#transparent veggies

[transparensies]

vegetables • tip jar

[cosmostickers]

by ixlogo

[crisis-arts]

Some little veggie sea dragons for y’all (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧

This design is available on my Rebubble and TeePublic

[spiderywigglerodstuff]

transparent veggie burger for your scrunglo needs

[collecting-stories]

okay so i've never requested a platonic fic before, but if you're interested, i'd love to see a best friend!jake seresin x platonic!reader! i dunno anything fluff or just silliness with the guy :)

like when i think about being friends with him, i acknowledge 100% that he is a CertifiedPrettyBoy™ but he's just not my type 😭

but yeah, platonic!jake seresin x fem!reader please :)) i could see sarcasm thrown at him from reader and him spinning it into one of his flirting bits

I was super excited about this request because I'm ace and I love platonic/best friend fics so much.

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"What do we need for fondue?" Jake asked, leaning against the basket of your shopping cart, flexing his arms when a woman walked passed, looking over at him and smiling. You rolled your eyes, you should have known that going shopping for game day would've been easier by yourself. Although you hated driving and Jake was always happy to drive. And brave the absolute headache that was Trader Joes on a Saturday. 

"Broccoli, some kind of bread, apples, sausage..." You read over the list that you had unfolded on top of a bag of bagels. You looked up from the list to see him looking behind him, still following the same woman, "Seresin, I swear to god-"

"I'm paying attention darling," he joked, turning back and smiling at you. 

"You are not paying attention," you replied, "but I will pretend that you are. What do you wanna get?" 

"Hmm," he hummed meaningfully before standing up straight, "broccoli, apples, sausage." 

"You just want me to have to go back over to the bread cause you know I hate that lady," you muttered.

"I think you come here too often if you have a literal vendetta against a woman stocking shelves," he replied, "but also, I saw the guy with the kids headed to the veggies and I don't want you to commit murder over a bag of tiny trees."

"A true american hero Hangman," you laughed, turning the cart in the opposite direction.

The first time you met Jake Seresin he'd been out with some friends at the bar you worked at and he'd laid on the charm, pleasantly surprised but unbothered that you weren't interested. From there, something of a strange friendship developed and eventually evolved into him moving in with you when he officially moved to the area and didn't wanna live on base. The whole thing worked out better than you ever imagined that it would, mostly because he was the first roommate you didn't actively hate. You even did things you weren't entirely excited to do, like host Super Bowl parties for his friends. 

"Look at this!" Jake interrupted your stare down with the bread shelves, trying to decide between the ciabatta and the french loaves. When you turned he was holding a chocolate cake shaped like a heart, "for Valentines."

"I have a date," you reminded him.

"On Valentines?" He asked, looking down at the cake and then back at you.

"Yeah remember, I told you? I literally put it on the calendar." 

"Then we can have it the day before." He insisted, putting it in the cart.

"On Galentine's day?"

"More like Pal-entines day."

"Ehh," you cringed and laughed when he rolled his eyes at you. "Did you get everything?"

"Yeah, and that girl's number too," he smiled, waving his phone at you.

"Naturally," you replied, "hey maybe you can share the cake with her."

Jake shook his head, "first date on Valentines? Yikes," he said and then, "you aren't going on a first date on Valentines are you?"

"No...it's like our third date." You replied, "I've literally detailed both previous dates."

"Yeah and you still haven't told me, your nearest and dearest friend, who it is you're going out with," Jake pointed out. He was right, obviously. You hadn't mentioned who you had been dating. You were usually too transparent with each other and you wanted to tell him it was just that...it was someone he knew and if things didn't go well or fizzled out or anything, you didn't want Jake to feel like he needed to get involved. You loved him and he was your best friend but sometimes he went into older brother mode and you didn't need him thinking he needed to fix something or move something along that didn't need to be fixed or moved along. 

"I will...but not right now, when we're supposed to be grocery shopping," you replied. 

Jake stuck his tongue out at you and grabbed the grocery list from the cart, scanning over the items you hadn't crossed out yet, "does this guy like football?"

"Why would that matter?" You asked, grabbing the ciabatta bread finally and putting it in your cart, "I don't like football."

"Don't like football?" He practically laughed out loud as he said it, "darling you were literally screaming at the TV during play-offs." 

"Um," you dragged out the 'm' as you shot him a skeptical look, feigning disbelief at his claim, "I don't remember that."

"I definitely remember that. Coyote as my witness, I have never seen someone that excited about football outside my dad," he replied. "Hey, it's not Coyote is it?"

"What's not Coyote?" 

"This guy you're dating."

"It is not Coyote," you replied, "I promise you will be the first to know if I feel like it's definitely going somewhere...and it won't be Coyote."

