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12 Trends to Watch in 2023—As Seen at Natural Products Expo East...and the brands that help meet the demand!

As we head into 2023, we are reminded of all the amazing trends and brands we saw at Natural Products Expo East this past September in Philadelphia, and how they are sure to shape 2023. We saw a lot of evolution in existing trends, and many new trends on the horizon. Hands down, the overarching trend of the show was sustainability. Read up on the latest in Natural Products Trend Forecast: Sustainability Rules in 2023.

There’s lots more on the horizon, too. Read on for more of what we spotted at Natural Products Expo East that is shaping the industry for 2023!

Globally Inspired Flavors

Thai tea, the mega-famous drink known for its bright color, sweet flavor, and use in Boba Teas, became a pantry must-have since Thaiwala released its shelf-stable concentrate, which is easy to store, easy to prepare, and perfect to enjoy hot or cold. Authentic Thaiwala brings the experience of drinking an artfully crafted tea that sources the perfect ingredients to honor Thailand’s recipe and packages it for a personal moment anyone can enjoy from the comfort of their couch.

Sanzo is the first Asian inspired sparkling water brand, bringing traditional Asian flavors with a modern taste to the U.S. market. Their sparkling water uses real fruit and has no added sugar. For some, these flavors are a taste of home; for others, they are a new source of discovery. Sanzo is excited to offer authentic flavors in the most delicious way. The gap in market between the modern, clean label of the new-age “American” brands and the preservative and sugar-laden labels of the legacy Asian brands is what inspired company founder Sandro Roco.

Afar Foods is breaking the mold of protein bar brands that think sugar = flavor. Featuring savory, global flavors and a crunchy texture, their protein bars will satisfy hunger and cravings with 90% less sugar than other bars. A multi-destination trip around the world, with all four tasty flavors in one box. Frequent flyer miles not included.

Marco Sweets & Spices is a culinary ice cream inspired by international cuisine. Perfect for entertaining, gifting, or devouring by yourself. Mouthwatering flavors like Aztec chocolate, Thai coco-lime, Turkish mocha allow you to experience other cultures form the comfort of your own home.

Inspired by its 10-year history as a Beijing street food restaurant, Mr. Bing Chili Crisp is an intensely flavorful, crispy condiment. Made with four peppers of complimentary heat, smokiness, fruitiness and umami-rich mushroom powder, and a crunchy punch of garlic and onion, it brings the flavor of Northern China home to elevate everyday meals with a burst of heat and just enough sweetness.

Miyoshi Oil & Fat Co. has been leading the Japanese market in all things oil and fat for over 100 years. Breaking into the U.S. market, there is now a product for every type of fat or oil need. They offer a wide range of versatile products that include food-based products like margarine, shortening, lard, powdered fats and oils and whipping cream but also industrial soaps, other industrial fats and oils, textile treatment agents, antifoaming agents and more.

Foods with Function

Hazel the Health Nut from Oregon Orchards is sharing all of the benefits of hazelnuts from their versatility to their nutritional components like omega 6 and 9, high folate, vitamins B1 and E, and protein. Oregon Orchards provides the best quality hazelnut products like baking, candied and snacking hazelnuts along with extra virgin and refined hazelnut oil, brought to you by Hazelnut Growers of Oregon.

Nush Foods is a small-batch business baking low-carb snacks that contain clean ingredients and are grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, and paleo! Nush helps get you off the sugar-and-carb roller coaster by satisfying your appetite with protein, fiber, and balanced fats. They are super quick and easy, just pop open the bag and enjoy one of the already made keto cakes.

Broma is focused on elevating the ordinary with wholesome, nutrient-packed ingredients. They use all the good, like cacao, lentils, almonds, and coconut sugar, and none of the bad. They believe functional foods can also be tasty. Their spreadable, creamy almond butters are a complete protein (almonds + lentils = perfect combination!) and contains all 9 essential amino acids that your body needs as well as micronutrients like fiber, iron and folate that people often miss in their diets.

Three Dads Superfood Popcorn is a hit with kids and adults. Made by, as the name implies, three dads who are committed to making nutritious quality snacks that you can be proud to serve your family. A whole grain that originated in the Americas, corn has been part of the human diet for around 9,000 years. Their corn is organic and comes from a family farm in California and is popped by air, not oil. While most popcorn is soaked in oil and popped in a kettle, they pop their corn using nothing more than hot air.

Brightfull is your superfood blend of essential vitamins that support memory and mental wellness. Cognitive decline begins 18 years before the first symptoms and Alzheimer’s clinical diagnosis. Brightfull BLEND delivers nutrients that help take care of memory.

The Power of Ayurveda

The Ayurveda Experience is the most recognized and trusted place for Ayurvedic products delivering safe, natural and effective products made of pure, potent herbs and ingredients in time-tested formulations, based on the 5000-year-old science of life. With a store in LA and more to come, you can experience the unique and original products and ingredients used in Ayurveda.

CANE’d is revolutionizing sugarcane juice among cultures and increasing awareness about its nutritional benefits. Their juice blends are 100% natural, Non-GMO Verified, have no added sugar and are fresh cold pressed to contain all the nutrients that are present in the raw fruits and vegetables. Their juice blends boost immune function and provide natural hydration. Their blends enhance the nutritional properties and flavors of sugarcane juice by pairing it with healthy fruits and Ayurvedic ingredients.

Sober Curious

Three Spirit is a non-alcoholic beverage brand harnessing the power of plants to create functional beverages packed with benefits. Rooted in alchemy and focused on flavor, the Three Spirit team brings complexity and depth to alternative spirits and wine in a way that hasn’t been seen before. Whether you need to boost your mood or unwind, Three Spirit has a drink for everyone, whether you are totally sober, trying to cut back, or just want to mix things up.

AVEC is flavor-forward and perfectly balanced, taking the guesswork out of making a delicious drink, whether you mix them with spirit-free liquors or full-proof spirits. Their light effervescence makes them a pleasure to sip solo, too. Avec means ‘with’ in French. Because ‘with’ is what this is all about. These beverages are made specifically to be mixed with. Born from the belief that mixers should be healthier, tastier and real. Made for the moments, places, and people you feel your best with.

Cheers is a brand of products designed to help you feel better the day after drinking alcohol. They are dedicated to fun, responsible, and health-conscious alcohol consumption. Their products are designed to keep you healthy, whether you drink a little, a lot, or not at all.

Ritual Zero Proof is the zero-calorie liquor replacement meaning zero alcohol and zero regrets. Simply replace traditional spirits like tequila, vodka, gin, etc. with Ritual to make a non-alcoholic version, or swap out half the hard stuff for a low abv version. Whether yo are dieting, driving, training, making a baby, taking a break, staying up late, getting up early, or just don’t want to, Ritual has you covered.

Elevated Beverages

Straight from the earth to you, the mountain spring water in Chlorophyll Water is bottled at the source, a preserved natural resource deep in the Pennsylvania mountains protected from all elements by a 1,500-acre forest. Chlorophyll is a vital plant pigment that can assist in promoting healthy alkaline pH levels, oxygenating the body, boosting energy levels, detoxifying the body, providing a source of vitamin A, C and D, and so much more.

Twrl Milk Tea is the better-for-you milk tea latte (aka tea latte or boba tea) that’s ready to enjoy anytime, anywhere! Using ethically sourced organic tea, plant-based milk and low-glycemic sugars, their passion is creating a delicious, guilt-free treat! This organic fair-trade, nitro infused tea uses pea milk for its low sugar and carb content and can be enjoyed hot or cold.

Welcome to the Rubyverse, a flavorful world of less sugar with Ruby, a line of organic, unsweetened, 0 calorie, delicious, refreshing, magical, amazing, spectral red hibiscus water, available in sparkling or still. Brewed the right way, hibiscus tastes like dried cherries–nice & tart (and a little sweet). It will wake your taste buds up and take them on a wonderful trip.

URJA is the first premium pink coconut water in the market. It comes straight from the source, cold crafted and 100% pure, that is why their coconut water is always pink. It’s the mother’s seal of freshness, from Kerala, the land of coconuts.

Morning Wood Bloody Mary Mix is a premium craft bloody mary mix made in West Des Moines, Iowa. As bloody mary lovers, they found it hard to find the perfect mix. That inspired them to create Morning Wood Bloody Mary. Unlike they competition, they value serving a premium product that is free from artificial coloring, adulterants, and impurities. They aim to be a nationally recognized brand with a grasp of several large markets.

Nourish Cold Pressed Juices are pressed at their farmhouse kitchen facility in Kennett Square, PA using the professional grade Goodnature X-1 juicer. They understand a good juice starts with good agriculture, and that quality organic ingredients make the best tasting juices. Supporting local farmers and small businesses is a part of their mission and lifestyle, but they take it a step further: Nourish is USDA Certified Organic, Non-GMO, and the only Certified B Corp cold pressed juice company in the United States.

Fresh Takes on Childhood Favorites

Your favorite pizza bagels and pizza rolls are reimagined by Snow Days. Organic pizza bites loaded with vegetables, grass-fed mozzarella and 10g of protein, these delicious and healthy eats are made with organic ingredients and zero empty calories. They took all the unnatural things out of pizza bites and replaced them with organic, grain-free ingredients so you can finally feel free to enjoy what you love.

Chubby Snacks is updating the traditional peanut butter and jelly sandwich, so you never have to decide between nutritious and delicious. They take tasty convenience to the next level with nostalgic flavors and healthy ingredients. So yeah, your mom might’ve made a good PB&J, but they make the best. Now, the only question is…are you a grape or a strawberry person?

Mompops was founded by the mother and son team of Sandra and Issa Ostrander, with the goal of creating a healthy treat that everyone can enjoy. The ice-pop is an American classic dating back to 1905. It’s a treat that generates a smile and brings to mind fun and carefree times. They wanted to recreate that feeling with a healthy twist, so they made all natural pops that are plant-based, kosher, free of the top 8 allergens, use real fruits and never any concentrates and no added cane sugar.

