#Bulk Sweetened Milk

[luckysweets123]

Lucky Sweets is well-regarded in Chennai for its range of traditional Indian sweets, including their all type of milky sweets available here.

[froody]

Tea drinker hack: try buying bulk green tea or bulk black tea that you really like and brew it differently for variety. Try brewing it with dried fruit, candied ginger, muddled fruit, flavored syrup, citrus peel and fresh spices etc. and alternate serving it over ice or warm or with milk. This is super economical and gives you a greater variety and a fun little tea making ritual to look forward to.

I used to buy a lot of different boxes of flavored teas and then run out of room for them. Sometimes I’d buy a tea I didn’t like and it would just sit in my tea caddy forever. With the cup by cup approach I do now, if I don’t like a certain tea flavor I just don’t make it again. My current favorite tea is sweetened iced green tea with a little ginger and lime juice.

[miapcain]

what do they eat at the castle?

Thank you for the ask! Vesna and Snježa eat better than most of the other servants, so they occasionally have white bread (especially Brezen for lent) and other treats. The most common food is pottage, and most days there's brown or oat bread at the castle. Swarzctannperg has a kitchen with several dedicated servants, a brewery, a butcher, and a buttery. It's a pretty remote castle and most of the lords land is Forst, used for lumber, so there's slightly more game in the diet than might be usual. Meat is eaten much more rarely than today, the bulk of (non fish) meat consumption is domestic fowl and pigs, though there are 112 fast days in the year where no one eats animal products other than fish.

The castle's remoteness means they have less access to sugar, muskat, cinnamon etc than might be usual, but food is still seasoned with salt, wine, vinegar, herbs and honey. When meat is served it might often be sweetened in ways we wouldn't like.

The castle is surrounded by orchards and small goat pastures. There's plenty of apples and pears year round, and apricots in summer. The castle buttery makes butter and cheeses from mostly cow and goat milk.

Wine, beer and cider (specifically Most) are produced locally, both by a nearby nunnery and on site. The region is colder at this point than it is now, but growing wine is perfectly possible; It's probably not great though, since properly aging it isn't commonplace here yet. The lord and his family drink that almost daily, the other drinks already being seen as somewhat lower class. There's a spring that provides fresh water near the castle, but a lot of people, including children, drink Dünnbier as their main source of hydration, a very thin watered down beer.

The lord's peasants eat less well. Famine isn't a huge problem, but the hills aren't great arable land and a lot isn't properly cleared for pasture either. Peasants (most here are Leibegene, comp. Serfs, and forced to labour a certain amount in their lord's fields or forests - if they own land themselves, they are also obligated to pay part of their produce) aren't allowed to mill their own corn either, so they rely on much worse bread depending on what they can afford; many might have to mix their flour with ground bark and acorns, especially in winter. Vesna is only tangentially aware of this, however.

[ficzhub]

A Legacy: A Snowbaird fan fiction.

Chapter 1

Relief doesn't begin to describe what he felt when he realized he was in fact, not a ephebophile. Simply a man still in love with his lost girl. It wasn't easy to find her, the wilds are difficult to navigate even with the most advanced technology available. But persistence is key, he never gave the search a day's rest. The moment he came into enough power to delegate the necessary steps that would go into finding her, he did. My, is he glad he did. He found so much more than he could've imagined. He almost regretted having to eventually pluck her from her prairie. Here she was, perfect little wildflower. Dark curls braided out of her sable face, small sylvester flowers rained on in a crown forshadowing the metaphorical crown she'd soon wear as his darling girl in the capital where they belong.

Despite the constant frigid temperatures of the wilds beyond the desolation of 13, the sun still shone bright in the early spring. Excellent light but did little to warm anything. Still, watching the bright sun shining off her rich hair and pebbled, freckled skin sheened slightly in sweat from her labor brought him a calm he hadn't experienced anything even close to since he'd been in her presence. He could watch for hours as she went through her morning routine in the tiny cabin she shared. Getting water to boil for their mushroom tea, gathering honey to sweeten it. Wondering if she had to risk getting her nearly onyx eyes or dainty hands stung to obtain it. Eating a few bites of whatever game the traders exchanged with her. The bulk of it being fish, sometimes uncommon sea creatures like octopus or such but as good for sustenance as he could wish for them, explaining the surprising but delightful realization that Lucy Gray looks better fed here than she'd ever looked back in 12.

The changes of her body, though mostly welcome, did confound him briefly. The previous night she'd disrobed before sleeping and he saw the widened flare of her hips, the greater swell of her breasts and darkening of her nipples, the beastly diagonal claw-like marks on her flat but loose abdomen and pert backside. It all made sense when he caught sight of him, Silas Ochre. A boy of eleven, and already much taller and more muscular than he himself had been at that age. Vindicating his theory that if Coriolanus been properly fed, he'd be a much more physically imposing figure. The boy opened the door with his free hand, his left occupied holding basket containing a variety of plants the camera can't completely capture from this angle.

It was agony finding her and knowing it would take a few days before the undetectable cameras would be remotely set up to use. All his men had told him after finding her was that she was living in a cabin with a boy and a woman around her age. He'd figured she'd run into a mother with her son and came together with them but the mother in question had been her all along, and what a mother she's turned out to be. Silas Ochre is an incredibly intelligent, resourceful, capable and beautiful child. His hair is a golden shade of brown with curls that shine blindingly in the sun, clearly his hair had had to have been lighter ages ago, much blonder like himself. His skin is much like that of his mother, the color of strong black tea with a dash of milk and his eyes a dazzling shade of blue, like everything else, darker than that of his father. It's as if the deeper pigment from his mother protected him in a manor his father's lightness couldn't.

