#Healthy Salt Substitute

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Mmm can't wait to try some of that delicious shredded kale cake. This should be good!

[segretecose]

sometimes you just have to eat a whole bag of potato chips until your lips hurt from the salt and you feel too sick to have dinner no #healthy veggie chip can ever substitute that. it’s the power of the potato

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Cooking A Meal: Part 2

Summary - You ask one of the cons to cook you a meal, but honestly it goes about as well as you'd expect. Characters - Megatron, Shockwave, Starscream, Soundwave, Dreadwing, Knockout, Breakdown, Airachnid, Predaking, Darksteel, Skylynx Content - Crack Category - Headcanons Trigger Warnings - None

✎ A/N: This is an un-revised shitpost, not something too serious.

[ Please do not repost, plagiarize, or use my writing for AI! Translating my work with proper credit is acceptable, but please ask first! ]

Megatron

Don't even bother having him try to cook you something, he can't cook at all. More often than not he'll just send some vehicon off to fetch you a meal, but when he's actually put in a kitchen and told to cook a meal, he'll probably serve you a plate of charred... Stuff.

It reeks and honestly you can't even tell what it used to be. The most he knows about cooking is that humans always heat up their food. He doesn't know how cooked a piece of meat or a slice of bread has to be, and despite knowing how useful patience is, he can't bring himself to wait a couple minutes for a slice of bread to turn golden brown.

Even with some instructions he doesn't understand a single word on that page. What does "fold in the cheese" even mean?! All in all, the food tastes awful, the presentation is awful, and it's not even a nice experience, he somewhat cleans his mess, but still, it's an awful experience. Even your local fast food restaurant would serve something better than what he could make you.

Shockwave

He wouldn't be too bad at cooking... However the meal he's served you is most likely made from some artificial substitute... It's not bad, per say, and it has a higher nutritional value than everything in your kitchen combined, but... He didn't stand in a kitchen to make it, he stood in a lab and fabricated it. That aside, it's plain and has a bit of a weird taste, the presentation sucks, and it's not naturally made, it was fabricated in a laboratory. It counts as science. Not cooking. So nevermind, he'd be bad at cooking.

But if he were to cook, he'd get into the technicalities of all, and spout food science facts at you. He'd tell you all about how proteins in meat force out moisture through coagulation, and that's how meat cooks. Or how amino acids and simple sugars are rearranged to change the color of meat as it cooks. Unless you know about food science yourself, all it may sound like some scientific garble to you. Whether you implore him to continue or not is all up to you.

But just because he knows about the chemical composition of a cracker doesn't mean he knows how to make things taste good. He chooses things based on their nutritional value, not their taste. Everything from meal portions, to seasonings, to even the temperature it was cooked at is all carefully measured to ensure that you're getting your healthy fill of nutrients. He doesn't even allow you to season it afterwards, because any more seasoning would disturb the healthy balance.

Still, while it may be nutritious, it certainly isn't delicious, but at least it's 100% edible and extremely healthy.

Starscream

He didn't know humans cooked their food, he thought they just ate it as is. So you'll have to explain a lot of stuff to him before either of you actually get anywhere. But once he gets the basics down, he'll be off to a rough, yet good start!

He's very particular about the way things are organized in a kitchen, and he'll get real annoyed if you moved something like a spatula or a spoon he was using. He's sorta set up this organization system in the kitchen that works specifically for him and no one else. While it may look like a mess on the outside, it works really well for him.

He'd never touch raw meat, even if it were to cook for you. He just hates the feeling, so you'd basically have no luck at getting him to scrub a chicken down with salt and seasoning unless you gave him a pair of gloves or a brush. But even if he's a bit squeamish, he's very thorough with his work, and very patient too. But he does complain about how long it takes for things to prepare things and then cook.

Might be a bit burnt here, and a bit bland over there, but if you pick some parts out and sprinkle some salt, pepper, spice, or hot sauce on it, it makes for a solid-ish meal! Which is pretty impressive, given the fact he once knew nothing about cooking a few hours ago.

Soundwave

They're actually a really good chef, better than everyone else, that's for sure. Soundwave knows where and how to learn what he needs to know, so it wouldn't take long for him to research and grasp the bare bones of cooking. And after a couple of tries, they could definitely whip you up a 5 star meal that tastes like something the best chef in the world would make.

It's almost scary how fast he learns, but hey at least you're getting like one of the best meals in the world using cheap ingredients from your fridge. Like who knew ketchup could taste so good in place of fancy marinara sauce!

And because of the amazing meal he made, it's without a doubt that he is the undisputed best chef aboard the Nemesis and everybody else's skills immediately pale in comparison. If it were a competition, it would've been over the moment they joined.

Dreadwing

Like almost everyone on this list, he has no idea what to do, and he has no idea what humans eat, so it ends up being a bit of a lecture before he actually starts cooking. It might take him a bit, and he'll stumble here and there, but he's always quick to ask good questions to ensure he has a solid grasp on what he needs to do.

He's quick to pick up anything you teach him, like about cutting vegetables, or seasoning meals, temperature, et cetera. And in a while, he's able to follow a recipe rather well, only occasionally coming to you to ask a question about what "folding" or "basting" or "al dente" means.

