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lumine-no-hikari · 2 months ago

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Dear Sephiroth: (a letter to a fictional character, because why not) #313

I was asked by someone very close to me to start saying one compliment to myself in the mirror at least once a day. He wanted me to try to learn to think more positively of myself. Today, I said, "I am a reliable partner." Hey, Sephiroth? Maybe you can try it, too, if you want to.

Today was another really busy day. Shortly after waking up and getting ready, J and I went to a small gathering with his biological family - his mother, his father, his sister, and his remaining brother.

…Daniel is not with us. His absence is felt.

The purpose of the gathering was to combine everyone's birthdays into a single celebratory thing so that the parents don't have to be bothered with acknowledging their children until the next holiday or birthday gathering; they'd much rather work than interact with their children or get to know them as people, outside of the idea that "we have a grandchild now, which means we've won at life".

…It's a little sad. It's as though they've learned nothing from Daniel's death, and… sometimes I get really impatient with this.

I gotta try a little harder to remember that different folks are at different spots on their healing journey. And sometimes, the spot where people like to stay is "not started" or "not even acknowledging that I gotta heal; just gonna keep marching on these broken legs and pretend it's normal".

…It's kind of a mess. I was present because J wanted me there, not only for the sake of it, but for emotional support. J's sister and remaining brother behave in ways that are reflective of the trauma they received as a result of being raised by parents who treat their children as afterthoughts or obligations instead of as people worth knowing, and that trauma plays out in how the brother acts towards his child and in how the brother and sister interact with each other.

It's all triggers and old scripts, and the result is suffering that could be prevented if they spent more time self-reflecting and working on breaking their conditioning. And it's painful to witness, because… they're good people.

…Well. I got some photos from our outing. Here; this is the plate of pizza I wished I could give to you:

...And here's some of the scenery:

...When I got home, I steamed some salmon in my rice cooker. Here's how I do it in mine:

First, you take out the bowl from the rice cooker and fill it to the 6 line of the "sweet rice" meter:

...Then you put it back into the rice cooker:

You put the steamer basket into the bowl:

...Then you cover it in parchment paper...

...You'll need about 2 pounds (or roughly 900 grams) of salmon...

...You'll stick it in the steamer basket, on top of the parchment paper.

Fold the parchment paper over the salmon...

...Then close the lid.

Press the "menu" button until the little arrow is next to the "steam" setting, and then you press the big orange "start" button:

It'll beep after 40 minutes, and then...

...Just make sure to check it by cutting it open in thick places, and by making sure that where the two fillets touch are cooked. Sometimes things get weird depending on how you arrange it in the rice cooker; try not to overlap any parts of the salmon fillets, because overlapped parts tend to remain raw, for some reason.

I sauteed some mushrooms to go with it, in some butter. These are shiitake, portobello, and maitake:

Mushrooms shrink a lot. That's normal. Once they're cooked, you just throw a little salt on 'em:

...And then you put your yummies into a bowl. Want some...?

...Have some tea, too:

...It's maybe not the prettiest tea after it's sweetened and stuff, but it tastes good, and I find it calming.

...I'm a little tired. The last few days have been rather busy, and so it aches a little more than usual to think of all the things I'm not in a position to give you. Like tea. And snacks. And walks in pretty places.

...Tomorrow, J and I will fly out to a place that is west of us and hang out there for a while before coming home. I'm gonna try to get lots of nice pictures and maybe even video of our adventures for you. It'll be good, I hope.

I got the supplies I need in order to test out the cake I intend to make for you on the winter solstice. Though I'm not sure when I'm gonna get a chance to actually bake it. Tomorrow is a trip. The day after that is appointments. The day after that, I'll be helping a friend and hanging out at her house. The next few days seem packed, and although I'm grateful for the opportunity to spend time with others and to be helpful in some way, I guess I still feel maybe a little frazzled.

Ah well. I'll handle it. It'll be okay.

Up at 6am tomorrow. It is 9:18pm. I had better stop writing in favor of getting ready for sleep.

I love you. Please stay safe out there so I can show you and tell you all about so many more things, okay? Even if I can't give them to you directly, maybe if you keep reading the things I write, someday you'll have all the skills you need to give yourself all the things I wish I could share with you.

I'll write again tomorrow.

Your friend, Lumine

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ceratonia-siliqua · 4 years ago

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Forever Ch 19

As per usual, check out @send-me-your-hcs next week for the next chapter.

Ao3 Link

Warnings: Some depression themes (and other usual warnings)

Alone.

A state he hadn’t been in -ever- during the two, wonderful, blissful weeks he’d had with Bucky. He was familiar with loneliness, knew it better than he did constant company. It had never made him ache like this, it had always been a soft, dull sensation poking around the back of his skull. Now it morphed into a sense of anguish, beat itself through his brain and down his spine. It had only been eight hours since Bucky left and Peter was laying on the kitchen floor, legs drawn up into one of Bucky’s massive gray t-shirts, held up only by his arms through the sleeves. His cheek pressed against the cold title, reminding him that their bed would be the same. Instead of rolling over into a patch preheated by Bucky’s furnace like body, he would fall into frigid sheets. It made the back of his throat burn to think about, the tear lines on his cheek already crusty and pulling the skin beneath them tight.

He had the burner phone pressed to his chest, had given up on making dinner while he waited. He knew it had to happen, that Bucky would have to leave for some span of time at some point, but he hated it. Wanted the phone to ring so he could hear the smooth rumble of Bucky’s voice over the line and know that this was all temporary, that Bucky wasn’t leaving him for good.

The clock on the wall, made of burned wood and careful thought, ticked like it was just as impatient as he was. He jumped as the rice cooker whined, high but brief. Had forgotten he’d put it on, was glad he could just eat plain white rice if nothing else tonight. He thought about mustering up the energy to make the chicken in the fridge when the burner phone lit up.

It got halfway through the first ring when he answered. “Bucky?”

“This is an automated message from the Peter Stark Tip Hotline. We are calling to provide updates on the case and remind the public that any tips leading to the arrest of Skip Westcott and/or the recovery of Peter Stark will be compensated. Currently police are investigating a sighting of Skip Westcott several weeks ago in West Virginia. There have yet to be any verifiable sightings of Peter Stark. Now a message from Tony Star-“ Peter hung up.

He could handle the objective monotone update on his case, was relieved in fact to hear that there was so little for them to go on, but he couldn’t listen to his dad. He was already sad, he didn’t need guilt on top of it.

The phone rang again. He was more hesitant this time but the need to speak to Bucky was too great. He would just hang up if it was the hotline again.

“Hello?”

“Hey baby, you doin’ okay?”

“Better now that I’m talking to you.” Felt his face heat at the cheesy line even though it was true.

Bucky chuckled, gravely as it rolled through the speaker. “Well, seems like we’re in a similar boat then.”

