of the Nerd Van missing. He reaches into his apps and summons up a ride share. The ride should only cost $5.99 plus a tip depending on the smell of the car. Trent was willing to pay any price for demolition day.

A ragtag ragoo racer pulls up the driver, a gaunt Mexican woman that looks like a stren vampiric  boarding school teacher in a telenovela with a touch of calibrated goth. Her pouting lips said “hop in and let’s ride,” but her smoky eyes said, “but you’ll not leave the same person.” Fine by Trent who sloshed himself into the back of her sleek and shiny new car that smelled like a Tuscan Leather gimp’s kiss. Trent begins calculating an exorbitant tip.

“You know you can ride in front if you like. Especially if you’re all beat up.” the driver says in a clear and distant voice, a gossamer transmission. How could someone with such striking features, whose expressive face takes up your eyeballs’ entire attention, could have such a feeble and creaky voice/ Trent remains silent and tries to stare out the window covered in pyramid stickers. She manages to get Trent to Lost Treasure in five less minutes than it takes Trent to drive. He wishes he could just get one good glimpse outside to figure out what her route looked like. Four stars, and he tips her five dollars. The powder iceberg blue bullet of a car peels out of the shopping center and drives up into the opposing side of traffic, thankfully there are no oncoming cars and disappears from view.

“Watchu you looking at Trent?” asks Agnus who is wearing a domed helmet and heavy goggles that make his eyes look depthless.

“I think the lady who drove me here may be some kind of famous person. I missed you this morning, and last night too. Where were you and mama bear?” Trent says as he begins the ascent up into the observatory box suspended from a crane. Trent and Agnus squeeze inside the box gasping with air with Delia. Agnus is desperately trying to avoid touching either of his parents by closing his eyes and shaking back and forth.

Lost Treasures is torn down, each pillar and column displaced into rubble, the ceiling scrapped and dismantled, glass raining down in sheets, the whole enterprise is now a dust cloud and debris. The demolition crew makes sure to go about the whole process as solemnly as possible. Turns out having spectators made the whole crew uneasy and where they normally would have triumphed and gone ahead and committed acts of inevitable far reaching destruction on other doomed businesses. The exposed wall of the connecting empty for sale building was covered up with a thick fresh wall of concrete and the demolition crew slinked away without even destroying the observation box. Trent tries calling out  “You’re forgetting  the platinum rule of demolition: Make some smash em’ up fun!”  the demolition representative shrugs and silently responds that they would come back for it some other time. With no one to operate the crane Flint, Agnus and Delia were left stranded and suspended, or they would have been if not for Delia being wise enough to bring along her pocket ivy tucked in her bra. Delia produces thick and stable roping strands of ivy that provide the trapped family with a means of returning to soil.

[thuthao080800]

Great vegan recipes are like gold. Especially when they feature whole foods, and lots of plants. This type of cooking supports your health and overall well-being in important ways. No meat? No dairy? No eggs? Don’t sweat it. There are many other ingredients to get excited about when you’re cooking and eating.

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Mains

Caramelized Tofu

Caramelized strips of tofu served over sautéed shredded brussels sprouts.

Sunshine Pad Thai

One simple trick makes this a turmeric noodle version of a classic.

Last Minute Red Lasagna

This is a true weeknight lasagna. No pre-cooking sauces, no pre-cooking noodles.

Quick Vegan Enchiladas

In the oven in less that ten minutes, and a healthful alternative to all the heavy cheese versions out there. With black beans, sweet potatoes, and a stealthy turmeric boost.

Sushi Bowl

a de-constructed sushi roll – brown rice, tofu, avocado, toasted nori and green onions served with a tangy, sweet citrus-soy dressing.

Rice Porridge

It’s a one pot, effortless, green, nutrient-packed twist on one of my favorite things to eat.

Chia Breakfast Bowl

Vegetarian Paella

Steaming Vegetables

Green Falafel Bowl

Ottolenghi Red Rice and Quinoa

TLT Sandwich

Pan-glazed Tempeh

Weeknight Ponzu Pasta

Soups

Vegetable Noodle Soup

Vegetable noodle soup is as simple, direct, and delicious as it gets. If you’re vegetarian or vegan looking for an alternative to chicken noodle soup, try this!

