#Fat Cutter Drink

[orphicsun]

.・College Ellie Headcannons゜・

Note: This is more loser Ellie-centric, I wanna maybe do a part two with just reader and her. Some sexual content and mentions of getting zooted below so 18+ warning!

•Art major, but she’s not the typical hot artsy lesbian you dream of her to be. More like rolls a fat blunt and sketches in her journal, it’ll either turn out to be a masterpiece or look like a crackhead had a go with her paper.

•Speaking of art major, when she’s horny and frustrated because she refuses to hook-up…she draws the lewdest art known to woman-kind. Those are her real masterpieces, but she can’t exactly turn them in for credit in her art class, can she? Fuck, the things that woman can make, though. Lowkey uses her exes naked bodies as inspiration though, maybe kind of weird but who’s gonna stop her?

•Doesn’t eat the food on campus half the time. She is embarrassingly addicted to Tai Pei containers and the occasional microwavable egg-roll. “That shit’s nasty, Ellie! Goddamn, just eat the Tacos 4 Life we have on campus.” Her friends will all tell her, but no. It’s like a guilty pleasure. Maybe it’s cause she grew up lower class and is used to TV dinners, has a special trauma bond to food that should be banned and probably is outside of America.

•Wardrobe consists of band tees, honorable mentions to Gorillaz and Falling in Reverse.

•Is actually an insanely talented writer. After reading her journals I feel like nobody talks about how emotional her entries are and she keeps a journal of her own in college for sure, not only for sketching and organizing art but also to write all her feelings out.

“Fuck me, this is my last year being gay.” -After her and Cat’s break-up, probably.

•Hates coffee. Definitely game-cannon, but this is important to the college setting. It’s the classic Monster or nothing, and she will absolutely judge you for drinking coffee. She calls it “the devil’s dirt.” So dramatic.

•Used to watch bad Hallmark movies because of Dina, now watches them alone because she misses Dina. There’s nothing like crying your eyes out to Christmas Under Wraps!

•Has a collection of rubber ducks on her shelf. Doesn’t use her very small space for normal things like her wallet or books, no. It’s rubber fucking ducks.

•Also has a slipper collection in her tiny closet, from Pikachu all the way to dinosaur feet.

•Has the “two-seater” t-shirt (iykyk) but refuses to wear it in public because she’s a pussy

•Favorite fruit is grapes. I just know my girl loves grapes when she can get her hands on them steer clear bc she will NOT share. Favorite candy is gummy worms!

•Actually wears rain boots when it’s wet outside or snowing

•Likes wired earbuds over airpods, listens to Pearl Jam when she misses living with Joel

•Is oddly good at making those little paper stars and has a huge grocery bag of then in all different patterns and colors

•When she starts dating you she shows you her dinosaur cookie-cutter collection because you're really good at baking. (Also bc she wants to see you in a frilly cute apron!)

•Is a slut for hugs. Kisses are cool, sex is great but agghhh Ellie just loves wrapping her arms around you and sometimes when you two are in her dorm she'll just hug you for what feels like hours on end, she calls it her 'weekly therapy.'

•Loves high sex because when she's sober she hates feeling like she's awkward or all up in her head. She also has a tendency to invite you over for sex after smoking.

•Has a septum piercing. Maybe this one is self-indulgent because I would go ballistic over seeing actual Ellie with one, but I say that college Ellie got hers pierced at 16 and didn't cry over the pain but wanted to literally jump off of a bridge the entire healing process it was so bad.

•Sometimes when you kiss her, her septum will slide over and look uneven and she feels fucking NIGERIA FALLS in her boxers when you fix it for her. Also for those of you who are sluts for glasses, you can fix her glasses too and it'll make her just as weak.

[feyburner]

May I ask what your favorite biscuit recipe is? (I tend to go for Nancy Silverton's, but it's so much work and so much butter that sometimes I long for something else.)

I use my own recipe! Here it is.

BUTTERMILK BISCUITS

MAKES: 8-10 biscuits

INGREDIENTS

2 ½ cups (300g) AP flour

2 Tbsp (yes, Tbsp!) baking powder

1 Tbsp white or brown sugar or honey

1 tsp kosher salt

¾ cup (170g) butter (ideally salted), cold, sliced thin

1 cup (227g) cold buttermilk (1 Tbsp white vinegar + fill to 1 cup line with milk, let curdle 10 min)

optional: 1 Tbsp melted butter + 1 Tbsp honey, to brush over tops before baking

optional: honey butter (4 Tbsp softened butter + 2-4 Tbsp honey to taste; creamed), to serve

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 450°. Grease a cast iron skillet, or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

3. Work fat into flour: Add the sliced butter. Toss to coat each piece in flour. Use your knuckles and fingers to smash, rub, and smear butter into flour mix until it resembles coarse, moist, crumbly sand, with granola-like crumbles of butter. Some larger flakes are fine. Work quickly: Keep butter cold.