"Just checking." 

You rolled your eyes, taking back the grocery list from him, "grocery shopping Hangman, grocery shopping." 

[xythlia]

can we have the stew recipe pls I've been saving all the ones you share because they're really good!

yea!

ur ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds of stew meat (look for the cubed beef in most butcher sections), 10 cups broth (I use water mixed with better than bouillon for five cups then the other five it's straight beef broth), 2 diced white onions, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon caraway seed, msg in place of salt to taste, 4 cloves of garlic, 2 tablespoons hot paprika, 2 tablespoons sweet paprika, 1 ripe tomato peeled and cubed, a whole bag of carrots, 1 pound of potatoes

you wanna saute your onions in a stew pot on medium with your butter but don't brown them, just let them get glossy/transparent. next add ur beef to the onions and let them cook up for about 10 minutes, you just wanna brown the meat. while that's cooking mince your garlic good. after ten minutes add ur paprika & garlic & caraway seed then cook until the paprika is all incorporated then pour in the broth. DO NOT USE COLD LIQUID it'll shock the meat and make it tough n chewy.

cover that bitch for like three hours im not kidding. Let it simmer and check it like every half hour/hour. while that's going soak the tomato in boiling water for like 3 minutes then peel off the skin & chop it. peel & chop up the carrots and potatoes (potatoes get cubed). After the first hour of simmering add in the veggies and let it go for the other two hours.

tada you have beef stew I always eat it with nice crusty bread & red wine

[avianyuh]

Heya! Do you take requests? If so, can you please write BTS members headcanons where their SO has her finals approaching and feels apathetic, lazy/unmotivated to study? PS-Love your writing! THANK YOU :)

{A/N; as a stressed out college student, this request spoke to me lol}

BTS Helping Thier S/O Through Finals

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Jin:

Jin really did feel for you during finals

So when you told him you were feeling unmotivated and a little overwhelmed

He knew you would either completely ignore studying or stress yourself out and prioritize cramming for notes over sleeping and getting enough to eat

Neither option was good in his mind

So, he told you he would help you stay on track

So he tried to help you the best way he knew how to

He ended up creating meal plans and would cook for you

If he had to be somewhere and couldn't be home with you he would leave you meals in the fridge to heat up

He usually makes you fresh meals with lots of veggies and filling ingredients

He wanted you to be healthy

He'd try to encourage you to take some breaks

Whether it was Jin trying to get you to put down your textbook and play a round of MarioKart

Just something fun to get your mind off of things

He would leave you alone to study

But if it got to be really late in the night

He would come into your room and tap on your shoulder, telling you the time and suggesting you go to bed

He'd carry you to bed and make sure to keep all of the lights dimmed so you didn't get headaches or anything

He'd just be such a sweetheart

Yoongi:

I think Yoongi would treat your finals the same way he treats work

He usually bottles up his emotions and just perseveres through hard times

Which was exactly what you were doing

So when he finally asked you one day how your studies were going he was surprised to hear you say you hadn't even cracked open your notes yet

At first, he didn't really know how to help you since he kept those struggles to himself

He had to think about your situation for a minute

How can he help you?

He realized that he needed to figure out a way to get you interested and motivated again

To him that meant getting the two of you to be productive together

So that meant staying up late with you

You'd usually come to the studio, sometimes the two of you stayed at home

You'd sit next to each other at the desk

He'd work on his music and you'd be working on getting through your studies

When things got boring he'd have you switch seats with him

You'd listen to his demos and he'd read over your notes or essays

You'd give each other advice or suggestions, then you'd switch back

And it turned out, that his plan worked

It kept you motivated and interested

Being able to share something helped keep you on track and helped to get your mind off of your finals

Hoseok:

Hobi has always stressed the importance of transparency with you

He always wanted you to be honest about your feelings with him

He could also tell when you were upset or overwhelmed in any way

One night at dinner, he noticed that you weren't as talkative and you kept your head down

He knew something was bothering you

So when he questioned you about your change in demeanor, your reaction was concerning

You ended up breaking down right in front of him

He immediately got up out of his chair and came over to your side of the table, crouching down to be at eye level with you

He pulled you closer to him and asked how he could help

So when you explained that you felt burnt out and lost in your studies, completely unprepared for your finals

He made it his mission to help you

He came home early from practice

Helping you create flashcards

Running to the library or bookstore if you needed something

If you ever printed things, Hobi would collect everything and staple it all for you

Constantly asking if you needed anything

"Do you need more flashcards? Sticky notes? Glitter pens?"

