#I’m a cilantro hater

[emma-munson]

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JOSEPH QUINN on HAPPY SAD CONFUSED | July 1, 2024

[fangirlwithasweettooth]

the cilantro in my salad tastes more cilantro-y than usual and I can’t avoid it this is TORTURE

[peteytheparrot]

There are so many comics in Zootopia officially made like the upcoming Zootopia comic for 2025, Science in Comics or even Zootopia Younger Readers.

And fancomics like Road to Happiness, Savage Company, Beyond the Veil and 99 problems and all you did is pick that stupid abortion comic which makes me wonder do really hate Zootopia or WildeHopps that much?

What is even worse you ignored Qalcoveart 's Fancomic Needs More Cilantro

It's Christmas and yet you are really that stubborn to read it.

Are you secretly really against Zootopia or WildeHopps that much?

What, lol, I made a shitpost with the infamous abortion Zootopia comic that doesn’t mean I hate Zootopia or something? I’m literally sitting here with a Zootopia blanket over top of me rn HELPPP

Also, I blocked you (I saw you sent me links to things Zootopia related? Didn’t read what you said, sorry) assuming you were a bot and nothing more, you also filled up my messages but idk if you said anything because I realized that after I blocked you? Hope you weren’t spamming me.

Anyway stop sending me asks about this (assuming I’m a hater?) I literally don’t care about readings Zootopia fancomics, let me make shitposts in piece

This is all said light-hearted btw don’t get all pissy at me uhhhh…

EDIT DID YOU COMMENT LIKE 40+ TIMES ON MY SHITPOST DRAWING???? IS THAT WHY I HAD 40+ MESSAGES AND THEN NONE AFTER I BLOCKED YOU??? HELP??? LMFAOO?? ☠️☠️☠️

[saiintvalentiine]

Every time you break out Spanish I go to mentally flip though my three years of high school Spanish just to remember I have the vocabulary of a small child 😅. I’ll have to apologize to my Spanish teacher… But I could read the tweet hehe :D

Back on the topic of food though I am such a celery and cilantro hater for some reason. Even if I bite into a tiny leaf they always overpower whatever food it’s in and it tastes baddd. My friends tell me celery tastes like nothing and cilantro tastes zesty tho. I have no idea if I have the soap gene or not but I’m not about to eat soap to find out :(

my written Spanish is so much nicer than my spoken bc I have a heavy cuban accent. it is devilish to keep up with me sometimes when I'm talking

friend I do believe you may have the cilantro soap gene bc celery is related to cilantro ! they're both from the apiaceae family, so it would make sense that if one tastes poorly to you, the other might as well :') if you also think parsley, dill, etc taste bad then that may be why !!

[dearreader]

not to sound extremely obnoxious but I’m new in this fandom so I don’t really know what topics you normally talk about on powerpoint nights…. do you have any examples from past powerpoint nights? 😭

hi! powerpoint nights are meant to be whatever you want to talk about! there’s no theme or topic you have to do. people do tend to try and relate it back to taylor in someway but also you don’t need to!!

if you want to make a power point on why cilantro is amazing and haters of it suck you can! there’s no rules to it just have fun!

[leatherdaddyissues]

Someday once I’m dead I’m gonna march up to the gates of heaven and demand an audience with god as to why they cursed me with never being able to taste cilantro properly. Like you fuckers are all like haha I hope the cilantro haters die and perish like I can’t help it!!!! I’d give anything to taste cilantro like nature intended without my brain telling me it’s poison!!! But any time I eat anything with cilantro it tastes like it’s infused with air freshener, and sometimes blood too. It’s a really bitter iron like taste to me. Like I would LOVE to have what you are smoking but that is an experience I will never have in this lifetime I am currently living

[joltron]

*to the tune of 'can i get a waffle' vine* can i get some ceviche?? can i PLEASE get some ceviche?????

good lord I accidentally made like a whole mixing bowl of it yes of course…

[illtellmineyouregay]

I Kissed Shara Wheeler out of context:

“We got sidetracked doing a mozzarella stick tasting”

“Chloe, we’re gay. We can’t do math.”

“Once in a generation, there is a bisexual who can do math. You’re the chosen one.”

“Absolute wrecking ball bitch”

“Not unless you’re into marriage dramas about straight white people who can’t stop having affairs.”

“You know I’m always on horny monster watch for you.”

“Oh, you’re a cilantro hater”

“You know what else smells amazing? Sharpies. Like, a fresh one, when it’s juicy.”

“She’s gay, Your Honor!”

“It kind of sounds like she’s the megabitch of your dreams.”

[foodbytesback]

I Rate the Highs and Lows of the Chipotle Goods Line- Part 2!

Chipotle recently started making headlines again after unveiling what could just be the most confusingly ingenious (or ingeniously confusing) stocking stuffer this holiday season: cilantro soap.  It’s perfect, really.  Cilantro haters are always crying about how much cilantro tastes like soap, so Chipotle said “Oh? You want soap?? Here you go, fuckers.”

Unfortunately, Chipotle massively underestimated just how much the internet goes crazy for a dumb, cheap joke item ($8 is a small price to pay to be able to say “yeah, I got the Chipotle soap”), and it sold out within hours.  However, it did once again bring my attention to the Chipotle Goods line, as it turns out they’ve snuck some other new products in since their initial launch, including an extensive line of activewear.    

