#Coreen Fennel

[bloodtiesstilllives]

These Two Would Be Dangerous Together

And it would be so awesome. They are both tough, smart, sophisticated, and will get ready to put in work in a split second.

Peter loves to talk...

Henry is a good listener and would probably draw as Peter goes on and on about whatever.

And they would have a ball. Everyone would think they were always talking about them behind their back, but that's not true. They just look like the types that would do that.

Nope if they are gonna roast you they would do it to your face as a united front.

Especially to Chris Argent.

Sadly his instincts would have him do this.

But he tells that stupid voice to shut up. And takes the ribbing like an adult

These two would be such hot menaces and Henry would keep Peter out of trouble while they are out there stalking people for fun...for hot guys these two can be creepy creepers lol.

[mameeta]

[ashima066-blog]

A little bit about episode 3

Episode 3 called "Bad Juju" has come to an end. We have finished reviewing this episode for the blog @bloodtiesstilllives and there is still a lot to do.

They are my favorite couple to this day since I watched this show for the first time 12 years ago . We also have also have Mike he also has fans I'm sure ( but it's not me lol sorry ) but he also cares about Vicky in his own way and also they worked and went to study together. So yep let Mike stay but look for happiness with Kate Lam or a more "lively" girl than Vicky ( who read the books will know what I mean ) Blood Ties came out 2 years earlier than The Vampire Diaries and everyone remembers the Salvatore brothers and Elena so Henry, Mike and Vicky are their prototype . And as Elena said, "It's okay to love them both. I did." So Vicky, love them both. We all know you're sacrificing everything to save these two they're willing to do anything to protect you, too.

Even though these two jerks are constantly fighting and competing for you Vick😂

If I were in her place, I would go crazy or beat them up FR

And yeah, why did I decide to make this post? This episode is one of my favorites in the first season because Vicky kissed Henry on the cheek and they started getting closer to each other and it's so sweet. A 450-year-old vampire became a pink puddle because of her kiss.

[cohnsumer]

tag  dump .

[edgewaterfarmcsa]

CSA WEEK 5

p i c k l i s t

CABBAGE - CELERY - BEETS - CARROTS - SHISO - 

 TULSI BASIL - FENNEL - CAULIFLOWER

CSA FRAAAANDS!!  On account of way too many crops that will leave y’all scratching your heads wondering what exactly you signed up for, I am skipping the farm updates and moving right into PRO-TIPS.  And if anyone needs more on how we spent this week in farming, I can assure you this.  No one went home dry.  Yes, our wells and water-tables are pumped but ugggh my feet exist in a constant prune state.  

PRO TIPS:

SHISO:  This week we are going to try something new.  We are all going to use SHISO (the beautiful reddish purple bunch in your CSA) and learn this herb together.  Full disclosure, I know nothing about it.  I’ve eyed it for years- heard stories of pickling and fermenting, garnishing, juicing, etc.  But this year we have a really beautiful crop and it’s time to expand our horizons.   

(Delicious Korean pickled perilla (shiso) leaves in soy sauce brine)

32 leaves shiso

SEASONING SAUCE (MIX THESE IN A MEDIUM-SIZED BOWL)

10 Tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp Korean chili flakes (gochugaru)

1 tsp minced garlic

2 Tbsp brown sugar

2 Tbsp spring onion , finely chopped

2 Tbsp green chilies or red chilies, finely chopped

Rinse the shiso leaves in cold running water and drain/air dry them while left in the colander.

While waiting for the perilla leaves to dry, prepare the seasoning sauce.

Place the perilla leaves in stacks in a large (glass) container (with a lid). Spread (about 1 Tbsp worth of) seasoning sauce on top of the perilla leaf. Repeat this process for every 3 leaves for the rest of the leaves. As it is already stacked, you will have to lift the leaves at every third interval with one hand while the other hand is spreading the sauce. You don’t need to spread the sauce on every leaf. If you have any sauce leftover, pour it onto the stacked leaves. If you run out of sauce, tip the container and scoop out the sauce from the bottom corner of the container and spread it over the perilla leaves.

Close the lid and move the container to the fridge. You can start eating this from the next day. Serve it with a hot bowl of rice. (It can be stored in the fridge for at least one week. Though traditionally this dish was made during the summer months when many perilla leaves are available and consumed through the summer to winter.)

18 oz Red/Purple Shiso leaves * 1 or 500g

2 cups water 

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

Instructions

Prepare shiso leaves to boil. Wash and trim the shiso leaves.

Bring the 2 cups of water to boil in a large sauce pan and add the prepared shiso leaves.

Turn the heat down to medium heat and cook the shiso leaves for about a few minutes. The leaves colour will change from purple to a greenish colour.

Drain the shiso leaves with a strainer and squeeze the leaves to extract as much as you can. It is hot so be careful not to burn your fingers. I used a spoon to extract all liquid.