He'd serve you a pretty solid meal all in all. But on the off-chance that what he made for you had caused you to get sick, he'd immediately and sincerely apologize to you, and most likely never make you a meal ever again.

Knockout

He has some knowledge around human cooking thanks to the internet, and it helps the slightest bit, but for the most part he'll be bugging you with all his questions about human cuisine and cooking.

And all the while he's cooking, he'll ask you to fetch him things like that kitchen knife over there, or that measuring cup—no, not that one. That one was used for wet ingredients, he needs the other one that was used for dry ingredients, now chop chop. The clock's ticking. Or he'll holler at you to come and help hold the bowl as he scrapes the mixture into another pan.

Surprisingly, the kitchen actually remains rather nice and orderly throughout it all. He fills your sink with water and just leaves the dirty dishes in there to soak, and cleans messes the instant they're made, which greatly helps with clean-up afterward! But he won't touch the dishes. He just hates the feeling of scrubbing grimy food off, so you're on your own unless you give him a pair of gloves.

But as for the food itself? It's... Semi-decent! He may have burned it a little, or messed up one of the steps, but it still tastes good and it's still edible. He even decorates it nicely! He'd chop any vegetables into cute little shapes, and he has a good eye for presentation. So it's pretty nice.

Breakdown

He doesn't know anything about human cooking. He does question where the heck human food comes from though, and the most he knows is that humans consume other organisms, which he finds really weird. So in the beginning, the whole cooking session might be more of an educational session than anything, but only so he understands what humans can eat and what he should be doing.

He technically doesn't do any cooking since he just makes you things like instant noodles or instant mac n' cheese. But he'll need a bit of supervising because with the noodles, he'll put the seasoning packet in the water while the noodles are cooking, and then drain the noodles because he thought that the noodles would absorb the flavor (same goes for the mac n' cheese), but it turns out that the cheese water just goes down the drain. So it technically isn't completely his fault that the food may taste off (because instant food doesn't always taste that good...) but he does mess some of the steps up which contributes to that.

But with a little guidance here, and a little trial and error there, he'll actually be able to whip up something pretty decent using the instant stuff as a base! He'll add things like chopped up vegetables or spice for some flavor in some instant ramen, or cook the macaroni in milk and add some mustard for mac n' cheese, or perhaps crack an egg and add some garlic into some insta-soup.

All in all, it's a pretty solid meal for his first time cooking. But does it really technically count as cooking if he used an already pre-made thing to make it?

Airachnid

If she didn't care about you as much as she does, she would've fed you something poisonous if she didn't ignore your request first. She's... A questionable cook... To say the least, but one thing's for sure, all the meat she uses in her cooking is fresh. And I mean fresh as in "she dragged that animal into the kitchen and slaughtered it on the spot" kind of fresh, which is ideal if you're eating something that requires super fresh meat like oysters.

She doesn't burn the food, but she most likely under-cooks it. As for seasoning, well, she doesn't add any, so whatever you're eating will need a whole lot of salt, pepper, and spices either to taste like something, or to distract from the horrible taste the food already has.

But while the food may taste weird, the presentation's interesting. It's something of an art, made from something you don't even think you can call "food" anymore, but it's interesting to look at.

All in all, the food tastes horrible, the presentation's neat, and you're 100% guaranteed to get food poisoning if you scarf the entire meal down (which you won't, the stench is bad enough to kill even flies).

Predaking

He can't cook at all—actually, he doesn't even know what humans eat, so you'll have to explain to him quite a lot. Even then, he'll probably just bring you a dead animal and assume that's enough. You'll actually have to lecture him on cooking meat, preparing ingredients, and whatnot. So this whole thing turns into a cooking lesson as opposed to doing actual cooking.

He soaks all that knowledge up like a sponge, and with his newfound knowledge of cooking he's able to make something relatively decent for you, if not leaning more towards mediocre! The meal is something simple, probably from a cookbook you have at your house (or on the internet...)

All in all, while it's below average, it's probably above-par by your standards, given the fact you just taught him how to cook a hot second ago. The presentation is simple, the food actually tastes good, so all in all it's a pretty average meal.

Darksteel

Surprise, surprise! He is the worst cook out of them all. And here you might have thought that Predaking or Airachnid would've been the worst, but nope. It's him. He'd most likely burn your kitchen down, if not trash everything you have, and waste everything you have in your fridge. The best he does is bring you a dead animal that he "cooked" by spewing fire at it. Then again it's most likely either overcooked or undercooked and would definitely give you trichinellosis, E. coli, BSE, salmonella, or whatever other horrible disease you risk contracting by eating what he's served you.

But what about vegetables? He doesn't even know what a vegetable is, and unless you give him a really thorough description of what counts as a vegetable or not, he'd most likely just uproot a tree or pluck a bush out from the ground and give it to you, mildly scorched, because he remembered that you have to cook it.

If you were to ask him about presentation, he'd probably pose the scorched cattle or chicken he got his claws on, set the crisp "vegetables" upright, and think that's good enough "presentation".

Bottom line? Do not eat anything he gives you, it'll absolutely destroy your stomach.

Skylynx

Yeah he doesn't want to. He'd hate cooking so much because everything takes so long to do! He's sensible enough to do some research and learn, or ask you questions for clarification, but waiting for water to boil just drives him crazy.