Silas Ochre hunts like he was born to it. No cruelty is ever caused with his knife, only quick, merciful deaths the creatures never see coming, so unlike the offspring Coriolanus has produced with Livia who'd relish in the gore. The boy named Calix in his home borderline disgusts him. His petulance grates at his already strained nerves, his entitlement irritating him to the point of near violence. Livia's family would withdraw any support they provide if he ever did anything to properly discipline his miscreant son. The boy is turning nine and still throws tantrums like when he toddled. If his father's legacy is left to him, he'll destroy everything he ached building in a matter of a few short years, squander it like a common fool. At first glance, there's resemblance between he and his son. But Coriolanus knows, Calix's palor is that of his mother's. His shade of blond, the blue of his eyes, the shapes of his nose and mouth, all Livia's.

The likeness between Silas Ochre and his father is more subtle but obvious if one knows what their looking for. The forms of his young son's still developing muscles so like his own, visible after his peacekeeper's duties and thankfully not lost since. The proportions of his body, long arms and legs good for reaching high and running far. His lips are shaped like that of his mother's sweet mouth, but fuller like his own. The slightly downward slant of his eyes is like his father's despite the darker shade of blue inside them, the flare of his nostrils at the end of his long nose completely unlike the button nose his Lucy Gray dawns. The broadness of his shoulders to the tapering of his waist, his hairline, the shape of his strong hands. All obvious indicators of who impregnated his mother.

Coriolanus blazes to see Lucy Gray as she was when she was pregnant with him. Face rounded, arms, legs and tight bottom cushioned for her and his son's comfort. Hips broadening more as each day passes, breasts growing to become fit to feed their child producing a milk he can only imagine was a luscious nectar. Finally, belly growing bloated with their perfect progeny. The need to keep her full of his babies is one of his main purpose for wanting to keep her close to him, here in the capital despite their idyllic lives in the forest. Silas Ochre was a good example of how flawless their children would be.

Livia is pregnant again with another boy and as much as he knows he's supposed to, he doesn't love the children he has with her. The feelings of obligation and basic familial commitment pale in comparison to the fatherly love and adoration he already feels for the nearly teenaged boy, who likely has no idea who he is and who Coriolanus has never even laid eyes on in the flesh. He knows more clearly than he knows he loved his mother and Tigris, that he'd do anything to protect this child. The ferocity, the potency of his emotions overwhelmed and displeased him. So much like when he fell in love with his Lucy Gray, he knows this boy, like his mother, could get anything they want out of him. He'd relinquish it with a smile on his face as long as it made them happy. That vulnerability frightens him more than any threat any of his enemies have ever made.

The rabbits, squirrels and other animals his more competent son obtains are used in their entirety. He guts and skins them so his still sensitive mother never needs to see such ugliness. He simply presents her with the pelts for her to use as needed and gives the innards to the woman they live with for her to do what she must with them. Lucy Gray treats the fresh skins and furs in their tiny fireplace, cleans them in the river nearby and hoards them until she has enough to make a full article of clothing with them. He's spent days watching them, learning their habits and observing their behaviors. The traders come by twice a week, she'll trade fresh garlic mustard or wild ginger for whatever she and her friend "Holly May" had asked for during their previous visit. Dairy products such as butter or cheeses, salt, even sea shells on occasion are taken in exchange of safe plants to consume and fresh land game and even baby soft fur overcoats to brave the harsh conditions farther north.

Holly May was clearly responsible for teaching his son how to sustain himself. Lucy Gray might've taught him how to tie intricate knots, gather fresh fruits and render oils from any plants they might find but Holly May taught him how to be an efficient killer. A skill not to be overlooked or undertrained in when in these circumstances. The traps they use are expansive and detailed, anything that wanders in will be done away with in a matter of seconds with almost no time to realize they're dying. She taught him how to gut and skin the animals quickly and cleanly, not letting the food become contaminated by any filth by letting the pelt cover everything until every organ is removed and placed in Holly May's hands to be cleaned in boiled, cooled water and coated in salt and spices to preserve for harsher times.

The traders this time traded a small spile for two dark brown coats. Coriolanus couldn't understand why Lucy Gray would make what seems like such a poor exchange, she handed the tool to Holly May and she hammered it into a tree. The cold wood didn't let her penetrate without a fight, bouncing off the metal a few times before finally piercing through to the tenderer wood inside. She instructed Silas Ochre to fetch something and he returned promptly with a bucket and some sort of covering. She placed it beneath the tree and simply left it there. It wasn't until a few hours later he realized it's a maple tree and Lucy Gray was clearly craving some sweetness honey can't provide, given the persistent medicinal taste that lingers after you eat it.

Coriolanus found himself envying their simple lives. The grueling work of finding their food and their warmth daily, knowing the next winter might be harsher than the last and not knowing if the previous harvest will be enough to hold them until it's over. But never having to worry about large scale betrayals, or political intrigue. Never concerning yourself with the competition because there hardly is any. Your competition around the cabin are other animals not nearly as strategic as you are and always good for thicker furs or emergency meat. On the rare occasion that a passerby might make things more difficult for you, you can always dispose of them fairly simply.

He ponders if his son, just beginning pubescence, would be capable of that.

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The observation period lasts weeks. Coriolanus finishes work and returns home to watch the recordings that have been gathered, sometimes not even bothering to eat or wash up before sitting to watch his distant family go about their business. He's ambivalent about his realization that Lucy Gray was better off without him than he would've guessed. On the one hand, had she not been better off her and their son would've died likely before he was even born and then where would he be? Just a bitter man of nearly thirty living a life with nothing bringing him any genuine happiness the way just watching his amazing son and still gorgeous songbird does. A cousin who raised him but now nearly ignores him, a wife he can't stand who's given him sons that were meant to be a continuation of the Snow line and legacy but one only inspires irritation and resentment in him and the other is yet to be born but he doesn't hold out much hope for. He knows he'll feel little affection for him, too. He'll be too like his insipid mother, and have too much of Coriolanus' most distasteful traits, like Calix.