4. Add buttermilk in 3 parts, mixing with a spatula in between, just until large clumps form. You might not need all the buttermilk! Dough will be shaggy and moist but not unworkably sticky. (If too sticky, sprinkle liberally with flour during next step; brush off excess as you go.)

5. Form layers: Turn dough onto a clean, floured surface. With floured hands and a bench scraper, shape into a mass. Do not knead or overwork. Pat or roll out into a slab roughly 1” thick. Fold it in half, then pat back out. Repeat 3-5x to form layers.

6. Cut biscuits: Pat into a 1” thick slab. Use a biscuit cutter to cut 8-10 biscuit rounds, OR shape dough into a 1” thick rectangle (about 6x12”; the goal is 8 x 3x3” square biscuits). Using a large, sharp knife, slice ¼” off the outer edges to expose layers. Slide the edge strips under the dough so they don’t show. Cut the rectangle into 8-10 biscuits of desired size.

7. Arrange biscuits in cast iron skillet or on baking sheet with the sides very lightly touching. Brush tops with honey butter if desired (you can also brush it on after baking).

8. Bake 16-20 minutes until tall and golden brown.

NOTES

- Cast iron vs. baking sheet: Either works. Baking in a cast iron = crispy bottom crust.

- Cutting: The edges must be sliced to expose the layers so they can properly rise—use a biscuit or cookie cutter, not a drinking glass, or just cut square biscuits. If using a biscuit cutter: Do not twist while pressing down—it will smear layers together and inhibit rise.

- Arranging: Biscuits love to lean on each other. Make sure their sides are very lightly touching (not too close; they will expand as they rise) so they can cling to each other and climb higher during the bake.

- Keep dairy cold. If butter starts looking greasy, chill dough in fridge or freezer 15 minutes.

[alistairssock]

Since I headcanon Gale as a fat babe, and knowing how little self-worth and confidence he has canonically (ambition and hubris aside - that's different - autism be damned my boy can fly close to the sun)

I like to imagine Tav making sure he knows his body is good and perfect and desirable no matter how he looks. What's important is that he's comfortable in his own skin and have a healthy relationship with his body, and Tav will do anything in their might (unrequited love) to make sure he knows that.

The first time travelling together, Gale might have been a bit apprehensive showing off his body in any way. Struggling hard with post-breakup issues in general, being desired by anyone wasn't at the top of his list, and 'fitting in' with glamour spells was a half-hearted attempt at clinging onto what Mystra once molded him to be. Clinging on to an impossible cookie-cutter-ideal created by a vain society that cares not for people in their 30s and above. A Gale that once might've been, but is no longer and that should be okay.

But time had passed since then, and bodies change eith time and age. And losing contact with the one divine entity that really saw something in you hits hard and eating/drinking to cope with your feelings happen. Gale knows he's gotten chubbier than how he started out, and depsite his best efforts of keeping up the appareances of a fit, handsome wizard, it still falls flat because it isn't him. It would be a lie to himself, to his crush, to everyone around him.

Little does he know Tav already finds him attractive. Desirable, even. It's not really to do with his false apparence; it's his humour, his wit and knowledge, his goofy smile and jokes, his morals and passion for magic that's enthralled them. How he looks would be all the same to them, as long as they still got to teach around the Gale they're catching feelings for.

At some point they catch him de-glamourifying and falls a little deeper as much as it stings knowing he doesn't feel comfortable yet being his true self infront of them yet. But he is so pretty. So hot, and so more him than they've ever seen before.

Gale eventually opens up and expects a mild-to-severe mix of shock and disbelief, but is met by a tender kiss and a warm package of loving words, hands bundled in hands as they tell him it absolutely changes nothing and that they're glad he's comfortable enough being this open with them.

They'll lovingling trace his strech marks, kiss his belly goodnight and tell him how good it feels when he wraps his arms around them in anbrace, how safe it feels resting on his soft chest as they both fall asleep and how there's no need to be ashamed of his weight because they find it comforting when he falls asleep on top of them after rambling for gods know how long. Also he's hot. He is hot as fuck.

On bad days, Tav gives him a little extra bit of reassurance and encouraging words and gestures to make sure they still find him absolutely ravishing. And makes sure he knows he doesn't need to change a thing for anyone except himself (if he so ever feel like it). To them he is perfect.

[shoku-and-awe]

Amazing sourdough discard crackers recipe that I stole in the early pandemic from Makiko Itoh (Just Bento/Just Hungry)! These are incredible! And easy, and versatile. They also keep a surprisingly long time in the fridge, if you can refrain from eating them all.

Bring these to potlucks/picnics with red pepper hummus and/or baba ganoush. It's delicious, veggie friendly but everybody loves it, it can sit out safely, and it's snacky but also filling enough that if your friend says Thanksgiving dinner is at 3 but now it's going on 7 and the turkey’s still in the oven and everyone has been drinking since noon, you might actually save a life. Tips and variations behind the cut.

