#i love the veggie box designs

[thistransient]

follow the white radish, Neo

[quartings]

The original Gravity Falls pitches and pilot just dropped!!

(Link for those who want it)

For those who don't wanna look through all of it, here are some highlights I found!

Interesting changes from the pitch (What Alex Hirsch showed Disney to make them greenlight the show):

Stan’s secret was that he’s secretly protecting the townsfolk from weirdness, nothing to do with Ford. No mention of Ford in the pitch at all. Stan also wanted Dipper and Mabel to be his successors in this version.

Mabel used to be the unhygienic one instead of Dipper.

Wendy was brunette and didn’t work as the Mystery Shack cashier, instead selling veggie juice out of her van.

As such, Soos (Jesús in this version) worked the register in addition to his handyman job in this version. He was a bit less of a hard worker here, watching telenovelas on the job sometimes, but still loves his job and is extremely loyal to Stan.

Robbie was almost exactly the same, parents’ backstory and all, but there’s an interesting note that he occasionally clashed with Gideon in this version (which we never got in the final show)

Speaking of which, Gideon’s last name in this version was Garrymore instead of Gleeful.

Gideon used to personally harass and prank Stan, going out of his way to vandalize Stan’s stuff himself.

Manly Dan was always planned to be Wendy’s dad. In this version, he hates the idea that his hipster daughter prefers conserving the environment instead of chopping down forests

(For those who wanted more Wendy episodes, I’m surprised Hirsch didn’t use this as a conflict for one of them- it makes her interesting without costing any of her “coolness”)

Sheriff Blubs was originally Sheriff “Blumps”. Durland has the same name likely because Hirsch said he’s named after a real guy.

With no Ford and no Journal mentioned, episodes were originally very different-

“The President’s Cabinet/Irrational Treasure.” Instead of via the journal, Dipper and Mabel find a record of Quentin Trembley in a box buried in the yard. No Pacifica mentioned here.

“Secret Dungeon” Dipper becomes obsessed with a recalled arcade cabinet. Mabel must try and save him by finding the original high scorer.

“Thtupid Thursday” One of the many ‘Shining Twins’ episode concepts Hirsch wanted to do. Dipper and Mabel learn ‘twin telepathy’ from some creepy twins, and soon regret it.

“Periodic Mabel” Mabel invents her own element for the science fair and Dipper is jealous.

“Only the Clonely/Boyz Crazy” The exact same episode just without Candy and Grenda. Sev’ral Timez is called “ReelBoyzzz” in this version.

“Big Dipper” With surprisingly no tie to Little Dipper, Dipper asks a fortune teller to make him older so he can win Wendy over. But she makes him 22, so he and Mabel have to undo the spell.

“Sweater off Dead” Mabel buys an antique sweater and is possessed by the soul of the granny who last wore it. Stan is terrified by the spirit because she reminds him of his ex-wife Marilyn (Deep Edalyn Clawthorne lore???) so Dipper must “Swexorcize” his sister and save her.

“Teed Off/The Golf War” With no Pacifica, this was originally a Dipper vs Gideon episode- No Lilliputtians, either. Instead, the 13th hole is cursed and traps the cast in a time loop.

Now, changes from the Production Pitch (I’m guessing for when the show was already greenlit and this was a way to brief crew members on what the show would 100% be about)

Stan’s secret (likely the portal) and the journal are now set in stone.

Emphasis on continuity and character development. Nothing gets “reset” by next episode. All plot developments are permanent.

All character names and designs are locked in. Pacifica has now been added, as well as Waddles, Gompers, Lazy Susan, Candy and Grenda, and McGucket (No mention or hint at his past here)

Interesting to note is that there is still zero outright mention of Ford and Bill in this version, even though multiple episodes were seemingly in production at this point.

Manly Dan’s conflict with Wendy from the original pitch is still here. Making it even more mindblowing that we never got it in the show

Blubs and Durland are described as a little more playful instead of mean like in the original pitch.

All episode examples made it into the show with no changes this time. They are Tourist Trapped, Legend of the Gobblewonker, Fight Fighters, Boyz Crazy, and The Land Before Swine.

[23victoria]

Father’s Day!!

f1 grid x reader

warnings: just fluff

authors note: today is Father’s Day so want to do something with the grid!! any feedback is appreciated and please like, comment, and reblog!! hope you enjoy!!

f1 masterlist

Max

It's Father's Day, and you're determined to make it special for Max. The morning sun is just beginning to peek through the curtains as you gently wake up your little one, Oliver. You both tiptoe down the hall to the kitchen, where you've prepared a simple but heartfelt breakfast: Max's favorite pancakes, fresh fruit, and a steaming cup of coffee.

Oliver insists on carrying the tray, wobbling slightly but managing to keep everything balanced. You lead the way, quietly pushing open the bedroom door. Max is still asleep, a peaceful expression on his face. Oliver climbs onto the bed, and you can't help but smile as he places a messy kiss on Max's cheek.

"Daddy, wake up! Happy Father's Day!" Oliver's excitement is infectious, and Max stirs, a smile spreading across his face as he opens his eyes.

"Good morning, my babies," Max says, pulling Oliver into a hug and then reaching for you. "This is the best way to wake up."

After breakfast, you all head to the living room, where Oliver presents Max with a hand-painted picture. It's a portrait of your family, with a rainbow in the background and everyone holding hands. Max's eyes mist over as he looks at the painting, his heart swelling with love and pride.

"This is amazing, Oliver. Thank you so much," he says, kissing the top of his son's head. "And thank you, love, for making today so special."

The rest of the day is filled with laughter and joy. You all head to the park, where Max and Oliver play soccer while you watch, capturing every moment on your phone. In the afternoon, you return home for a barbecue, with Oliver helping to flip burgers and Max manning the grill.

As the sun sets, you all snuggle up on the couch to watch Max's favorite movie. Oliver falls asleep in Max's arms, and you rest your head on Max's shoulder, feeling content and happy.

"I couldn't have asked for a better Father's Day," Max whispers, kissing your forehead. "I love you both so much."

Lewis

Father's Day morning comes gently, the sun's rays filtering through the curtains as you and your daughter, Amara, lie in bed, savoring the rare opportunity to sleep in. Last night had been a marathon movie night, with the three of you snuggled on the couch, laughing and enjoying each other's company until the wee hours. As the morning progresses, you and Amara tiptoe out of the bedroom, leaving Lewis to catch a few more minutes of sleep.

In the kitchen, you and Amara prepare a light and easy vegan lunch. The menu includes a vibrant quinoa salad with roasted vegetables, a fresh avocado and tomato sandwich, and a chilled fruit smoothie. Amara is excited, and you guide her hands as she slices veggies and blends the smoothie.

As the meal comes together, you set a tray with the food and a small vase holding a single flower that Amara picked from the garden. Together, you quietly walk back to the bedroom, the tray balanced carefully in your hands. Amara climbs onto the bed first, gently shaking Lewis's shoulder.

"Daddy, wake up! We've got a surprise for you!" she says, her voice filled with excitement.

Lewis stirs, opening his eyes to see Amara’s bright smile and your loving gaze. He sits up, rubbing his eyes, and grins as he sees the tray.

"Good morning, my beautiful girls," he says, pulling Amara into a hug and giving you a warm kiss. "This is an amazing way to wake up."

After savoring the delicious lunch, you and Amara present Lewis with his special gift. Amara hands him a small, wrapped box, her eyes sparkling with anticipation. Lewis opens it to find a handcrafted bracelet, ring, and necklace, each piece intricately designed with tiny charms and beads that the two of you had spent weeks working on together.

"Wow, Amara, these are incredible," Lewis says, his voice filled with emotion. "Thank you so much, sweetheart. And thank you, love, for helping her. These are truly special."

Amara beams with pride as Lewis puts on the bracelet and necklace, sliding the ring onto his finger. The rest of the day is spent in relaxed joy. You all lounge around the house, playing board games and sharing stories. In the afternoon, you take a walk in the park, where Lewis and Amara race each other along the path, their laughter echoing through the trees.

As evening falls, you all return home and cuddle up on the couch once more, this time to watch the sunset through the living room window. Amara eventually falls asleep in Lewis's arms, and you rest your head on his shoulder, feeling a deep sense of contentment.

"This has been the perfect Father's Day," Lewis whispers, kissing your forehead. "I love you both so much. Thank you for making today unforgettable."

Charles

Father's Day morning begins with the sun gently illuminating your bedroom. You and your son, Lucas, had stayed up late the night before, giggling and making final preparations for Charles's special day. After catching a bit of extra sleep, you both decide to let Charles rest while you head to the kitchen to prepare his favorite breakfast: croissants, fresh fruit, and a strong espresso.

Lucas, eager to help, assists in arranging the food on a tray. You add a small vase with a single rose, a simple yet thoughtful touch. Together, you carry the tray to the bedroom, where Charles is still in a peaceful slumber. Lucas carefully climbs onto the bed, placing a soft kiss on his father's cheek.

"Happy Father's Day, Papa!" Lucas exclaims, his voice filled with excitement.

Charles stirs, opening his eyes to see Lucas's beaming face and your loving smile. He sits up, reaching out to pull Lucas into a warm hug and giving you a tender kiss.

"Good morning, my loves," Charles says, his eyes sparkling with happiness. "This is the best way to wake up."

After enjoying the delicious breakfast, Lucas announces that he has another surprise for Charles. He dashes out of the room and returns with a beautifully wrapped gift. Charles's curiosity is piqued as he carefully unwraps the present.

Inside, he finds a custom-made photo album. Each page is filled with pictures of the most cherished moments you've shared as a family: vacations, birthdays, holidays, and candid snapshots of everyday life. Lucas had painstakingly decorated the pages with stickers, drawings, and little notes, each one a testament to his love and creativity.

Charles's eyes well up with tears as he flips through the pages, reliving the memories. "Lucas, this is amazing. Thank you so much, my little artist. And thank you, love, for helping him put this together. It's perfect."

Lucas beams with pride, and you wrap your arms around both of them, feeling a wave of love and happiness. The rest of the day is filled with joyful activities. You take a family trip to the zoo, where Charles and Lucas marvel at the animals and share ice cream cones. In the afternoon, you return home for a barbecue, with Lucas eagerly helping to flip the burgers while Charles mans the grill.

As the sun sets, you all snuggle up on the couch to watch Charles's favorite movie. Lucas falls asleep in Charles's arms, and you rest your head on Charles's shoulder, feeling content and happy.