Remember back in August of 2020, when Chipotle launched a line of streetwear?  Me neither, apparently.  I had to go back and read my first write-up just to make sure I didn’t accidentally repeat any of the ones I did the first time around.

The Bomber Jacket

Bomber jackets are one of those things that I personally don’t think fit my sense of fashion, but will admit usually look good on other people.  Even trying to give it the benefit of the doubt, there’s something about the polyester-y shininess of this one that’s still off-putting to me, and the pepper design in the lining is too subdued.  The “It’s ok to be a little extra” embroidery on the inner flap is a nice touch though. 7/10

The Avocado/Pepper Pocket Tees

Including both as one entry here because honestly, they’re basically the same thing.  This is another one where, theoretically, I can get the appeal, if they’re going for street wear a mostly plain T-shirt with a splash of color in the form of a patterned pocket fits the bill.  I just personally don’t like T-shirts with pockets on them (unless it’s those ones with the cat in them).  But, I do appreciate that the peppers aren’t the Chipotle logo pepper, and that they are scattered about randomly.  8/10  (Oh, apparently there are button-downs with the same patterns across the whole thing. 9/10 for those, even though they're both white instead of white/black, for some reason.)

The Leggings/Athletic Shorts

If you had an issue with me lumping those 2 tees together as one, then look out, because there’s actually 6 different things in this category: black and olive green bike shorts, black and olive green full-length leggings, and black and olive green “men’s” ¾ length leggings.  2 main points of interest here: First, there’s probably some kinda fake-deep commentary to be made about how, just as leggings are often seen as activewear, Chipotle seems to really want to be viewed as something that people eat before or after a workout, but in reality both are kinda just for lounging on the couch and doing fuck all.  

Secondly, what the hell is men’s leggings?  Like seriously, in all my years of genderqueer bullshit, I’ve never seen this term pop up before.  Do they have more room in the crotch?  If it wasn’t for the wider waistband on the full-length leggings, I would have assumed they were the same damn picture.  Judging by the sizing guide, it’s not like they took into consideration differences between the waist-to-hip ratio in amab and afab people.  Do they have pockets?  I’m trying to wrap my head around what kind of guy would be confident enough to wear these to the gym but fragile enough to only do so because these are the Man™ leggings (for men).   10/10 for men’s leggings, 8/10 for everything else, because gender inequality? idk, moving on.

The CULTIVATE Water Bottle

On one hand, there’s 3 colors to choose from.  On the other hand, those colors are black, white, and gray, and for some reason the words are printed in basically the same color as the bottle on all 3.  Also, the layout of the design has the “a” tacked on so awkwardly that I straight up thought it just said “Cultivate Better World.” 3/10

The Chips and Guac Slides

Ah, the perfect summer shoe.  No longer do we have to worry about that annoying piece of plastic that goes between your toes on regular flip flops, nor do you have to worry about people not knowing how much you like chips and guac.   5/10, unless of course you’re wearing them with the Panera Swim-soup, then 10/10.  That’s a look.

The Socks

I do love a fun pair of socks.  And in these relatively neutral colors, they could go with pretty much anything.  That being said, the fact that it’s a 3-pack, but they do the pepper design twice kinda brings to light the fact that they only really have 2 different print designs in the entire line.  Surely they could have added little tortilla chips, or beans? The internet really loves beans.  6/10, one point for each sock.

The Reusable Lunch Bag

Part of me thinks they dropped the ball by not making this one of their iconic, highly decorated bags.  But also, I feel like I’d be disappointed eating anything other than Chipotle out of such a bag.  But ALSO, why get this Chipotle bag when plenty of other people have made bags just like this before? 2/10

The Dad Hat

Even though I tend to not wear hats in my free time (I wear a hat for 9 hours a day, 5 days a week, my hair needs room to breathe), I do have a soft spot for dad hats. I don’t think I would ever walk around with a Chipotle hat, though, but at least it’s not a beanie.  9/10

The Beanie

Fuck. Shit.  Goddammit.    

In all seriousness, though? The Chipotle logo seems much more subtle on this, especially if you wore it with the logo off to the side.  Instead of getting roasted the second you show up to the hangout sesh, you get about halfway through when someone breaks an awkward silence with “wait, is that a Chipotle beanie?” and you just go “yeah” and all have a laugh at it.  8/10

[dashboardcat]

I Try One of Everything at Salt City Market (Part 2)

Remember like 3 weeks ago when I did a write-up of a food hall in my hometown, guaranteed to attract the attention of like, 2 people?  Well, it’s time for more of that! 

Attempt #1

While there wasn’t a line outside this time, the market itself seemed just as busy as it was the day after the grand opening.  I also tried to make a point to take in more of the decor, but I don’t think I really have anything new to add other than the fact that I watched not one but two people struggle to stuff the big paper bags their food came in into the trendy, tiny-opening trash cans.  More importantly, I forgot that like, half of the stands are closed on Mondays, meaning I would have to come back another time to finish my quest. 