He tries to work diligently and be patient, but you might catch him cutting corners a little bit. How so? Well, he'd raise the temperature of the stove to get something to cook faster, or if he needs to carefully ground something into a poultice, he'll just smush it into paste. If you're having something simple like mashed potatoes, then he has absolutely no problem preparing that.

He doesn't pay much attention to how it looks, so while the food he serves looks unappetizing as he straight up slaps it onto your plate, it actually tastes pretty decent... Ish... Decent-ish. Sure your food may have come out a bit burnt, or you might find some weird chunks in it, but it's better than what Darksteel has to offer, that's for sure.

[adairtrashart]

cotltober day 21 lanolin

the goat is pretty upset that they dont produce lanolin in general (a huge part of why their wool is so itchy and dry)

how are they supposed to benefit off of it easily if theyre not the one making it??????????????????

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Stupid cat!!! Why can't he seem to recognize my greatness?! MY power?! MY SUPREMACY!!! Hell, even that la- waitwaitWAIT!!! It's the lanolin, isn't it?!

How dare they... I'm the one who gets to cheat!!! Not them! I'm the edgy one! I don't care if we're both cult leaders. This is so dumb! Stupid fucking- dumb...

Nah, don't need to bother. The cat is such an asshole anyways. If he really can't see why I'm so amazing, he doesn't deserve me. I don't need some smelly grease to prove myself! I have better stink! So great, in fact, that I can safely say that I-

NO NO NO! That's even dumber than that whole "Greatest Vase of All Time" idea! Ugh... How do I-what do I want?! Why are emotions so weird?! I've felt them plenty of times before, and this never happened. Demanding respect, kissing, even sparring with those beneath you! Those are just normal things!

Gotta ask if the Lamb's feelings are infecting me somehow. There's no way all of these are MY emotions! I'd never let myself be this weak.

Maybe I should steal some lanolin... It would be pretty idiotic to not use their advantages to my advantage, at least until I go back to normal. The Greatest of All Time must not let their ego lessen said greatness!

_____________________ Cat Bone Stew ~ Serves 5

Ingredients: 5 large cat bones *preferably from the arms and/or legs 1 cat liver, diced Half of a pumpkin, mashed 1-2 leeks, chopped 5 tbs lard (any source) 3 large clumps of Anchordeep kelp *can be substituted with other kelp combined with 2 tsps sea salt A pinch of Emeril's Essence *see pg. 15 for recipe 6 cups of water 2-3 potatoes of your choice, sliced Leftover rice (optional)

Instructions:

Set a large pot of water above your campfire. Keep the lid on so that it starts boiling faster.

Heat up a separate pan for the liver, using some of the lard to grease it

Soak the kelp in any spare water you have to remove excess salt

Once the kelp is ready, the pan should be hot enough to cook the liver properly. Stir fry it until slightly under cooked

Cut the kelp into bite sized chunks

Throw all the ingredients, including the remaining lard,into the boiling water for 3 hours covered.

When the stew is done, make sure to remove the bones before serving.

(Tip: Depending on how healthy the individual was before death, you can reuse the bones 1-3 times for similar flavor)

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Some of my safe foods/meals just for myself to keep track of!

Popcorn! Air popped without any butter or salt is around 30 cals per cup! unseasoned popcorn just tastes better than popcorn with butter imo <3

Sugar free gum bc duh! I really like the watermelon flavored gums cuz they taste soso good and they fill my sweet tooth!

These low cal cookies! 50 cals each, love baking these and pairing them with black coffee <3

Cauliflower rice! 27 cals per cup, and super filling! I dont usually eat it by itself, I like to mix it with some protein or veggies!

Rice cakes bc you know the drill, 35 cals each yum yum, I usually pair plain rice cakes with greek yogurt and a few of these stevia-sweetened dark chocolate chips!

Diet Arizona Green Tea! Tbh just any diet drinks, but this ones a personal fan fav! 0 cals, as all drinks should be <3

Shirataki noodles! Tons of fiber, only 5 cals, and filling! Make sure to look up a good way to prep them! I usually boil and stir fry them before eating them!

Boiled eggs! 78 cals each, but still super good for you <3

Teas, teas, and more teas! Theres a tea for everything from metabolism speeding to sleep aid, drink some tea!

Greek Yogurt! This isn't a revelation I've figured out by myself ofc but still! 100 cals per cup, and super healthy! Plus its a great substitute in a lot of cooking!!!!

Canaloupe! 19 calories for a WHOLE wedge! A whole medium sized canaloupe is 180 cals!

Pickles! 7 cals each and suuuuper yummy imo <3 cucumbers are also a major safe food of mine I have them almost every day for a snack!

Soup!!!!! Tomato soup has around 80-100 cals for a whole bowl and its so yummy imo!!!!

Casabella peppers! (yall know those little peppers at in-n-out?) 10 cals each, literally any peppers are my favs, but my friends love to go to in-n-out together with me and I always love getting a diet coke and some casabellas to munch on <3

Chicken! Just in general! 120 for a whole chicken breast is the best thing ever <3

Almond milk! I've always been lactose sensitive so I've never genuinely had regular milk, plus almond milk is 30 cals per cup and full of calcium which is super important for hair and nails!

