#Saffron Mint

[faaun]

what draws you back to your country what draws you back to your land when i was a kid i told myself if i ever left iran i'd never go back 2 years into living in the UK i started looking at news on iran again 10 years in and i visited it for the first time again and today i heard an iranian mother talk in farsi to her child on the train to london the way my mother used to and i wanted to cry i wanted to ask her whether they're still cutting the mountaintops whether the lakes are still drying today i showed the person i was with pictures of waterfalls and palaces and forests and snow-white north something odd pulls me back with increasing force i can't ignore it ever again

[morethansalad]

Moroccan Citrus Salad (Vegan)

[alexissara]

The Best Ships of 2024

If i’m anything I am a lover of love. I pretty much only engage stories with some kind of sapphic love element with some rare exceptions for strong ships I've seen, particular cool women with no love interest, or my partners wanting me to check something out. So as always strap in for a collection of sapphics at the very top tier of great to imagine having little dates and shit because this year was a really packed year for amazing women I wanted to to kiss each other. 

The list is not just new ships from 2024 media but any ship that I just happened to get into this year or had something to reinforce it in my life.  If you like you can see last years list https://www.tumblr.com/alexissara/739778084236050433/top-10-ships-of-2023?source=share and if you enjoy my little top 10 lists and want to see the lesbians I make ahead of everyone else go to my patreon https://www.patreon.com/AlexisSara.

10. Falin Touden and Marcille Donato [Delicious In Dungeon]

One of the most canon non canon ships of all time. One can hope that the anime rectifies the manga and has these two kiss in the end. This ship was one of the biggest ships of the year and while I am a contrarian and a hipster I am not immune, I really love these two, their sweet, cute and have a really strong dynamic and a sense that they truly love each other and would do anything for each other as well as a strong sense of attraction to one another. These pretty white women simply are delightful and worth every bit of hype and love they got this year. 

9. Velvet Crowe and Magilou [Tales Of]

I hated the of Tales Of Berseria but I love both these characters so much, they are so much fun and their like just a perfect dynamic. The extra goth edgy girl who eats people with her demon hand and the silly traitor clown girl mage who is always just treating life like it’s a game make for this really fun dynamic. Women deserve edgy OCs and they deserve those Edgy OCs to kiss a cute little silly lil clown girl. I just don’t know what else to say, their just kinda perfect together you know? 

8. Ayaka X Hiriko [Ayaka is In Love With Hiriko]

So this book and show is called Ayaka is in Love With Hiriko so you know it’s about these two doing a romance but the thing is that Hiriko is a stupid ass loser boss and Ayaka has to put her whole pussy into getting this girl to fuck her. I don’t totally love their we need to be in the closet at work kinda deal I think it’s weak to a lot of the other themes in the story but Ayaka and Hiriko genuinely are loaded with charisma and are actual lesbians textually in the narrative which is just rare even for stories with explicit sapphic relationships it’s not normally said out loud as a word and so Idk these two are special to me and their really funny too. 

7. Olive and Callie [My Dragon GF]

This is a ship that could be on a list every year really, since My Dragon Girlfriend debuted Olive it’s been a top tier ship but this years My Dragon Girlfriend gave us a very delicious date chunk of time focused on Callie and Olive doing a date and it was such a fucking cute date so here they are. Trans girl vampire and her cat girl GF it’s just perfect, I don’t know what to say, shy dorky trans girl vampire with her confident cat girl GF and the little ways they interact and feel the life and stuff. I just love them. Every time Courtney puts up little a little smut comic of them or draws them or whatever I am excited, I want these two girls to just ya know be married or whatever, they are the stars of the show to me. 

6. Tama X Koko [Sword Of The Necromancer]

I fucking love these two so fucking much. There is just nothing that beats a woman going to the depths of impossibility to revive the woman she loves no matter the cost, the toll of the consequences, dammit this woman is going to live, that’s not how her story ends and she will save her. That energy, that drive to just say “A World Without Her Isn’t A World Worth Saving” that is the kind of energy that immortalizes a piece of art to me and we see that energy from Tama but then we see Koko’s perspective and she has that same energy. Both of them see each other as this important part of the world, something worth giving up everything for and it’s so special with one of the worlds most amazing payoffs in a game. 

5. Emilia and Valentine [Sunset Phoenix]

Oh to be a magical mob boss with a little butch spy in your pocket who maybe also wants to betray you. These two are a very complicated relationship but ultimately bail each other out of awful situations again and again and again. These two are not dead yet but every piece of the world wants to fucking rip these two to shreads and it’s amazing how they endure everything going on in the plot and how their dynamic shifts over the time of the story. I can’t wait till the second arc of this story and to see if these two get together or not but their gay and their great and it’s so action packed and fucking great. 