Flavorings: - Fresh rosemary and butter (the ultimate crackers of all time) - Garlic cayenne (equal parts) and olive oil. - Pizza: Add tomato sauce & parm, reduce fat & liquid. - Sesame seeds (and sesame oil? I have only used vegetable oil but it was still very good) - Everything bagel seasoning: How have I not done this yet??? - Za'atar seasoning: Same! - Nigella seeds: Trying today (by request of my mom!) - Chia seeds: Not worth it! Maybe try in combo with other seeds?

Technique: Before baking, I puncture the dough all over with a fork (which stops the crackers from puffing up) and cut it with a pizza cutter. (I always forget that the recipe says to score, not cut.) Also, I've started to roll the dough out in my pasta maker, which is quicker, and also makes them more even, which means they're harder to burn. Prettier edges too.

Liquid: I am not sure I've ever actually added any water? I don't know if my discard is unusually wet or what. But it's fine without water.

Temp./Timing: This probably does not apply if you have a real oven, but if you're cooking in batches in a small oven, be careful later on. The temperature builds up and you need to adjust the cooking time or later batches will burn.

[that-gay-guy-from-hell]

Vent post

Content warning: memory loss (I guess)

(This is for context) So yall know how having trauma fucks with your head-- especially if it was during your childhood and for an extended time. Well I've got a lot of issues with remembering things.

As some of you know, I went to a Qbomb + TLT concert a little short of two weeks ago. I remember that I enjoyed myself but I can't recall any specifics.

I can't recall most of the music.

I can't recall what was said during the performances.

I can't remember watching either band perform.

I can barely even remember meeting Yoav and Sam.

It's like when someone tells you that this thing happened when you were little but you were so young you can't remember it yourself. Like, I know I was there- that I danced- screamed- and had a fun time... but it's vague at best.

My whole life has, admittedly, been this way and I usually just joke about it enough that it doesn't bother me.

But this was something I was so excited for and ready to do; only to have fuzzy bits and cookie cutter feelings to paste to it.

I don't smoke weed, drink, or do anything that would interfere with my memories. My medications have changed many times and it's never done anything to my memories. So why the fuck can't my mind just, yah know, work..?

It's has been just pissing me off... Like, I want to be able to recall fun things and fun times but it's really hard for me to. Course my stupid ass didn't take all but like 4 photos.

Getting alzhiemers or dementia are one of my biggest fears-- I just... it makes me so tired some times. Humor is pretty much my only cope when it comes to this so when I can't find myself in the mood to be funny about it then... Then I just get upset.

. . .

Also, don't take this as me fishing for sympathy. I just needed to vent and Instagram has too many people that would try to text me about it (old friends and classmates).

Oh and just to add on because I hate leaving on a bad note-- Pretty sure I majorly fucked up my left knee at the concert lmao. My knee drifts really bad so my left foot is like a penguins. So me a very fat man who doesn't get out much and was wearing boots that had cardboard in them to keep my feet in a comfortable spot* probably shouldn't have been jumping around like I was. My ass was moving pretty much through whole like 1 1/2 - 2 hours of music (save for the last 2 songs, I felt super light headed *hadn't eaten or drank in over 12 hours at that point lmfao*). Can't kneel on my left knee without wanting to keel over and it feels sore still lmfaooo

*they're like size 11 and I wear 9 1/2 because I have wide feet; the 11 boots are left over from a theatre proformance in high school. They're like really nice leather boots tho so I wanted to wear them.

Okay I think that's all I've got for now. As a small bonus I'll let yall know that I have several TLT things I need to post and have been working on (maybe even a Rust comic 🤔 who knows).

Hope you all are doing well and make sure to drink lots of water. Much love yall, sorry again for the random ass rant.

[weepingmilkshakedreamer]

AS1 dial0gue but it'z my au [Act 1 aka the part 1 0f thiz thing. l0l]

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Bleed: Oh sweet mother of God! I've killed a dead hobo!

Alan: I'm not dead you asshole! Argh... Quickly - you have to cut me open!

Bleed: Uh... I've got a pizza cutter!

After surgery

Bleed: So uhhh who are you sir?

Alan: My name is Alan probe.

Bleed: Can you teach me that- how to do surgery?

Alan: Teach surgery? I... I couldn't. Not again...

Bleed: Why not? I've got a bunch more tools in the van. And if that pool table over there doesn't scream operation, Then I don't know what does!

Alan: And who the fuck would want to be operated on by some washed-up old tramp and a god damn pizza boy?

*CRASH!!*

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Tammy: Urrrr...

Bleed: Hello miss burglar! Fall through the window trying to rob our clinic i see?

Tammy: C... clinic?

Bleed: Yep! You're in luck- today's special is glass extraction!

After surgery

Tammy: Urgh... wow. Hey- do i recognize you?