Meet your new healthy soda, Super Natural, that actually tastes like soda. A soda with zero sugar, zero calories and nothing artificial. Coming in nostalgic flavors of the sodas you grew up with like Cola, Lemon-Lime, Baja Best and Dr. Best. It is your classic full-bodied soda, just without any of the stuff that destroys your health.

Better-For-You Snacking

Artisan Tropic is a family business making wholesome Plantain and Cassava snacks to improve the quality of life for their customers, employees, and their families. After the Guzman family moved to Charlotte, NC, Maca was diagnosed with autoimmunity. The Guzmans exhausted medical options and ended up trying a holistic approach. They became passionate about food and nutrition and used that passion as the vision for starting a healthy snack brand called Artisan Tropic.

Freestyle Snacks brings together high quality, flavorful olives grown in Greece with convenient, liquid-free pouch packaging. The brand aims to unleash the freedom to snack with a delicious, healthy, and seamless way to satisfy any savory craving. The snack is low calorie, plant based, sugar-free, and filled with heart healthy fats. The product will initially be available in three flavors: Kalamata Olives Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Green Olives Lemon Garlic, and Green Olives Hot & Spicy.

Chickease snackable chickpeas are a tasty, healthy, 100% natural chickpea snack that is packed with flavor and is perfectly packable (and snackable). Never dry, on-the-fly, easy peasy, all for meezy! They’re the perfect plant-based pick-me-up on the go, with no refrigeration, no preservatives, no worries. A savory source of protein and nutrients, cooked from scratch and bursting with Mediterranean flavors. Snack fresh and healthy anywhere, anytime.

A light, airy and crisp popcorn bar packed full of savory tastiness, Wowza is a gluten-free snack with no preservatives. With three flavors to choose from (caramel, chocolate and blueberry), you’ll surely find a Wowza in every bite.

France knows a thing or two about decadent desserts, and Petit Pot offers all of that delicious tradition in a convenient, petite jar. This delightful dessert is naturally gluten free and made with the best organic, local ingredients. With reusable jars and sustainable packaging, Petit Pot is a treat you can feel good about enjoying.

Innovations in Animal Products

BUF Creamery is committed to making 100% grass fed, free-range, award-winning cheese. Inspiration came while riding a horse through their farms. As they watched the bufalas grazing on fourth-generation farms in Colombia, they thought why not make mozzarella di bufala? At BUF, their attention to detail has allowed them to create the exquisite taste of their cheese. They are committed to crafting delicious, healthy and responsible cheeses all from the milk of free ranging & grass-fed water buffalo.

Fourth-generation butcher, Cara Nicoletti, grew up working at her family’s butcher shop outside of Boston. Seemore came to life after she started to explore ways to get her customers to consume less meat. The answer? Sausages. These sausages are making an impact by offsetting carbon emissions, using humanely raised meat, up to 35% fresh veggies, using less meat, not going meatless to help you eat meat responsibly and adding more nutrients and less calories.

Tired of settling for bland, boring food for herself and her family due to their food allergies, Ashley Kohn set out to develop the best tasting beef jerky, Prevail Jerky. It is free of allergens and additives and made with real, clean ingredients to show that healthy food can be delicious. Using 100% grass-fed and free-range turkey, Prevail is available in 5 crave worthy flavors.

Sips with Prebiotics & Probiotics

A boost, a breath of fresh air, a bio-benefit…that’s Better Booch. The fermented tea isn’t just an ancient tradition or immune supporting tonic, it’s good enough to make you say mmm, and refreshing enough to make you go ahhhh. It’s a drink that makes sense just about anywhere you take it; have it with your people or enjoy it just for you. So, crack open a cold one–with cred.

From the makers of Mother’s Kombucha comes Agua Bucha, a sparkling water infused with kombucha. Which means you’re getting a crisp, refreshing bubbly beverage with the added benefits of B vitamins and organic acids. Best of all, it’s low in calories and sugar, all organic, and easy to enjoy. Just a delicately flavored sparkling water with lots to love and nothing to hide.

WildWonder is the world’s first sparkling prebiotic and probiotic beverage for gut health. The flavors are inspired by heritage and taste like a California produce stand. WildWonder combines the two crucial components for a healthy gut – live probiotics and prebiotic fiber, supported by functional herbs and luscious fruits for a delicious and holistic approach to gut health.

GoodBelly is probiotic juice that uses the probiotic strain called Lactobacillus plantarum 299v (LP299V®), a probiotic that has over two decades of demonstrated safe and effective use and has been subject to over 60 human clinical trials. GoodBelly chose this scientifically backed strain from the very start because it has been shown to be one of the most effective probiotics on the market supporting digestive health, which is where overall health begins.

Gut-Friendly Fare

Bonafide Provisions was created by a mom and Clinical Nutritionist who used a whole food approach as the cornerstone of her nutritional practice because food has the power to change lives. They promise to make their products the same way you would in your own kitchen (NO shortcuts, NO funky ingredients, ever). They use only the highest-quality, certified organic ingredients to deliver wellness-promoting foods that are made from the cleanest ingredients and taste like homemade (if not better!).

Bone Brewhouse has mastered the timeless tradition of slow-simmered, delicious bone broth. And now, whether you’re on the go, or at home preparing your favorite recipe, you can enjoy nutrient-rich, bone broths to nourish your body, inside and out. Bone Brewhouse allows you to make wellness a delicious daily routine in an instant with their easy-to-digest and gut-friendly, deliciously sippable, instant bone broths.

Not everything that is low FODMAP is actually good for your health. That’s why Gourmend Foods is committed to bringing you whole, clean, low FODMAP essentials free of all fillers, additives and preservatives. Only real food to help you lead a healthier life. They are on a mission to make low-FODMAP foods more flavorful and healthier and are committed to finding ways for everyone to enjoy cooking and eating delicious meals.

Dalci gut-healthy brownies and blondies are made with organic, non-GMO fair trade dark chocolate, almond butter and avocado oil. Every brownie is crafted with premium gut-healthy ingredients that are ethically sourced and organic so you can indulge what you crave, happily (and free of stomach bloat or side effects). Now you can enjoy clean desserts that actually taste good and are actually clean.

Chef Curated Culinary Experiences

Founded in 2002, Sticky Fingers is your home for 100% plant-based delicious treats. They offer Bake-It-Yourself and Decorate-It-Yourself kits as well as Ready-To-Eat cookies, brownies, cupcakes, and more. And it all ships nationwide, because they believe everyone deserves access to plant-based sweets. They are located in Washington, D.C., so if you’re in town, visit them for even more plant-based goodies.

Washington D.C. natives might also recognize Laoban Dumplings from Union Market. They are now available in the freezer section to be enjoyed anywhere. Laoban has taken the classic Chinese dumplings and reimagined them in a modern way. They are coming up with fun new combinations, trying to keep things fresh and fun, but still trying to maintain that authenticity.

From NYC to events around the country, and now at home in your freezer, Big Mozz brings the best tasting mozzarella sticks to you. Often called the world’s tastiest, cheesiest, and authentically crafted mozzarella sticks. Your tastebuds won’t know what hit ‘em. Freezer to oven (or air fryer) yummy goodness in minutes. The best party food ever, made from the best ingredients they can find.

This Little Goat is Chef Stephanie Izard’s brand of sauces, spices, and everything crunch inspired by flavors from her award-winning restaurants. When your everyday meals could use a little something, This Little Goat has a sauce, spice mix, or crunchy topping for the job. It’s time to spice up your salads, snazzify your soups, and just generally up your meal game, because This Little Goat goes on anything.

Greener HABA & Home Goods

The Unscented Company was born from the belief that clean doesn’t have to smell like lemons, berries, oranges or mountain forest. The company believes clean can simply smell fresh and that we would all be better for it. They have expanded wellness beyond the traditional spectrum. They believe that healthier home and body care products can make a difference. That’s why they created effective unscented home and body care smartly designed for conscious living. Because healthy households make for a healthier world.

MomRemedy is a family friendly Everything Household Cleaner and Stain Remover that is hydrogen-peroxide based and naturally scented with citrus. The cleaning collection can safely be used for cleaning throughout your entire home. This line allows you to reduce the need for multiple cleaning products with one powerful Hydrogen Peroxide based cleaner. Have peace of mind knowing your cleaning products are safe for the whole family, yet effective enough to clean up the messes of each member.

Epsom-It is your Epsom salt soak without the tub. Their unique natural formula of concentrated pure Epsom salt fortified with Arnica aids in muscle cramps and nerve pain. Epsom-It is a concentrated Epsom salt lotion that is 5x more concentrated than a bath, because honestly, who has time to soak everything pain strikes?

STOKES Firestarters is the easiest and most effective fire starter, made from all-natural recycled materials, allowing you to start your fireplace, wood stove, charcoal grill, or campfire without the use of harmful accelerants.

As the industry pioneer in ear health, Wally’s Natural is aware of how important it is to take care of oneself. More than three decades ago, a family’s quest to find a solution for their young son’s ear problems evolved into a mission to provide families everywhere with the best ear products. Their wellness tools help to ensure healthier ear canals and a happier life. Wally’s Natural candling offers a euphoric experience that soothes, calms, and relaxes. Their organic oil comforts and cleans, and the scrub is designed for children to clean their ears with ease.

Nature’s Fusions was founded in 2009 by brothers David and CJ Peterson. What began as a small essential oil distribution company for family and friends, quickly grew to what it is today: a leading provider of 100% pure, natural, and authentic essential oils and other all-natural products. Whether you’re new to essential oils or a seasoned aficionado, they’re here to assist you on your journey towards optimal wellness.

More to come at Natural Products Expo West 2023

It is hard to believe that this is just a handful of the trends and brands we noticed. An honorable mention we saw was seed paper. Seed paper is paper made embedded with seeds. After using the paper, it can be planted directly into soil, which can then grow into live plants. Many brands did this with their businesses card, Freestyle Snacks being one of them.