Place the drained liquid back to the saucepan and bring it simmer.

Add the sugar, and when the sugar is dissolved, turn the heat off and add the apple cider vinegar.

Cool it down and keep it in a clean bottle in a fridge.  If you sterilize the container in which you keep the syrup, it will last about 6 months in the fridge.

To make shiso juice, place 1/4 cup of the syrup into a glass and pour about 200 ml of mineral water or fizzy soda water over the top. Add ice cubes.

Tulsi: Tulsi, or Holy Basil.  This herb, I LOVE.  Tulsi, the green bunch in your box topped with little purple flower is an herbal adaptogen.  My dear friend and favorite herbalist Rachael Keener of ALKAME CO. wrote the following about adaptogens,

 “ADAPTOGENS ARE CONSIDERED HERBAL SUPERSTARS BECAUSE OF THEIR UNIQUE ABILITY TO SUPPORT A HEALTHY STRESS RESPONSE. In what can sometimes feel like the barrage of the modern era, these plants stand beside us fostering grace and balance while offering their generous hand of support.

What’s even more impressive about adaptogens is that we’re not just talking about resilience to the occasional stress of the modern demands of work, family, etc. They may also support our body’s response to environmental stressors like pollutants in our water, and chemicals in our body products. These too pose a challenge unique to the times we are living in.

Interestingly, adaptogens don’t have one specific way in which they act. Instead, they act as harmonizers. Their diverse chemistry helps balance our diverse chemistry and supports the stability of our neuroendocrine and immune systems (aka how we perceive and respond to mental/emotional and environmental/chemical stressors). Science has identified some of the ways in which adaptogens do this, but due to their broad-ranging mechanisms of actions, every aspect of how they work has yet to be clearly defined.    

Adaptogens are, by definition, considered appropriate for long-term use… Best adopted as daily tonics, they build our resilience over time. They are not an instant fix, and they do not stand alone as a replacement for other forms of self-care. Instead they stand firmly behind us, supporting lifestyle changes that promote resilience in this wild world*.

With self-care and adaptogens at our side, we can restore our ability to be actors in our worlds. We can orient to action, rather than reaction.  The world is indeed a crazy place, and yet we still belong to it. Lean on your plant friends when the going gets rough and you notice that you’re having a hard time adapting or finding balance. They make pleasant companions and reflect back to us how to welcome ourselves home no matter what is happening around us.”

MORE ON Tulsi from Urban Moonshine… “Tulsi, in particular, is one of the few adaptogens that come in a green leafy form, this plant supports our nervous system during periods of occasional stress and burn out. It's sweet, spicy vanilla aroma and taste make it a favorite one to uplift the spirit.  It's a favorite in tea, as well as smoothies, salads and fresh juices.” 

All this being said, I remember when I was pregnant my midwife discouraged tulsi… Not entirely sure why- but if you are a pregnant person, please ask your midwife first.  

TULSI TEA

1 cup water

1 tsp-2 tsp dried tulsi, or 4 tsp fresh (really based on the taste you prefer)

Bring the water to a boil. Remove from the heat and pour over the tulsi in a heat-safe container.

Allow the tea to steep, covered, for 10-15 minutes.

Strain tulsi from tea and enjoy daily.

USE FRESH LEAVES:  Add chopped leaves to culinary dishes just as you would basil. Freeze leaves in ice cubes to add to summer drinks.  Eat a few fresh leaves to get phytonutrients and boost your immunity.  

TULSI is also found in tinctures, infused honeys, elixirs, vinegars etc… for more on that give it a google.  

Caramelized fennel with parmy frico

by Molly Baz from the book: COOK THIS BOOK 

(recommended by Coreen at the farmstand!)

3 large fennel bulbs with fronds

1 lemon

2oz Parmesan cheese

¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

salt & pep

Position a rack in the lower third of your oven.  Preheat the oven to 425*f

Prep the fennel and Parm:

Trim off the long stalks of 3 fennel bulbs, right where they meet the bulb.  Reserve about half of them; discard the rest.  Trim the root ends of the bulbs if they are looking a little brown and sad.  Discard any bruised outer layers of the fennel bulbs.  Position each bulb upright on your cutting board, root-end down, and cut into ½-inch thick planks.  Transfer the planks to a large rimmed baking sheet.

Drizzle the fennel planks with ¼ cup olive oil, being sure to coat them evenly and all over.  Season with salt and black pepper.

Using a microplane, finely grate 1 ounce of Parmesan cheese (about ¼ cup) over the fennel (on top only, no need to flip).  Roast until the fennel is deeply caramelized on the underside, 20 to 25 minutes.

Remove from the oven and flip each plank.  Finely grate 1 ounce more cheese (about ¼ cup) over the caramelized side of the fennel.  Return to the oven and roast until tender and browned all over, 10 to 15 minutes longer.  