Miso Soup! My dad's made this stuff for me since I was a wee little kid, its just one of my favorite foods, period! When i found out it was only 50 cals per cup I was absolutely THRILLED

Healthy Choice power bowl microwaved meals. Oh my goodness absolute godsend! 170 for a whole DINNER!!!! Super filling, high protein, literally just put it in the microwave and bam omgggg its so nice to have these when I need them <3

Strawberries, Watermelon, blueberries! Oh my! <3

Low cal versions of my favorite meals! I've been experimenting with a bunch of low calorie recipes of different stuff and they've all been great! If you like cooking, it can be a great way to keep busy and keep with your goals! My favs so far are low cal pancakes, low cal tortilla wraps, low cal margarita pizza, etc!

I'll add more as I discover more! Stay safe <3

[forkfulofflavor]

Easy Spinach Salad with Apples, Walnuts, and Feta Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon honey 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 (5-ounce) bag baby spinach (about 5 packed cups) 1 large tart apple, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, cored and thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 cups) 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup) 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped Directions: In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well blended. Add the baby spinach and toss gently to coat in the vinaigrette. Add the sliced apple, crumbled feta, and toasted walnuts, then toss gently once more to combine. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes Kcal: 270 kcal | Servings: 4 servings Fresh and nutritious, this Easy Spinach Salad with Apples, Walnuts, and Feta combines a perfect balance of textures and flavors. The baby spinach leaves are tender, the apples add a crisp sweetness, while the toasted walnuts bring a rich, nutty crunch. Topped with creamy crumbled feta and a tangy apple cider vinaigrette, this salad is deliciously refreshing and packed with nutrients. Ideal as a quick lunch or a healthy side, this salad is versatile, allowing easy substitutions or additions like dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, or a sprinkle of fresh herbs. Its vibrant colors and irresistible flavor make it a crowd-pleaser for any meal, from casual gatherings to elegant dinners. Enjoy the taste of autumn in every bite!

[bakingtherapy]

Just Keep Baking #35 Black Bean Muffins

Sul Sul, Gerbits. Today we are going to be making a healthy recipe, using black beans. I was skeptical about any recipe using black beans. Searching through Pinterest you are bound to find one or two recipes for black bean brownies.

 And I had thought for the longest time that it would just taste weird.  Like I had originally thought that it would have an overwhelming bean flavor. And I am not one to like the bean flavor, so I was a little bit afraid. But, this recipe does not taste like beans at all. It just tastes like chocolate chip muffins. 

So let me encourage you to make these really good, really healthy muffins. 

Preheat the oven to 350℉.

Spray muffin tins with non stick spray. 

Place black beans and 1 egg in a food processor. And process them until the beans are well blended. 

Add the other 2 eggs. The recipe calls for maple syrup. I didn’t have enough maple syrup for this recipe so I found a substitute. ¼  cup sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar, ½ cup water, 1 teaspoon of butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. 

I used butter instead of coconut oil, and added it into the food processor. 

Add the vanilla and coffee, which is optional to enhance the chocolate flavor. 

Process all of these ingredients together until it is smooth. 

Now you are going to add the cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. 

Process it once more until smooth. 

Fold in ⅓ cup of chocolate chips.

Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. 

Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips evenly among the tops of each muffin batter.

Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the muffins come  out clean. 

Place on a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes.

These muffins were really good, and because of the coffee that I added it was a very intense chocolate flavor. 

When I make these muffins again, I am going to add in a little bit more sugar. I think the reason they were kind of bitter was because of the fact that I used butter instead of coconut oil. When coconut oil has a little bit of natural sweetness in it, and butter does not. So, when I make this recipe again I am going to put some sugar on top and I think it will balance out.  

I am so glad that I have dived right into the black bean recipes. If you want to make this recipe feel free to check it out in the description down below. Vadish, Dag Dag. 

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Make room for mushrooms this week as National Mushroom Day is observed every year on October 15th! Fall is the perfect time to celebrate the fascinating world of fruiting fungi, as the damper, cooler conditions usher in prime time for a host of these deliciously tasty morsels.

Mushrooms can provide a wonderful substitute for meat and seafood in many recipes, including your Thanksgiving and holiday spreads. We carry fresh mushrooms in all our farmers market locations, where you can find them being sold by our dedicated mushroom vendors and at some of our diversified farmstalls.

We recently chatted with Ted Hall from Mushrooms.NYC to learn more about their grow spaces in the southern Catskills and the range of edible mushrooms they produce year-round.

How did Mushrooms.NYC get started?

I have a background in climate policy studies with Columbia University Earth Institute, while my wife Anne was a chef. We are passionate about food security and access, regenerative farming and nutrition health and education. In 2017, we were expecting our second child and had started an urban farm in Far Rockaway. We found out about a mushroom farm in New York City that was looking for soil and needed help turning around its operations to stay afloat.

Anne expressed interest in taking over the reins of this farm and working with restaurants to supply them with locally grown, gourmet fresh mushrooms, while I managed the on-the-ground aspects. We took a leap of faith and, along with another friend, we were able to turn around the operation from losing money to becoming economically viable. According to Cornell Cooperative Extension's Urban Agriculture and Small Farms program we were the first and only mushroom farm in all five boroughs as of 2019!