We are expecting to see these trends be a big part of 2023 and shape the naturals product. Natural Products Expo West will occur in Anaheim, CA from March 7 – 11, 2023. These trends along with many others are sure to be on display.For more trends,

read the latest from trendspotter Nancy Trent

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babysprouseisart · 4 years

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tag game! get to know me

tagged by: the darling Anna @edamamechips, thank you <3 Sorry, my dear, that I am answering so late, I appreciate your mention, and thank you for not forgetting me!

1. what is the color of your hairbrush? dark blue with black

2. name a food you never eat. liver or fish soup with cod/mackerel (I only accept trout/salmon soup, and it's not because I'm so rich or biased, I just don't like the smell of other fish)

3. are you typically too warm or too cold? if we are talking about temperature of the body, then - too cold, for sure, It’s because I have vegetative-vascular dystonia

4. what were you doing 45 minutes ago? I was taking the English grammar olympiad (contest)

5. what’s your favorite candy bar? Bounty bar or the sesame bar, cause I really love coconut and sesame

6. have you ever been to a professional sports game? no (if only the figure skating is considered a sport, then - yes)

7. what is the last thing you said out loud? ‘fuck it’ (not kidding)

8. what is your favorite ice cream? I like sherbet, fruit ice and a cone with any filling, but more with currant jam or chocolate.

9. what was the last thing you had to drink? had? a whole glass of water (for medicinal purposes)

10. do you like your wallet? I don’t work, don’t have any wallet, only some pocket money

11. what is the last thing you ate? soup and bread with ketchup and tomatoes, I suppose

12. did you buy any new clothes last weekend? nah

13. what’s the last sporting event you watched? Ummm, I sometimes watch F1 (Formula 1) with my brother (he plays it on his phone so fucking loud, so, yeah, here I am again, and I don’t now it is countable, but anyways)

14. what is your favorite flavor of popcorn? sweet popcorn is my favourite

15. who is the last person you sent a text message to? I rarely send text messages (SMS), cause I have a pushbutton phone right now, and it takes a lot of time to send a text message, but I have messaged my classmate by telegram using computer recently.

16. ever been camping? no (only had been in the forest searching the mushrooms several times and had a quick bite sitting on the glade)

17. do you take vitamins? yes, I often take ascorbic acid

18. do you regularly attend a place of worship? no, just on occasions sometimes

19. do you have a tan? no, why? And it’s weird, cause: 1) It’s autumn and it is getting colder and colder and it is raining sometimes, so no almost sun and 2) I NEVER get a tan, I just immediately get burned under the open rays of sunshine.

20. do you prefer chinese or pizza? hmmm, I remember trying chinese food and I getting sick after, and I haven’t tried it again, so I am not completely familiar with it, I don't know if I really enjoy it, that’s why - pizza

21. do you drink your soda through a straw? nooo... But fun fact: I love drinking soda with a loaf or with drying with poppy seeds

22. what color socks do you usually wear? I usually wear beige nylon socks (with shoes) or white socks (with sneakers)

23. do you ever drive above the speed limit? I don’t drive by myself at all, but, yeah, my brother and dad do sometimes

24. what terrifies you? a lot of things actually... Like, death of the relatives, upcoming exams, unfairness of life (more like irritates me), poverty, war, the possibility of non-reciprocal love, violence, cruelty, drunkenness and drug addiction of the partner and suffering with a child alone, I do not know, there are other fears, like heights and spiders, but much simpler...

25. look to your left, what do you see? notebooks and telephone

26. what chore do you hate most? cleaning the kitchen and mopping the floor

27. what do you think of when you hear an australian accent? I feel curious and think about australia: kangaroo, coalas, Sydney, Stewart and Meghan (native speakers with whom we sometimes have classes), the tribes, the heat

28. what’s your favorite soda? Duchess, Mojito, Schweppes

29. do you go in a fast food place or just hit the drive thru? 50/50, sometimes I don’t have time to sit inside, and sometimes, when, for example, I hang out with my friends, I go inside and sit there eating

30. what’s your favorite number? I don’t have one and only, it changes every time, let it be 25, my birthday number

31. who’s the last person you talked to? my brother, Alexey

32. favorite meat? beef I think, but I also love chicken

33. last song you listened to? oh, God, grant me memory it was daytime and now it's evening... I think it was “What you do to me” by John Legend

34. last book you read? errr, only school programe, so - “Sotnikov” by V. Bykov”, Russian story about war

35. favorite day of the week? according to the school timetable - monday, and in general - friday

36. can you say the alphabet backwards? ohhh, no, i am so silly, yeah?

37. how do you like your coffee? I like coffee in any shape, form or whatever, just give me coffee and I am yours... *winks*

Just kidding, I really love latte (with milk)

38. favorite pair of shoes? actually, I love my autumn boots, they are cute and fit anything

39. time you normally get up? at half past 6am at weekdays or at 11am on the weekends

40. what do you prefer, sunrise or sunsets? sunsets are my love

Just look at this:

41. how many blankets are on your bed? one currently, cause it’s pretty warm still

42. describe your kitchen plates: ummm, i don’t know what does this exactly mean, but...we have the flat small plates, they are mostly white with a pattern of flowers, or deeper, with a gold border (border) or with a pattern, there are also salad bowls of different colors and saucers for tea or lemon

43. describe your kitchen at the moment: what? okay, there is now soup and stuff cooking, kettle boiling, my brother is washing dishes and so on, we have only one finished part of the kitchen (white cabinets, table), a bit old stove, sink, spices and microwave on the windowsill, some other small things, we have a gas boiler there too...

44. do you have a favorite alcoholic drink? I don’t drink alcohol AT ALL, I have only tried energy drink (with caffeine)

45. do you play cards? yep, but rarely

46. what color is your car? I don’t have a car as I don’t drive

47. can you change a tire? again, for the 29325932 time - no car no problems

48. your favorite state or province? in our country there aren’t states, but I love the silent sceneric places, near the sea or lake, or river, I dont’ know, somewhere like this... Also, if we are considering other places, I love and would like to visit California, Florida, Oregon

49. favorite job you’ve had? to be honest, I haven’t had the job, only was planning to get one

tagging: @hbiccjsblog, @aliciarm, @cs-bh22, @raymondebidochonlifechoices, @aussiejonesandsprouse, @monia-sprousehart and anyone who wants!

#tag games #game #tag #get to know me

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imacrowcawcaw · 4 years

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Tagged by @beautifulcinephile @satans-helper @therealswanqueen @shes-outta-sight @mountainofthesunn thank you!!!!

1. What is the color of your hairbrush? Hot pink and black

2. What is a food you never eat? Beans and mushrooms eughhh

3. Are you typically too warm or too cold? Too warm, it's why I wear skirts, flip flops, and tank tops all year round lol

4. What were you doing 45 minutes ago? Uhh eating chocolate pudding I think

5. What is your favorite candy bar? Reeses or twix

6. Have you ever been to a professional sporting event? Yes! I go to an A's (baseball) game with my grandparents once or twice a year, it's really the only sport I'm even somewhat into

7. What is the last thing you said out loud? "Are you fucking kidding me" cause the dog shit on the carpet again...

8. What's your favorite kind of ice cream? Hmm, I really want mint chip rn so I'll go with that

9. What was the last thing you had to drink? Water

10. Do you like your wallet? Meh? I mean it works but it doesn't have snaps or anything to keep it closed... I really liked my last wallet though! My mom got it in the 90s then gave it to me, it was blue velvet with embroidered flowers in burgundy, forest green, and mustard

11. What was the last thing you ate? Chocolate pudding

12. Did you buy any new clothes last weekend? Lol no. I have a feeling everyone will say no to this now

13. What was the last sporting event you watched? I don't regularly watch sports so the baseball game I went to in... who fucking knows sometime in August maybe??

14. What is your favorite flavor of popcorn? Butter, all the way!

15. Who is the last person you sent a text message to? My wonderful friend and future roommate @ryetheruler

16. Have you ever gone camping? Yes! Every year at least once, I love going out into the woods

17. Do you take vitamins? No

18. Do you go to church every Sunday? Nope, I'm an atheist

19. Do you have a tan? My arms and chest are hella tan cause I always wear tank tops but the rest of me is ghostly

20. Do you prefer Chinese food or pizza? Well I *prefer* pizza but I'm technically intolerant to most of the ingredients so

21. Do you drink your soda with a straw? Nope! Well not from the can. And I rarely drink soda anyways

22. What color socks do you usually wear? Any color, though I don't wear any pattern but stripes or plain

23. Do you ever drive above the speed limit? Can't drive, but my mom does so I'm used to it. Anything below 70 feels fucking slowwww

24. What terrifies you? Spiders, ladders, getting back to "regular" life

25. What do you see when you look to the left? My puppy sleeping :)

26. What chore do you hate? Cleaning the toilet

27. What do you think of when you hear an Australian accent? Uh... Australia?

28. What's your favorite soda? Not a huge soda drinker but fuck I love root beer

29. When you go to fast food places, do you go in or hit up the drive thru? I get fast food like 4 times a year and it's usually drive thru

30. Who's the last person you talked to? Like face to face? My mom

31. What's your favorite cut of beef? Ohhh I can't even pick I love all red meat. Anything with a lot of fat, and maybe a bone to gnaw on after I like that

32. What's the last song you listened to? Currently listening to "Spellbound" by Siouxsie and the Banshees on repeat

33. What's the last book you've read? Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison

34. What's your favorite day of the week? Idk, Sunday?

35. Can you say the alphabet backwards? Yes! I timed it and it takes me 3 seconds to say the whole alphabet backwards, which is faster than the regular way

36. How do you like your coffee? 80% milk, sugar, and chocolate, but I don't drink coffee regularly anyways so

37. Which is your favorite pair of shoes? My favorite are my ankle boots (heeled black leather and seude Clarks), but I'm honestly usually barefoot or in flip flops

38. When do you normally go to bed? Well I retire to my room at like 21 usually, but I sleep around 23:30

39. When do you normally get up? 7am to 10am, depending

40. Which do you like better, sunrises or sunsets? Sunsets, I can see the sun setting over the whole San Franciso bay from my front porch

41. How many blankets are on your bed? Just a heavy comforter (and sheet)

42. Please describe your kitchen plates: forest green ceramic, and one black one that's the same shape/material

43. What is your favorite alcoholic beverage? Not a big drinker but red wine is good with Italian soda. Or, vodka/7 up/cranberry juice garnished with blueberries and mint is AMAZING

44. Do you play cards? I do! I fucking love me some Canasta

45. What color is your car? Don't have one, but my mom's is dark gray

46. Can you change a tire? Sadly no one has taught me so no

47. What is your favorite state/province? Oregon probably

48. What is your most favorite job you've ever had? Noneeee

49. How did you get your biggest scar? Uhh I think the biggest is on the inner side of my left knee, though it's pretty new so it might disappear. I went on a walk to the park down the road and accidentally ended up on an old closed trail, where I got stuck in knee high mud, walked INTO the lake, climbed through thorny bushes, scaled a small cliff, and walked out of the woods into a gated off section a confused park ranger had to guide me out of. Whoops. I told @satans-helper about some of this lol

50. What have you done today to make someone happy? I've cuddled with my dog! That made him very happy

Not that I didn't enjoy that but fuck I'm tired now lol, I don't have the mental capacity to tag anyone. If you see this and want to share about yourself, though, please do it and please tag me!!!

