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[magicpaint]

TWST Indie Perfume Recs ✦ Scary Monsters

This list features five fragrances per dorm focused around the costumes and backgrounds featured in the first two Halloween events.

Fragrance notes are taken from their respective websites.

Heartslabyul

Buried Alive (Bloodbath) — Patchouli Essential Oil and Graveyard Dirt

Love After Death (Darker Things) — Wilted Roses, Incense, Chocolate Musk, Coffin Wood, Ivy

Knave of Pumpkins (BPAL) — Crushed roses, red currant, and pumpkin tarts.

Pumpkin Tombstone (BPAL) — Dried pumpkin leather with vanilla, balsam and sassafras layered over Virginia cedar.

Midnight in the Graveyard (Paranormal Perfumes) — Cool Rain, Fog, Damp Dirt, Moss, White Funeral Lilies, Dark Patchouli

Savanaclaw

Pirates! (BPAL) — Gunpowder and salt-crusted leather, casks of scorched spices, sweet rum, and a clink of golden amber.

Lorelai (Fantome) — Tart wild strawberries, basil, black narcissus, entangling seaweed, watery graves.

Song of the Siren (Paranormal Perfumes) — Ocean Mist, Coconut Rum, Agave Nectar, Sea Grass, Vanilla, Lime

Old Havana (Solstice Scents) — Tobacco, Woods, Sea Mist, Lime, Spices.

Hook (Storybooke Scents) — Bergamot, Onyx Rose, Sea Moss, Vetiver, Leather, Suede, Spiced Musk

Octavinelle

Stormy Night (Darker Things) — Dark Aquatic Notes, Rain Drenched Earth, Humidity, Wet Pavement, Sodden Foliage and Petals, Storm-Cooled Breeze

Industrial Sabotage (Alkemia) — A cataclysmic wreckage of burnt wires; twisted melted steel; shattered machinery, and gunpowder. 

It's Only Magic (CocoaPink) — Lashings of sugary vanilla, magical herbs, dried sage, ritual incense, Bulgarian lavender, musk, and a chilling ocean breeze.

Mad Scientist (Nui Cobalt) — It begins with acid green top notes of Mexican and Persian limes spiked with piquant cardamom. Then a total transformation occurs, revealing blackest vanilla and smooth salted caramel.

Sensory Deprivation Tank (CocoaPink) — Pale liquid vanilla infused with nuances of smoldering tonka bean, calming milk, white oud and wood smoke.

Scarabia

Beast (Storybooke Scents) — Citrus, French Lavender, White Musk, Wood, Leather, Amyris, Patchouli

Harvest Moon (Paranormal Perfumes) — Spiced Bread, Butter, Honey, Anise, Orange Zest, Ginger, Vanilla

Full Moon (Nui Cobalt) — Notes of white tea, steamed jasmine rice, sugared lemon, and cool night air.

Nightwalker (Paintbox Soapworks) — White Patchouli, Oakmoss, Nutmeg, Woodland Herbs

Moonlight, Wolf (BPAL) — Wild patchouli root, fossilized amber, russet musk, clove bud, juniper needles, hay absolute, and earthy oud with a glimmer of yellow crystalline lemon peel.

Pomefiore

Lunar Velvet (Simon's Nest) — Top notes: Fresh fig, creamy coconut and vanilla pod infusion. Heart Notes: Clary sage, black cherry, cassis and lime. Base Notes: Cedarwood, sandalwood, vanilla bourbon and styrax benzoin.

Bloodletting (Bloodbath) — Dark plum, Raspberry, Cranberry, Red Apple, Strawberry, Honey and Rum

Vassago (Fantome) — A silver dagger, red wine mulled with blackberries, cloves, & orange peels, a goblet of blood & a black mirror.

Coven (Paranormal Perfumes) — Black Plum, Peach Nectar, Fallen Leaves, Patchouli, Leather, Peony, Violet, Cinnamon, Vanilla Cashmere

Midnight Merlot (Horror House of Alchemy) — Notes of red grape, strawberry, and cherry with the floral and sweet accents of blossom and vanilla musk

Ignihyde

Mesmer (Fantome) — Deep, luxurious oudh, refined vetiver, cool frankincense, slightly salty ambergris, smooth myrrh, and dark patchouli.

Haunted Harvest (Horror House of Alchemy) — Pumpkin, Lavender, Patchouli, and Egyptian Musk

Ghost Story (Darker Things) — Ghostwood Incense, Black Licorice, Orris, Black Pear, Tonka Bean

Keep Your Head (CocoaPink) — Civilized black tea, Dutch butter cookies and apricots; a circle of protective incense; a glowing grinning pumpkin; and a night wind of whirling leaves, woodsmoke, damp mosses, and tossed earth.

Phantom Team of Horses (BPAL) — A spectral cacophony of shimmering, translucent dun sandalwood, grey amber, and wraith-chilled chestnut galloping through the mist-cloaked shadows of time, a clattering of clove and black pepper, and a crack of phantom leather.

Diasomnia

Blood Moon (Lizabe) — Notes of dragon's blood, incense, patchouli, oranges, cloves, black cherries, cedar, strawberries, pineapple, lime, and tonka bean.

Jubilant Dragon (Wylde Ivy) — Dragon’s Blood incense, dried flower crowns, white patchouli, ylang ylang, and a hint of guaiac wood

Claws (Astrid) — Gunpowder and salt-crusted leather, casks of scorched spices, sweet rum, and a clink of golden amber.

Jeepers Creepers (Nui Cobalt) — Fresh basil, geranium aged 20 years, balm melissa, nutmeg, pink pepper, coriander, tawny musk, and sacred resins of Himalayan cedar, dragon’s blood, labdanum, and opopanax.

When Thy Will Stung the World into Strife (BPAL) — Dragon’s blood resin, red ginger, bourbon geranium, thorny rosemary, red sandalwood, pink pepper, and green coffee bean.

Website Links —

Alkemia

Astrid

Bloodbath

BPAL

CocoaPink

Darker Things

Fantome

Horror House of Alchemy

Lizabe

Nui Cobalt

Paintbox Soapworks

Paranormal Perfumes

Simon's Nest

Solstice Scents

Storybooke Scents

Wylde Ivy

[tsunael]

×—ʙᴀꜱɪᴄꜱ—×

ɴᴀᴍᴇ:

Tsuna Wasaishi

ɴɪᴄᴋɴᴀᴍᴇ(ꜱ):

none.

ᴛɪᴛʟᴇ(ꜱ):

'of the Eastern skies' // 'The Seventh Dawn'

ɢᴇɴᴅᴇʀ / ʜᴏᴡ ᴛʜᴇʏ ɪᴅᴇɴᴛɪꜰʏ:

Cis female.