Unfortunately, we had to demolish our New York City grow space during the lockdown of the Covid-19 pandemic. We moved our operations to Ellenville, NY where we currently employ a team of nine people. Mushrooms.NYC is part of a Baha'i "Storehouse Cooperative” so we continue to share our profits and vital resources with everyone in Manhattan who we’ve worked with before.

What type of mushrooms do you cultivate year-round?

We have one small, highly controlled indoor grow space and another larger space that’s less regulated like a ventilated greenhouse using natural sunlight and heat to keep things from freezing in the winter.

Both areas are set up to be as passive as possible and use the least amount of energy while working with the existing weather patterns. These spaces allow us to consistently produce mushrooms year-round using a hands-on approach that is a lot less automated and energy intensive than other mushroom growing operations. Winter is always a bit trickier though as we have to use heat when conditions get really cold.

We organically cultivate many kinds of mushrooms that are packed with essential vitamins, compounds and minerals that support healthy individuals. All our mushrooms provide Vitamin B-12 when they are slow-cooked:

Shiitake: Shiitake mushrooms feature all nine amino acids which make them a full and complete protein and a great substitute for animal-derived protein.

Oyster (Blue/Silver, Brown, Gold, Pink, White): These common culinary mushrooms are prized for their delicate texture and mild, savory flavor. Oyster mushrooms also provide a full protein.

King Oyster/Trumpet

Lion’s Mane: These beautiful mushrooms look like waterfalls or icicles. When blanched in salted water, lion's mane mushrooms take on the flavor and texture of succulent shellfish such as crab or lobster, so make a great plant-based substitution.

White Coral: A relative of lion’s mane that’s more textured. It’s harder to cultivate so we don’t always have it.

Pioppino: An Italian species that’s also known as Black Poplar Mushroom or Velvet Pioppini. These mushrooms are very flavorful, almost like a taller, slender shiitake. Their flavor spreads on everything to just cover a dish.

Black Pearl: A species that lies somewhere in-between a King Oyster/Trumpet or a Blue Oyster.

Hen of the Woods: This species also provides a full protein but it’s very tricky to cultivate. But we just had our first successful cultivation using spores sourced from growers in Pennsylvania!

For our indoor cultivation, we use a growing medium made up of milled hard woods and certified organic grain that is the by-product of other operations. We were using propane to pasteurize our medium, but, in our ongoing quest to become more sustainable, we have switched to electric-generated steam. We would ideally like to convert the process to using solar or biogas, or even methane if we can do it in a well-ventilated area.

We also have outdoor cultivated growth in a forested area just under an acre in size that mimics a natural environment, which means we must watch for pest activity. These mushrooms are grown in substrate that’s free of contamination from other spores, so we know exactly what species we’re harvesting. The mushrooms are watered entirely by natural precipitation and are loaded with Vitamin D thanks to their exposure to natural sunlight.

We grow Gold and Silver Oyster, Lion’s Mane, Pioppino, Shiitake and sometime White Coral in this outdoor space. We can even produce a small amount of blue oyster and shiitake outside towards the end of winter as long as there is a little bit of snow melting during the daytime. These winter mushrooms are insanely tasty!

However, late spring and late summer-early fall are the sweet spots for mushroom growing, both indoors and outdoors. There is a big explosion of forage during these periods and our operations line up much better with the climate at that point.

What types of mushrooms do you forage for?

We’ve always foraged for wild mushrooms, but up until recently we were just doing it recreationally. Two years ago, we were able to obtain a license to forage nationally, which is not easy to come by as most folks only have a state foraging license.

Foraging has become more challenging these days as there are now commercial entities that are over-harvesting wild mushrooms and shipping them in from the west coast. There’s a lot of pressure to over-harvest mushrooms for profit. Some recreational foragers are also harvesting so much that it’s destroying the ecological integrity of the mushrooms' ecosystems.

Mushrooms.NYC is committed to harvesting our wild forage in a way that’s sustainable and sensitive to the ecosystem surrounding our farm. We are a mission-driven cooperative so are not trying to sell as many mushrooms as possible. The way we forage is a lot more labor intensive and less extractive, so the quality of our harvest is higher and relatively more expensive.

In addition to the pressures of over-harvesting, wild mushrooms are also sensitive to climate change. Mushrooms need snow as part of their lifecycle. Because of temperature change here in the Catskills, the winter-round snowpack is receding and has retreated to higher and higher elevations. A lot of well-known patches that had been there for generations are not producing edible mushrooms anymore. We are seeing a lot of erosion in our intact forests which is an indication that their mycological foundations are starting to give out. This means we are having to venture higher up each year to find our wild mushrooms.

We haven’t had much luck with Morels. We were able to find a small number last year, but it wasn’t enough to bring to the farmers market. However, we do collect and sell several types of locally foraged wild mushrooms including:

Black Trumpet

Chaga

Chanterelles

Chicken of the Woods

Coral

Hen of the Woods

Honey

Lobster

Reishi

Turkey Tail (we forage for several medicinal varieties)

Regional varieties like Bolete that are super tasty!

Thank you, Ted, for sharing these fascinating and fun fungi insights. In addition to their variety of fresh, gourmet mushrooms, and as part of their mission to spread access to fresh, nutritious food, Mushrooms.NYC also sells ready to fruit “grow blocks”. These kits are as easy as growing basil and will fruit for a couple of years so you can grow your very own culinary mushrooms at home.