So attentive and just wanted you as stress-free as possible

Namjoon:

As we all know, Joonie is very, very smart

But he is also a very mature, responsible, caring leader

And obviously, those traits bleed over into his love life with you

Just like Hobi, I think Joon would easily pick up on the fact that you were stressed

But I don't even think you'd have to explain much to Namjoon

He knew that finals were coming up

He watched you night after night, hunched over at your desk with your head in your hands

He got the impression that you were having a hard time focusing

So instead of you coming to Namjoon

H was the one that sat you down one day and offered you some help

He suggested study sessions with him

Flashcards, books, all that jazz

He would create and buy everything

And you would follow his mock study plan

He could see your mood change from reserved and quiet to positive and confident in a short amount of time

All of that was worth it when you came home a week after your finals had ended

Of course with an A-grade for almost all of your finals

#1 teacher Kim Namjoon!

Jimin:

Another sweetheart

Was genuinely upset to see you so unhappy and stressed

When you told him you didn't have any motivation to study and that you would just accept your fate of a bad grade, he knew he had to help you stay on track

Jimin would be a combination of Jin and Hobi

I don't think he'd cook, but he'd make all the little decisions for you

Like, he'd just order you takeout from places he knew you liked

And he'd make your bed for you and wash all the dishes

Like Hobi, Jimin would be outside of your door constantly

By that, I mean constantly Jimin would be running out to get you all the supplies you needed

Sometimes you didn't even ask, he would just snoop around your desk and notice all of the little things

Like if you were low on pencils or if you were nearing the end of a notebook

I think HE'D be the one to print out a bunch of articles or cheat sheet-type things for you to read

Jimin would also make sure you took time to sleep, but also make sure that you stuck to a schedule

He literally bought one of those corkboards to hang over your desk and would stick notes and printouts on it for you

He'd bribe you with fun outings, only if you studied for maybe 2 hours or something

"We can go to that carnival, but you need to study for your history final first, TWO HOURS, NON-NEGOTIABLE"

The specifics/times would change depending on your level of interest in the outing and subject lol

He didn't want you stressed, but he didn't want you to feel like you shouldn't study at all

To be honest, finals season was more stressful for him than it was for you

Taehyung:

When finals approached and he noticed you hadn't been studying he was a bit confused

At first, he thought you were going to the library to study, but he noticed you were home more than usual

So when he asked you if everything was okay, you just shrugged and told him you didn't care

Tae became concerned as he knew school was important to you

So he pressed on

"Is it a class? Is it too hard?, I'll Help you Y/n!"

So after a few pesterings from Tae you finally confessed that it was all too overwhelming and you just didn't want to stress over your classes

Taehyung offered to help you as best he could

As Tae loves clothes, he would pick out your outfits for you so you didn't get decision fatigue

He'd also make you food and take care of all of the household chores

You two would have nightly 'therapy' sessions where you'd explain to him what was hard

Then he'd look over your notes and try to help you

This period of time included lots of cuddles and support

And spoiler alert, you got great results after the grades were finalized

All thanks to Tae

Jungkook:

Kook has always been a productive

I mean, come on...he's a Virgo, it's written in the stars for him

Literally

So when you offhandedly mentioned you wouldn't be paying much attention to your finals

JK knew he couldn't let that slide

He loves to be organized and on top of things

So he took it upon himself to create a schedule for you

Like Jimin, I think he'd also buy you a corkboard and stick flashcards on it lol

He really wanted you to be successful

And of course, he'd hear out any of your concerns and try to help you with anything you were stuck on

I think he'd try to cook you some healthy meals

He'd also be that kind of dork to be like; "Well science proves that working out helps you with memorization"

Because JK has turned into quite the gym bro he'd force you to take breaks and go to the gym with him

And whenever you got tired of the gym, you'd say stuff like "I'd rather write my 10,000-word essay than do another push up"

and Kook would be like, "Bet😏"

and before you knew it, you'd be a successful studying machine

He used reverse psychology and you didn't even know

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{Additional A/N; I know for college finals are approaching, so I want to say good luck to everyone who is gearing up for that, and of course thank you to the beautiful anon who sent in this request, I hope you liked it!}

[pocketramblr]

AU game 1! 5 headcanons for an AU where Tamaki is (inexplicably) a vegetarian, and the Quirks he manifests from eating all his veggies leads him to intern with Kamui Woods instead?

1- Tamaki is a vegetarian because when he was very little and it first manifested, he grew chicken feathers and was so terrified that he was actually turning into a chicken that would be killed and eaten too, he never touched any meat again. This is in spite of his mother having the same quirk as him and telling him that won't happen, but anyway. Instead he uses vines for reach and thorns for attack

2- his hero name is still Suneater, from Mirio's suggestion, and his hero costume is similar, but kinda leans more "forest elf" I guess- green accents instead of purple. Tamaki is relieved when Kamui Woods approves of him wearing a mask that fully hides his face, instead of a transparent visor.