4. Honey Trap and Rapid Rabbit [Superwomen In Love]

I finally finished Superwomen in love this year after years of following the series from it’s early scanslations to now and it was even better than I would have expected. These two girls are utterly perfect for each other, their happy ending with explicit love confessions and them raising a kid together is just super sweet and I mean when girls fuse together it’s always a top tier ship. The Kamen Rider fun is great even for me who doesn’t do a Kamen Rider and has no interest in it. Their dates are fun, their desire for each other is fun, their little struggles don’t feel based on just misunderstanding and I really enjoyed the little short body swap story they added too. Their just so damn cute and I love them and I wish there was more of them to enjoy. 

3. Harlivy [The Strange Case of Harleen and Harley Quinn]

Okay, so I didn’t want to repeat any ships this year but there was a new version of Harley and Ivy in the utterly brilliant The Strange Case Of Harleen and Harley Quinn and what am I supposed to do when a brand new version with new origin stories in a YA setting that still lets the characters be radical and cool criminals and be in love since they were teens but gives them a little bit of mess despite a younger audience comes out!  Harleen and Harley both have great dynamics with Ivy, it’s nice to see the different ways they try and support her and also each other. Unlike a classic Dr. Jacklet and Mr. Hyde story the pair of them aren’t really portrayed as “good and bad” side of someone or a “Civilized and wild” side but instead just like alters that live together in the same mind and body. They are different people that have different skills although they draw from similar experiences. Pamala is already in love with Harleen at the start of the story but she falls for Harley right away too even before she realizes they are separate people.  These two are amazing criminal GFs and I love them in every universe basically. 

2. Syliva’s Sapphic Polycule [Potionomics] 

Potionomics put out their Masterworks Edition update and it made it where Sylvia could romance every single character in the game at once if she wanted and therefore making this one of the few games in the world with actual sapphic polyamory possible. While you don’t get to talk about dating other people with each other it’s still a cut above so many other games that simply don’t let you date other women once you’ve locked in.  Syliva’s got chemistry even with the guys in the game but obviously if your a lesbian like me your probably gonna just have her date all the girls and their all fucking fantastic relationships. Sylvia’s gonna keep herself busy between running her shop and kissing all the girls she is dating but she deserves the fun and joy they all bring into her life. All of their little romantic arcs are great and I love how the relationships feel very two sided where you grow through mechanics cuz your relationship with them and they grow in the arc not just being in a relationship with you but growing to some new place in their life. 

1. Sevika X Jinx [Arcane]

Sevika is one of my favorite characters of the year and Jinx is one of my favorite characters just in general. While neither will show up on my best characters list it’s because I didn’t love Arcane Season 2 so I just felt weird putting them there when I have up and down feelings on how they were handled yet, I can’t deny they are here on my top ship and a lot of that is carried by how cool they are. The way Jinx prioritizes getting Sevika her new arm she made for her over saving her own dead brother’s goggles, the way Sevika is willing to risk her life to fight enforcers so that Jinx can finish what she wants, the way Sevika believes in Jinx and wants to see her do things in the world, the way Jinx trusts Sevika without needing to say anything to her, these two are just so good and it really is a relationship between equals which shifts Sevila from her normal dynamic of being under someone. Every scene these two were in together was just a delight, an utter tree and honestly, they wree the heart of this season to me that felt neglected by needing to big up another region of the worlds lore and set up these magic giant stakes that just weren’t needed. Long live Zaun, via la revolution, the people deserve more than one seat at the table.

[just-animaxiz]

I’d decided to make a relationship Circle of Sylvia and all of the romancable characters in the game! Here’s the blank template!

And here’s my version! (For now!)

[celestial-nights18]

Here ya go folks, all the Potionomics: Masterwork Edition cutscenes I recorded during my first playthrough of the game! Every character has their rank 7, 10 and 11 scene up. Only exceptions are Muktuk’s rank 9 and Boss Finn who has every rank up scene and the one following his defeat (I just really wanted to hear William Sopp whine as a shark man ya'll I am weak).

The finale "battle" and last cutscene leading into the end credits is also up! Enjoy!

[xidrielthebard]

everyones loved and hated gifts

love: mana is a universal love

bap- Flowers, Essence

corsac- Fungus, Flowers

luna- Fruit

mint- Bones, Plants, Slime

muttuk- Fish, Bone, Ore

quinn- Bug, Flesh, Slime

roxanne- Mineral, Gem

saff- Slime, Plant

s&p- Fish, Ores

xid- Bugs

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hate:

bap- Bones

corsac- Fish, Flesh

luna- Essence, Bugs (you get an achievement for giving her one)

mint- Fungus

muttuk- Plants

quinn- Fruit, Gem

roxanne- Flower, Fish

saff- Gem

s&p- Slime

xid- Mineral

[kassy1011doodles]

Happy splatfest everyone 🍓 🍦 

[lucyblueberries]

Yeah I guess you could say I’m into tea 🤷‍♀️

[thenarrativefoil]

i think keeping bees and chickens and quail and goats and maintaining a huge indoor/outdoor garden with a complementary aquaponic pond/pool would fix me

[miss-kittys-kombucha-log]

20 Aug - Black Tea F1

4 Sept - Flavoured

Passionfruit Orange Saffron

Lychee Grapefruit Mint

Pineapple Lime Rosemary

6 Sept - Bottled

Passionfruit Saffron - very nice, definitely my favourite fruit to go with saffron. (I'm still using too much saffron - I think my mistake was buying it in bulk! So many strands all bundled up together, it's easy to get a bit too liberal with it).