[dreaminginthedeepsouth]

Green Beans with Pine Nuts

Green Beans with Pine Nuts is an easy and healthy recipe that will make a great side dish for any main course!  It's a perfect and delicious way to add something green and healthy for your dinner!

VARIATIONS AND SUBSTITUTIONS

This is a GREAT base recipe for simple green beans.  It comes together quickly, the recipe steps are easy, and many ingredients can be omitted altogether or replaced with something else similar.  The recipe is versatile and easily adjustable to what you have available on hand.

Nuts.  While pine nuts is an excellent choice here, you can easily use many other types of nuts, including pecans, cashews, or slivered almonds.  Make sure to lightly toast the nuts for the best flavor.  You can also omit the nuts altogether!

Don't like nuts?  Not a problem!  Use pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds instead.  I also prefer to lightly toast them before adding to the green beans.

Cheese.  While grated Parmesan cheese provides amazing flavor, saltiness, and texture to this recipe, you can easily replace it with other cheeses.  Use Asiago, Pecorino Romano, goat cheese, or feta cheese.  If you prefer not to use the cheese, omit it altogether.

Olive oil.  This is THE RECIPE to use high-quality olive oil.  The simplicity of these green beans will showcase the flavor of high-quality olive oil.   If you don't like or don't have olive oil, use butter instead.

How to cook green beans

Boil. If you like softer green beans, bring a large pot of water to boil, add salt and green beans and boil them (on medium heat) for 5 minutes.  Drain.

Blanch.  If you prefer crunchier green beans, bring a large pot of water to boil, and boil green beans for about 1 or 2 minutes until a little tender but still crunchy.  Drain.

INGREDIENTS

1 pound green beans fresh, rinsed, ends trimmed

¼ teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons olive oil

6 cloves garlic minced

1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed

½ cup Parmesan cheese grated

⅓ cup pine nuts lightly toasted

¼ teaspoon black pepper coarsely ground

INSTRUCTIONS

Bring a large pot of water to boil, add green beans and ¼ teaspoon salt. Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes. Drain the beans.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Add minced garlic and cooked green beans.

Saute on medium heat for about 2 minutes, stirring.

Remove from heat. Add freshly squeezed lemon juice and stir.  Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir. Top with lightly toasted pine nuts. Season with more salt, if needed. Season with coarsely ground black pepper.

[thanks to "Julia's Album"]

[jens-lyndelle]

what the strongtower luxury apartments crew are getting from this vending machine i found on google (set in freshman year when fig kristen and adaine are living w gilear)

adaine: 303 and 408. while she technically can get any snack from her jacket, she wanted to participate in the strongtower tradition of Vending Machine Dinner and figured she’d grab some Healthier options for the group

fig: 501 and 107. i wish the cheetos were flaming hot bc i Know fig eats hot chips… but regular cheetos will suffice. she goes with some casual, people pleaser options. i assume that they probably all share what they get and fig also has Expired Yogurt from gilear’s fridge

kristen: 307 and 605. kristen wasn’t allowed to have that much sugar at her parents house, so she’s DEFINITELY going crazy and getting the most sugary things she can possibly get

riz: 205 and 402. maybe it’s just the fact that riz will eat anything, but i’m SURE he is a fan of salt and vinegar chips. it just makes sense. and of course he gets peanut butter crackers, they’re a Classic meal substitution and Very shareable

BONUS: gorgug and fabian come visit!

fabian: 404 and 305. he is Disturbed by the vending machine honestly. he picked fruit snacks because they seem safe and he got the nature valley bar because he figured it’d be like Healthy enough but he gets really angry and upset when it Crumbs all over him

gorgug: 505 and 101. he ate at his parents house before coming over, and he’s not all that hungry, so he just gets stuff that he thinks everyone will be able to enjoy

[thevegans]

Roasted Mexican chilli jackfruit stuffed peppers and rice.

If you're looking for a vegan dish that's both healthy and delicious, then look no further than roasted stuffed bell peppers filled with Mexican style jackfruit. This recipe is perfect for anyone who wants to add more plant-based meals to their diet without sacrificing flavor. The combination of red kidney beans, sweet corn, onion, and green beans on a bed of rice creates a filling and satisfying meal that will have your taste buds dancing with joy.

But what is jackfruit, you might ask? Jackfruit is a tropical fruit that's native to Southeast Asia. It has a meaty texture that's similar to pulled pork, making it an excellent meat substitute for vegan and vegetarian dishes. When seasoned with Mexican spices, jackfruit takes on a deliciously savoury flavour that pairs perfectly with the other ingredients in this recipe.

Ingredients

Before we get started, let's go over the ingredients you'll need to make this recipe:

3 large bell peppers

1 can of jackfruit (in brine or water)

1 can of red kidney beans

1 can of sweet corn

1 onion, chopped

1 cup of green beans, chopped

2 cloves of garlic, minced

1 tablespoon of olive oil

1 teaspoon of chili powder

1 teaspoon of cumin

1 teaspoon of smoked paprika

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 cup of cooked rice

Instructions

Now that you have all your ingredients, it's time to get cooking!