On the other, he relished in knowing his Lucy Gray needed him. In his most self indulgent and self-aggrandizing fantasies, she always needed him. Either needed him to save her from some kind of evil, a touchy ex-lover, a murderous and petty mean girl with a senseless vendetta against her, an incompetent man with too much power like Mayor Lipp, which he in fact made sure to scrap from office as soon as he had the authority to and place someone more fitting in his place. Someone he knew wouldn’t give The Covey any trouble.

Other fantasies have more masturbatory wishes. She needs him because he’s fed her, needs him because he’s given her water to drink when she was deathly thirsty. She needs him because she’s horribly sore and he can do away with her aches and pains. Because she needs him to satiate her desire for closeness and pleasure when in reality it’s him that needs satiating. He that feels a desperate longing to touch her again because nothing and no one else feels as good.

Every day he gets to watch as she fetches water from the river that runs near her shoddy, unprotected home, brings it back to boil clean on her fireplace in a large metal pot. She collects the water in a separate container and lets any debris settle at the bottom, carefully brings it outside and waits for it to cool. She takes out a soap either she traded for or made on her own and undresses. He feasts his eyes on her, angry that any of his men might’ve seen this footage before he did. Notices her dark nipples puckering in the cold, thankfully there’s not much wind. He’d hate for her to get sick. He laments the camera quality isn’t fine enough to zoom in on her, to see her tender flesh develop goosebumps. She slowly pours the purified, hot water over herself and starts scrubbing her skin with the soap and an old, filthy looking rag.

He wonders what the soap smells like, if it’ll interfere with the aroma he remembers her having. The wild rose and fresh, ripe peach that no amount of synthesis has been able to replicate to his liking. Either it smells too manufactured or the rose scent is too clean, or the peach fragrance is too saccharine, or they don’t quite match the slightly musky trail she always had. According to the perfumers, it has a great deal to do with the pheromones one produces and picks up in another’s. Biology dictates that unless you’re wearing a strong perfume or cologne, the way you smell is subjective to whomever may be smelling you. Sometimes it permeates through even the strongest of artificial fragrances. He knows there’s no way Lucy Gray ever made enough money through her performances to buy a perfume of any kind, despite her immense talent. Much less a strong, manufactured fragrance that even in The Capital, people struggle to afford. No, of course not. Her hygiene perhaps, some rustic soap much like the one she uses now, purchased at The Hob is what she used, and a rag with any water she could find was used to keep herself clean. The scent Coriolanus remembers so fondly is all their own, produced by her and to be inhaled by him.

He ponders what he might’ve smelled like to her, if she enjoyed his scent even half as much as he delighted in hers. If his resulted in the same warm sensation in her groin that grew in his whenever he inhaled by her neck, slick with the day’s sweat.

[forcedtogrow]

Hi thanks so much for the contents they're very inspiring. Can I ask what you eat daily, nutrition-wise, while bulking? Do you minimize fats? How does your physique goal look like?

I’ve talked about this before on the tag #bulking and eating related, but in short I eat basically the exact same things every day. There is some variety, but I always eat fried eggs with either 4 pieces of toast (bakery bread, not processed grocery store stuff) or hash browns cooked in a bunch of olive oil. I eat plain full fat Greek yogurt every night and add fake sweetener, dark chocolate chips, and whatever flavor or fruit I want. For lunch I eat whatever is available at my job for free (could be anything at all) or 2 sandwiches. I was eating a lot of protein bars but not so much right now. I eat a lot of nuts and seeds as snacks, with fruit and cheese. At least 2 vegetables every day. I eat a ton of pasta and fix it up between regular and chickpea pasta, and either use vegan beef or ground turkey with it and also a ton of Parmesan and olive oil.

For other snacks I’ll eat plain ground turkey sometimes and just choke it down (literally) or handfuls of lunch meat. In short I absolutely do not limit fats, but do try to stick with healthy-ish omega 3 unsaturated fats. Limit added sugar if anything, but I don’t as much right now because I’m eating whatever I can basically. I drink whole milk at least once a day bc calcium is extra important for guys on T since there’s (maybe) heightened risk of osteoporosis (we aren’t sure). I make homemade protein balls too. Oh, and lots of peanut butter plain out the jar cus idc.

I don’t count calories or macros at all right now and just eat balanced snacks or small meals every 2 hours when possible. I’m not going for a super lean look because it’s not my taste, I want some body fat for a “bulkier” look but maybe lean enough to sort of see my ab definition just not crazy defined. I want to look BIG big so super lean doesn’t lend itself to that unless I literally take steroids, but I won’t do that because I need to be calm and level-headed for my job and partner lol.

[tastefulcandiedroses]

TW: ED, @nor3xia

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Question!

This is @na specific FYI.

I find a lot of people with @na say that they save money because they eat less and don't need to spend so much in groceries n what not.

Has anyone else had the opposite happen? Because I have.

What I mean is,

I spend so much more on the things I use to keep me from eating vs what I probably would if I was ED free and just bought groceries.

Examples:

- Vaping: which I started to give me something to keep my mouth busy and that's 30-40$ a week.

- Energy drinks: appetite suppression and fullness reason. Say I only buy 4 one week, that's 10-14$ a week. And some weeks I buy 6! That's 15-21$!

- diet soda: I prefer individual bottles over cans because I think cans taste different and I also don't like buying the big bottles because they tend to go flat faster than I can finish them. Say I only buy 2 1 serving bottles, that's 5$. Other weeks I'll buy 4, that's 10$.

