#grilled cheese 101

[tooquirkytolose]

With grilled cheese it's acceptable to add 1 singular extra ingredient to it and still by rights call it a grilled cheese but now it's a ____grilled cheese. You add kimchi it's a kimchi grilled cheese, you add bacon it's a bacon grilled cheese

but WATCH OUT!

depending on what protein you add you've just turned your grilled cheese into a melt, as with the ubiquitous tuna and patty. And if you add 2 or more fillings other than the cheese, well then brother you've just got a grilled sandwhich and have strayed too far from God's light

[gamerwoo]

dumb/random things skz would do while ur dating

a/n: don’t ask me what this is or why i came up w it these are just Thoughts That I Have Sometimes 

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chan: if he has spare time and gets bored, he’ll splice up voicemails or voice messages you’ve sent him to make you say random shit and then he sends it to you out of nowhere with absolutely zero context. it could be anywhere from the raunchiest, dirtiest things you’ve ever heard, to just straight up dumb things, to him making you say how amazing and great he is and how much you love him. either way, he thinks he’s hilarious

minho: literally just stares at you for no reason. you’re on your phone across the room and he’s staring. just deadpan staring. and once you notice and make eye contact he gives you a mean look like you were staring at him first and he’s mad about it. even after you look away, he’s still staring. if you ask what he wants he’ll be like “why tf are you staring at me?? get a hobby, freak”

changbin: actually expects you to open doors for him and pull out his chair and lay your jacket out over a puddle. if you don’t, he just stares at you and eyes the thing he wanted you to do for him. obviously you’d never put your jacket over a puddle when he could literally walk around it but he’ll scoff and dramatically roll his eyes and make some comment about “guess romance really is dead” or something dumb

hyunjin: maybe he used to actually sketch you really nicely at one point but now he’s comfortable with you and now the only times he draws you is a really rough and quick sketch that’s so poorly done and it’s always you making ugly faces and he just slides it over to you and goes “this is you rn" and it’s you looking very pissed off and with a unibrow and you’re shrimp-backing so hard

jisung: keeps making those powerpoint presentations for you about different topics but he only makes them between like 11pm-3am so the farther into it he gets, the weirder it gets and the less sense it makes. usually the topics don’t really make sense either, though. like the time he showed you ‘101 reasons why you should still love me as a worm :)’. but there was the time he presented you with ‘69 reasons why i love you’ and even though 25% of them were weird things like ‘your breath smells normal’ and ‘you haven’t committed a felony so i don’t have to have a long distance relationship with someone in prison’ you still thought it was pretty sweet

felix: if you think he won’t act like those cringey gamer couples, you’re so fucking wrong. whether he’s doing it ironically or seriously, he’s going to drag you into his shenanigans. your names on different games have to match. they’ve been shit like ‘their dps / his pocket’ and 'grilled cheese / tomato soup’ to unhinged things like ‘mike huchie / mike hunt’ and ‘blowing smoke / smoke’. he always thinks it’s so fucking funny but you want to die. your discord names are ‘their daddy / his kitten’ and whenever you change it, he changes it back

seungmin: he does literally anything and pretends it wasn’t him. plays with your hair while you’re cooking dinner, but when you turn to look at him, he looks around and starts whistling. he’ll knock your closed water bottle straight out of your hand for no reason and then shrug at you like it was the fucking wind. even when he kisses your cheek he’ll gasp and be like “who did that?”

jeongin: he’ll act cute or whatever when he wants something but god forbid you do it back. the amount of judging he’ll do will make you want to leave the house. “please don’t ever do that again, you’re embarrassing me” as if you didn’t just copy everything he’s ever done to you. he’s gone so far as to pretend he doesn’t know you out in public over this. only he can be cute to get his way. if you do it, it’s cringe

[rockethorse]

Stocking Stuffer 1/5: A Bajillion Random Painting Recolours

Happy Holidays to all! While I'm proud that last year I finally managed to achieve a longtime goal of sharing a full TS2 Advent Calendar, I'm simply not gonna be able to pull it off this year. Nonetheless, the holidlay spirit has encouraged me to finish up and share a couple of things before the end of the year! I'll be sharing five little gifts over the next few arbitrary days. First up: A BUNCH of Maxis painting recolours.

One recolour each of A/B/C Stroke (yes, I still enjoy playing with these as three separate paintings) using vintage matchbook covers designed by Saul Bass for The Ohio Match Company.

Two recolours +frames for Abstrutionism; "Poppy Cake" by Adolf Fényes (1910), and then this edit of Christina's World by Andrew Wyeth (1948) to include Bella Goth (the original Tumblr poster has deactivated).

A recolour of Anonymous Masterpiece with these two digital paintings by user chestnutroan featuring their farmer Sim and his two alien daughters.

One recolour of the Arghist Soldier with "Friday Nights" by Deborah DeWit (2006), perfect for your novel-enthusiast Sims' reading nook.

One recolour of City Skyline with a fruit & veg painting by Twitter user snail_soup (you can buy a real print of this too if you like it!)

One recolour of the Fourth Element wall scroll with "From Stardust to Stardust - Raccoon" by user ArtOfMienda.

Four Vegetables recoloured with four deliciously juicy tomato paintings by artist Leah Gardner.

Geometry 101 recoloured with a beautiful palette knife painting by Lynn Boggess.

Two recolours of Grilled Cheese (you all know what Grilled Cheese looks like, c'mon); one vintage ad for Hollywood Diet bread which I cleaned/redrew to remove text/graphics, and then "Cloud Rows" by Ivan Eyre (2004).

In The Beginning (+frame) recoloured with "Little Thief" by Courtney / Trash Kitty Art (also available as an affordable IRL print).

Kitten vs. Yarn (+frame) recoloured with this goache painting by user ieafy.

"Until Tonight" by Mark Grantham (2019) slapped on Lady On Red.

Two recolours of Living Room; "Midwestern Summer Fun" by user ink-the-artist (you may wanna zoom in for a surprise), then "Girl On A Swing" (2000) by Andrew Macara.

One recolour of Marketing Print with the Beatles as drawn by other Beatles. I don't remember who drew who because I'm actually not much of a Beatles fan but I thought these sketches were really darling.

In Memory of Johnny Gnome (+frame) recoloured with a piece by Emma Roulette.

A recolour of My First Holiday with art from Twitter user heikala_art.

On Pointed Toes (+frame) recoloured with this digital painting by Twitter user catwheezie.

I fell in love with this Guinness ad so I tweaked it from the photo to fit on the Route 66 poster, then made an accompanying Simlish option.

A single Scruffles recolour (+frame) with this adorable cow illustration by Twitter user poodlewool.