Alan: Me?! Oh no no... I'm sure you couldn't!

Tammy: There was a doctor got himself into a heap of trouble a few years back... lotsa unexplained deaths.

Tammy: Then he just disappeared...

Alan: Ok that's enough of you now! Do come again.

*Alan pushez Tammy out of the Warehouse*

Bleed: Hmm. So uhh, was it true what she said? You're a doctor?

Alan: No! I mean, I used to...

Bleed: Can you teach me how to cut- I mean, help people?

Alan: Alright, Bleed. But we may have to improvise with the tools a little since the current layout we have is shit...

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Claude: Hey i heard you boys were surgeons, can you guys help out here?

Bleed: Whoa! That porcupine has a hillbilly stuck on its ass!

Claude: I went to, uh, pick-up this here prickle-pig, but i done fell on it instead.

After surgery

Claude: That was pretty alright! I'm sure you can take my gratitude as a thank you!

*Claude leaves the Warehouse*

Bleed: So are you really the renegade doctor that burglar was talking about before?

Alan: Bleed, you have some real talent. I will continue to train you if it's what you really want...

Bleed: It's what I've ALWAYS wanted!

Alan: But I will only do so on the condition that we do not talk about my fucking past! It is uneventful and uninteresting, I assure you dumbass!

Bleed: Uhh... OK! You're the boss... uh- doc!

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Cletus: I heard yew guys were surgeons of a kind, care to help out a friend... *Glug-glug-glug*

Bleed: Hello... Uhm are you drinking PAINT?!

Cletus: Doesn't say I shouldn't on the can! And that means a big fat payout from the paint company! Same goes for the nailgun maker who didn't mention I shouldn't shoot myself in the chest!

Bleed: One de-nailing coming right up sir!

After surgery

Cletus: yew guys are pretty good. Here - take my Buzzsaw as a kind thanks! I'm sure a pair of makeshift surgeons such as yewrselfves could use it!

Bleed: Aw hell yeah! Hey doc, you have anything you need amputating? cause I'll gladly remove it for you! Rrrm-rrrm!

Alan: (Sigh...)

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Guts: I'm gus but fols call me "Guts". I was down at the bank, robbing... Uh, I mean, making a deposit And I slipped and fell on some bullets!

Bleed: Uhh... Ok? -

Guts: And what makes it worse is that I can't eats no more! Glaaaaargh!

Bleed: OH SWEET MOTHER OF-

Alan: WHAT THE FU-

Guts: See what I means? Can you guys take a look-see?

Bleed: (shudders and almost throws up) Ok let's see what's up...

After surgery

Guts: Ahhh... Dat's better! And there's nuttin' like a good clear-out to work up an appetite! The only hospital round here closed down a few years ago. Some nasty stuff went down there...

Alan: (shudder) Well, don't let us keep you!

Bleed: yeah that was honestly disgusting!

Guts: Right! T'anks again, fellas! I'll spread the word about you guys!

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Trent: Hey your the Doctors my husband was talking about! you gotta help! You see i run the junkyard downtown - body disposals and whatnot...

Bleed: Car bodies? Or...

Bleed: Never mind!

Trent: I was down at the junkyard, Dealing with some scrap metal until I slipped and fell on it instead!

Bleed: We'll see what we can do.

After surgery

Trent: You guys are great! Thanks again!

Bleed: Well that was something! Goodbye now, Trent!

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Jack: My nickname's "Lumbar" Jack. Partly becuase of my profession, but mainly because of my back, eh? It pains me something fearsome!

Bleed: Nurse! Anesthetic please!

Alan: Bleed I swear to god if you call me your nurse again, I will shove my foot so far up your ass you will have no idea!

Bleed: ...

Alan: ...

Bleed: Uhh... Can you at least get the Anesthetic?

Alan: (Groan...) Fine! Whatever!

After Surgery

Jack: That feels...

Jack: *CRACK!*

Jack: Oh yes! Ooh, I'll be back to wrestlin' bears and violating forests in no time!

Bleed: Right... well! Don't get the two confused! Have fun now!

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Jimmy: Ta daaaa! Look in your pocket! Your watch is now gone! I stole it!

Alan: Wait WHAT?! YOU MOTHER- Wait. What the hell are you supposed to be!

Jimmy: JIMMY THE SPIDER! Cat-burglar extraordinaire!

Jimmy: I must have burgled, oh, five cats so far! Ha ha ha!

Alan: ....that's just down right awful

Jimmy: No, I'm just kidding. But I am totally SPIDER-LIKE!

Alan: Uh huh sure you are... Well bleeds running late so what do you want em to do when he gets here? Remove a part of your god damn brain to cure you of this weird god forsaken behavior?

Jimmy: No way! It's just that recently, some of my SPIDER MEALS have been... repeating on me.

Alan: gross... well say "Ah"!-

Bleed: Hey Alan! Sorry I'm late I've been... AH! SPIDER!