3- Tamaki takes some supplements due to being vegetarian, including iron. This means he's able to manifest iron as a shield, but tends to only do it as a last resort because it really upsets his stomach. Kamui Woods saw this one time and asked if he could manifest other things not just plants, and had he tried meat before? Tamaki panics and bluescreens while saying he can't, leading Kamui Woods to believe that in a trade-off for his quirk, Tamaki can't even digest meat, let alone manifest anything.

4- Kamui Woods is an interesting mix of private and public- keeps a lower profile from his current home and life, but also had a documentary about his apparently horrible childhood made. Tamaki approves of the former, but not the latter, so while Kamui is a great mentor for fighting technique and rescue strategy, he's not quite getting through to him about any publicity.

5- In his second year, Tamaki and Kamui were on patrol after school when a sludge villain attacked a middle schooler, who caused several fires in retaliation. Kamui Woods was unable to get close due to the flames, and Tamaki prioritized rescue over combat, meaning he was running low on any food by the time he turned to consider fighting Sludgy. Then another middle schooler ran out in front of him and tried to help, and then All Might showed up, and Tamaki held it was the most terrifying day of his life for over a year.

+1- (Until the day he's called in to talk to 1A, which he was happy to do instead of going to his internship, which has been different since Kamino and Kamui rocketing up in the rankings, Tamaki does not like change and he likes the publicity increase even less, and he sees those two middle schoolers again, in that class All Might teaches sometimes, and they're asking him too many questions and scowling at him and they were there that day and at Kamino and here now, and nope, they're cursed, he's not dealing with that, he's out of here, Nejire let go of his arm, he wants to go to 1B and get the vine girl to join the internship to take the focus off him, please no Mirio he just wants to leave-)

[imafatwomannnnnn]

I had very real dreams last nights. About need a break but my break cause me to get gross. Where a dressing, feeling fat but slutty (and liking it?!!!!, the slut part). Getting shoes and them breaking. Needing a mom but mine unavailable. Being on a school field trip, getting separated from the group, being depressed af, and then trying to find them before they. Oh and the trip was at a mall, I was there before. Great. Oh and wanting to loose wt so bad and wanting to do it in an unhealthy way but loosing my hair (this part is actually really transparent with where I am at today). And now I feel just blah.

I wake up, wanting to cry. Wanting to be healthy, and loose the wt in a healthy way. Which I have done before and not upstanding why I can't have that now. Getting made at it. Then I want to starve but I getting getting hit with negative consequences. In particular hair. And I'm like, I want to be skinny. Not bald. Idk. So I will try to be healthy today which is really hard with my fuck it attitude. Then I'm like one last time of junk. But I couldn't tell yall the amount of last suppers I have had. Only good thing is I am meal planning today for the week and at least I'll load up on fruit and veggies. The plus is I did it more fruit this week. For me, it's a win.

Idk. Then I get mad I'm maintaining. But yet I don't know how I can be mad when I am maintaining. That's huge for me. But I want to loose. And I'm like, JUST. FEED. YOUR. BED. WITH. FRUITS. AND. VEGETABLES. Why is it so fucking hard. I've done it before. Twice. Felt fucking amazing. Amazing yall. Never hungry. Never counted calories. Never fasted. If I was hungry, I ate. But it's a hard core life style. May I read my health book more today.

[camellia-salazar]

More Ed Edd n Eddy characters as ponies.

Not many people liked the last one, but that's ok. Thank you to the ones that did I really appreciate you. 👍💖✨ (I mean I've always appreciated you guys but I felt like actually saying it now)

Right now I'm going to be posting all the EEnE mlp related stuff as much as I can. And there are quite a lot. So here they are.

Kevin about to pound some dorks in a second.

Rolf explaining to Kevin about his stipe mark. It's genetic for the most part.

The Kanker Sisters with their respective Eds.

Thanks for reviewing my fan art. I love drawing these guys (especially as ponies) so if anyone have any suggestions or requests please holler. If not then I'm good.

Read more of you wish, there's a special announcement of my future posts down there somewhere. Just a little heads up tho, no biggy. Until next time fellas ✨👋

I almost forgot to include the pony discription.

Kevin: loves to fly just like any other pegasus, but prefers to ride his bike more. How can a pony ride a bike, you ask? Idk don't ask me, I'm still figuring out how they played the guitar. Whenever he isn't in his bike tho, he mostly flies, like how Rainbow Dash usually just flies in place in MLP.

His cutiemark is a bike tire with a blue flame. (I'm not too brainy when it comes to cutiemarks I'm afraid.)