Four recolours of the Sim Noir pop art print; three pieces by Al Parker I found through this Tweet (with some English removed) and then an edit of the original painting to look passingly familiar...

Two recolours (+frames) of Snoozing Enemies; "The Cat on the Pillow" by Adolf von Becker, and "Sleeping Sasha" by Lena Rivo.

Stiller Life (+frame) recoloured with this oil painting of McDonalds by artist Noah Verrier.

Two recolours (+frames) of Stumped Hound; "Shadow" by Tianyi Zhou and "cat falling off table" by user anasauruss.

The Muse recoloured with this Juxtapoz magazine cover by artist Josh Courlas.

And lastly, three recolours of Untitled (the Bella Goth pop art painting) with works by Hiroshi Nagai.

Download All Paintings @ SFS

[momphineasandferbmadeablog]

people who complain about milo murphy’s law upsetting the phineas and ferb timeline/continuity are the weakest link in the fandom imo. like are you just going to ignore how fractured and inconsistent the pnf timeline already is?

doofenshmirtz gets a different ending depending on which episode you watch — the owca files or doof 101. and both of those contradict all the holiday episodes that take place after the summer but still have doof being evil. they progress from having flip phones to smart phones over the course of one summer. perry is consistently referred to as male but also sweats milk and is believed to be able to lay an egg (yes trans but also inconsistent writing). candace is once mentioned to be allergic to dairy but is then shown eating it dozens of times, her favorite food is even grilled cheese. there is a giant forcefield protecting the galaxy from aliens but they somehow get through it in catu.

the timeline was never consistent in the first place. it’s an episodic cartoon. get over it.

[mybeingthere]

American painter Rae Klein (b. 1995) graduated in 2017 with a BFA in Painting from Eastern Michigan University. She continues to live and work in Michigan.

"When Klein was young, she liked drawing, but didn’t make anything of it. The idea of living as a working artist was a dream with no roadmap. Her father was a heavy equipment operator for Holland, a small city on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, who would plow the snow off the roads in the difficult Midwest winters. Her mother is an administrative assistant at a company that makes test chambers. When Klein graduated high school, she decided to study nursing at Eastern Michigan University, even as she sensed it wouldn’t work out.

“I was in nursing 101 and looking around at all these people, and I was thinking like, these people are going to be really good at this. And I’m starting to feel like maybe I’m not,” Klein told ARTnews the day before her exhibition at Silverman, titled “The Comfort in Calamity,” opened.

Just after starting college, she began working as an illustrator for campus dining, which included such tasks as drawing the school mascot eating a grilled cheese. The experience opened her eyes to the idea that art could be a legitimate career path, so she enrolled in an art class.

“That was my first experience with painting and it was such a weight off my shoulders to be like, Okay, maybe this is a real thing,” said Klein."

https://www.artnews.com/.../rae-klein-instagram-jessica.../

[robbybirdy]

Dorothy's Journal Page 101: Rumors

Dear Future self,

I can’t believe Kat did that to me. She told everyone that I liked grilled cheese way too much. I don’t even like it a little bit, why would she tell people that?

[reprisalet]

𝙧𝙚𝙮𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙙𝙡𝙖𝙣.

personal information

gender: cis male

age: 101

height: 6’0”

crest/holy blood: N/A

class: heron laguz (default POR/RD class)

affiliation: knights of seiros, newly-united kingdom of the bird laguz tribes 

personal history

Begnion Year 548 - born to King of Herons Lorazieh of Serenes Forest and his wife, the second-youngest of at least four children (Rafiel and Lillia older, Leanne younger); he had a fairly uneventful upbringing as a prince within the forest, and during his childhood years he and his younger sister fostered a friendship with King Naesala of Kilvas

Begnion Year 625 - Massacre of Serenes forest, the people of the Begnion massacred the herons of Serenes as ‘revenge’ for an empress the herons never murdered; Reyson and his father were, at the time, assumed to be the only survivors; rescued by King Tibarn of Phoenicis and sheltered along with his father within the kingdom of hawks

Begnion Year 626 - piracy and pillaging perpetuated by the Hawk and Raven Tribes against the Begnion Empire (by hawks) and all human ships (by ravens), actively encouraged by Reyson, as acts of vengeance for the massacre

Bengion Year 645 - Mad King’s War, Reyson:

is sold into slavery by Naesala, manages to escape the estate of Duke Tanas

reunites with his sister (Leanne) in what he still considers a genuinely miraculous occurrence

reconciles with Begnion after Empress Sanaki’s heartfelt apology and began early steps in mending beorc-laguz relations

joins with the Greil Mercenaries/Crimean Army and aids Princess Elincia in reclaiming her occupied homeland

Begnion Year 646 - End/aftermath of the Mad King’s War; returns to Phoenicis with Tibarn

Begnion Year 648 - Laguz Alliance goes to war with Begnion Empire, Reyson (and Serenes by extension) allies with the Laguz Alliance, fighting against Begnion and the Kingdom of Daein, until such time as the war escalated far enough to wake the goddess Ashera

Begnion Year 648-49 - After the reversal of Ashera’s Judgment, Reyson assists the newly united bird tribes in making their home in Serenes under King Tibarn; he finds himself well-suited to politics

Begnion Year 649/Imperial Year 1181 - took a position at Garreg Mach Monastery as a Knight of Seiros in pursuit of self-betterment and growth, to see/experience the word beyond the borders of Tellius

personal information

interests. harp-playing, other instruments, singing, gardening, training, flower pressing likes. open skies, ocean breeze, father/siblings, neutral colors, forest animals, seeing combat dislikes. enclosed spaces, dark places, time-wasting, being perceived as weak status. second prince of serenes / knight of seiros close allies. tibarn, naesala, leanne, rafiel, ike, janaff, ulki (toa-specific friends tba as he forms more rp connections)

dining hall preferences

[ or: maybe just don’t invite him to dine with you if there’s meat involved ]

likes. Sweet Bun Trio, Peach Sorbet, Country-Style Red Turnip Plate okay. Saghert and Cream, Vegetable Pasta Salad, Vegetable Stir-Fry dislikes. Beast Meat Teppanyaki, Pickled Rabbit Skewers, Daphnel Stew, Gronder Meat Skewers, Derdriu-Style Fried Pheasant, Onion Gratin Soup, Grilled Herring, Fish and Bean Soup, Fruit and Herring Tart, Fisherman’s Bounty, Fish Sandwich, Two-Fish Saute, Bourgeois Pike, Sauteed Jerky, Spicy Fish and Turnip Stew, Sweet and Salty Whitefish Saute, Super-Spicy Fish Dango, Sauteed Pheasant and Eggs, Garreg Mach Meat Pie, Cheesy Verona Stew, Pickled Seafood and Vegetables, Gautier Cheese Gratin, Cabbage and Herring Stew, Small Fish Skewers, Fried Crayfish

dining hall quotes

favorite dish. “i could eat this every day and never tire of it.” other dish. “i’m happy to have been invited to dine with you.” least favorite dish. “unfortunately i cannot eat this. please, have my portion. no—i insist. i’ll not repeat my mistakes.” with tibarn. “it has been some time since we have been able to sit down and have a meal together, hasn’t it? we should do this more often.” with naesala. “careful. this one will steal the food from your plate if you turn away.” with rafiel or leanne. “is the food to your liking? here, let me fetch us more.”