Lychee Grapefruit Mint - so gooooooood! The first time I tried this combo it tasted like mouthwash 😬 The mint must've been an unusually potent that first time, because I used roughly the same amount for this batch - and it was perfect. Strong lychee flavour, nicely citrusy bite from the grapefruit, subtle minty freshness - absolutely delicious.

Pineapple Rosemary - a little dissapointing. Pineapple went so well with lavender, I thought I'd try it with something else from the same family - but unfortunately the rosemary taste didn't come through. It was still nice, pineapple is always good - but I definitely wanna try again, see if get the rosemary to show up to the party too.

[good-or-bad-luck]

every single potionomics kiss for your needs

[morethansalad]

Saffron Oil Tomatoes & Beans (Vegan)

[ashstfu]

cardamom, cinnamon, saffron, nutmeg, clove, star anise, black pepper, allspice, cumin, fennel, turmeric, coriander, bay leaf, sumac, juniper, fenugreek, ginger, mace, mustard seed, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, lavender, oregano, basil, tarragon, sage, chervil, dill, parsley, mint

[just-animaxiz]

What I find interesting about Finn's route is how.. casual he is when he talks to Sylvia about his friends leaving him and moms not liking him.

It's a bit sad because he's probably used to being left on his own due to his dangerous attitude, but he didn't see it as losing because he's always moving forward.

While that's the case~

Imagine Finn experiencing a strange new feeling when he's invited by Sylvia to join her and others for an outdoor dinner.

He sees Baptiste greeting him with a big smile, thumping his shoulder like a bro.

Mint tossing herself for a hug, then when she lets go, she brings him over to his seat.

Quinn tossing pieces of food to Boxer, who munches it with pride.

Muktuk boldly singing along with Xid, their experimental harmony bringing colors to the scene.

Roxanne chatting with Saffron while Corsac sits between them, listening in quietly. He doesn't look very expressive, but Finn can sense that Corsac's adjusting well.

Salt and Pepper gnawing on the food, but Boxer tried to swipe off Salt's salmon and she ended up quarrelling with the mimic.

Luna snapping photos of everyone.

And finally.

Finn sees Sylvia coming out with her uncle, holding trays of delicious meals, drinks, and desserts. It looks like everyone prepared it on their own, judging by how they decorated it and how Finn could tell whose tray it is.

While everyone starts eating and talking, Finn stares at each of them, engaging in their every conversation...

Then that's when it hits him.

Nobody runs away.

Nobody tricks him or betrays his trust.

Nobody just disappears if he blinks once.

They're all here with him, enjoying each other's company...

He doesn't feel awkward, disgusted, nor even confused by this.

He felt... Happy. Content. Like something finally pulled away from his shoulders and it doesn't feel right after carrying it for so long.

So... For the first time ever...

Finn found his family.

[ketupa-zeylonensis]

sequel

[thecupidwitch]

Herb’s Properties part 3

Aloe: femininity, healing, protection, beauty, love

Anise: dreams, youth, lust, blessing, cleansing, divination, offerings, protection, spirit protection

Alfalfa: protection, money, happiness, grounding, fertility

Bayberry: Good fortune, luck, healing, and stress relief.

Clover: money, prosperity, luck, happiness, spirit work, fae, protection, healing

Clove: healing, prosperity, friendships, money 

Catmint: healing, animal magic, relaxation, calmness, happiness, psychic ability, love, wishes, meditation

Cayenne: strength, curses, protection, heartbreak, curse breaking, love

Chives: protection, balance, divination

Lemongrass: psychic ability, divination, cleansing, communication, protection, love, luck, jobs

Magnolia: love, fertility, meditation, psychic ability, healing, strength

Mint: communication, energy, money, spirit work, cleansing

Olive leaf: healing, luck, protection, cleansing, fertility, offerings, blessings

Raspberry leaf: fertility, femininity, menstrual cycle, lunar magic, love, creativity, protection

Saffron: healing, offerings, wealth, strength, blessing, cleansing, psychic ability, sleep

Paprika: spell work, energy, psychic ability, curses, creativity

Tarragon: luck, calmness, secrets, peace, love, protection, meditation, spirit work

Valerian: spirit work, absorption of negativity, protection, self acceptance

Spirulina: power, strength, health, luck

Wheatgrass: cleansing, protection, blessing

Ylang Ylang: beauty, love, luck, happiness, relationships

Ko-Fi Herb’s Properties Part1 Herb’s Properties Part2