ERMA’S ISLAND- Jerk Pork (half portion)- $10

I want to say right off the bat that of all the things I’ve tried from this market, this was hands down the best smelling.  And thankfully, the pork pretty much tasted as good as it smelled.  It was tender and juicy, and the sauce was complex, with a good amount of heat that didn’t overpower the other flavors.  The rice and beans that it came with, on the other hand, was a little bland, but that’s nothing that mixing the sauce into can’t fix.  

Unfortunately, I can never show my face there again, because when the cashier asked me if I wanted the half or whole portion, I said “Yeah,” and made her repeat herself like 3 times.

MAMMA HAI- “Marco Polo” Banh Mi- $10

Yes, that’s pepperoni on a banh mi.

The roll was nice and crusty, and to be honest, that’s like 90% of what makes a good sandwich for me.  Unfortunately, the pickled veggies and cilantro (and this blog is pro-cilantro, get over yourselves, haters) sort of overpowered the pepperoni and the char siu pork, which is a shame because I wanted that pepperoni to shine.  If this was a $5 banh mi, I wouldn’t have a problem with that, but at $10 I would have liked a little more meat, or at least for the already existing meat to make its presence felt.  The pate and mayo kinda also get lost, but do present a bit of richness in about every other bite (and, for another controversial sandwich opinion, I don’t necessarily think that every bite of a sandwich has to have an even distribution of everything, otherwise the flavors sort of just blur together after a while).  Overall, it’s a fairly decent sandwich, but left me longing for something more.  They also have a curry chicken banh mi, maybe that one has a better balance of flavor.

CAKE BAR- Locus Cake- $6.50

One thing about Cake Bar that isn’t made apparent by looking at their stand is that, according to their website, it’s meant to resemble a Vietnamese cafe.  In hindsight, this kinda explains the wide variety of specialty teas (specialteas, if you will) they also had available.

The chocolate cake was moist and had little crispy bits running throughout it.  At first, I thought it was eggshells, because I’m an idiot and always assume the worst.  After picking out an especially large chunk, I realized it was broken up bits of Biscoff cookies! (Further research has shown me that the parent company that makes Biscoff cookies is called Locus, thus, y’know, the name of the cake.  Probably should have put that together sooner, it literally says “Locus” on the cookie, one of which was lodged into the top of the cake.)  The buttercream was surprisingly light, and the caramel on top had the perfect consistency, gooey enough to stay put but not so gooey that it turned into a stringy mess after running your fork through it.  The only negative thing I really have to say about the all-around experience was that the box they used made it kind of difficult to get the slice out of it (as you can see, I ended up just tearing the sides up).

Attempt #2 

Since the market is relatively close to my work, I figured I would drop by after work one day to bang out the rest of the list.

BAGHDAD RESTAURANT- Beef Shawarma- $6.99

At first, I laughed to myself upon seeing it in one of those gas station sub bags.  The laughing faded pretty quickly, though, upon seeing it was, in fact served on a sub roll. I'm not a shawarma expert. maybe that can be an acceptable way to eat it? The beef was well spiced and that perfect sweet spot between tender and still having something to sink your teeth into.  Unfortunately, that’s more or less where my compliments end.  What little sauce the menu promised (just called “sauce,” don’t ask me what it is) has soaked into the bread and completely disappeared, making the whole thing somewhat dry and lackluster.  Also, they didn’t cut it, which was fine with the heartier banh mi’s baguette but with the softer sub roll didn’t have the structural integrity to be picked up whole without a struggle.  My biggest gripe with it is mostly on me, though, as the juice from the pickles tainted most of it with pickle stank, which could have been avoided entirely if I had just ordered it without.  

SOULUTIONS- Mustard and Berbere Fried Chicken ($6) and FIRE MAC ($4)

(Note- the $6 order of chicken comes with 2 of these chicken cutlets, but I carelessly ate one before taking the picture.)

I do want to clear the air here and say that yes, I did accidentally order fried chicken and mac and cheese from both of the soul food places.  I was originally going to get the burger, at my friend’s recommendation, but the menu board by the register suspiciously didn’t have the burger on it, so I panicked and ordered the fried chicken again.  

While the breading was stained yellow from mustard, the honey mustard taste was very subtle.  I also have to admit to not knowing off the top of my head what berbere (I had to google it, it’s an Ethiopian spice blend) tastes like, so i can't tell you if this tasted like that.  But, despite not being especially strong in either of the namesake seasonings, it definitely is a flavorful piece of chicken nonetheless.  Flavors work that way sometimes.

The Fire Mac may not have delivered as strongly on cheese as I may have liked, but it definitely did deliver on the fire, drizzled with a tangy buffalo-esque sauce.  And Topped with crumbled bits of fried chicken skins? Can’t go wrong with that.

JUICE AND FLOWERS- “Root | 12” Juice- $8

Misleading name, I didn’t see any flowers anywhere.  Zero stars. 

The beet and lemon were the most pronounced of the flavors, with the ginger lingering on the palate and, unsurprisingly, the apple and carrot mostly being there to round the whole thing out.  The employee that waited on me was very passionate and knowledgeable about the juice, informing me that 2 pounds of produce had gone into this little bottle, and that it’d have a shelf life of 3-5 days.  Which is good, because I put it back in the fridge after I got home to chill it back down, and then proceeded to forget about it for 3 days.  It’s also a very thick and hearty juice, so it doesn’t feel that weird to only want to drink half a bottle in one sitting and, y’know, make this $8 bottle of juice last a little longer. 