Peter couldn’t help but ask, “Did you get that phone call too? From the hotline?”

A sigh, deep and tired. “Yes, I did. I want to say you shouldn’t have answered it but it could have been me for all you knew.”

“I didn’t listen to all of it. I stopped once my dad’s message was about to play.”

“That’s for the best, he got heated again.” Peter heard Bucky shifting positions, the sound of his clothes sliding giving him away. “Have you eaten dinner yet?”

“No…” I’ve been too sad. The last part of his thoughts he kept to himself, not wanting to come off manipulative. It wasn’t Bucky’s fault he was sad and Peter didn’t want to accidentally suggest he was.

“Baby, you need to eat something.” Tone gentle, concerned but not forceful.

“I know…”

“I know you’re sad sweetheart, but I’ll be home in a few weeks. We can go do something fun when I do.”

Peter bit his lip. “Could we… Could we go dancing?”

Surprised. “Why the sudden interest in dancing?”

He looked away as though avoiding eye contact despite being utterly alone. “Last time I saw Steve he talked about how he used to go swing dancing with his friend. He didn’t say your name but I was hoping it was you? I wanted to try it with you but if you don’t want to-“

“Peter, I would love nothing more than to take you out to dinner and go dancing. We would just have to be careful. Go a few towns over, maybe even book a hotel and go out of state. Either way if that’s something you really want to try I’ll make it happen.”

“I- I really want to.” Had to bite his lip to keep from saying but we don’t have to. He could let himself have this one, just this once.

“We can start planning when I get close to coming home. I want a few days with you at the house before we go anywhere.”

“We could just stay home if you don’t want to go out. Just put some music on and do it at home.”

“It’s not the same, your first time should be on a dance floor, there is nothing like it and you should experience that first.”

“Okay, Bucky.”

“You still need to eat, Peter.”

Peter sighed. “I was hoping you forget about that part.”

He could hear Bucky smirking over the line. “Nothing slips past me, baby.”

“Mhm, sure.” It felt good to tease Bucky, even apart.

“Peter.”

“I know, I know.” Peeling himself off the floor was a feat but he managed, already in a better mood with Bucky on the line.

“There is some precooked chopped chicken in the freezer along with a microwave steamer bag if you need something easy.”

“Thanks, I’ll try it.”

_____

The rest of the week was quiet. Spending most of his time alone gave him room to think, room he didn’t really want. Bucky often kept him busy, too busy to think much on the things that bred doubt and concern for him. Without Bucky he was left stranded, on his own with his only life line god knows where and only reachable through phone. Eventually he needed an outlet, something to hit the pressure release on everything.

So, he wrote.

It took a few minutes to find what he needed. Packages had been flowing into their home at a steady rate and it was hard to catalog it all when all the boxes looked the same. Eventually he found it. A packet of loose notebook paper and a box of different colored, high quality pens. Bucky had picked them out, Peter had never been terribly picky about his pens. Even billionaire households had their cheap ball point pens rolling around more often than not. Most of his letters had been written with pens from cheap bulk packs because he’d gone through them so quickly. Peter Stark may have been the son of a multi billionaire but even he had a carefully budgeted allowance.

He went to the small table in their kitchen, a rustic pine two seater, and dropped off his cargo. He whipped up a snack, just a simple salami and cracker plate, before sitting down.

The rainbow array of colors the pens came in was inviting. When he’d written Bucky and other inmates he had been stuck with black and blue ink exclusively. Being able to choose now was a small luxury that he was happy to take advantage of. He plucked a purple one from the package and a clean sheet of paper from the reem. Smoothed the paper across the flat surface of the table before picking up the pen. The light taps of the end against the table as he thought of what to write kept a steady ticking pace.

Pen touched the pen to paper and he was off.

_____

Each note had something entirely different on it. Each with something positive and sweet, kind and affectionate. They were hidden around the house. All in places where Bucky would easily (hopefully) find them but not obvious enough that they would be found all at once. He wished he had thought to do it before Bucky left. The idea of tucking notes into his car and between the folds of packed clothes would have been a nice way to remind Bucky of home out on the road. He would just have to remember to do it another time.

He sat down at the table once again, took a moment to organize his thoughts into neat little boxes as he thought about if he really wanted to do what was next. The difficult part would be getting his message across in such a way it would not be skewed, well, not skewed too much. His words would be twisted and turned endlessly but as long as the base letter was what it needed to be, it would just have to be okay.

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Dad,

I’m writing this letter to let you know that I’m alive. I can’t say much more about the situation than that. I love you, I didn’t get to say that before everything happened. I know you’ll look for me no matter what I say but I hope you take care of yourself too. I knew I would have to leave you at some point, I just wish it hadn’t been like this. I’m not sure when I’ll be able to reach out again. Currently I’m alone and this has helped fill some of the silence and loneliness. I don’t have much to say, there is just so much that I can’t that I don’t know what to put in instead. I guess for now this will have to be it.

With Love,

Peter

_____

The letter was painfully vague and he felt bad for all the false pitfalls he had placed in it. Peter knew his dad’s mind would go to the worst place possible, yet that had in a way been the point. The longer he could keep Tony off of Bucky’s trail the better. He didn’t like the idea of manipulating his father but protecting Bucky came first, no amount of guilt could overcome that. Peter couldn’t help but see the irony in their positions. They had reversed roles. Now Peter was kept prisoner because of his father whilst Bucky was free to roam the streets like he owned them. For Bucky’s sake, he was happy. Having spent so long in prison, Bucky deserved a sense of normalcy and Peter would never in his life guilt him for having it where he couldn’t. It wasn’t Bucky’s fault that his father was overbearing and unwilling to let Peter make his own choices.

He sealed up the letter and wrote the address he’d had memorized since the first day of kindergarten. He didn’t put a return address on it. Part of him wanted to stick the letter in their mailbox down at the end of the road instead of waiting for Bucky to take it but the letter would be stamped with the nearest city’s location and that was far too big of a risk. Instead, it was clipped to a hanging pin by the door. The letter wouldn’t be touched for weeks but it would be ready for Bucky’s next trip. So, he did what he had been doing since this all began.

He waited for Bucky. —

Twelve days.

Bucky had been gone for twelve long, agonizing, gruelling days.

Peter had spent most of it curled up on the various floors throughout the house. He didn’t know why it helped, but it did. Maybe it was just too hard to make himself sit up and act like a regular person when his heart was halfway across the country. He felt hollow without Bucky here.

But he didn’t feel hollow now. No, he was no longer sprawled across the floor like a dead body or a lifeless doll. Peter was eagerly pacing through the kitchen - the only room on the first floor whose windows faced out front – eyes glued to the small section of their driveway that he could actually see. He’d been pacing like this for an hour and a half already. Bucky had called to say he would be home before 8PM, and the clock on the wall was now reading 7:47.