"I couldn't have asked for a better Father's Day," Charles whispers, kissing your forehead. "I love you both so much."

Carlos

It's Father's Day, and you and your daughter, Sofia, have been planning a special surprise for Carlos for weeks. The morning starts with you both sneaking into the kitchen to prepare Carlos's favorite Spanish breakfast: churros with hot chocolate.

Sofia climbs onto the bed and places a kiss on Carlos's cheek. "Happy Father's Day, Papa!" she exclaims, her excitement waking Carlos with a start. He blinks a few times before his eyes focus on the two of you.

"Good morning, mi princesa," he says, pulling Sofia into a hug and reaching out to you. "This is the best surprise."

Sofia announces she has another surprise for her papa. Sofia dashes out of the room, returning with a large, colorfully wrapped box. Carlos, his curiosity piqued, smiles as he accepts the gift from his beaming daughter.

"Open it, Papa! I made it just for you!" Sofia exclaims, practically bouncing with excitement.

Carlos carefully unwraps the gift, revealing a beautifully handcrafted model of his race car. The model is made from wood, meticulously painted in his team's colors, with fine details that capture the essence of his real car. Sofia had spent weeks working on it, sanding and painting each piece with your help.

Carlos’s eyes widen in amazement as he examines the intricate model. "Sofia, this is incredible! You made this all by yourself?"

Sofia nods eagerly. "Well, Mommy helped a little, but I did most of it. Do you like it?"

"I love it," Carlos says, his voice filled with emotion. He pulls Sofia into a tight hug. "This is one of the best gifts I've ever received. Thank you, my little artist."

The rest of the day is spent in high spirits. You all head out to the park for a fun-filled day of activities. Carlos and Sofia race their remote-controlled cars, laughing and cheering as they navigate through makeshift tracks. Later, you enjoy a picnic under the shade of a large oak tree, savoring the simple pleasures of being together.

You rest your head on Carlos's shoulder, feeling a deep sense of contentment. Carlos looks at you with love and gratitude in his eyes.

"This has been the perfect Father's Day," he whispers, kissing your forehead. "Thank you for making it so special. I love you both so much."

Lando

Father's Day morning starts with you and your son, Theo, preparing a fun and easy breakfast for Lando: banana pancakes with maple syrup and a side of fresh berries. After breakfast in bed, Theo excitedly announces he has a special surprise for Lando.

Theo runs out of the room and returns with a small, neatly wrapped box. Lando's eyes light up as he takes the gift from Theo's eager hands.

"Daddy, open it! I made it just for you! But mommy help me as well!!" Theo exclaims, his excitement palpable.

Lando carefully unwraps the gift to reveal a handmade keychain. The keychain is crafted from colorful beads and charms, spelling out "Best Dad" along with tiny race car and helmet charms. Theo had put his heart into making it, with your help guiding his little hands.

"This is awesome, Theo! I love it," Lando says, his voice full of warmth. He pulls Theo into a hug. "Thank you, buddy. I'll keep this with me always."

The rest of the day is filled with activities at Lando's favorite amusement park, where he and Theo ride all the roller coasters and enjoy the day to its fullest. Back home, you all enjoy a cozy movie night, snuggled up together, cherishing every moment.

Oscar

Father's Day morning begins with you and your daughter, Ava, preparing a simple but delicious brunch for Oscar: an egg omelette with spinach bell peppers onions and bacon with waffles and some turkey sandwiches cut into half’s with a fresh fruit smoothie. After the brunch, Ava eagerly announces her special surprise for her daddy.

Ava rushes out of the room and returns with a beautifully decorated scrapbook. Oscar's curiosity is piqued as he accepts the gift from his daughter’s proud hands.

"Daddy, we made this for you!" Ava says, her eyes sparkling.

Oscar opens the scrapbook to find it filled with drawings, photos, and little notes. Each page captures special moments they've shared: trips to the beach, family game nights, and candid snapshots of daily life. Ava had worked tirelessly on it, with your help organizing the pages.

"This is amazing, Ava. I love it," Oscar says, his voice filled with emotion. He pulls Ava into a hug. "Thank you so much, sweetheart. This is a treasure."

The day continues with a visit to a botanical garden, where Oscar and Ava explore the vibrant plants and flowers and even go into the butterfly garden. After that you guys go to a nice restaurant for dinner and go home ending the day with a lots of cuddles.

Sebastian

Father's Day starts with you and your son, Max, preparing a nice breakfast for him: honey and cinnamon pancakes with eggs, turkey bacon and fresh fruit. After enjoying the meal in together, Max reveals his special surprise for his papa.

Max runs to his room and returns with a large, carefully wrapped package. Seb's eyes twinkle with anticipation as he accepts the gift from Max’s excited hands.

"Papa, open it! I made it for you!" Max exclaims, his excitement evident.

Sebastian unwraps the package to reveal a handmade birdhouse. The birdhouse is painted in bright colors and adorned with tiny flowers and leaves. Max had spent countless afternoons working on it, with your guidance and support.

"This is wonderful, Max! I love it," Sebastian says, his voice brimming with pride. He pulls Max into a warm hug. "Thank you, my little craftsman. We'll put this in the garden together."

The rest of the day is spent outdoors, visiting a local farm and feeding the animals. Back home, they set up the birdhouse in the garden, watching for birds to come. The day concludes with a cozy evening watching The Incredibles 2, Max falling asleep in Seb's arms.

Jenson Button

Father's Day morning begins with the sun shining through the curtains and the soft sound of paws padding around the house. You and your two kids, Lily and Jake, are up early, ready to surprise Jenson with a day filled with love, laughter, and a few surprises from the whole family, including the dogs.

First, you all head to the kitchen to prepare a hearty English breakfast: baked beans, toast, and a selection of fresh fruits. The dogs, Storm, Rogue and Bentley, are excitedly wagging their tails, sensing the fun to come. You prepare a special dog-friendly treat for them to deliver to Jenson as well.

Once breakfast is ready, you and the kids carry the trays up to the bedroom, with Storm, Rogue and Bentley following closely, each with a small, wrapped gift tied to their collars. Lily and Jake eagerly climb onto the bed, placing kisses on Jenson's cheeks to wake him up.

"Happy Father's Day, Daddy!" they exclaim in unison.

Jenson groggily opens his eyes, a smile spreading across his face as he sees his excited kids and the delicious breakfast laid out before him. "Good morning, my little loves. This is the best wake-up call."

As he sits up, Storm, Rogue and Bentley jump onto the bed, tails wagging furiously. Jenson laughs as he notices the gifts tied to their collars.

"Looks like even the dogs have something for you, Daddy!" Jake says, grinning.

Jenson unties the first gift from Storm collar. Inside, he finds a personalized mug with "World's Best Dad" written on it and a picture of Jenson with Storm, Rogue and Bentley. "This is fantastic! Thank you, Storm," he says, patting the dog's head.

Next, he opens the gift from Rogue collar. It's a new set of golf balls with "Best Dad" engraved on each one. "Wow, Rogue, you know me so well," Jenson laughs, scratching Rogue behind the ears.

Jenson unties a gift from Bentley's collar. Inside, he finds sunglasses with "JB" engraved on it. Jenson smiles and gives Bentley a big hug. "Thank you, Bentley. This is so nice."

"Now for our gifts!" Lily says, handing Jenson a brightly wrapped package. Inside, Jenson finds a handmade photo frame decorated with seashells, featuring a picture of the whole family from their last beach vacation.

"This is beautiful, Lily. Thank you so much," Jenson says, giving her a big hug.

Jake hands over his gift next, a Lego set to build The Millennium Falcon. "We can build it together, Dad!" Jake says, his eyes shining with excitement.

"Awesome, Jake. I can't wait to get started on this," Jenson says, pulling Jake into a hug.

The rest of the day is filled with fun and adventure. You all head to the nearby park with the dogs, where Jenson and the kids play catch, run around, and even try their hands at flying a kite. Roscoe and Coco have the time of their lives chasing after the frisbee and each other.

In the afternoon, you return home to make a special dinner together. You gather in the kitchen, setting up a pizza-making station with various ingredients. Each of you gets a dough base to create your own unique pizza.

Lily goes for a classic margherita with lots of cheese, Jake opts for a pepperoni and olive combo, Jenson decides on a prosciutto and arugula pizza, and you make a buffalo chicken masterpiece. Storm, Rogue and Bentley are given their own special dog-friendly pizzas, which they eagerly gobble up.

As the pizzas bake, the kitchen fills with delicious aromas. You all sit around the table, enjoying your creations and sharing stories. The evening is filled with laughter, as you recount the day's adventures and enjoy the warmth of being together as a family.

After dinner, you all snuggle up on the couch with the dogs, watching one of Jenson's favorite movies. Lily and Jake eventually fall asleep, and Roscoe and Coco curl up at their feet. You lean against Jenson, feeling content and happy.

"This has been the perfect Father's Day," Jenson whispers, kissing your forehead. "I love you all so much. Thank you for making today unforgettable."

Daniel

Father's Day morning begins with a mischievous plan you and your son, Jack, concoct to wake Daniel up in a way he'll never forget. The two of you tiptoe around the house, preparing for the grand surprise. You and Jack decide that a good old-fashioned prank will be the perfect way to start the day.

You both set up downstairs, positioning yourselves in the kitchen with a delicious vegan lunch waiting to be served. On the count of three, you and Jack begin to scream and shout, creating a cacophony of pretend chaos.

"Dad! Help! There's a huge mess!" you yell, adding to the commotion.

From upstairs, you hear the sound of Daniel springing out of bed and rushing down the stairs. He bursts into the kitchen, his hair tousled and eyes wide with concern.

"What's going on? Is everyone okay?" Daniel exclaims, looking around frantically.

You and Jack burst into laughter, unable to keep up the act any longer. Daniel's confusion quickly turns to a smile as he realizes he's been pranked.

"Happy Father's Day!" you both shout, grinning widely.

Daniel shakes his head, chuckling. "You got me good! Whose idea was this?"

You and Jack exchange glances and remain silent, trying to stifle your laughter. Daniel raises an eyebrow, a playful glint in his eyes.

"Oh, so you're not going to tell me, huh?" he says, moving towards you both with a mischievous grin. "Well, I guess I'll have to get the truth out another way."

With that, Daniel starts chasing you around the house. Jack squeals and runs, but Daniel quickly catches him, lifting him up and starting to tickle him mercilessly.

"No, Mom! Save me from the tickle monster!" Jack cries out between fits of laughter.