Nazz: even tho she isn't on here, I felt the need to include her anyways. Her magic isn't as strong as the other two's (Double Dee or Marie) so instead she just uses her magic to carry stuff, which is fine. She isn't working to get into Celestia's School nor is she trying to learn to teleport so she could be with the colt she loves (like Marie). She's just chill.

Her cutiemark is a baseball bat with a baseball and two hearts. She can be pretty athletic in the show so why not?

Rolf: since his canon counterpart loves meat why not let him enjoy it too, fish meat for the most part tho. His pony kind is the only one that can eat meat. Nobody knows why. He still eats fruits and veggies of course, but mostly when he's with others.

His cutiemark isn't really shown in my fan art, but it's probably a pitchfork. Idk what else to add so let's say that for now.

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Anyways, here's the heads up y'all. I don't think posting transparent art is a good idea anymore. Maybe I'll post those in an archive or something idk.

For now tho I'll be posting all the transparent stuff that involves the MLP Ed boys and others because it wouldn't be fair to post actual art of all the MLP/EEnE stuff on its own, when the first one has transparent with them.

So after the next few batch of EEnE/MLP fan art will have transparent but all the other fan art won't. After the last batch that's it for transparents.I'll be posting actual art together after that. For now tho I've got these. Thank you for reading the update for my blog, have a great day/night y'all. 🌟👋

Next up I'll be taking about Sarah, Jimmy, Jonny and Plank.

[mutantenfisch]

Get to know me!

@eolewyn1010 <3 tagged me but I'm gonna freestyle this because i don't have the right mood for copying the prebuilt questions.

Favourite Season and or Weather

big fan of both late Spring when everything is this rich and vibrant green and the weather is not too warm, with a bit of cloud cover but also blue sky. And as a second (equal favourite!) Autumn with either frosty and misty mornings and warm and sunny afternoons and orange and red leaves and ripe red berries everywhere or November storms with their dramatic clouds and rain and the perfect excuse to cuddle up in the armchair with some mulled apple juice or tea and a book or a crafting project.

Favourite Fruit Product

Quince and pumpkin marmelades my beloveds!!!!

Favourite Nail Polish Colour

Dark blue or black with a thin layer of transparent or holographic glitter on top

Favourite Convenience or Fast Food

Ever since I tried it I'm a hoe for Azad's grilled veggies döner here in Stadtroda. It's like shawarma but even better 🥰

Last Book I've Read

The last one was Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Big Sleep (English) and I'm currently reading both Bram Stoker's Dracula (English) and Andrzej Sapkowski's Krew elfów (in the German translation).

Last Movie I've Watched

In full? Can't even remember, maybe Pacific Rim? Maybe Meg, maybe one of the Kenneth Branagh Poirots? The other day i saw a bit of Mockingjay on TV but I'm not much in the mood for movies lately.

Last TV/Streaming Show I've Watched

Same here. Not really in the mood for any of this atm. I recently rewatched a few episodes of both Miami Vice and Supernatural on DVD and a rerun of Murder She Wrote, my beloved, on tv when i visited mum.

However, i want to pick up Full Metal Alchemist and Lupin se day and also check whether I can watch Prehistoric Planet somewhere.

Song Currently On, On Repeat and On Shuffle

Currently on: Go_A with Kalyna

On repeat: Sabaton with Soldier of Heaven

On Shuffle: Leonard Cohen with Suzanne

Random Pet or Houseplant Pic

Himst 🥰

I'm not gonna tag anyone bc I want to take a nap before my next therapy session. Feel free to feel tagged or don't, your choice :)

[transparensies]

vegetables • tip jar

[lowercasespaghetti]

Grandma vegetarianism is the all too often case of "well it's only vegetables in there", and often neglects to take into consideration said vegetable were braised in meat fat alongside your roast beef. And it's the "good enough" mentality that makes maintaining and upholding veggie/vegan lifestyles difficult or impossible. Which makes it rather unsafe for those who are veggie/vegan for medical reasons.

And Grandma vegetarianism is just restricted to your gran who doesn't understand/know better. It extends to people careless in food preparation (IE making veggie patties on an uncleaned grill that was used to make beef hamburgers), people who make exceptions in what counts (chicken broth in an otherwise vegan vegetable soup, "because it isn't meat"), and corporations that aren't absolutely 100% completely transparent about ingredients and practices used to make their food and products.

[bethdehart]

Silly Snails Batch 1

Edition: Garden's Goods

Only taking cash for these. Check replies/reblogs or dms for availability!