- SF sweetener: 6$ a box that lasts 1.5-2 weeks (not bad).

- SF juice: 5$ roughly a bottle.

- gum: originally I bought packs at the store which would last a week. That's roughly 5$ a week. (Now I buy it in bulk packs on Amazon for 9$ and that lasts me 2-3 weeks so not bad)

- Tea: I like variety bc I love tea and get sick of the same 3-4 flavors so I try to buy a new box or 2 every other week. 9$.

Low end: 59-64$ weekly

High end: 78-82$ weekly

That's WITHOUT the low cal food I buy for when I do put nutrition in my body.

Which includes:

- Protein shakes: 30$ every two week/ 30$ a month (depends on what my food schedule is like that month)

- almond milk: 4$ every week.

- SF ice pops: 8$ every other week or so (consumption varies)

- SF ketchup: 6$ every two weeks.

- eggs: I only eat the whites so it's a waste but I hate box egg whites bc they taste weird to me and I would rather just use one egg white from a cracked egg and know it's one egg white versus weighing it out or measuring it out using other dishes on top of what I'm already using to know how much I'm pouring. 4.5$ a week (I'm not the only one that eats them so they go through fast).

- lettuce bunch: 3$ weekly

- baby greens tub: 5$ every other week or 5$ every week (purchase and consumption varies).

- low cal bread: 6-14$ every other week on average (consumption and brand/ type varies)

- Tofu block: 5$ a week/ 2 weeks

- frozen veggies: 4.5$ a week/ 2 weeks. Sometimes, 9$ a week for variety.

- SO ON SO FORTH!!!! (Bc I have no reason to give my full grocery list for the sake of my post)

Adding all this up is:

low end: (59-64$) +35.75$~ = 94.75-99.75$ weekly

High end: (78-82$) +60$~ = 138-143$ weekly

And all of that is higher with the rest of my list, but you get the gist.

I've done regular grocery shops in the past and have a habit of keeping receipts so I looked back on those and on average my maximum grocery trip was 80$ a week. And that's still w/ my vegetarian diet. Because I could buy more stuff in bulk or it's just generally cheaper bc it's not facing the current "healthier/ specialty = pricier". If that makes sense?

Summed up:

For the people who spend less because of their ED, congrats.

But this mf is an expensive ass bitch for me 😂💀

Guess my @na is a gold-digging hoe😭 /J

[tomatoluvr69]

I would like... to see the baked oats recipe 👀

I have a very simple base which is like 2 mashed bananas and approximately 150g of oats in a blender with whatever type of milk I have on hand, until it forms a batter-like consistency. Then I usually add 50-100g more oats depending on texture and vibes. If I’m not adding anything else that’s sweet I’ll do a tbsp or so of something like honey or brown sugar or dates or whatever is sitting around. Then I add protein powder and whatever toppings/flavors I’m doing that time, last week’s was trail mix so I did chopped up nuts and some m&ms. Then I usually do baking powder but I forgot and it was fine lol. It’s super adaptable

So the gingerbread one was improvised as well, I’ll say what I did and a few notes for adapting it in the end. Apologies in advance because I use grams and I know that’s not standard lol

Into a blender, mix:

-2 ripe/overripe bananas

-150-170g oats

-1 cup milk of choice (I did some sour 2%) (did like 250g which is just over a cup if I recall correctly) but you could probably use water

-OPTIONAL: protein powders; I used two servings of vanilla plant protein bc protein forward meals are helpful for endurance training. I’d say toss in another little handful of oats or some almond flour or something if you skip this, and check the sweetness because you might want a little more if not going this route

-60-80g blackstrap molasses. You can go more or less based on your preference, I’d probably do like 100 next time if there weren’t 15 other flavors I’d like to invent before I inevitably burn out on baked oats

-3 tbsp ish ginger? I just poured a bunch in, I have a nice spicy ground ginger from a bulk bag at an Asian grocery in my hometown. I would add some and then mix and add more as needed

-big spoonful of “pumpkin pie spice” or the equivalent mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, etc

-pinch salt

-OPTIONAL: I always put black pepper into gingerbread so I ground up a bunch of black pepper directly into the batter.

Blend up and pour into 8x8 or 9x9 square baking tray, or whatever you got. I do this size for ease of meal preps. At this point I usually toss in ~50-70g more oats that don’t get blended up; because this is the texture blend and ratio I’ve come to enjoy. You could do all blended or none blended or whatever speaks to you. You could also mix in 1tsp (5g ish) or so of baking powder at this point. Taste the spices. Adapt to your level of sweet and spicy! I encourage you to add wayyyyyyyyy more ginger and pepper than you think you need, you want it sharp and spicy. Or at least I do lol.

Also, take a look at the texture. If it’s really watery, add more oats, if it’s really dense, add more milk/water.

Note: I don’t bother greasing my baked oat pan,usually I have one portion hot which sticks a bit and then the rest come out fine and then I soak the pan anyways. But you might want to do that if you feel like it.

Sprinkle white chocolate chips on top if you want. I like this to be a simple meal prep, but I diiiiiiiiiiiiiid toy with the idea of tossing together a simple stovetop caramel and putting a handful of minced dates in it to put on the bottom of the baking pan but I’ve been trying to keep things simple with my ribcage injury lol. And the white chocolate was awesome.

Note on sweeteners: between the banana, protein powder, and molasses, I personally did not require any additional sweetness. But taste it and see, you might like a spoonful of brown sugar, especially if you (like most normal people who are not trying to hold onto endurance training muscles while injured, and have a normal human appetite) don’t incorporate protein powders into your diet— really at this point I’m mainly adding them to baked oats only lol. I also have less of a sweet tooth these days, but I definitely toss in some additional sweetness on other batches that don’t have molasses in them, like when I use pumpkin as a base instead of banana.