Finally, finally, at long last, there was a distinct crunch, the unmistakable sound of tires rolling over dirt and rocks. Peter whipped around to face the window and caught the tail end of a silver car driving past. His heart raced. Bucky was home!

A door opened outside, then shut. Peter grinned and rushed for the front door, intending to wrench it open and throw himself into his beau’s arms. His socked feet skidded across the hardwood as he raced for the mudroom, but three loud, sturdy knocks from the other side of the door gave Peter pause.

He was fairly certain Bucky would rush in to see him, not joke around by making him come to the door. Although, maybe he had his hands full or something? He might’ve been knocking because he needed Peter to let him in. The thought made him eagerly reach for the knob, unable to keep the excited grin off his face.

But the smile didn’t last. It was wiped away almost instantly, erased like marker on a whiteboard the moment he opened the door and met the shocked, disbelieving face of none other than Steve Rogers.

#winterspider #forever fic tag #peter parker x bucky barnes #siliqua writes #too tired for witty commentary #I apologize

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needdl · 6 years ago

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One Spawn at a Time (Part One)

“The baby was due in T-minus four weeks- not that Tenten was going to let that slow her down.”

and YES this has been up FFN and AO3 for a while but in my defense: whatever

Part One Part Two

The light from the fire cast a warm glow over Neji’s features, softening them and gently casting the divets in his collarbone into shadow as Tenten nestled against his shoulder, clasping his hand in both of her own and tracing over his profile with her gaze. Hopefully Gai and Lee weren’t paying too close of attention to them, absorbed as they were in getting the chicken cooking over the campfire, because she knew her stare was undoubtedly sappy.

It couldn’t be helped- Neji had woken her from her (now daily) late afternoon nap with gentle kisses and soft touches, plus a snack, and she was feeling very fond of him at the moment.

And also very hungry. Hopefully dinner would be ready soon.

She knew Neji was still a little wary over camping right now, what with her due date being in a few weeks and all, but so far the experience had been nothing short of pleasant. Gai and Lee, normally very extreme in dragging Neji and Tenten into their exhausting physical activities, were more than happy to let Tenten stay in the hammock and read her book (aka nap) while they dragged Neji into white-water rafting or something.

It was a win-win, as far as Tenten was concerned, because she and Neji could go for walks in the mornings after breakfast while Lee and Gai did their own thing, then meet back up with them for lunch. Then they could all relax for a bit before the three men departed to go be manly in the woods (or something). Tenten would nap, wake up to eat a snack, and then be up and perky by the time they came back.

Today the three of them had gotten back a little early, but Neji had spent all the extra time cuddling her in their tent and getting her in a very agreeable and snuggly mood. She pretty much trailed him around the campsite after that, clinging to his arm.

Even when he was building up the fire, which probably was very annoying but he was smart enough not to say anything. Then he had to help her stand up from her awkward crouch on the ground.

Lee and Gai had volunteered to cook dinner, so Tenten immediately plastered herself against Neji’s side in Gai’s ugly two-person camping chair and hadn’t moved since. Every once in a while she tugged him down to kiss him. He seemed pretty all right with it, if his tiny smug smiles and gentle touches to her pregnant belly were anything to judge.

She was in such a good mood that she didn't even mind the touches, which normally made her roll her eyes and grouch a bit when anyone other than Neji did it.

(With Neji she bore it with more grace, given that he was like, the father of the baby and all that. Plus he knew she didn't much like it and limited his contact to non-invasive, short touches. Even so, she usually had to swallow her biting jibes- because Neji was sweet and thoughtful even though he was usually the unfair recipient of her bad moods and he deserved to feel their little spawn moving around if he wanted to.)

Neji wrapped his arm around her and brought his hand around to rest on the side of her tummy. She clasped her hand over his and held it there, smiling softly into the firelight as he dropped his head down to nuzzle her temple.

Lee studiously turned over a few pieces of chicken. “Almost ready!” He announced cheerfully. Gai, digging through the cooler in the car to get out the greens for their salad, cheered loudly in response. Tenten ignored them both, cupping Neji’s jaw in her hand and holding him in place while she kissed him thoroughly and admittedly, rather loudly.

“Please stop,” Lee said plaintively.

A week later (and one week closer to her due date), Tenten was feeling arguably the best she had felt for her entire pregnancy. Neji had helped her shave her legs that morning because she couldn’t reach them any more and he was the best husband in the world, plus a bunch of the baby clothes they’d ordered arrived and were waiting in a package on the doorstep when she got home from work.

She dragged it inside and ripped it open eagerly, then spent the next half an hour sitting in the foyer happily blubbering over the tiny socks and shirts and onesies and pants.

I’m going to have a baby, she thought joyfully to herself, and it’s going to be soft and fat and cute and my baby.

She paused to consider the mess around her, wiping at her eyes with the collar of her shirt. Neji would undoubtedly be anticipating opening the clothes just as much as she had, so she began to fold things back up and put them in the box for him to unveil. He probably wouldn’t cry as much as she had though.

She left the box on prominent display on the kitchen counter, then headed upstairs to change into maternity leggings and an oversized tee. (Bless maternity leggings, honestly.) It took her an embarrassing amount of time to get her maternity pantsuit off and the casual wear on, but hey, she was almost thirty-seven weeks pregnant. The whole “moving around” thing wasn’t easy.

She got back down to the kitchen to start on dinner and absently pulled her phone from her purse to find about ten billion texts from Neji checking to make sure she was home safely.

Oops. As she got closer to their due date Neji had gotten more and more tense about her safety, and it had become his norm to check on her at several key points throughout the day. If she didn’t respond promptly enough, she could practically feel his blood pressure rising.

Luckily he hadn’t called her yet, which always indicated peak worry. She sent a quick text confirming she was home, followed by ‘baby clothes came today! got distracted opening them. srry babe xoxo’

‘I see.’ He responded. ‘How do they look?’

‘so small and cute. it’s ridiculous.’

‘Well, babies are small and cute.’

‘omg u are truly a genius.’

‘Don’t be a smart ass.’

‘why? you gonna punish me? :3’

‘Don’t you make three-face at me.’

‘:3 :3 :3’

‘😑’

‘hehe ❤️❤️’

When no answer was forthcoming, she tucked her phone into the waistband of her leggings and moved into the kitchen to look at what food they had for dinner- but not before snagging a bag of chips and ripping it open as one of many early evening snacks.

After a moment spent contemplating their food options, Tenten started pulling out the things she needed to make xiao long bao. She’d cooked up the chicken-based (part of her always mourned the fact she couldn’t use fatty pork to make up a rich broth, but Neji didn’t eat red meat and she loved him so much that she would sacrifice it) soup broth the night before to use in the next few days, so now she just needed to make up the filling and her dough.

She made the filling first, with a chicken (sigh) and shrimp base. There was a moment that she spent looking at the Shaoxing wine and thinking longingly about having a cold beer on a hot day, but she overcame it and quickly used what she needed and put away the bottle. Better not to think of lost pastimes.