#wooo #i need another nap lol #tag game #personal ish

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» • * — ( timothee chalamet , male , he/him ) . i think i hear I THINK by Tyler the Creator coming from apartment 2215. doesn’t Simon Pierrot live there ?? i heard they are a twenty-four year old bartender from Portland, Oregon, but they’ve been living in the apartments for six months . they come across a bit -noncommittal and -inscrutable, but they also seem like they could be +confident and +easy going . whenever i see them , i think of speculative conspiracy theories after midnight, a disinterested olive gaze, and last call whiskey gingers. oh , and don’t forget to follow them on instagram at @simonsadclown! ooc . MT , 23 , PST , they/them .

howdy howdy! im excited to be here and would love to chit chat if anyone wants to get some things going. below is a lil something something about Simon to take a gander at if you’re interested.

▀▄▀▄▀▄ THE PAST ▄▀▄▀▄▀

✸ Simon was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. His mother was young when he had him so his father’s involvement in his life petered out before the age of five and he was raised primarily by his grandmother. His grandmother had been a hippie and his mother also brought him up in an alternative lifestyle. I.E. cloth diapers, alternative medicine, solstice celebrations.

✸ His teen years lacked guidance and Simon spent most of his formative years sneaking out and partying letting his grades suffer but he’d done enough mushrooms by this point that he realized he did not want to be another cog in the machine that was higher education. It was also during this time that Simon realized he was gay though never had a real defining moment of coming out. He’d suppose that his only coming out event would’ve been when his grandmother caught him on top of a guy as Natural Born Killers played in the background.

✸ After high school he moved to California, picked up bartending and promptly grew out of the state and west coast after honing in on his craft and moved to NYC for greener pastures.

✸ He’s currently working in a contemporary cocktail bar most nights making cocktails for the elite and trendy in NYC but moonlights at a barcade for quick under the table cash slinging beers. His roommate he’d signed his lease with had already given up on their dreams of becoming a broadway star and Simon filled his room with Casey Ellison. Casey’s only been in the apartment for two weeks so he’s still getting to know the guy but so far he’s paid rent without delay and has a captivating take on the Denver airport.

▀▄▀▄▀▄ APPEARANCE ▄▀▄▀▄▀

FACECLAIM: Timothee Chalamet HEIGHT: 5′10″ WEIGHT: 148 lbs HAIR: Chocolate brown curls EYE COLOR: Green like the beans TATTOOS: None PIERCINGS: Ears and nose though he rarely wears anything in his ears and currently has in a ring on the side of his nose.

▀▄▀▄▀▄ PERSONALITY ▄▀▄▀▄▀

✸ CONFIDENT: Simon was raised to be unapologetically himself and while there’s been moments that have humbled him in life he has never sacrificed or compromised his self worth. Some find this to be an attractive trait and others find him cocky.

✸ EASY GOING: Sometimes to a fault Simon goes with the flow. He doesn’t sweat the small stuff (or the big stuff frankly) which keeps him flexible and open minded to most things. It’s rare for him to turn down an invitation to something that even remotely sparks his interest.

✸ NONCOMMITTAL: Being so go with the flow and a social butterfly it’s hard to tie Simon down. Simon fears life becoming stagnant for himself and constantly is keeping things fresh. This coupled with the fact he often stretches himself thin makes him a flakey person in life and hard to rely on except for a good time.

✸ INSCRUTABLE: Simon’s hard to read. He’s been known to hit it off with people and neglect to ever contact them again. Simon hates showing his vulnerabilities and is very much so aware of the image of himself that he puts out. It often leaves people wanting to get close to him confused about who he really is on a deeper level.

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BEDROOM:

Simon identifies as homoflexible. He’s been with women in the past and will probably be with more in the future but his preferences tend more often than not to be towards males. Simon identifies as a true versatile so it really depends on the dynamic he has with his partner regarding the position and role he takes on in bed. He also might be a little kinky. I’m not saying he has a toy chest in his closet but he definitely didn’t learn how to tie knots from boy scouts if you catch my drift.

VICES:

He’s indulged in a little of everything at some point. These days however he leans more heavily towards marijuana and alcohol with the occasional psychedelic. It’s rare for him to not have his vape close by or a drink in hand in a social situation.

MISC:

Day/Night Chocolate/Vanilla Savory/Sweet Summer/Winter Fall/Spring Sun/Rain Coke/Pepsi Comedy/Horror Leather/Lace Breakfast/Dinner Black/White Halloween/Christmas Left/Right Montague/Capulet Toe/Finger Goth/Prep

#ten23:intro #intro #bio

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Trippy Treats Magic shrooms chocolate bars

Trippy Treats Magic shrooms chocolate bars the highest quality Psilocybin chocolate bar on the market made by extracting the psilocybin from the mushrooms. Allows for a much pure High eliminating the upset stomach feeling users would get from digesting mushrooms.

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fiftyshadesoffifty · 8 years

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You Are What You...

There is an old saying, “you are what you eat.” Its origins date back to the 1800s depending on the source. In America, it was popularized in the 1920s in conjunction with the Catabolic Diet. I started eating differently last year when I made my final New Year’s Weight Loss Resolution. I focused on a high-protein, low-glycemic, smart-carbohydrate way of eating following Dr. Wayne Scott Anderson’s principles outlined in The Habits of Health. I’m lighter and leaner than I’ve been in my adult life and I feel good.

However, I have a few health issues that are inconvenient. I lean toward constipation and have as far as I can remember. I have high cholesterol, specifically high LDL. I’m in my second year of menopause (very inconvenient), have toenail fungus (treated once for three months and unchanged), and I’m shrinking. A recent bone scan revealed osteopenia.

My family physician retired, and I started seeing a naturopathic doctor. I like her approach to getting at the root of a problem and working in partnership with me and my body. She decided to look at the liver as a possible culprit to all my seemingly unrelated issues. The first step was to eat gluten-free for two weeks. In additon, I also ingested an elixir before meals and took an Omega-3 fatty acid with meals.

The elixir is bitter and suspended in alcohol, the first I’d drank since I was 20.It’s purpose is to detox my liver. I ran out after seven days and one breakfast and ordered more online. I continued with the Omega-3s and quickly discovered that eating gluten-free was a hassle. Too much time was involved prepping food in the kitchen. I bought some ready-made items and was happy to discover that much of the Take Shape for Life fuelings I’ve been eating for a year, were gluten-free, so I ate more of those for the convenience and ease.

Going out to eat was a pain because suddenly, I had become that person. The one who asks all the questions and makes all the demands in the kitchens. It was embarrassing. I tend to already be particular about what I eat, and now I was being a P-I-T-A (pain in the a--). I was grateful to learn of several gluten-free eateries in Oregon during a recent visit. I didn’t feel deprived.

Unfortunately, my experiment revealed nothing, so the doctor ruled out gluten. The next experiment in our scientific method has been eliminating dairy. I’m on day six. I knew after 24 hours that we were onto something. I didn’t have the digestive issues that have plagued me for decades. I am losing the weight I gained during my recent Oregon adventure. I can go to the bathroom with ease, and I go often.

The bummer is, it’s dairy. No Greek yogurt, frozen yogurt, pizza, ice cream, buttermilk pancakes, butter cookies, buttered toast, cream cheese frosting, cinnamon rolls, mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, scones, pastires, hot chocolate, feta cheese, black and blue salads, Vermont cheddar mac and cheese, clam chowder, cream of mushroom soup, Zone Perfect bars, and many of the Medifast fuelings that have been my mainstays for over a year.

This is an adjustment to say the least. While still mourning the loss of dairy, I take solace in knowing the bounty of the earth was created for man and there is much to nourish me. I’m going to experiment with coconut butter, oil and milk. I am gaining an appreciation for vanilla-flavored, unsweetened almond milk and creating my own hot chocolate using almond milk and plant-based protein powder. I’m grateful to still enjoy oatmeal each morning, and fresh-cut French fries are not off the table.

So now what I eat reflects a body that utilizes its nutrition as an efficient source of energy. I can be unencumbered by desperate hankerings for ice cream, yogurt, carrot cake, or scones. What I can enjoy, is carrot cake without the cream cheese frosting, brownies with extra nuts, thighs that don’t rub and a belly that is flat. As the weather warms and we gain daylight, I will master the fruit smoothie using hemp and pea protein and become a summer sorbet queen.

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#gluten-freedairy-freebelly-free

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buckaroo-blue · 4 years

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50 Questions:

I was tagged by @wonderlandmind4 :)

1. What is the colour of your hairbrush?

-Black and green

2. Name a food you never eat?

-I’m “picky” aka have food OCD, so that’s a lengthy list lol. Some big no-go’s are mushrooms and asparagus.

3. Are you typically too warm or too cold?

-I’m ALWAYS warm.