These were so good right out of the oven but throughout the week I eat these microwaved, cold from the fridge, and packed into a mini Tupperware and eaten room temp and melty at my job in lieu of trail mix, granola bar, cookie, etc. i really like the texture but I want to be clear, this is oatmeal, this is not gingerbread! There’s a chewiness to it. But honestly I’ve been loving this bc it’s a way of like, eating cake every day, but in a way that leaves me feeling a lot more stable bc my job is very demanding and I don’t have time to be nursing sugar spikes and crashes all day lol

[sam-glade]

Happy WBW! What are the coffee shops like in your world? Or what are the coffee shop equivalents? Are they bustling? Overpriced? Are they decrept or college-kid only territory? If you wanna get into it, feel free to add on your characters' interactions, feelings, or orders!

Hi Tori, Happy WBW!

Coffee shops don't exist in Days of Dusk; Ianim is the only person to drink coffee among the cast, and it takes the prince's resources and connections to import it. However, tea houses are fashionable among the well-off folks in the cities. (Ianim tried taking Gullin out on a date there once, during their time at the Academy. Gullin felt terribly out of place.). Still, tea is considered a luxury, not an everyday thing even among the bulk of nobility.

However, by the time of The Truth Teller, it's a lot more accessible. Cafes are common meeting places especially for students. They're still a bit overpriced and considered a bit of a treat. Fun fact: they also sell cereal coffee as a cheaper, everyday alternative.

As for specific character's orders, Erya and Anthea drink tea from samovar every time they meet for a game of chess. And the Traitor drinks spiced tea with milk (effectively chai). Lissan... tried tea twice over the course of Days of Dusk, the first time without any addition, and the second with sweetened raspberry syrup, so it wouldn't be bitter. Ianim drinks it with honey, but then he'll sweeten anything.

[mirrorstone]

Today’s tea is earl gray with lavender, sweetened with honey, with fancy blueberry lavender milk (don’t judge me, it was on sale and when was I ever going to get to try that again?) for the ultimate decadent cup on a gray, chilly day.

 This is another one of my daily favorites, and I buy the earl gray tea in bulk since I go through so much. But I used to hate earl gray tea, because I’d only tried the cheap stuff, which unfortunately taste like lemon cleaner to me. Then one day I was at a farmers market, and one of the stalls was selling tea. Their lavender vanilla earl gray smelled absolutely divine, and I bought some even though I thought I didn’t like earl gray. When I tried it later, that was my turning point. Once I learned how delicious a good earl gray was, I never looked back. Nowadays, I think there must be a better artificial bergamot oil available than there used to be, or maybe the good stuff just got cheaper. I still have my favorite looseleaf brand, but even the store brand tea bags taste just fine when I’m in a hurry. I still don’t like Bigelow’s though. I don’t like Numi’s earl gray either, which just goes to show that even the expensive brands don’t always get it right. 

I had a little bit of fun trying to make this picture more interesting than just a mug and a gray background. I wish I’d put the rainbow spoon at an angle where you could see the colors better, they’re fun. I have a pretty big rock collection, so maybe more of it will make an appearance when I’m trying to spice up these pictures. This one’s an amethyst point I bought at a garage sale!

[princejustwinced]

ed food starter pack

whoever finds this i hope it helps heres a list of food to look out for at grocery stores and stuff that i've curated over the course of maybe four months of this hell.

Drinks

Diet soda obviously. A lot of people drink coke zeros diet cokes work for me too cuz idrc about sugar or carbs or anything i just really care about calories. Plus i've found fizzy liquids can feel pretty filling temporarily

Energy drinks, it also helps more than diet soda because of the caffeine content. You lose a lot of energy when you eat a lot less so I like these

Vitamin water, you can find it in bulk at like costco and online, not fizzy but they do make me feel like heavy and they're 0 caal. i think there's a couple that are 5-10 caal but that's because they have fiber or something so its worth it imo just look out for the watermelon peach flavor and the raspberry dark chocolate flavor

Drinkable jelly, it kind of feels like you're eating something and they don't taste bad flavor or texture wise. Usually like 2-5 caal

Fucking ice. Idk. It works for me. Like just bite the fucking cubes

Snacks + meals

Oyster crackers, 60 caal per 22 pieces for Nabisco brand. I just find them at like safeway or wherever

Baby food star puffs, 25 caal per 1/2 cup for Gerber brand. They actually taste really nice too. I usually eat them when I wanna binge bc theyre so low calorie and my mouth can only fit like maybe 1/4 cup at most

Fiber one soft baked bars, 70 caal per bar and they taste pretty good. Also can be found at safeway. They've also got cereal, oat bars, protein bars, and some other stuff but I haven't really tried those. I've tried the oat bars though they're good but definitely not worth the caals

Whipped cream, 5 caal per 2 tbsp if you get fat free Reddiwhip. I think its 10 caal for the same amount full fat. Also good if you want to binge

Rice cakes, 35 caal per cake for Quaker brand. I feel like everyone knows about these. I personally actually do really like them and they're mildly filling. They have flavored ones but be really careful because most of the flavored ones have like 10-15 caal added. Check the nutrition label.

Chocolate pudding cups, 70 caal per cup for sugar free Snack pack brand. The caals aren't that impressive but usually people use them as a chocolate replacement so technically they are. I like dipping strawberries in them

Gum, this is very obvious everyone knows about it too. Whatever brand whatever flavor you get it's usually <10 caal.

