#olivia wilde in butter

[spookyspoiledho]

Me, but about seeing the actor behind a terrible character I find attractive

[flipjack]

Olivia Wilde at Paris Fashion Week

[actressplaygroundxxx]

Olivia Wilde (31) in Butter (2011)

[nazuri]

I just watched a movie about butter carving and I am a changed woman

For the curious it's called Butter (the one from 2011) and it's glorious

It's basically "local woman gets into a fight with a child over butter sculpting" but it's just so fun

For starters the main character Destiny is an eleven year old girl in foster care that gets put into the home of Jill and Ethan. She is freaking adorable ok... Like just so freaking cute I just can't and she has art talent and decides to pick up butter sculpting since it's like a popular thing in their area and she is great at it

Jill and Ethan are in my opinion freaking amazing at the foster thing. Jill can seem slightly awkward from the beginning but she goes mama bear later and it's glorious and Ethan is just so comforting and understanding and encouraging. I love his interactions with Destiny because you can just feel the good dad energy radiating from this man and I love it

On the other side of the competition we have the Pickler household. Married couple Bob and Laura with Bob's daughter from the first marriage Kaitlen. Bob is like a butter carving master and we even get a little backstory about how when he was like eight he had this cow that later got hit by lightning and he carved it in butter later and that's how it started for him. He is the fifteen years champion of the butter competition and Laura was there with him for like all of it and she's like crazy for it.

Laura considers the competition their legacy so when a friendly judge tries to get Bob to retire and join them at judging the competition and he is actually down for it she goes crazy. The guy that talked to Bob didn't show up till the end of the movie because he was afraid of her and like no wonder she even went to his house to idk hunt him down? And she decides since Bob is so willing to throw it all away she is going to be the one to do it and she does. All in all for someone who was just cheering from the sidelines she is good at it.

We also have Brooke the stripper that Bob went to after an argument following the stepping down talk and I love her. Bob and her had sex in his car and Laura just rammed into them and later Brooke is just going after Bob since he didn't pay for the sex and decides to also join the competition to destroy Laura. Later she just tells Destiny to destroy her. She also had sex with Bob's daughter and also got money from her and she used it to buy Destiny new knives so she can bring Laura down.

This is the moment I stop and wonder why I'm writing this but I got this far and I'm not gonna stop even if I'm just rambling

There's also this one guy played by Hugh Jackman called Boyd and like he's so utterly useless. Laura goes to him has sex with him and writes him a little speech to pretend Ethan asked him for help with Destiny's sculpture and he just cannot have it on his con-science any longer. This guy goes into the room takes off his hat and in the most fake way reads from the card he put in the hat he holds in his hand. Later he tries to help Laura without her asking and tries to ruin Destiny's sculpture but like fails? At least in my opinion. Like sure he melted off that infants face but it was like a 10 cm area of damage and if he really wanted to destroy it he could've just idk cut the head off?? Or like anything that would actually ruin it? Because art people will do what art people do and add additional meaning even if the artist says otherwise.

So that's the cast and I think they are delightful. As for the plot I think it's fun there were many moments where I was emotional and then paused for a moment and wondered why am I emotional about butter carving movie but it still was freaking fun.

Laura loses both times and the first loss is funny to me because this grown ass woman was so salty about little child's sad backstory speech and even with the rematch she lost and I guess she had a change of heart (small but still) and then she went and run for governor. This woman is a menace that most of the butter committee is so afraid of. Like during the judging I was constantly thinking "what is stronger: sad backstory and talent of an adorable child or ultimate fear of Laura Pickler" because they just seemed so scared of what this woman is capable of to assure success.

And that's basically it for the movie. I loved it, it was fun and entertaining.

Go watch it

[norrizzandpia]

Masterlist 1

- Disclaimer! All of these have happy endings, I am not one for sad endings lol

- More works on Masterlist 2 which you can find the link to on the pinned post on my blog

Lando Norris:

Reckless Driving

When McLaren thinks its funny to put Y/n in a sports-car with her boyfriend and a set of question cards. Spoiler Alert: She doesn’t!

The Infamous Stream

When Max streams and the chat goes wild for Lando and Y/n’s sappy love.

I Can’t Help Falling In Love With You Pt. 2

What if love isn’t enough? What if the obstacles are too great and all the whirlwind romance ends up being is the right person, but wrong time?

Call Your Mom

Y/n’s struggle with mental health and the journey, accompanied by Lando and her best friends, she goes through in order to get better.

London Boy

In which she falls in love with a London boy as an American girl.

Flowers

After the Silverstone Grand Prix, Y/n wants to do something nice for her successful boyfriend, but she quickly finds out her kind gesture means a lot more to him than what she expected.

Used Pt. 2

A bet can do more harm than good.

She Doesn’t Know Who I Am Pt. 2

Lando’s in New York and no one knows who he is. Especially the girl who asks for his number.

Enemies To Lovers, Ya Know?