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

A simple, everyday broccoli soup made special with crusty, mustardy croutons and cheddar cheese.

Immunity Soup

White pepper with jolts of ginger, and stabs of garlic – clear and strong topped with tofu, mushrooms, watermelon radish, and lots of green onions.

Simple Asparagus Soup

A simple asparagus soup – fresh asparagus, new potatoes, a bit of green curry paste, and coconut milk are pureed to make this spring favorite.

Simple Cauliflower Soup

This is the simplest cauliflower soup.

Ribollita

Ribollita is a thick Tuscan stew – dark greens, lots of beans, vegetables, olive oil, thickened with day-old bread.

Green Pea Soup

Miso Tahini Soup

Posole in Broth

Leek Soup with Dill Oil

Salads

Taco Salad

Tempeh taco salad – crushed tortilla chips bring the crunch, black beans and crumbled tempeh coated with taco seasoning brings the substance, and a strong, smoked paprika-apple cider dressing pulls everything together.

Rainbow Noodle Salad

A radiant, color-flecked tangle of noodles, cabbage, shredded carrots, pickled sushi ginger, and an abundance of cilantro, basil, and scallions.

Easy Tomato Pasta Salad

Whole-grain pasta, baby kale, basil, and the best tomatoes you can get your hands on, with a generous drizzle of strong harissa dressing.

Grilled Zucchini Bread Salad

Smash-and-Toss Roasted Potato Salad

Lazy Day Peanut Noodle Salad

Summer Corn Salad

Dips, Snacks and Appetizers

Goth Hummus

Golden Beet Hummus

Billowy and smooth, it’s a boosted hummus for everyday, all-day w/ golden beets, turmeric, and chickpeas.

Turmeric Cashews

Turmeric Cashews tossed with cayenne, nori, and sesame.

Asparagus Tartine

Avocado smeared across toasted day-old slabs of sesame bread, layered with arugula and garlicky caraway asparagus + toasted pepitas.

Roasted Tomato Salsa

Deep, caramelized flavors of roasted tomatoes and onions alongside the smokiness of the chipotles equals the best salsa.

Vegan Nachos

Packed with beneficial spices, cashews, garlic, and grated sweet potatoes, and lasts up to a week refrigerated.

Power Bars

Savory power bars with toasted walnuts, crumbled kale chips, and oil-cured olives.

Muhammara

Traditional red pepper spread originating from Syria made with a fascinating blend of red peppers, walnuts, olive oil, pomegranate molasses.

Mung Bean Hummus

For creamy hummus, without the extra effort, I use mung beans instead. They work beautifully. Top the hummus with shallot oil, fresh chives

Spicy Boosted Nut Butter

Walnut Olive Miso Magic Sauce

Cinnamon Vanilla Sunflower Butter

Roasted Lemon Chutney

Drinks and Desserts

Rhubarb Rosewater Syrup

Perfect on (or in) everything from yogurt, spritzers, waffles, or oatmeal.

Lime, Grapefruit and Ginger Juice

Vitamin C Tea Blend

Hibiscus and rose hips are both Vitamin C power houses. This is a much appreciated tea blend for when an immunity boost is needed.

Homemade Strawberry Almond Milk

Once you’ve tasted homemade almond milk it’s quite difficult to return to store-bought.

No Bake Energy Bites

No-bake energy bites, my favorite alternative to energy bars.

Two-ingredient Candied Citrus Lolipops

Plump, juicy, citrus segments coated in thin, crunchy, sugar shells.

My hope is you’ll find many ideas here to inspire more vegan meals in your home and life. The recipes listed here are vegan, or easily made vegan (with a minor tweak or two). I only list them here if I’ve actually mentioned how to make the recipe vegan in the recipe or in the head notes of the recipe. Here’s a favorite vegan recipe to start!