teatime guide

favorite tea: sweet-apple blend, honeyed-fruit blend conversation topics: a place you’d like to visit. animals around the monastery. capable comrades. close calls. dining partners. dreamy knights. gardening mishaps. hopes for your future. music. our first meeting. overcoming weaknesses. past laughs. plans for the future. the view from the bridge. the last battle. working together. you seem different. you’re doing great work. 

teatime quotes

greeting. “thank you for inviting me. i will admit, i haven’t taken much time to relax lately. this should help.” favorite tea. “ah, this is delicious. i’ll be wanting a second cup soon.”

BEING OBSERVED.

“did you need something? my wings are unusual here, i know, but don’t stare too long or i’ll suspect ill intent.”

“keep staring at me like that and you’ll be wearing this tea soon enough.”

“oh? can i help you with something?”

QUIPS.

“i see.” 

“let me see that.”

“mhm.”

“what’s in these desserts…?”

“ah, do you hear that? the wind blowing through the trees…”

FINAL COMMENT.

“i think that some of the others are still worried about me. if someone mentions it, tell them i’m fine, would you?” answer: sigh, admonish

“the architecture here is rather imposing, is it not? why do temples to goddesses always reach so… high?” answer: chat

“it pains me to admit it, but I used to be a bit… hot-headed. i believe i’ve calmed down since meeting ike. why are you giving me that look? if you think I’m bad now, just know i was once worse.” answer: laugh, praise

“fódlan’s goddess seems so distant. but she hears prayers given through song, so if you require a strong voice to add melody to your own, i am here.”  answer: blush, nod

“i have a lot of work to do, for the knights. it’s nice to actually be able to give back for once, rather than just be assisted by others.” answer: disagree

“there’s a lot more room to fly than you might think in this place. borrow a mount from the stables and take to the skies with me sometime.” answer: chat, nod

END QUOTE.

“i’ll admit it, a break like this was good for me. invite me again sometime, won’t you?”

gift guide

favorite gifts. carnation, watering can, training weight, owl feather disliked gifts. smoked meat, hunting dagger

GIFT QUOTES.

disliked gift. “you’re… uh... it was very kind of you to think of me.” liked gift. “for me? i don’t know what to say.” favorite gift. “i will treasure this. now what shall i get you in return?”

lost items

item one. silver bracelet. description. an ornate piece of silver jewelry. the metal knotwork is like nothing you’ve ever seen. though it appears delicate, it shows no sign of breaking when held. location found. knights’ quarters common area.

item two. sheet music. description. heavily annotated sheet music, clearly handwritten and many-times revised. written using the grand staff, so this likely belongs to a pianist or harpist. location found. chapel.

item three. white feather. description. what a pretty feather! but you haven’t seen any all-white birds around the monastery, have you? location found. bridge.

LOST ITEM QUOTES.

owner. “ah, yes, that is mine. embarrassing that i misplaced it so easily.” not owner. “is this a joke? do you think i would own something like that?”

monastery lines

choir practice. “there is something nostalgic about this. now if only these students could all actually harmonize…” cooking. “i’m not very good at this. but let’s see, if we add this… and a little of this…”

tutoring

INSTRUCT.

bad. “i will get it next time!” great. “just so.” great. “i understand now.” perfect. “i will continue with this momentum.” when praised. “this was the result of my determination, that’s all.”

CHORES.

stable duty. “let’s get this done quickly. the horses are well taken care of, but we can always improve upon what comes before. if you like, i can tell you which horses like you best.”

weeding / clearing rubble. “this is rather intense work, is it not? but i will not drag you down.”

sky watch. “how high can you fly? i think we will have a better view if we go this way.” ( with tibarn ) “we’re to patrol together? then i will stay by your side. lead on.”

CERTIFICATION EXAMS.

failed. “how embarrassing… i will endeavor to improve for next time.” passed. “i’m pleased with this result. should i get back to work?”

LECTURE QUESTIONS.

approach. “pardon me…” question. “I have been told by a number of people recently that they are… concerned with how close to the front lines I am getting. While I recognize my own limitations, I simply can’t provide any useful support from the back. Also, I do not want to be given special treatment. How should I best allay their concerns?”

> “i’ll put you where you’ll be of the most use.” ( best answer ) > “people are just worried about you. you need to understand where they’re coming from.” ( worst answer ) > “there are many things to keep track of on the battlefield. let your friends know that the circumstances may change from moment to moment, but that you trust them and expect them to trust you, too.” ( ok answer )

UPDATE GOALS.

“i’m very interested in the faith magic of this land. there are many ways to heal a wound, and i want to become better at them. would you give me a chance to explore how it reacts with my galdrar, and help me with this method of study?”

LEVEL UP.

zero to two stats up. “forgive me… i have disappointed myself most of all…” three or four stats up. “i am improving, though this battle is rather chaotic.” five stats up. “ah, there is strength within me after all.” six stats up. “i feel as though i can keep fighting. the spirit of order is with me, it seems.” upon reaching max lvl. “i think… i may be at my peak. a shame.”

NEW SKILL.

“i’ll put this to good use.” “i'm learning much.” “now tell me what to do with this.”

RECLASSING.

“If this is the path to true strength, I will follow it.”

battle quotes

white clouds chapter one. three houses  retreat quote ( mock battle )

“ugh… forgive me, but i’ve exhausted myself with this…”

white clouds chapter two. familiar scenery first kill

“oh, my. did i… actually do that?”

WHEN SELECTED.

full/high hp. “show me where to go.” medium hp. “i’m fine. don’t give me special treatment.” low hp. “i can keep going… i’m not weak…”

ENEMY MISSES.

“not quite!”

CRITICAL ATTACK.

“get back!” “unforgivable!”

GAMBIT.

“well, how about we try this? follow my lead, now.” “we are stronger together.”

GAMBIT BOOST.

“let me lend you my voice!”

DEFEATED ENEMY.