ʀᴀᴄᴇ:

Au Ra / Raen

ᴀɢᴇ: 32

ʙɪʀᴛʜᴅᴀʏ:

10th Sun of the 3rd Umbral Moon // (6/9)

ʙɪʀᴛʜᴘʟᴀᴄᴇ:

Yanxia

ɢᴜᴀʀᴅɪᴀɴ ꜱɪɢɴ:

Oschon // Gemini

ɴᴀᴛɪᴏɴᴀʟɪᴛʏ:

Yanxian

×—ᴀᴘᴘᴇᴀʀᴀɴᴄᴇ—×

ʜᴇɪɢʜᴛ:

4'11

ᴡᴇɪɢʜᴛ:

130 lbs

ʙᴏᴅʏ ᴛʏᴘᴇ:

Hourglass with a dancer physique

ʜᴀɪʀ ᴄᴏʟᴏʀ:

Black (purple undertone)

ᴇʏᴇ ᴄᴏʟᴏʀ:

Heterochromia (blue and green)

ᴄᴏᴍᴘʟᴇxɪᴏɴ:

Fair

ʙɪʀᴛʜᴍᴀʀᴋꜱ:

Back of shoulder, inner thigh.

ꜱᴄᴀʀꜱ:

Undecided.

ᴛᴀᴛᴛᴏᴏꜱ:

None.

ᴏᴛʜᴇʀ 🇺​​🇳​​🇮​​🇶​​🇺​​🇪 ꜰᴇᴀᴛᴜʀᴇꜱ:

More scutes than an average Au Ra. Sides are covered from thigh-to-breasts.

ᴄʟᴇᴀɴʟɪɴᴇꜱꜱ / ɢʀᴏᴏᴍɪɴɢ:

Thorough.

ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴅᴀʏ ᴄʟᴏᴛʜɪɴɢ ꜱᴛʏʟᴇ:

Femme. Skirts and loose, cotton dresses.

ᴀᴄᴄᴇꜱꜱᴏʀɪᴇꜱ:

Her mother's gold ring & a gold chain for her horns.

×—ʜᴇᴀʟᴛʜ—×

ᴀʟʟᴇʀɢɪᴇꜱ:

Undecided.

ɪʟʟɴᴇꜱꜱᴇꜱ:

Undecided.

ᴅɪꜱᴀʙɪʟɪᴛɪᴇꜱ:

wol-only: Infertile from SHB. Weak leg from injury post-EW. Hard of hearing post-EW.

ᴇɴᴇʀɢʏ ʟᴇᴠᴇʟꜱ:

Med to high.

ᴇᴀᴛɪɴɢ ʜᴀʙɪᴛꜱ:

Hearty. Vegetarian.

ꜱʟᴇᴇᴘɪɴɢ ʜᴀʙɪᴛꜱ:

Early to bed, early to rise.

ꜰɪᴛɴᴇꜱꜱ:

Good.

×—ᴘᴇʀꜱᴏɴᴀʟɪᴛʏ—×

ɪɴᴛʀᴏᴠᴇʀᴛ / ᴇxᴛʀᴏᴠᴇʀᴛ:

Extrovert.

ᴛᴇᴍᴘᴇʀᴀᴍᴇɴᴛ:

Easy to anger.

ᴄᴏᴍᴍᴜɴɪᴄᴀᴛɪᴏɴ ꜱᴛʏʟᴇ:

Avoidant.

ɢᴏᴀʟꜱ / ᴅᴇꜱɪʀᴇꜱ:

Domesticity. A life that is hers.

ᴠɪʀᴛᴜᴇꜱ:

Kindness, chastity, charity.

ꜰʟᴀᴡꜱ:

❂ will not ask for help.

❂ burns herself to keep others warm.

❂ naive and an idealist about love.

❂ is a bit of a prude & a traditionalist.

ꜱᴛʀᴇɴɢᴛʜꜱ:

❂ Altruistic. Merciful.

❂ Pacifist.

❂ A romantic.

ᴡᴇᴀᴋɴᴇꜱꜱᴇꜱ:

Can't tell a lie.

ꜰᴇᴀʀꜱ:

Being alone, losing control of a situation.

ᴏʙꜱᴇꜱꜱɪᴏɴꜱ:

Love and being loved.

Qᴜɪʀᴋꜱ / ᴛɪᴄꜱ:

Her tail exposes her emotions.

ꜱᴇᴄʀᴇᴛꜱ:

❂ The reason for leaving her homeland.

❂ wol-only: Her relationship.

ʀᴇɢʀᴇᴛꜱ:

Not cherishing the time she had with people who are no longer there.

×—ʀᴇʟᴀᴛɪᴏɴꜱʜɪᴘꜱ ɪ—×

ᴍᴏᴛʜᴇʀ:

Suzume Sui Wasaishi

ꜰᴀᴛʜᴇʀ:

Kartal bin Yildiz

ᴏᴛʜᴇʀ ᴘᴀʀᴇɴᴛᴀʟ ꜰɪɢᴜʀᴇ(ꜱ):

Her 'mother' at the Okiya.

ꜱɪʙʟɪɴɢ(ꜱ):

Her 'sisters' at the Okiya.

A half-sister on her father's side.

ɢʀᴀɴᴅᴘᴀʀᴇɴᴛꜱ:

Undecided.

ᴄʜɪʟᴅʀᴇɴ:

None.

ᴏᴛʜᴇʀ ꜰᴀᴍɪʟʏ:

A family friend who smuggled her into Kugane.

×—ʀᴇʟᴀᴛɪᴏɴꜱʜɪᴘꜱ ɪɪ—×

ʀᴏᴍᴀɴᴛɪᴄ / ꜱᴇxᴜᴀʟ ᴏʀɪᴇɴᴛᴀᴛɪᴏɴ:

Romantic / possibly bisexual.

ʀᴇʟᴀᴛɪᴏɴꜱʜɪᴘ ꜱᴛᴀᴛᴜꜱ:

Single.

ꜱᴘᴏᴜꜱᴇ:

None.

ᴘᴀʀᴛɴᴇʀ/ ꜱɪɢɴɪꜰɪᴄᴀɴᴛ ᴏᴛʜᴇʀ(ꜱ):

None.

ʟᴏᴠᴇʀ(ꜱ):

None.

ᴄʟᴏꜱᴇꜱᴛ ꜰʀɪᴇɴᴅꜱ:

Wol: Alisaie, Thancred, Tataru.

Non-wol: Sierra Gamduhla

ᴀᴄQᴜᴀɪɴᴛᴀɴᴄᴇꜱ:

Valtyrja Eruyt

Leofard Myste

Sidurgu Orl

Cirina Mol

ᴄᴏᴡᴏʀᴋᴇʀꜱ/ᴄᴏᴍʀᴀᴅᴇꜱ:

The Scions.

ʀɪᴠᴀʟꜱ:

Yotsuyu Naeuri.

ᴇɴᴇᴍɪᴇꜱ:

Gestures vaguely.

×—ʟɪꜰᴇꜱᴛʏʟᴇ—×

ᴏᴄᴄᴜᴘᴀᴛɪᴏɴ:

Dancer-turned-conjurer/white mage.

ꜱᴏᴄɪᴀʟ ᴄʟᴀꜱꜱ:

Lower-Middle.

ᴇᴅᴜᴄᴀᴛɪᴏɴ:

Learned basic academics with emphasis on the performing arts.

ᴄᴜʀʀᴇɴᴛ ʀᴇꜱɪᴅᴇɴᴄᴇ:

Gridania

ʜᴏʙʙɪᴇꜱ:

Salve-making, embroidery.