4. What were you doing 45 minutes ago?

- Playing pool on my phone, listening to the top songs of 2004, and drinking a seltzer.

5. What is your favourite candy bar?

-Twix or bueno bars!!

6. Have you ever been to a professional sports game?

-Yes! I’ve gone to see the Seattle Storm, the Sonics (back when they were ours!!), the Sounders, and the Mariners.

7. What is the last thing you said out loud?

- “Ow.” I smacked myself in the face with a bowl when I went to funnel Fritos into my mouth........

8. What is your favourite ice cream?

- I’m the person that gets cotton candy or bubble gum lol. But I do really like coffee Oreo or anything caramel!

9. What is the last thing you had to drink?

- A Smirnoff raspberry rosé seltzer. They’re pretty sweet, but tasty nonetheless.

10. Do you like your wallet?

- Yes! I’ve been a sucker for Coach since I was little, and even as my taste has evolved (read: gotten significantly more expensive), I always like to have a Coach wallet. Right now I have a dusty blue croc “skin” trifold that serves me well!

11. What was the last thing you ate?

-Fritos, before I smacked myself in the face with the bowl.

12. Did you buy new clothes last weekend?

- No, but I bought a lamp! And I found some old Barnes and Nobles gift cards and ordered a book. But I work in retail, so I usually say yes to this question lol.

13. The last sporting event you watched?

-XFL. I wanted to be a Seattle Dragons fan, and I’m so bummed about the league folding.

14. What is your favourite flavour of popcorn?

-I’m not a huge popcorn fan, but I do love it when it’s chocolate-coated. Otherwise just a shit ton of butter. *WAIT NO, I lied. My neighbor makes this insane curry powder popcorn and it’s to die for.

15. Who is the last person who sent a text message to?

-Last person I messaged? @princesszorldo. Last person I texted? My dad (who is upstairs haha) to congratulate him in 27 years living in the United States.

16. Ever go camping?

- Kind of. I’ve never done the full on “tent on a camp site or in the woods”, but I’ve camped out in tents on retreats and I’ve gone to sleep away camp.

17. Do you take vitamins?

-I ought to. I take a liquid multi and calcium sometimes, but I’m on so many meds that I have an aversion to taking pills when I don’t absolutely need to.

18. Do you go to church every Sunday?

- I used to. That’s a tricky subject for me, but I usually respond to religion with “I’m a Christian, but I don’t support institutionalized religion and the modern Christian church doesn’t widely reflect what I value and see the faith to be about”.

19. Do you have a tan?

- I’m half Filipino, so yeah. lol. BUT I like to joke that being half means that I get melanin for half of the year only. It’s a pretty drastic difference if you met me in August vs February.

20. Do you prefer Chinese food over pizza?

- Chinese! I love noodles!! But pizza is a pretty close second.

21. Do you drink your soda with a straw?

- I’m not a big soda drinker, but I LOVE straws. I always have a reusable straw in my bag.

22. What colour socks do you usually wear?

- Usually white, but black if I’m working or going somewhere nice.

23. Do you ever drive above the speed limit?

- Not really. But I don’t really drive. I live right in the city and it’s so much easier to bus or take ride share. I’ve been able to drive since I was fifteen, but I got my license at nearly twenty-one. And I don’t have a car. I actually *hit* another car during my drive test and played dumb and the lady still passed me! Soooooo, I don't drive over the limit by way of I don't really drive. But I probably would if I drove more.

24. What terrifies you?

-Not being understood. Moths. The concept of eternity.

25. What do you left, what do you see?

-Myself in my dresser mirror. I just cleaned my room, so my dresser top is clean!

26. What chore do you hate the most?

- I don’t like to clean the bathroom. But I do like to clean, so it’s not awful.

27. What do you think of a when you hear an Australian accent?

- @princesszorldo lol. And H2o

28. What’s your favourite soda?

-My friends tell me that orange Hi-C doesn’t count, but it does to me. I also like a nice lil Coca Light when I’m in Europe. I’m sure they have a different formula bc it just hits different.

29. Do you go in a fast food place or just hit the drive?

- Drive-Thru!!! I hate getting out of the car if I don’t have to.

30. What’s your favourite number?

-16 bc I was born on the 16th.

31. Who’s the last person you talk to?

- Lol @princesszorldo. She’s basically the only person that I’m in regular communication with who I can stand right now.

32. Favourite cut of beef?

- I’m not a big beef person! I mostly eat white meats (CHIMKEN) if I eat meat.

33. Last song you listen to?

- Gravity by John Mayer.

34. Last book you read?

- I’m gonna say “The Siren” by Emmagnetised, but for a book-book I’m rereading Dune bc I’m excited for the movie!

35. Favourite day of the week?

-Friday! I miss happy hour and bar hopping. And dancing. And ditching my friends without saying anything bc I’m done with them and going for a hot dog at the good food cart by the Shell station.

36. Can you say the alphabet backwards?

- I learned in 7th grade bc I was being bullied and that’s what I would do to distract myself in class. But now it’s a cool party trick!

37. How do you like your coffee?

-COFFEEEEEEE. I take it lots of ways. If I’m camping or need something asap? Drip with half and half, and with honey and cinnamon if there’s any. At home? Stok cold brew with hazelnut creamer. On my way to and from work? Usually an iced vanilla latte or an iced white mocha.

38. Favourite pair of shoes?

- My blue crocs. Or I have some baby pink Swedish Hasbeen clogs that I love! Or my maroon docs. But I wear my Sam Edelman pointy-toed booties the most bc I’m “highly encouraged” to wear heels to work.

39. Time you normally get up?

-For work? Between 6:30 and 7:30am. Lately? Noon. And that’s on narcolepsy and quarantine, periodt.

40. What do you prefer sunrise or sunset?

- Sunset bc I’m actually awake lol.

41. How many blankets on your bed?

- Two. I sleep with just a weighted blanket, but I have a duvet on the half of my bed that I don’t sleep on.

42. Describe your kitchen plates?

- Lol what. They’re blue. From Costco. I don’t like the size range that the set came in, but whatever.

43. Describe your kitchen at the moment?

- There are sugar ants coming from somewhere, so a lot of our food is sitting on the dining room table lol. Fun fact! Pam spray kills those fuckers on sight. My mother isn’t happy that I figured that out.

44. Do you have a favourite alcoholic drink?

- Vodka tonics, usually. I love cider and seltzers. I’m a big tequila fan, but I’ve got to commit to that. I can’t have beer bc gluten hates me, and I can’t have Jäger anymore bc living in Prague funneled way too much of that shit through my esophagus,

45. Do you play cards?

- I love games, but especially cards! Nerts, BS, speed, spoons.... I pick up new random games all the time, but those are some favorites.

46. What colour is your car?

- What car? If I had one it would be orange and obnoxious. Probably a Subaru Outback bc Seattle tings.

47. Can you change a tire?

- Bruh. After all of that do I sound like someone who can change a tire?

48. Your favourite state?

- WASHINGTON. Oregon and California get honorable mentions, though. I want to like New York, but I haven’t been. I feel like I would like Massachusetts, too. I’m fond of Texas, but that’s a complicated love lol.

49. Favourite job you’ve had?

- I like my current job (finally)! I’m a bridal stylist, and while there were some people on staff that were tough, I love working with brides and I was excited to learn that I quickly became one of the top sellers on my team!

50. How did you get your scar?

- Right wrist is from when I burned myself on the toaster oven when I was five. Left wrist from when Elly scratched me on the playground in third grade and the front office lady wouldn't let me go to the nurse bc she was friends with Elly’s mom and said “that’s what I deserved”. Left knee.....definitely not from falling after a night out.... Lots of old keloid scars on my ears from piercings. I had a cyst removed and that bad boy did not heal up nicely. Lovely. I mostly sprain and break things, though.

@princesszorldo here’s something to do while in quarantine lol

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michaelfallcon · 4 years

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You Could Use A Nice Cup Of Tea

Headlines are lessons that ring with truth: you could probably use a nice cup of tea right now. Fortunately for you this very website called Sprudge—the world’s most popular coffee publication, hi, thanks for reading—is also the coffee industry’s leading tea publication, home to a deep and growing bank of thoughtful tea content. We do it because we love drinking tea, sharing tea, and telling stories about tea. Tea is good! But also because we believe tea has an important role to play in the life of the modern coffee lover, especially as part of a well-rounded home beverage situation. It can also be an additional way to support the companies you love in these strange times.

To that end, we’ve put together this here quick recommendation guide to get you steeping and re-steeping from the comfort of your own home. This is but one wee list of tea recommendations; for a more sprawling read, check out our previous mega-guide to buying tea online, plus this feature on the wonders of tea ceramics and this one on why tisanes are also good.

For your general well-being, for your mental health, and to support good businesses and artisan makers around the world, let’s drink some tea!

Rishi Tea

Our friends and partners at Rishi Tea set the gold standard for tea collaboration in a coffee context, and you’ll find their teas served in tandem with some of the finest coffees in the world. Shopping online with Rishi means entering into a universe of choice, from teawares to Sparkling Botanicals to matcha to a beautiful range of herbal tisanes helpfully organized by function. But I’m most especially here for Rishi’s extraordinary Garden Direct range of fine and rare teas, many sourced from individual artisan tea producers across Asia. If you’ve never had really good Phoenix Dancong before, start there—it’s a kind of complex, utterly delicious roasted oolong from southeast China that tastes sweet, floral, and wonderfully caramelized all at the same time, not unlike a really good Gesha. I also love that piquant, bittersweet range of flavors—mushroom, ocean breeze, nori—you get from high quality Gyokuru from Japan, and Rishi Garden Direct has the good stuff.

But again, it’s a choose your own adventure here at Rishi’s website and through their partnerships with a range of fine coffee brands. If you want to shop around support coffee companies amidst your tea habit, check out the yummy Elderberry Healer blend (via Olympia Coffee Roasting Company) and pick up Rishi’s easy to use “Simple Brew” loose leaf tea pot (available here via Verve) with which to brew it.