Laughing cow cheese LIGHT make sure you get it LIGHT 25 caal per wedge. And I actually do really like the taste and the texture isn't bad. For some reason I can never find the light ones at safeway just the regular ones, I usually get them at costco

Almond milk, 30 caal per cup for unsweetened Almond Breeze brand. Never tried the sweetened version because its twice the caalories but the unsweetened kind of tastes like shitty water. I usually only eat it with low caal cereal or with milo (south asian low caal hot chocolate mix basically) honestly the only reason i drink it at all is because its pretty impressive compared to regular milk

Greek yogurt, 90 caal per 3/4 cup if you get Light + Fit brand. I feel like this is a pretty obvious one too. You can get unsweetened to make greek yogurt + ranch seasoning "ranch" but make sure it's Chobani or Fage or something because if not they might jack up the caalories super high. Again, CHECK THE NUTRITION LABEL. I find all three brands mentioned at safeway

Low cal popcorn, 40 caal per cup for Lesser evil brand regular flavor. I find it at costco, look for a cartoon image of a pink monk

Fruits + veggies which is so obvious but I don't care. Literally any are low caalorie just search it up for specific ones. Exceptions are maybe bananas and avocados.

Progresso soups, caal can range widely. I find them at safeway, look for any that have vegetables in the title and/or say "reduced sodium" at the top. I mean all of them are low caalorie but those are just significantly less. I think the lowest I've found so far is 110 per cup

Diet bread, 45 caal per slice if you get Sara Lee brand. I find that exact brand at safeway, but there's other random ones at safeway and costco. Just tastes like whole wheat bread, but is definitely smaller in size.

Konjac rice and noodles, idk about the noodles but konjac rice is like 10 caal per 100g. Never had it but i've heard the texture's kind of weird. Can't find it anywhere in person, i think you have to buy it online

Baking

0 caal sugar, i just use like splenda. you can find it next to all the regular sugar at safeway or wherever. its like bad for your gut but idrc cuz if i had a heart attack tomorrow i'd honestly be so happy

coconut flour, 60 caal per 1/4 cup which sounds like a lot but compared to regular is really good. idk the brand i have i just chose the lowest caal option at safeway. also found next to all the regular flour. it's also really absorbent so you're supposed to use a 1:4 ratio of it compared to regular flour.

hope this helps

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Lucky Sweets - Wholesale Milk Sweet and Milky Products Chennai

Lucky Sweets is well-regarded in Chennai for its range of traditional Indian sweets, including their all type of milky sweets available here.

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Is white chocolate compound vegetarian?

White chocolate compound is a popular ingredient in baking and confectionery, but many people wonder if it is vegetarian. To answer this question, we need to understand the ingredients that make up white chocolate compound.

What is White Chocolate Compound?

White chocolate compound is a type of chocolate-like product that uses a blend of sugar, milk solids, cocoa butter, and vegetable fats. Unlike real white chocolate, which primarily uses cocoa butter, the compound version includes vegetable fats like palm oil or coconut oil. It’s easier to work with in baking because it doesn’t require tempering and is often more affordable.

Ingredients of White Chocolate Compound

Sugar: The primary sweetener in the compound, sugar gives it the signature sweetness.

Cocoa Butter: This fat comes from cocoa beans and is essential in both traditional white chocolate and compounds.

Vegetable Fats: These are added to improve texture and melting properties. Commonly used fats include palm and coconut oils.

Milk Solids: These give the white chocolate compound its creamy texture and richness. Milk solids typically come from dairy, so while vegetarians who consume dairy can enjoy white chocolate compound, vegans would avoid it.

Emulsifiers: These are used to blend the fats and liquids, preventing separation. Soy lecithin is a common emulsifier and is plant-based, but you should always check the label to be sure.

Flavorings: Some compounds may contain flavor enhancers like vanilla, which are usually plant-derived.

Is White Chocolate Compound Vegetarian?

For the most part, yes, white chocolate compound is vegetarian. The fats are typically from plant sources like coconut and palm oils, and the emulsifiers like soy lecithin are also plant-based. The main ingredient that might raise concern for some vegetarians is the milk solids, which come from dairy. However, for vegetarians who consume dairy products, this is not an issue.

It’s important to note that white chocolate compound is not vegan because of the milk content. Vegans would need to look for dairy-free alternatives.

Why Check the Labels?

While most white chocolate compounds are vegetarian, it's always a good idea to check the ingredients list. Some brands may include non-vegetarian additives or emulsifiers sourced from animals, although this is rare.

Conclusion

White chocolate compound is generally considered vegetarian as it is made using plant-based fats and milk solids. However, it is not suitable for vegans due to its dairy content. Always read the label if you have specific dietary requirements.

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Must-Try Easy RV Meal Ideas for Campers