ᴠɪᴄᴇꜱ:

Sweets, smoking.

ᴄʀɪᴍɪɴᴀʟ ʀᴇᴄᴏʀᴅ:

Voluntary manslaughter, resisting arrest & a fugitive from justice.

ꜱᴘᴇɴᴅɪɴɢ ʜᴀʙɪᴛꜱ:

Frugal.

ꜱᴏᴄɪᴀʟ ᴏʀ ʟᴏɴᴇʀ:

Loner.

ꜰᴀɪᴛʜ / ʀᴇʟɪɢɪᴏɴ:

Pious. Worships the Kami & Elementals.

×—ʟɪᴋᴇꜱ & ᴅɪꜱʟɪᴋᴇꜱ—×

ꜰᴏᴏᴅꜱ:

Likes: Bavarois, custard, peach tarts, mushrooms...

Dislikes: Meat.

ᴄᴏʟᴏʀꜱ:

Likes: Rolanberry red & currant purple.

Dislikes: Void blue

ᴘʟᴀᴄᴇꜱ:

Likes: Gridania, Vylbrand.

Dislikes: Coerthas, Garlemald.

ꜱᴏᴜɴᴅꜱ:

Likes: Crickets & morning birds.

Dislikes: Loud noises / gunfire.

ꜱᴍᴇʟʟꜱ:

Likes: Sandalwood & florals.

Dislikes: Iron, blood, gunpowder.

ᴛᴇxᴛᴜʀᴇꜱ:

Likes: silk & leather.

Dislikes: none.

ᴡᴇᴀᴛʜᴇʀ:

Likes: sun & rain.

Dislikes: snow.

ᴏᴛʜᴇʀ:

none.

×—ᴄᴏᴍʙᴀᴛ—×

ᴊᴏʙ / ᴄʟᴀꜱꜱ:

White mage & Dancer.

ᴀʀᴍᴏʀ ᴛʏᴘᴇ:

Light leather armor, something easy to move in.

ᴡᴇᴀᴘᴏɴ(ꜱ):

Nirvana & Gyosei.

ꜰɪɢʜᴛɪɴɢ ꜱᴛʏʟᴇ:

Kiting. Agile.

ᴍᴇʟᴇᴇ ᴄᴏᴍʙᴀᴛ ꜱᴋɪʟʟꜱ:

n/a

ʀᴀɴɢᴇᴅ ᴄᴏᴍʙᴀᴛ ꜱᴋɪʟʟꜱ:

n/a

ᴏꜰꜰᴇɴꜱɪᴠᴇ ᴍᴀɢɪᴄ ꜱᴋɪʟʟꜱ:

n/a

ᴅᴇꜰᴇɴꜱɪᴠᴇ ᴍᴀɢɪᴄ ꜱᴋɪʟʟꜱ:

n/a

ꜱɪɢɴᴀᴛᴜʀᴇ ᴀʙɪʟɪᴛʏ:

Wishing star.

×—ᴍɪꜱᴄᴇʟʟᴀɴᴇᴏᴜꜱ—×

ᴘᴇᴛꜱ / ᴀɴɪᴍᴀʟ ᴄᴏᴍᴘᴀɴɪᴏɴꜱ:

Chuchu, her red 'horsebird'.

ᴘʀɪᴢᴇᴅ / ᴘʀᴇᴄɪᴏᴜꜱ ᴘᴏꜱꜱᴇꜱꜱɪᴏɴꜱ:

Her mother's ring.

ʟᴀɴɢᴜᴀɢᴇꜱ ᴋɴᴏᴡɴ:

'Hingan' & the common tongue.

ꜱᴘᴇᴄɪᴀʟ ᴛᴀʟᴇɴᴛꜱ:

Playing the shamisen & lute

ᴘʀᴇꜰᴇʀʀᴇᴅ ᴍᴇᴛʜᴏᴅ ᴏꜰ ᴛʀᴀᴠᴇʟ:

By carriage.

ɴᴏᴛᴀʙʟᴇ ᴀᴄᴄᴏᴍᴘʟɪꜱʜᴍᴇɴᴛꜱ:

❂ Graduated to Geiko at age twenty.

❂ Received a patron by age twenty-one.

❂ Gained passage into Gridania.

❂ wol-only: Received A-Towa-Cant's will.

ᴀɴ ᴇxᴘᴇʀɪᴇɴᴄᴇ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ꜱʜᴀᴘᴇᴅ ᴡʜᴏ ᴛʜᴇʏ ᴀʀᴇ:

Her mother's kidnapping.

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[onbearfeet]

Teawolf By Night

I want to make some fandom tea blends like it's 2012, mostly because I'm allergic to coffee and I live on tea. Fanart labels, all that good stuff. Definitely do the WBN characters and maybe add Bucky and Alpine to make it a Monster Mash collection. Here's what I've got for flavor notes:

Ted: Green tea base with Meyer lemon and rose flavors. Herbal. Floral. Bright. Tastes like a sunny meadow.

Elsa: Black tea base with red berries (I'm thinking tart cherry and currant) and rose. The base flavor should punch you in the head with caffeine and dark and RED.

Jack: Now it gets hard. I had too many ideas for him. Currently I'm thinking a tiger eye (black tea with notes of chocolate and caramel) base with chestnut and either cinnamon or a cinnamon-heavy chai blend. Warmth, sweetness, and spice.

The Wolf: I decided to split my tea ideas about Jack in two. This guy gets SPICE, some kind of chai base heavy in ginger and cinnamon with maybe some dark chocolate in there too. I considered adding peppercorns, but I don't like them.

Bucky: There are two Bucky teas I already love--one is chocolate hazelnut and one is kind of apricot-y. To make mine different and because I don't think enough people go there, I'm thinking blueberry black tea as a base. Still working on the rest. Maybe lavender. I do like blueberry and lavender together in ice cream, and, well, he IS purple (urf-urf-urf...)

Alpine: Her majesty currently has a lemon and maybe vanilla rooibos base with strawberry tisane mixed in. Her blend is herbal because I'm pretty sure caffeine is bad for cats. The lemon/vanilla makes me think of a fluffy cloud, which she is, and then I needed something to signify blood.

Feel free to play in the notes.

[avampyone]

for Hemlocke: 🍯 for a food headcanon

Half vamp Hemlocke until post HW/Void ark raids: At this point in time, Hemlocke still ate food for nourishment. He enjoyed mostly simple dishes especially if they were done much in the style of a charcuterie board - fruits, meats, cheese, beef stew, soups in general. He wasn't a fan of anything too rich or too sweet. If in a situation where there was a lot of bloodshed or the scent was strong enough, he would feel compelled to drink but fought these urges off.

Full vamp: Hemlocke usually takes a preference for tea or spirits now though he can still safely try out food for the taste. It just doesn't do anything to sustain him. His favorite would be blood currant tarts or hard candies made with blood that his friend Teagan makes.

The hunger pangs are painful for Hemlocke that he can only resist for so long before starvation turns him wild. At that point, he'll instinctively hunt for blood even of monsters, voidsent or other vampires if he finds them. Luckily, he met Arazul who helped him with making a medicine that eased these pains.

