#Apple Sauce Market Share

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Apple Sauce Market Projected to Show Strong Growth

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Rising Demand for the Ready to Eat Foods

Increasing Demand for the Supplements with Different Foods for Snacks like Waffles, Granola

Apple Sauce Market Trends:

Clean Label Manufacturing and Innovating Recipes around Apple Sauce

Apple Sauce Market Growth Opportunities:

Increasing Premixes and Flavourings in Functional Foods in Fitness Industry

Rising Demand for the Organic Foods by Vegan Population

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Chapter 2: Exclusive Summary and the basic information of the Apple Sauce Market.

Chapter 3: Displaying the Market Dynamics- Drivers, Trends and Challenges & Opportunities of the Apple Sauce

Chapter 4: Presenting the Apple Sauce Market Factor Analysis, Porters Five Forces, Supply/Value Chain, PESTEL analysis, Market Entropy, Patent/Trademark Analysis.

Chapter 5: Displaying the by Type, End User and Region/Country 2018-2022

Chapter 6: Evaluating the leading manufacturers of the Apple Sauce market which consists of its Competitive Landscape, Peer Group Analysis, BCG Matrix & Company Profile

Chapter 7: To evaluate the market by segments, by countries and by Manufacturers/Company with revenue share and sales by key countries in these various regions (2023-2028)

Chapter 8 & 9: Displaying the Appendix, Methodology and Data Source

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[hcneymooners]

thinking of chef!sevika...

suggestive content. men & minors dni.

🫕 and how the two of you met least luxuriously. you had gone on a terrible date - the kind where the conversation was tepid as lukewarm soup, where you watched the other person cut their food into increasingly smaller pieces just to have something to do with their hands.

🫕 you'd stolen away to the bathroom and found yourself wedged between the open window and sill, desperate for air untainted by forced laughter. thinking of how you got stuck and she looked up at you, as if you were suspended in a baroque-era painting, all twisted limbs and desperation. you'd reached out to her, a stranger in the alleyway of a restaurant, and asked for help.

🫕 she'd lifted you free with hands that spoke of years in kitchens - calloused, sure, strong - and you found the ground beneath your feet again, hair slightly mussed from all the movement. thank you, you said and she'd smiled so that you could see the body of the cigar held tightly between her teeth. she had a gap-tooth smile that reminded you of warm bread torn apart, and you thought of it all the way home and even after, constantly.

🫕 thinking of chef!sevika and how you met again, this time at a group function at some lush little eatery off a street you didn't know had any reputation in the city. it was a birthday party so the place had been rented out and you were pressed back-to-back and front-to-front with people who you knew nothing of, but shared memories of the birthday girl with. it was nineteen twenties themed so you'd gotten a jet-black wig, short and curling softly at the apples of your cheeks, and had ornamented yourself with an authentic flapper dress: glittering sleekly in the perfect shade of baby blue. your diamond necklaces were long and layered, your mother's relic.

🫕 the noise had become too much - crystal glasses clinking like wind chimes in a storm - so you'd slipped away, found a door marked 'staff only' and pushed through into blessed quiet. you've tucked yourself into this side kitchen, where the air smells of reduced wine and fresh herbs.

🫕 chef!sevika who's surprised to find you lounging in her extra kitchen, who hides a smile as you dip a finger into a plate of artfully smoked salmon laid out in thin blush slices against a fan of pita and sauce. she's older than you, carries it in the silver threading her temples, in the assured way she moves through her domain.

🫕 her knife work is hypnotic - you watch her hands move with the surety that comes from decades of practice, the blade an extension of herself. curious little thing, she murmurs, but slides the plate closer to you instead of pulling it away.

🫕 you start bringing her things after that night - rare spices from specialty shops tucked into quiet corners of the city, flowers still warm from the morning market, cookbooks with cracked spines from antique stores.

🫕 she teaches you to taste properly: eyes closed, breathing in the steam of broths she's spent hours perfecting. slow down, she'll whisper, one hand on your wrist, savor it. and you learn to do just that - to savor everything about her, about this slow-burning thing between you.

🫕 in her kitchen late at night, you watch her alter recipes. she lets you be her tester, feeding you tiny portions from wooden spoons worn smooth with use. too much salt? she asks, and you shake your head, entranced by how she makes notes in a leather-bound journal, her handwriting precise and slanting. you're perched on a counter, legs swinging, and she moves between stoves with the grace of a dancer. sometimes her hand brushes your knee as she passes, and you feel it like a flame.

🫕 she teaches you to make pasta on a sunday morning, the kitchen filled with golden light. her hands guide yours through the motions of kneading, and you lean back against her chest, feeling how your breathing slowly synchronizes. patience, she says, when you want to rush. good things take time. you understand she's not just talking about the dough beneath your fingers.

🫕 your first real kiss tastes of the cardamom ice cream she's been perfecting - sweet and complex and slightly spiced. she cups your face in hands that smell of basil and butter, and you think about how many ways there are to feed someone, to nourish them.

🫕 months pass like honey dripping from a spoon. you build rituals together: morning coffee in the garden she's started growing herbs in, weekend trips to farmers' markets where she charms every vendor with her expertise and that gap-toothed smile. she teaches you the names of every herb in her garden, how to tell when tomatoes are perfectly ripe, the secret to properly seasoning cast iron. you teach her how to slow down sometimes, to leave the kitchen and dance with you in the living room, to let a meal be simple if it means more time to kiss.

🫕 you surprise her on her birthday by converting the spare room into a spice library - floor-to-ceiling shelves filled with jars from your travels together, each one labeled in your careful handwriting. she cries, just a little, and you kiss the salt from her cheeks.

🫕 the proposal happens in her kitchen - where else? - while she's teaching you to make her grandmother's secret recipe for braised short ribs. this is a family secret, she says, and then pauses, wooden spoon halfway to the pot. i suppose you should be family then. you nearly drop the wine you're holding, and she laughs, deep and rich. marry me, she says, let me feed you forever.

🫕 the wedding is in autumn, when the air is crisp and sweet with falling leaves. she spends days in the kitchen you built her, crafting a feast that tells your story: the smoked salmon from the night in her extra kitchen, pasta rolled by four hands instead of two, herbs from your shared garden. your dress is the color of a deep forest, and when you walk down the aisle, she cries again, just a little.

🫕 there are harder days, when eating feels like swallowing stones. she finds you curled on the kitchen floor one morning, the marble cool against your cheek. without a word, she sits beside you, gathers you into her lap like something precious.

🫕 hey baby, she whispers against your hair, and her hands are so gentle as they trace the hollow spaces of you. she feeds you breakfast slowly, carefully - warm bread torn into tender, small pieces, drizzled with honey. each bite is followed by a kiss: to your temples, your shoulders, the soft plane of your stomach.

🫕 you're here, she reminds you, you're safe. and you are - safe in this kitchen that smells of rosemary and rising dough, safe in her arms that have always known how to hold you.

🫕 later, when you're stronger, she shows you another kind of recipe. dark chocolate melting on your skin like sunset, the sharp bright burst of reduced raspberry sauce. the secret, she murmurs against your collarbone, is the canvas. her tongue traces patterns like plating designs, and you laugh, breathless, at how she makes art of everything. my masterpiece, she calls you, and you feel beautiful, consumed, cherished.

🫕 the cookbook comes as a surprise - you find the proof copy on her desk one evening. "recipes for my love," the title reads, and inside are all your favorites. each recipe comes with a story, a memory. "the secret ingredient is time," she writes in the introduction, "and someone worth spending it with." it sells out in weeks, then months. "it's like reading a love letter," the reviews say, and you blush every time, even as you beam with pride at how she's shared your love with the world.

🫕 thinking about how your home becomes a sanctuary, especially for jinx and isha. they come at all hours - after fights, during celebrations, on quiet sunday afternoons when they just need to be somewhere warm.

🫕 sevika teaches jinx knife skills while you and isha roll out cookie dough, all of you covered in flour and laughing. the cool aunts, they call you, but you know it's more than that. it's the way sevika always knows when to start making hot chocolate (the real stuff. none of that synthetic crap, she grumbles), the way you keep their favorite snacks in the pantry, the way the kitchen island has become a confessional booth where secrets are whispered and hearts are allowed to be swollen with grief .

🫕 kitchens are for healing, sevika says one night, watching you all from the doorway. jinx is asleep on the couch, isha curled up beside her, and the house smells like the cookies you'd stress-baked together after a particularly rough day. you lean back against her chest, feeling her heartbeat strong and steady. and for family, you add, and feel her smile against your hair.

🫕 thinking of how the years pass like this - measured in meals shared, in recipes perfected, in late-night comforts and early morning kisses that taste of coffee. your love never spoils, never grows stale. it only deepens, like a good red wine, like a soup that's been simmering all day.

🫕 sevika still feeds you from splintering spoons, still kisses your stomach on hard days, still looks at you like you're the most exquisite dish she's ever created. and you still perch on counters to watch her work, still bring her flowers and spices, still catch your breath at the full force of her smile.

🫕 in the end, it's simple: your kitchen is your heart, and your heart is always full.

© hcneymooners.

me 🤝🏾 my eating disorder and subsequent recovery 🤝🏾 wanting to marry someone in the food industry.

[coneheads-deserved-a-noble-prize]

I AM SO TIRED OF PEOPLE ASSOCIATING ALASTOR WITH ONLY JAMBALAYA SO HERE ARE OTHER CREOLE DISHES YOU HEATHENS

Fanfiction and Comic creators, this is for you especially.

Crawfish Étouffée

This beautiful dish was invented in Breaux Bridge Louisiana, where our favourite radio star is from! Although it's invention is attributed the Herbet Hotel in the 1950s -after Alastors death- it is a classic.

Crawfish Étouffée has a sauce typically made from a blonde roux with that classic cajun seasoning. It contains the Holy Trinity of cajun cooking too: bell peppers, onions and celery. The main meat of this dish is crawfish tails and it is usually served with carbs like cornbread, cajun rice or vegetables such as green beans and potato salad.

It is chock full of flavour, and a filling inexpensive dish for low income families - which I believe Alastor is from.

Some alternatives to the crawfish are chicken and shrimp.

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The difference between Étouffée and Gumbo.

These two often get mixed up, and I understand, they're both classic Bayou dishes. Here's how to differentiate them.

Texture: Both dishes use shrimp, chicken, or crawfish tail broth. BUT Jumbo has a thicker consistency, it's made from a dark roux and it tends to use more liquid to remain stew-like.

Flavour: Gumbo and Étouffée both use Cajun seasoning, but due to Étouffées blonde roux, it has a lighter, sweeter taste than the darker, fullness of flavour in Gumbo.