Really this is just scratching the surface! Go explore the Rishi website. They’re shipping free right now within the United States for orders starting at $30.

Kilogram Tea

Kilogram Tea of Chicago is an American tea company born out of many years of experience sourcing tea in collaboration with Intelligentsia Coffee. Today the brand is distinct in style and intention, but continues to compliment the coffee offerings at Intelligentsia coffee bars nationwide. Like its coffee sibling, Kilogram’s offerings are built on seasonality, which means the New, Seasonal section of their website is where you should start. Here right now you’ll find a lovely medium steamed Sencha, as well as a lightly steamed offering, both from impeccable producers.

From there you can check out a range of additional offerings, from a benchmark organic Tieguanyin to really yummy Early Spring Snow Sprout to a concise, thoughtful selection of teawares for wherever you’re at in your tea journey. Subscribers receive 15% off their first order and orders within the Continental US ship free after $35.

Equator Coffees’ “Leaf & Water”

Tea is a longtime part of the story for Equator Coffees, which means you can shop for your tea habit while supporting a great specialty company (that’s also a B Corp). Check out classic, crowd-pleasing profiles like Yunnan Black, White Peony, or Dragon Well, plus a host of herbal blends. Combine with a coffee order while you’re at it, and enjoy free shipping on all orders right now from Equator.

Dogwood Coffee’s Cascara

Okay, cascara isn’t technically tea—actually, it’s a tisane—but Dogwood Coffee of Minneapolis has that good cascara right now, perfect for cold brewin’, baking, or plain old steeping it up hot with a splash of good honey.

Kettl Tea

Kettl Tea of Brooklyn continue to make a name for themselves as perhaps the United States’ finest purveyors of fine Japanese tea. If you’re a matcha at home person this is what you’ve been searching for, from top of the line single cultivar sets to solid entry level options. I’m consistently floored by how good the Gyokuro teas—perfect for spring!—are from Kettl, as well as their low-caffeine, high flavor mildly roasted Hojicha offerings. From the incredibly wonderful matcha chocolate to kiddo friendly soba cha, this is stuff you’ll want to share with your friends and family. Sign up for their newsletter and get 10% off your order, and enjoy free shipping within the United States right now.

Floating Mountain

It’s hard to substitute for the meditative calm of drinking tea in Floating Mountain’s stunning Upper West Side gallery space in Manhattan. But in the era of social distancing, Floating Mountain’s webshop will suffice. Shop here for impeccably sourced “rock teas” (Yancha)—something about a Purple Robe or a Big Red Robe feels perfect for our current Work From Home moment. Really stunning teas.

Spirit Tea

Spirit Tea have established themselves as the tea purveyor at several fine coffee bars around the United States—you can find one near you using the brand’s shop locator. On the retail side Spirit offer a range of teas from around the world, including helpful bundles like this matcha starter set, or the oolong tea sampler. All orders ship free, no minimum buy required.

Stand.still Tea

Up-and-coming Los Angeles tea purveyors fusing the ancient art of tea brewing with influences from hip hop and cannabis cultures. Check out “The Come Up,” Stand.still’s all-in-one sampler box that includes four different kinds of teas, a reusable tea filter and bamboo spoon.

Mizuba Matcha

Yummy Portland, Oregon based purveyors of matcha teas. Go with the matcha set and be sure to peruse their cool selection of teawares.

Tanglewood Chai

Chai is synonymous with the coffee bar experience, but draws on a centuries-old tradition of tea and spice blending from India. Tanglewood Chai of Portland, Oregon are writing a new script for what chai means here in America, selling a small range of wonderfully spiced concentrates ready for home use in a variety of ways. Whether combined with steamed milk a la your favorite coffee shop or purposed towards home baking, craft cocktails and sodas, this is honestly some of the best chai we’ve ever tasted.

Get a cool tea subscription + keep reading

Beloved tea nerd brands like White2Tea, The Tea PL, and many more offer cool home tea subscriptions, which is a wonderful way to discover more about what you do and don’t like from the wonderful world of tea. Not to keep outlinking to the same page but we’re really proud of the tea writing we’ve published over the last few years on Sprudge so check it out, drink tea with us, and keep diving here for many, many more online tea seller suggestions and write-ups.

Jordan Michelman is a co-founder and editor at Sprudge Media Network.

Photos in this feature by Zachary Carlsen and Anthony Jordan III for Sprudge Media Network.

Much more content at Sprudge.com/tea

You Could Use A Nice Cup Of Tea published first on https://medium.com/@LinLinCoffee

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shebreathesslowly · 4 years

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You Could Use A Nice Cup Of Tea

For your general well-being, for your mental health, and to support good businesses and artisan makers around the world, let’s drink some tea!

Rishi Tea

Really this is just scratching the surface! Go explore the Rishi website. They’re shipping free right now within the United States for orders starting at $30.

Kilogram Tea

Equator Coffees’ “Leaf & Water”

Dogwood Coffee’s Cascara

Kettl Tea

Floating Mountain

Spirit Tea

Stand.still Tea

Mizuba Matcha

Yummy Portland, Oregon based purveyors of matcha teas. Go with the matcha set and be sure to peruse their cool selection of teawares.

Tanglewood Chai

Get a cool tea subscription + keep reading

Jordan Michelman is a co-founder and editor at Sprudge Media Network.

Photos in this feature by Zachary Carlasen and Anthony Jordan III for Sprudge Media Network.

Much more content at Sprudge.com/tea

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csrgood · 5 years

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Back on My Feet, Along With Four Additional Charities, Earn Donations From Aramark As Part of Culinary Competition

Aramark’s (NYSE: ARMK) team of chefs from its Sports & Entertainment division bested its competitors to win the Inaugural National Finals of the Aramark Culinary Excellence (ACE) Competition – a showcase of the company’s domestic culinary talent and menu innovation – and take home the coveted “Copper Pot.”

Members of the winning team are:

Chef Stephen Aheimer – FirstEnergy Stadium

Chef Richard Grab – Philadelphia, Baltimore & Washington, DC District

Chef Allan Wambaa – Oregon Convention Center

Fifteen Aramark chefs, comprising five teams of three chefs from participating U.S. lines of business (Business Dining, Education, Healthcare Hospitality, Leisure, and Sports & Entertainment), competed in the intense daylong culinary challenge, in accordance with American Culinary Federation competition standards and judged by ACF Master and Certified Executive Chefs, at Aramark’s Global Headquarters in Philadelphia, PA, on November 20, 2019.

“This is such a great honor and I’m so proud of the effort our team put forth to win the first-ever Aramark Culinary Excellence National Championship,” said Chef Aheimer, on behalf of the Sports & Entertainment team. “The whole experience has been a great opportunity for me, Rich and Allan, and all of the competing chefs, to demonstrate our love of food and passion for cooking.”

Cooking for a Cause

To up the ante, in addition to competing for bragging rights, each culinary team competed on behalf of an Aramark non-profit partner. As a result of Sports & Entertainment winning the ACE Championship “Copper Pot,” Back on My Feet received a $10,000 donation from the Aramark Charitable Fund.

“We’re excited to have been included in this wonderful event celebrating culinary excellence and are grateful for Aramark’s continued support of community initiatives and causes, such as Back on My Feet,” said Ashley Kilpatrick, Senior Vice President of Development with Back on My Feet. “While we’re ecstatic the Sports & Entertainment team won the competition, we are humbled by all the hard work and attention to detail each team put into competing on behalf of their chosen organization. Thanks to Aramark’s generosity, we all walk away winners!”

In the spirit of friendly competition, just for competing, all of the other teams earned a $5,000 donation for their non-profit partner, from the Aramark Charitable Fund. Those organizations and the teams they partnered with are: Boys & Girls Clubs of America (Business Dining); Hope Center for College, Community and Justice (Education); Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (Healthcare Hospitality); and National Park Foundation (Leisure).

Winning 4-Course Menu

The winning team of Chef Aheimer, Chef Grab and Chef Wambaa successfully prepared and presented a four-course menu, utilizing a mystery basket of 16 fresh, seasonal and local ingredients.

Appetizer

Entrée

Pheasant Ravioli

Pork belly escarole, Sautéed Kennett Square crimini mushrooms, Pheasant demi

Seared Black Bass &

Sous vide Gambas

Hominy risotto, Shaved Brussels sprouts, Asian pear slaw, Gochujang fume

Soup

Dessert

Butternut Squash Puree

Butternut squash, Amish goat cheese, Smoked beef tongue, Wild rice pilaf fluff

Chocolate Almond Coconut Macaroon Bar

Ginger beer beet puree, Ruby chocolate sauce, Glass sugar

Aramark Culinary Excellence Competition is a year-long competition, culminating with a national finals, where the top three winners from each business unit form teams to compete for the honor of Aramark Culinary Excellence National Champions.

During the 2019 competition, over 100 chefs, from Aramark’s U.S. Business Dining, Healthcare Hospitality, Education (Higher Education/K12), Leisure, and Sports & Entertainment accounts competed in business sector competitions.