The first version was an awful bitter medicine that Hemlocke forced himself to drink and still only staved off the hunger for a time when he became too weak to fight or keep going on. The doctor's made a lot of improvements since then and mixing the new medicine with bottled blood from the Alchemist's guild has proved to help the most.

There are still times he feels tempted, but his willpower has grown over time. He's become better equipped to deal with these scenarios as they come up.

Thank you for the ask!!

[queersrus]

Hi, Fukase anon here! Sorry, It never occurred to me that people may have a hard time coming up with things for characters they don't know a lot about. Sorry :( /gen

Anyways, I really love the clown and red theme ideas! Also, since Vocaloid is technically a music software, I was thinking some music-themed names as well! Also, as long as this isn't too specific, could you maybe do some X-themed things since there's a lot of Xs in his design?

I also like the idea of the darker, edgier themes, but I'd rather not have anything explicitly horror/slasher/demon related... as someone who kins Fukase, being associated with that stuff brings back some rough memories :( /nm

I'm sorry if I'm being too specific or picky or anything like that, and I hope everything I've said makes sense! Once again, thank you in advance :)

no worries!!

heres some names and pronouns based of red, clown, dark/edgy themes and the letter x!

Music names:

muse, musa, musica, musette harmony melody, mic, major, minor clef, capelle, capella, cord, chorus note key tone, tempo, timbre bar, beat, bridge, bass, blue, blues sheet, strum, song, singer, sang, string, sonata, soul acoust, adagio, allegro, andante, arpeggio, amp, alto, aria instro, instra, instrumenta rythm/rhythm, ryme/rhyme, rock, rocker orchest, orchestra pitch, pop funk

list here, here

red names:

Altemur, altan, autumn, apple, amaranth, alhambra, alroy danla, desire, desiree parichat, phoenix, pepper, poppy/poppie cher, cherry/cherrie/cherri, crimson, clifford, copper, candy/candie, currant, carmine, carmin, chili, coral, corsen, clancy maroon, merlot, mahogany, mohagan blood, brick, berry/berrie, blush, burgundy, barn, burn, blaze ruby, rust, rusty, rose, raspberry, redd, rede, redde, reder, redi/redie/redy, reddet/redet/reddett/reddette/redett/redette, redeta/reddeta/reddetta/reddeta, redin/redine, redina, redino, roso/rosso, rufus/rufous, rowan, rosa, rosie, roisin, rory, radley, rudyard, radcliff, redmond, redman, rumo, russel/russell, rohan, redford, rufina, reeding/reading, reed, rogan, roone, roth garnet, ginger, gough scarlet, sangria, strawberry, sienna, sorrel/sorrell jam wine, watermelon fire, flame, ferrari, flan/flann, flannel, flanner, flannery, flyn/flynn, flanna vermilion, venetia imperia tart, torch hazel, harkin

clown names:

Joseph, john, joey grock oleg emmett/emet/emmet/emett bozo, barry ronald krusty penny, pogo, pinto charles sunshine weary, willie albert, antonio, arthur daniel, david, demitri/dimitri, Demetrius/demitrius tinsel

actually found a whole wiki here

Dark/Edgy names:

dusk, dagger, draven, drake, draco, damon/daemon, damion/damien/damian grey/gray, gunner/gunnar, greer keir, khaos, knox, kestrel umbra, umbro poison, pain/payne asteroth/astaroth, asher, ammo, astrid chaos, crow, coen, chase, casper, caspian, cassian, carter, cage, colton hades, hemlock, hex, hunter, hawk, harper somber, sombre, sombra, serpent, snake, saber, stone, storm, slade/slayde, sparrow, salem, snow, smoke, slayer necro, natrix, nox, nix, nyx, nero, nash branwen, briar, blackwell, blade/blaid, blair, blase/blaze/blaise raven, reven, requiem, rhapsody/rapsody, rogue, ryder, ryker, raze, razer eris, elysium, ebony jinx, jett/jet, jack, jason lucien, lucius, lock/locke viper, venom, vlad, vane/vain/vein, veil, vee/v wolf/wolfe trix/tryx, trixie, thorn, tyren/tyrin, tirent, torrent, tyranny, toxin, tank, tempest, tanner zeke, zena fox, flask, falkner, falkon/falcon onyx/onix, obsidian xena

X names:

xen/xene, xavier, xena, xeno, xenon, xeon, xero, xerox, xyx, xyr/xyre, xyra, xray, xeny/xenny/xenie, xenia, xander/xzander, xyla, xyler/xylar, xia, xavi, xylia, xylitol, xioa, xu, xan, xanth/xanthe, xanthus, xavia, Xinjiang, xinia, xenophon/xenophone, xayvion/xavion, xochitl, xio, xion, xiona, xiomara, ximena, xanthia

many here

red 3rd p pronouns:

list here and here

clown 3rd p pronouns:

list here and here

edgy/dark 3rd p pronouns:

list here, here

x 3rd p pronouns:

xe/xem, xy/xem, xy/xyr, xe/xyr, xy/lo, xylo/phone xyi/lotl, x/x's, ex/ex's, ex/exes, xay/xem, xay/xyr, xie/xem, xie/xyr xe/no, xeno/xenos, xeno/morph, cross/crossed, cross/crosses, x'ed/out, exed/out, ex/amble

hope these help!

[wisteriagrcve]

Scents

Extra scents on certain muses are association towards those they love. Basically anything nature related to a god. Example : Strawberries - Hermes - Both Fable & Kitty have / had crushes on Hermes sons.

Greeks

Kitty - Always smells like the ocean but tends to cover it up with chocolate perfumes. Due to this people tell she she smells like sea salt truffles. Tends to smell of damp earth after a heavy rainstorm. The other most noticeable scent on her would be strawberries until the end of the Titan war. She does smell of cherry blossoms after becoming a shrine maiden.

Fable - Hyacinthus is normal to smell on her as much as peaches, blackberries, & sandalwood. Sometimes the smell of hay will linger on her skin if she's gone back home to the farm. Strawberries & saffron is also a noticeable smell on her.

Tyler - Leather, smoke, & tobacco. If you pay enough attention you can smell cherry blossoms or a citrus like yuzu. As well as tart apples.

Quinn - Cotton candy, roses, & pomegranates. It's a sickly sweet smell that tends to make people think they're in a candy shop if they're in an enclosed space with him.

Vesper - Iris, pomegranates, and lavender. Copper and iron, many complain Vesper smelled of blood after a ritual. Vetiver, currant, and tonka beans.

Romans

Beau - French vanilla mixed with sweet pink lady apples, dash of cinnamon, mouthwatering. Dark rich coffee smothered in the darkness of leather. Roses and lavender from making wedding bouquets for his mother. A subtitle hint of hyacinthus & cypress.

Juliet - Depending on the season it changes a lot. Usually its a mixture of flowers, grass, and fruits. Commonly smelling of rose, raspberries, and lemongrass. Hyacinthus can also be noticed, more so when the flowers are on her.

Isabelle - Rich wine, likely merlot, something that won't go away. The sweetness of spun sugar & grapes. Black cherries. Its tart on the tongue when the wind blows.

Aimee - Roses, what else would the legacy of Cupid smell like? Vanilla, strawberries, and chocolate as well. Juicy red cherries, honey, and plums.