She was just about to start adding the hot water to her flour for the dough when she realized what an imminent mess she was about to make and paused to grab an apron.

Once upon a time, Tenten had one single dark navy apron that fit adequately and functioned well. Then she moved in with Neji, who was a disaster in the kitchen if his meals went beyond chopping up vegetables or using a rice cooker. They’d quickly learned that they needed several aprons, because they had to wash them quite a bit. (He was better at cooking now, thank goodness.)

Also, once upon a time Tenten hadn’t been pregnant and her aprons would go on and stay on with one quick loop and tie. Now it was a whole five minutes to get the damned thing on and tie it well enough to stay on.

The baby kicked at her ribs, seemingly catching her disgruntled train of thought and defiantly proving a point.

Making the dough was a labor-intensive and exhausting endeavor, and Tenten quickly immersed herself in kneading it into perfection.

She was concentrating so hard on the task that she didn’t even hear when Neji got home. He walked into the kitchen after she didn’t respond to his quiet greeting and froze, watching her rotund figure work at the dough.

After a moment, his eyes confirmed to him that yes, Tenten was barefoot, pregnant, and in the kitchen preparing dinner for her husband. Exactly the image she’d vehemently rejected in middle school and high school.

Tenten swore viciously in Mandarin at the dough. “WHY ARE YOU SO STICKY,” she demanded of it. The dough had no excuse for its behavior.

Neji’s soft chuckle caught Tenten’s attention, and she whirled around, startled. Upon seeing him standing there, her entire face lit up, and the resulting leap in his chest made it difficult for a few moments to concentrate on the excited speech she immediately launched in greeting.

He tuned in again in time to hear her say, “-and I’m just wrapping up with the dough and about to get the steamer ready, if you want to go get changed and then help me fold up the dumplings?”

“Very well. But first-” Neji set his briefcase on the counter and crossed over to her, wrapping his arms around her waist and pulling her in for a kiss.

A few minutes later, he pulled away and met Tenten’s dazed eyes. “I’m home,” he told her.

She gazed up at him, looking starstruck, then let out a small, almost shy smile. “Welcome back.”

Another week closer to her due date- it was just a few days away now- and Tenten was over it.

She was ready to have an actual baby to hold and to coo over and to urp on her and to cry all night- she wanted all of it, especially if it meant no longer being pregnant.

She sprawled out on the bed and glared up at the ceiling, absolutely furious over the mere concept of getting up and dressed and breakfasted and going to work.

“Neji,” she said plaintively, “I’m ready to have this baby.”

There was a loud clattering noise from the bathroom, and Neji called sharply, “What?”

She jerked a little at the frantic tone in his voice, then realized what she had said. “Oh-” She half-attempted to roll over a bit to look at him, but gave up fast. “I don’t mean I’m in labor! Just tired of being pregnant. Didn’t mean to make it sound like that, sorry.”

She could hear Neji exhale in a gust. “Ah.”

They were both quiet again for a minute, as Neji went back to shaving and she went back to doing her best impression of a beached whale (at least, that’s what it seemed like to her. She couldn’t even see over the swell of her belly into the bathroom.)

Neji cleared his throat in the silence. “Maybe you should take ma-”

“Nope.” She called back promptly.

“You don’t even know what I was going to say.”

“You were going to suggest, again, that I take an early maternity leave. I’m not taking maternity leave until I go into labor or a week after our due date.”

There was a soothing pitch to his voice when he next replied. “But wouldn’t it be easier? You hate sitting at your desk all day, you’d at least be able to get up and do other things-”

“I do laps around exhibits with the tour guides.”

“But you wouldn’t have to worry about going to work, you could just focus on resting up and prepping for the baby.”

It was tempting, and Tenten cupped her belly with her hand as she thought it over. There was a hopeful silence coming from the bathroom.

“Eh, nah,” Tenten decided. Neji let out a whoosh of air.

“Tennie-”

“Come over here and help me up,” she raised her arms in the air and flapped her hands at him.

He sighed again, and a few moments later she could see his head over the top of her tummy. He stopped at the end of the bed and frowned at her.

She let her hands fall down to rest at her sides on top of the bed covers. “Hey.”

“Hello.” He wasn’t wearing a shirt. Neither was she, actually.

After a few more seconds of staring at each other, Tenten got a crick in her neck from craning her head to see Neji. She let her skull thump back against the bed.

“So, you’re not going to help me up?”

“I like seeing you stuck on your back like a beetle.”

Tenten let out a loud, startled laugh. “What?!” Neji didn’t make jokes very often, and it always delighted her when he did.

She continued chortling as he smiled down at her, stepping closer to smooth his hand over the tight skin on her belly. He held out his other hand to her and she took it, allowing him to pull her into a sitting position.

She grinned up at him. “That was a good joke.”

“Thank you.”

Tenten leaned over and wrapped her arms around his waist, nestling her head against his stomach and humming happily as he put one arm over her shoulders and cradled her head in the other.

“I like you a lot,” she told him, her voice muffled by his skin.

“I like you too.”

“A lot?”

“Yes.”

“Cool.” She mused on it for a few moments, then said, “Then maybe we should get married and have a baby.”

She could hear the smile in his voice. “I’ll have to ask my wife if she’s okay with it.”

“She probably will be. She seems pretty cool. A total babe.”

His chuckle rumbled in his chest, and she fought back a shiver over the low pitch. “You have no idea,” he told her, smoothing a lock of hair over her back.

He pulled away a few moments later and she pouted. “You need to get ready for work,” he reminded her, looking regretful.

“Ugh, work.”

Neji raised his eyebrows and a keen look came over his eye. Tenten cut him off before he could say anything. “Just because I complain about it doesn’t mean I want to stay home!”

He sighed- he was always sighing, apparently he was too refined to roll his eyes- and was about to speak, so Tenten reached around him to grab his butt.

He choked off rather abruptly, eyes wide, and she grinned up at him. Her hands flexed as she dug her fingers in, enjoying herself immensely (Neji’s butt was unreal. And it was her goddamn right to touch her husband’s butt as much as her heart desired.) Neji stared blankly at the wall in front of him as his cheekbones pinked and Tenten gleefully kneaded away.

After a moment, she leaned over- both hands still gripping his ass- and mouthed at his abs. The muscles twitched, and when she glanced up at Neji’s face through her lashes he was clenching his jaw.

Slowly, she drew her hands around to his front and lightly scratched her nails down his abdomen. Just above the waistband of his slacks, she paused, fingers tracing along the edge, then pulled away.

Tenten stood up cheerfully. “Well, I guess I should get ready for work!” She walked into the bathroom and started closing it with great relish.

She caught a glimpse of Neji through the gap. He was standing still, back ramrod straight, and scowling at the wall.