About Aramark Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) proudly serves Fortune 500 companies, world champion sports teams, state-of-the-art healthcare providers, the world’s leading educational institutions, iconic destinations and cultural attractions, and numerous municipalities in 19 countries around the world. Our 280,000 team members deliver experiences that enrich and nourish millions of lives every day through innovative services in food, facilities management and uniforms. We work to put our sustainability goals into action by focusing on initiatives that engage our employees, empower healthy living, preserve our planet and build local communities. Aramark is recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE, as well as an employer of choice by the Human Rights Campaign and DiversityInc. Learn more at www.aramark.com or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

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Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars

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Cranberry Waldorf Salad

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Holiday Almond Tassies

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Porcini Mac & Cheese

This recipe was inspired by a mushroom mac and cheese I had at a local restaurant. I incorporated the fall flavor of a pumpkin ale, and it turned out better than the original.—Laura Davis, Pocomoke City, Maryland

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Potato Pumpkin Mash

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Cranberry-Brie Tartlets

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Blue-Ribbon Apple Pie

This pie is special to me because I won a blue ribbon for it at the local fair and was able to compete at the state farm show. —Collette Gaugler, Fogelsville, Pennsylvania

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Turkey Soup

My daughter got this recipe from her husband’s mother. As in many households, our turkey gets picked over for a few days after the holidays. This soup is especially good on cold winter nights when it’s snowing…which happens a lot where I live! —Carol Brethauer, Denver, Colorado

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Best-Ever Stuffed Mushrooms

Every Christmas Eve, I bring out a platter of my easy stuffed mushrooms. When you want a change, consider fixing the sausage and cream cheese filling on its own—instead of having stuffed mushrooms. It’s a good spread on baguette slices and crackers. —Debby Beard, Eagle, Colorado

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Mom’s Sweet Potato Bake

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Pumpkin Gingersnap Parfaits

Enjoy these lovely, light parfaits as an unforgettable finale to your holiday feast. The spiced rum adds a fun new flavor to the mix. —Lorri Hazen, Twin Falls, Idaho

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Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars

Your whole house will be filled with the aroma of pumpkin spice when you bake these wonderful sweet potato cheesecake bars. They look complicated but are so easy, you can whip up a batch anytime. —Nancy Whitford, Edwards, New York

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Wild Rice Stuffing

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Cranberry Orange Mimosas

Mimosas are just so elegant for Sunday brunch. My recipe uses tart cranberries to balance the sweetness of champagne and orange juice. —Shannon Stephens, Lake in the Hills, Illinois

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Gobbler Cakes

I watched a chef make crab cakes and decided to try it with turkey and stuffing. Now the kids request them year-round, so I buy cooked turkey. —Suzee Krebs, Brielle, New Jersey

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Orange Spice Carrots

To get my son to eat veggies, I mix and match flavors and spices. My slow cooker carrots with orange and cinnamon won him over. —Christina Addison, Blanchester, Ohio

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Pistachio Brownie Toffee Bars

These coveted brownie bars are homey and chocolaty awesome. They’ve been a sought-after staple on Christmas cookie trays for years. —Troy Shaw, Warrenton, Oregon

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Ginger-Streusel Pumpkin Pie

I love to bake and have spent a lot of time making goodies for my family and friends. The streusel topping gives this pie a special touch your family will love. —Sonia Parvu, Sherrill, New York

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Mushroom Pastry Tarts

Putting anything on puff pastry crust makes it special, but these mushrooms taste so good that combining the two makes an unforgettable dish. —Susan Scarborough, Fernandina Beach, Florida

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Easy Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin pie does not have to be difficult to make. This recipe has a wonderful taste and will be a hit at your holiday meal. —Marty Rummel, Trout Lake, Washington

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Spinach Dip-Stuffed Mushrooms

I use a melon baller to hollow out the mushroom caps to make them easier to stuff. They also fit neatly into muffin tins or a deviled egg tray for traveling. —Ashley Pierce, Brantford, Ontario

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Cinnamon-Sugar Sweet Potato Pastries

We always have leftover mashed sweet potatoes after our Thanksgiving feast. I take what’s left to make an indulgent filling for empanadas. Convenient crescent roll dough makes this recipe easy as pie. —Sarah Vasques, Milford, New Hampshire

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Crab Crescent Triangles

When some friends who love crab were planning a party, I created this recipe for them. The comforting baked bundles wrap up a cheesy seafood filling in convenient crescent roll dough. —Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota

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Minestrone with Turkey

I remember my mom making this soup; now I make it for my kids as often as I can. It’s a good way to use up leftover vegetables. Sometimes I add a can of rinsed and drained kidney or garbanzo beans. —Angela Goodman, Kaneohe, Hawaii

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Holiday Crown Pork Roast

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Coffee Maple Spritz

I like spritz cookies because they’re easier to make than rolled cutouts but I can still be creative with different shapes and sizes. Feel free to substitute vanilla or rum extract for the maple flavoring. —Dierdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri

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Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Cider

Spiced with cinnamon sticks, allspice and caramel, this warm-you-up sipper will chase away winter’s chill. Serve brimming mugs alongside a platter of festive cookies at your next holiday gathering. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Gorgonzola & Cranberry Cheese Ball

A cheese ball is a classic appetizer to take to any gathering, and it’s so easy to make. This version, studded with tangy dried cranberries, is a holiday hit. —Kathy Hahn, Pollock Pines, California

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Marinated Thanksgiving Turkey

My family enjoys this turkey because it cooks up tender, tasty and golden brown. Build up flavor by marinating the meat, then grill it to add a tempting barbecued flavor. —Ken Churches, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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Honey-Thyme Butternut Squash

This golden, honey-sweetened squash is just as hearty and comforting as your favorite potato dish. With its bright color, it makes an attractive side for special autumn meals. —Bianca Noiseux, Bristol, Connecticut

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Crunchy Spinach Casserole

Our holidays would not be the same without this family tradition. My mother made it every Thanksgiving when I was growing up; now I make it every Christmas and Thanksgiving, and my children and grandchildren absolutely love it! We triple the recipe because the kids can’t get enough. —Sharon Scaletta, Johnstown, Pennsylvania

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Crispy Mashed Potato Cakes

I love finding ways to use holiday leftovers. These potato cakes use the mashed potatoes, stuffing and breadcrumbs. To go all out, add meat and cheese. —Jeri Psikal, Norman, Oklahoma

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Amber’s Sourdough Stuffing

All my kids and grandkids absolutely love this sourdough stuffing, but especially my daughter-in-law, Amber. I usually make a big batch at Thanksgiving so I will have leftovers for my husband. But this recipe is perfect for two. —Kathy Katz, Ocala, Florida

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Coconut-Bourbon Sweet Potatoes

What is it about sweet potatoes that unnerve some people? For those who firmly state they hate a yam because of the color or texture, the rich addition of coconut, bourbon and spices might just win them over. —Rebecca Anderson, Driftwood, Texas

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Foolproof Gravy

Make your Thanksgiving or other special-occasion dinner easy with this can’t-miss recipe. Use the drippings from your roasted turkey, and the gravy is done in just 20 minutes. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah

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No-Bake Chocolate-Pecan Tartlets

At the last minute, I frantically came up with this treat for a holiday tea. The tartlets were quickly gobbled up. Now, I make them for our annual Teacher Taster’s Choice and special family gatherings. —Joy Johnson, Culbertson, Montana

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Billie’s Southern Sweet Potato Cake

I made sweet potato cakes for my kids when they were younger and they told me in their little voices, “Mommy, you’re the best baker.” Little did they know that was Mommy’s first attempt at homemade cake! —Billie Williams-Henderson, Bowie, Maryland

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Caramel-Pecan Apple Pie

You’ll love the smell in your kitchen—and the smiles on everybody’s faces—when you make this scrumptious caramel apple pie recipe. It takes me back home to Virginia and being at my granny’s table. —Jean Castro, Phoenix, Arizona

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Herbed Turkey Breast

Like many of you, I always serve turkey for our family’s Thanksgiving meal. But instead of roasting a whole bird, I opt for a turkey breast since most of us prefer white meat. The herb butter basting sauce keeps it so moist, and it’s easy to carve. —Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana

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Cranberry Jalapeno Cheese Spread

This easy spread is based on several different relishes and spreads I’ve tasted or made before. I love the sweet and spicy combination of flavors. —Diane Nemitz, Ludington, Michigan

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Honey Pecan Pie

Looking for a sweet ending to a special meal? This attractive pecan pie is bound to please with its traditional filling and honey-glazed pecans. —Cathy Hudak, Wadsworth, Ohio

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Spiced Toffee Cookies

I bake these cookies for family gatherings because my crowd likes cookies thin and chewy with a crispy exterior. The toffee bits make a happy surprise.—Gloria Bradley, Naperville, Illinois

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Cheddar Ham Cups

When a college classmate and I threw a party for our professor, a friend contributed these savory appetizers. Everyone in the class requested the recipe before the party was done. Try the cups with chicken instead of ham if you’d like. -Brandi Ladner Gulfport, Mississippi

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Baked Cranberry Meatballs

You’ve never seen meatballs like these before, with cranberries, sauerkraut and chili sauce adding incredible color and irresistible tang. You’ll love the heavenly aroma, too. —Lisa Potter, Camp Douglas, Wisconsin

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Butternut Squash Oven Risotto

Squash and beer make my risotto different and delicious. Plus, cooking it in the oven cuts down on hands-on time making it. Win-win. —Katie Ferrier Gage, Houston, TX

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Cranberry Cornmeal Dressing

This moist dressing is perfect when paired with poultry or even pork. The sweet-tart flavor of the dried cranberries really complements the dish’s turkey sausage. —Corinne Portteus, Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Roasted Green Beans with Lemon & Walnuts

I first tasted roasted green beans in a Chinese restaurant and fell in love with the texture and flavor. This is my Americanized version and it’s always a big hit at our holiday table. —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

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Maple-Sage Brined Turkey

When the leaves start turning, it’s turkey time at our house. We use maple-sage brine to help brown the bird and make the meat incredibly juicy. —Kim Forni, Laconia, New Hampshire

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Gobble-Up Strata

I always look forward to making strata after Thanksgiving. We invite our neighbors, and they think it’s neat that I prepare another whole meal. — Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin

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Citrus Cranberry Pie

To showcase abundant fall cranberries, make this beautiful lattice-topped pie. A dollop of orange cream complements the slightly tart flavor. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Calzone Pinwheels

Once you try these mini-sized calzones, you may never go back to the large ones. Not only do these pretty bites take advantage of convenient refrigerator crescent rolls, but they can be made ahead and popped in the oven right before company arrives. No one can eat just one and people love the cheesy, fresh taste! —Lisa Smith, Bryan, Ohio

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Cranberry Pumpkin Bread

Put leftover cranberries and pumpkin to great use in this moist quick bread. It’s very good with my “secondhand turkey” casserole for an after-Thanksgiving meal. —Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois

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Cranberry Waldorf Gelatin

We enjoy this easy-to-make salad in the fall when apples are in season. Their crisp freshness adds so much to a favorite dish. — Debbie Short, Carlisle, Iowa

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Apple Mashed Potatoes

I love potatoes…especially mashed. When I came up with this combination, it was declared a winner. I serve this as a side dish when I have pork as an entree, but it’s great with any meat. —Rebecca Page, Pensacola, Florida

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Hand-Held Apple Pies

When I was in high school, my best friend’s mother baked mini apple pies every year. I was thrilled when she shared the recipe with me—it made me feel like I was finally an adult! —Katie Ferrier, Houston, Texas

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Orange-Glazed Pork Loin

This is one of the best pork recipes I’ve ever tried. My family looks forward to this roast for dinner, and guests always want the recipe. The flavorful rub and a glaze sparked with orange juice are also outstanding on pork chops. —Lynnette Miete, Alna, Maine

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Cinnamon Apple Cheesecake

An attractive topping of cinnamon-spiced apple slices and a homemade oat-and-walnut crust make this creamy dessert a definite showstopper. —Emily Ann Young, Edmond, Oklahoma

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Pumpkin Dessert

“When we bake these layered squares, our kitchen smells wonderful,” writes Ruth Chiarenzsa from her home in La Vale, Maryland. “They are favorites during the fall season, and they make a great finish to any meal. As a matter of fact, they never last for very long in our house!”