“oh…”

ALLY DEFEATS ENEMY.

“well done!” “impressive.”

ALLY HEALS/RALLIES.

“i will repay you.”

DEATH/RETREAT QUOTES.

casual. “ugh... i've done all i can to help you... forgive me for retreating early…”

classic. “so this is as far as i go… rafiel, leanne, father… forgive me, i did not mean to reduce our numbers further…”

advice box

question. “since coming here, i have received a number of meaningless compliments on my appearance. despite what hard work i have been doing as a knight, it seems my wings or my face are the only things people notice. it… is reminiscent of a rather unpleasant time. how do i quickly convey that i’m not an object to be coveted?”

> people are only paying you compliments because they’re intimidated by you. don’t be so uptight.

> try punching them in the nose.

> you don’t owe them any politeness. just tell them firmly to leave you be and don’t start a fight.

[hemanuely]

Recolors Para The Sims 2 (Parte 12)

1# [Amovitam] ~I need to use the bathroom~ set

~I need to use the bathroom~ set - Amovitam's Dream Town — LiveJournal

2# TSS-Surfer Bedroom Recolours

Mod The Sims - TSS-Surfer Bedroom Recolours

3# Four Grilled Cheese Posters - on NL's "GrilledCheese"

Mod The Sims - Four Grilled Cheese Posters - on NL's "GrilledCheese" mesh

4# Futuristic Sunset - 6 recolours of OFB Geometry

Mod The Sims - Futuristic Sunset - 6 recolours of OFB Geometry 101

5# Futuristic Architecture Recolour of Bon Voyage Travel Keeper

Mod The Sims - Futuristic Architecture Recolour of Bon Voyage Travel Keeper

6# Disney Princess Portraits ~ Two NL recolors feat. art by Claire Hummel

Mod The Sims - Disney Princess Portraits ~ Two NL recolors feat. art by Claire Hummel

7# Nine Large Disney Princess Prints ~ NL recolors feat. art by Claire Hummel

Mod The Sims - Nine Large Disney Princess Prints ~ NL recolors feat. art by Claire Hummel

8# Elegant Disney Princess Paintings ~ AL recolors feat. art by Claire Hummel

Mod The Sims - Elegant Disney Princess Paintings ~ AL recolors feat. art by Claire Hummel

9# Two Art Recolors: honoring Black History

Mod The Sims - Two Art Recolors: honoring Black History

10# Easels Galore Set 1

The Sims Resource - Easels Galore Set 1

[theyareweird]

Monster High: Home Ick

In this class, students are thaught basic food and home maintainance subjects. Also, the school televisions have a broadcast where students cook recipes alive. (In this case unalive). Basiclly, class cirruculum includes:

Basic potions, concoctions and mixture.

Proper use and care of cauldrons and ovens.

Practical stitching and sewing technique.

Issues and careers in Home Ick.

Mad food sciences, Monster biology and food choices.

Location

In the game, New Ghoul in School, Home ick is located on Level 1 of the West Hall. It’s next to the Ghouls restroom. There’s a plate of food, pots and pans next to the door. Inside, the room is split into two with a wall separating both areas. The first half is the classroom and the second half is the kitchen. However, in the Ghoul Spirit game, Home Ick is near the second floor Main Hall. The single room contains ovens and old sewing machines.

Faculty

Beyond a fridge and oven kitchen appliances, there are utensils, cauldrons and pans. In addition to sewing machines, there are sewing boxes filled with sewing needles, thread, cloths and other equipment. On schoolgrounds, there's a cottage where students showcase their term projects. In the game, New Ghoul in School the school has a cooking club as an extracurricular activity. It's members include: Bonita Femur, Deuce Gorgon, Invisi Billy and Elissabat.

Finals

From the episode, Home Ick Frankie bakes a Living Gigerbreadman. Since Cleo and Clawdeen cook meals similar to their characters, their final assigntment is most likely cooking a family recipe.

Family Recipes

The Living Gingerman recipe belongs to the Stein family. It's a Gingerbread Man animated in Stein fashion.

The Pyramid Cake recipe belongs to the De Nile family. It's basically cake pieces shaped into a pyramid.

The Dog Biscuits recipe belongs to the Wolf family. From the color, it's likely vanilla cookies shaped like bones with a woof stamped on them.

Assignments

In this class, students are assigned different types of meals and sewing assigntments. The sewing assigntments include: Sewing 101 and Stitching.

Food Recipes

Sceamy Mac-n-Cheese In New Ghoul in School, the name is a word play for Mac-n-Cheese. It's unknown if this recipe is used in Home Ick class.

Cajun Fried Swamp Dragon Tail is an assignment in Ghoul Spirit.

Eye-Scream is a word play for ice cream. It's mentioned in New Ghoul in School but it's unknown if this recipe is in the class curriculum.

Fresh Garden Snake Salad In Ghoul Spirit, the recipe is a salad with snakes as protein.

Scarrrot Soup is a soup made from scarrots in New Ghoul in School.

Grilled Squish Sandwich In Ghoul Spirit, the recipe is the counterpart of a grilled cheese sandwich.

Scareghetti In New Ghoul in School, the recipe is special spaghetti with garlic in the sauce. The name is word play for spaghetti. It's unknown if this recipe is in the class cirruculum.

Shocklate Cookies In New ghoul in School, the name is word play for chocolate cookies.

Steak and Fright In Ghoul Spirit, the recipe is fried beef and squid, served on gravy-looking sauce.

Ingredients

Candy Eyeballs is mentioned in the episode, Bad Zituation. Eating them causes pimples.

Scarrot In New Ghoul in School the name is word play for carrot.

Vinegrrr is word play for vinegar.

[oonajaeadira]

Not looking for asks, I answered them all under the cut out of boredom.

Feel free to reblog the OG list for your own games!

1. coffee mugs, teacups, wine glasses, water bottles, or soda cans?

2. chocolate bars or lollipops?

3. bubblegum or cotton candy?

4. how did your elementary school teachers describe you? creative and daydreamy

5. do you prefer to drink soda from soda cans, soda bottles, plastic cups or glass cups?

6. pastel, boho, tomboy, preppy, goth, grunge, formal or sportswear?

7. earbuds or headphones?

8. movies or tv shows?

9. favorite smell in the summer? someone grilling

10. game you were best at in p.e.? rope climbing

11. what you have for breakfast on an average day? nothing

12. name of your favorite playlist? 101 faves

13. lanyard or key ring?

14. favorite non-chocolate candy? sour patch kids

15. favorite book you read as a school assignment? Huckelberry Finn

16. most comfortable position to sit in? half repose on my enormous couch with lots of pillows

17. most frequently worn pair of shoes? right now it's my oboz boots

18. ideal weather? autumn. 55 degrees, cloudy, breezy.