Tenten grinned and closed the door with a sassy little snap.

The day of their due date, both Neji and Tenten spent their time in a haze, flurrying over any movements from the baby and staying up for the entire night “just in case.”

When dawn came and there hadn’t been a single contraction, they realized that maybe it hadn’t been such a good idea, because now they had to go to work. (And also what if the baby had actually come, or came the next day when they were sleep deprived? They had not thought that one through very well.)

Tenten just pitied anyone who had to interact with Neji that day, because the man got very grouchy without his beauty sleep.

Not that she was much better, but at least she had “imminent baby arrival” as an excuse.

Work was uneventful, which was a mixed blessing because it meant she didn’t have to do anything, but it also meant she didn’t have anything to do.

(It made sense and she’d fight anyone who said otherwise.)

Neji texted her constantly throughout the day, checking in on her and complaining about clients. They had a nice long phone conversation at lunch though, which perked up Tenten quite a bit and hopefully did the same for him.

Still, once quitting time rolled around and Tenten was faced with the option of leaving, she took it quite gleefully.

Rather than going straight home though, she took a little detour to Neji’s building in downtown Konoha and rode the elevator up to his office floor.

Udon looked up at her in slight surprise, but gave her a polite smile. “Hello, Huang-hakase.”

“Hi Udon-san. Tenten-san is fine,” she reminded him. “Is Neji busy right now?”

“Nope, he’s clear for the rest of the day.”

Tenten stopped to lean against the reception desk, propping one hand on her lower back. “Was he in a bad mood today?”

“Er-” Udon had the grace to look a little uncomfortable at gossiping about one of his coworkers, even if it was with said coworker’s wife. “Well, he wasn’t in a great mood, but it’s not like he took it out on anyone, really, except maybe Hatake-bucho, and he usually kind of deserves it...”

Tenten grinned. “Sounds about right. Is it okay if I head in, then?”

“Sure, Huang-ha- er, Tenten-san. Would you like me to notify him at all?”

“Nah, we’ll see how snippy he gets before he realizes it’s me.” She waved to Udon over her shoulder and waddled over to Neji’s office, knocking once before busting the door open.

He was sitting at his desk and scowling, eyes on the computer monitor and pen in hand over some documents. At the sound of the door opening his jaw clenched and he snapped, “What.”

She snorted and closed the door behind her. “So it was that kind of a day.”

He jerked his head up and stared at her in surprise. “Tenten.”

“Yep.” She crossed the room and grabbed one of the chairs in front of his desk, then swung it around to sit next to him. “Teach us to not adhere to our sleep schedule, huh?”

“An unfortunate time for such a realization, given that we are due for a baby any day now.”

She gave him a wry grin and leaned in to kiss him briefly. “Well, I got off a little early today and figured I’d stop by. How were your clients from hell?”

“I’ve had worse, but they were… quite obtuse.”

She leaned back in her chair, linking their fingers together and smiling up at him. “I’m all ears, love.”

Four days after their due date and they were all ready for the baby to be born, including said baby. It had been doing somersaults for a few days and kicking up a storm, and while Tenten loved her little dumpling she was ready for the dumpling not do that anymore while she was trying to sleep.

Her obstetrician had recommended sex as ye old standby for inducing labor, so they’d been having a fun time with that, at least.

In fact, they’d spent the entire weekend, uh, trying to induce labor.

But as Sunday drew to a close and there was still no baby in sight, Tenten’s frustration reached its all time high. She had a rage-filled crying session in her bath that night, furious over the fact that she was unwieldy and had swollen ankles and stretch marks and she couldn’t always hold it in completely when she had to use the bathroom and her boobs were sore and she got shooting pains up her back and she didn’t even fucking have her baby yet, the only reason she went through all of this in the first place.

Tenten scrubbed at her eyes, upset with herself for even succumbing to her frustrations. She could hear Neji quietly moving around in their bedroom outside the bathroom door and made an effort to be as silent as possible, not wanting to tip him off and worry him even more.

After a few minutes of calming down, she grabbed her body wash off the rim of the tub and soaped herself up, then rinsed off and started draining the tub. She did feel better now.

Tenten went into labor a little after 11:00PM that very night.

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Instant Pot Pressure Cooker: 10 Things You Must Know & FAQ's

10 Things You Should Know About the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

Do you know why Instant Pot Pressure Cooker is one of the highest-selling cooking essentials? When I came across this fact, I wasn't much surprised, as I am using a 10 Quart Instant Pot pressure cooker. The Instant Pot cooker range is so fantastic that you can use them for preparing cuisines and dishes without struggling with anything. I can even say that the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker is a miraculous machine that has made cooking much easier for me, all thanks to the built-in features. If you are also planning to get an Instant Pot Cooker in 2020 then here is something you should know. I’ve been using this 3-in-1 cooker for about a year, and here are 13 things I found while preparing palatable dishes for my friends and family.

What is an Instant Pot ?

So you don’t know much about an Instant Pot? An Instant Pot is a multipurpose machine that serves as a rice cooker, a slow-cooker, and a pressure cooker as well. You can use Instant Pot cooker for preparing yogurt and other items. Moreover, it comes equipped with some automatic features like auto shutoff and cooking timer, so cooking food will be much more enjoyable and easier for you when you have any of the best Instant Pot pressure cookers. It’s More Than Just A Pressure Cooker An Instant Pot is much more than just a pressure cooker. You can use it for cooking a myriad of items including soups, meats, rice, and other such items daily. There are multiple cooking presets available, and you can use them to automate the cooking process up to some extent. Don’t have the time to stand beside the cooker to switch it off after a few minutes? With an Instant Pot pressure cooker, you can bid goodbye to all the hassles as the machine features a timer feature. You can set the timer based on the type of food you want to cook, and the machine will automatically turn off after the specified time. Setting up the timer with an Instant Pot 3-in-1 cooker is easy as a breeze, and you can do it with the digital controls available on the pressure cooker. It’s Safe to Use There are a myriad of misconceptions roaming around that Instant Pot pressure cookers aren't safe for cooking! But all the misconceptions got busted, since the time I am using one of these pressure cookers at home. Using an Instant Pot cooker is entirely safe, and it will not harm the food in any way. There are multiple safety features available with the cooker, including onboard sensors, regulating the cooking temperature. These sensors can prevent the temperature from exceeding the safety limits, which means that you are using a machine which is 100% safe. Yes, you still have to use the cooker with utmost safety, but the built-in safety features will make things easier for you. You Can Follow Unlimited Recipes With the Cooker With an Instant Pot pressure cooker, you can prepare different cuisines and dishes on the go. Also, the list of recipes you can follow with an Instant Pot cooker is exhausting including multiple Instant Pot pasta recipes. From preparing Korean Style Ribs to sautéing the veggies, you can do a lot of things with this pressure cooker. You can check out this list of recipes to cook delicious meals with an instant pot cooker at home. There Are Multiple Variants Available So you live alone and don’t need a massive cooker? You can still opt for an Instant pot pressure cooker, as there are multiple variants available that have different capacities. Instant Pot manufacture pressure cookers that are available in the following capacity options: Sr. no Product links Capacity Weight Multi-functional Dimension 1. Instant Pot Duo Mini Electric Pressure Cooker 3 Quarts 8.65 pounds 7-1 11.8 x 10.5 x 11 inches 2. Instant Pot Duo Electric Pressure Cooker, 6 Quart 6 Quarts 11.8 pounds 7-1 13.4 x 12.2 x 12.5 inches 3. Instant Pot Lux 6-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker 6 Quarts 11.53 pounds 6-1 13.2 x 12.2 x 12.5 inches 4. Instant Pot Smart wi-fi Electric Pressure Cooker 6 Quarts 12.2 pounds 8-1 13.2 x 12.2 x 12.5 inches 5. Instant Pot Ultra 10-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker 6 Quarts 11.83 pounds 10-1 13 x 12.5 x 12.5 inches 6. Instant Pot Duo 9-1 Electric Pressure Cooker 6 Quarts 11.8 pounds 7-1 13.4 x 12.2 x 12.5 inches Instant Pot 3 Quart Cooker (add links to products here) Instant Pot 4 Quart Cooker Instant Pot 5 Quart Cooker Instant Pot 6 Quart Cooker Instant Pot 8 Quart Cooker Instant Pot 10 Quart Cooker No matter what is your need, you can get an ideal pressure cooker from Instant Pot without making your kitchen countertop look occupied.