Meat: Gumbo uses a variety of meats at the same time (often shrimp and sausage are key components), as mentioned in the alternatives above, Étouffée typically does not.

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2. Red Beans and Rice

We're on a roll guys! This is another dish from Louisiana! Although, it is specifically associated with New Orleans, where Alastor hosted his radio show. It has a fascinating history, partly due to it's African and French/Spanish routes - But it was also a struggle meal during the Great Depression. It was originally a Creole, not Cajun dish.

(Note: Red Beans and Kidney Beans are different legumes)

This dish also contains the Holy Trinity, as well as bay leaves, oregano, cayenne pepper, garlic powder and more. Its protein comes from Andouille sausages, but like Gumbo, a variety of meats are used. If you want Alastor to be traditional about it, he should make it on a Monday incorporating the left over ham bones from Sunday dinner. It is also complimented with long grain white rice and green beans, amongst many other things.

Considering Alastor witnessed the Stock Market Crash of 1929 -which led to the Great Depression - There is no way he hasn't come across this dish before.

3. Creole Bread Pudding

The queen of Creole Dessert has arrived. Can you guess where she's from? DING-DING-DING! That's right! New Orleans Louisiana baby! Recipes of this treat have been recorded since 1885, so it suffices to say she's a classic.

Like most bread puddings, it is made by combining stale bread (preferably French), beaten eggs and milk. However, this variation often has an incredible amount of vanilla extract. What it will be complimented with varies from person to person. Some examples are: Whipped meringue and whisky, raisins and apple, or walnuts and butter.

Although not as popular in the modern day, I like to imagine this is something Mimzy, Rosie and Alastor might share together on a day out.

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There you go! I hope you enjoyed this - but more importantly I hope this helps people create a more diverse version of those cosy Alastor cooking scenes that I love.

[applepiesupreme]

American Apple Pie

Pairing: Low/Mid Honor Arthur Morgan and female OC.

Rating: Explicit

Summary: Savigne Ricci is a temporary guest at the Van der Linde camp. Her path crosses with the enforcer of the gang, Arthur Morgan, and despite their differences, a relationship develops between them. Whole lot of smut and fluff, slow burn-ish.

AOC link:

https://archiveofourown.org/works/54945853/chapters/146337121

Chapter 23

Antoine's was renovating and they were supposed to be closed for five to seven days, depending on how the construction went. 

Savigne decided, no better time to get rich.

The restaurant allowed them to prepare and store their own meals if they used their own ingredients and most people used that offer to make themselves lunch or dinner for their breaks. She did, too, but now she took out the pizza dough balls she had left to cold marinate ahead of time so they can warm up by the time she arrived at camp. Chef Ecco sauntered over, curious what she was doing and nearly lost his god damn mind when he saw she had prepared pizza dough, praising her to high heaven and exchanging recipes with what he thought was the best dough and best pizza recipe. He shared with her the shops he acquired his cheese from, then even gave her a pizza peel from the kitchen as a gift. 

Ruth and her flock watched from a distance with scowls and Savigne basked in their disapproval.

She went to the open market in Saint Denis to shop for ingredients, strolling around, sniffing and tasting the vegetables, cheese and spices. It was no Grand Bazaar but Saint Denis was becoming more metropolitan by the week and she was impressed with the new, “exotic” food that was sprouting in the market.  

When she arrived in camp it was early afternoon, most folks were out to do whatever they did during the day, so she prepared the fire for the oven – it needed to be very hot for the pizza - and changed into comfortable clothes. 

She prepared the sauce and the toppings, then poured herself a glass of wine and sat at the table, watching the water. Mary Beth came over and Savigne poured her a glass, too. Mary Beth shared the story of the latest novel she was reading and she listened.

“That makes no sense.” 

“What makes no sense?” Mary Beth asked. 

“The man’s too perfect.”

“That’s the point” was the amused reply.

“No I mean it’s not realistic. He’s gorgeous. Strong. Clever. Rich. And a gentleman. And apparently also…you know…a great…lover,” Savigne concluded.

“And?”

“And – so he’s too perfect.”

“Ya saying men like that don’t exist?” Mary Beth grinned. 

“Have you ever met one? I know I haven’t.”

“Haven’t you?” was the teasing question.

“Are you trying to say that Arthur is perfect?” Savigne snorted. “Or that I am?”

“Perfection is boring," Mary Beth shrugged. "Besides, you’re perfect for each other, no?” Savigne shrugged. “Perfect” wasn’t the word she would use, but she had to admit that this was a relationship that should have failed and yet somehow didn’t. Who knew that she could fall into co-habitation with someone this easily, this comfortably? And someone like Arthur, too! Nobody would argue that both of them were difficult people to be around and yet, bizarrely it somehow worked. 

“You know how many bets I won thanks to you guys?” was Mary Beth’s gloating question.

“Bets?!”

“That’s right. Folks around here don’t understand you the way I do,” Mary Beth sighed. Savigne rolled her eyes. “Hey now, don't underestimate me. Ain't I the one who knew before either one of you did?”

“Hmmmmm…What else do you know, oh sage one?”

“I know the man is ensnared," Mary Beth pursed her lips, her eyes shifting to the oven. “Getting him hooked up proper, are we?”

“Why? Because I cook?” Savigne laughed. “It’s just food, what’s the big deal?”

“Just food,” she mumbled teasingly. “I don’t think Arthur has ever been spoiled like this before. It's not that you cook, it's that you cook for him.” She paused for a moment, then quickly retrieved her notebook to scribble in it. "Need to use this in my novel."

"You're writing a novel?"

"I am," she said smugly. "You're craftier than you look, you know. Maybe I should get some pointers from you."

“Right,” Savigne huffed, secretly pleased. “All I do is cook dinner. Happens to be my job anyway. You could even call it self-serving practice.”

The other woman hummed with a smirk. “Ain’t just dinner. It’s being cared for that he’s addicted to.”

“Not going to apologize for that!” Savigne mumbled, but her grin grew just a little wider. 

They watched Arthur arrive at camp and stroll over to talk to Dutch. Mary Beth drank the rest of her wine, gave her a knowing look and left. 

Savigne saw him walk over a few minutes later, eyeing the ingredients on the table. She got up and came around to hug him and kiss him on the cheek - a ritual she still stubbornly followed and he still stubbornly endured.

"You cookin' dinner?"

"Only if you're hungry," she said lightly. He grunted in affirmation and went to wash the sweat and dust off his hands and face.

She quickly flattened a ball of dough on the peel, spread the sauce, added the ingredients and pushed it into the hot oven. Few minutes later she placed it on the wood vegetable chopping block, cut it by pressing her palm on the spine of the knife and slapped his hand away. 

“You just watched me pull it out of the oven. It’s hot. Give it a minute.”

He grumbled a little and poured himself a shot of whiskey. She adjusted the corners of his napkin just so. “How was your day?”

“Fine.”

He finally noticed the side-eye she was giving him as he was staring at the steaming pie and took the cue: “Yours?”

“Glad you asked!” she started with enthusiasm. “Antoine’s is renovating. So I’m going to have a few days off.”

She slid the chopping block over and announced: "Pizza Margarita from Italy! Bon appétit!"

“So I was thinking…” she said, getting up to prepare the next pie on the peel, “…we can do something. If you have the time.”

By the time she sat down he had already eaten half of it. She knew that expression on his face and smiled with satisfaction. “Good, huh?”

“It’s from Italy, course it’s good,” he shrugged, grinning at his own cleverness. 

She pulled out the second pie, cut it and put it on a separate plate. He eyed the plate with some resentment as she took it to Jack.

When she returned, to nobody's surprise, he was finished. 

She sat down and sipped her wine. 

"That it?" He was looking the rest of the dough balls. 

“Do you have the time to do something together?”

“I got time,” he admitted carefully, possibly already guessing where this was heading.

Satisfied, she jumped up to make the next pie. Her fingers, quick and nimble with practice threw on the ingredients and slid the pie into the oven with the peel. 

She sat back down as he served himself another shot of whiskey. 

"We can...I don't know...go to Strawberry."

He gave her a look. “Lemme guess…ya wanna go treasure huntin’.”

She slid the second pie onto the block, cut it, then snatched it from his grasp. “You’re going to burn your tongue, wait a minute, Jesus!” She sat back down and sipped her wine. “And yes, that’s the idea.”

“Savigne…” he started, exasperated, but before he could say more Jack ran over and asked if there was more. 

"How the hell did ya eat that whole pie so fast?" Arthur protested and she rolled her eyes at the irony. Jack admitted that his mom and dad had each taken a slice, too. Arthur grumbled darkly at that. She pushed the block in front of him and prepared the next one while the two of them argued. 

"Five minutes, Jack. Did you like it?" 

“I loved it!”

"Can't have loved it if ya gave it away," muttered Arthur as he chewed. 

"Don't listen to him.” she quipped. She cut the next pie and placed it on his plate. "Be careful, it's hot." He ambled away carefully. 

She sat back down to sip her wine and met his gaze. 

"Well what about me?" 

"You had two pies," she teased. 

He glanced at the last ball of dough. "You want me to take ya, that it?”

“Pffft. I want to know if you’re coming along,” she said as she got up to prepare the pie. After she slid it into the oven: “I’m going either way. It’ll be an adventure.”

“That so?” he said, eyebrows raised as he poured himself another shot. 

“That so,” she confirmed, pulling out the pizza a few minutes later and sliding it on the chopping block. "I can do everything on my own just fine, thank you very much," she added as she cut the pie.

He was clever and waited until it was pushed in front of him before he said “Y’ain’t goin’ alone." 

"Don't tell me what to do!" Savigne growled with some heat.

He was expecting that and there was clear amusement to his tone when he spoke over the chewing. "Or what?"

"Or I'll do it," she grumbled, taking another mouthful of wine. 

He finished his pie, drank the rest of his shot, pushed the empty block aside and put his elbows on the table, leaning in.

"Well then," he sighed, his eyes twinkling, "I might have to…you know…punish ya." He watched the red blotches blooming on her cheeks. “Think yer overdue for a lesson.”

“Thanks to you we can never go back to the bath in Valentine!” she hissed. “I’m pretty sure the entire hotel heard us.”

“Course we goin’ back,” he grinned, leaning back in his chair and pulling out a cigarette. “And wasn’t us they heard, was you.”

"I wasn't there by myself, was I?"

"I got no problem with it," he shrugged smugly. 

She ran her palms over her face, annoyed how quickly and violently she blushed. Also annoyed how pleased he was with himself. Arthur had strutted out to the lobby that day like he had conquered Rome while she had run straight for the exit, not even attempting to pay the bill that week, mumbling that she was going to retrieve the horses.