by Dhvani Pancholi Planning meals in advance when you go camping can make your trip much more enjoyable. Not only will you save money by buying ingredients in bulk and planning ahead, but it also eliminates the stress of finding a place to eat while on the road..... Introduction Planning meals in advance when you go camping can make your trip much more enjoyable. Not only will you save money by buying ingredients in bulk and planning ahead, but it also eliminates the stress of finding a place to eat while on the road - which is especially important if you're staying at RV parks with limited dining options. Camping meal planning also ensures that all your dietary needs are taken care of, so everyone in your party will be well-fed and happy! With careful preparation and an eye for flavor combinations, even basic ingredients like canned goods or dehydrated food can become delicious easy RV meal ideas. In This ArticleIntroduction Breakfast Easy RV Meal Ideas Lunch Easy RV Meal Ideas Dinner Easy RV Meal Ideas Snack Easy RV Meal Ideas Preparation Tips Conclusion Common items found in most campers' pantries include meats like chicken or beef jerky, grains such as quinoa or couscous, beans such as black or pinto beans, nuts and seeds for snacks, vegetables like onions and peppers for adding flavor to dishes, seasonings such as garlic powder or chili powder for extra zestiness, condiments such as ketchup or mustard for sandwich fillings; plus non-perishable staples like oatmeal and shelf-stable dairy products. Breakfast Easy RV Meal Ideas Breakfast wraps are a great option for camping trips as they require minimal effort and can be packed with whatever ingredients you prefer. Start by pre-cooking your chosen fillings the night before, such as scrambled eggs, bacon, or sausage. You can then store these in airtight containers or zip-lock bags in the cooler until morning arrives. When ready to serve, simply grab a large tortilla wrap from your pantry and layer up your fillings with any desired condiments like mustard or ketchup. These delicious breakfast wraps make an easy yet satisfying meal that will fuel you for the day ahead! Roasted veggies combined with fried eggs makes for another tasty RV meal idea. This dish requires very little prep work but is sure to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters! Simply chop up some bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, zucchini and potatoes into cubes before tossing them onto an oiled baking sheet - add a sprinkle of salt and pepper if desired - then roast them in the oven at 400F until cooked through (about 20 minutes). Serve alongside sunny side-up eggs cooked on a cast iron skillet over medium heat for added flavor and texture contrast - perfect start to any camping trip! Overnight oats make an ideal quick breakfast when out on the road since they require no cooking time whatsoever. Simply combine rolled oats with milk or yogurt along with dried fruits and nuts of choice before leaving it overnight to soak up all those flavors – adding honey (or maple syrup) sweetener optional. In the morning wake-up refreshed knowing that breakfast is already prepared; enjoy straight away or take on-the-go for later consumption throughout your travels! Lunch Easy RV Meal Ideas Lunchtime on a camping trip is the perfect opportunity to whip up some delicious, yet easy-to-make meals. A taco salad is an excellent option for those who want something light and nutritious without having to spend too long in the kitchen. Start by prepping your ingredients such as cooked ground beef or turkey, diced tomatoes, lettuce and shredded cheese before assembling them all together in a bowl with crunchy tortilla chips and tasty salsa. Sloppy Joes are another classic RV meal idea that can be made quickly from pantry staples like canned tomato sauce, onion powder and garlic powder - serve over hamburger buns for extra flavor! For a comfort food favorite try grilled cheese sandwiches; simply layer up some slices of cheddar between two pieces of buttered bread then cook until golden brown - delicious! Dinner Easy RV Meal Ideas For dinner, grilled vegetable and cheese quesadillas make an excellent RV meal idea. Start by sautéing a mix of diced peppers, mushrooms, onions and garlic in a pan with some oil until softened. Once cooked through add your desired amount of grated cheese - cheddar or mozzarella work great - before spooning the mixture onto one side of two tortillas. Fold over the other half to create a pocket; then cook on either side for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crisp! Serve warm accompanied with a dollop of sour cream or guacamole if desired. Vegetarian chili is another tasty option when camping that requires minimal effort but will still keep everyone satisfied! Begin by simmering canned beans such as black or pinto beans in tomato sauce along with spices like cumin, chili powder, oregano and paprika. You can also add fresh vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for extra flavor if desired. Let this simmer away for 15 minutes before serving hot alongside some freshly cut avocado slices for garnish - delish! Skillet lasagna is the perfect hearty meal after spending long days outdoors exploring nature's wonders..... Read More... Read the full article

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The Future of Dairy Alternatives: The Benefits of a Plant-Based Milk Maker

As the world increasingly embraces plant-based diets, the demand for dairy alternatives continues to rise. Plant-based milks—derived from sources like almonds, oats, soy, and cashews—are leading this dietary revolution. However, store-bought versions often come with additives, preservatives, and unnecessary sugars. Enter the plant-based milk maker, a revolutionary kitchen appliance that empowers consumers to create fresh, nutritious, and customized plant-based milks at home. This article explores the benefits, functionality, and versatility of plant-based milk maker, highlighting why they are becoming an essential tool for health-conscious individuals and families.

The Rise of Plant-Based Milks

Plant-based milks have become a staple for those who are lactose intolerant, vegan, or simply seeking healthier dietary options. These non-dairy alternatives offer a variety of nutritional benefits. For instance, almond milk is rich in vitamin E and antioxidants, oat milk provides dietary fiber and beta-glucans, and soy milk is a great source of protein and essential amino acids. Despite these benefits, commercially available plant-based milks can contain additives and sweeteners that detract from their natural goodness.

Health Benefits of Homemade Plant-Based Milk

Using a plant-based milk maker allows you to control the ingredients, ensuring a pure and natural product. Homemade plant-based milks are free from additives, preservatives, and excess sugars, retaining the full nutritional benefits of the original ingredients. This control over the process means you can customize your milk to meet specific dietary needs, such as reducing sugar intake or increasing protein content.

Cost-Effective and Environmentally Friendly

Investing in a plant-based milk maker can lead to significant cost savings over time. The cost of nuts, seeds, or grains in bulk is generally much lower than buying pre-packaged plant-based milks. Additionally, making your own plant-based milk reduces packaging waste, contributing to a more sustainable lifestyle. By eliminating single-use cartons and plastic bottles, you significantly reduce your environmental footprint.

Ease of Use and Convenience

Modern plant-based milk makers are designed for user-friendliness and efficiency. These machines typically feature pre-set functions that automate the soaking, blending, and straining processes, allowing you to produce fresh plant-based milk with minimal effort. Simply soak your chosen nuts, seeds, or grains, add them to the machine with water, and let the appliance do the rest. In just a few minutes, you’ll have smooth, creamy plant-based milk ready to enjoy. Cleanup is also simplified, with many models featuring dishwasher-safe parts.

