#like UGH this song is SO tomato soup with grilled cheese sandwich

[weekdaygladers]

YOURE SUPPOSED TO THINK ABOUT ME EVERY TIME YOU HOLD HER

[ferociousqueak]

@rock-paperback-scissors tagged me for a thing too! It’s taken me a few days but I’m here and I have Starbucks :D

Name/nickname: Dani, ferocious, or squeak

Gender: cis woman

Hogwarts House: Hufflepuff, though Pottermore occasionally tries to tell me I’m Gryffindor.

Favorite animal: You come into MY house and ask me to choose a favorite child the NERVE. Though turtles and elephants are pretty high on the list.

Hours of sleep: 4-6, on a good night

Dogs or cats: Both? Both.

Number of blankets: 1-2

Dream trip: One day, I’d like to spend Christmas in Scotland.

Dream job: I’d like it if someone paid me obscene amounts of money to write stories.

Time: 4:14 p.m.

Favorite Bands: Linkin Park, Florence + The Machine, Imagine Dragons

Favorite Solo Artists: Avicii, Halsey, Lin-Manuel Miranda (he counts right?)

Song Stuck In My Head: New Rules by Dua Lipa

Last Movie I Watched: I think Stranger Things 2 counts as a movie if you watch it all in one day because I did AND I NEED Y’ALL TO GET ON MY LEVEL BECAUSE I NEED TO TALK TO SOMEONE ABOUT IT.

Last Show I Watched: White Collar, because Netflix took away my Leverage :(

When Did I Create My Blog: September 2013 because @pagerunner kept saying “oh yeah I saw that on Tumblr” whenever I would send her things but I wanted to be the hero.

What Do I Post/Reblog: Mass Effect (both OT and Andromeda), Stranger Things, Leverage, Wonder Woman, Black Sails, puns, pretty dresses, cute animals, writing advice. There’s a rumor going around that I post fic too, but I think those people are mistaken.

Last Thing I Googled: “perky and botaski” … which led to a very interesting revelation about everyone’s favorite Hitter from Oklahoma.

Other Blogs: Nope, just this one.

Do I Get Asks: When I do memes, yeah.

Why I Chose My URL: The nickname my dad’s family insisted on calling me when I was a kid (and still do today), despite my many requests that they DON’T DO THAT PLEASE I DON’T LIKE THAT NAME, was “Pipsqueak.” To me, it meant small, weak, feeble, incapable, to be treated with kid gloves, not to be taken seriously. So I reclaimed it as “ferociousqueak.”

Following: 344

Followers: 525

Lucky Number: 12

Favorite Instrument: Cello

What Am I Wearing: Dark green camisole, black three-quarter sleeve cardigan, dark blue jeans, very cute black heels that are both comfortable and make a satisfying clicking sound on tile, and a thin silver necklace with a heart-shaped rose quartz pendant

Favorite Food: Grilled cheese sandwich with tomato soup

Nationality: USian

Favorite Song: Starships! by Nicki Minaj (when paired with that video, it can always break me out of a bad mood)

Last Book Read: I’m in the middle of Radiance by Catherynne M. Valente and UGH IT’S LOVELY.

Top Three Fictional Universes I’d Like To Join: Mass Effect (though I’d take my chances with the Initiative rather than hang around for the Reapers to show up), Leverage (corrupt autocrats getting what they deserve and people getting justice? sign me the fuck up for that universe), and Parks and Recreation (where everyone tries their best and unironically want to be good people)

I’m feeling a bit tag-shy at the moment, but please do the thing too if it tickles your fancy :D

[envy-kitty]

I was tagged by @prettyfunkyunorganized (who, btw is an amazing writer and you should all go check 'em out.)

Age: 17

Birthplace: Houston

Current time: 9:19pm

Last drink I had: Cold water bottle, parched throat and all that.

Easiest person to talk to: My best frient, @so-rra

Favorite song: That's a hard one, but the one I listened to last was Ode to The Bouncer by The Studio Killers.

Grosses memory: My life isn't exactly an interesting one full of gross stories, but one time a person my mom knew made a shit joke about her food and then for some reason I thought that he meant there was shit in the food so I didn't wanna swallow it and eventually I was just chewing and chewing mush. So my mom was getting angrier and angrier and me and I was in tears and then I threw up and got sent to bed.