19. sleeping position? stomach.

20. preferred place to write (i.e., in a note book, on your laptop, sketchpad, post-it notes, etc.)?

21. obsession from childhood? stuffed animals

22. role model? pedro pascal

23. strange habits? not to me

24. favorite crystal? botswanna agate or flower agate

25. first song you remember hearing? i can't remember that far back

26. favorite activity to do in warm weather? sit in the shade and read

27. favorite activity to do in cold weather? sit under blankets and read

28. five songs to describe you? swell window by zee avi. she's a rebel by green day. medication by karaocake. bitch by sincola. dreaming my dreams by the cranberries.

29. best way to bond with you? crafts. also, teach me to cook.

30. places that you find sacred? my altar space. any stage. minneapolis institute of art. the met. my local bathhouse spa. the haunted mansion. the house on the rock. the museum of jurassic technology. lakewood cemetery. pere lachase cemetery. kyoto.

31. what outfit do you wear to kick ass and take names? black sweater with designer holes, neon blue shirt underneath, grey skinny pants, burgandy high-top vans with japanese obi-cloth laces.

32. top five favorite vines? i can't remember that far back

33. most used phrase in your phone? balls

34. advertisements you have stuck in your head? the old folgers commercial. except I regularly replace "folgers" with just about anything else. "the best part of waking up, is ice cream in your cup."

35. average time you fall asleep? 3am

36. what is the first meme you remember ever seeing? i can't remember that far back

37. suitcase or duffel bag?

38. lemonade or tea?

39. lemon cake or lemon meringue pie?

40. weirdest thing to ever happen at your school? my high school was round. and boring. but it was round.

41. last person you texted? someone on my artist team

42. jacket pockets or pants pockets?

43. hoodie, leather jacket, cardigan, jean jacket or bomber jacket?

44. favorite scent for soap? lemon

45. which genre: sci-fi, fantasy or superhero?

46. most comfortable outfit to sleep in? tshirt and boxer briefs

47. favorite type of cheese? goat

48. if you were a fruit, what kind would you be? cherry

49. what saying or quote do you live by? "How terribly sad it is that people are made in such a way that they get used to something as extraordinary as living."  --Jostein Gaarder

50. what made you laugh the hardest you ever have? a chicken playing hamlet

51. current stresses? getting ready for a working vacation

52. favorite font? anything legible

53. what is the current state of your hands? they are typing on a keyboard.

54. what did you learn from your first job? processed cheese is disgusting.

55. favorite fairy tale? the little mermaid. the real one.

56. favorite tradition? pretty much everything that happens in october.

57. the three biggest struggles you’ve overcome? coming to realize that I'm white and middle class in america and while my so-called struggles are valid to me, they are ridiculous in the grand scheme of things.

58. four talents you’re proud of having? story shaping. aesthetic. tarot reading. being able to pick up instruments and play them fairly easily.

59. if you were a video game character, what would your catchphrase be? balls.

60. if you were a character in an anime, what kind of anime would you want it to be? ghibli

61. favorite line you heard from a book/movie/tv show/etc.? "hard to make a stew when the meat keeps looking up at you" from hold me now by elastica

62. seven characters you relate to? molly grue. javi gutierrez. amelie. bmo. alias grace. kaylee frye. ahsoka tano.

63. five songs that would play in your club? love train by the o'jays. the magic position by patrick wolf. high on you by survivor. abc/123 by jackson five. half asleep by school of seven bells.

64. favorite website from your childhood? you're assuming i was born after 1990. You would be wrong.

65. any permanent scars? just on my heart. and a few from a childhood bout with chicken pox.

66. favorite flower(s)? poppies. tulips. lupine.

67. good luck charms? i have many. be more specific.

68. worst flavor of any food or drink you’ve ever tried? beer.

69. a fun fact that you don’t know how you learned? it takes 29 people to be in the same room for a 50/50 chance of one of them having the same birthday as you

70. left or right handed?

71. least favorite pattern? american political elections

72. worst subject? sports.

73. favorite weird flavor combo? jalapeno and raspberry jam.

74. at what pain level out of ten (1 through 10) do you have to be at before you take an advil or ibuprofen? i'm allergic to those, so, keep counting i guess

75. when did you lose your first tooth? youth

76. what’s your favorite potato food (i.e. tater tots, baked potatoes, fries, chips, etc.)? potatoes

77. best plant to grow on a windowsill? basil

78. coffee from a gas station or sushi from a grocery store?

79. which looks better, your school id photo or your driver’s license photo?

80. earth tones or jewel tones?

81. fireflies or lightning bugs?

82. pc or console?

83. writing or drawing?

84. podcasts or talk radio?

84. barbie or polly pocket?

85. fairy tales or mythology?

86. cookies or cupcakes?

87. your greatest fear? centipedes

88. your greatest wish? to work with pedro pascal

89. who would you put before everyone else? pedro pascal

90. luckiest mistake? my life is a series of them. don't make me choose.

91. boxes or bags? i refuse to choose

92. lamps, overhead lights, sunlight or fairy lights?

93. nicknames? i use them a lot in reader fic.

94. favorite season? autumn

95. favorite app on your phone? pocket casts

96. desktop background? a picture i took at the paris catacombs

97. how many phone numbers do you have memorized? 3

98. favorite historical era? the italian renaissance is pretty dope

weird asks that say a lot

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1. coffee mugs, teacups, wine glasses, water bottles, or soda cans?

2. chocolate bars or lollipops?

3. bubblegum or cotton candy?

4. how did your elementary school teachers describe you?

5. do you prefer to drink soda from soda cans, soda bottles, plastic cups or glass cups?

6. pastel, boho, tomboy, preppy, goth, grunge, formal or sportswear?

7. earbuds or headphones?

8. movies or tv shows?

9. favorite smell in the summer?

10. game you were best at in p.e.?

11. what you have for breakfast on an average day?

12. name of your favorite playlist?

13. lanyard or key ring?

14. favorite non-chocolate candy?

15. favorite book you read as a school assignment?

16. most comfortable position to sit in?

17. most frequently worn pair of shoes?

18. ideal weather?

19. sleeping position?

20. preferred place to write (i.e., in a note book, on your laptop, sketchpad, post-it notes, etc.)?

21. obsession from childhood?

22. role model?

23. strange habits?

24. favorite crystal?

25. first song you remember hearing?

26. favorite activity to do in warm weather?

27. favorite activity to do in cold weather?

28. five songs to describe you?

29. best way to bond with you?

30. places that you find sacred?

31. what outfit do you wear to kick ass and take names?