Easy to Clean Cleaning an Instant Pot pressure cooker is not a task. You can clean the cooker by following a simple cleaning regimen, and it will be ready for the next cooking session. The best thing about these cookers is that there is only one pot, so cleaning becomes much straightforward and hassle free. Additionally, most of the parts are dishwasher safe so you can put clean them with added ease. Check out this cleaning process, and follow it to clean your Instant Pot Pressure cooker. No Excess Heat Have you used any pressure cooker before? If yes, then you must know the heat it oozes inside the entire house. But this is not the case with Instant pot pressure cookers. With these pressure cookers, you can rest assured that your kitchen won't be heated like before. The cookers come with built-in sensors that regulate the temperature to ensure that the heating doesn’t exceed the allowed limit. You can even take the cooker with you to cook in the backyard as it runs on electricity and doesn’t require gas at all. When there is less heating, then you can cook with more ease without worrying about the steamy clouds inside your home. No Stirring Needed When I used to slow cook with my existing pressure cooker, it was a task next to babysitting. When we slow cook using a normal pressure cooker and then stirring becomes indispensable to avoid the food from over-cooking or to prevent scorching. But with an Instant Pot pressure cooker, there is nothing like stirring and scorching. You can put in the ingredients while setting up the temperature, and the food will be ready at the exact time. There is no need to stir the food to check it multiple times by opening the lid. The base of the cooker resists sticking to the food, so you don't have to scorch it out after cooking. The only stirring you need to do is while serving the food or transferring it into the serving bowl. Stainless Steel Insert Most of the regular pressure or slow cookers have lead inserts, which means heavy metal leaching into the food while cooking. With an Instant Pot pressure cooker, there will be no such issues of metal leaching, as the cooker has a stainless steel insert. Stainless steel is a stable metal and doesn't reach a higher temperature, so the food remains safe and perfect for consumption. You can cook all types of meals in the Instant Pot Pressure cooker with the stainless steel insert. It’s Portable If you love traveling then, Instant Pot pressure cooker is a good option for you. Instead of spending money in restaurants, you can prepare your meals using the cooker and at a considerably low price. With a pot, you can prepare some quick dishes using the presets, and it will save you both time and money. Instant Pot Pressure Cookers are portable, and taking one in your car is not a big deal. You can also buy the smallest Instant Pot Pressure Cooker if you don’t feel like traveling with the bigger one. Built-in Lid Handle Do you see the small edged on both ends of the Instant Pot cooker? Well, you can use them to hang the lid safely during cooking. There is no need to place the lid on the countertop when you can stick it to the handle.

Instant Pot Pressure Cooker FAQs

People usually have a lot of questions about Instant Pot pressure cookers. I've picked some of the most asked questions so that you can get a better overview of this miraculous kitchen equipment. Which Instant Pot Should I Buy ? Well, it entirely depends on your requirements and budget. Instant Pot Pressure Cookers available in a myriad of options with different capacity options. If you live alone, then the smaller Instant Pot will be an ideal choice for you. However, if you live with your family and friends, then you need a bigger cooker so that you can cook more quantities of food at once. Click here to explore different models available in the Instant Pot range, and get one according to your needs. Are Instant Pots Safe ? Yes, all the Instant Pot kitchen essentials are safe. The manufacturer claims that the whole range of appliances available under Instant Pot category is tested and quality checked. Moreover, the built-in sensors make sure that the appliances remain safe even if you cook on higher temperature and pressure. I have been using my Instant Pot Pressure Cooker for about two years, and I am happy with it. Overall, you can rest assured that the Instant Pot range of appliances is completely safe to use at the home, office, or anywhere else. Does Instant Pot Come with Trivet ? No, you will not receive a trivet with the Instant Pot Cooker, which means that you have to buy it separately. There are some quality trivets available in the market like HapWay Steamer Rack Trivet, and you can use it with Instant Pot 6, and 8 Quarts models. Moreover, you can get trivets for boiling eggs, and for making different types of foods. Must-Have Instant Pot Accessories ? So you have planned to buy an Instant Pot Pressure Cooker? If yes, then you will never regret your decision! Your decision can become even more rewarding if you get some essential accessories along with your Instant Pot Pressure Cooker. Glass Lid - A glass lid is perfect when you are cooking food in a non-pressure setting. With a glass lid, you can see the cooking progress with naked eyes. Get the best glass lid for Instant Pot Pressure Cooker here. Since I am using an 8 Quartz model; you can select the smaller lid if you have a smaller pressure cooker. Silicone Cupcake Liners - Do you love cooking cheesecakes and poached eggs? With silicone cupcake liners, these tasks will become much easier for you. Now the cheesecakes will be of even shape, and there will be less spillage inside the pot. Silicone Sealing Ring - as I told you earlier, the silicone sealing ring is prone to easy damages, so you should always keep one extra ring handy. The reason why I included the silicone ring in the accessories is because you will frequently need it to replace the existing one. Steamer Basket - if you want to steam veggies or boil eggs, then a steaming basket is what you need. There are a plethora of steaming baskets available on Amazon, and you can purchase a good one based on the size of your Instant Pot. Egg Steamer Rack - So your kids love steamed eggs? There is nothing better than an egg steamer. Using an egg steamer, you can steam up to 8 eggs at a time. Stackable Steamer Pans - With a stackable steamer pan, you can heat up the leftover food easily. You can place the steamer pan directly into the cooker as these are made using stainless steel. Moreover, you can heat up a lot of food in one go with a stackable steamer pan. Silicone Lid - Got some leftover food inside your Instant Pot? Well, you need a silicone lid to cover the food while preventing it from getting contaminated. These are the five must-have accessories for Instant Pot. Get these accessories to make cooking more fun and easy.