“God, I can never look Bill in the face again,” she whined.

“The man works in a hotel,” he drawled. “‘M sure he’s used to it. ‘Sides…I liked it.”

"You know what - we’re doing separate baths from now on."

He hummed to himself, inhaling the smoke. "Ya actually think a door's gonna stop me," he mused, leaning on the table, the muscles in his wide shoulders rounding up. 

"You wouldn't dare.” He just chortled at her disbelief. "I think you're missing the bedroll, Mr Morgan.”

"That how you treat yer guide?”

A smile bloomed on her face. “So we’re going?”

He sighed. “Reckon findin' a pile of rocks gonna spare me years of naggin’.”

This stumped her because it implied that he thought they would be together for years to come. It’s just a figure of speech you fool, she mused and it was, but that didn’t matter much to her heart. 

She lied awake for a long time thinking on that, annoyed that her mind would start writing an epic novel because a few uttered words but unable to stop it. What would life be outside the gang with Arthur? What could a man like that do? He was good with horses, she thought, he could breed horses. Or maybe train them. He was good with a lot of animals, so maybe he could be a rancher. Or - twist of fate - bounty hunter. She scratched that possibility off the list. Too dangerous. Farmer? No, didn't seem fitting. It was hard to imagine him outside of his current environment, as if being an outlaw was part of his identity and this life was his natural habitat. What if he missed the social interaction with the gang? Sure, they had a fine time now but that's because he still had that. Removing the gang would rob him of all his friends and family and she couldn't picture him enjoying life without all that. Then again, he did enjoy solitude in nature, didn't he? Maybe he was more of a loner than she assumed. 

She jumped when he spoke up. "What ya cookin' in yer head?"

"I'm just excited," she said, irritated how much of a light sleeper he was and how, even with his back turned, he always knew when she was awake. "I'm going to be rich tomorrow."

He turned to face her and shifted closer. "Might have to rob ya then," he whispered.

"What if we really find a treasure?" she said more seriously a while later. We could do anything we wanted. We could both just pack up and go away. Start somewhere new. Together. She thought on how to ask these things and couldn't make the words come out. 

"I'll eat my hat, tell ya that," he mumbled sleepily. 

"Wouldn't mind seeing that" she sighed and settled into his chest before she drifted off.

The next morning they set out early. It was a long ride to Strawberry and they wanted to arrive before they lost the daylight. Arthur watched with fascination as Savigne whipped out a list and rattled off all the items she had decided they needed. He shot down half of them saying they're not traveling to Canada and there are towns in between, also game to shoot. There were some things on the list he just listened to incredulously like "extra matches, extra soap, extra boots, extra sling in case Cricket's basket sling got ripped etc" and dissuaded her only by reminding her how much Cricket would suffer under this "extra" weight and added that this was not how adventures worked. She relented. 

She prepared the horses as Dutch called him over, saying there is a job he needs Arthur to be on and when Arthur said that he will take care of it when he returns, Dutch’s eyes sought out and blazed at Savigne as if she had said it. She took some satisfaction in that.

They trotted out in the brisk morning air and she was unreasonably excited. 

"You know, this is my first time doing anything in the countryside," she remarked. "Are we going to camp under the stars?"

"Course we are," he said from ahead, "or was you aiming for a hotel, Princess?"

"I prefer the camping."

"Won' be glamorous, I tell ya that," Arthur grunted, sounding unsure what she was so excited about. 

"That's the point," she quipped. 

He waited patiently as she stopped several times to watch animals through her binoculars and then wanted to get off to look at some flowers she hadn't seen before. 

Overall it was a pleasant ride, cool and relaxed. There was a lady by the road who needed help and Savigne gave him a questioning look but he rode on as if she wasn't there and later said that she's always there and it's an ambush. This sobered her a little to dangers she wasn't aware of and she was glad he was with her.

Late afternoon they arrived to the outskirts of Strawberry but instead of heading into town, Arthur aimed north and a mile or so out said they needed to rest the horses by a stream. He told her not to go too far, that there were wolves and cougars around and Savigne didn't need to be told twice. 

An hour after they broke rest they arrived at a hill and for the first time she saw the three rock formations in the distance, reaching to the sky. 

Unfortunately her good mood turned when they arrived to the foot of a bridge. Arthur went right over it with Frost and she lingered behind, preparing. On the other side he noticed she wasn't following and came back. 

"What's the matter?"

"I need to prepare," she told him, locating her blindfold. 

"For?"

"Crossing the bridge."

He watched her put the blindfold on. "The hell ya doin'?"

She pulled it off, exasperated. "Why don't you go ahead, Arthur, I'll be there in a few minutes."

He didn't move, intrigued. She put the blindfold back on, arranged it just so and took a couple of deep breaths. 

She was about to lean over Cricket's neck when he spoke up, startling her: "Savigne, y'afraid of heights?"

"So what if I am?" she said, frustrated and pulled down her blindfold again. 

"Nothing," he said, his voice somewhat softer. "Just didn' know.'"

"You go ahead," she said, "Cricket will take me over, he knows what to do."

He looked like he was going to argue, then decided against it and left. She swallowed, tightened the blindfold and leaned over Cricket's neck, whispering for him to go. She felt him walking, slow and easy. The timbre of his hoof beats changed as they mounted the bridge and she shuddered. Slight sweat broke over her brow and she ignored it and instead, mentally went through the ingredients of chocolate pudding.

Cricket stopped once he was over and she took a deep shaky breath, sat back up and took off her blindfold. 

Arthur was waiting on her and he didn't comment further, just gave Cricket an appreciative look which she felt very proud about and they continued. When dusk set, he said they were camping there for the night because the rest of the way was too steep and treacherous to navigate in the dark. 

He prepared the fire and said he will see if he can hunt something even though they had food and left. She fished out the canned beans, canned tomatoes, vegetables and her spice set and prepared vegetable chili. 

He came with a rabbit and cleaned it and she prepared to grill it with salt, pepper and thyme while he washed off the blood on his hands.

When he returned they waited for the rabbit to cook, then she served him a bowl of grilled rabbit, chili and a slice of the sourdough bread she had baked in preparation the day before. He ate the whole thing in his usual hungry, no-nonsense manner and wiped the bowl with the bread, saying this was some fancy camp food and asked for more. After, the lighted his cigarette and pulled out the whiskey and she took a small glass, warming it in her hands.

The stars were out and it was a warm night, slightly breezy but overall calm and beautiful. 

"You know, I envy you," she said at some point. "You live like this all the time."

"I like being out here, that's true," he said, gazing at the sky. "Quiet."

"You can camp wherever you want, you can travel the whole country if you want to. Must feel very free."

He scratched his beard. "Yeah, it does."

"You think I could do it?"

"No."

She blinked at his short answer. "Why, because I'm a woman?" she asked evenly.

"Cause ya can't shoot," he said with a grin. 

She huffed. Then, carefully: "You ever think of life outside the gang?"

"Sure," he said, the campfire dancing in his eyes.

It had its challenges, to be with someone like Arthur. She couldn't read him, he was wildly different in his upbringing and values, and worst of all - he rarely expressed his opinions or his plans for the future. Sometimes - most times - he acted like he deeply enjoyed her company and that was all it was. Other times he made her think she was profoundly underestimating her importance to him. It was like being in a dark room and trying to feel her way around.  

"What does that life look like?" was her careful question.

He gave her a long look. "Hope to find out soon."

They were quiet for a while, watching the Moon move up. She was happy to be there, happy to be with Arthur, happy to be outdoors, in the country. Away from of camp he seemed more at peace, calmer, more balanced.  

"Ready for bed?" he said finally. 

She was tired from riding all day and nodded. She crept into his arms in the tent and was almost immediately asleep.

The next morning she was standing at the edge of a cliff, looking up at Arthur's amused face, then back down at the ravine. Then at the ledge across, then back at him. She took a step back, her palms sweaty. 

"Ughh...let's check the map again."

She took it out and spread it with trembling hands. 

"I'm not sure..."

"Clearly says we gotta jump over," he interjected smoothly.

She bit her lip, looked back at the ledge. "That can't be right, it's too far."

"Ain't that far," he lazily scratched his beard. 

She glanced back at the ravine. Her foot started tapping. The day felt unnaturally hot, so she loosened the top button on her blouse. 

"I'm thinking..."

A grunt of ‘go on’. 

"…thinking..."

He shifted on his feet, unperturbed. 

"…that maybe we should come back another time."

His eyebrows rose at that. 

"Clearly we don't have the equipment we need for this."

His gaze shifted to the ledge, then back at her. "What equipment ya need?"

"You know...climbing equipment. I can read a book. In fact, let's go to the library in Saint Denis! I can look it up and we probably need some pins and foot gear and hooks and a rope of course, scratch that, several ropes, then we need to practice somewhere, can't just start he-"

"Ain't comin' back here," he said casually. She opened her mouth to argue and he added: "Y’ain't either."

"But..." she sputtered.

"It's a jump. Ain't that far." The corners of his lips curled up.

"It's really high though."

He took off his hat, fanned himself a bit. "Thought you said you can do everythin' on yer own."

She pressed her lips together. "I can!"

"'Cept that," he said, pointing his hat to the ledge. 

"I can do that, too! I just need to learn-"

"How to climb the Rockies?"

She wanted to slap him so bad, her palm itched.

He put his hat back on. "I can do it." A thoughtful palm on his chin, "But..."

"But what?" she asked, annoyed. 

"Why would I?" The hint of a grin. The brute. 

"What do you mean, why? I told you we'll share the treasure!" She flapped the map shut with a huff. 

"And if there ain't any?"

"Well we won't know until we look."

"Hmmm..."

A few moments passed. Who knew when she might get time off again from work? He was such a prick, using her fear of heights against her.

"Need more'n that if I'm riskin' my neck," he sighed in a regretful tone.

"What, you want the whole thing?"

A dismissive shrug. "A whole of nothin' is nothin'."

"God! What then?"

He gave her a look. A long moment passed. She would have laughed if she wasn't so frustrated. 

"Seriously?"

He shrugged. "It's my price." Then a smug "Ma'am."

"This here isn't Cricket, you know."

He turned away. "Well then, let's head back while we got the light."

"Stop!" she laughed, defeated. "Stop! What do you want, a promise?"

"That'll do."

"You're insufferable, you know that?"

"What'll be, miss?"

"Alright, fine, I promise," she chuckled.

"Promise what?"

"I promise whatever. Christ, get over here already!"

He sauntered over, obnoxiously proud of himself. "Give it here."

She handed him the map and he stuffed it into the pocket of his jeans. She grabbed his arm before he could set off. "You better be careful," she added somberly. 