Versatility Beyond Plant-Based Milk

A plant-based milk maker is not limited to producing milk alone. Many models offer additional functionalities, such as making smoothies, soups, and even nut butters. This versatility transforms the plant-based milk maker into a multifunctional appliance that enhances your culinary creativity. Whether you’re blending a morning smoothie, crafting a creamy soup for dinner, or making homemade almond butter, this appliance can handle a variety of tasks, making it a valuable addition to any kitchen.

Quality and Freshness

One of the most significant advantages of using a plant-based milk maker is the freshness and quality of the product. Homemade plant-based milk has a richer, more authentic taste compared to store-bought versions, which often lose flavor during processing and storage. Fresh plant-based milk also has a shorter shelf life, encouraging you to consume it quickly while it’s at its peak nutritional value.

The nut milk maker is a transformative kitchen appliance for anyone committed to a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. It offers numerous benefits, including the ability to create pure, nutritious plant-based milk free from additives and preservatives. The cost savings, environmental advantages, convenience, and versatility of a plant-based milk maker make it a worthwhile investment for any health-conscious home. By incorporating a plant-based milk maker into your kitchen, you can enjoy the delicious, healthful benefits of fresh, homemade plant-based milk tailored to your taste and dietary needs, all while supporting a more sustainable future.

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Why Milk Depot’s Blender is a Must-Have for Nut Milk Enthusiasts

Nut milk has become a delicious and nutritious alternative to traditional dairy milk. Whether you enjoy almond, cashew, or oat milk, making it home ensures you get the freshest product without any additives.

Enter Milk Depot’s Blender—a revolutionary appliance designed to create high-quality nut milk effortlessly. Here’s why it’s a must-have for every nut milk enthusiast.

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Superior Convenience and Speed

1. Quick Preparation

One of the standout features of Milk Depot’s Blender is its ability to make fresh nut milk in under 60 seconds. Traditional methods of making nut milk can be time-consuming, often requiring soaking nuts overnight, blending, and then straining the mixture. Milk Depot’s Blender simplifies this process significantly. With this appliance, there’s no need for soaking or additional straining—the blender handles everything, delivering smooth, ready-to-drink nut milk in a flash.

2. User-Friendly Operation

The intuitive design of Milk Depot’s Blender makes it incredibly easy to use. Simply add your nuts and water, select the appropriate setting, and let the blender do the rest. This ease of use makes it accessible for everyone, from busy professionals to home cooks.

High-Quality Nut Milk

3. No Additives or Preservatives

Homemade nut milk created with Milk Depot’s Blender is free from the additives and preservatives often found in store-bought versions. This ensures that your nut milk is pure and natural, retaining its nutritional value and fresh taste.

4. Consistent Texture and Flavor

The Milk Depot Blender's powerful blending and straining capabilities guarantee a consistently smooth and creamy texture. This is particularly important for nut milk enthusiasts who appreciate the fine quality of their homemade beverages.

Versatility and Customization

5. Works with Various Nuts and Grains

Milk Depot’s Blender isn’t limited to just one type of nut. It can handle almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, oats, and more. This versatility allows you to experiment with different types of nut and grain milks, tailoring your creations to suit your taste preferences and nutritional needs.

6. Customizable Recipes

With Milk Depot’s Blender, you can easily customize your nut milk recipes. Add sweeteners like dates or honey, flavorings such as vanilla or cocoa, or even a pinch of salt for enhanced taste. The ability to personalize your nut milk makes the drinking experience more enjoyable and suited to your dietary preferences.

Economical and Eco-Friendly

7. Cost-Effective

Making your own nut milk at home with Milk Depot’s Blender is more cost-effective than purchasing pre-packaged varieties. Buying raw nuts in bulk and producing your own milk can save money in the long run, making this blender a smart investment for regular nut milk drinkers.

8. Reduces Waste

By creating your own nut milk, you reduce the need for single-use packaging commonly associated with store-bought products. This eco-friendly approach helps decrease your environmental footprint and supports a more sustainable lifestyle.

Health Benefits

9. Nutrient-Rich

Homemade nut milk retains more of the nuts’ natural nutrients compared to commercial versions, which often lose some nutritional value during processing. This means you get more vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats in every glass.

10. No Unwanted Ingredients

Store-bought nut milks can contain unwanted ingredients like sugar, artificial flavors, and stabilizers. With Milk Depot’s Blender, you control what goes into your nut milk, ensuring a healthier beverage free from unnecessary additives.

Practical Features

11. Durable and Reliable

Milk Depot’s Blender is built to last, featuring high-quality materials and robust construction. Its durability ensures that it will be a reliable kitchen companion for years to come, making your investment worthwhile.

12. Easy to Clean

The design of Milk Depot’s Blender includes easy-to-clean components, which simplifies maintenance and ensures hygienic use. Most parts are dishwasher safe, adding to the convenience factor.

Community and Support

13. Access to Recipes and Tips

As a Milk Depot Blender owner, you gain access to a community of fellow users and a wealth of recipes and tips. This support network can inspire new ideas and help you make the most of your blender.

14. Customer Service

Milk Depot is known for its excellent customer service, providing assistance and ensuring customer satisfaction. If you encounter any issues or have questions about your blender, help is readily available.

Conclusion

Milk Depot’s Blender is an indispensable tool for any nut milk enthusiast. Its speed, convenience, and ability to produce high-quality, customizable nut milk make it a standout appliance in the market. By investing in this blender, you’re not only enhancing your culinary capabilities but also supporting a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle. Enjoy the freedom to create your favorite nut milk at home easily and precisely—Milk Depot’s Blender is your perfect kitchen companion.