[developerwith1]

Everything You Need to Know About Edible Berries: Types, Benefits, and How to Grow Them

Edible berries are among nature's most delicious and nutritious fruits, offering a wide variety of flavors and health benefits. Whether you're enjoying them fresh, in smoothies, or as part of a dessert, berries are a versatile addition to any diet. But did you know that there’s a whole world of edible berries out there? From the familiar strawberry to the more exotic acai berry, the berry fruit list is long and diverse. In this article, we'll explore the different types of edible berries, their health benefits, and provide tips on how to grow them in your own backyard.

What Are Edible Berries?

Edible berries are small, juicy fruits that grow on plants with a variety of shapes, sizes, and flavors. These fruits are typically packed with nutrients like vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber. What makes them even more appealing is their versatility — you can eat them fresh, use them in cooking or baking, or preserve them for later use. They’re often considered superfoods due to their high nutrient content and health benefits.

A Comprehensive Berry Fruit List

Here is a list of some of the most popular and delicious edible berries you can grow or buy:

Strawberries: Sweet, juicy, and widely grown around the world.

Blueberries: Packed with antioxidants, perfect for smoothies.

Raspberries: Tangy and sweet, often used in desserts or jams.

Blackberries: Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, perfect for snacking.

Goji Berries: Known for their health benefits, often found in smoothies.

Acai Berries: Popular in smoothie bowls, rich in antioxidants.

Cranberries: Tart and perfect for making sauces or juices.

Elderberries: Often used in syrups for their immune-boosting properties.

Currants: Small, tart berries often used in jams and jellies.

Mulberries: Sweet and often used in pies and desserts.

Each of these berries offers unique flavors and benefits, and they’re all easy to grow with the right conditions.

Health Benefits of Edible Berries

Berries are not just tasty; they’re packed with essential nutrients that can improve your health. Here are some of the benefits of consuming edible berries regularly:

High in Antioxidants: Berries like blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries are loaded with antioxidants, which help fight free radicals in the body, reducing inflammation and lowering the risk of chronic diseases.

Rich in Vitamin C: Strawberries and raspberries are great sources of vitamin C, which supports a healthy immune system.

Heart Health: Berries are heart-healthy, reducing blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Studies show that eating berries may reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

High in Fiber: Berries are an excellent source of dietary fiber, which aids digestion and helps maintain a healthy weight.

Anti-aging Properties: Due to their antioxidant content, berries can help keep your skin looking youthful by protecting against UV damage and wrinkles.

How to Grow Strawberries in Your Garden

Strawberries are one of the easiest and most rewarding fruits to grow. Here’s how to get started:

Choose the Right Variety: There are several types of strawberries, including June-bearing, everbearing, and day-neutral varieties. Choose the one that suits your growing season.

Planting: Strawberries prefer well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Space them about 12 inches apart and make sure they get full sun.

Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Strawberries need regular watering, especially during dry spells.

Mulching: Mulch around the plants to keep the soil cool and retain moisture.

Harvesting: Strawberries are ready to harvest when they turn bright red. Pick them carefully to avoid damaging the plant.

Blueberries: The Superfood of the Berry World

Blueberries are packed with nutrients and known for their antioxidant power. Here's how to grow them:

Soil Needs: Blueberries prefer acidic soil with a pH between 4.5 and 5.5. You can amend your soil with sulfur to lower the pH if necessary.

Planting: Space blueberry plants at least 3 feet apart to allow for good air circulation. Blueberries thrive in full sun.

Watering: Blueberries require plenty of water, especially during the growing season. Ensure that the soil remains moist but not waterlogged.

Pruning: Prune dead or unproductive wood in the early spring to encourage better fruit production.

Harvesting: Blueberries are ready to pick when they turn a deep blue. Harvest them by gently pulling them off the plant.

Raspberries: Sweet, Tangy, and Easy to Grow

Raspberries are another popular berry that’s easy to grow. They can be grown in both the ground and containers. Here’s how to plant and care for them:

Planting: Plant raspberries in well-drained soil with good sunlight. Space the plants 2 feet apart.

Watering: Keep the soil moist, especially during the fruiting season. Avoid overhead watering to prevent diseases.

Pruning: Prune raspberry canes in the early spring to remove dead or weak growth. This helps the plant focus its energy on producing fruit.

Harvesting: Raspberries are ready to harvest when they turn a deep red color. Gently pull the fruit from the cane.

Blackberries: Hardy, Tasty, and Full of Antioxidants

Blackberries are known for their rich flavor and health benefits. Here's how to grow them:

Planting: Blackberries thrive in full sun and slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Space the plants about 3 feet apart.

Training: Train blackberry canes on a trellis to encourage vertical growth and keep the berries off the ground.

Watering: Water regularly, especially during the fruiting season, to keep the plants hydrated.

Harvesting: Blackberries are ready to harvest when they turn a dark purple-black color. Gently twist the berries off the plant.

Exotic Berries to Try: Acai, Goji, and More

Besides the common berries, there are some exotic varieties you might want to try:

Acai Berries: Known for their antioxidant content, acai berries are often used in smoothie bowls.

Goji Berries: These tiny, red berries are rich in vitamin C and often added to smoothies, salads, or trail mix.

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Growing Berries

While growing berries can be simple, there are some common mistakes to avoid:

Overcrowding: Give your plants enough space to grow and thrive. Overcrowding leads to poor airflow and can cause disease.

Not Pruning Regularly: Pruning helps remove dead wood and encourages better fruit production.

Ignoring Soil Requirements: Different berries need different soil conditions. Make sure to research the specific needs of each variety.

Tips for Growing Berries in Containers

If you have limited space, consider growing berries in containers. Here are some tips:

Use Large Containers: Choose large, well-drained containers to give the roots plenty of space.

Choose the Right Soil: Use acidic soil for blueberries and neutral soil for raspberries or blackberries.

Water Regularly: Container plants dry out faster than ground-planted ones, so water consistently.

How to Harvest Berries at the Right Time

Timing is key when harvesting berries. Pick them when they’re fully ripe for the best flavor and nutritional value. Overripe berries may attract pests, while underripe berries may lack flavor.

Pests and Diseases: How to Protect Your Berry Plants

Common pests that affect berries include aphids, spider mites, and birds. Use natural methods like neem oil or companion planting to deter pests. Additionally, make sure to remove diseased plant parts to prevent spreading.

Preserving Your Berries: Freezing, Canning, and More

Once you’ve harvested your berries, preserve them for future use. Freeze them, make jams, or can them to enjoy all year round.

Conclusion: Why You Should Grow Edible Berries

Growing edible berries is a fun, rewarding, and health-conscious hobby. Not only do you get to enjoy fresh, delicious fruit, but you also reap the numerous health benefits these little gems offer. Whether you're growing them in your garden or trying new varieties, berries are a great way to add flavor and nutrition to your life.

[housedeaubemarle]

FFXIV Write 2024 #14: Telling

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A whiff of sweetness in the air as one passes the kitchen – Cook and Olbont must be putting the finishing touches on the blood currant tart her ladyship had approved of this morning. Denisot is on hand to serve.