Attempt #3

Knowing fully well that I was going to have a long night shift ahead of me, I decided to check out the Coffee Bar side of the market for what would be my third trip over the course of 5 days.  I feel like I should also point out that the Coffee Bar, as its name literally breaks down as, serves coffee during the day and a full bar at night.  I also noticed during this visit that the Coffee Bar has a patio seating area under construction, cheesy string lights and all, that I am looking forward to.

Fruity Pebbles Latte- $6

Against my best judgement, I got it “for here” for the sake of the pic, even though a.) I had to break my rule of not eating in places because this fucking pandemic isn’t over yet and b.) I was nervous about being late for work the whole time (I did, in fact, get there on time).  As I waited, I could see their secret recipe fruity pebbles milk sitting on the counter.  It was, in fact, fruity pebbles and milk.  

I didn’t really think the Fruity Pebbles would work with the espresso, having had been burned before by places that just dump them onto things with no regard of the flavor profile just for the sake of the burst of color.  But, somehow… it did work.  Maybe it’s because cereal milk is never quite as strong as some might hope, but the subtle fruitiness of the milk played well with the chocolatey notes in the espresso.  The espresso itself probably also had the best crema on it that I’ve ever seen on a latte (and yes, I had to google the pretentious espresso-snob term for the foam that floats to the top).

Also shoutout to the pour over, which on their menu board is priced at "4-ish"

I’m so glad I’m living with my parents again at the moment.  Otherwise, this whole thing would’ve been like, a month’s worth of my food budget.

[gem-quest]

[ SIDEQUEST 02. — INFERNA ]

in which inferna plans her “wedding” to jack ;DDD

--

FROM inferna’s ‘standard notebook’ (h-rank, given to all players upon spawning in-game for the first time; simply a place to keep notes):

PLACE; idk bro, I’d do Finvarra’s Gardens/Level 10 except for the fact that I can’t stand that Finvarra piece of shit sooooooooooooooo............but if neddy thinks level 10 will be fine & finvarra will leave us alone, then i don’t see why not?

TIME; uh not before 12 pm do i look like a morning person??

GUESTS; anyone???¿¿??¿? could just copy paste an invite into obsidian food + koreaboo + other gcs i have tbh...how much will people kill me if i make a copy pasta w all the emojis like the cringey cancerous ones ppl spam into my fb messenger ?? lmfao

OUTFITS; maybe ill wear a dress lol. ok that’s a lie BUT who gives a shit; ppl can do what they want. i bet neddy could cop some flower crowns for us tho so at least we will be matching!! 

OTHER LOGISTICS; neddy can be both me & jack’s maid of honor, haters back off & go fuck yourselves bc there are no wedding rules in this game >:(. since ace is the closet person i know to an official dev or w/e for gq & she left, maybe we could just get some rando to dress up all Official Like (TM) & officiate the ceremony lol

RECEPTION; wildflower meadows?

APPETIZERS; yue city’s fruit markets are pretty good but if i can find someone willing to hop into level 42 summer villa for me, we could get those oranges & lemons & whatever else they’re supposed to be growing there? also i hear 35 (enchanted forest & tatiania/titania lady whatever person) has some pretty rad berries but some of them are poisonous so......oops. but also! valley of monsters has some berry-like things too. will have to investigate further. [to be expanded]

SIDES; goddamn i really miss french fries & onion rings (maybe ophelia knows how to make smth similar?), & ofc i’ll need ketchup if we go w those. city of magic has this place that sells some pretty good bbq gryphon drumsticks & other skewers (the rat ones taste just like chicken!) so i’ll also hit that up. will need to make a lot of sauce & sriracha bc nothing in this fucking game has seasoning. will also have shish kabobs of all sorts hopefully. maybe a veggie platter for ppl who’re into that stuff? [to be expanded]

DRINKS; i mean, the usual honey wine/mead/ale that’s p cheap in yue city stores. could try to get morningstar to make me more ‘burnett’s potions’ again - or maybe something more bougie like grey goose??? but also not sure what she’d want in return, hmm. must think on it. for chasers, just fruit juice & cider & shit? kinda wish they had soda in this game. also, BOBA & starbucks fraps, i miss that so much! must try to find a substitute.

MAIN DISHES; i’m going to make a hotpot out of cauldrons and teapots and shit bc god fucking damn i miss that. i wonder if ophelia will know anything about where i can get, like cilantro + scallions + peanut sauce + other hotpot spices? then, need the stuff to go into the hotpot too ofc, im thinking all the raw meat strips (beef, lamb, whatever), all the usual veggies (do they have bokchoy in this game???), i dont think there’s any tofu which is a shame but i can def. get some mushrooms and sprouts and stuff. hmmm i might be able to hunt down a wyvern in one of the valley of monsters side-quests & have that roasting there too. kinda also want peking duck w/ that special sauce ngl. gotta ask around & try to see if other ppl have in-game substitutions for like, dumplings/potstickers & pho & kimbap & fried rice & pad thai & stuff, but if not then all the usual fantasy game food is fine - chicken potpies, stew, roasted swan, etc are all good no matter what. is there anyone who knows how to make tacos/mexican food/chipotle in this game??? [to be expanded]