1. Floral Friend: $5 2. Veggie Fun: $5 3. Scarecrow: $5 4. Compost Heap: $10 5. Zen Garden: $15 6: Sundial: $10

TOS: Once bought you can do whatever you want with them* but please credit me for the original design at least once. After purchase you will get a transparent PNG. Comment or message me to claim. *Please do not use for racist, -phobic, ableist, terfy, abusive, n/f/t etc things

[gokitetour]

7 Delicious New Zealand Foods to Try

New Zealand is well-known for its breathtaking scenery and daring activities, but it is also a foodie's paradise. The country has a diversified culinary landscape, inspired by its indigenous Maori culture and immigration cultures. From delectable treats to Savory specialties, New Zealand has a delicious selection of foods to suit every appetite. Pavlova is a light and fluffy dessert topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit that should not be missed. This famous Kiwi dish is a popular choice at celebrations and gatherings around the country. Another must-have is hangi, a traditional Moori way of cooking meals in an underground oven that produces smokey, soft meats and flavourful veggies. For those with a sweet tooth, hokey pokey ice cream is a must-try. This creamy dessert contains crunchy bits of honeycomb toffee, resulting in a delicious blend of textures and Flavors. And seafood fans will want to try Bluff oysters, which are picked from the clean waters of Foveaux Strait and are known for their plump texture and saline flavour. These are just a handful of the delectable New Zealand delicacies ready to be sampled. So, whether you're touring the busy streets of Auckland or the tranquil countryside of the South Island, make sure you sample these gastronomic treats for a real flavor of Kiwi friendliness.

Here are some delicious New Zealand foods to try.

1. Pavlova: Pavlova is a traditional New Zealand dessert made of a delicate meringue foundation and topped with whipped cream and fresh fruits, including kiwifruit, strawberries, and passionfruit. This light and fluffy dessert, named after the Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova, is a popular choice for celebrations and special events around New Zealand. Its crunchy outer shell and soft, marshmallow-like core offer an ideal combination of sweetness and texture that is guaranteed to please the palate.

2. Hangi: Hangi is a traditional Maori cooking method in which food is steamed in an underground oven. This unusual cooking technique adds a smokey taste to the meal while keeping it moist and delicate. A hangi feast usually includes a range of meats, including chicken, hog, and lamb, as well as root vegetables like potatoes, kumara (sweet potatoes), and pumpkin. The resultant dishes are bursting with flavour and scent, making hangi a must-try culinary experience for tourists to New Zealand.

3. Hokey Pokey Ice Cream: Hokey pokey ice cream is a popular New Zealand delicacy made with vanilla ice cream and crunchy pieces of honeycomb toffee. The caramelized flavour and pleasant crunch of the hokey pokey bits complement the sweet and creamy ice cream, resulting in a lovely texture and taste contrast. Hokey pokey ice cream, whether served in a cone or in a dish with toppings such as chocolate sauce or fresh berries, can please any sweet craving.

4. Whitebait Fritters: Whitebait fritters are a famous dish in New Zealand, prepared from the small, transparent fish known as whitebait. These delicate fish are combined with eggs and spices before being pan-fried to perfection, yielding a light and fluffy fritter with a subtle seafood taste. Whitebait fritters, which are frequently served as an appetizer or snack, are best consumed straight from the griddle with a squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkling of sea salt.

5.Kiwifruit: Kiwifruit, often known as kiwi, is a New Zealand native fruit that has grown in popularity worldwide due to its brilliant green flesh and distinct tangy-sweet flavor. Kiwifruit is high in vitamin C and fiber and may be eaten fresh or added to a number of meals, including fruit salads, smoothies, desserts, and Savory foods. Kiwifruit, whether sliced and eaten with a spoon or used as a colourful garnish, provides a refreshing blast of flavor to any meal.

6. L&P: L&P, which stands for Lemon & Paeroa, is a traditional New Zealand soft drink that has become an iconic Kiwi beverage. L&P is made with natural spring water from the town of Paeroa and flavoured with genuine lemon juice, giving it a notably crisp and zesty taste that is both refreshing and thirst-quenching. L&P is a popular Kiwi drink that symbolizes the laid-back and easygoing culture of New Zealand, whether consumed on its own or blended with other beverages such as soda or ginger beer.

7. Bluff oysters: Bluff oysters are a renowned delicacy obtained from the pristine waters of the Foveaux Strait on New Zealand's South Island. Bluff oysters are renowned for their plump texture and rich, salty flavor, making them among the world's best oysters. Bluff oysters are a gourmet delicacy that seafood enthusiasts will not want to miss when visiting New Zealand. They may be eaten raw on the half shell with a squeeze of lemon juice or cooked in a variety of recipes, such as oyster stew or tempura.

 Conclusion

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A Manchester Affair (Rúben Dias): Chapter 11

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"You sure it's ok?"