Hogwarts house: Hufflepuff, took the pottermore test on a whim once and that's what I got.

In love: Sometimes.

Killed someone: I have a bit of a temper, but I cry whenever someone so much as seems like they're upset with me and I think too much about it. So, no.

Jealous of people: Sometimes, sure. But it depends, I don't just get jealous of certain types of people and it really just depends on my day. I try to be happy though.

Love at first sight or should I walk by again: I think it's easy to be attracted to someone at first sight, yes, but love takes time and patience. Love takes care and getting to know one another. But if you believe in love at first sight be my guest.

Middle name: Elizabeth Brooke

Number of siblings: One, my little brother.

One wish: Dude if I could be just a smidge taller that would be amazing.

Person you called last: My uncle, Hamza. He's pretty cool.

Question you're always asked: "You're gay?" "Why don't you pluck your brows?" "Your curls are so pretty, can I straighten your hair?" Ugh....the list goes on.

Reasons to smile: My cats! My dog! Dragon age! (Despite its many flaws....)

Song you last sang: Dear Evan Hansen, cause my brother is writing a comic with a character named Adam Hansen, so...

Time you woke up: 5:00am (I catch a bus to school and I gotta make sure everyone else is awake in the mornings to and make sure everything goes off.)

Vacation destination: I was going to make a joke about going to Thedas but now that I've thought of it and how everything always seems to go wrong there, I'd rather just visit my Dad in Mexico.

Worst habit: I bite my nails, I'm loud, I cry a lot.

X-rays: Have to get some more done in a bit in order to further monitor my scoliosis. (It's very slight, one of my shoulders is the littlest bit higher than the other.)

Favorite food: Tomato soup and grill cheese sandwiches. It's simple and it feels safe.

Zodiac: Born on the cusp of Aries and Taurus. So...Aries??????????

I'm gonna tag a few of my friends because they exist and I love them.

@breakingbrian @orsino @katdensetsu @so-rra @astronautmutual @martiansaremytrigger @sinfulhare

Don't feel pressured to do this! I'm also tagging anyone who feels like doing this! <3

[lenaglittleus]

9 Pantry Staples for Healthy Eating

Between work, school runs, errands, and generally busy schedules, cooking a healthy meal after all of that probably makes you tired just thinking about it.

But before you succumb to the siren song of ordering in or heating up a frozen dinner, check out how easy it is to throw together a delicious meal with everyday foods that are probably sitting in your pantry and fridge right now.

1. Brown Rice

Cook up a giant batch of brown rice on Sunday night as part of your meal prep for the week and you’ll have the base for a slew of filling meals for lunches you can take to work and dinner when you get home.

(Pro tip: Check out these 7 easy tips that will have you meal prepping like a pro in no time!)

You’re probably thinking, “ugh, brown rice takes forever to cook,” “it always ends up sticky,” or “it always ends up chewy/under cooked/etc.” Don’t be afraid of the rice: Here’s exactly how to cook fluffy, nutty, perfect brown rice every time.

Here are just a few of the recipes you can use with brown rice:

Spanish Brown Rice: This is a side you can eat like a meal. Add chicken, tofu, or your protein of choice and dinner is served.

Poached Eggs With Greens and Brown Rice: Who says eggs are for breakfast? In less than 20 minutes, you’ll have a simple, flavorful, and healthy dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Southwestern Rice and Bean Salad: Everybody loves a rice bowl, and this one will bring out the Tex-Mex lover in you. It’s got a medium-spicy kick, plus bright flavors of cilantro and green onions.

More brown rice recipe ideas:

Vegan Buddha Bowl With Spring Vegetables

Easy Chicken Fried Rice

Zesty Chicken With Brown Rice

Vegetarian Paella

2. Beans

Beans of all shapes and sizes are rich in protein and fiber. Keep a variety of canned beans in the pantry, or cook a big batch that you can quickly heat up and toss with a few spices for a quick meal. Or try one of these bean-centric recipes:

Savory Slow Cooker Beans With Rice: Let’s all take a minute to praise the inventor of the slow cooker, the busy person’s (and lazy person’s) best friend. What could be easier or better than throwing a bunch of ingredients in a slow cooker in the morning, and coming home to a hot meal at the end of the day?