A creak in the stairway as one goes through a corridor – Bremmant is on his way to ensure the drawing room is ready for its occupants after dinner; coffee should be begun once dessert is brought up.

A wave of a skirt in the crack of the doorway one arrives at – Aeda is just about done replacing dinner plates with smaller ones meant for dessert, which means:

Marceaux silently glides into the dining room, gloved hands holding a decanter. He allows Aeda to move past him quietly, arms laden with empty plates and platters before he shuts the door.

“Dessert will be ready momentarily, ma’am, milord,” he says in his modulated baritone, moving around to the head of the table where he refills Remont’s glass of wine. The young man gives him a quiet "thank you", to which Marceaux bows slightly.

When the butler comes round to refill the Dowager’s glass, she nods in acknowledgement. Yet she says nothing to him, speaking to her son instead. “Blood currant tart, my dear boy – we may as well enjoy it while the summer lasts. Mr Ofanleitasyn says it will be the last of the season.”

A smile crosses Remont’s face, and it is genuine. “And here I thought you detested blood currants.”

“Nonsense. ‘Tis merely detestable when not prepared properly,” replies his mother with evident authority (as she always does).

Marceaux sets the decanter on the sideboard, taking up his position beside it. He keeps an eye on the chronometer on the wall, and half an ear on the conversation, just in case instructions need to be changed for the morrow. (Lord Remont usually wouldn't require dinner on the fifth nights of the week, spending it outside before returning late. A simple supper however is kept for him, with nocturnal Yisa being on hand to serve his lordship.) 

There is no need for alterations this time, judging from the conversation his masters are having. He does note however – with silent pleasure – that Lord Remont has been making an effort to spend at least a few more nights at home ever since the viscount left.

His ears pick up the subtle click clack of polished shoes across the floor outside. Wordlessly, he takes a few steps to open the door; sure enough, Denisot stands before him, holding a tray bearing a good-sized tart and a serving knife. 

“Just a touch too slow, Mr Gouvaire,” he murmurs. “Is your ankle giving you trouble still?”

A hint of a smile flickers on Denisot’s face. He replies, in an equally quiet tone, “Overdid it with the cleaning this afternoon, sir. Apologies. I’ll rest it properly tonight.”

Marceaux gives his subordinate a meaningful look – ‘you’d better’, it says – and nods. Denisot walks on in, leaving the butler to close the door again. He keeps watch on the process of serving, even if it’s just two of the family here and Denisot could do this blindfolded and asleep.

Good butlers, after all, must observe closely so they don’t need telling.

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end.

[kakivino]

Querciabella 2020 Chianti Classico

Proper barnyard intro, followed by black cherry, currants, violets, earth and soft wood tones. Medium-full, spicy and firm-ish on the palate, with darker core of ripe fruit, marked acidity and dusty tannins. Everything in place, just somewhat holding back and chalky in texture. Have enough Querciabella straight Chianti Classico under my belt to tell this is another ugly duckling. — ★★★½

Appellation: Chianti Classico Region: Chianti, Toscana, Italy Subzone: Greve, Lamole, Radda and Gaiole Cépage: 100% Sangiovese Abv: 14% Production: 170,000 Élevage: 12 months in French oak barriques and tonneaux (10% new), 3 months in bottle Distributor: Asiaeuro

Critic Reviews:

The 2020 Chianti Classico is bright, fresh and nicely lifted, with terrific precision and energy lending quite a bit of character. Bright red Sangiovese fruit, spice and a touch of blood orange are front and center. Even so, the 2020 appears to still be recovering from its bottling. That should not be an issue in another 6-12 months' time. This is the first vintage that includes fruit from parcel in Greve's Lamole district. Drink: 2024-2032. Antonio Galloni (Vinous, 06/2022) 92

The 2020 Chianti Classico is impressive and pure, with ripe black cherry, a hint of blue fruit, violets, and sweet herbs. It is medium to full-bodied, with supple fruit throughout, fine grained tannins, and a polished feel. It displays fresh acidity without any harsh edges, but it is mouthwatering and compels returning for more. This beautiful wine from Querciabella is drinking well now, and I imagine will continue to improve over the coming decade or more. Audrey Frick (Jeb Dunnuck, 01/2023) 93

Shows black cherry and plum fruit accented by orange peel, earth and spices. Delivers dusty tannins, which lend support as this firms up on the finish. Bruce Sanderson (Wine Spectator, 05/2023) 88

Lustrous mid ruby. Perfumed and concentrated on the nose and finely balanced on the palate. Lots of polished tannins and vibrant red fruit. Suave and long. Walter Speller (Jancis Robinson, 02/2023) 17.5

With an annual production of approximately 150,000 bottles, this is Querciabella’s calling card – and an impressive one at that. It also gives an incisive panoramic shot of the Chianti Classico region as it's a blend of estate vineyards in three different subzones. Bright and fresh, the 2020 annata emerges energetically out of the glass with exuberant and pure red cherry and currants. It gains intrigue with stylish touches of mocha, tarragon and truffles. It's full and vigorous yet light on its feet thanks to radiant acidity, while well-formed tannins lend just the right amount of chew. As suave as it is characterful. Michaela Morris (Decanter, 02/2023) 92

A delightfully tart nose is full of Rainier cherries and dried cranberries, with undertones of minerality and herbaceousness. The palate runs with the cherries and adds oranges to the mix, with a latent heat and a thrilling amount of acidity elevating a minty freshness through the finish. Danielle Callegari (Wine Enthusiast, 11/2023) 92

[surbhichauhan27]

Discover Manchester's Culinary Delights: Top Must-Try Local Dishes

Introduction

If you're in Manchester and looking to dive into its culinary scene, you're in for a treat. The local food in Manchester is a delightful mix of traditional favorites and modern twists. Whether you're a local or a visitor, these must-try dishes will give you a true taste of what the city has to offer.

The Classic Full English Breakfast

Start your day with a hearty Full English Breakfast. This traditional dish includes sausages, bacon, eggs, baked beans, tomatoes, mushrooms, and toast. Some places even add black pudding for an authentic touch. It's the perfect way to fuel up before exploring the city.

Manchester Tart

For a sweet treat, try the iconic Manchester Tart. This dessert features a flaky pastry base filled with raspberry jam, custard, and topped with coconut flakes. It's a nostalgic favorite that locals love and visitors quickly fall for.

Black Pudding

Black pudding might sound unusual, but it's a must-try for the adventurous eater. Made from pork blood, fat, and oatmeal, this savory pudding is typically enjoyed as part of a breakfast or on its own as a snack. It’s rich, flavorful, and distinctly Manchester.

Eccles Cake

Another local favorite is the Eccles Cake. These small, round pastries are filled with currants and spices, then topped with a sprinkling of sugar. They’re perfect with a cup of tea and are a great way to experience a bit of local history.

Fish and Chips

No visit to Manchester is complete without indulging in Fish and Chips. The fish is usually cod or haddock, battered and fried to golden perfection, served with crispy chips. Add a dash of salt and vinegar, and you’ve got a meal that’s both simple and satisfying.