You stand back, laughing as you watch the two of them. Daniel’s infectious laughter fills the room as Jack squirms and giggles uncontrollably.

"Alright, alright! I surrender!" Jack finally manages to say, still giggling as Daniel relents.

As things settle down, you guide Daniel to the dining table where the surprise lunch is laid out: a colorful spread of avocado toast, quinoa salad, and fresh fruit smoothies.

"Happy Father's Day, love," you say, kissing Daniel on the cheek. "We thought you deserved a fun wake-up call."

Daniel smiles, wrapping an arm around you and pulling you in for a hug. "You two are the best. This is perfect."

The rest of the day is filled with laughter and love. You spend the afternoon playing games in the garden, enjoying the beautiful weather and each other's company. In the evening, you all snuggle up on the couch for a cozy movie night, feeling grateful for the special moments shared together.

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[lilicuzi]

Paranoid platter

we now have Para! this took forever, I like it tho and details of why and what is under cut!

hi, so this was the idea that started it all as I thought one day what if heart lungs liver nerves was a tea set and it spiraled into making a menu for the long quiet.. either way I'm very happy with the concept and improved over my first idea. paranoid platter is too good of a name but it's a tea set!

the plating is the same colors as oppy and hunted but I tiered it up and added a bunch of zig zag motifs which hold up the tray making it resemble a tea set more and making the focal point a neuron since most designs I see of paranoid are nerve shapes. also the nightmare is here since she is really good at advertising, attention is always on her or staying alive.(she's really pretty and provides good perspective I think) also the table/background is purple since I associate fear with purple because of sanders sides and in side out mainly sanders sides.

onto the food itself as previously stated, is tiered to match that beloved mantra heart lungs liver nerves so I picked foods that would match those shapes as best I could! top tier is a batch of macaroons that are heart shaped and strawberry flavored, this because I think the higher tiers are sweet and the lower one is savory most the time.. also there are 7 macaroons for good luck since he's the kinda guy to throw anything at the wall even numbers. he needs anything he can get soo..

next layer is lungs and liver as those ideas are not enough to make up a whole layer. for lungs theres two lava cakes that have those jelly packets that are shaped so you drink em like a juice box. I thought the mouth part can be a trachea if you shush 2 together it kinda looks like lungs, the strawberry jam inside cab be put into the cakes manually and it might look like blood because lungs have a lot o that. then for liver I got my personal favorite snack, actual liver, yall pate is delicious tho I can't drink because my liver will die from eating other livers. anyways the jar has the shape of a liver on the lid and there's a knife to put the pate on the mountain of biscuits. the organization of those biscuits is the same as his thoughts the entire game, too many and falling apart, that's why we love em.

nerves are the savory tier so I made egg sandwiches since 1 easy to make well and fits in most tea sets I think, 2 we need some veggies and meat in a meal, 3 scrambled egg looks like nerves when they are thinned out. I can't draw that well but the egg is a bunch of thin nerve shaped layers on each other making it look like a cartoon bomb, if that makes sense.

this was an excuse to make heart lungs liver nerves into food and I am running out of ideas because I know nothing about food. what the hell goes with wine, I think cold needs wine. anyways we ball and if the writing is weird this time it's because of exams and a headache. ::P

[enden-agolor]

i fucking LOVE the way you draw/write jesse, as someone with a chubby/buff build i kind of struggle with insecurities about my size but the way you draw him makes me feel very good. idk im describing it badly but i wanted to ask if your design for him is more chubby or muscly?

Dude thank you 🥺🩵 You described it very well.

It really depends on which time frame I'm drawing Jesse in actually.

In the beginning, I imagine Jesse is quite scrawny. I mean did you see his work out routine in the beginning? He was was doing sit ups and punching flowers. He was definitely lacking muscle (but had enough to be able to lift Reuben up and down that ladder) and as the first couple episodes progress, he stays scrawny but progressively becomes more scarred up until the Portal Hallway episodes.

The Portal Hallway episodes, it takes place many months after the events of the Witherstorm. Jesse and his friends are going on many more adventures, really honing their skills that they acquired over the past few months. Jesse is much more built now. He's buff and tough with the true heart of a hero. Although, once he and his friends get stuck in the Portal Hall, that's when things take a really devastating turn for him. Feeling hopeless and lost for weeks on end, he begins to feel withdrawn from the positivity he was feeling before he ended up stuck here. Traumatic events keep occuring, and with these events, Jesse is of course drawn to remember and replay the events of Reuben's death in his head. He keeps the most of these feelings to himself because his group is already feeling so disheartened about their current situation that the last thing he'd want for them is to know that he's breaking emotionally, so he ends up taking less care of himself. He starts eating with the idea that he has to stay strong for his friends, but even those moments are rare. Food is scarce depending on what portal they are in, so when he finds food, he'll take anything that will keep his energy and strengths up.

By the end of it all, he's actually put on a significant amount of muscle. But it's kind of like a 'at what cost?' scenario.

Things get a bit better for him between then and Season 2 where he's eating better again and keeping all that muscle, but once Season 2 comes and goes, and with everything that happens in the Sunshine Institute and the Underneath, he loses a lot of weight.

It's only after Season 2, where he stays in BeaconTown and eventually finds a love life with Lukas when he really begins putting on weight once again. He's done with hero work. He's done with going on crazy life threatening adventures. Now he just wants to live life for himself rather than putting others first. Lukas helps him a lot through this, with body positivity and lots of love and affectionate touch, it's all the reassurance Jesse has ever needed to feel okay with being himself again. So he ends up putting on that happy weight that couples typically adopt over time when they're in a healthy relationship. Lukas treats him so, so unbelievably well. Finally Jesse gets to eat food for himself without the idea of needing to keep himself strong and powerful once he's finally retired. He indulges himself in his sweet tooth and loves to eat cookies, cakes, and other baked goods that Lukas will bake or bring home. He also really enjoys the fact that he doesn't have to eat alone anymore. He loves sitting at the table and enjoying a meal with his hubby. And the best part, which is something Jesse was horribly self conscious about, is that Lukas loves and adores his pudge. He is so supportive of Jesse's eating habits, but he doesn't hesitate to sneak veggies and fruits into Jesse's lunch box for work.

So yeah uh Jesse is chubby, buff and loved at the end of it all 😍

Here's some lil doodles of him I have lying around. The first one is pretty old and could probably use a touch up since now I don't see much of a difference, but you get the point ☠️

[keeping-writing-frosty]

A Snippet from a Study on Romantic Attraction

[Author's Note: This is just a study and a work to improve my skills, but I liked it. So, I am sharing.]

A warm breeze brought with it a sweetness from the honeysuckle bushes across the street, of the ripening strawberries in Miss Ashleigh’s garden. The pollen had disappeared, but there lingered that freshness before the Carolina sun would reach its zenith in heat and intensity. As a box-shaped Mazda from 1988 an off-white color with a little rust at the bottom, its windows opened as Guns’n’Roses blared from within. Its wheels crunched over the gravel driveway two houses down, with squeaking brakes as it came to a stop and its engine shut off.

Tegan brushed away a lock of chestnut-colored hair out from her mismatched blue and green eyes. Sitting on the curb in front of her home, a post-war ranch-style home that her grandmother inherited once grandfather passed away. From inside the Mazda, came out Samantha Corino in her cut-off jean shorts and those too-big-for-her boots that had become her trademark by now.

With a skateboard tucked under her arm, Sam trotted off away from her parents toward the road. As Tegan watched the fourteen-year-old girl hop onto the board where Samantha’s reddish-blonde hair waves were competing with the bottom of her shorts for who got to touch her toned thighs first; her body leaned gracefully into all the wrong angles that did all the right things. Tegan let out a soft sigh as she watched. Until eventually Samantha’s blue eyes locked onto her own.

“Hey, Tegan, how’s it going?” Samantha’s voice always sounded as sweet as a Moon-Pie with that thick southern accent of hers.

Tegan never lacked for something to say, until Sam started talking to her. “Um, uh, pretty good. Yourself? I love your skateboard’s design. It’s so coolio.”

“Thanks! Can’t wait for summer. So tired of school. It is so freaking stupid.” Samantha bent her long, somewhat gangly legs before jumping up and kicking her feet out. Which caused the board to do a horizontal flip and land with steady poise.

“Oh shit, that was awesome!” Tegan shot up from her perch, wiped off the back of her jeans and stepped over to Sam. “You will be the first female Tony Hawk.”

“Nah,” Sam said as her sun-kissed cheeks darkened. “Besides, I’d prefer to be Elissa Steamer anyways. She’s awesome. Her part in the Welcome to Hell video was great. Would you like to come over some time and watch it?”

“Fuck yeah. I mean, I know nothing about it, but it would still be cool to check it out.”

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[louloulemons-posts]

Hi! I love how much fluff is in your fics 💜 So comforting

Can I request Eddie and reader having Halloween date at home?

A lot of cuddles, pizza, classic horror movies and themed food? 🥺

Have a nice day!

Hi! Thank you so much for the request, I hope this fulfils what you were hoping for 🤍

Spooky Date Night

Eddie Munson X Reader

Summary : Eddie plans a date for him and his girlfriend.

Word Count : 1.5k

Warnings : Pure fluff, mentions of horror movies, swearing, knives (pumpkin carving), use of Y/N, pet names, not proofread.

~ / / / * \ \ \ ~

You couldn’t wait, Eddie had invited you over to the trailer for a date. One that he had not let you know anything about whatsoever. All he said was dress comfy, pack an overnight bag and come over at 6:30.

All of those things were done, dressed in some sweatpants and a long sleeve tee with a jumper and jacket over top, you tried to hide from the chilly October air.

Pulling up to the trailer and parking next to Eddies van. Grabbing your bag from the seat beside you you climbed out and knocked on his door.

You heard his voice, “Coming!” Soon enough the door was pulled open and there stood Eddie Munson, a grin on his face. “Hey Angel! Come on in.”

You did so, sliding off your beat up shoes and leaving them next to Eddies favourites. Looking up the trailer looked a lot different to how it normally did.

There were fake cobwebs everywhere, candles lit, the room was dark but cosy. There were pumpkins on the counter, pizza and Halloween candy on the table. A high pile of videos to watch.

“What do you think?” He asked, stepping from one foot to the other nervously. “It looks great! You did all this?” You asked him. He nodded, “Yeah thought we could have a spooky night, as we’re going to that party on Halloween night.”

“You’re something else Munson, just the sweetest guy,” you smiled, wrapping your arms around his neck and kissing him. “I’m glad you like it. Why don’t you go put your stuff in our room I’ll get us some drinks and plates for food.”