After surgery

Jimmy: Ah - that's much better!

Bleed: (shudder) Next time, why not try eating a spider to catch the flies?

Bleed: Or would that be like i don't know... cannibalism?

Jimmy: Ha! Yeah! Sure - eat a spider! Can you imagine someone coming in with a whole bunch of spiders running around inside them?

Bleed: OK YOU CAN LEAVE NOW! BEFORE YOU MAKE ME THROW UP FROM A IMAGE I DIDNT WANNA SEE!

Jimmy: Alright but before i go, have you guys ever considered going upscale? Maybe moving to the city?

Alan: Oh hell no! I much prefer the quiet life!

Bleed: But doc! think what we could do! There'd be loads more interesting stuff in the city!

Alan: I said no, Bleed!

*Jimmy leaves the Warehouse*

Bleed: But I still need more practice! Wouldn't moving to the city-

Alan: Bleed - you are a very talented young- or more middle aged man. In fact, you remind me of someone i used to work with...

Bleed: Really? You mentioned you worked with someone before! What happened to her?

Bleed: ...or was it a HIM?!

Alan: Never mind! Listen to me Bleed - you said you wanted my help. Fine, I will help you.

Alan: But all I want is a more quiet life! Out of the way! Is that clear?

Bleed: Yes.

Alan: Ok.

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Pete: Ah hello guys! I've come into some right nice organs recently.

Pete: Seeing as my own organs are failing a bit, I was hoping you could swap my old organs with a new ones, like?

Pete: In return, I'll see you get all the juicy organs a young middle-aged surgeon could need!

Pete: Look at the tubes on that! glistening, they are!

Bleed: Let's do this!

After surgery

Pete: Amazing job you two! Tell me though, a place like this hardly fitting for people like you? isn't it?

Pete: There's plenty of work in the city! haven't you heard?

Pete: Some nutjob has started running around maiming people! terrible, it is!

Bleed: Doc, did you hear what that guy said? The city needs us!

Bleed: Please doc, I don't wanna be a pizza boy forever!

Bleed: And one day I wanna have my own surgery! for real! Please...

Bleed: And what about you!? Surely you must want something better for yourself!

Alan: I... I need to think. I'm going for a walk.

Bleed: Hey! Wait... doc...

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Bleed: Man, I can't believe the doc left me on my own. What if some utter headcase comes in? I-

Penny: Bonsoir. I am Penny.

Penny: You are the pizza boy who operates with a spoon?

Bleed: Uh it's a Pizza cutter, actually.

Penny: Take up your spoon, my good man! I will be most interested to see what you find within me!

After surgery

Bleed: You were full of weird bugs but I killed them all.

Penny: Did you know the brighter and more beautiful the creature, the more extravagant and excruciating its poison?

Bleed: OK! Well that's great! Off you go now!

Bleed: ...

Guy: Hey you! Yeah you! I'm looking for someone!

Bleed: (Oh... he's hot!)

Bleed: Listen, whoever it is you're looking for, I think it may be me!

Guy: Euch! I wanted the surgeon! Goodbye!

Bleed: Hey wait! Wait come back!

Bleed: Argh! Dammit! This stupid uniform! How can anyone recognize me as a master surgeon when I'm wearing this thing?

Bleed: Man, where's the doc gotten to? I hope he's not gone off on another cough syrup bender and walked out in front of a car... again...

Alan: Bleed, I've been thinking... We should go to the city.

Bleed: Ha! Great! You know, this is just my day for good news! There was a really handsome guy here just now. He was looking for "the surgeon", Ha!

Bleed: Guess he didn't realize he'd found em! Woo!

Alan: A guy? My god... No, it couldn't be...

Bleed: Never mind that now! Let's get this show on the road!

[why-rock-look-tasty-if-no-eat]

BMI is a actually a terrible measurement for body fat/muscles! Its created by mathematicians who didn't work with any medical professionals. Not to mention that it creates a cookie cutter for everyone, and everyone has different body types. I've known multiple people who would've been written as overweight by BMI but are actually really healthy.

A good and healthy layer of fat with water weight (aka not bodybuilder skinny and levels of dehydrated. Bodybuilding competitions are harsh on the human body because before they compete they stop eating and drinking, they're not naturally that 'muscular' and veins aren't meant to pop out like that) and those people had lots of muscle, like they could bench press 120 lbs/54.4 kgs no problem. There's a new system being created/already created but I forgot the name so it's source: trust me bro on the new system.

BMI is outdated and dangerous to people who take it as the word of law on how people should weigh, but I absolutely agree with the main point. Let the women weigh what they should, and not what the writers want to be.

the thing about many comics is that they will list female characters at the VERY edge of underweight for their height (or just straight up underweight) and then list male characters at the edge or well into overweight for their height and blame both on “muscle.”