The Lancashire Hotpot

The Lancashire Hotpot is a comforting dish, especially popular in the colder months. It’s a slow-cooked stew made with lamb, onions, and topped with sliced potatoes. It’s warm, filling, and tastes like home.

Vimto

While not a dish, Vimto is a drink you can't miss. This fruity soft drink was created in Manchester and is a beloved local staple. It’s made from a blend of grapes, raspberries, and blackcurrants, and can be enjoyed fizzy or still.

Conclusion

Manchester’s food scene is vibrant and diverse. Whether you're starting your day with a Full English Breakfast or enjoying an Eccles Cake with afternoon tea, the local food in Manchester will make your visit even more memorable. So, bring your appetite and get ready to explore the flavors of this fantastic city!

[fruitsmith]

21 White Fruits Name : A Comprehensive Guide

White fruits may not always catch the eye like their colorful counterparts, but they offer unique flavors and health benefits worth discovering. Join us as we delve into the realm of 21 white fruits, each with its own distinct characteristics and uses!

White Strawberry: Sweet and pineapple-like, packed with fiber and essential nutrients for overall health.

Banana: Versatile and nutrient-rich, great for digestion and blood sugar control.

Bosc Pear: Rich in fiber and antioxidants, promotes heart health and aids digestion.

White Peach: Supports skin health, eye health, and digestion, while reducing wrinkles.

Lychee: High in antioxidants, iron, and minerals, with potential health benefits against various diseases.

Mangosteen: Boosts metabolism and aids digestion, with healing properties for wounds and injuries.

White Guava: Tropical and hydrating, enhances digestion and boosts immunity.

Baobab: Anti-inflammatory and blood sugar control properties, ideal for desserts and smoothies.

Coconut: Strengthens bones and promotes overall health, with versatile culinary uses.

Dragon Fruit: Rich in nutrients, supports immunity, and improves hair health.

White Transparent Apple: Tart and succulent, great for pies, sauces, and skin health.

Snowberry: Refreshing and minty, offers antimicrobial effects for skin and hair health.

White Currant: Hydrating and rich in potassium and calcium, supports brain and heart health.

White Mulberry: Regulates blood sugar and cholesterol levels, perfect for salads and jams.

Soursop: Improves digestion, lowers blood sugar, and boosts immunity.

Noni Fruit: Alleviates joint pain, improves gum health, and lowers blood pressure.

Rambutan: Supports digestion and improves blood circulation, with antioxidant benefits.

Cherimoya: Regulates blood pressure, enhances immunity, and reduces cancer risk.

Pineberry: Rich in antioxidants and fiber, improves digestion and skin health.

White Wonder Watermelon: Hydrating and nutrient-rich, regulates body fluids and aids digestion.

Chinese White Pear: Immunity-boosting and blood sugar-stabilizing, perfect for salads and drinks.

In conclusion, white fruits are a treasure trove of health benefits, offering antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals for overall well-being. Don't overlook them—explore their flavors and enrich your health journey. And for the perfect gift, consider Fruitsmith's handpicked fruit gift pack, filled with love and goodness to brighten anyone's day.

[zwei-rhunen]

my cornbread and apple juice days are almost over

the blood currant tarts are still going strong though :')

[vapestersmokeshop]

Lemon Drop Salt Nic Vape Juice 30ML

Lemon Drop Salt Nic Vape Juice 30ML is a must-try for anyone who craves a delicious and refreshing vaping experience. This vape juice offers a perfect blend of premium ingredients and citrusy lemon flavor, providing a smooth and satisfying vaping experience. Each 30ML bottle of Lemon Drop Salt Nic Vape Juice is packed with high-quality ingredients, including nicotine salt, vegetable glycerin, and propylene glycol. The use of nicotine salt provides a smoother throat hit compared to traditional e-liquids, making it perfect for individuals who want to enjoy a higher nicotine concentration without experiencing harshness. Additionally, Lemon Drop Salt Nic Vape Juice is available in different nicotine strengths, making it an ideal option for vapers of all experience levels. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced vaper, you can choose the right nicotine strength that suits your needs. Lemon Drop Salt Nic Vape Juice 30ML Flavors: Banana: A sweet and creamy flavor of ripe and juicy bananas, providing a smooth and satisfying vaping experience. Black Cherry: A rich and bold flavor of dark cherries, providing a deep and delicious vaping experience. Black Currant: A tangy and flavorful flavor of black currants, providing a refreshing and unique vaping experience. Blood Orange: A citrusy and tangy flavor of blood oranges, providing a bright and refreshing vaping experience. Blue Raspberry: A sweet and tangy flavor of blueberries and raspberries, providing a juicy and flavorful vaping experience. Blueberry: A juicy and sweet flavor of ripe and fresh blueberries, providing a smooth and refreshing vaping experience. Double Lemon: A zesty and sour flavor of lemon, providing a bright and tangy vaping experience. Grape: A classic and fruity flavor of sweet and juicy grapes, providing a smooth and satisfying vaping experience. Grapefruit: A tangy and citrusy flavor of grapefruit, providing a refreshing and invigorating vaping experience. Green Apple: A crisp and juicy flavor of green apples, providing a refreshing and tart vaping experience. Lychee: A sweet and exotic flavor of lychee fruit, providing a unique and refreshing vaping experience. Mango: A juicy and tropical flavor of ripe and sweet mango, providing a delicious and refreshing vaping experience. Peach: A sweet and succulent flavor of ripe and juicy peaches, providing a smooth and refreshing vaping experience. Pineapple: A tangy and tropical flavor of juicy and fresh pineapples, providing a refreshing and exotic vaping experience. Pink Punch: A sweet and sour combination of pink lemonade and fruit punch, providing a juicy and flavorful vaping experience. Strawberry: A classic and sweet flavor of ripe and juicy strawberries, providing a smooth and refreshing vaping experience. Watermelon: A juicy and refreshing flavor of fresh and ripe watermelon, providing a smooth and satisfying vaping experience. Wild Berry: A delightful mix of different berries, including strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries, providing a delicious and fruity vaping experience. Read the full article

[mymainisacook]

Request: FFXIV Blood Currant Tarts

I waffled for waaaaaay too long on @salroase2 ‘s request, because I didn’t want to settle for a rolandberry cream cheese spread but fresh red currant berries are REALLY hard to come across. But then I looked closer at the recipe and realized the gelatin was likely to create jam or jelly from the currants and I felt stupid - mostly because currant jelly is so much easier to find. Once that was resolved I was able to get my hands on some and OFF WE WENT.

These particular tarts are something I like to call pull-apart tarts. Essentially, you bake the circles of puff pastry in the oven, allowing them to puff up tall. Then, you split the puffed bread into segments, resulting in a bunch of bite-size puff tarts. 

Let’s go!

~Ingredients~

2 sheets Puff Pastry

1 jar Red Currant jam or jelly (~12 oz.)

1 Egg, beaten

(Optional) Powdered Sugar or Whipped Cream, for topping

Prep Time: <10 min. | Total Bake Time: ~ 30 min.

Makes: ~24

~Instructions~

Step 1.) Preheat the oven to 400°F. Beat the egg in a bowl and set aside. 