You nodded and went to drop your bag off in his room, you did have spare clothes at Eddies, even then you borrowed his. It was very likely that by the end of the night you’d end up in the worn Black Sabbath shirt he was wearing currently.

You went back to join him on his couch, as he put a couple slices of pizza on your plate.

“It’s so cozy in here, should convince Wayne to keep it like this.”

“It was hard enough to convince him to let me do this,” you both laughed at that.

“So what movies have we got?”

“I got a selection, classics, Halloween, Jaws, Nightmare on Elmstreet and The Shining. Some less scary ones cause I want you to get some sleep, so Rocky Horror.”

You hummed, there were a couple more in the pile too, you assumed that’s why he asked you over so early. “Got us some pumpkins to carve too, cause you know, best part of Halloween.”

You could only smile at him, he thought of all of this. You both loved Halloween, that was one of the things you bonded over when you first met. People freaking out over Christmas when you were already waiting for the Spooky Season to roll back around.

So the pair of you tucked into your pizza, chatting away and giggling ready to start your spooky evening.

~ / / / * \ \ \ ~

After you’d cleared up your plates and Pizza boxes, Eddie and you grabbed some knives, pens and a big bowl for your pumpkin carving. Rolling up your sleeves, you pulled the orange veggie towards you.

“Damn getting serious babe,” Eddie laughed. “You know it, want me to tie your hair back?” You asked him, he nodded, and held out his wrist. A hair tie sat there, it was for either you or him, depending on the situation.

Pulling his curls out of his face, you tied them in a low pony that sat at the base of his neck. Kissing the top of his head you sat back next to him. “Thanks Angel.”

Picking up a pen you began to draw your design on your pumpkin. Planning on doing a some what traditional one, triangle eyes and nose and a toothy grin.

You could tell Eddie was going the opposite route, assuming something with a fearsome face, that could potentially scare trick or treaters away.

Once you were both happy with your designs, you picked up your knives and began to cut off the top. Making lid for the little guys, pulling it off you smiled, proud of how even it was.

“Nice work babe,” Eddie smiled, soon pulling his own off. “Thanks, you too.” Placing it down you stood up. “Where you off too?” He asked. “To get spoons, we forgot them.”

“We don’t need spoons!” Eddie said before shoving his hand in the pumpkin. It came out covered in seeds and stringy insides. “Gross pumpkin guts!” You exclaimed.

“Dare you to try some.”

“No way!”

“Why not? It’s just pumpkin.”

“It’s grim Eds, look at it!” He grinned at you. “Don’t you dare.” You took a step back and Eddie stood up.

“Stay away!” He lunged for you and you squealed, running through the kitchen, the boy cackling as he chased you. “Edward Munson go away!”

You could feel him behind you, grabbing your waist and pulling you to him, you screamed. He rubbed his sticky hand on your face slightly.

“Get off!” You shouted. He laughed again, dropping his head to your shoulder, his body shaking with laughter. “You’re a terrible boyfriend, did you know that?” You asked,turning to face him.

He couldn’t help out laugh, that was until you got your hand and wiped some of the pumpkin off your face and onto his lips. He spluttered, “Ew gross!” He exclaimed, wiping his mouth.

~ / / / * \ \ \ ~

Your jack o lanterns now sat on the side with candles in. “Can’t believe I knocked his tooth out, he’s all gappy now!” You whined, dropping your head on to Eddie.

“I think he’s cute Angel. We got a cute one and a scary one, it’s like me and you.”

“You calling me gappy Edward Munson?”

“Who said you’re the cute one?” He cocked a brow.

You went to retaliate but he pecked your lips, “Pick a movie, I’m going to the bathroom.” He stood from the couch and walked away.

Looking through them, you decided that Halloween was the best one to start with.

~ / / / * \ \ \ ~

It was almost 12pm and you were now watching Nightmare on Elmstreet, pushing yourself closer to Eddie. “You okay?” He asked.

“Mhm, he’s just creepy,” you said. The boy wrapped his arms around you, letting you rest your head on his chest and his own on top of yours. He pressed a kiss to you and smiled.

Freddie Kruger popped up on screen making you jump and hide your face in Eddies chest, squealing as you did so. “Oh sweet girl it’s okay,” he spoke softly, rubbing your arm.

“Want me to turn it off?” You shook you head, no. “Okay but after this, Rocky Horror okay?”

“‘Mkay.” Pecking the top of your head once more, you moved your eyes to the screen once more.

~ / / / * \ \ \ ~

You were about half way through Rocky Horror when your eyes grew heavy. It was nearing 1am, and you hadn’t moved from your position, snuggled in Eddies chest.

Relaxing fully, you let your eyes fall close, comfy and calm. No fear of Freddie Kruger or Michael Myers or even a giant Shark coming to get you.

Soon enough you were asleep in Eddies arms. Huffing a laugh, he gave you a light squeeze, allowing himself to relax too.

He was nervous this date wouldn’t be something you liked, he just wanted to make you happy. He knew he’d done that, from your laughter, to the play fighting to now, you snoozing in his arms softly.

Eddies became drowsy himself, he’d been up early to clean and decorate the trailer to make everything perfect for you. He didn’t mind, he’d do anything for you.

The boy soon followed your actions and drifted off himself, the sound of Tim Curry’s voice lulling you both.

~ / / / * \ \ \ ~

A firm hand shook Eddies shoulder, making him jump awake. He met the eyes of his uncle Wayne. “Oh hey,” he said voice thick with sleep.

“Hey, sorry to wake you, but you’re in my bed,” he motioned to the couch.

“Shit sorry Wayne.” Eddie slowly slid you off him, resting you softly on the cushions.

Back cracking lightly as he stretched, he reached down for you, pulling your sleeping figure into his arms. “We’ll get out of your way, and I’ll clean up in the morning.”

“It’s 5am it’s morning. Just keep it down okay, it’s been a long shift.”

“Sure, do you need anything?” The boy asked his uncle.

“Just some sleep, you get yourself and Y/N to bed Son. So get outta my room.”

“Night Wayne.” He grunted back at Eddie, turning off the TV, that had a static screen, and grabbed his blanket from the back.

Eddie held you close to his chest as he wandered to the bedroom, keeping you as comfy as he could. Laying you down gently, you whined lightly.

“It’s okay Sweet Girl go back to sleep, ,” he hushed, stroking your hair. Laying down next to you, he pulled the blanket over both of your figures.

Soon enough the room was full of your snores, reaching for one another even in your sleepy state. It had been a great night.

~ / / / * \ \ \ ~

Thank you so much for reading! Please leave any requests 🤍

[villainsimpqueen]

I think adam would really appreciate how imp!reader was raised knowing good farming practices and such growing up in the Wrath Ring

just some food for thought

Adam had a garden out on his landing perch. It want an actual garden garden with wide space amd dirt but it was more so a very lavish porch garden that grew small bushes, flowers and even vined plants that had hung down the Perch side rails that kept all the plants boxed in amd safe from being blown down by the wind.

He also had a few planters designated to grow fresh vegetables and herbs and a few fruits trees in large planters. Over all the plabts at first glance would seem to be in perfect health.

But the eyes of a raised farmer, it was a disaster.

You had finally found time to go take care of the Itch to save these plants. Moving to deweed the areas, because weed seeds always made way into the soil no mater how perfect it seemed to be they always found a way to grow.

Some of the vegetables were in poor health as you plucked away any leaves with yellow or white spots and very generously sprayed them with a solution of watery baking soda to add and build a more batural layer of protection over them. You had to move around plants to give them that peek shade to sun ratio they needed to thrive, all in all you was giving this big ass floating porch add on to Adams penthouse a redo.

You didn't know how long you was at it until ypu heard wings fluttering and your eyes moved away from the planter box you was elbow deep into because tthe spil needed to be freshly turned for optimal aeration for the root veggies to grow to their fully maximum quality over to your now man whose masks brows furowed and mimiced his confusion with a tilt of his head.

"Im saving the garden." You only said watching him moved over and really take in the state of how much you plucked away to keep the plants from wasting engery and resources on dying sick leaves and how you moved certain plants into the bigger pots and some plants into the smaller pots. A hand going to the back of his neck as he let out a noise.

"Damn, i never realized how much i let this go." He softly stated looking back to you mixing uo the planter boxes soul before adding back the plants after you ripped up some of the roots becauze they had been root bound for so long a root removal was best for them to start anew and grow healtheir.

"A garden is like a mental state." You softly stated as you softly planted the plant you had held.

"My dad used to say a taken care and healthy farm shows a taken care and healthy farmer." You stared at the plant, carefuly carressing a brightly green leaf.

"A dying and sick farm shows a farmer who is drowning..." You moved a hand to a yellowed leaf plucking it. "Its the other farmers around duty to always lend a helping hand to help grow a healthy farmer again."

A shadow covered you and the planter box and you looked up to see Adam looking down at you, concern on his face because he did not miss the solemn tone of mourning in your voice. He would not force you to talk about it, so instead he got on his knees beside you looking at the plants at your side then the planter box.

"So how to we grow a healthy garden?" He simply asked watching how you smiled and you both spent the rest of the afternoon restoring his perch garden.

Even making plans to bring more plants to it that would bring pollinators and would naturally repell the unwelcomed critters that would eat up the plants.

"Ya know." He softly spoke to you as he patted down soil around some flowers making you look over from a bush you was pruning.

"If this is gonna be Our garden, Maybe i could try to get some plants from your home here." He softly stated looking at you, watching how a softness formed on your eyes.. "Ya know so you have a peiece of them with you."

Your eyes softly teared up a smile on your face.

"My momma loved snapper lillies."

"Then lets get some of those.."

[sarahsmi13s]

💜 Get To Know Your Moots 💜

thank you @desert-fern and @startrekfangirl2233 for the tags!

everything under the cut because i yap

What’s the origin of your blog title?

my og username used to be part of my email when I first made this blog, but after coming back I changed it to what it is now to match all of my other social platforms! Sarah Smiles by P!aTD is one of the only songs that has my name in it and one of my friends in middle school mentioned something about it one day and it just kinda stuck!