Baja Black Beans and Rice: Remember that big batch of brown rice and beans we suggested you cook to use later? Mix them together with cumin, chili powder, tomatoes, and queso fresco. Dinner. Done.

Chicken and Black Bean Burrito Bowl: What’s better than a burrito? A burrito in a bowl. This burrito bowl takes 20 minutes and it’s endlessly customizable, so skip the calorie-bomb takeout versions and make your own at home.

More bean recipe ideas:

Chicken and White Bean Chili

Slow Cooker Refried Beans

Double Bean Chili

Arugula Salad With Chicken and Black Beans

3. Oats

Oats can turn your boring breakfast into a fiber- and protein-packed meal to keep you fueled all morning. Say goodbye to sugary cereals and protein bars, and explore all the ways you can use oats:

Fruity Whole-Grain Breakfast Porridge. Oatmeal gets a makeover with hearty whole grains and dried fruits in this slow cooker recipe.

Irish Oats With Turkey Bacon, Cheddar, and Chives: Prefer savory instead of sweet? This robust bowl of healthy goodness is the perfect way to break your fast in the morning.

Strawberry Shakeology Overnight Oats: This is the ultimate grab-and-go breakfast that will fill you up and fuel you right for the day.

More oatmeal recipe ideas:

Baked Oatmeal Cups With Berries and Banana

Slow Cooker Banana Bread Oatmeal

Baked Vanilla Oatmeal With Nutmeg

No-Bake Shakeology Breakfast Cookies

4. Canned Tuna

You can add this versatile ready-to-eat protein into salads, casseroles, and sandwiches. It’s inexpensive and packed full of vitamins and healthy fats; just make sure to look for tuna canned in water, not oil.

Tuna Noodle Casserole With Veggies: This definitely isn’t your mother’s tuna casserole. Made with whole-wheat pasta, kale, and tuna, this dish is packed with protein and makes great leftovers.

Mediterranean Tuna Salad Sandwich: Typical tuna salad can be a heavy, mayo-filled gut-buster. This version, however, is light and bursting with the flavors of lemon, red onion, capers, bell pepper, and more.

Make a big batch and you can get even more meals out of it: Mix a scoop with greens, whole-grain pasta, brown rice, or raw veggies.

Salad Nicoise: Turn your kitchen table into a European bistro with this classic French salad. It’s filled with the goodness of tuna, green beans, potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, olives, and more — and it’s only 291 calories per serving.

5. Frozen Shrimp

Enjoying “fancy” seafood meals doesn’t mean you have to buy expensive, fresh-off-the-boat fish. With a package of frozen shrimp, you can create a variety of dishes that are inexpensive and fast.

Shrimp Coconut Curry in a Hurry: If you buy frozen shrimp already peeled and deveined, this gorgeous dish can be ready in 10 minutes. We repeat: 10 minutes.

Garlic Basil Shrimp With Zucchini Noodles: This is the perfect opportunity to bust out that new spiralizer, but if you don’t have one, a vegetable peeler will work just as well. Garlic, basil, and pesto combine to create a rich, flavor-packed “pasta” dish. (Not a fan of zucchini? Try this shrimp bowl with carrot and squash noodles instead.)

Shrimp Tacos: Mmmm tacos. We’ve never met a taco we didn’t like, and these tacos are no exception. These are easy to make and tasty to eat; each taco is bursting with ingredients like cumin, chili powder, cilantro, avocado, lime — and more.

More shrimp recipe ideas:

Shrimp Noodle Bowl

Shrimp Stir-Fry

Shrimp With Couscous

6. Pesto

Believe it or not, you can make pesto in 10 minutes flat. This is another one that you should make in a big batch and freeze for later. Even non-chefs can master this easy recipe for basil pesto.

Grilled Veggie Quesadilla: Most people think of pesto as a sauce, but you can use it as a spread, too: A dollop of pesto elevates this roasted veggie quesadilla, and can do the same with any sandwich.

Breakfast Caprese With Pesto: Add pesto to your next egg dish for a savory twist to breakfast. This protein-packed egg-white omelet gets an extra boost with a drizzle of homemade pesto sauce.