Preparing the Bell Peppers

The first step is to prepare the bell peppers. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Slice off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Place the bell peppers in a baking dish, cut side up.

Next, it's time to prepare the jackfruit. Drain the can of jackfruit and rinse it thoroughly. Use your hands to shred the jackfruit into small pieces, discarding any seeds or tough parts. Set aside.

Preparing the Filling

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté until the onion is translucent.

Add the chopped green beans, red kidney beans, and sweet corn to the skillet. Stir to combine.

Add the shredded jackfruit and spices to the skillet and stir until everything is well combined. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Assembling and Baking

Spoon the filling into the bell peppers, packing it down tightly. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the bell peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.

While the bell peppers are baking, prepare your rice according to package instructions.

Serving and Enjoying

Once the bell peppers are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Place a spoonful of rice on each plate and top with a stuffed bell pepper. Garnish with cilantro or avocado, if desired.

With its filling and satisfying flavours, this roasted stuffed bell pepper recipe is sure to become a staple in your meal rotation. Not only is it vegan and healthy, but it's also packed with protein and fibre to keep you feeling full and satisfied. Give it a try and let us know what you think!

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[vezlayfood1]

Healthy and Delicious: The Best Vegan Food Products for Your Diet

Embracing a vegan diet doesn't mean sacrificing flavor or nutrition. In fact, there is a vast array of Vegan Food Products on the market that are not only healthy but also incredibly delicious. Whether you're a seasoned vegan looking to spice up your meals or a newcomer exploring plant-based options, these top Vegan Products are sure to satisfy your taste buds and nourish your body.

1. Plant-Based Milks

Ditching dairy milk has never been easier with the wide selection of plant-based milks available. Options like almond, soy, oat, and coconut milk offer creamy textures and rich flavors that are perfect for pouring over cereal, blending into smoothies, or frothing for lattes.

2. Vegan Protein Sources

Protein is essential for building and repairing tissues, and vegan options are abundant. Tofu, tempeh, seitan, and legumes such as beans, lentils, and chickpeas are versatile protein sources that can be grilled, stir-fried, or baked into savory dishes.

3. Nut Butters

Nut butters like almond butter, peanut butter, and cashew butter are not only delicious but also packed with healthy fats, protein, and fiber. Spread them on toast, drizzle them over oatmeal, or use them as a dip for fruits and vegetables.

4. Whole Grains

Incorporating whole grains into your diet provides essential nutrients and sustained energy. Quinoa, brown rice, barley, and bulgur are just a few options that can be used as the base for grain bowls, salads, or side dishes.

5. Vegan Cheese

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7. Dairy-Free Yogurt

Creamy, tangy, and probiotic-rich, dairy-free yogurt is a staple in many vegan diets. Made from soy, coconut, almond, or cashew milk, vegan yogurts are perfect for breakfast bowls, smoothies, or enjoying on their own with fresh fruit and granola.

8. Vegan Desserts

Indulging in sweet treats doesn't have to derail your vegan lifestyle. From decadent chocolate cakes to creamy coconut ice cream, there are plenty of vegan dessert options to satisfy your sweet tooth guilt-free.

9. Plant-Based Snacks

When hunger strikes between meals, reach for plant-based snacks that are both satisfying and nutritious. Roasted chickpeas, veggie chips, trail mix, and fruit and nut bars are convenient options that provide a quick energy boost.

10. Vegan Frozen Meals

For busy days when cooking from scratch isn't an option, vegan frozen meals offer a convenient and delicious alternative. With options ranging from veggie-packed stir-fries to hearty bean chili, there's a frozen meal for every craving and dietary preference.

11. Plant-Based Spreads and Dips

Elevate your sandwiches and snacks with flavorful plant-based spreads and dips. Hummus, guacamole, pesto, and tahini are just a few options that add richness and depth to your meals while providing essential nutrients.

12. Non-Dairy Ice Cream

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13. Vegan Baking Ingredients

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14. Meat-Free Burgers and Sausages

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15. Vegan Ready-Made Meals

When you're short on time or energy, vegan ready-made meals are a convenient option for satisfying hunger without compromising on taste or nutrition. Look for options like frozen burritos, veggie burgers, and pre-packaged salads for quick and easy meals on the go.

16. Dairy-Free Cheese Alternatives

Expand your culinary repertoire with dairy-free cheese alternatives that melt, stretch, and crumble just like the real thing. Whether you're making pizza, nachos, or cheese platters, vegan cheese adds richness and flavor to your favorite dishes.

17. Vegan Condiments and Dressings

Enhance the flavor of your meals with vegan condiments and dressings that are free from animal products and artificial additives. From tangy barbecue sauce and spicy sriracha to creamy ranch and balsamic vinaigrette, there's a vegan option for every taste preference.

18. Plant-Based Beverages

Quench your thirst with refreshing plant-based beverages that are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Coconut water, herbal teas, fruit-infused water, and sparkling water are hydrating options that provide a welcome break from sugary sodas and juices.

19. Vegan Breakfast Foods

Start your day off right with nutritious and satisfying vegan breakfast foods. Overnight oats, chia seed pudding, tofu scramble, and avocado toast are delicious options that provide a good balance of protein, fiber, and healthy fats to keep you energized throughout the morning.