"Yes ma'am."

"I'm not kidding, be care-"

He jumped the gap and landed casually on the ledge. "God dam it!" she gasped, hand on heart. She ran as close as she dared. "What do you see?"

"Another ledge."

"Seriously?"

"Why, this here suppose t'be the only one in America?"

She cursed under her breath at how impossible he was today. "How far?"

He didn't answer and just jumped out of sight. Her heart flipped. "Arthur!"

"Calm down woman! You'll hear me if I fall, believe me."

"Very funny," she called over, but then decided it was better not to break his concentration. 

She sat down at a comfortable distance from the ledge, pulled up her knees and started to tap her foot. Should have gone for that climbing gear, she thought, waiting and reminding herself to breathe. The minutes ticked by so slowly on her pocket watch, she was starting to believe it was damaged. She jumped to her feet, went over to Cricket, petted him anxiously. Then she repeated it with Frost because you can’t just pet one horse and not the other. Then she went back and sat down again. Then she jumped up, checking her watch. It had only been five minutes. 

Five minutes after that she was so restless that she crept to the edge of the ledge and called out to him. He didn't answer which made her really nervous. Now she was running between the horses and the ledge and doing the same actions over and over again. Sitting down, getting up, petting Cricket, petting Frost, calling out to him, sitting down, getting up - she knew she was being stupid, but the compulsion was so strong, she couldn't resist. 

After what seemed like hours he called back. The relief that washed over her made her knees buckle. 

"What took so long?" she called, trying to calm her heart that was galloping in her chest. 

"Ain't easy hoppin' around with all this gold!" came the answer. 

"What?!! You serious?!!"

He jumped into view. Empty handed. He gave her a grin and she was compelled to find a gun and shoot him. 

"I fucking hate you!" she yelled. Then: "Be careful!"

He jumped back to her side and she swung her arms around his back. 

"Whoa woman," he chuckled, "y'alright?"

"I was worried," came her muffled response. 

Then she stepped back and slapped his chest. "You're enjoying this way too much!"

He clicked his tongue in amusement. 

She bent down, hands on knees, trying to regain her breath. "All that and we got nothing."

"Didn' say we got nothin'." 

"What!?"

He fished out a piece of paper. When she unfolded it, it turned out to be another map. 

Her eyes widened and she got all jittery. "Oh my god, ohmygod I knew it! The treasure map is real!!"

Arthur rolled his eyes. "No it ain't. Just someone's idea of a prank."

"You telling me somebody jumped around these ledges here just to set up a prank?" she said with clear disbelief.

He threw out his arms. "Clearly."

She looked at the map, her excitement undimmed. "Only one way to find out! Where's this, I wonder?"

"I know where it is and we ain't goin' there," he said, wiping his brow. 

"Why not?"

"Dangerous."  

"You say that about everything!" He gave her a side eye. "Just tell me where it is, then."

"The hell I am," he huffed and walked away. "Knowin' you, you'll just run off there first chance."

"You're such a brute," she hissed. Then, calmer: "Charles might know." She saw the slight tensing of his shoulders as he was walking towards Frost. "He might even take me," she added with a drawl. 

"He ain't takin' ya if I say not to." He was fishing for his water canteen in the saddle, trying to hide his annoyance. 

"I might cook him a prize," she quipped, sauntering over. "If he hunts a rabbit, I can make him kouneli stifado. Greek rabbit stew." She knew she was pushing it because Arthur was irrationally possessive of her cooking and pettily disinclined to share it. The only person he made an exception for was Jack.  

"Woman..." he gave her a hard glare. 

"What?"

He huffed and stuffed the canteen back in, then gave her a long, intense look, walked over to the side, squared his feet and said "Come here."

Her eyebrows rose. "Don't think I wi-"

"Ain't you promised?" was the low growl. 

She blinked. "You're collecting now?"

"I am. Come here."

She eyed him head to toe to gauge if he was being serious. 

"Now, Savigne." he said, his tone more serious, less playful. 

She walked over and stood in front of him, suddenly excited. He cupped her chin and gave her a long crushing kiss. When he broke it, she was breathless. His eyes crawled over her body. "Strip." He said with a low voice.

"Here?!"

"Here."

"But..."

"Ain't nobody 'round for miles." She almost shivered at the way he was looking at her. Then again the command: "Strip!"

She stepped back and started to unbutton her blouse. She glanced around nervously, there was nothing but rocks and trees. But it was daytime and in the open and he had asked her to take off her clothes, this was way outside her comfort zone. She stripped out of her blouse, her boots, her jeans, then her underwear, standing stark naked in front of him, resisting the urge to tap her foot. He watched her with hooded eyes, hands on gun belt. She hugged herself with the instinct to cover her nakedness but he waved an arm.

"None of that."

She bit back her argument and dropped her arms to her side, twitching nervously on her feet. He would take any objection as a challenge and enjoy squashing it, so the best thing to do was to comply completely. 

He came to stand in front of her, then slowly circled her, his left hand gliding over her leg, her stomach, a breast, a shoulder blade, her spine, a butt cheek, waist. Despite the urge to cover herself, she felt her exhilaration still present, pulsing in the background. His other hand smoothly slid off her tie and he ran his fingers through her hair to loosen it over her back. After a full circle he kissed her again, aggressively. 

"On your knees," he whispered into her ear. 

She sunk down, feeling herself getting wet. She looked up at him. His face was unreadable but his eyes were dilated and full of want. 

He dropped his gun belt to the ground, then very slowly unbuttoned his jeans, watching her. She didn't break eye contact and kept very still. His cock sprang to his hand, eager and ready but he was calm and calculating as the fingers of this other hand glided over her jawline and his thumb pushed between her lips. She suckled at it without looking away and his jaw muscles clenched at the action. He moved closer and she didn't need to be told, she leaned in and closed her lips on the head, twirling her tongue. 

A low moan fell from his lips. He had never asked her again after the first time she had done this and she hadn't offered, curious how long he would go without asking. She knew he had enjoyed it greatly that night. But that night she had initiated it and she had been in control. Today he wouldn't allow her that. 

His hand cradled the back of her head and he urged her to take him in further and she relaxed her throat and did that, moving up and down his shaft. His eyelids fluttered and he moaned again, whispering her name as he kept their gazes locked. She moved slow and suckled gently when she reached the head, then back down, taking him in further and getting more and more wet herself, the tingling between her legs now clouding her mind with need. His lips fell apart and he started panting louder, a slight tremble to his legs. Her hands crawled up to his thighs, resting on his hips and she finally sheathed him completely in her throat and he cursed softly, his eyes gliding to his cock disappearing and reappearing between her lips. She felt him harden even more and swallowed, feeling another shudder go through his legs with it. 

He inched closer, moving against her now, gently pushing in and out as he held her head in place. She continued to hold the eye contact as he increasingly became more excited, a flush creeping up his face, the fingers on the back of her hand curling into a fist on her hair, his peals of moans more lustful. There was a look of dominance on his face, a look of power and it turned her on immensely. But in the back of her mind, suddenly the urge to rebel. To turn the tables. 

She tasted his precum and felt him slowing down. His legs trembled as he fought the urge to come. Given that he had told her to strip, she imagined he had other things in mind. Well but so did she. She raised her tongue to increase the friction and he moaned absentmindedly at that. Then she removed one of her hands from his hip and slowly moved it to her breast. His eyes glided over, fascinated as she gently brushed and cupper her breast, then continued moving her hand over her stomach. His breathing gained pace again and despite himself, so did his pumping. She hummed and his eyelids fluttered with pleasure, but his eyes were glued to her hand as she moved it lower still, over her upper leg, the inside of her thigh, then back up, up until she separated two fingers and glided them further, over her folds, then curled them at the knuckle and pushed them in. 

He hardened in her mouth and bent forward with a gasp. She thought she had him but suddenly her hair was pulled back with a sting and he slipped out. “Gettin’ bold, are we?” he growled, dropping on his knees in front of her. He bent her head with the grip in her hair before he crushed her lips, then left a trail of kisses down her throat before a suckled on a breast hard enough to make her arch and whimper.

”Turn around,” was the rough command. She scrambled to turn her back to him, remaining on her knees. The slap on her buttocks felt like someone had pressed a sheet of fire against her skin. She took a sharp breath and his left finger slid into her and her intended gasp turned into a moan. His cock pressing against her back was rock hard and distantly she marveled at his self control. She squirmed against it and he groaned with the friction. The harder slap that followed made her jump. The finger in her curled and she moaned so loudly, she could have sworn that she heard and echo of it bounce around. His large hand fondled her sensitive cheek as he curled his finger again and she whimpered, torn between pleasure and pain.

There was something obnoxious about doing this in a clearing in broad daylight, stark naked while he was completely dressed behind her. Obnoxious and exciting at the same time. The things this man could make her do! He removed his finger and pushed his cock into her. She was so wet, he slid in comfortably despite his size. His left hand found hers and pressed it flat on her belly, keeping it there as he pulled out and bucked back in.

”Feel that?” he whispered against her ear. “Feel me takin’ ya?”

She felt him under her palm, moving in and out, splitting her and moaned again. “Yes.”

His right hand squeezed her inflamed butt cheek, his left hand still on hers as he continued his slow pumping. She whimpered with excitement and pain and he hardened in her. He pushed her left hand down to her folds, placing his fingers on hers to make her caress herself as his bucking sharpened. She panted when he suckled her earlobe. She felt herself getting closer and he knew her well enough to notice it. His right hand flew up to her chin to turn her face. “Wanna see it,” he whispered as she moaned uncontrollably under the assault of his fingers, moving her own.

He must have seen her crest that peak dozens of times by now but his appetite for it never slackened. The hunger to see her vulnerable, naked, completely at his mercy, in submission to his power and to the need only he could grant her was voracious.

Suddenly, just at the verge, his fingers forced hers to still and his bucking slowed down. She moaned with frustration. “Ask me for it,” was his low command.

Savigne flustered at his self control to pull back even now, when he was as close as she was. It was freakish compared to hers. Her muscles clamped around his cock, trying to force him on. “Please,” she whispered when he wouldn’t relent.

”Please what?”

A distant part of her rebelled and he must have seen it on her face because he slowed even further and removed her left hand from her folds. She panted with need, stuck between the primal need to scratch that itch and her pride. His right hand dropped to her breast, fondling it as he glided in and out of her with agonizing slowness. This was his new thing now - forcing her to ask him for things. Breaking that wall brick by brick. 

”Please…” she swallowed, “…let me…oh..." she shuddered and whimpered.

"What's the word, little bird?" he sighed into her ear, kissing the cheek that was turned to him, his beard scratching her shoulder.