Quinoa With Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pesto: The combination of sun-dried tomatoes and pesto sauce is zesty, earthy heaven for your tastebuds. This is a hearty dish you can eat hot or cold, and it’s perfect to pack for an office lunch.

7. Sweet potatoes

Packed with vitamin A and rich in fiber, sweet potatoes bring a natural sweetness to so many fast and simple dishes. They can be cooked in batches in the oven, microwaved if you’re short on time, eaten plain, or turned into mash, pies, or fries.

When a dish calls for white potato or grains, sweet potatoes are often a great substitute that provide even more nutrients and antioxidants than their counterparts.

Barbecue Chicken Baked Sweet Potatoes: Stuffed baked potatoes are great for when you don’t have the energy to cook multi-ingredient/course meals. With only five ingredients, this dish creates a spin on classic comfort food that will satisfy the whole family.

Sweet Potato Latkes: The traditional latke recipe calls for white potatoes, oil, and sour cream, but this dish swaps in sweet potatoes for a healthier version of this classic recipe.

They’re great for the holidays, or as a side dish along with chicken or fish. They can also be topped with applesauce for a sweeter snack.

Hearty Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Apples: This easy-to-make recipe is a great way to use up extra chicken. In less than 30 minutes, you can create this hearty, fall-flavored dish in the cast-iron skillet that can be stored for easy leftovers.

More sweet potato recipe ideas:

Sweet Potato Skins With Chicken and Spinach

Zucchini, Red Pepper, and Sweet Potato Frittata

Sweet Potato Egg Cups

Scrambled Egg Whites With Steamed Sweet Potato

8. Squash

There’s a squash for every single season, and they are all so useful in the kitchen: Butternut, delicata, kabocha, spaghetti, and others provide endless options for incorporating more veggies and nutrients into a variety of meals.

Beyond simply being diced and sliced, squash provides the perfect healthy substitute for noodles, tortillas (yes! see the zucchini recipe below), and a variety of other grain-based dishes.

Pad Thai with Spaghetti Squash: Looking for a healthy twist on this traditional dish? Make your own pad thai with spaghetti squash. Making “noodles” out of shredded spaghetti squash allows you to pack even more veggies into your meal without sacrificing flavor.

Roasted Butternut Squash With Cranberries and Feta: This savory dish is great for any fall or winter meal, and makes a tasty addition to your Thanksgiving spread. Winter squash varieties include butternut, acorn, and pumpkin. They are harvested in the fall and can be used all winter to create flavorful, nutrient-rich meals.

Mexican Chicken Zucchini Boats: What better way to cut down on processed carbs and boost vitamin intake than using fresh zucchini as the base of your dish?

More squash recipes:

Barbecue Spaghetti Squash Sliders

Apple Butternut Squash Soup

Zucchini Noodle Breakfast Bowl

Pesto Zucchini Noodles With Chicken

9. Eggs

Eggs are nutritional powerhouses that can be part of any meal — add hard-boiled eggs to make a not-sad-desk salad, bake savory vegetable frittatas, or use them to craft your favorite meat and cheese quiche.

(Bonus: Pairing eggs with vegetables is a great way to get more veggies in before lunch.)

Vegetarian Eggs Benedict: Tired of scrambled or over-easy eggs in the morning? This vegetarian dish uses a healthier version of hollandaise sauce combined with mushrooms and asparagus for a veggie-packed start to your day.

Sheet Pan Sweet Potato Hash With Eggs: Garnished with cumin, chili, paprika and cilantro, this savory dish is perfect for breakfast, dinner, or anything in between. The combination of sweet potato chunks, over-easy eggs and beans creates a nutrient-packed, satisfying dish that will keep you satisfied for hours.

Mini Denver Quiches: These mini quiches are yummy for a bite-sized breakfast or brunch, and are great for on-the-run mornings when you need a grab and go option! Packed with protein from eggs and ham and a hearty serving of bell pepper, this dish will start your day on a balanced foot.

More egg-cellent recipes and tips:

12 Ways to Make Egg Muffins With 5 Ingredients or Less

Avocado Egg Salad Toast

Mozzarella and Egg Breakfast Sandwich

3 Easy 21 Day Fix Egg Cup Recipes

Stock your kitchen with these key staples and you’ll be prepared for a healthy meal any time of the week.

from News About Health https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/blog/pantry-staples-for-healthy-eating