OTP(s) + ship names

I'm not really a huge canon/canon shipper unless they were already together, just never has really been my thing until sorta recently. I've written some Hangman/Rooster (hangster) in TGM. Buck/Eddie (Buddie) in 911, the writers just better not fuck it up. I did ship Buck/Tommy (Tevan) since they were canon, but that storyline is over now so they're just a little moment but not something I'm holding out hope for lol. I'm also a Lucy/Tim (Chenford) in The Rookie, and I hope the writers can bring that couple back and do it better. Astarion/Gale (Bloodweave) in Baldur's Gate 3. Shadowheart/Lae'zel (Shadow'zel) also bg3. and Wyll/Karlach (Wyllach) -- all of theses ships are canon to me if my tav/durge isn't interfering but then I have a set up for that don't worry 😂

Favourite Colour

I am a big purple girlie -- all hues but I have preferences towards lavender, royal purple, and the bluer shades! have been since I was little! but I love greens too, sage and forest are my go to's. but I also adore a good yellow! I rarely come across a color I don't like, if I'm completely honest. all colors are great, they just sometimes get grouped wrong

Favourite Game

as mentioned above, I have been playing Baldur's Gate 3 a lot. only 1 completed play through (though I held out at the epilogue party bc I couldn't say goodbye just yet and I did start a new run with that tav for fanfic purposes and cried remaking her) and I have about 4 others (3 tavs and 1 dark urge). and you can ask the servers I'm in... I can't shut up about them I'm also sort of getting into the sims, mainly just to build and have casual fun. and I'm looking forward to getting into dragon age (thanks to @horseshoegirl -- lucky has gotten me hooked). I also love the resident evil games though I haven't played them. and then the long list of games from my childhood that I watched Markiplier and JackSepticEye play. I also love a good card/board game

Song stuck in your head

currently it's "Would You Fall in Love with Me Again" from Epic: The Musical -- it won't leave

Weirdest habit/trait

um in Baldur's Gate, i have to organize the camp chest by putting things in designated boxes. bc I loot everything 😭 and I have so much food that I'm glad doesn't go bad in game because I've brought raw meat and veggies from act 1 all the way into act 3. outside of that, I don't know -- I assume by organization habits may translate? but I don't really know

Hobbies

writing, the occasional reading, playing video games, cooking when I have the things I want to cook available, bugging my mom, annoying my friends on the internet (only half joking 😂)

If you work, what’s your profession?

currently not working, but I have an associates in law enforcement, though I don't know what I would with it at this point in my life. it just doesn't feel like me anymore

If you could have ANY job, what would it be?

there's so many things: if I could find just get a grip, and build my own story, I would love to actually write a book (though I'd need to mature a little more in my skills I think). voice acting has been a big aspiration as of late as well, I blame this in on bg3 and the absolutely brilliant work done by the VAs on that work

Something you’re good at

oh jeez making me be nice to myself... I'd like to say I'm a good writer, all of my moots are (this is a fact and I will fight them on this) I have a lot a room to grow, but who doesn't? I do like to think I'm a pretty good cheerleader for my friends (I feel like I've been slacking lately though) and I'd also like to think I'm good at character analysis, and tearing apart fan fiction like I'm an English teacher

Something you’re bad at

a lot but if I had to pick, maybe like sticking to routines? which is weird, because I like having them, but they are very hard to change so I always revert back to before

Something you love

my friends (online and irl), family, writing and indulging in my friends story ideas to help them as best I can, video games (I'm a whore for story driven ones), food, music, YouTube, movies/tv -- I could keep going but I'd be here all day

Something you could talk about for hours off the cuff

baldur's gate 3, 911, the rookie, some bits of the mcu (phase 1 to early phase 4), my fanfics and ocs, things I just blab to my mother about that I won't say here because it's a long list

Something you hate

my feet always being fucking cold and my inability to finish a fic atm <- there's more but again... we'd be here all day and this is my main issue other than my brain on occasion

Something you collect

fanfic ideas (my wheel is collecting drinks on tab), bg3 tavs (I'm playing through every romance and writing fics for it -- but after that I'm not stopping so tavs galore), and random shit I probably don't need

Something you forgot

a lot of stuff I learned in math, I was good at it at the time, but now? I don't remember the fancy equations. and until now, to move the little "today" magnet on my calendar

Love language?

all of them, honestly, though I'm more of a gift giver than a gift receiver. touch (gimme cuddles, hand holding, kisses, hugs -- all of it), quality time (we could literally sit in silence doing our own thing and it's great), and words of affirmation (I just really need verbal reminders some times alright? my brain is loud) are the big 3

Favourite movie/show

right now? probably 911 and the Rookie but NCIS and pre-season 11 Criminal Minds are a love of mine (nothing wrong with the newer stuff, I just have feelings connected to the early stuff). also I miss Adventure Time and Gravity Falls. movie wise: movies Glen Powell is in, but that's a given. Marvel movies (again phase 1 to early phase 4 -- haven't watched a lot of the new stuff yet) and when I was kid, I scratched the disc for Finding Nemo because I watched it so much

Favourite food

I'm pretty picky, so a lot of my favs are basic. but since I've started cooking things myself/helped cook -- I've ventured out more. but fajita quesadillas (steak and chicken), pizza (rolls and bagel bites included), grilled cheese, turkey and cheese sandwiches are generally safe options. then I've recently tried salmon, so good. and chicken and dumplings in my current go to cold weather food.

Favourite animal

outside of your classic pets (dog, cat, bunnies, bird, fish): foxes, wolves, otters, highland cows, ball pythons, probably more that I can't think of. (the fictional owl bear, they're cute don't judge me)

What were you like as a child?

I think I was relatively normal as a kid. went to like a "headstart" preschool which helped me be academically ahead, I guess? I'm not really sure, but I was a relatively smart kid and that preschool helped with that I think. I played sports, softball and basketball mainly. I loved (and still love) swimming. I played pretend a lot, which maybe is why I love writing so much. relatively well behaved, dropped a few "f bombs" though (it was like twice and my sisters bring it up still). and like I mentioned before, religiously watched Finding Nemo -- my mom would but it on because it was the only thing that would keep me occupied. the wiggles were another big one (I was hyperfixating, but no one knew it yet)

Favourite school subject

going off high school: math probably, I was good at it. I liked science a lot too. history was fun in high school -- mainly because of the teacher (she dressed up). English (lit) was okay, I just didn't like being told what to read and the teachers (8th and 11th grade) analysis was always bullshit out of the lesson plan and if you had something different it was just flat-out wrong and didn't even let you explore your own train of thought -- just told you that you were wrong with no explanation. (my 7th, 9th and 10th grade teachers were great though loved them)

Least favorite subject

adv physical science -- teacher got sick, not her fault but she was out for the last half of the years and it really hurt our grades for a bit because the regular phys-sci teacher wasn't grading us right, and it left a bad taste in my mouth for pays-sci English (lang) -- I write how I talk, which I know isn't really correct, but I just, it felt like it didn't make sense they way she taught it. (most of my subject issues are literally just me with grudges against the teacher bc they weren't helpful)

What’s your best character trait

I feel like I'm a kind person, or at least I do my damnedest to be. I try to be as helpful as I can when in positions to do so. I'm always trying to make sure that I'm mindful of others. I put my all into things, I'm very passionate. I listen and give advice when I can. I'd like to think I'm funny.

What’s your worst character trait (I get a little deep... sorry 😅)

I'm sure you noticed above, I'm very unsure of how people actually perceive me so it causes a lot of "I think" or "I'd like to think" statements. I'm often very in my head, and I care a lot about how others feel/think about me -- which I know isn't inherently bad, but it's not very good either. I beat myself up a lot, and I can get myself in really not nice headspaces. I also tend to bottle up my feelings, which isn't fair to me or others that may want to help -- but I don't want them to feel like it's their fault even though it's really not and I don't want them to feel like I'm trying to get them fix me or that I'm just fishing for validation (no one that I'm friends with has ever said this or made me feel that way, it's entirely my own head). but I preach communication, but I lack the practice in it because I'm scared to upset people -- I'm just a mess 😅

If you could change any detail of your job right now, what would it be?

probably the fact I don't have one 😂 it's a pretty easy fix though

If you could travel through time, who would you most like to meet?

oh that's a tough one -- some of them, there's a language barrier. others, I would end up screwing over the timeline with. so maybe like, just going back in time and talking with my pop who died when I was little, just so I can have that little window of extra time with him

Recommend one of your favorite fanfics! I have been an awful reader lately, fandom jumping is hard. I'm behind on everything but I've been privy to so much background stuff with my amazing friends! and I will tag their work (finished and wips) and please check out the one shots and other works that these people have done as well you won't regret it

Top Gun

Damn Those Dog Tags by @horseshoegirl - it is a finished work, but I haven't finished reading it. I highly recommend that you check it out if you haven't because Lucky poured her heart and soul into this and it is just a beautiful piece!

Set Me Alight by @horseshoegirl - a work in progress and i have loved being a part of the process in seeing this come to life as she writes this! i highly recommend this as well!

You Are My Soulmate by @startrekfangirl2233-writes - a work in progress. i believe this is the first thing a read of star's before we actually talked! a lot of ups and downs in this piece! i recommend giving it a shot

star has so many other yet to debut pieces, and I love them all so be on the lookout for them!

A Gun Amongst Daggers by @desert-fern - a finished piece, but again, I haven't finished reading it. another one I was lucky to witness the process of and I adored it all! please go show it some love fern really put her all into it

Anatomy of an Arsonist by @desert-fern - a work in progress and I have loved being a part of watching this story evolve and grow. she's put so much love and detail into this, I highly recommend

You Catch S.W.A.T Officers with... Muffins? by @desert-fern - a cute little one-shot with Nix that is just absolutely adorable and sweet, if you need a feel good this is where you go!

Anything by @topguncortez , @sebsxphia , @roosterforme , @teacupsandtopgun and so many others are highly recommend as well. And again, please go show anyone tagged here some love on their works if they are your style! they all have so much work that I couldn't possibly but it all down, and search out for smaller pages too -- they're deserving of love too 🫶🏻

Baldur's Gate 3

there are so many that've just been reading through on the search page so I'll be tagging the accounts I see a lot!

@moonselune

@astarionancuntnin

@reverieblondie

We the Stolen by @fangbanger3000 (only on ao3) - I adore this story, it's so captivating and interesting! a definitely rec if you're looking for something unique (please please please! ready the warnings before proceeding)

there are so so so many others if you're a bg3 girlie (gender neutral) give the tags a scroll, you won't regret it

911

@achilles-rage -- has plus!size and race inclusive readers! please please give them a look if you're needing a little love

@megalony -- all of their 911 pieces are very emotional and I think capture the characters in a unique way that is still true to them!

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no pressure tags: @horseshoegirl @teacupsandtopgun @sebsxphia @achilles-rage @lovinglyeternal @bradleybeachbabe and anyone that wants to join!