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La squadra and what i think they would perform at Sanremo 2023 ( i'm choosing between the actual contestants this year )

Risotto ✂️: Paola e Chiara " Furore "

Goth Man would be living the best moment of his life, give him his dance/techno moment with a metallic lookin outfit please. Risotto with a mic is the definition of a Diva

Prosciutto 🍖: Tananai " Tango "

This is just my thirsty tuscan ass simping over the both of them...In my mind i can imagine Prosciutto singing this song to me, with a hoarse and deep voice...lifting my chin slowly....* faints *

Formaggio 🧀: Colla Zio " Non mi va "

Formaggio is laid back enough to sing this with their same energy, he would just vibe and have fun with the bandmates and audience ( Also give the cheeseman pastel wardrobe please )

Illuso 🔎: Anna Oxa " Sali ( canto dell'anima) "

They are basically the same person, and Illuso screaming at top of his lungs looking like the lovechild of Narcissa Malfoy and Stevie Nicks is honestly a mood.

Melone 🍈: "Rosa Chemical " Made in Italy "

Do i need really to say more? C'mon i think this masterpiece speak for itself and our favourite Toscanino Meloncino

( also i piedi made in italy 👀👀👀🤣🤣🤣)

Ghiaccio 🧊: Lazza " Cenere "

Has the right amount of angst and sadness that i think would suit Ghiaccio a lot. But honestly is just cause Blanco isn't a contestant this year, because Ghiaccio destroying roses and outraging the whole city of Sanremo? Yes please

Pesci 🐟: Sethu " Cause Perse "

Just because this poor guy is basically in last place and if Pesci was a Sanremo's contestant....he would have the same fate lol. We still love you sethu 🤣🤣

My jojo oc would sing this song 👉👈, please don't judge me 😭😭

I know it's not on the Sanremo list but is totally her vibe 👉👈🩷

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How to plan an Italian Vacation Trip of Your Dreams | Focus

Ah Italy! There’s so much to love about the country – the beautiful countryside, the exceptional cuisine, the warm people and the many sites to see. No wonder this is a popular destination for exclusive weddings, fabulous vacations, and memory-making trips.

Whether you’re travelling alone, with family, or in a group, there’s something for everyone in Italy. Plan Custom Trips To Italy – Plan The Italian Vacation Trip Of Your Dreams to enjoy the rich culture and beauty the country is filled with.

Here are a few ways in which you can make your vacation fun:

Tuscany – What better way to enjoy Italy than with a tour of the gorgeous landscape of Tuscany? Start your trip in the capital city of Florence. Make your way to the Uffizi Gallery with its priceless Renaissance art. If you’re in the mood for some shopping and culture, the Ponte Vecchio is the place to be – an ancient bridge lined with stores featuring fascinating jewelry. The city also boasts a 13th century palace and the instantly recognizable Florence Cathedral.

Visit the town of Siena and take in the sites there. It’s one of the most frequented places in the country and it’s not hard to see why. From its centre that is an UNESCO declared World Heritage Site to the Cathedral with its Goth-Roman influences, there’s a lot to see and explore here. The Cathedral dates back to the 12th century, and a climb up the staircase will give you a visual treat – the entire city at your feet. Of special note are the pulpit and the library.

There’s no way you wouldn’t have heard about Chianti wine, and you’ll be delighted to know that the region is only a short trip away from Siena. Spend a day wine tasting and exploring some of the oldest and most renowned wineries in the region. Of special note is the Chianti Classico region with over 7000 hectares of vineyards.  If you’d like to explore the wine more, why not consider a cooking class with an emphasis on Tuscan cuisine?

Apart from Siena, you can also include trips to Montalcino, the Saint Antimo Abbey, San Gimignano and Monteriggioni .