DESSERTS; um, everything, basically. need to go stock up on sugar cubes for jack + order one of those fancy four-tiered cakes at the tearoom! is there a way to make those pies that have birds fly out of them when u cut it open? [to be expanded]

MUSIC; anyone, as long as they can play blackpink songs & the cha-cha slide & whatever else neddy wants. some other good songs to have will be: poker face by lady gaga, tik tok by kesha, party in the u.s.a, eminem (lose yourself AKA mom’s spaghetti song, real slim shady, rap god), god’s plan & sicko mode would be extra bonuses

PHOTOGRAPHER; literally anyone who’s willing to send me all the pics lmfao. if they’re at murias pass & not obsidian, maybe i can convince the ppl holing up over there to let this person thru when they get to it?

[will add more as i think of stuff!]

[starstuffandalotofcoffee]

I am distinctly not a supertaster and while I love food and cooking I’ve often wondered if I’m the opposite of a supertaster because I like a lot of bitter flavors and extremely sweet flavors; most of my major food dislikes are more related to texture; and also both my parents and at least one of my siblings has the cilantro hater gene and I honestly don’t know if I have it because like, I love cilantro but also I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t hate the taste of soap. Anyway I say all of this because whenever I’m like “wouldn’t it be cool to have a more sensitive palate” I remember that Chris Morocco can’t enjoy Takis.

[ecoqueer]

i’m greatly disappointed that you are also a cilantro hater, because it is an ingredient essential to so many dishes. the only way you could possibly hate cilantro is if you’ve had your taste buds burnt off or simply have bad taste.

I actually like cilantro, and you’re the weirdest troll I’ve ever interacted with

[consulting-celiac-in-the-tardis]

57 Easy Gluten Free Recipes for Summer Picnics and Potlucks

New blog post! Now that the weather is finally (sloooowly) warming up and holidays like Memorial Day and Fourth of July are right around the corner, I know that summer picnics and potlucks are just as close. But when you have celiac disease or dietary restrictions, summer entertaining can feel a little more complicated.

That's why this year, I thought I'd scope out some of the best gluten free recipes for summer picnics and potlucks. Whether you're looking for healthy appetizers, gluten free lunches fit for a picnic or easy paleo desserts, this round up should give you some delicious ideas. Not to mention, it should make bringing a yummy and gluten free dish to every summer get-together a whole lot easier!

Gluten Free Sides

1. Bacon Cheddar Jalapeno Cornbread (Nut Free, Refined Sugar Free) - Raia's Recipes  

Trust me. If you show up with gluten free bread at a summer potluck, you're gonna be the life (or at least the taste buds) of the party.

2. Easy Potato Salad with Egg - Bubba Pie

Give your potato salad an extra boost of protein with hardboiled eggs.

3. Hawaiian Macaroni Salad (Vegan, Soy Free) - Spabettie

Pineapple, vegan mayo, sweet pickles and pickled carrots give this macaroni salad a unique, Hawaiian twist.

4. Broccoli Apple Slaw - Noshtastic

Change up the traditional cabbage slaw recipe by using broccoli and apple instead!

5. Creamy Pea Salad - Recipes From a Pantry

If you're looking for a seriously easy low carb side dish that is still sure to peas (ahem...please) a crowd...this is it! All you need to make it are fresh (or frozen!) peas, bacon, cheese and a few other ingredients for the sour cream dressing.

6. Black Bean and Corn Salad with Balsamic Vinegar (Dairy Free) - The Welcoming Table

Add grilled chicken or pork to make this gluten free salad a meal, or serve it as a side dish or dip!

7. German Cucumber Salad - Casserole Crissy

For any gardeners out there, this is the perfect recipe to use up any leftover cucumbers.

8. Asian-Inspired Sesame Cilantro Carrot Salad (Paleo and Vegetarian) - Natasha, The Artisan Life

Even carrot haters will be won over by the Asian flavors in this gluten free salad dressing.

9. Bone Broth Pesto (Nut Free) - Casey the College Celiac

Enjoy the creamy, tanginess of pesto with the added protein and nutritional benefits of bone broth. Serve with veggies, gluten free crackers or roasted sweet potato rounds (which are also included in the linked recipe above)! 

10. Watermelon Mint Salad with/out Feta (Dairy Free Option) - Finding Zest

Who knew that watermelon and balsamic vinegar made such a tasty pair?

11. White Bean Salad (Vegan, Soy-Free, Nut-Free) - Happy Healthy Mama

Fresh basil, cherry tomatoes, avocado and lemon juice turn plain white beans into a side salad everyone will be digging into.

12. Zucchini Roll-Ups (Vegan, Paleo) - Claudia Canu 

These roll-ups are super simple to make but that doesn't make this combo of veggies and gluten free hummus any less delicious!

13. Goat Cheese Cucumber Bites (Keto, Low Carb) - The Keto Option

Gluten free Everything But the Bagel Seasoning dresses up these mini goat cheese and cucumber sandwiches.