[itsbells]

lazy day turns to a busy one..

(justin herbert x madison beer)

warning: none

(fluff, super cute & kinda short)

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madison pov

wednesdays are designated lazy days for justin and i. we are both off, no football, no studio, no nothing. just my lover and i. sometimes we plan to go out for dinner or hangout downtown L.A. but today we decided to stay in. which if im honest, i love the best. something about being in the comfort of either of our homes, not worried about anything else feels so peaceful. as i woke up this morning, i turned my body to look behind and see if justin was still laying next to me which thankfully he was. i couldn’t help but just admire the man in front of me, he looked so at peace in his sleep. still laying next to him, my left arm giving me support while the other hand started rubbing his chest, feeling his heart beat. i couldnt help but smile. i started to move my hand all over his chest then his neck and jaw, back down to his chest just admiring him. at this point he started to wake up, he reached up and put his left hand on mine. i looked back up to his face to see him smiling at me with sleepy eyes. i smiled bigger, “good morning handsome” i told him. running my hand over his all the way up to his arm.“morning beautiful. having fun there?” he smirked at me. i giggled before he grabbed my hips to lift me up on top of him. i put my hands on his chest to give me support. “yes i was actually until i was interrupted.” i said to him. “oh baby by all means go ahead im not complaining” he said raising his hands up to put behind his head while still smirking at me. i laughed it his cockiness and leaned down to give him a quick kiss and got off of him. i was about to head to the bathroom but felt justin softly grab a hold of my wrist and pulled me back down to him. “to early baby come back to bed” he said as he put one of his hands on my cheek and the other on my waist. “babe it’s like 11am we should get up now” i said to him giving him another kiss before pulling away from his embrace. i heard him groan as i walked to the bathroom.

justin followed me into the bathroom shortly after and we did our daily morning routine. when we finished we headed downstairs to my kitchen to start our late breakfast but realized there was a tiny problem. “babe you don’t have eggs” i heard justin say looking into my fridge then back at me. “what?! no way” i said as i stopped cutting up the veggies and walked towards him infront of the fridge looking at the empty carton of eggs. “ugh i could’ve sworn i still had some” i frowned and looked back at justin. he pulled me into a hug and said, “we could go out for a quick bite if you want, i don’t mind” he smiled down at me. i looked up at him and smiled back, “are you sure? i feel bad we’re supposed to stay in today.” i told him pulling away walking infront of the cutting board. “s’okay baby we’ll be quick, plus we got all day to relax hmm?” he said pulling me away from the cutting board. “come on go get changed i’ll clean up” he added. giving me a butt pat as i walked away which made me look back at him with a smile while he smirked back at me.

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justin and i exited the cafe hand in hand and made our way down the side walk towards my car. it was a pretty quiet day downtown LA surprisingly. as we continued walking and having a normal conversation. i looked to my right to see a carboard box next to a trash can. thinking nothing of it, i looked away until i heard what sounded like a 'meow'. i stopped in my racks right away making justin stop walking too. "whats wrong babe?" he asked me looking in the diretion i was looking at. "did you here that?" i asked him still looking towards the box. "here wha-" he didnt finish his sentence as now we both heard, what was now confirmed as a cat. we looked at eachother, then back to the box. us being worried that an animal could be injured or lost. we walked towards the box and saw a cute little black and white kitty that looked about 2 months in the box looking absolutely scared. "oh my god its a kitty" i said putting my hand over my mouth crouching down but still keeping a distane. "oh woah theyre really skinny, poor thing" justin said crouching down next to me. the cat popped it head up, looking at us, unsure if it can trust us. "pspsp its okay baby your safe" i called for it. it started to slowly make its way out of the box and towards us. justin kept quiet not wanting to scared it, he stayed crouched next to me. i slowly reached out my hand so they could sniff it. when they realized we werent going to cause them harm, it started rubbing itself on my hand and purring. "aww my goodness hello pretty baby" i said smiling, and started to pet it softly. it made its way to justin and started doing the same thing. "your a friendly kitty arent cha" he said also petting it softly.

a few minutes later of gaining more of the kitties trust, justin picked her up. we came to a discovery that its girl. "geez do you think someone left her here?" i asked justin. as he carried her in his arms. "looks like it poor girl, she looked so scared" he said then looking down at her then at me. i looked around us to see if anyone might possibly come to claim her, as obvious as it was that someone was heartless to leave this poor kitty here, i still hoped someone wouldnt be as cruel and just come back. i looked back at the kitty then back up at justin. "oh i know that look" he smiled at me. of course he does. "well we cant just leave her here. maybe we can take her, ill post on instagram if anyone is looking for her an-" he cut me off. "and if someone doesnt, then you want to keep her?" he said still smiling at me. "i mean is it bad idea? ive never had one before but i can learn, you can teach me!" i said looking back down at the kitty and started petting her. "no baby definetly not a bad idea, nova can have a little sister" he said. i looked up at him smiling even bigger. "we just gotta take her bath, i feel like her flees tranferred to me" he laughed. i laughed with him, "oh no, we'll have to take you one to then" i teased him, we continued walking to my car with the kitty.

~

“ow ow ow babe hurry she’s scratching the fu-freak out of me” justin semi-yelled. we just finished taking the kitty a bath and justin was holding her in the bathtub to prevent her from running away while i went to go look for a towel. “oh no we can’t have that” i yelled from the hallway laughing. "im coming im coming!" i yelled again coming back with a towel and wrapped it around the kitty. "how is she not scratching you" justin said, looking at how calm she was with me in my arms. i laughed, "she just hates you" i said smiling looking at him. he started looking at his arms then back at me with a smile.

we ended up going to the vet shortly after to make sure she wasnt sick or had any complications and once we got the clear that she was okay, we made our way to the pet store to get her some cat necessites. when we got back to my house we placed some food and water in her bowl, she wasted no time diving in. justin and i decided to let her roam around my house, so we made our way to my living room. we sat down with a huff, "so much for having a relaxing day" i told justin laying my head on his chest. he put his arm around me. "yeah but i mean kind of excting, we saved a cat." he told me. i looked up at him. "yeah i guess your right" he looked down at me and leaned down to give me a kiss. "are you hungry baby we should order some food." he said pulling out his phone. i looked at him surprised. "whaaat order food? who is this?" i teased him. i saw him smirk a little. justin has always been the type to save money, usually we make a meal out of whatever we have in the pantry because in his words 'theres food at home'. he laughed at my reaction, "dont get use to it, the only reason why i say this is because we're both in no shape to make anything to eat with how eventful today was" he said looking at me and handing me his phone to pick out what i wanted to eat. "woahhh what did i do to deserve this? first it was this morning having breakfast at a cafe now its take out for dinnerrr? im so lucky" i teased him again. all of a sudden he starts tickling me causing me to laugh uncontrollably. "stop babe okay okay! i take it back" i said laughing. he was laughing with me then haulted his actions. "thats what i thought." he said slapping my butt before getting up to look for the kitty. the rest of the day we hungout in the living room watching movies and playing with the kitty. she seemed to really like it here, seeing that nobody was claiming her yet since i posted her all over social media.. it looked like we were going to have another addition to our little family.

𐙚🧸ྀི ˖ ᡣ𐭩 ⊹ ࣪ ౨ৎ˚₊the end 𐙚🧸ྀི ˖ ᡣ𐭩 ⊹ ࣪ ౨ৎ˚₊

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Housenapped: Tanner Grayton X OC - Chapter 1: Suspicious Activity

I am a casual writer, meaning I don't upload consistently. Please don't get attached to any "series" I write (as it may only be one part released). Either way, I hope you enjoy.

Word Count: 1299

I wake up the next morning with sun rays shining through the sides of my curtains. I have these thick, velvet curtains to keep my room dark, good for warding off unwelcome nighttime visitors, but at this time of day, visible streaks of light appear on the wall.

My days are typically filled with something to do, but not entirely busy. I work from home so everything I do is through the computer. I’m a graphic designer. I create visual concepts, mostly for housing layouts and home decoration, and send them to marketers and developers who make it a reality. I also send them to clients who are looking to change things up in the home. When I’m not doing that, I host online auctions for charity or I sell items I don't want any more to make a little extra cash. Those three practices combined; I make quite a bit of money overall. Then, when the sun begins to set, my neighborhood watch duties begin. I make my rounds, get back home by nightfall, and in my free time I watch television.

Back when I was in public school, I used to envy the people who got to wake up to the natural sunlight. I would get up at four o'clock in the morning just to get ready for classes. Now I get to wake up in the afternoon. I pull myself out of bed, do my morning routine, and decide to go to the store. Now that I think about it, the store is really the only reason I leave the house. Even my clothes I order online. Sometimes I consider going out more, but every time I try, a sense of dread overcomes me and I back out. I can barely stand getting groceries. Going to my kitchen, I check to see what I may need.

Everything.

I need everything.

My fridge is bare bones. There's only water, expired plant milk, cabbage I will never touch and a well-used bottle of ketchup. And a box of tampons? So I did have tampons! I bought a new box for nothing? I really need some sleep if I’m so I’m putting sanitary products in the fridge. I should get rid of them all together and switch to those new period panty things. I leave the kitchen and grab my bag.

It’s freeing owning a car now. I used to only take Ubers and Lifts, but Luna convinced me to stop being afraid and get my own car. So I finally bit the bullet and got one. It’s a humble little used car, but it works all the same and gets me to my destination. It’s a weekday so the stores aren’t too crowded. I should have pre-planned my meals before I came to narrow down my grocery list, but I guess I’ll work on staple items and intuition. Rice, potatoes, cheese, veggies and whatever else comes to mind. I quite enjoy grocery shopping when it’s not busy.

I end up returning home with far too many bags. That darn Costco and their love for bulk items. I take the food out of the bags, putting them in their respective places in my kitchen. The purchase I’m most excited for I place proudly on my dining table: the huge triple chocolate cake with delicious chocolate icing presented on the crystal cake stand my mom got me. I'll do my best to cherish it, but it’s so good it may just be gone by the end of the week. Realising I didn’t have breakfast before I left, I make myself two raspberry toaster strudels and head to my home office. 

Every day, before I start work, I check my email for any upcoming projects or job opportunities. I read each assignment to myself under my breath. “Faith Gallagher’s thinking of rearranging her sunroom... Maddox of ‘A Hat’s Home’ wants me to design a mini house for Nathan Sharp... wants to surprise his wife- that's a good commission. Cory Davis and… hmm?”