Do Instant Pots Explode ? In short, no! Unlike conventional pressure cookers, Instant Pot pressure cookers do not explode. The built-in safety features like the sensors prevent the cooker from generating extreme pressure which can lead to unsafe conditions. You can rest assured that the cooker will not explode in any circumstances provided that you follow all the safety measures. Go through the tips mentioned above to use your Instant Pot pressure cooker safely. Which Instant Pot has Sous -vide ? You can go with Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus 9-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker to use Sous-vide. Sous-vide is the cooking method ideal for preserving food for long. Do watch a video on YouTube on how to use sous-vide with the Instant Pot pressure cooker. Does Instant Pot Cause Cancer ? No, using an Instant Pot Pressure Cooker is not linked with cancer in any way. The inner of the cooker is pure stainless steel, so there will be no metal leaching. You can use the cooker without worrying about anything as it will never lead to health problems like cancer. Can Instant Pot Cook Frozen Meat ? Yes, you can cook frozen meat in an Instant Pot pressure cooker at a safer temperature. In short, Instant Pot pressure cookers are versatile, and you can cook a plethora of food items using them. Get a cooker today and start cooking frozen meat right away. Is Instant Pot the Same as a Pressure Cooker ? No, an Instant Pot pressure cooker is not the same as a conventional pressure cooker, but it is a lot better than it. With an Instant Pot, you get best-in-class safety features like built-in sensors and presets which make cooking easier. Also, with an Instant Pot cooker, you can cook different food items, including rice, meat, veggies, soups, which is not possible with an ordinary pressure cooker. Lastly, you can even sous-vide food with an Instant Pot Pressure cooker. Can you air fry in an Instant Pot ? Yes, you need an Instant Pot with Air Fryer to air fry food on the go. There are some cooking methods that will make air frying easier and quicker. I would suggest you watch a video online to find out how an Instant Pot works like an air fryer. Can Instant Pot Cook Rice ? Yes, you can use an Instant Pot for rice cooking, because it works just like an ordinary cooker. The recipe for cooking the rice is the same as you do it with the conventional cooker. In a nutshell, you can cook rice with an Instant Pot Pressure cooker. Should I buy an Air Fryer or Instant Pot ? I would recommend you to go with an Instant Pot instead of an air fryer. The reason to go with Instant Pot is that you can use it as an air fryer. Choose any Instant Pot Plus Air Fryer model, and you can start air frying eatables with it on the go. Are Instant Pots Really That Great ? I am myself an Instant Pot pressure cooker user, and I don't deny the fact that Instant Pot is a great cooking appliance. From steaming to air frying and roasting you can do a lot of things with the pressure cooker. Also, the list of recipes you can follow with Instant Pot is huge. Overall, Instant Pot cookers are excellent to use at home, offices, and other places where you want to cook. Does the Instant Pot Offer Smart Features ? Instant Pot itself is a smart pressure cooker that comes loaded with a multitude of smart features, including timer, presets, and much more. You can also use other smart features that are available to use with all Instant Pot pressure cooker models. Can Instant Pots Really Replace Other Kitchen Appliances ? Yes, with an Instant Pot pressure cooker you can replace a lot of other kitchen appliances including an air fryer, steamer, egg boiler and much more. In short, you can use Instant Pot pressure cooker for a myriad of cooking tasks without getting multiple cooking machines. Why are Instant Pots So Popular ? The reason why Instant Pot pressure cookers are extremely popular among the residents of the United States is the ease of use. You can use an Instant Pot cooker on the go after setting the machine up. Also, this cooking appliance can replace some other appliances like air fryers, deep fryers, egg boilers, and that is why people love it. Get an Instant Pot today, and you will find out why it is worth having a kitchen appliance. Is Instant Pot Same As Crock-Pot ? No, an Instant Pot pressure cooker is not the same as a crockpot. Generally, crockpots are slow cookers and work on less pressure, so the duration of cooking becomes more as compared to Instant Pot pressure cookers. I was using a crockpot before getting an Instant Pot, and switching to the Instant Pot was a fruitful decision for me. What is the Newest Instant Pot ? The newest Instant Pot pressure cooker available in the market right now is Instant Pot Dua Nova. You can get this pressure cooker model under $100, which makes it an affordable option. Also, it is the best Instant Pot for beginners as it is easy to set up and use. How to Set Up an Instant Pot? Setting up an Instant Pot Pressure Cooker is as easy as a breeze. You can do the Instant Pot setup in some minutes after connecting the cooker with the power outlet. Make sure to go through the instruction manual so that you can learn more about the features offered by the cooker. Conclusion Getting an Instant Pot pressure cooker will be an excellent decision, and you will believe the same after getting any of the models available on www.Amazon.com. I hope all the information available here is enough to prove why Instant Pot cookers are best and why you need one of these. Go through all the FAQs to get some additional information about Instant Pot appliances. Do you have some queries in your mind? Don't hesitate in asking them below in the comments section.

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The One Surprising Item That Will Solve Your Kitchen Clutter Problems

Most of us have at least a few different small appliances in our kitchens. While almost every small kitchen appliance does something you can do on your stovetop or in your oven, we buy them because they offer added convenience that traditional methods can’t match. But after a certain point, those convenient appliances start to become an organizational nuisance. After all, each of those “small” appliances takes up a certain amount of room!

That’s one of the reasons why the Instant Pot makes such a valuable addition to any kitchen. Because you can use this one appliance to replace at least seven of those other small appliances that are taking up your valuable storage space. And that’s exactly what we’ll be exploring in today’s blog post! Find out how your Instant Pot can streamline your kitchen storage, and help you make the absolute most of the time you spend in the kitchen. :-)

And to learn even more about this incredible cooker, check out my eBook Everything Instant Pot! This handy reference guide is packed with tips and tricks for both beginners and experienced users alike. You can find it in my shop, or get it for free if you’re an OGT Plus member!

1. Pressure Cooker

The Instant Pot is an electric pressure cooker, so the most obvious tool it can replace in your kitchen is your old stovetop pressure cooker! With 10 safety mechanisms, the Instant Pot is much safer (not to mention more consistent and user-friendly) than the stovetop variety. Pressure cooking is one of the best ways to enjoy deliciously tender foods in a fraction of the time of other methods!