14. Creamy Sweet Potato Salad (Paleo) - Cathy's Gluten Free

Is there any occasions sweet potatoes aren't perfect for?!? I don't think so...

15. Focaccia with Olives, Sundried Tomato & Rosemary (Grain Free, Paleo, Refined Sugar Free) - Emma Eats and Explores

Like I said before...you seriously can't go wrong with bringing homemade gluten free bread.

16. 5-Minute Guacamole (Vegan, Keto, Paleo, Oil-free, Whole 30) - Veg Annie

Homemade salsa gives this homemade guac an extra kick of freshness and flavor.

17. Mexican Street Corn - Confessions of a Fit Foodie

Like corn on the cob, only a lot tastier and less messy to eat!

18. Spicy Mango Dip (Vegan) - Fun Food Frolic

Serve this gluten free and vegan dip with some gf bread or pita, and it'll disappear in no time. You can whip it up in 15, minutes, too!

19. Easy Tuna Spread - Goodnesst 

This gluten free spread only requires three ingredients, five minutes to make and is delicious when served with crackers, veggies or tossed in a salad.

20. Red Potato Salad with Avocado and Egg - Attainable Sustainable

Typical potato salad gets an upgrade with some healthy fats from avocado in this gluten free side dish.

21. Curried Cauliflower Mac and Cheese (Vegan) - Casey the College Celiac

If you want to add some hidden veggies to a family classic, you'll love my curried cauliflower mac and cheese, which only takes five ingredients to make.

Gluten Free Mains

22. Avocado, Asparagus and Chicken Salad (Paleo, Mayo Free) - Tasting Page

If mayo ain't your thang, you'll love this paleo chicken salad, which gets its creaminess from avocado and a homemade dressing.

23. Corn and Zucchini Pie - A Simple Pantry

If a quiche and a frittata had a baby, this would be it. Plus, this cheesy pie only takes an hour - including 45 minutes of it doing its thang in the oven - to make.

24. Melon Mozzarella Prosciutto Salad with Arugula - Taste and See

Combine classic Italian ingredients with a traditional Caprese salad, and you end up with an ideal summer entertaining dish.

25. Grilled Balsamic Lamb Kabobs - Foodal

I'll admit, I've never tried lamb before, but these kabobs would definitely have me digging in.

26. Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad - Spice Cravings

Traditionally, tabbouleh salad is a Middle Eastern vegetarian salad featuring ingredients like parsley, mint, Bulgar wheat, tomatoes, onion, cucumber and a lemon dressing. This gluten free version replaces the bulgar wheat with quinoa, which not only makes it allergy friendly but also packed with extra protein!

27. Zesty Smashed Chickpea Salad Sandwich (Vegan) - Moon and Spoon and Yum

The best kind of sandwiches have a mix of different textures and flavors...and this smashed chickpea salad has ALL the flavor punches you're looking for.

28. Southwest Quinoa Salad (Dairy-Free Option) - Mama Knows Gluten Free

You can't go wrong with a bowl of quinoa dressed up with avocados, black bean, corn, grape tomatoes, mozzarella and a cilantro honey lime dressing.

29. Shrimp Pasta Salad - Hot Pan Kitchen

Olives and sun-dried tomatoes give this cold gluten free salad an extra boost of flavor.

30. Spanish Waldorf Salad - Zestful Kitchen

This Spanish twist on a classic Waldorf salad complements a variety of different meals, and you can prepare all of the different ingredients ahead of the time.

31. Easy Cheesy Loaded Cauliflower Casserole (Low Carb) - Wholesome Yum

This gluten free casserole has all the flavors of a baked potato, minus the carbs. And you can't go wrong with bacon!

32. Tuscan Pasta Salad (Nut Free, Egg Free) - Meaningful Eats

Just 'cause you're gluten free doesn't mean you can't enjoy a very delicious pasta salad on a pretty summer day.

33. Cauliflower Salad (Vegan, Low Carb, Keto) - Cooking Journey

Cauliflower just got a very tasty upgrade with this easy, raw salad recipe.

34. Easy Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad (Vegetarian) - Mom Foodie

You can't go wrong with a classic...

35. Kale Quinoa Salad + Cider Vinegarette - Pass Me Some Tasty

Make sure you use gluten free cranberries and walnuts, and the sweet and savory mix of flavors will be a major winner in this salad.

36. Chickpea Thai Quinoa Salad with Peanut Dressing - V Nutrition and Wellness

Add a creamy peanut sauce to a salad with quinoa, chickpeas, carrots, cabbage and cilantro and you have a Thai feast tastier than any take-out.

37. Prawn & Avocado Salad (Whole 30, Paleo) - Recipe This

If you know Whole 30 or paleo diners will be at your summer picnic, this salad is sure to be a hit.

38. Broccoli Salad with Bacon (Keto, Low Carb) - Whole Lotta Yum

Broccoli has never looked so good...

39. Sweet Potato Black Bean Burger (Vegan) - Evolving Table

This black bean quinoa burger only takes an hour to make and is easy to personalize for whatever beans, sweet potatoes or spices you have on hand. 

40. The Best Homemade Chicken Salad (Paleo, Keto, Whole 30) - The Organic Chicken

Serve this salad on greens, gluten free bread or even half an avocado.