20. Meat-Free Deli Slices

Create delicious sandwiches and wraps with meat-free deli slices made from plant-based ingredients like seitan, tofu, and mushrooms. Whether you prefer smoky tempeh bacon, peppery vegan pepperoni, or classic deli-style slices, there's a vegan option to suit your taste buds.

Conclusion

With the abundance of delicious and nutritious vegan food available, adopting a plant-based diet has never been more enjoyable. From plant-based milks and protein sources to dairy-free yogurts and indulgent desserts, there's something for everyone to love. By incorporating these top vegan food products into your diet, you can enjoy the benefits of plant-based eating while satisfying your taste buds and nourishing your body.

With these additional vegan food products, you'll have even more options to explore and enjoy as you embark on your plant-based journey. From breakfast to dessert and everything in between, vegan eating has never been more delicious or satisfying.

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[m34gs]

Earlier I asked you what junk food was the dorm leader's favourite. Today I want to know what junk food you think is the vice warden's favourite 👀

Oh how fun! Thank you for the ask, friend :D I am so excited to answer. (I'm assuming the same rules as before apply; no desserts or healthy foods, straight-out junk food!) For dorms that don't have a Vice Housewarden, I will substitute in the character that is basically "second in command"/"housewarden's right hand man" :)

Trey Clover: We all know Trey is canonically amazing at baking and creating lovely desserts and sweets...but what junk food would he consume??? If there's one thing I find when baking, it's that after sampling, taste-testing, and preparing a bunch of sweet things, I actually crave something salty. I think Trey would be one to go for the savoury junk foods, but something light so he doesn't feel gross and unable to do more baking (let's be real, being entirely full and in a hot kitchen is no fun) so I think he'd like something like popcorn, which can also be salted (or any flavour you want, really).

Ruggie Bucchi: Technically not a Vice Housewarden by title, but we all know Ruggie does more than his share of running around and helping Leona keep things in order. Or, perhaps, keeping Leona in order. I think Ruggie would like lollipops. Any flavour, as long as it's sweet. I think he probably didn't have a lot of sweets growing up, and so he probably really enjoys any sweet flavours. I also just have a really clear image of him lounging on a rock in the sun, hands behind his head, and a white stick the only hint that there is a lollipop in his mouth.

Jade Leech: So, Jade canonically loves mushrooms. He also really loves just trying different things and experiencing all sorts of new opportunities on land. I think he would enjoy some of the strangest, most abominable candy flavours known to mankind. His favourite type of candy I think would be the candy cane. And don't worry, I will tell you why: because there's so many outlandish flavours. He can have ketchup-flavoured, grape-flavoured, orange-flavoured, peppermint-flavoured, shitake-mushroom-flavoured candy-canes...and more (yes, I looked them up. These all exist. I thought, there's no way ketchup and mushroom are real candy cane flavours. I was wrong. I want to cry.). And I think he would love all of them, unironically. He would want to try the unique flavours, and I think partly because he is a sea creature and is used to different foods, and partly because he is unaware (and therefore unaffected) by the societal expectation of what is a 'normal' candy-cane flavour, he would just enjoy all of them.

Jamil Viper: I think Jamil would like smarties or M&M's. I think he's a fan of chocolate, but not of mess. The candy shell will keep the chocolate from getting messy and he can enjoy just a few at a time as he goes, since he is a very busy person and needs to be on his feet a lot.

Rook Hunt: I thought Rook would like candy that not only tastes good, but is pretty to look at. There is this really fun Australian candy shop I follow on Tiktok (one of the most wholesome things on Tiktok at all) and they make candies with designs and phrases in the middle of it...imagine like a candy heart, except instead of a design printed on top, the design is actual molten sugar coloured and folded and twisted into a design inside a rod of candy, the design only being revealed once the candy is chopped into tiny pieces to be sold. (for a better idea of what I'm talking about, check out the website for the shop here). I don't know if other shops do this, but it looks so pretty and fun, I think Rook would love it if there was something like that in the Twisted Wonderland world. He would love both the beauty of the candy and the labour that goes into producing such fine edible art.

Ortho Shroud: again, technically not a vice housewarden, but Ortho may as well be, so he will be included! Now, you may be thinking, "robots don't eat"...but they also don't have souls or think for themselves...and yet. (also, this is a fictional world where magic exists so I like to think anything can happen!) So, I kind of like to headcannon that, post book 6, Ortho can at least sample and taste different flavours, even if he isn't fully human and doesn't need to eat. I think he would love bold flavours, but want a variety, and for that reason I think he would enjoy chips. So many different flavours, and then he can also pair them with dips! I think he would try endless combinations to see what flavours he enjoys the most.

Lilia Vanrouge: I think Lilia would have a fascination with sour flavours. Just the vibe I get from him, with his neon colours and love of pop music. I think Sour Warheads would be one of his favourites. I also think one of his favourite games is to eat the sourest candies he can find in front of anyone and everyone without batting an eye. I think his "keep a straight face" game is On Point. Let's be real, Lilia thrives off of chaos.

Thank you again for this ask, this was so much fun! Please feel free to reply; tell me what your own headcannons are? Do we match on any of them? Or do you have some entirely different ideas? I always love hearing your thoughts!!!