Dick Grayson at 5 ft 10 and 175 lbs (general canon average) is overweight by BMI. Cassandra Cain at 5’5 and 110 lbs is underweight by BMI. and I’ve seen female characters as tall as 5’9 getting down to 110-115 lbs in canon estimates.

carrying extra muscle rarely means carrying less weight overall. Dick Grayson might be a BMI outlier for having more muscle than the average human (making his slightly overweight BMI arguably healthy) but being underweight and carrying a higher proportion of muscle than the average human rarely benefits women.

time to get real, DC. I want my 5’5+ women ripped and somewhere between 130-150. If they’re carrying more muscle, it just makes sense. if it’s for “agility” then why is Dick Grayson allowed to be overweight by BMI?

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Here’s a recipe for Bacon Cheeseburger Buttermilk Biscuit Sliders that you can enjoy for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. These sliders are made with juicy beef patties, crispy bacon, melted cheese, and buttery buttermilk biscuits. They're easy to customize for a single or double patty.

Ingredients:

For the Buttermilk Biscuits:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

3/4 cup buttermilk (plus extra for brushing)

For the Bacon Cheeseburgers:

1 lb ground beef (80/20 for juiciness)

Salt and pepper, to taste

6 slices of cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)

6 strips of bacon

1 tablespoon butter (for greasing the skillet)

Toppings (optional):

Pickles

Lettuce

Tomato slices

Onion slices

Ketchup, mustard, or your favorite condiments

Instructions:

For the Biscuits:

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

Cut in the butter with a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Add the buttermilk and stir until just combined, being careful not to overwork the dough.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it gently for about 1 minute until smooth.

Roll the dough out to about 1-inch thickness and cut it into circles using a biscuit cutter or a drinking glass.

Place the biscuits on a baking sheet and brush the tops with a little extra buttermilk.

Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

For the Bacon Cheeseburgers:

While the biscuits are baking, cook the bacon: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon strips until crispy, then transfer to paper towels to drain excess fat.

Form the ground beef into small patties, slightly larger than the biscuit size, and season both sides with salt and pepper.

Heat the same skillet over medium-high heat and cook the patties for about 3-4 minutes per side for medium doneness (adjust for your preferred level of doneness). Add a slice of cheese to each patty about 1 minute before removing from heat to melt.

While the patties are cooking, cut the biscuits in half and toast the insides lightly on the skillet with a bit of butter for extra flavor.

Assembling the Sliders:

Place a cooked burger patty on the bottom half of each biscuit.

Add a strip of crispy bacon, and any additional toppings you like (pickles, lettuce, tomato, onions).

Top with the other biscuit half and serve immediately.

Tips:

For a double bacon cheeseburger slider, simply stack two patties and extra bacon on each biscuit.

These sliders can be served with a side of crispy fries, onion rings, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

Enjoy your Bacon Cheeseburger Buttermilk Biscuit Sliders for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner!

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Ingredients for English Muffins

This bread recipe is beginner-friendly, so with just these simple ingredients you can make truly outstanding English muffins. 

Whole milk – the milk fat creates a softer texture, but you can use 2% if needed 

Butter – unsalted so you can control the salt content

Honey – feeds the yeast and gives the English muffin a little sweetness and color

Active dry yeast – room temperature and fresh to create airy dough pockets. Instant yeast would work (see tips below)

Bread flour – the soft flour’s high protein content creates a great texture for the English muffin recipe. See our notes on using All-Purpose below.

Whole wheat flour – gives great flavor to the dough, but you can substitute more bread flour instead

Fine sea salt – don’t skip this ingredient, the salt helps to balance the sweetness and enhance flavors, and it also helps the fermentation of the yeast

Semolina flour or finely ground cornmeal – for dusting the bottom of the dough to avoid sticking, but also to add that delightful crunchy crust

Substitutions

I suggest you follow the recipe exactly the first time before making alterations. After that, here are a few substitutions you can use:

Instant Yeast – Active Dry Yeast gives better flavor, but instant yeast will work. You don’t need to activate it, so just add it to the dry ingredients in step two with the warm milk/butter.

All-purpose flour – you can swap the flour, but bread flour has a higher protein content that develops more gluten resulting in a chewier texture. Also, whole wheat flour adds more flavor.

How to Make English Muffins

This homemade English muffin recipe is easy when you follow these step-by-step instructions, and the taste is worth every minute of the resting time. It’s so much better than storebought.

Activate the yeast by warming the milk to 120 ̊F in the microwave or stove, then stir in the butter and honey. When it cools to 115 ̊F, stir in yeast and rest for 7-10 minutes until the mixture foams (this lets you know the yeast is activated and working).

Mix dry ingredients (bread flour, wheat flour, and salt) in the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment. Mix in the yeast mixture on speed 2 for 8-10 minutes. The dough will be very wet.

Rest the dough in a well-oiled mixing bowl covered with a kitchen towel until it has doubled in size. For me, it takes about 2 hours in a warm spot at about 100 ̊F.