I click on a message sent from Youngman, Luna. I wasn’t expecting to hear from her. It was an email letting me know I was on my own for Nightwatch tonight. Apparently, the scheduled member is too sick to take the shift with me. I emailed her back, letting her know I don’t mind covering the route by myself, then returned to my other emails.

I’m halfway through my work and hungry again. I know I should consider eating a sandwich or salad, but that cake has been calling my name since I picked it up. Shamelessly, I grab a big piece of the heavenly treat, and as the hours go by, I have my second piece, then my third, then my fourth. Needless to say, half the cake was gone by the time work ended. So long cherishing it. Before I know it, I’m getting ready to do my rounds. Like every night, this one is uneventful. Sometimes I wonder what would happen if someone did come across a criminal. What would they do? I have a registered gun and fight training, courtesy of the many instructors I've paid, but my neighbors might not. The police here have a slow response time and no one in this neighborhood seems to have any sense of self-defense. You’d think living in a neighborhood with recent suspicious activity would at least give someone the sense to invest in security.

It’s good that I joined though. At least I know what to look out for. In addition to the self-defense classes, I took quite a few crime-based classes in college. Did I waste my life? I'm nowhere near old, but considering all the college classes I took and all the degrees I have, shouldn't I be doing something more than designing rooms and cowering in my house? No. This is smart. This is safe.

I’m finally home, so ready to binge watch come TV. But of course, before I start my marathon I get some food. I microwave a bag of theater popcorn and start making my dinner. Once I’m finished with all that, I put them on some TV-trays and head back to the kitchen to get some more cake, but I pause. I keep promising myself I’ll start living healthy. I just got it and already half is gone. Tomorrow. I think to myself, and take a piece of cake. But something’s… off. I could have sworn I only ate half the cake. It looked like another piece had been taken. I should probably check the house to see if someone is here, but come on. What kind of professional criminal takes a slice of their victims' cake?

I shrug it off and take a big slice, then return to my living room TV. I start the marathon, but not even ten minutes in I’m distracted by a feeling. I have all my lights on, but I still want to be certain. I quickly get to my laptop and check my outside cameras. Everything seems okay, but what is that? I swear I saw a glimpse of white in the corner. What in the world?

Not wanting to get myself worked up, I settle on it being a cat or a bag or something. But just to be sure I look around the house. My bathroom light is on. I never keep it on. I must have forgotten to this morning before leaving. I don’t find anyone in the house and the outside looks fine from the windows, so I sit back down in the living room, lay a blanket over my lap, and start eating. I’m up until early morning watching, but the whole time I can’t help but think:

What was that white movement in my camera?

Uploaded: 20.Fri.Dec.2024

[britt-kageryuu]

The guys are sitting around a large table that has a long grill through the middle, with a couple metal plates on some parts that act as griddles. The table seems to be on a rooftop somewhere, but the skyline is blocked by canvas sheets painted to look like a New York City Skyline.

The guys are all dressed in color coded shorts, their masks, and shirts with different graphics on them. Raph = an Aligator Snapping Turtle holding a barbell in its mouth wearing sweatbands, Donnie = Reboot Process Interrupted Current Mood: Murderous, Leo = a turtle covered ing glitter with a unicorn horn on its head, Mikey = I have a Psychology Degree and am Eager to Use It! (Threat).

They were having Yakiniku, with a few other things on the grills and griddles, chatting among eachother, and answering questions from the chat. On one end Mikey was experimenting with 'steam baking' a cake on the griddle.

Shelldon is flying around the area announcing the questions, while River is in stand-by/sleep mode on a box in the back charging. Shelldon is also acting as a speaker playing music as he floats around.

"So we had to send someone to grab some more ingredients, the poor new guy was so confused by the list, so I volunteered to go with him." Mikey says as he checks his experiment, "This guy apparently never went shopping in the marketplace before, and I swear he almost overpaid on ingredients, so many times. Senior Hueso gave us a budget, and I wanted to make sure we stuck to it."

Shelldon swerves around next to Donnie, "Hey Dad, TechnoTurtle, wants to know how you have so many 3D models in such a short amount of time. Got any answers Dude-Dad?"

Donnie was in the middle of eating so it took a minute for them to answer, "Well to be honest, I have planned to make numerous games with 3D models in the past, and then lost interest for various reasons. So I had all the Models saved on a spare memory bank." They pause to take a sip of their drink, "And before we get a question about the many outfits, I left some odd videogame clothes/costume data attached to the models so it's very easy to add new outfits. Think of our Models as videogame avatars instead of VTuber models. Also I don't know what programs others normally use for making VTuber models, Mandarin and I have been using a mix of my programs, and some free to use art programs."

Mikey is seen moving his cake experiment to a counter near the table to cool under a netted cube, "I may have made our original model concepts, and done some minor rigging for them, but once we discovered the mix of programming we use now, yeah definitely better for us. I may love doing art, but making models for VTubing was more complicated than I wanted to deal with." Mikey quickly grabs a few pieces of meat and veggies from the grill with tongs, "Heck, once I told everyone I designed our models, I had to emphasize on my commission page that I don't do models. But I have been making 2D, 2.5D model Assets, with a wide variety of skin tones, and even different species variants." Mikey says with some pride in his voice.

Leo was about to say something, but stopped to stare as Donnie starts to eat a sandwich, he made with grilled meats and veggies, whole. It wasn't an unusual sight for the guys, but it's been a while since he last saw Donnie do this. And that's not to mention the audience who are all very confused and concerned by this.

"I don't know why I'm surprised to see you eat like that Dee, but Wow. I forgot you could-" Leo paused for a sec, "That almost came out very wrong. And not in a way I would want to say."

Sadly some of the audience was able to pick up on the almost innuendo, thankfully they didn't mention it in chat, but they did make memes out of the clip.

Donnie looked at Leo with great offense after finishing his sandwich. "Annoyed Huff. Rude. Dear Brother, you can not fault me for my softshell instincts!" They say with a huff and crossed arms. Their tail seen whipping around behind them.

Raph just lets out a sigh with a shake of his head. "You two are always so chaotic with eachother. But you're my knucklehead brothers." He uses some custom chopsticks to flip the meat he put on the grill before eating it after a few seconds.

The stream goes on with more chatting, and eating, though after a bit of time they're joined by April, Cass, and CJ. With a note that their Dads are on vacation, to get away from some the guys chaotic antics recently.

The chaotic antics in question were not mentioned, much to the audiences great disappointment.

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Masterpost

This was at least partly my original idea for their 4th of July post, but I decided that the guys would rather just enjoy the festivities instead of streaming the entire time.

And yes Donnie is swallowing the sandwich whole. I just realized how wrong/weird it sounds to describe that hence the 'unspoken innuendo' line.

[siglati]

For asks to know you better! 1, 2, 9, 27

1. Chipotle order?

There's no Chipotle location where I live (the maritimes isn't really "with it" sadly. We only just got a Popeyes and a Sephora very recently). The closest Chipotle would be somewhere in Ontario, so about a 2 hour plane ride from where I am. The menu looks pretty good though, I'd try the chicken quesadilla with a side of red chili salsa!

2. Thoughts on veganism?

There's quite a few! Vegan food tastes pretty good if it's made by someone who knows how to cook or if it came from a good restaurant. Having friends or co-workers who are vegan can be a great way to encourage yourself to eat more veggies too if you struggle with it (I do). Lots of people turn to it because they don't like the thought of killing and eating animals, especially because there's a lot of workplace and animal welfare issues with factory farming. I get where they're coming from, but food solidarity is more productive in the grand scheme of things because in reality, veganism was only made possible relatively recently and in places where there's dependable/affordable food imports all year around (and there's issues with that too, farmers aren't treated very well, especially in the global south. Over worked, underpaid...). Canada is a pretty good example of this. If you go waaay way up north, fruits and veggies are insanely pricey, so what makes more sense? Buying a single box of strawberries for 25$ or hunting a seal or whale to feed tons of people for a good amount of time? My own family in remote Newfoundland lives by the ocean and about an hour away from the nearest grocery store, so it makes sense to catch your own seafood and have a moose for the family to last the winter.

The vegans I know in person are thankfully civil about it. They don't talk down on "carnists" (idk why vegans online use that as an insult sometimes because honestly it sounds both funny and cool at the same time), or insist on feeding vegan diets to cats. Thank goodness

So basically: food is food. Eat what makes the most sense for you and your family to eat and whatever that is, never stop practicing gratitude towards your farmers and butchers or family members who can hunt. We'd all be worse off without them

9. Do you have a skincare routine (and how many steps is it)?

It's very, VERY diligent. I used to have pretty bad acne and I was on accutane for about a year after university 6 years ago. It's great stuff, but it can be hard on your body. To this day, sunscreen is still the first thing I put on when I wake up (although skin cancer alone should be your reason to wear it everyday no matter what. Especially if you live somewhere where healthcare isn't timely or affordable). Right now I use these to keep breakouts at bay. My skin is the best it's been in years.

27. What’s your favorite or go-to outfit?

Right now, it's a bright pink and gold silk robe with a hood. I have good pictures of it from the designer here:

And here's me with it on!

The designer repurposed the fabric from an old wedding dress, and it makes me feel all rosy and happy everytime I wear it. As if I was made part of an old love story

Although you know what, a friend of mine did tell me once that it reminded her of Homestuck. I don't know how I feel about that ☠

[hopusthebrainlessfloof]

Topper: "To protect himself from YOU."

Spewart: "Huh?... OH!! Okay!" :3 "I forgot about that..."

Hariet: "But I just said-"

Rango: "Don't worry, you won't need to pack anything, we got plenty of stuff at our house! Hariet has really heavy flows, so we have the heavy-duty stuff!"

Hariet: "SHUT UP, NO I DON'T!!!"

>A portal opens, everything Topper mentions comes out, then the portal closes<

Rango: *Picks up the box of pads* "'Extra duty extreme heavy super absorbent over-night pads designed for heavy flows.'" *Looks at Hariet* :/

Hariet: "Hush!!!"

Topper: *Grabs the pistol & pocket knife and gives them to Other Rango*

Rango: Thanks ya! And uh, thanks ya for da offer, but I usually use tampons 'n' cups ^^

*knock knock*

Topper: Food's here. Nobody touch the sweet potato fries or you'll lose fingers.

Hariet: :/

Topper: Alright... I got yall each a burger with fries if you don't mind. *holds up a bag* This one reaks of ranch. *handing it to other Rango* Got myself the lovely veggie burger and sweet potato fries, got Hatty a bacon with mac and cheese... and Rango, here's yours. A mini bacon with extra tator tots.