"...sing." she gasped. 

He hummed with approval and pushed her to fall on her hands, jerking her ass towards him. He pulled on her shoulders, arching her back as he increased his pace. In the back of her mind, the notion of how she had started off the year not understanding what the big deal about sex was only to become a woman who let herself be stripped and taken in broad daylight in a clearing. You think you know yourself, she thought dimly but all her thoughts scattered like smoke in the wind when he leaned over her, beard scratching her back, fingers gliding over her folds. He relentlessly brushed, caressed, massaged until her moans turned into guttural gasps and her final cry bounced between the walls of the chasm. A moment later a rumble on her back, a stuttering of grunts in her ear and the wetness of his warm seed inside her. They remained like that for a few moments, panting and baking under the sun. He sat back and pulled her with him to sit in his lap, his hands circling her waist and pressing her into his chest. She lied against him, trying to come down from her peak, her nakedness completely forgotten.

”Enjoyed this trip more than I thought I would,” he drawled and kissed her neck.

"So…about this next spot..." she panted.

He chuckled darkly. “Tell ya what. You make me some of that kuneli stuff, maybe I'll think 'bout it."

[princessmacedon]

Maria von Medon, a noble specializing in Faith magic and a student of the Blue Lions. This unit values connecting with others. Try recruiting her again when you've formed more bonds? (RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS: have at least three B supports.)

PERSONAL INFORMATION

GENDER. female AGE. 15 -> 17 HEIGHT. 5'2" BIRTHDATE. April 5th CREST / HOLY BLOOD. n/a CLASS. Blue Lions student AFFILIATION. Macedon, and later the United Kingdom of Archanea BIOGRAPHY. The youngest princess of the former Kingdom of Macedon, now part of the Archanean Alliance. She holds great curiosity toward the world and all its sights, but most importantly, she loves to meet and befriend others. Came to Fódlan to improve her preexisting skills, learn new ones, and become overall more capable; secretly, she hoped to find her brother again as well.

PERSONAL HISTORY

Year 594 - Princess Maria of Macedon is born, the youngest of three.

Year 598 - King Osmond of Macedon is assassinated, and Michalis succeeds the throne.

Year 600 - Michalis asks Maria to become a hostage to Dohlr; Maria, wanting to protect the people of Macedon and make her brother happy, complies.

Year 604 - Maria is freed from Castle Deil by Prince Marth of Altea and his army, thereafter joining him alongside Minerva in the War of Shadows. Following Michalis' defeat, she watches over him in Macedon's aery until he recovers.

Year 607 - Maria is kidnapped by Gharnef while studying magic in Khadein. Later the following year, Prince Marth and his army defeat Medeus and free the captured clerics, Maria among them. She and Minerva stay with Lena at her convent, caring for orphans.

Year 609 - Maria resumes her studies and departs for Fódlan.

INTERESTS. learning new things, exploring, spending time with others LIKES. spending time with loved ones & making friends; making things (like sweet little treats!) (...AKA baking, sewing, embroidering, etc); wyverns, pegasi, and the sky; reading stories and poetry; flowers. DISLIKES. being helpless or a burden on others; eating alone; pitch darkness; so-called 'humor' that relies on tearing people down; arguments, especially those of her siblings. CLOSE ALLIES. Michalis, Minerva, Marth, Tiki ; Soren, Yuri, Chad, Roy (dropped but not forgotten) STATUS. the last princess of Macedon, but one of its first daughters to see a united Archanea

DINING HALL PREFERENCES

LIKES. ( saghert and cream, fish and bean soup, vegetable pasta salad, onion gratin soup, sweet and salty whitefish sauté, sweet bun trio, garreg mach meat pie, pheasant roast with berry sauce, peach sorbet, vegetable stir-fry, derdriu-style fried pheasant ) -- the simple act of sharing a meal with Maria is guaranteed to raise your friendship with her, but these dishes give the biggest boosts

DISLIKES. ( cabbage and herring stew ) -- there's no penalty for making her eat this (and other markedly bitter foods), but the friendship gain is comically low

DINING HALL NOTES

FAVORITE DISH.

"Oh! This one's really yummy, hee hee. Want to try a bite?"

LEAST FAVORITE DISH.

"...Huh? Oh, no, don't worry! This time I'll beat the bitterness for sure, hee hee."

EATING SPICY DISH.

"Ooh-- wah-- hot, hot, hot! Hee hee... I'm-- still not so good with-- ooh, with spicy food. But it's so good...!"

WITH MICHALIS.

"Isn't it yummy, Brother? If you like it, I'll try to learn how to make it. Let's have a picnic later!"

WITH MINERVA.

"What do you think, Sister? Yummy, right? Hee hee! Maybe we should take the recipe back to Miss Lena one day!"

WITH ROY.

"Well, I-- hee hee-- I mean-- heeheehee-- I think it was a perfectly tasty pizza!"

WITH KENT.

"Do you have any room for dessert, Ser? I made some thumbprint cookies yesterday! With elderberry jam, heeheehee."

TEATIME GUIDE

FAVORITE TEAS. sweet-apple tea, albinean berry blend, crescent-moon tea, chamomile

CONVERSATION TOPICS. a dinner invitation. a place you'd like to visit. a word of advice. books you've read recently. cats. children at the market. cooking mishaps. exploring the monastery. favorite sweets. first crushes. gardening mishaps. gifts you'd like to receive. heart-racing memories. likable allies. monastery mysteries. our first meeting. overcoming weaknesses. shareable snacks. someone you look up to. tell me about yourself. thanks for everything. the view from the bridge. things that bother you. working together. how you're doing lately.

TEATIME QUOTES

GREETING.

"I'm here! And I brought some desserts with me, too!"

"Hee hee, thank you for the invitation. I'm so happy to spend time with you like this!"

"Oh! I guess we both got here early, huh? Hee hee! I was just so excited!"

FAVORITE TEA.

"Mmm... This is one of my favorites! I'm so glad you like it too!"

FIVE STAR TEA.

"Oh! This tea... hee hee, thank you. I'll make sure to enjoy it with all my heart!"

BEING OBSERVED.

"Oh! What? What is it?"

"[gasp] Do I have crumbs on my face?"

"Is there something on your mind? You can tell me, if you want."

QUIPS.

"Hee hee!"

"A pretty blue sky..."

"Mm! Tasty!"

"I wonder if (he/she/they)'d like this flavor, too..."

"Really?"

"Wow...!"

"♫Hm hm hm!♫"

"Yeah!"

"Oh! And then? What happened next!"

"It's warm..."

ENDING.

"Hee hee, I had lots of fun today! Let's do this again sometime -- I'll make your favorites! That's a promise!"

FINAL COMMENTS.

(1) "What are your favorite teas? Your favorite snacks? ...Am I going to bring you some? Hee hee! That's a secret!" ANSWER: Chat, Laugh

(2) "When I was reeeaally little, I used to ask my brother and sister to play with me. I'd make them tea, and... heeheehee! Well, I've gotten a lot better at it since then!" ANSWER: Laugh, Sip Tea

(3) "My brother and sister are my favorite people in the whole wide world, but they can be so silly sometimes! But you know what? I'm going to be even more stubborn than both of them, hee hee." ANSWER: Commend, Sip Tea

(4) "I haven't seen a whole lot of the world so far, but I think it must be very pretty." ANSWER: Nod, Disagree, Chat

(5) "There's something really happy about sharing food together, don't you think?" ANSWER: Nod, Sip Tea

(6) "I've always believed that there are lots of different ways to be strong, and to protect someone. Still... Sometimes it would be nice to be strong like my siblings are." ANSWER: Sigh, Nod, Chat

MISCELLANEOUS DIALOGUE.

GIFT GUIDE

LIKED GIFT: Floral Adornment, Tasty Baked Treat, Gemstone Beads, Armored Bear Stuffy, Watering Can, Tea Leaves, Stylish Hair Clip, Legends of Chivalry, Ancient Coin, any flowers DISLIKED GIFT: Training Weight, Hunting Dagger, Ceremonial Sword

DISLIKED GIFT.

"Hmm... Hee hee! Thank you for thinking of me."

LIKED GIFT.

"Hee hee, thank you! I'm really happy!"

FAVORITE GIFT.

"Wow...! Is this for me? Really? Oh, I love it! Thank you so much!"

LOST ITEMS.

TIMEWORN JOURNAL: A well-kept if obviously aged journal, its entries date back many years and are addressed not to itself, but to a person. There are many crude but lovingly rendered drawings within. It probably belongs to someone who's been looking for someone for a very long time. LOCATION: Courtyard

UNFINISHED HANDKERCHIEF: A lovely square of fabric decorated with what seems to be the beginnings of an embroidery project. Looks like... (apple trees/wisteria/sunflowers)? It probably belongs to someone who likes making gifts for others. LOCATION: Blue Lions Classroom

FOREIGN PENDANT: A subtle-yet-elegant pendant of foreign make. Its quality suggests a high degree of nobility; there is a small emblem of a wyvern on the back of it. It probably belongs to someone sentimental. LOCATION: Cathedral

OWNER.

"Oh! This is mine -- I've been looking for it everywhere! Thank you so much!"

NOT OWNER.

"Hmm... This isn't mine, but maybe... have you asked (name)?" *has an increased chance of suggesting the right person the higher her support rank with the item's owner.

MONASTERY QUOTES.

CHOIR PRACTICE.

"The songs of Fódlan are so different from Archanea. It's really neat!"

"Hm hm hm...♫ Hee hee! Isn't singing fun?"

COOKING.

"It looks so yummy! Do you want to share this together when we're done?"

"Are you nervous? Hee hee, don't worry! I used to help out a lot with cooking at the convent -- I'll help you out!"

"Aah, wait, wait! Not the-- ...hee hee... hahaha! Well, that's okay, too! We'll figure something out."

TUTORING.

INSTRUCT.

BAD.

"...Mmm... How do I..."

CRITIQUE: "I see... I should look at it like that, and... Oh! I think I'm starting to get it!" CONSOLE: "Hee hee... thank you. I'll try even harder next time!"

GREAT.

"I always do my best!"

"I'm getting better, step by step!"

PERFECT.

"I did it! Do you think my siblings would be proud of me?" PRAISE: "...! Hee hee... Thank you. That means so much to me."

TASKS.

STABLE DUTY.

"Horses have such cute, soft noses! Maybe I should ask if I can feed Helena an apple later..."

WEEDING.

"There's a right place for everything -- we just have to find it!"

SKY WATCH.

"Now it's my turn to touch the sky... Hee hee, come on! It's such a pretty day -- let's go!"

CERTIFICATION EXAMS.

FAILED.