Pro Tip:

Keep an eye on your dough in the first rise to be sure it only doubles in size. Overproofing or allowing the yeast to work too long in the first rise can exhaust your yeast and keep your dough from rising in the second resting time.

How to Cook English Muffins

Prep a baking sheet with a layer of parchment paper. Then brush the parchment with oil, and dust the paper with cornmeal or semolina.

Turn the risen dough out onto a floured countertop and spread the sticky dough out with your fingers until it is 1/2” thick.

Cut uniform rounds with a floured 3” round cutter (a drinking glass or tuna can work, too) and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Dust muffins with cornmeal or semolina and cover with a dish towel to rest for 20 minutes or until lightly puffed. MAKE AHEAD: To cook the muffins the next morning, instead of a towel, cover the rounds with a sheet of oiled plastic wrap and then put them in the fridge overnight.

Heat a heavy-bottomed or cast-iron skillet or a griddle over low heat, and cook in batches. Place each one into the dry pan and cover with a lid for about 6 minutes or until the bottom is golden brown. When the surface is matte, puffed, and no longer sticky to the touch, flip the muffins with a spatula. Cook uncovered for 4-5 minutes.

Cool to room temperature or barely warm before cutting or else they will be gummy. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for 3 days.

Once you’ve cut the dough into rounds, collect the scraps and use them to make two more rounds. You can even put the dough into the cutter to shape.

What is an English Muffin?

English Muffins we know today were created in New York in the late 1800s by a British expat as his version of a British crumpet. The yeast-leavened bread is cut into a biscuit shape and then cooked on a skillet. When split, the resulting bread has a signature texture of nooks and crannies. Despite the name, these muffins originated in America. In fact, British stores didn’t even begin selling American English Muffins until they were exported in the 90s.

How do I know when English Muffins are done?

The muffins should smell delicious, look browned on both sides and register 200 ̊F on an instant-read thermometer.

This English muffin recipe stays soft and fresh for 2 to 3 days at room temperature, but you can store them longer:

To Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for a week, but be sure to toast them for the best texture.

Freezing: Cool and freeze wrapped in foil in a freezer bag immediately for a freshly baked taste when thawed, or make our Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches

To Reheat: Thaw the wrapped English muffin on the counter, then split and toast

Homemade English Muffins

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Nutrition Tips for Healthy Kids

Our children are explorers, adventurers, and creators. They’re constantly on the move, learning, growing, and building the foundation for a healthy life. Just like a car needs the right fuel to run smoothly, our kids need proper nutrition to thrive. But in a world overflowing with sugary treats and processed snacks, navigating healthy eating choices for children can feel overwhelming.

Worry not, fellow parents and caregivers! This blog post is your roadmap to fueling your child’s amazing journey with delicious and nutritious food.

Building a Balanced Plate: The Essentials of Healthy Eating

Imagine a vibrant artist’s palette, brimming with a variety of colors. That’s the ideal approach to your child’s meals! A balanced plate incorporates different food groups, each providing essential nutrients for healthy growth and development. Here’s a breakdown of the key players:

Fruits and Vegetables: These colorful powerhouses are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Aim for a rainbow on the plate! Include a variety of fruits and vegetables throughout the day, with at least 5 servings recommended.

Whole Grains: Whole grains like brown rice, quinoa, and whole-wheat bread provide sustained energy and essential fiber for digestion.

Lean Protein: Lean protein sources like fish, chicken, beans, and lentils are crucial for building and repairing muscles.

Healthy Fats: Don’t fear healthy fats! Include healthy fats from sources like avocado, nuts (chopped for younger children), and olive oil. These fats are essential for brain development and cell growth.

Dairy: Milk, yogurt, and cheese provide essential calcium for strong bones and teeth.

Making Healthy Choices Fun and Appealing

Let’s face it, sometimes healthy food doesn’ t always have the most exciting reputation for kids. Here are some tips to transform healthy choices into fun and appealing options:

Get Creative in the Kitchen: Involve your kids in meal prep! Let them help wash fruits and vegetables, choose colorful ingredients, or even create fun shapes using cookie cutters with sandwiches or fruits.

Presentation is Key: Make healthy food visually appealing! Arrange fruits and vegetables into fun shapes on a plate or serve yogurt parfaits with colorful layers of fruit and granola.

Let Them Explore New Flavors: Encourage your child to try new fruits and vegetables. Don’t give up if they refuse something at first. Keep offering it in different ways, and eventually, they might develop a taste for it.

Lead by Example: Children are great imitators. If you make healthy choices and show them you enjoy healthy food, they’re more likely to follow suit.

Make Snack Time Fun: Ditch the processed snacks and opt for healthy alternatives. Try sliced vegetables with hummus, fruit skewers with yogurt dip, or homemade trail mix with nuts and dried fruit.