Step 2.) Use a circular cookie cutter to cut the puff pastry into circles (I used a cookie cutter approx. 2.5-3″ in diameter.) Score the sides of the circles with a fork for maximum puffiness, if desired. Brush the tops of the circles with beaten egg and bake for about 15 - 20 min. or until the tops are a light to medium brown.

Step 3.) Allow the circles to cool for a couple of minutes, then comes the fun part! Each of the circles should have puffed up considerably, and should have some clear segmentation in the puffs. Target these segments and pull them apart horizontally so you have a bunch of thinner disks (I think the most segments I got out of a single circle was 4 segments). Don’t try to pull apart the puffs if they don’t look like they’ll give, I destroyed a few that way (they were delicious by themselves). When you’re done, you should have an ample number of puff disks like pictured below. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for any remaining batches of puff pastry.

Step 4.) Once the puff pastry has cooled a bit more, fill in the circles with spoonfuls of red currant jelly/jam. Don’t be surprised if you use up the entire jar. Top with powdered sugar or whipped cream if desired, and enjoy!

~Results~

Sweet, simple, delicious, and containing a very satisfying crunch! The roommates where chomping at the bit for me to photograph them so they could devour them all!

In Game Recipe

[mousegard]

it’s the edelgard-themed cocktail menu!

so i’ve gotten really into making cocktails, mainly due to living directly above a grocery store with a very well-stocked liquor section, and last year i went and made up a whole bunch of cocktails that reminded me of edelgard von fireemblem, the video game character who now lives rent-free in my brain as a result of me writing two million words of fanfiction about her over the past three years

recipes under the readmore:

Crimson Flower

1 oz Davide campari milano

1 oz Martini & Rossi sweet vermouth

3 oz Iamarca Prosecco sparkling wine

Splash of fresh-squeezed blood orange juice

A Negroni sbagliato, or “broken Negroni,” stirred and poured into a champagne flute or over ice in a highball glass and garnished with a blood orange wheel. The addition of sparkling wine in place of the traditional Negroni’s gin brings out a delicate and effervescent sweetness from within the bitter and bold notes of campari and sweet vermouth, balanced with a splash of fresh-squeezed and twice-strained blood orange juice.

Crest of Flames

0.75 oz Roku Japanese gin

0.75 oz Hendrick’s Lunar gin

1 oz Dolin dry vermouth

0.5 oz Martini & Rossi vermouth bianco

0.5 oz Italicus bergamot liqueur

A white Negroni with unique botanical flourishes, stirred and poured over ice into a lowball glass and garnished with a lemon peel. Boasts a crystal-clear color and a dry, rich flavor that combines sharp, striking notes of two unique gins for a strong, challenging taste.

Lady Hresvelg

1 oz G&J Greenall’s wild berry gin

0.5 oz Italicus bergamot liqueur

0.25 oz Rothman & Winter crème de violette

Pinch of fine sea salt

Lemon-lime soda to top

A gin cocktail with fragrant, tart berry and floral notes and a delicate lavender shade. Pour gin, liqueur, and crème de violette into a shaker together with ice, add a small pinch of salt, stir, and strain into a martini glass, then top with soda. Garnish with fresh raspberry, if desired.

Black Eagle

1.5 oz Kraken black spiced rum

1 oz Godiva dark chocolate liqueur

0.5 oz pomegranate juice, or to taste

2-3 maraschino cherries

A dessert martini with a wine-dark coloration and a smooth, sweet taste tempered by the bitterness of dark chocolate and acidity of pomegranate. Shaken or stirred and poured into a martini glass with a garnish of maraschino cherries. Add more pomegranate juice for a sweeter taste.

Bergamot Gin Sour

1 oz Hendrick’s gin

0.5 oz Italicus bergamot liqueur

0.75 oz lemon juice, freshly squeezed

1 oz Earl Grey simple syrup

1 egg white

A richly flavored dessert gin sour, with Earl Grey simple syrup providing a refreshing taste and egg white providing a creamy texture. Dry shake gin, lemon juice, syrup, and egg white for about 10-15 seconds, then add ice and shake until cold. Poor into a coupe or martini glass rimmed with sugar.

Flame Emperor

2 oz Fireball cinnamon whiskey

0.25 oz Wollersheim Distillery Old Fashioned syrup

2-3 dashes of Angostura aromatic bitters

Pomegranate 7-Up to top

2-3 Woodford Reserve bourbon cherries

A twisted, blasphemous hybrid of a bourbon Old Fashioned and a brandy Old Fashioned. Muddle cinnamon whiskey, Old Fashioned syrup, and bitters with bourbon cherries, shake with ice until chilled, pour over ice into a lowball glass, and top with soda. Garnish with a cherry and orange wedge. The cinnamon whiskey’s sweetness pairs with the characteristic herbs and spices of Angostura bitters to evoke the Old Fashioned while producing a distinctive burn.

Enbarr 1175

1 oz Hendrick’s gin

0.5 oz lemon juice, freshly squeezed

0.5 oz Earl Grey simple syrup

0.5 oz Mathilde Liqueur black currant liqueur

3 oz Iamarca Prosecco sparkling wine

An effervescent brunch cocktail with a boozier kick to it than a traditional mimosa. Add gin, lemon juice, and Earl Grey simple syrup to a shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled, then strain into a champagne flute. Top with champagne, stir gently, and garnish with a lemon twist.

Lady Hresvelg & Tonic

1 oz G&J Greenall’s wild berry gin

0.25 oz Rothman & Winter crème de violette

Juice from one lemon wedge

Tonic water to top

A classic gin and tonic with a splash of floral fragrance and a striking lavender color. Pour gin and crème de violette into a glass over ice, squeeze one lemon wedge, stir, and top with your preferred tonic water.

Adrestian Old Fashioned

2 oz Evan Williams Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey

0.5 oz Earl Grey simple syrup

Dash of Angostura aromatic bitters

Dash of Fee Brothers West Indian orange bitters

A classic Old Fashioned tinged with the distinctive citrus and floral notes of Earl Grey tea. Pour simple syrup, bitters, and bourbon together in an Old Fashioned glass, add ice, and stir well. For a stronger Earl Grey taste, steep one tablespoon of tea leaves per one cup of bourbon overnight and use it in the cocktail.

Perfect Teatime

1 oz Seagrams extra dry gin

0.5 oz honey vanilla simple syrup

0.5 oz lemon juice, freshly squeezed

2 dashes of Fee Brothers West Indian orange bitters

1 cup Earl Grey tea

A sharp, heady twist on a soothing cup of bergamot tea that goes down smooth. Mix gin, liqueur, syrup, and lemon juice into 10-12 oz of boiling water with one Earl Grey teabag. Add bitters. Let steep for three minutes before removing the bag. Serve and drink hot.

How to make Earl Grey simple syrup

Bring 4 oz water and 0.5 cup sugar to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and add 2 tbsp Earl Grey tea leaves, 3 dashes of orange bitters, and the peel of 1 lemon. Let steep for 30 minutes and strain into a bottle. Keep refrigerated.

How to make honey vanilla simple syrup

Bring 4 oz water and 0.5 cup sugar to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and add 1 tbsp vanilla extract and 1 tbsp honey. Let steep for 30 minutes and strain into a bottle. Keep refrigerated.