"It's ok Scott, don't worry. I had to babysit kids to get some extra cash before working for Bayern, I know what I'm doing".

"But it's three kids. Including two babies", he repeated once again.

"I know. It'll be fine!"

"You are the best, you know that right?"

"Of course I know", she winked at him.

Scott had come to Lucía’s house panicking. Because of some family issues, his sister and her partner had to travel to Scotland and Scott was going to be looking after their kids since his parents were also out of town. But the final day they were there was a day before a match and he needed to go stay with the squad in a hotel. Lucía, however, could stay home if she wanted, so she offered to look after them that day.

"Rúben is away that Saturday, right?"

"He'll be back in the evening, I guess".

"I'm ok with him helping you and staying with my nephews and my niece. Just so you know. I don’t think you’ll refuse any help you can get".

The topic of Rúben was always a weird one. Scott was a huge supporter of their relationship, but they hadn't met properly yet and she worried about how that would go. But every little comment like this one made her confident that they could actually be friendly towards each other.

"Ok, it’s good to know", she smiled.

"Well, I gotta go pick them up. Thanks again", he said, giving her a hug.

**

When Scott closed Lucía’s door and turned to go to the lift, he saw Rúben approaching the apartment.

"Hey mate", he said.

"Hi. I didn't know you were visiting".

"Just asking her for a favour. Nothing else".

The tension could be cut with a knife.

"I know Scott. And…sorry for, you know, what happened at the match".

Scott laughed. "I get it. I would have probably done the same".

He then extended his hand so Rúben could shake it. "Friends? For her?"

"Friends", said Rúben, shaking Scott's hand.

"Anyway, go see your girl. I have a very busy day ahead of me. I'll see you around, I guess".

"Yes. Bye".

**

"Did you bump into Scott? He just left", asked Lucía, looking to be completely transparent with Rúben.

"I did and we are friends now".

"You are?", she asked, surprised.

"Kind of".

That made her laugh, but also made her very happy. There was nothing she wanted more than for them to get on well.

"So, are you ready for the movie?", she said, laughing at him.

"Why can't we just watch a comedy?"

"Because we watched one the other day and it’s my turn to pick. Besides Scream has a lot of comedy in it!! It's the perfect combination".

"You said that about the last horror movie too", he complained.

"Stop being a baby and pay attention. The opening scene is so good".

**

Saturday arrived and it was time for Lucía’s big babysitting job.

Scott had a niece that was three years old and then two twin nephews that were still babies. Definitely a lot of work but she felt like she could do it. Right?

Only two hours later, she realised she wasn’t ready for it at all. The babies kept waking up at different times and crying because they probably missed their mum. Scott's niece was busy playing and didn't want to help out with her brothers. Well, at least she wasn't causing much drama.

By the time Lucía had to start making their dinner, her shirt had dried vomit on it, her hair looked like a nest, there were toys all over her living room and she even found some in the toilet. It was a disaster.

She threw all her nutrition knowledge out of the window and just made some fish fingers with mashed potatoes for her and Scott's niece. She wanted to put ketchup on then?…well, so be it. At least she was eating. She’d take any wins, no matter how small.

And speaking of babies, the veggie purée she made for them seemed to be well received until one of them started to spit it. Brilliant. 

How could parents do this without crying every day?

The idea of bath time totally made her want to bawl her eyes out.

"Someone is knocking on the door, I'll open it", she heard the little girl say while she started to walk in the door’s direction.

"No!!! You can't open the door to strangers".

"My parents let me do it at home", she said seriously.

"Yeah, pretty sure they don't, young lady".

When Lucía opened the door, she found Rúben there.

"Bad time to visit?", he chuckled, seeing the way she looked.

"I want to hug you but I'm so gross right now".

He let himself in and gave her a quick peck on the lips.

"Is he your boyfriend?"

"Yes, this is Rúben. My boyfriend".

"My uncle is more handsome, you should date him".

"Sorry babe, the jury has decided. I have to date uncle Scott".

“Who am I going to date then?”, said Rúben, pouting.

“Me!!”, said Scott’s niece.

“So that was her plan all along. She wanted you for herself but sent me to her uncle as a consolation prize”, laughed Lucía.

Rúben just shook his head and went to see how the babies were doing.

“Ok, honey. How about we take you to the bath now and then you can watch some TV while I bathe your little brothers?”

“Can I have ice cream while I watch TV?”, she said.

“Sure”, said Lucía, so tired that she’d give her a chocolate fountain if that helped.

When she walked past the spare room on her way to the bathroom, she saw Rúben holding both babies. They looked so tiny being held by him. He was bouncing them in his legs and making them giggle. And it took Lucía a second, or twenty, to realized she needed to stop staring and help Scott’s niece with her bath.