"Hmm... alright! I'll study more, and try even harder next time!

PASSED.

"Yay! I did it! Just one more step toward being strong like my siblings!"

LEVEL UP.

0 TO 2 STATS UP.

"I have to try even harder..."

3 TO 4 STATS UP.

"I'll get there eventually!"

5 STATS UP.

"I'm just following the example they set!"

6 STATS UP.

"Hee hee... Maybe one day, I'll catch up to them! Do you think they'll be surprised?"

UPON REACHING LEVEL 99.

"Next time, I'll protect them, too."

UPDATE GOALS.

FAITH.

"Did you know? In Archanea, you have to use staves and tomes to use magic, but in Fódlan you don't need any of that! I don't know if I can bring that kind of magic back home, but if I can help even without a staff, then it's worth a try, isn't it? Trying to keep up with both of them gets a little tough sometimes, though!"

AXE + FLYING.

"My home, Macedon, was known for its wyvern knights -- and my brother and sister were the strongest of all of them! I chose to be a cleric to protect them like they protect me, but... hee hee! Thanks to them, I love the sky."

REASON.

"Axes are so different from magic. Their strengths and weaknesses, their range, the types of foes they're better against... I won't ever be as good with axes as my big brother and sister, but that's okay, isn't it? I'm not them -- I'm their little sister! And I'll always be there to support them!"

BUDDING TALENT.

"Woah... This is new... and exciting! Heeheehee."

NEW SKILL.

"I learned a new trick! Do you want to see?"

RECLASSING.

(1) "There's still so much I can learn!"

(2) "I'll do my best!"

(3) "I've never considered this before... but I guess I'll start now!"

BATTLE QUOTES.

MOCK BATTLE RETREAT.

"Ow! I should take care of myself... I can still learn from watching everyone else."

(Edelgard specific) "Ouch...! I already knew you were strong, but you really showed me again! Hee hee... take care of yourself, okay?"

FIRST KILL.

"...O goddess of this land, please welcome them..."

(After Sabbam Vitatham, super real & canon event) "... ... ... O Naga... I..."

WHEN SELECTED.

FULL / HIGH HP.

"I'm here with you!"

MEDIUM HP.

"I'm okay!"

LOW HP.

"I've got to be careful..."

ENEMY DEALS 1 OR NO DAMAGE OR MISSES.

"I still have lots of catching up to do!"

CRITICAL ATTACK.

"One, two, three!"

"It's my turn to protect them!"

"I won't lose!"

"Here I come!"

GAMBIT.

"Everyone -- together!"

GAMBIT BOOST.

"Let's put an end to this!"

DEFEATED ENEMY.

"O goddess..."

"I'm a princess of Macedon, too!"

"...I hope that you're at peace."

"Just one more step..."

ALLY DEFEATS ENEMY.

"I'm so happy you're alright!"

"Wow...! You were amazing!"

(Michalis/Minerva exclusive) "Hee hee... You're just as cool as I remember, (Brother/Sister)!"

ALLY HEALS/RALLIES.

"Thank you! I'm feeling better already!"

"I won't let you down!"

"Since you believe in me, I'll work even harder!"

DEFEAT QUOTE.

CASUAL.

"Ow! No, I can't...! I won't make them cry again...!"

CLASSIC.

"Michalis... Minerva... I... Just one more time... Togeth...er..."

THE ADVICE BOX.

I'm really cheerful when I'm with people, but sometimes I worry that makes other people not hear me out at all. Sometimes my siblings just brush me off!

>Start acting differently and maybe they'll change their mind. >Show them through your actions. They'll realize eventually. (correct?) >Stop being small

SOURCE: shadoll -- super fun meme! thank you!! <3

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Why Podcasting Can Be a Vital Part of Your Content Marketing Strategy

Every content marketer knows one thing. That the audience loves helpful content; be it audio, visual or images. The audience will consume anything that isn’t boring, making them want to dig deeper. 

As you craft your content marketing strategy, you will most likely have built an arsenal of tools to work with. They may include:

Writing blogs consistently.

Dispatching newsletters and emails regularly.

Posting on social media pages routinely. 

If you think you are harnessing the power of all the existing content distribution channels, think again. A hint: You have missed out on the audio format. 

If you are still scratching your head, here’s the answer: Podcasting. 

Podcasting is a smart move, especially for the marketing wizards and content buffs who are paying attention. If you want to learn more about podcasting in content marketing, read further. 

Advantages of Enhancing Content Marketing with Podcasts

Podcasts are super engaging. They can be your best bet for creating an unbreakable bond with your customers. Moreover, podcasts are not censored – You are as free as a bird. Plus, these audio gems are here to stay. They cannot disappear or be destroyed. 

That’s why the gurus who know their niches are all thumbs up for implementing podcasts in content strategy. 

There are many more advantages to podcasting. Let’s discuss them. 

Low Entry Barrier

Back in the day, radio stardom required fancy gear and top-notch studios. Today, the times have changed. Podcasting is like the new kid on the content block now. It is an ultimate low-effort content creation hack. All you need is a decent mic and some trusty recording software. You can get these things without much financial hassle. You can test the waters on a shoestring budget; no need to go all-out from the get-go. 

It is easy to buy a good-quality mic without burning a hole in your pocket, or you can use your smartphone recorder if cash is tight. Now Mac users can use GarageBand, and Windows users can use Audacity for audio recording and editing. Both the softwares are absolutely free. 

It’s time to start working your magic. You can choose your show’s style, episode lengths, and release frequency. And, when it’s showtime, your hosting platform will share your episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and the rest. Less fuss, more listeners. 

Starting up won’t empty your wallet, and you can always level up. Record a bunch of episodes in one go if your audience craves more, then dish them out on your schedule. 

Effortless Consumption of Content

Unlike videos or blog posts, podcasts don’t need your full attention. You can tune in anywhere. Be it work, home or even gym. Smartphones are the ultimate podcast hubs, letting you enjoy shows on the move. Since mobile addiction is real, podcasts are ace at being mobile-friendly champs. 

Remember long commutes? A large number of people jam to podcasts on their way to work. And people working remotely tune in while multitasking on work and household chores. 

The cool part? You can podcast-listen while adulting, like scrubbing dishes or taking a subway ride. Flexibility plus engagement, it’s a major content win! 

Consistent Engagement

When podcast listeners are all ears, spending quality time with episodes, the engagement is off the charts. Most listeners tend to stay till the end. The secret sauce? Podcasts are like chats, easy to groove with. Unlike diving into a long blog post, tuning in can feel like second nature.

Now, here’s the cool part. Podcasts aren’t just content; they’re relationship builders. That familiar host voice? Feels like an old buddy. The podcast rhythm lets you bond with your audience like a pro. They’ll keep returning for more, and your word-of-mouth game will make you unstoppable. 

Brand Building

Creating brand devotion starts with an engaged podcast audience. That impressive 88% of listeners who stay tuned for the entire episode? That’s your podcasting impact right there. These deeply engaged listeners often turn into your podcast’s biggest advocates.

Much like how binge-worthy Netflix series capture attention, podcasts have that same addictive quality. Around 79% of podcast listeners dive right into a new episode as soon as it’s out.

For a prime example of real podcast marketing impact, look at Serial. This true-crime podcast skyrocketed with 10 million downloads in seven weeks, setting records in 2014. How? Fans spread the word across social media about its gripping episodes. That’s the power of podcast engagement!

Fosters Content Creation

Podcasts can be combined with written and video content, forming a content bank that engages the audience effectively. It’s like a street that goes both ways. Podcast episodes spark new blog and video ideas, while transcripts and quotes become fresh articles, videos, and more.

Now reverse the flow. Other content breeds podcast episodes. Repurpose your old blog post, and dive deeper into it on a podcast. This will boost your content creation efforts.

So, think of formats and mediums that are in sync with each other. Mix and match for content magic that fits like a glove in your marketing strategy. 

Incorporating podcasting in content marketing strategy is like unlocking a treasure trove of engagement. These audio gems effortlessly connect with audiences and foster relationship-building. Their adaptable nature harmoniously integrates with other content forms for a holistic strategy. So, take the plunge into the world of podcasting; it’s the smart move for captivating content and meaningful connections.

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aaa i had such a good time at the farmers market this morning ;o; it’s still the end of winter-ish so there wasn’t much fresh produce but there was a lot of other stuff and everyone there was super nice

idk exactly how much i spent just yet bc i’m scared to look but i’m sure it was A Lot so i’m not looking to make this a weekly thing atm lmao

but a little list of what i got uhhhh

- strawberry serrano jam -strawberry ginger jam - medium salsa (it’s almost too spicy for me but i thought my brother would like it) - a little loaf of lemon strawberry bread - another small loaf of cranberry zucchini bread - a package of smoked chicken sausages (they’re cooking for dinner tonight and they smell Amazing.......) - some cooked smoked chicken thighs - a small package of fresh spinach pasta - a radish bunch - a beet bunch (with the greens still attached!) - four red bell peppers - a big Bundle of oyster mushrooms (hands down the most expensive thing i bought today sweats) - some “traditional turkish foods” which i. can’t pronounce, but they were both very good i ate them for lunch ghhfieo one reminded me a lot of spanakopita and the other was something like a crepe with feta and spinach in it - a big jar of sweet pickles - a jar of creamed jalapeno honey - small package of radish microgreens (i have no clue what microgreens are but they tasted like radishes and i love radishes so :v) - a jar of hot sauce (the flavor is roasted espresso and red pepper which sounds Amazing to me) - a homemade dog sweater just bc - a little bitty apple cinnamon brioche muffin - and last but not least a heart-shaped vegan oatmeal chocolate chip cookie that i shared with my brother

i am very happy with all my purchases Would Recommend 10/10

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London this past weekend, in snacks. We had a wonderful time and saw one of my dear friends. We ate a lot of meat and potatoes, as God intended. Fortitude Baskehouse, we tried the sausage roll (pictured), the apple and toffee beignet (not pictured because Sam took a photo of it with my face looking like a conehead) and the blueberry morning bun (also not pictured because we ate it too fast.) It had a soft brioche-ish bun stuffed with blueberry compote and a light custard, the outside coated with a fine but not powdered sugar. The line was busy but moved quickly, we went twice in one weekend and will most def be back. I would buy ten sausage rolls if I thought I wouldn't have to share.

Squashies, self explanatory, gifts for the girls. A new strawberry flavor! Or at least, new to me. I bought all of the ones on the shelf at the Tesco we visited.