41. Loaded Potato Wedge Nachos (Paleo, Vegan Options) - Casey the College Celiac

'Cause who wouldn't want to dive into a plate of nachos on a beautiful summer day...especially when the base is fluffy roasted potato wedges?!?

Gluten Free Desserts

42. Paleo Strawberry Rhubarb Pie (Low Carb) - The Banana Diaries

I don't know about you, but I will always say yes to a slice of gluten free pie!

43. No Bake Peach Cheesecake Bites (Vegan) - Delightful Adventures

Make sure you use gluten free oats and almonds, and you'll have one heck of a tasty gluten free dessert.

44. Chewy Pumpkin Popcorn Balls (Vegan) - Casey the College Celiac

There's something crazy addictive about that sweet and salty combo. 

45. Pink Lemonade Cupcakes - Fearless Dining

Because is there anything more summer-y than pink lemonade anything?!?

46. Red, White & Blueberry Shortcake Parfaits (Paleo) - Living Loving Paleo

No one will believe that you whipped up these paleo shortcakes from almond flour and a handful of other ingredients you threw in your food processor!

47. Avocado Brownies (Vegan) - Vibrant Guide

Even avocado haters won't be able to get over how thick and fudgy these brownies are...

48. Cream Cheese Pound Cake (Low Carb, Keto) - Fit to Serve Group

Who says you can't eat a keto or low carb diet and eat cake too?!? 

49. Scotcharoos - My Gluten-Free Kitchen

Gluten free puffed rice cereal, peanut butter, chocolate and butterscotch combine into one heck of a tasty no-bake bar.

50. Oatmeal Creme Pies - Hunny I'm Home

Chewy gluten free oatmeal cookies + delicious buttercream icing = dessert heaven.

51. Orange Cake with Almond Meal (Dairy Free) - The Foodie Journey

This cake is only made with a few ingredients and can be prepped to bake in just 10 minutes!

52. Blueberry Muffins (Vegan) - Rhian's Recipes

You can't go wrong with a fluffy blueberry muffin, especially when it's gluten free, vegan and only takes 35 minutes to bake! Plus, there are tons of ingredient options and swaps, so you can probably whip up these muffins with whatever is already in your pantry.

53. S'mores Ice Cream Cake (Vegan) - Pink Fortitude

Ummm...a gluten free and vegan ice cream cake?!? I don't think I need to say anymore...

54. Chocolate, Beetroot & Raspberry Cupcakes - Attachment Mummy 

In case you want to sneak a few veggies into your gluten free dessert.

55. No Bake Cheesecake (Keto, Low Carb) - Low Carb Yum

You can't beat a no-bake cheesecake base topped with fresh summer berries.  

56. Chocolate Chip Coffee Cookies - Think About Such Things

Chocolate chip cookies just got a caffeinated twist! 

57. Blueberry Lemon Bundt Cake (Dairy Free) - Allergy Free Alaska 

I was sold at blueberries...

What I Hope You Remember During This Summer's Potlucks, Picnics and Parties

I know that when you have celiac disease or food allergies, the words "picnic" or "potluck" can cause more fear than excitement. But rest assured - as long as you use one of these gluten free recipes for guidance, you know you'll have at least one delicious meal you can happily enjoy. What are your favorite summer meals or recipes? Tell me in the comments! via Blogger http://bit.ly/2E6xmYR

[shawnjacksonsbs]

There are lots of parts. Not all are consistent. And if I said it once, I’m likely to say a thousand more times.     2-11-23

 “Yes, ‘cause I think that, this is the thing that I said earlier about like, when I’m making anything that I’m making, whether it’s a podcast or writing or “United Shades”, when I’m writing it, I’m like “This is gonna change the world”. [Lol] ‘Cause you have to feel that way. You have to think that way. Otherwise, why you steppin’ out there!?

. . . . But then at the end, you just have to be, “I hope people watch [read] and talk about it.” – Kamau Bell

 I may have learned a new thing(?), or way(?) or. . .

Do we, do I, do any of us have the ability to remove ourselves from a scenario to better empathize with someone else when having a conversation, about their struggles?

Emphasis on “their struggles”.

If they’re different from us by race, religion, sexual identity, etc, why do we feel so strongly that we have to defend, or be defensive if we know, without a doubt, that we aren't part of the group that their venting about, although I have commonalities, such as . . . race, religion, sexual identity.

See where I’m going here?

Is it worth it, to just try, to emphasize with someone else?

I'm going to start trying to implement this “technique”, when the time and issue, or conversation allows.

Why wouldn't we want to relate to our neighbors?

Why are some people just hell bent on focusing on differences over commonalities?

I, for one, will never understand it.

 “It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eyes.” - Antoine de Saint-Exupery (one of Mr. Rogers favorite quotes)

 The whole, "We are all just walking each other home", always pops in my head every time I hear, or think of people that hate on others for less than justice. Make sense? It's like be kind, until it's time to not be kind.

There are times throughout the life of us adults, that we realize we don't love everyone just as they are, and imagine that, as unfortunate as that is, it's either because of complete mental disability, or because they weren't loved just the way they were when they were young. (That's just my opinion by the way. Pretty sound educational guess if you ask me though)

It's also not worth arguing with someone that groups me in with haters. People like that are obviously in some feelings and haven't learned how to navigate them yet. That comes with time, understanding, wisdom, and of course - empathy. Right?