32. top five favorite vines?

33. most used phrase in your phone?

34. advertisements you have stuck in your head?

35. average time you fall asleep?

36. what is the first meme you remember ever seeing?

37. suitcase or duffel bag?

38. lemonade or tea?

39. lemon cake or lemon meringue pie?

40. weirdest thing to ever happen at your school?

41. last person you texted?

42. jacket pockets or pants pockets?

43. hoodie, leather jacket, cardigan, jean jacket or bomber jacket?

44. favorite scent for soap?

45. which genre: sci-fi, fantasy or superhero?

46. most comfortable outfit to sleep in?

47. favorite type of cheese?

48. if you were a fruit, what kind would you be?

49. what saying or quote do you live by?

50. what made you laugh the hardest you ever have?

51. current stresses?

52. favorite font?

53. what is the current state of your hands?

54. what did you learn from your first job?

55. favorite fairy tale?

56. favorite tradition?

57. the three biggest struggles you’ve overcome?

58. four talents you’re proud of having?

59. if you were a video game character, what would your catchphrase be?

60. if you were a character in an anime, what kind of anime would you want it to be?

61. favorite line you heard from a book/movie/tv show/etc.?

62. seven characters you relate to?

63. five songs that would play in your club?

64. favorite website from your childhood?

65. any permanent scars?

66. favorite flower(s)?

67. good luck charms?

68. worst flavor of any food or drink you’ve ever tried?

69. a fun fact that you don’t know how you learned?

70. left or right handed?

71. least favorite pattern?

72. worst subject?

73. favorite weird flavor combo?

74. at what pain level out of ten (1 through 10) do you have to be at before you take an advil or ibuprofen?

75. when did you lose your first tooth?

76. what’s your favorite potato food (i.e. tater tots, baked potatoes, fries, chips, etc.)?

77. best plant to grow on a windowsill?

78. coffee from a gas station or sushi from a grocery store?

79. which looks better, your school id photo or your driver’s license photo?

80. earth tones or jewel tones?

81. fireflies or lightning bugs?

82. pc or console?

83. writing or drawing?

84. podcasts or talk radio?

84. barbie or polly pocket?

85. fairy tales or mythology?

86. cookies or cupcakes?

87. your greatest fear?

88. your greatest wish?

89. who would you put before everyone else?

90. luckiest mistake?

91. boxes or bags?

92. lamps, overhead lights, sunlight or fairy lights?

93. nicknames?

94. favorite season?

95. favorite app on your phone?

96. desktop background?

97. how many phone numbers do you have memorized?

98. favorite historical era?

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Indian Buffet Restaurant In Phoenix AZ

When it comes to an authentic and flavorful Indian dining experience in the heart of Phoenix, New India Bazaar & Cuisine stands out as the top destination. Located at 2544 N 7th St Suite 101, Phoenix, AZ 85006, United States, this hidden gem has earned a reputation for offering one of the best Indian buffet experiences in the area. The buffet here is not just a meal; it's a culinary journey through India’s rich and diverse food culture, featuring a wide array of traditional dishes prepared with care and authenticity.

Indian Buffet Restaurant in Phoenix, AZ: A Taste of India

Phoenix is home to many great restaurants, but finding an Indian buffet that strikes the perfect balance between variety, quality, and authenticity can be challenging. Fortunately, New India Bazaar & Cuisine delivers all that and more. Whether you're a fan of spicy curries, savory tandoori dishes, or delicate vegetarian options, this Indian Buffet Restaurant In Phoenix AZ, has something for everyone.

When you step into New India Bazaar & Cuisine, you are greeted by the inviting aroma of fresh spices and the warm ambiance that reflects traditional Indian hospitality. The buffet is meticulously laid out, showcasing a wide range of dishes that cater to all tastes and dietary preferences. From vegetarians to meat lovers, the restaurant offers an extensive variety of dishes to ensure everyone finds something they love.

A Buffet to Satisfy Every Craving

One of the main attractions at New India Bazaar & Cuisine is the buffet, which allows diners to sample a diverse selection of Indian dishes. The buffet typically includes appetizers, entrees, breads, and desserts, giving you the perfect opportunity to indulge in a full, satisfying meal. Some of the most popular items you’ll find include Butter Chicken, a rich and creamy dish that is a favorite among many, and Paneer Tikka, a grilled cheese dish seasoned with Indian spices. If you prefer something lighter, try the Aloo Gobi, a vegetarian dish made with potatoes and cauliflower, seasoned to perfection with cumin and turmeric.

For those who enjoy a bit of heat, the buffet offers dishes like Chicken Vindaloo, known for its fiery spice and bold flavors, or Lamb Rogan Josh, a tender, slow-cooked lamb dish infused with aromatic spices. Don’t miss out on the restaurant’s Tandoori Chicken, marinated in a blend of yogurt and spices before being cooked in a traditional clay oven, which gives it a smoky, charred flavor that is hard to resist.

Of course, an Indian meal is incomplete without a selection of freshly baked Naan bread. The buffet at New India Bazaar & Cuisine offers different varieties, including the classic plain naan and garlic naan, which pairs perfectly with the rich gravies and sauces.

Vegetarian Delights

Vegetarians will feel right at home at New India Bazaar & Cuisine. The buffet offers a wide selection of meat-free dishes that are bursting with flavor and spices. Dishes like Dal Makhani, a slow-cooked lentil dish, and Chana Masala, a chickpea curry cooked with a blend of spices, are just some of the options that will leave you wanting more. The restaurant also offers delicious vegetarian appetizers like Samosas, crispy pastry pockets stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas, perfect for starting your meal on the right note.

For those who are health-conscious or prefer lighter fare, there is no shortage of options. The restaurant’s use of fresh, wholesome ingredients ensures that every dish is as nutritious as it is delicious.

Desserts and Beverages

No Indian buffet is complete without a sweet ending, and New India Bazaar & Cuisine doesn’t disappoint. The dessert section of the buffet features popular Indian sweets like Gulab Jamun, soft dough balls soaked in sugar syrup, and Kheer, a creamy rice pudding flavored with cardamom and topped with nuts. These desserts provide the perfect contrast to the spicy, savory flavors of the main courses.

To complement your meal, the restaurant offers a selection of traditional Indian beverages. Mango Lassi, a creamy yogurt-based drink with sweet mango pulp, is the perfect way to cool down your palate, while Masala Chai, a spiced tea, provides a warm and comforting finish to your meal.