Hydration Heroes: The Importance of Water

Water is the lifeblood of our bodies, and it’s especially crucial for growing children. Water helps regulate body temperature, transports nutrients throughout the body, and aids in digestion. Encourage your child to sip on water throughout the day. You can make it more fun by adding slices of cucumber, lemon, or berries to their water bottle.

Sugar Savvy: Limiting Added Sugars

Added sugars are lurking everywhere, from processed snacks to sugary drinks. Excessive sugar intake can contribute to weight gain, cavities, and other health problems. Limit sugary drinks like soda and processed juices. Opt for water, milk, or homemade smoothies with minimal added sugar.

Mindful Eating Habits: Cultivating a Healthy Relationship with Food

Food should be a source of nourishment and joy, not something to be stressed about. Here are some tips to cultivate a healthy relationship with food in your child:

Focus on Positive Reinforcement: Praise your child for trying new foods instead of focusing on what they don’t eat.

Make Mealtimes a Family Affair: Sit down together as a family for meals whenever possible. This creates a positive association with food and encourages conversation.

Avoid Using Food as a Reward or Punishment: Food shouldn’t be used to bribe or punish children. This can lead to unhealthy eating habits in the long run.

Listen to Your Child’s Cues: Teach your child about hunger and fullness cues. Encourage them to stop eating when they feel satisfied.

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Five Easy Ways to Make a Nutritious Lunchbox for Children!

Discover Five Easy Ways to Make a Nutritious Lunchbox for Children! Learn how to pack healthy and delicious meals that your kids will love.

Introduction:

In today's fast-paced world, ensuring our children have nutritious meals is crucial for their growth and development. Packing a lunchbox that is both healthy and appealing to kids can be a challenge. However, with the right strategies and recipes, you can make this task enjoyable and fulfilling. In this article, we'll explore five easy ways to create a nutritious lunchbox that your children will love.

Five Easy Ways to Make a Nutritious Lunchbox for Children!

1. Planning Ahead

1.1. Understanding Nutritional Needs

Ensuring your child's lunchbox is nutritious starts with understanding their dietary requirements. Incorporate a balance of carbohydrates, proteins, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals into their meals.

1.2. Weekly Meal Prep

Spend some time each week planning and preparing lunchbox items. Pre-cut fruits and vegetables, cook grains and proteins, and portion snacks for easy assembly during busy mornings.

2. Incorporating Variety

2.1. Colorful Fruits and Vegetables

Include a rainbow of fruits and vegetables in the lunchbox to provide a range of nutrients and appeal to your child's visual senses.

2.2. Protein Power

Incorporate lean proteins such as grilled chicken, hard-boiled eggs, or legumes to support muscle growth and overall health.

3. Balancing Carbohydrates

3.1. Whole Grains

Opt for whole grain bread, wraps, or pasta to provide sustained energy and fiber for digestion.

3.2. Smart Snacking

Include wholesome snacks like whole fruit, yogurt, nuts, or homemade granola bars to keep hunger at bay between meals.

Also Read: Shanti Juniors: A Premier Preschool Franchise in Pune

4. Fun and Creative Presentation

4.1. Bento Box Creations

Use compartmentalized lunchboxes to create visually appealing meals with a variety of textures and flavors.

4.2. Shape Cutouts

Transform sandwiches, fruits, and vegetables into fun shapes using cookie cutters to make mealtime exciting.

5. Hydration and Treats

5.1. Water is Key

Encourage water consumption by including a reusable water bottle in the lunchbox. Limit sugary drinks to occasional treats.

5.2. Healthy Treat Options

Offer nutritious treats like homemade trail mix, fruit popsicles, or dark chocolate for a sweet yet healthy indulgence.

FAQs about Nutritious Lunchboxes for Children

What are the key nutrients children need in their lunchboxes?

Children need a balance of carbohydrates, proteins, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals for optimal growth and development.

How can I make sure my child eats their lunch at school?

Engage your child in meal planning, pack foods they enjoy, and make the lunchbox visually appealing to encourage them to eat.

Are homemade lunches healthier than school cafeteria options?

Homemade lunches allow you to control ingredients and portion sizes, making them a healthier choice compared to some cafeteria options.

How can I make lunch prep easier and faster?

Utilize meal prep techniques, such as pre-cutting fruits and vegetables and batch-cooking proteins, to streamline lunchbox assembly.

What are some creative lunchbox ideas for picky eaters?

Try incorporating familiar foods in new ways, such as veggie wraps, fruit skewers, or protein-packed smoothies to entice picky eaters.

Is it okay to include treats in my child's lunchbox?

Occasional treats can be included as long as the majority of the lunchbox contains nutritious options. Opt for homemade treats or healthier store-bought alternatives.

Conclusion

Creating a nutritious lunchbox for children is achievable with a little planning, creativity, and a focus on wholesome ingredients. By following these five easy ways and incorporating variety, balance, and fun into your child's meals, you can promote healthy eating habits that will benefit them in the long run.

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