Prep the raw fennel salad:

While the fennel roasts, pluck any fronds attached to the reserved fennel stalks and coarsely chop them.  Thinly slice the fennel stalks crosswise into coins.  Transfer everything to a medium bowl.

Cut 1 lemon in half; squeeze the juice from both halves over the raw fennel.  Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, season with salt and black pepper, and toss well to dress the fennel.  Taste and adjust the seasoning if it needs it.  

SERVE: Transfer the roasted fennel planks to a serving dish.  Scatter the r

[bunchoffaceclaims]

Gina Holden

Gender: Female

DOB: 17 March 1975

Nationality: Canadian

Ethnicity: White (unspecified)

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Gina Holden is a Canadian actress, perhaps best known for her role as Coreen Fennel in Blood Ties, for her role as Dale Arden in Flash Gordon, and for her role as Shea Allen in Harper's Island.

[bloodtiesstilllives]

Looking at this just reminds me of Henry and Coreen.

Rosewood Black (#590000 to #000000)

[spikedluv]

Blood Ties Fic: a man in uniform (Mike/Henry; NC17)

I haven't written anything in a while (like, anything) and so I decided to look over my Trope Bingo on DW card for something to inspire the muse and get the writing juices flowing again. When I thought about the Cross Dressing/Costumes square I imagined Henry as Lestat and the image wouldn't leave me. This silly little fic was born.

a man in uniform (1002 words) by Spikedluv Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Blood Ties (TV) Rating: Explicit Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Mike Celluci/Henry Fitzroy Characters: Mike Celluci, Henry Fitzroy, Vicki Nelson, Coreen Fennel, Dave Graham Additional Tags: Community: trope_bingo, Costumes, Established Relationship Summary: “Lestat, Henry, really?”

[noonelikesaperkygoth]

Some people have more than one.

Coreen (We'll Meet Again)

[bloodtiesstilllives]

Ever since I found out that Gina Holden was supposed to be casted as Claudia Stilinski in season 3B of Teen Wolf all I could think of was how much fun Coreen and Stiles would have being the researchers always on the fringe coming up with the bright ideas. Pretty much saving the day. They would be so much fun together.

Stiles would break into places and Coreen would be the getaway driver lol.

The Sheriff and Derek are always there dealing with the eventual mess.

But they would still do what they gotta do, even if it means a road trip.

Oh boy...

But no worries. Henry and Peter would be their protectors and partners in crime.

Original Coreen Fennel Introduction

[theweirdgirlintheback]

literally love this goth princess

Six random screencaps: Coreen

[mameeta]

[ashima066-blog]

Let's talk about the scene:

It begins with Henry's call to Detective Investigations. Coreen picks up the phone. Henry asks her where Vicky is and she says she left first and didn't wait for him. ("THAT'S VICKY, THAT GIRL DOESN'T LISTEN TO ANYONE, WHETHER IT'S HER HOMICIDE PARTNER OR HENRY'S FITZROY ROYAL BASTARD.") Then Coreen talks about what she read in a voodoo book about how to kill voodoo zombies with salt, but Henry just laughs and says, "Coreen, you can't believe everything you read." But that little vampire bastard comes back and takes the salt lol :D and runs off to save his soul mate from that crazy bitch Angelic.

Henry, you could have just thanked our sweet goth instead of picking on her.

The dialogue from this scene

"[groaning]

- Vicki Nelson Investigations. - Coreen, it's me. - How is she? - Henry, she didn't listen. - She took off out of the cemetery. - The lamb to the slaughter. - Which cemetery? - Mt.Pleasant. - OK I'm on my way. - If she calls, tell her to wait for me. - Hey, one more thing. - One of my books says something about zombies. - You can use salt. - I don't want a season them, Coreen. - I'd like to k*ll them. - The book says that if they taste salt, - it's supposed to remind them of their mortality. - They'll return to the grave. - Coreen, you can't believe everything you read. - Now, if Vicki calls, tell her to wait for me, OK? - All right. - Bye."

[bonniehooper]

-Vicki, sweetie, I love you, but going to Norman's place by yourself was a stupid idea. 

-"Oh crap." Great last words Norman. Just awesome. xD

-And Mike comes in just in time to see Asteroth suck Norman into the vortex. Well, that's going to leave him confused as hell. xD

-Coreen, you clever girl. Blackmail your way into being Vicki's assistant. 

-"I don't know what they mean." And if I remember correctly we never do. 

-Henry, we just rid of one creeper. Please don't become another one. 

[mademoisellesnow]

{Blood Ties:S02E10 - Deep Dark}

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Astaroth is back and has possessed Coreen to get to Vicki. Mike gets into trouble…

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[bloodtiesstilllives]

Got to give Coreen Fennel some love.

Nothing against Henry, but the BT tag needs moar ladiez.