2. Slow Cooker

The Instant Pot is so much more than just a pressure cooker too. You can even replace your crockpot with it! The “Slow Cook’ program works just like your crockpot, and has Low, Medium, and High heat settings. (The default heat setting for “Slow Cook” is Medium. To change the heat setting, adjust to More for High heat, or Less for Low heat.)

I highly recommend investing in a glass lid like this one to use when slow cooking in your Instant Pot. It works just like any other crockpot lid does, releasing excess steam while retaining as much moisture as possible during cooking.

Want a more thorough explanation about how the Instant Pot differs from a crockpot? Get all the details at the link below!

Related: Instant Pot vs. Slow Cooker – What You Need To Know

3. Rice Cooker

Rice is the one food I cook most frequently in my Instant Pot, by a long shot! Rice is a great side dish for many of my family’s favorite dishes, and cooking it in my Instant Pot takes next to no effort. And the best part is that the rice is perfectly cooked every time! And while you can also make perfect rice in a rice cooker, it takes longer to cook than it would in an Instant Pot.

Related: This One Added Ingredient Makes The Best Rice Ever

4. Yogurt Maker

If you’ve never tried homemade yogurt, you are in for a treat my friend! It’s so delicious, and you don’t need a bulky yogurt maker to do it. You can make it right in your Instant Pot with the “Yogurt” program! While the process isn’t hard, it does require some specific steps to get it right. (It is a fermentation process, after all!)

To get the full step-by-step instructions on how to make delicious homemade yogurt in your Instant Pot, read my full post on the topic at the link below.

Related: This Is The Easiest Way To Make Delicious And Healthy Homemade Yogurt

5. Steamer

Replace any steamer device with the Instant Pot, the perfect tool for quickly steaming vegetables and fish. It’s really quick, and can perfectly steam even the most delicate foods! There are a variety of steamer baskets you can buy online to use in your Instant Pot, like this mesh steamer basket. There are also stackable steamer baskets that allow you to cook steam multiple foods at once!

6. Warmer

Your Instant Pot can replace anything you might use to keep food warm, whether it’s just until dinnertime or throughout a whole party! The Instant Pot has a “Keep Warm” function that turns on after pressure cooking, but you can also turn it on manually any time you want. Keeping soups, dips, and other foods warm is a breeze with this handy function!

7. Sauté Pan

The “Sauté” program on your Instant Pot is such a brilliant addition to the versatile machine. While you can pressure cook raw meat as is, searing it beforehand helps to give it a deeper flavor. The “Sauté” program allows you to sear your meat right inside your Instant Pot so you don’t have to use one of your clean pans doing it on your stovetop!

You can also use the “Sauté” program to thicken sauces and soups after pressure cooking, or even to make stir-fry!

… And More!

I based the list above on the capabilities of the the Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1, their most popular model and the one most frequently purchased on Amazon. But other models have different capabilities and features. For instance, the Duo Plus 9-in-1 models have three additional programs: “Sterilize,” “Egg,” and “Cake.”

And the Instant Pot 8-quart Aura Pro model is shaking up the game even further! If pressure cooking isn’t your thing, you can grab this multi-cooker that includes a super useful a “Sous Vide” program! Cooking sous vide yields some of the most tender, perfectly cooked foods you’ll ever taste with zero guesswork required on your part.

So no matter what model you own or are looking to buy, rest assured that your Instant Pot can replace many of the small kitchen appliances that are cluttering up your cupboards! :-)

What’s your favorite way to use your Instant Pot?

Source: https://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/7-appliances-replaced-by-instant-pot/

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Instant Pot Pressure Cooker: 10 Things You Must Know & FAQ's

10 Things You Should Know About the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

What is an Instant Pot ?

People usually have a lot of questions about Instant Pot pressure cookers. I've picked some of the most asked questions so that you can get a better overview of this miraculous kitchen equipment.

FAQs - Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

Which Instant Pot Should I Buy ? Well, it entirely depends on your requirements and budget. Instant Pot Pressure Cookers available in a myriad of options with different capacity options. If you live alone, then the smaller Instant Pot will be an ideal choice for you. However, if you live with your family and friends, then you need a bigger cooker so that you can cook more quantities of food at once. Click here to explore different models available in the Instant Pot range, and get one according to your needs. Are Instant Pots Safe ? Yes, all the Instant Pot kitchen essentials are safe. The manufacturer claims that the whole range of appliances available under Instant Pot category is tested and quality checked. Moreover, the built-in sensors make sure that the appliances remain safe even if you cook on higher temperature and pressure. I have been using my Instant Pot Pressure Cooker for about two years, and I am happy with it. Overall, you can rest assured that the Instant Pot range of appliances is completely safe to use at the home, office, or anywhere else. Does Instant Pot Come with Trivet ? No, you will not receive a trivet with the Instant Pot Cooker, which means that you have to buy it separately. There are some quality trivets available in the market like HapWay Steamer Rack Trivet, and you can use it with Instant Pot 6, and 8 Quarts models. Moreover, you can get trivets for boiling eggs, and for making different types of foods. Must-Have Instant Pot Accessories ? So you have planned to buy an Instant Pot Pressure Cooker? If yes, then you will never regret your decision! Your decision can become even more rewarding if you get some essential accessories along with your Instant Pot Pressure Cooker. Glass Lid - A glass lid is perfect when you are cooking food in a non-pressure setting. With a glass lid, you can see the cooking progress with naked eyes. Get the best glass lid for Instant Pot Pressure Cooker here. Since I am using an 8 Quartz model; you can select the smaller lid if you have a smaller pressure cooker. Silicone Cupcake Liners - Do you love cooking cheesecakes and poached eggs? With silicone cupcake liners, these tasks will become much easier for you. Now the cheesecakes will be of even shape, and there will be less spillage inside the pot. Silicone Sealing Ring - as I told you earlier, the silicone sealing ring is prone to easy damages, so you should always keep one extra ring handy. The reason why I included the silicone ring in the accessories is because you will frequently need it to replace the existing one. Steamer Basket - if you want to steam veggies or boil eggs, then a steaming basket is what you need. There are a plethora of steaming baskets available on Amazon, and you can purchase a good one based on the size of your Instant Pot. Egg Steamer Rack - So your kids love steamed eggs? There is nothing better than an egg steamer. Using an egg steamer, you can steam up to 8 eggs at a time. Stackable Steamer Pans - With a stackable steamer pan, you can heat up the leftover food easily. You can place the steamer pan directly into the cooker as these are made using stainless steel. Moreover, you can heat up a lot of food in one go with a stackable steamer pan. Silicone Lid - Got some leftover food inside your Instant Pot? Well, you need a silicone lid to cover the food while preventing it from getting contaminated. These are the five must-have accessories for Instant Pot. Get these accessories to make cooking more fun and easy.

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Instant Pot Pressure Cooker: 10 Things You Must Know & FAQ's

10 Things You Should Know About the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

What is an Instant Pot ?

Instant Pot Pressure Cooker FAQs

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