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Marmalade Candied Carrots

My favorite way to make baby carrots is to steam them, then drizzle with an orangey glaze that makes them candy-sweet. —Heather Clemmons, Supply, North Carolina

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Lemony Turkey Rice Soup

While growing up in Texas, I spent a lot of time helping my grandma cook. Lemon and cilantro add a deliciously different twist to turkey soup. —Margarita Cuellar, East Chicago, Indiana

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Pecan Pie Bars

These bars are rich and delicious – just like pecan pie! They’re perfect for taking to potlucks and other gatherings…I always come home with an empty pan. —Carolyn Custer, Clifton Park, New York

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Taste-of-Fall Salad

My parents stayed with me at a friend’s beautiful ranch for the holidays and I made them this great salad. It turned into every night’s first course. —Kristin Kossak, Bozeman, Montana

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Make-Ahead Turkey and Gravy

Ease the holiday time crunch with a make-ahead turkey recipe that’s ready to serve when you are. It’s a great choice for potlucks, too. —Marie Parker, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Maple-Glazed Acorn Squash

With a maple syrup and brown sugar glaze, this squash becomes pleasantly sweet. This is comfort food—easy to prepare and a tasty pairing with a pork entree. —Nancy Mueller, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

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Orange Gelatin Pretzel Salad

Salty pretzels pair nicely with sweet oranges in this refreshing layered salad. It’s a family favorite that’s a slam dunk at Thanksgiving and fall potlucks. —Peggy Boyd, Northport, Alabama

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Potato Soup

I decided to add some character to a basic potato chowder by adding roasted red peppers. The extra flavor gives a deliciously unique twist to an otherwise ordinary soup.—Mary Shivers, Ada, Oklahoma

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Pumpkin Torte

This beautiful layered cake has a creamy filling with a mild pumpkin flavor and a little spice. It’s quick and always turns out so well. The nuts and caramel topping add a nice finishing touch. —Trixie Fisher, Piqua, Ohio

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Holiday Salsa

When we offer this cream-cheesy salsa of fresh cranberries, cilantro and a little jalapeno kick, everyone hovers around the serving dish until it’s scraped clean. —Shelly Pattison, Lubbock, Texas

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Corn Stuffing Balls

My mom had many “winning” recipes, and this was one of our family’s favorites. I can still picture these Corn Stuffing Balls encircling the large meat platter piled high with one of her delicious entrees. —Audrey Groe, Lake Mills, Iowa

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Raisin Pecan Pie

I remember my Grandmother Voltie and Great-Aunt Ophelia making this southern-style pie for Thanksgiving. It was always one of the many cakes and pies lined up for dessert. —Angie Price, Bradford, Tennessee

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Bacon Spinach Salad

Even our kids-who normally don’t care for spinach-can’t resist this salad with a rich bacon dressing. Of course, you can use other greens instead of spinach. —Gretchen Kuipers, Platte, South Dakota

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Mushroom & Leek Pie

In the Pacific Northwest, we make a savory pie with mushrooms and leeks. We prefer chanterelle, but baby portobello or oyster mushrooms will also delight your diners. —Vickie Woods, Salem, Oregon

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Butternut & Portobello Lasagna

Lasagna gets fresh flavor and color when you make it with roasted butternut squash, portobello mushrooms, basil and spinach. We feast on this. —Edward and Danielle Walker, Traverse City, Michigan

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Crunchy Broccoli Salad

Growing up, I never liked broccoli, but I’m hooked on this salad’s light, sweet taste. It gives broccoli a whole new look and personality. —Jessica Conrey, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Shrimp Lover Squares

At our house, these delicious shrimp squares are a must during family movie and game nights. —Ardyce Piehl, Poynette, Wisconsin

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Pumpkin Bars

Pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting are the ultimate fall treat. But my family likes them so much, they ask me to make them all year long! —Brenda Keller, Andalusia, Alabama

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Autumn Pumpkin Cupcakes

These little pumpkin cupcakes are capped with cream cheese frosting and drizzled with a homemade salted caramel sauce. I like to make the caramel sauce in advance and keep it in the fridge till dessert. —Wendy Rusch, Trego, Wisconsin

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Potluck German Apple Cake

My mother made this cake for my brothers and me when we were kids. It’s an excellent choice for potlucks any time of year. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah

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Thanksgiving Stuffed Turkey

I’ve tried fancy stuffing recipes for our holiday bird, but none hits the spot like my mother’s simple mixture of bread, eggs and caramelized vegetables. Have it on any holiday. —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

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Cheesy Corn Spoon Bread

Homey and comforting, this custard-like side dish is a much-requested recipe at potlucks and holiday dinners. The jalapeno pepper adds just the right bite. Second helpings of this tasty casserole are common—leftovers aren’t. —Katherine Franklin, Carbondale, Illinois

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Cranberry Pineapple Salad

Impress dinner guests with this delightfully different take on traditional cranberry sauce. The nuts add a tasty crunch. —Dorothy Angley, Carver, Massachusetts

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Never-Fail Scalloped Potatoes

Take the chill off any blustery day and make something special to accompany meaty entrees. These creamy homemade scalloped potatoes stick-to-the-ribs and are sure to be a favorite. —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario

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Mushroom Asparagus Quiche

Loads of asparagus pieces add color and flavor to this hearty, creamy quiche. And its easy crescent roll crust means you’ll have dinner ready in a snap! —Sharon A. Fujita, Fontana, California

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Grilled Rosemary Pork Roast

When the family’s coming or we’re expecting guests for dinner, I often serve this flavorful grilled pork roast—and it’s always a winner! Chopped apple and sweet honey complement the rosemary and garlic. —Christine Wilson Sellersville, Pennsylvania

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Pumpkin Ice Cream Roll

This wonderfully light dessert is our standby at Thanksgiving and Christmas. The hint of pumpkin and the refreshing ice cream make a most delicious after-dinner treat. —Gayle Lewis, Yucaipa, California

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Make-Ahead Butterhorns

Mom loved to make these lightly sweet, golden rolls. They’re beautiful and impressive and have a homemade taste that makes them memorable. —Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri

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Pecan-Cornbread Dressing

Plenty of pecans and bacon give this stuffing a unique flavor— while using a packaged mix cuts down on the preparation time. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee Wisconsin

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Gingersnap Rum Apple Crisp

My mother makes incredible apple crisp, and I’ve added a few twists of my own. We think it’s best warm with vanilla ice cream. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

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Spice Cookies with Pumpkin Dip

My husband and two kids are sure to eat the first dozen of these cookies, warm from the oven, before the next tray is even done. A co-worker gave me the recipe for the pumpkin dip, which everyone loves with the cookies. —Kelly McNeal, Derby, Kansas

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Candy Bar Fudge

My manager at work, who knows I like to try new treat recipes, shared this one with me. I’ve made this chewy and chocolaty fudge many times since. Packed with nuts and caramel, it’s like a candy bar. Everyone who’s tried it loves it. —Lois Freeman, Oxford, Michigan

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Honey Cornbread

It’s a pleasure to serve this moist cornbread to family and guests. Honey gives it a slightly sweet taste. Most people find it’s difficult to eat just one piece. -Adeline Piscitelli, Sayreville, New Jersey

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Beans ‘n’ Caramelized Onions

Brown sugar, bacon and cider vinegar season this simple side. I often make it for family and friends, and it never fails to please!—Jill Heatwole, Pittsville, Maryland

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Cranberry Bundt Cake

Cranberry sauce gives this moist cake its pretty swirled look. Serve slices for dessert after dinner or as coffee cake for bunch. —Lucile Cline, Wichita, Kansas

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Cranberry Chutney

You can serve this chunky chutney over cream cheese or Brie with crackers, or as a condiment with roast pork or poultry. Either way, its slightly tart flavor and deep red hue lend a festive flair to the table. —Karyn Gordon, Rockledge, Florida

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Baked Spinach Dip Loaf

Any round loaf works as a serving bowl for this cream-cheesy dip, with spinach, cheddar, water chestnuts and, yes, bacon. Scoop the dip with the extra bread and veggies—then eat the bowl! —Frieda Meding, Trochu, Alberta

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Sugar-and-Spice Candied Nuts

Here’s a wonderful snack to have on hand for entertaining, gift-giving or just munching anytime. With a sweet-spicy coating, the crunchy mixed nuts are hard to resist.—Tonya Burkhard, David, Illinois

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Festive Three-Grain Salad

Wholesome ingredients and a festive appearance make this colorful side one of my holiday staples. Plus, I can assemble it the night before and store it in the refrigerator. —Teri Kreyche, Tustin, California

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Deep-Dish Apple Pie

This recipe is a winner! The crust is so flaky and the filling is sure to please everyone. —Salem Cross Inn, West Brookfield, Massachusetts

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