Borough Market visit, we had lots of delicious snacks but the star of the show was The Black Pig's The Best One sandwich. Ciabatta roll, a variety of spicy and fatty sauces, grated Parmesan cheese, thinly sliced green apple and cabbage slaw, and the most delish pulled pork I've ever had. We didn't say a word to each other while eating. It was dangerous to eat while standing as we were dripping all over our shoes, but it was worth it. Half a sandwich was fine for me and the gin hot toddy I had helped it go down quick.

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How to Utilize Your Logo for a Winning Branding Strategy

Your logo is more than just a visual symbol—it’s the face of your brand. Done right, a powerful logo can leave a lasting impression, differentiate your business, and serve as the backbone of your branding strategy. But how exactly can you harness your logo for maximum impact in today’s competitive landscape?

This blog is here to guide graphic designers, small business owners, and marketing strategists through the process of using a logo as a strategic branding asset. From understanding its role within your brand identity to tips on consistent application, we’ll cover practical strategies to make your logo work harder for you and your business.

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Why Your Logo is Essential to Branding

Your logo is often the first thing people notice about your business. It’s a visual shortcut to communicate your values, mission, and personality. But why does this matter?

First Impressions Matter: According to researchers at the Missouri University of Science and Technology, it takes only 50 milliseconds for users to form a first impression of your brand. A memorable logo ensures they’ll stick around.

Establishes Brand Identity: Your logo sets the tone for your overall brand. Think of it as the starting point for your website design, marketing materials, and even packaging.

Builds Trust and Loyalty: Well-designed, professional logos signal that your business is credible and trustworthy—a major factor in gaining customer loyalty.

Consumers are drawn to brands that "feel" familiar, thanks to consistent visuals like a recognizable logo. The more they trust your logo-driven branding, the more likely they are to become repeat customers or clients.

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How to Use Your Logo Effectively in Branding Strategy

1. Start with a Thoughtful Design

Before you can leverage your logo as a branding powerhouse, it’s crucial to start with an effective design. Whether you’re creating a new logo or revamping an old one, consider these principles:

Simplicity is Key: Think of globally recognized logos like Apple or Nike. They are simple, scalable, and impactful, showing that less is often more.

Color Psychology: Choose your logo colors wisely, as they evoke emotions. For example, blue signals trust and reliability, while red evokes energy and excitement.

Typography Matters: Whether your logo includes text or stands alone as a graphic, fonts must align with your brand voice. Serif fonts, for example, project sophistication, while sans-serif fonts create a more modern look.

If you’re struggling to balance creativity with strategy, you can use tools like Adobe Illustrator or Canva to sketch ideas, or consult a professional graphic designer.

2. Maintain Brand Consistency

Brand consistency is the secret sauce for successful businesses. For your logo to enhance your branding effectively, it must be consistently applied across all touchpoints.

Create a Brand Style Guide: Outline logo guidelines in a style guide, including acceptable color variations, minimum and maximum sizing, and placement rules.

Use Across Channels: Ensure your logo is visible on your website, social media profiles, email signatures, product packaging, and even company uniforms.

Always Optimize File Formats: Use vector-based files like .SVG or .EPS for scalability, and raster files like .PNG for web applications.

Consistency builds credibility. Every time a consumer sees your logo in a well-placed, consistent context, your brand earns another small deposit in their "trust bank."

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3. Make Your Logo Part of Your Story

Every great logo tells a story. Whether it’s rooted in your brand’s history, values, or niche, your logo needs to evoke both recognition and emotion.

Design for Meaning: A logo should reflect your mission or what you stand for. For example, FedEx’s arrow symbolizes delivery speed and accuracy, while the WWF logo highlights wildlife conservation through its panda design.

Communicate Its Meaning to Your Audience: Share the story behind your logo in "About Us" sections, videos, or press releases. This transparency connects you with customers on a personal level.

Integrating your logo into your brand story makes it a vessel for communication, not just a static image.

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4. Use Your Logo Strategically in Marketing Campaigns

Marketing strategy isn’t complete without visible and strategic use of your logo. Consider how giants like Coca-Cola use their logo in every ad, sponsorship, or piece of merchandise. You don’t need their budget—just their focus.

Social Media Posts: Incorporate your logo as a watermark or profile picture on platforms like Instagram and LinkedIn.

Email Marketing: Place your logo in header designs to increase brand recall.

Partnerships & Collaborations: If engaging in co-marketing or sponsorships, ensure your logo is prominently displayed to maximize visibility.

An often-overlooked tip? Optimize your logo for digital ads using responsive designs that work across screen sizes.

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5. Update, but Don’t Overdo It

While it’s tempting to modernize branding frequently, remember that drastic changes to a logo can disrupt customer trust. When you refresh your logo, follow these best practices to retain engagement and familiarity:

Keep Core Elements: Use elements of your old design, such as fonts or colors, to maintain brand recognition.

Test First: Before rolling out a new logo, run A/B testing to see how your audience reacts.

Communicate the Change: Inform customers about your logo updates via email, social media announcements, or blog posts. Transparency fosters trust.

A classic example? When Google subtly refreshed their logo in 2015, they increased scalability for modern screens while keeping their trademark simplicity intact.

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6. Engage Your Community with Your Logo

Your customers can be your greatest advocates—and your logo can help engage them further.

User-Generated Content: Encourage followers to share photos featuring your brand logo, like coffee cups or apparel.

Merchandising Opportunities: Sell products like branded tote bags or mugs emblazoned with your logo to foster a sense of exclusivity.

Not only do these tactics foster loyalty, but they also extend your reach as users interact with your logo in daily life.

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Build a Strong Brand with a Powerful Logo

Your logo is so much more than a design asset—it’s your brand’s silent ambassador. By thoughtfully designing, consistently applying, and incorporating it into your narrative, you can turn your logo into a strategic branding tool that attracts, informs, and solidifies trust in your business.

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A Foodie's Guide to Malindi

Malindi, nestled along Kenya's picturesque coast, not only captivates with its stunning beaches and rich history but also tantalizes with its diverse and flavorful cuisine. From fresh seafood caught daily to aromatic spices and tropical fruits, Malindi offers a culinary journey that delights the senses. Here are seven must-try dishes for any food enthusiast visiting this coastal gem:

Grilled Lobster: Indulge in the taste of the ocean with Malindi's succulent grilled lobster. Freshly caught from local waters, these lobsters are grilled to perfection and often served with a side of buttery garlic sauce, lemon wedges, and a sprinkle of parsley. Enjoy this luxurious seafood dish with a view of the sunset over the Indian Ocean for an unforgettable dining experience.

Coconut Curry: Embrace the aromatic flavors of Swahili cuisine with a hearty coconut curry. Made from freshly grated coconut milk, spices such as turmeric, cumin, and coriander, and tender pieces of fish or chicken, this dish is a staple in Malindi. The creamy texture of the coconut milk balances perfectly with the savory spices, creating a dish that is both comforting and flavorful.

Pilau: Delight your taste buds with pilau, a fragrant rice dish infused with spices and often served with meat such as beef, chicken, or goat. The rice is cooked with a blend of cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and other spices, giving it a rich and aromatic flavor. Pilau is typically enjoyed during festive occasions and celebrations, reflecting the cultural diversity of Malindi's cuisine.

Mandazi: Treat yourself to mandazi, a popular Swahili snack similar to doughnuts. These deep-fried pastries are made from a dough of flour, sugar, coconut milk, and spices like cardamom or nutmeg. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, mandazi are often enjoyed with tea or as a quick breakfast treat.

Fresh Seafood Platter: Sample a variety of freshly caught seafood with a seafood platter. From grilled prawns to calamari rings and fish fillets, Malindi's seafood platters showcase the bounty of the Indian Ocean. Served with a squeeze of lemon and a side of fragrant rice or crispy cassava chips, this dish is perfect for sharing and experiencing the flavors of the sea.

Chapati: Enjoy chapati, a traditional flatbread that complements many dishes in Malindi. Made from wheat flour, water, and a pinch of salt, chapati is rolled thin and cooked on a griddle until golden brown and slightly crispy. It pairs well with curries, stews, or can be enjoyed on its own as a snack.

Fresh Tropical Fruits: Savor the sweetness of fresh tropical fruits abundant in Malindi. From juicy mangoes and pineapples to exotic fruits like passion fruit and custard apple, the coastal climate ensures a vibrant array of flavors year-round. Enjoy these fruits as a refreshing snack, in smoothies, or as part of a fruit salad.

Bonus Tip: Visit Local Markets and Restaurants: To fully immerse yourself in Malindi's culinary delights, visit local markets such as the Malindi Fish Market and Marikiti Market. Here, you can interact with vendors, sample freshly caught seafood, and purchase spices and fruits to recreate authentic Swahili dishes at home.

In conclusion, Malindi's culinary landscape offers a blend of seafood delicacies, aromatic spices, and tropical fruits that showcase the region's rich cultural heritage and natural bounty. Whether you're dining by the sea, exploring local markets, or learning to cook traditional dishes, a foodie's journey through Malindi promises unforgettable flavors and gastronomic discoveries. Plan your culinary adventure and indulge in these seven must-try dishes for a true taste of coastal Kenya.

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Banana Puree Market: Exploring Market Segmentation

Banana puree is a smooth pureed version of banana fruit obtained by pressing and sieving the flesh of ripe bananas. It has various advantages as a food ingredient such as high nutritional value, pleasant taste, and smooth texture. Banana puree is widely used in baby food products due to its nutritional profile and easy digestibility. It is also utilized in various food and beverage applications like dairy products, bakery products, desserts, juices, and smoothies to enhance flavor and texture. The growing demand for convenience and ready-to-eat foods has fueled the usage of banana puree in packaged food items. The global banana puree market is estimated to be valued at US$ 381.7 Mn in 2024 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 9.2% over the forecast period from 2023 to 2030. Key Takeaways Key players operating in the banana puree market include Symrise AG, Döhler GmbH, Kiril Mischeff, Riviana Foods Pty Ltd, Nestlé S.A., The Hain Celestial Group Inc, The Kraft Heinz Co., Ariza B.V., Newberry International Produce Limited, Grünewald Fruchtsaft GmbH, Tree Top Inc., Hiltfields Ltd., Shimla Hills Offerings Pvt. Ltd., Antigua Processors S.A., and SunOpta Grains and Foods Inc. The rising demand for healthy and nutritious baby food products is a major factor propelling the consumption of banana puree globally. Banana puree offers several health benefits and is easily digestible, making it suitable for babies and young children. Emerging economies in Asia Pacific and Latin America are expected to witness significant growth in the banana puree market over the forecast period. Growing health awareness and rising disposable incomes in developing nations are fueling the demand for high-quality banana puree in these regions. Market Key Trends The increasing usage of banana puree as a substitute for refined sugar in various foodstuff is one of the key trends being witnessed in the global market. Banana puree has a mildly sweet flavor and acts as a natural sweetener in food products like yogurt, ice cream, and cereal bars. This helps reduce sugar content and provides associated health benefits. Banana puree blends well in recipes for baby foods and breakfast cereals as its sweet taste and smooth texture make the final products more palatable for infants and children. The trend of using banana puree instead of sugar is expected to continue thus propelling the market growth.