Lake Como – When a certain Hollywood superstar has a home here, you know that one thing Lake Como is – exclusive. With its gorgeous waterfront properties and its breath-taking gardens, this is a holiday of the slow-paced kind. At the same time, that doesn’t mean it’s not exciting and glamourous as well! A definite place to see is Villa Carlotta with its expansive and beautiful gardens. But the ‘pearl’ of Como is surely Bellagio. The fact that it has the best of all worlds is an understatement, and when you visit Bellagio, you’ll see why. From the 14th century Villa Serbelloni to the relatively new (1810) Villa Melzi, if plants and flowers are your thing, then this is heaven indeed. Apart from the lake, feast your eyes on the majestic mountains and spot some celebrity homes, too. Como is famous for its locally produced silk, so if you’re shopping, look for items featuring local silk.

If you’re thinking of honeymoon destinations, Italy can never be too far from your mind. The country that gave the world romance has so many places for couples in love.  When it comes to love, there’s no place more suited than Venice. Take a gondola and gaze up at the sky, listen to the songs of the boatmen, and enjoy your time together. Head to Rome and wish for more love at the Trevi Fountain or just sit at the Spanish Steps and watch the world go by. Or, enjoy the magnificent views of the Italian Riviera. Words can’t begin to describe the gorgeous scenery here, including coastal villages, wide expanses of beaches, magnificent views of the water, and much more. Everything beautiful awaits you at Cinque Terre. Whether it’s a visit to the National Park, boat rides, exciting hikes, or wine tasting sessions, this region has it all. Keeping you company through your adventure of love is the utterly beautiful Mediterranean Sea.

The honeymoon is also a time to make memories. That includes the meals you partake in as well. Feast on world famous Italian dishes like focaccia bread, minestrone soup and ravioli. The catch of the day will ensure fresh seafood for you and your love to enjoy. The delicate fragrance of rosemary, basil, and porcini makes for a feast for all senses. And all of this is partnered with only the freshest of olive oil and the tastiest of wines. This is a trip you will not forget.

If you want to do a gentle meandering trip through the country, that’s possible too. To coincide with the month of love, Venice hosts the Carnevale di Venezia in February. Fourteen days of fun await you. The horse race of Tuscany, the Palio Di Siena, happens in the months of July and August. It is truly fast-paced entertainment. In July too is the Festival di Spolento that pays tribute to music and art. If you’re a religious person, the Feast of San Gennaro in Naples in September is a special moment to be part of.

Wherever you choose to go in Italy, work with a tour company that is certified and reputable to enjoy a lovely Italian holiday.

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Giorno Quarentadue: Toscania Living la Dolce Vitta, life couldn’t get much sweeter// Marina and the Diamonds . . . I’m marking the date right now as the best day I’ve had in Italy so far! Today, @shelbotter, @izabellapassero and took a day trip to Rapolano Terme, Cortona, and traveled the roads of Tuscany all day. We started the day bright and early soaking our cares away in a beautiful thermal bath that has been used since the Roman times. (though has since been renovated into a luxury spa) The sulfur was an interesting aroma and all of our silver jewelry turned black on contact with the minerals but it was so nice to be able to lounge in the warm waters. After that we where whisked away to a nearby vineyard, and took a tour of the premises. There they mainly produced Chianti and other traditional red Tuscan wines, but also produce their own olive oil! Later we sat down for a literal feast for a lunch and wine tasting where I put all of my knowledge from class to work, and it was legitimately the most fun I’ve had at a wine tasting (though my 21st birthday is coming up so if anyone wants to chauffeur me around the VA wine country 😉) After, we wound our way to Cortona and got to walk through the cobblestone streets, eating the essential Gelato and taking in the amazing Mountain View. I know this may sound naïve but I had no idea that mountains could be so massive!! Tuscany is so beautiful, I t’s insane. All in all it was an amazing day and I’m so blessed I was able to experience it. #studyabroad #study #rapolanoterme #cortona #tuscany #gothgoth #gothic #goth #gothgirl #ootd #swimwear #ss18 #fashionblogger #fashion #fashiondesign #fashionmajor #fashiondesigner #summergoth #alt #alternative #girlswithpiercings #girlswithtattoos #altgirl #altmodel #gothgirl #gothmodel #model #italy #italian #travel (at Rapolano Terme)