We’re all still progressing toward this, yes? Or trying to??

After listening to this specific episode, I caught myself wondering if I could do it. If I could try and have full blown conversations in hopes of finding some understandings, with people who obviously don't care for people “like me”, without actually knowing me as individual. My answer . . . I just don't know. It occurred to me right then that I should try.

It’s always nice to learn new ways and new goals to aspire to, and higher levels of caring and love to reach. Even if only in small degrees up, the direction is still up.

Note to self; I need to do research outside of Finding Fred on Kamau Bell and his works. He definitely sounds like an interesting guy.

The whole Finding Fred podcast, to me, is thought provoking, but this episode definitely had me in a deep thinking pattern the whole time.

You can find Finding Fred episode Kamau on IHeart radio. I’m sure there are other spots. That’s just where I listen. Lol no lol

I don’t know if this one is enough for you, but it was for me. Understanding can be . . .hard, but never impossible.

I wonder why different things affect different people . . . differently. Listening to this show, and reading or writing the things that I do, etc, etc, even though they appeal to me because of how they make me feel good or make me think about things that are. . . better, don’t appeal to some people. Why do you taste cilantro as soap?

It’s all just weird.

What a world we live in, and what a wonderful life we can have if we change the way we think about things. It all has to start right there.

Now, go out into the world now and share your love and your laughter with everyone you can, and you already know that I will be trying to do the same from my side!

 Until next time;

"The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

[eldritchsurveys]

920.

What did u have 4 dinner last night?: >> A pasta dish from Noodles and Company. I went out on a limb and tried a new dish instead of my usual and I think I have a new favourite.

Do u own a rolling pin?: >> I do not.

What’s your ideal indoor temperature?: >> I’m not going to rattle off a number on a thermometer. It’s a mixture between being mild and also being the right level of humid. Which is why I hate climate control (it always makes the air too dry) despite whatever good it does for the temperature.

Does your kitchen have a theme?: >> No.

Where did u buy your tennis shoes?: >> My Skechers are from... uh... is it Macy’s? It was in Water Tower Plaza in Chicago, so whatever that department store is that’s in there.

What cylinder is your vehicle?: >> ---

Are u a pack rat?: >> I am probably the opposite of that. Well, without being a total spaz about it.

What’s the grossest thing u have found in your food?: >> I don’t know.

Are u a flip flop lover?: >> I’m a flip-flop hater, actually. I only use them as shower shoes.

What namebrand dishwashing liquid do u use?: >> I think the current one we have is... Dr Meyer or Mrs Meyer or whoever the fuck.

Do u like ice cream sandwiches?: >> No.

Do u prefer hard or soft shell tacos?: I wrap ‘em like a fajita for I am an uncultured barbarian. I hate the way the hard ones snap then fall apart. <-- Except I’ve never thought it uncultured, hah. I don’t want my fillings spilling everywhere.

How do u like your popcorn?: >> I don’t.

Last thing u bought at a grocery store?: >> I don’t remember, that was last Saturday.

Fave show on Nick @ Nite?: >> ---

Ever worn a flower in your hair?: >> Yeah. Or, behind my ear, rather.

Name 5 random things in your kitchen?: >> I don’t want to.

Name 4 things in your fridge?: >> Some greens, ketchup, spreadable goat cheese, plums.

Name 2 things in your meds cabinet?: >> ---

Name 6 things in your family room?: >> The living room? My computer, Sparrow’s slippers, a couch, a television, the cat probably, and a coffee table. /lazy

Name 3 things in your bedroom?: >> Marshmellow the stuffed dog, Anubis the stuffed dog, Reese the stuffed dog.

Name 3 things in your yard?: >> ---

Name 2 things in your bathroom?: >> There’s a DampRid canister in each bathroom and there are two bathrooms. Boom, nailed it.

Do u have a web cam?: >> Yeah, there’s one built into this laptop, but I’ve never used it and I don’t plan on using it.

What surgeries have u had?: >> ---

What health problems do u have?: >> Oh, who knows.

Do u have an IPOD?: >> No.

Fave namebrand of water?: >> San Pellegrino sparkling water. As far as regular water is concerned, I just drink it from the tap.

Do u have a trampoline?: >> No.

Fave color of cotton candy?: >> There’s a cotton candy stand at the farmer’s market that I swear I’m going to try at some point (although probably not, because it’s kind of expensive). Apparently there are different flavours???

Last hot beverage u drank?: >> I don’t remember.

Last cold drink u had?: >> Water of the sparkling variety.

Ever been to Dollywood?: >> No, but Sparrow has been there and loves it, so she wants to take me at some point.

Fave horror movie?: >> I can’t even choose.

Fave chick flick?: >> Legally Blonde, probably.

Do u like cilantro?: >> I love cilantro. Sparrow has the cilantro-tastes-like-soap gene so I always make sure to let her know when something I’m eating has cilantro in it so she can express her disgust. :p

Fave Bath & Body Works scent(s)?: >> ---

Do u like to sleep in?: >> No, I like to be up in the morning.

Describe your cosmetic bag.: >> ---