Porter’s Analysis Threat of new entrants: New entrants cannot easily enter the market as they require high initial investments in machinery, land and raw materials. Bargaining power of buyers: Buyers have moderate bargaining power since banana puree has substitutes like apple sauce and there are many established players in the market. Bargaining power of suppliers: Suppliers have low to moderate bargaining power since bananas can be sourced from various countries and there are many suppliers. Threat of new substitutes: Substitutes like apple sauce pose moderate threat since they are not perfect substitutes for banana puree. Competitive rivalry: Fierce competition exists among key players to gain market share. Geographical Regions In terms of value, the banana puree market is currently concentrated in North America and Europe. The per capita consumption of banana puree is higher in these regions. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region during the forecast period owing to rising disposable incomes, growing health consciousness, and expanding retail sector in major countries like India and China. Increased usage of banana puree in infant food and beverages will support the market growth in Asia Pacific.

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8 Days in Bali: From Ubud's Mystique to Nusa Penida's Wonders | Sauce Have Mercy

8 Days in Bali: From Ubud's Mystique to Nusa Penida's Wonders | Sauce Have Mercy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BZTiUqzfsA 8 Days in Bali: From Ubud's Mystique to Nusa Penida's Wonders | Sauce Have Mercy Join us on an unforgettable 8 day journey through the enchanting island of Bali, from the mystical vibes of Ubud to the breathtaking wonders of Nusa Penida. In this epic travel vlog, Sauce Have Mercy takes you on a whirlwind adventure, exploring ancient temples, vibrant markets, and lush rice terraces in Ubud. Then, set sail for the rugged beauty of Nusa Penida, where crystal-clear waters, towering cliffs, and adrenaline-pumping adventures await. Get ready to immerse yourself in the magic of Bali and discover the hidden gems of these two incredible destinations. Like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell to join the Sauce Squad on this epic Bali adventure! ✅ Subscribe To The Channel Sauce Have Mercy To Get A Taste of Toronto and Beyond!: https://www.youtube.com/@SauceHaveMercy ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Audio Music is currently on your favourite platforms: 👉 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/sauce-have-mercy/id1464065153 👉 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2lHMnKK 👉 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/sauce-have-mercy#/ 👉 Google Play Music: https://music.youtube.com/googleplaymusic#/ps/I7lbd5ozsqbfmnlaj5i6y3cszem ✅ Stay Connected With Me. 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saucehavemercy/ 👉 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064809129709 👉 Twitter: https://twitter.com/saucehavemercy ✅ For Business Inquiries: saucehavemercy@gmail.com ============================= ✅ Recommended Playlists: 👉 EXCUSE MY ETIQUETTE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxWOrVdTsgg&list=PLiuwm8niSTgdRsouZ4abnjoge2_NHCt_f 👉 PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzgvjLkqfjU&list=PLiuwm8niSTgfnchfIkRPz4YXYxC5_MZ0C ✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching: 👉 Best of Bali: Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Nusa Penida, Canggu Tour and More | Sauce Have Mercy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhvWXun2Tcg 👉 Bali Adventure: Monkey Forest, Ubud Rice Terrace & Luxurious Infinity Pools | Sauce Have Mercy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TJMa8MvZOM 👉 Koral Bali: An Unforgettable Underwater Dining Experience | Sauce Have Mercy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8K5ajym_P6c 👉 Discover Bali's Gate of Heaven: Lempuyang Temple Tour | Sauce Have Mercy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d65x0ifvr7g ============================= ✅ About Sauce Have Mercy. Welcome to Sauce Have Mercy! Your go-to destination for mouthwatering food adventures and culinary discoveries. Join us as we explore the best local eats, hidden gems, and must-try dishes in Toronto and beyond. We're on a mission to share our passion for food and bring you along for the ride. Don't forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on our latest foodie escapades! 🍽️ 😋 For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below: 📩 Email: saucehavemercy@gmail.com 🔔 Subscribe To The Channel Sauce Have Mercy To Get A Taste of Toronto and Beyond!: https://www.youtube.com/@SauceHaveMercy ================================= ADD HASHTAGS Disclaimer: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred by you acting or not acting as a result of listening to any of our publications. For all videos on my channel: This information is for general & educational purposes only. Always consult with an attorney, CPA, or financial professional for advice based on your specific situation. Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use © Sauce Have Mercy. via Sauce Have Mercy https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEavxOwJTKBF-ZxE2tg1SJw April 30, 2024 at 07:22AM

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Savor the Tradition: The Art of Hog Roasting

Introduction:

In the realm of culinary delights, few things evoke a sense of tradition and communal feasting quite like a hog roast. From medieval banquets to modern-day celebrations, the sight and aroma of a succulent hog slowly roasting over an open flame captivate the senses and bring people together. In this article, we delve into the rich history, the artistry, and the undeniable allure of hog roasting, a timeless culinary tradition that continues to enchant palates around the world.

The Heritage of Hog Roasting:

Dating back centuries, hog roasting has been a cherished culinary tradition in many cultures across the globe. Historically, roasting a whole hog was a symbol of abundance and hospitality, often reserved for special occasions such as weddings, festivals, and grand gatherings. In medieval Europe, elaborate feasts featuring roasted boars were a hallmark of nobility, showcasing the host's wealth and generosity.

The Artistry of Hog Roasting:

At the heart of hog roasting lies a delicate balance of technique, timing, and craftsmanship. A skilled hog roaster understands the nuances of fire management, ensuring that the meat cooks slowly and evenly, resulting in tender, flavorful perfection. From seasoning the hog with aromatic herbs and spices to basting it with savory marinades, every step in the roasting process contributes to the creation of a culinary masterpiece.

The allure of hog roasting extends beyond the culinary realm; it's a spectacle that engages all the senses. The crackle of the fire, the aroma of sizzling meat, and the sight of the hog slowly caramelizing to golden perfection evoke a primal sense of satisfaction and anticipation. Moreover, the communal aspect of hog roasting fosters a sense of camaraderie, as friends and family gather around the fire to share stories, laughter, and, of course, delicious food.

Modern-Day Hog Roasting:

While the tradition of hog roasting remains steeped in history, it has also evolved to meet the demands of the modern palate. Today, professional hog roast caterers offer a range of options to suit various tastes and preferences, from classic roast hog with apple sauce to innovative twists featuring exotic marinades and accompaniments.

In addition to its appeal at private events, hog roasting has also become a popular choice for corporate functions, street fairs, and outdoor festivals. Its versatility and ability to feed large crowds make it an ideal catering option for gatherings of all sizes.

Conclusion:

In an era marked by rapid change and innovation, the enduring popularity of hog roasting serves as a testament to its timeless appeal. Beyond its culinary delights, hog roasting embodies a sense of tradition, community, and celebration that transcends cultural boundaries. Whether enjoyed at a rustic wedding reception or a bustling street market, the sight of a whole hog slowly roasting over an open flame continues to captivate hearts and palates alike, making hog roasting a cherished culinary tradition for generations to come.

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Opportunities for New Market Entrants in Juice Concentrates Market

Juice concentrates are a form of concentrated fruit or vegetable juices with reduced water content. They are widely used in various food and beverage applications, such as juices, beverages, jams, sauces, and desserts. As a part of adopting a clean and healthy lifestyle, there is a rise in the consumption of fruit and vegetable juice concentrates by consumers across the globe. The global market has also witnessed a rising demand for juice concentrates across different industries including food and beverages, bakery, dairy, and others. With this rising demand, the manufacturing players have come up with various innovations and products to support the rising need.

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Market Growth:

The global juice concentrates market has experienced steady growth in recent years, driven by factors such as increased consumer demand for natural and healthier beverage options. The global juice concentrates market is estimated to be valued at USD 73.7 billion in 2022. It is projected to reach USD 93.7 billion by 2027, recording a CAGR of 4.9% during the forecast period.

Types of Juice Concentrates:

Juice concentrates are available in various types, including orange, apple, grape, pineapple, and other fruit and vegetable concentrates.

Applications:

Juice concentrates are used in the food and beverage industry for the production of juices, nectars, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages. They are also utilized in the manufacturing of jams, jellies, and various food products.

Health and Wellness Trends:

Consumer preferences for natural and healthier products have influenced the demand for juice concentrates, as they offer a way to add fruit flavors without the high water content found in regular juices.

Convenience and Shelf Life:

Juice concentrates are popular due to their longer shelf life and convenience in storage and transportation compared to regular juices. They can be reconstituted with water at the time of use.

North America is projected to be the second-largest market in the juice concentrate industry.

The North American juice concentrates market has an important share in the markets of fruits such as cranberry, lime, and lemon. The markets within North America studied for this report are the US, Canada, and Mexico. The U.S. contributes to two-thirds of the global cranberry production, and hence, the number of manufacturers of cranberry concentrates in this country is high. The juice concentrate market in Canada faces competitive pressure and unfavorable consumer trends. The manufacturers are most strongly affected by the change in per capita income, health trends, prices of substitutes, and weather conditions. This is due to the geographic location of the country. The increased demand for convenience food products offers growth opportunities to juice concentrate manufacturers. Major players in the juice concentrate market in the region are also innovating their product offerings to improve their product portfolios.

Powdered concentrates will see a greater demand in the bakery market for applications such as flavoring agents

Juice concentrates are used in the bakery & confectionery industry in the form of a sweetener and colorant. It is also applied as icing to decorate baked products such as cakes and muffins. The utilization of juice concentrates provides a balanced and natural flavor compared to plain water. Manufacturers consider juice concentrates as a suitable substitute for sugar during the production of bakery products, and the demand for health products has encouraged manufacturers to produce innovative and new products for consumers who are willing to pay a premium amount for the consumption of healthy bakery food.

Bakery and confectionary manufacturers are incorporating fruit and vegetable components into their products to increase the nutritional content of the product, thereby attracting health-conscious consumers as well as a segment of consumers who want to indulge in these products but in a more mindful manner.

The key players in juice concentrates market include Archer Daniels Midland Company (US), Südzucker AG (Germany), Ingredion Incorporated (US), SunOpta, Inc (Canada), Kerry Group PLC (Ireland), IPRONA SPA (Italy), Symrise AG (Germany), Döhler Group SE (Germany), SVZ International B.V (Netherlands), and Kanegrade Limited (UK).

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