A Marketplace for Authentic Indian Groceries

In addition to being one of the top Indian buffet restaurants in Phoenix, AZ, New India Bazaar & Cuisine also serves as a marketplace where you can purchase authentic Indian groceries. This is a unique feature that sets the restaurant apart from others. Whether you’re looking for fresh spices, lentils, rice, or ready-to-eat Indian meals, the attached bazaar is stocked with everything you need to recreate your favorite Indian dishes at home.

The grocery section also includes specialty products like Indian pickles, chutneys, and frozen foods, making it a convenient one-stop-shop for anyone interested in exploring Indian cuisine beyond the buffet. The availability of these items adds to the overall experience, allowing you to take a piece of India home with you.

Exceptional Service and Authentic Atmosphere

What truly makes New India Bazaar & Cuisine stand out, aside from the delicious food, is the exceptional service. The staff is always friendly, attentive, and ready to make your dining experience as enjoyable as possible. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a regular, you’ll feel welcomed from the moment you walk through the door.

The restaurant's interior is cozy and inviting, with décor that reflects Indian culture and tradition. The vibrant colors, soft lighting, and soothing background music create a relaxing atmosphere that enhances the overall dining experience. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick lunch or planning a special dinner with family and friends, New India Bazaar & Cuisine offers the perfect setting for every occasion.

Visit New India Bazaar & Cuisine Today

If you're in the Phoenix area and searching for an Indian buffet restaurant in Phoenix, AZ, look no further than New India Bazaar & Cuisine. With a diverse menu, high-quality ingredients, and an inviting atmosphere, it’s no wonder this restaurant has become a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Whether you're craving traditional Indian flavors or looking to try something new, New India Bazaar & Cuisine is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Visit them at 2544 N 7th St Suite 101, Phoenix, AZ 85006, United States, or give them a call at +1 6027120009 to make a reservation or inquire about their offerings. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable dining experience!

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Watermelon stars in creative recipes

Grilled Watermelon and Kale Salad: The sweet and smoky grilled watermelon is a great balance to the nutrient-dense and bitter dinosaur kale. (National Watermelon Promotion Board)

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One of my jobs when visiting my parents is to unload the groceries from the trunk of the car; keep in mind, Mom is in her late 80s and Dad will be 92 in a few weeks. Dad couldn’t wait to cut up the 15-pound watermelon he carefully chose once I gently put it on the counter.

While carrying the large, seedless melon into the kitchen, I was thinking about some creative recipes incorporating the fruit. Or perhaps vegetable? It is a much-debated discussion. Botanically, it is a cousin to cucumbers, pumpkins and squash.

I am intrigued by the watermelon recipes in the food publications I read. With summer being the peak season of its consumption in the U.S., it is time to celebrate with a juicy slice and prepare creative recipes. (National Watermelon Day was Aug. 3.) Thanks to countries like Brazil, Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Honduras that experience summer during our winter, watermelon can be enjoyed all year.

In my culinary travels, I’ve noticed that restaurants have incorporated watermelon as a featured ingredient in their dishes. It is among the fastest-growing “fruits” in terms of use on food-service menus, having grown by 54% in the past few years, according to a recent menu trends study commissioned by the National Watermelon Promotion Board.

According to the Board, 65% of food service operators feature fresh watermelon on the menu, up from 38% in 2020 and 50% in 2022. One in 10 restaurants serving alcoholic beverages feature a drink containing watermelon, more than doubling in the last 10 years.

Watermelon 101

• The Watermelon Promotion Board represents 800 watermelon growers, shippers and importers nationwide. Its goal is to promote the nutritional, culinary and convenience benefits of watermelon.

• The first cookbook published in the United States in 1796 contained a recipe for watermelon rind pickles.

• Watermelon’s official name is Citrullus Lanatus of the botanical family Cucurbitaceae.

• Early explorers used watermelons as canteens.

• The first recorded watermelon harvest occurred nearly 5,000 years ago in Egypt.

• More than 1,200 varieties of watermelon are grown worldwide.

• Watermelon is grown in more than 96 countries worldwide. The USA ranks seventh in production; China is first.

• In China and Japan, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.

• In some Mediterranean countries, the sweet taste of watermelon is often paired with the salty taste of feta cheese.

• Watermelon is 92% water.

• By weight, watermelon is the most-consumed melon in the U.S., followed by cantaloupe and honeydew.

• Watermelon doesn’t contain any fat or cholesterol, is an excellent source of vitamins A, B6 and C and contains fiber and potassium.

• Watermelon is approximately 70% flesh and 30% rind.

• Watermelon is considered both a fruit and a vegetable; it is the state vegetable of Oklahoma.

• Every part of a watermelon is edible, even the seeds and rind. Zero food waste!

• Some people find it challenging in picking a ripe watermelon and cutting one. These videos are helpful: https://bit.ly/30Vgosi and https://bit.ly/4dwARWV.

Once you pick the perfect watermelon, and know how to cut it up safely, try these recipes provided by the National Watermelon Promotion Board.

For the recipe for grilled watermelon and kale salad, visit https://bit.ly/4dUsaa3.

Watermelon Rind Stir Fry

The headnote says: “Next time you buy a whole watermelon, reserve the watermelon rind for this ingenious recipe. The rind will soften and quickly absorb the flavor of your sauce. Add shrimp, tofu or chicken for an extra protein boost!”

Serves 4

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons sesame oil

2 cups watermelon rinds, julienned (white part only, from about ½ of a seedless watermelon)

1 cup julienned carrots

½ cup chives, cut into 3-inch pieces

1 tablespoon honey

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon fish sauce

1 clove garlic, minced

1 inch piece of ginger, minced

½ cup fresh basil leaves, torn

¼ cup mint leaves

¼ cup cilantro leaves

Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions:

Heat sesame oil in a wok over high heat. Add the watermelon rind and carrots and stir fry, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes. Let sit over high heat for 1 additional minute without stirring.

Add the chives and stir to combine.

In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, fish sauce, garlic and ginger.

Pour the sauce over the watermelon rind and cook, stirring, 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.

Transfer to a serving dish. Add the basil, cilantro, and mint, tossing to combine.

Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, if desired, and serve as a side dish.

Watermelon Pomegranate Green Tea

Makes 6-8 servings

Ingredients:

4 cups watermelon puree

2 cups pomegranate juice

4 cups strong prepared and chilled green tea

1 cup white grape juice

Ice for serving

Directions:

Mix ingredients together in a large container (except ice) and chill well. Stir before serving and serve over ice.

Spicy Watermelon Hummus

The headnote says: “What if you could have a delicious snack and it was good for you, too? Well, you can. This hummus is packed with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant goodies, while being low-fat, low-calorie and the best hummus you have ever tasted! It also makes a great sandwich spread or topping for bruschetta. Extra virgin olive oil is the best to use here, since it is a good source of healthy fat and antioxidants.”