Three baths later, she was ready to collapse on the sofa. But it was occupied by Rúben, who had Scott's niece next to him, holding onto his arm while they watched TV.

"Everything ok here? Babies are sleeping".

Rúben turned to look at her. "All good. How about you take a shower now that it's all calmed down. I'll look after her".

"You're perfect".

"I recall you saying that the day we met, yeah".

She chuckled at his words and left to shower. They had come a long way since that dinner with Pep. 

When she got back to the living room, Lucía saw a little three-year-old girl hugging Rúben while trying to keep her eyes open to finish watching the movie.

“I guess I’m not the only one who likes your cuddles”.

He looked up at her and smiled. “I’ve got two arms”.

But when she sat next to him to cuddle to his side, a little hand slapped hers.

“No! Rúben is mine”.

“Is he now? Where am I supposed to sit then?”

“Next to me”, she said. And so that’s what Lucía did, shaking her head.

But not even 10 minutes later, the little one was already sleeping and so Rúben took her to her bed before coming back to the sofa.

“I think I’m allowed to be your boyfriend again”, he said before leaning in to kiss her.

They could have stayed in that moment for hours after such a tiring day.

“You don’t have to stay today if you don’t want to”.

“Why wouldn’t I?”

“The kids will wake up in the middle of the night and you should rest after your match”, she said, putting her head on his shoulder.

“And you need to rest before your match tomorrow”.

“Yes, but it’s not the same. I'm not a player”.

“No, you’re more important than the players”, he said. “Imagine Varane hurts his ankle but you’re so sleepy that you start treating his arm. It would be on national TV. Embarrassing!”

Lucía turned her head so his arm could muffle the sound of her laughing. 

“Let’s go to bed then”, she said, grabbing his hand.

**

The night wasn’t as bad as she expected, even though she did have to wake up a couple of times to look after the babies. But when Scott’s sister knocked on the door, Lucía literally sprinted to open it.

“Thank you for looking after them. I hope it wasn’t too bad”, she said.

“It was ok, don’t worry”.

“But you aren’t doing it again anytime soon, right?”, she laughed.

“I’ll leave the babysitting to uncle Scott”.

“I’ll let him know he has to bring you with him to a Sunday dinner, so we can thank you for yesterday. And so everyone else can meet you”.

“I’d love to go, thank you”.

“Amazing! Thank you again. And say hi to my brother later”, she said, leaving and somehow managing to make it look simple to control three kids.

“I will!”

“That family will be devastated to find out you and Scott aren’t together”, said Rúben, making her jump. She thought he was still in the shower.

“Yeah, well”, she said, rolling her eyes.

“I’m joking”.

“Are you?”

“Yes, too early?”, he laughed.

“A bit”, she said, laughing too. “But you aren’t wrong. I think they are getting the wrong idea so Scott better let them know before they try to turn me into a McTominay when I meet them”.

“Just tell them you’ll be a Dias one day”.

“I’ll tell them I’ll keep my own last name”, she said, rolling her eyes. 

“So…”, he said, changing the subject. “Did that count as practice?”

Lucía turned to look at him with a frown on her face but quickly realised what he meant.

“Yesterday gave me the complete opposite of baby fever, Dias. Ask me again in a year. That’s how long it’ll take me to recover”.

“You know, they usually come one by one, not three at once”, laughed Rúben.

“Can’t risk it!”

**

The next day Lucía had a photo shoot to attend. It was one of the most bizarre requests she got, but the team was actually happy to get any type of promotion. I mean, was there a product they weren’t sponsored by? It was a bit ridiculous.

So there she was, on the set of Women’s Health, ready to pose for a couple of photos and talk about her job at United.

The guy who was interviewing her didn’t seem particularly friendly. He also kept on getting her name wrong, which was really annoying. Isn’t part of the job to make sure you actually know who you are talking to?

“Are you in a relationship?”, asked the journalist.

“I’m sorry?”

“I asked if you have a boyfriend”.

“I don’t see how that has anything to do with my job”, she said, side-eyeing him.

“Just answer the question. You are a young woman working surrounded by men, people want to know”.

Lucía almost felt like leaving the set at that moment, but seeing how he talked to her, she had the feeling that if she did that, the article would not be very flattering.

“I do have a boyfriend, yes”.

“Wasn’t that hard”, he muttered.

The rest of the interview went as well as she could hope for and then she posed for the photos. It was weird for her to be posing in these types of sport clothes. She was more used to just the team’s clothes, but hey, new experiences and all that. Everyone in the team told her to enjoy it, and she was going to try to do just that. Even if having a wind machine directed at her face wasn’t really her idea of a good time.