Spewart: Wait, where's my food?

Topper: Leftovers are a thing.

[jill-ice-cream]

Rectangle Cast Iron Pans: A Must-Have for Serious Home Cooks

🔥 Introduction: The Rise of Rectangle Cast Iron

Cast iron has always been a staple in professional kitchens—but now, rectangle cast iron pans are taking over serious home kitchens too. These pans offer a sleek yet functional twist on a classic material, with versatility and durability that suit the modern home cook.

If you love rich flavors, crave that golden sear, or want to level up your cooking game—this pan could be your new best friend.

🍳 Why Serious Cooks Prefer Cast Iron

Superior Heat Retention

Cast iron heats up evenly and stays hot, which is perfect for cooking meats, veggies, and even Indian flatbreads. It allows food to develop flavor-packed crusts and caramelization.

Even Cooking Surface

No hot or cold spots. Your food cooks consistently across the entire pan, meaning fewer mistakes and more perfect meals.

Long-Lasting Durability

With proper care, cast iron pans last generations. They're resistant to warping, scratching, and denting.

Bonus: Older cast iron pans often perform better than new ones thanks to years of seasoning!

🧱 What Makes Rectangle Cast Iron Unique?

Shape and Functionality

Unlike round pans, rectangle cast iron offers more surface area. That means you can cook multiple items at once—ideal for batch cooking or family meals.

Grilling, Searing, and Baking Versatility

From stovetop grilling to oven baking, this pan handles it all. Think paneer tikka, roasted vegetables, or baked lasagna.

Space Efficiency

Rectangle pans fit better in ovens and storage spaces. Stack them with ease, or slide them into compact cabinets.

🍽️ Ideal Dishes to Cook in a Rectangle Cast Iron Pan

Grilled Sandwiches and Paninis

Achieve cafe-quality sandwiches with crispy golden crusts and gooey interiors—all from your stovetop.

Oven-Baked Veggies and Roasts

Add a drizzle of olive oil, your favorite spices, and roast vegetables to perfection. The pan’s thick base enhances natural sweetness and texture.

Indian Tandoori-Style Cooking

Rectangle cast iron works great for marinated items like paneer, mushrooms, or chicken. Sear on the stovetop and finish in the oven for tandoor-style results.

🛒 Choosing the Right Rectangle Cast Iron Pan

Size and Depth Considerations

Look for a size that matches your cooking habits. A medium rectangle pan (~9x13 inches) is great for most homes.

Handle Design and Grip

Double-handled pans are easier to lift. Silicone grips are helpful for heat protection.

Pre-Seasoned vs Unseasoned

Pre-seasoned: Ready to use out of the box.

Unseasoned: You’ll need to apply oil and heat to build a protective layer.

🧼 Maintaining Your Rectangle Cast Iron Pan

Cleaning Without Soap

After cooking, let the pan cool. Wipe clean with a soft cloth or paper towel. Use hot water and a brush for tougher residue.

Seasoning Tips

Rub a thin layer of vegetable oil and heat your pan after cleaning. This builds a natural non-stick surface over time.

Avoiding Rust

Never soak your pan in water. Always dry thoroughly and store in a dry place.

🇮🇳 Top Brands Offering Rectangle Cast Iron Pans in India

Lodge Cast Iron

Trusted American brand known for high-quality, pre-seasoned cookware. Pricey but worth it.

Rock Tawa

Indian brand offering affordable cast iron pans in various shapes—including rectangles.

Kiyas Kitchen Picks

Affordable, practical, and tailored for Indian cooking. Rectangle pans come pre-seasoned and ready to use.

❓ FAQs

Q1: Can I use rectangle cast iron pans on induction cooktops? Yes, as long as the base is flat and magnetic—it’s compatible with induction.

Q2: How do I prevent food from sticking? Proper seasoning and preheating the pan before adding food help avoid sticking.

Q3: Can I put my cast iron pan in the oven? Absolutely. Most cast iron pans are oven-safe up to 500°F (260°C).

Q4: Is cast iron safe for acidic foods? Use enameled cast iron for highly acidic dishes like tomato sauce to prevent metallic taste.

Q5: What oil is best for seasoning cast iron? Vegetable oil, canola oil, or flaxseed oil work best for building a strong seasoning layer.

Q6: How heavy are rectangle cast iron pans? They can weigh between 2 to 5 kg, depending on size. Double-handled pans are easier to manage.

✅ Conclusion

A rectangle cast iron pan isn’t just another piece of cookware—it’s a game-changer for home chefs. Whether you’re grilling, baking, roasting, or searing, this pan delivers restaurant-level results with durability that lasts generations. With options from brands like Kiyas Kitchen, Lodge, and Rock Tawa, investing in a rectangle cast iron pan is a smart move for any serious cook.

[twistednuns]

Making C. happy by giving him a massage slathered in coconut oil. Inviting Franzi to help me.

Leaving quickly on Sunday. Stopping for our first outdoor ice-cream of the year. Eating it in the sunshine, sitting outside the ice-cream parlor.

Bathing together.

Finding a huge box of Sennelier soft pastels for half the price.

Watching a Sternstunde Philosophie talk with Marina Abramović.

Spending a few days in my own apartment for a change. I feel rather nomadic these days. It's nice to have all my belongings around me but I also notice how much they're weighing me down. I get sucked into a very stagnant energy.

Cooking my favourite sour curry with all the vegetables. Trying fermented tofu for the first time. Delicious.

NYX Lip I.V. - such a nourishing lip product (and I got it in a brownish 90s shade)

One of the best food combinations: Gruyère and strawberries.

Reading a whole book in two days. With my new clip-on reading light. Game changer.

Alkaline porridge with sea salt, roasted almonds and berries. Breakfast dessert.

Variations of a super easy and healthy lentil loaf! Veggie-packed and low carb. (I've been cooking and baking every day since I'm back in my apartment)

Surprising myself with good paintings (the trick is to make it through the ugly stage).

Spring cleaning.

Dinner with Becky. As always. One of the most wonderful human beings I know.

A cheap insider deal for a leather handbag.

Discovering an intricate origami dragon sitting on top of the emergency break on the subway.

A night out with C. Deep talk with Olivier (about Surreal art, feminism, Louise Bourgeois and the Guggenheim in Bilbao, the difference between coaching and therapy, IFS constellations and parts work). Ending up at Corleone, talking to a few people outside. Happily holding each other in bed. Also cute: when he was a little sad because I bought heeled platform shoes. So I let him wear them so he could be taller than me for once (we're almost the same height).

Casually fantasizing about renting a studio near C.'s house. Making it a studio/café/event room/store. I LOVE this idea. Putting it out there. Listen up, Universe <3

I also love my vision of my life at the art academy. Being exposed to radical, subversive avant-garde ideas. Discussing everything with C. Going to bizarre and eccentric happenings and parties together.

Mini burrata.

A super quick and easy read for a change.

When C. came into the room all excited, bit into a huge strawberry and announced that it was the biggest one he'd ever eaten.

Supporting a crowdfunding campaign for Munich's first Lesbian Bar - I chose the tier with the sticker pack: "Lesbians eat WHAT...?" Meow!

Spending some time alone with Marcus. Getting to know each other a little. Meeting his adorable cats. Enjoying his much calmer energy (compared to C.)

Initiating a mediation for L. and S. Telling her I'd be her lawyer. What a nice thing to have as a little girl. I wish I'd had one too. Perhaps I can take on this role for my own inner little girl as well.

C. and M. picked up my bike for me. I didn't have to move one finger!

Lots of feline cuddles.

People keep telling me that they admire the way I move. Perhaps it's time to believe them? I'm a dancer!

Being reminded of my passion for roasted sesame. I immediately bought one of the Gomasio mills they had at the seminar house.

The transformational Inanna seminar. Meeting so many interesting personalities. I see myself in many of them. In Cordula, who loves art and fashion design and unearthed her pink girl dreams. In Petra, who never believed she was good enough either and ended up with an eating disorder like me. In Astrid: anxious and dignified, freaky but reserved. In Martin, who also needs a few days to thaw. In Aline with her incredible connection to the invisible realm. Her receptivity to the subtle messages of the ether. Her soft, warm strength and compassion. In Dore, who feels like an older version of me. My future potential. A wise woman. Almost. And she already lives in my dream house in the forest - a vision that keeps showing up. Sonja, who used to be a teacher as well. She's fierce and provoking. Soft and warm and enthusiastic.

Dancing with my sadness. Receiving a message: I am free. I am loved.

Resurrection after 16-hand-massage.

Walking the first steps on my very own golden life line after A. told me unexpectedly that I used to have a twin and I'm currently on his path. Hugging and cuddling and eye gazing. It felt natural with her. Even to ask her for permission to put my forehead on hers.

Learning that a lack of control can also be called freedom.

Realizing that I have a huge problem with self-sabotage. There's a part of me that keeps me small and immobile. Apathetic. Tired. Cuts off my energy supply. Doesn't believe in me. Is afraid of failure AND success. Because it expects both outcomes to be painful or exhausting.

Emptiness contains everything.

Following the urge to hop out of bed and dance to the Village People one morning.

Realizing the daffodils I bought were actually white! A pleasant surprise.

Maisons du Monde, plant center and delicious Indian food with Margit.

Waking up before sunrise. Going for a long walk through the forest. Saying good morning to strangers instead of ignoring them. Picking up trash along the way. Working on my posture. Feeling a little sad. Welcoming it. Realizing that my favourite time outside is right before the street lights turn on/off. I also went past a window decorated with Happy Birthday bunting and it looked like a mother was busy preparing a birthday table for her child. Heartwarming.

Starting my new journal. Making it my own. Collages, art, dried ferns...

A day at the art academy. Shopping at Muji. Sexy silly social gathering in the evening.

The mango exceeded expectations.

Running an oil stick over a huge canvas. The start of a new painting.

C. brought me earrings from Gran Canaria! Is this the first time I got jewellery from a man?

Waking up next to each other.

Helping the kids make clay pots. I loved seeing how calm it made them at first (but then upset because the result wasn't perfect...)

A tiny Japanese food tour with Lena and Sash: Matcha Orange and matcha cheesecake with a savoury tasting menu at Tushita tea house. Museum 5 Kontinente. Delicious ramen in mushroom broth. Taiyaki fish waffles for dessert. And then we saw "Doping" at Kammerspiele. My first time at the theatre this year!