Makes 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients:

1 large clove garlic

2 heaping tablespoons of diced red onion

¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

1/3 cup watermelon juice (liquefy watermelon in a blender)

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice

½ teaspoon lemon peel

¼ teaspoon each: ground cumin, coriander, ground ginger, paprika and turmeric

1 15-ounce can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and washed

Salt and pepper to taste

¼ cup diced watermelon

Parsley sprigs

Directions:

Mince garlic in a food processor. Add onion and parsley and blend until fully minced. Add the rest of ingredients and blend until smooth.

Refrigerate for at least a half-hour to allow flavors to blend. Garnish with diced watermelon and parsley sprigs. Serve with pita bread, baked chips or baby carrots.

Watermelon Strawberry Shake

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

1 container (8 ounces) lemon nonfat yogurt

2 cups cubed, seeded watermelon

1 pint fresh strawberries, cleaned and hulled

1 medium banana, peeled and sliced

Directions:

In blender or food processor, process yogurt, watermelon, strawberries and banana until smooth and frothy. Serve immediately.

Kids Watermelon Sandwich Cookies

Serves 6

Ingredients:

12 blueberry pancakes (3-inch round), cooled to room temperature

½ cup white frosting

6 seedless watermelon slices (2/3-inch thick, 3-inch round), drained to remove excess moisture

Directions:

Evenly frost bottom of each pancake with white frosting. Arrange six pancakes frosting side up on serving platter. Place one slice watermelon on each frosted pancake. Top each with remaining pancakes, frosting side down. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Savory Watermelon “Pizza”

Servings will vary

The headnote says: “Paired with savory ingredients like prosciutto and goat cheese, this savory “pizza” skips the bread to make watermelon the new star. Use any cheese and/or meat of your choice — some classic watermelon pairings include feta, bleu, parmesan and mozzarella.”

Ingredients:

Watermelon round cut 1-inch thick (for crust)

Goat cheese

Prosciutto

Balsamic

Greens of choice (we used arugula)

Pepper to taste

Directions:

In a small bowl mix goat cheese and heavy whipping cream to make it spreadable. Spread goat cheese to cover watermelon, leaving room to hold the rind.

Place prosciutto then greens as toppings on watermelon pizza as desired.

Drizzle balsamic glaze on watermelon pizza. Pepper to taste.

Watermelon Rind Pickles

The headnote says: “Created by Chef Dave Wooley for the National Watermelon Promotion Board, these watermelon rind pickles leave the slightest bit of red flesh for a beautiful color and taste experience.”

Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients:

4 cups water

1 tablespoon coarse salt

2 cups peeled watermelon rind (leave a thin layer of pink) cut into 1-inch by 1/2-inch by 2-inch pieces

¾ cups granulated sugar

1 each of all spice berries

½ cup cider vinegar

4 each peppercorns

4 whole cloves

½ teaspoon pickling spice

1 long slice of fresh ginger root

¼ teaspoon celery seeds

Directions:

In large pot, bring water and salt to boil over medium high heat. Add rind pieces and boil until tender, about 5 minutes. Strain. Transfer rinds to large metal bowl.

In saucepan, combine all of the other ingredients and spices. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer for 15 minutes, until slightly reduced. Pour over watermelon rinds in bowl. Place plate over top to keep rinds submerged in liquid. Cover and refrigerate for one day. Transfer to a glass jar and keep sealed in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Serving suggestion: enjoy with your favorite deli meats and cheeses, perhaps with other pickled veggies.

Recipes and photos courtesy of the National Watermelon Promotion Board.

Stephen Fries, is professor emeritus and former coordinator of the Hospitality Management Programs at Gateway Community College, in New Haven, Connecticut. He has been a food and culinary travel columnist for the past 17 years and is co-founder of and host of “Worth Tasting,” a culinary walking tour of downtown New Haven, and three-day culinary adventures around the U.S. He is a board member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals. Email him at Stephen@stephenfries.com. For more, go to stephenfries.com.

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4 Amazing and Unique Ways to Use Mayonnaise in Cooking

Read this blog to learn more about the four surprising ways you can use mayonnaise from the top mayonnaise company, Veeba. You can mix it with chocolate cake, coat it on chicken, and smear it on grilled cheese.

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Celebrate The “Dog Days OF Summer”

In the Northern Hemisphere, the hottest days of the year are usually between mid-July to mid-September.   During this time of year, there is a feeling it will never cool off when the thermometer rises and sticky days are never ending.  This time of year is coined “Dog Days of Summer” and is the perfect time for a party. What do you serve to celebrate the Dog Days of Summer? Grilled hot dogs of course on a toasted bun!  Hot dogs are coming back in style, popping up on gourmet menus and many trendy food trucks.   Feature them at your next party with a toppings bar and let your guests go wild creating their unique concoctions.

Let your imagination run wild when creating the toppings bar selections:

…Ketchup, mustard, spicy mustard, relish, diced onions, chili, cheese, pickles, sriracha hot sauce, sour cream, fried onion straws, caramelized onions, sweet peppers, hot peppers, salsa, guacamole, avocado slices, sauerkraut, Russian dressing, honey mustard dressing, ranch dressing, Thai peanut sauce, sprouts, picked onions, crushed potato chips, sweet and sour sauce, crushed pineapple, crunchy Asian noodles, buffalo sauce, crumbled blue cheese, crumbled bacon, barbecue sauce, jalapeño peppers, diced green chilies and shredded lettuce.

Side dishes can include potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans, chips, and dips.

For dessert, use homemade or packaged dog shaped cookies and with a dog bone cookie cutter, cut homemade fudge brownies into this shape. The adorable dog cookies and dog bone fudge brownie can be displayed or passed on a tray labeled “Dog Treats”. The dessert tray will be the hit of the party.

If you plan to have music don’t forget to incorporate these classic songs:

… Hound Dog – Elvis Presley

… Bird Dog – The Everly Brothers

… Disney’s Celebrating 101 Dalmatians – this soundtrack is loaded with all the upbeat dog music you’ll need. From- “Me and You and a Dog named Boo” to “How Much is That Doggie in the Window.

End On a Sweet Note:

If your party site is dog friendly and you and your guests love dogs, you might want to add pets to your guest list. The Dog Days of summer is a great time to celebrate everything dogs, from our best furry friends to hot dogs! Enjoy your party, because summer will be gone before we know it!

If you don’t have time to do any of the preparation and you want to kick-back and enjoy yourself during your party, call Ranch Events to help you plan this fun event. We have a variety of menus from which you can choose and that will be perfect for your Dog Days of Summer party. Call us today.