They’ve always hated each other. Always. Right?

Gentle

In which Y/n’s past is a little haunted, but Lando knows exactly how to make her understand that she is safe with him.

Spa

When a reality check causes Y/n to worry about him coming home to her every day for the rest of their lives.

The Softest Launch

He tried to be a secret, but the eyes never lie.

The Video Pt. 2

Y/n and Lando’s club dancing sends the F1 world into a frenzy.

Lando’s Biggest Fangirl Pt. 2 Pt. 3

His girlfriend. Lando’s biggest fangirl is his girlfriend.

I’m Sorry To Go

She’s not quite ready to have him leave just yet.

What Are You Doing Up?

She can’t go to sleep when he isn’t there.

Happy Birthday

It’s his favorite person’s birthday.

Lacy Pt. 2 (Oscar Ending) Pt. 2 (Lando Ending)

To the song “Lacy” by Olivia Rodrigo, that should be enough summarized.

I Love Your Body

It was the mirrors.

Boyfriend Lando

Where the chat goes crazy for Boyfriend Lando.

Longing Glances and Whispered Confessions Pt. 2

In which, in the darkness of the night, Lando Norris loves Y/n Fewtrell, only for the pain of their secrecy to plague them in the daylight.

Oscar Piastri:

*I also have another Oscar imagine under the Lando section. It is titled Lacy and has an Oscar ending, something you will see if you look at it. It is the second part to an imagine focused on reader loving Lando when he loves someone else. The Oscar ending was incredibly popular and one of my favorites to write! Hope you stumble across this and find that Lacy (Oscar’s Ending)*

Let Me Love You

A friendship where the lines are incredibly blurred is risky, but it’s even more risky to fall in love with a girl who won’t let anyone in romantically.

This Is About Oscar?! Pt. 2 Pt. 3

Y/n’s new song exposes a side of Oscar no one knew about.

I’ll Be The Fred To Your Daphne

He’ll always be the Fred to her Daphne, the peanut butter to her pb and j, and the salt to her pepper.

Best Friends To Benefits To Lovers

They’ve been dating for months after being the closest of friends for years. The question is, however, did they start out as best friends with benefits?

Hurt Me Once Pt. 2

In which they just miss the childhood best friends to lovers trope.

Let Me Help

She’s got a math test the next day and unfortunately, she can’t do math. However, her boyfriend can.

Loving You in the Shadows Pt. 2

They’ve been together for years. Well, they haven’t been together for years. Yet.

Cover It Up

That one piece of clothing was covering so much and Oscar just had to take it off.

She’s Missed You

In which Nicole and Chris welcome Oscar’s longtime girlfriend to live with them after he leaves, only to not tell him and have to update him when he shows up for a surprise visit.

Charles Leclerc:

Edits

When Carlos exposes Y/n watching edits of her boyfriend on Instagram. She’s incredibly embarrassed, but after an interesting conversation with the man himself, should she really be?

[hunnysnoops]

South Park Music HCs

What music I think the South Park characters would listen to.

Stan ✰ Kyle ✰ Kenny ✰ Cartman ✰ Wendy ✰ Bebe ✰ Heidi ✰ Tweek ✰ Craig ✰ Butters

With Spotify links!

Stan Marsh

Artists:

Radio Head

Siouxsie and the Banshees

Crywank

She Wants Revenge

System Of a Down

Slipknot

The Front Bottoms

Favourite Songs:

Atoma- Dark Tranquillity

Smokey Eyes- Lincoln

F.C.P.R.E.M.I.X- The Fall of Troy

Mr Grieves- Pixies

Misc:

Generally angsty

Gets embarrassed of his taste when he’s put on aux

He probably likes 90s dad rock

Whenever Stan listens to ‘System of a Down’ Cartman calls him ‘Syndrome of a Down’

Likes The Front Bottoms purely because he relates

Kyle Broflovski

Artists:

Dan Mangan

The Cure

Echo & the Bunnyman

Blur

Weezer

Billy Idol

Favourite Songs:

I Love You- Fontaines D.C.

Troubled Mind- Dan Mangan

The Killing Moon- Echo & the Bunnymen

Jumping Someone Else’s Train- The Cure

Candy- Paolo Nutini

Misc:

Cartman calls him a virgin for listening to Weezer

If he’s playing his music around you, he’ll sneak glances at you to see if you like it

Definitely has a poster for The Cure in his bedroom

Refuses to use Bluetooth headphones

Kenny McCormick

Artists:

Eminem

Outkast

Ini Kamoze

Car Seat Headrest

Cypress Hill

Limp Bizkit

Green Day

Favourite Songs:

Hits from the Bong- Cypress Hill

Sexy Drug- Falling in Reverse

Deadlines (Hostile)- Car Seat Headrest

Take A Look Around- Limp Bizkit

Misc:

Watches clips of Woodstock 99 on YouTube

Plays his music so loud that it spills through his headphones and gets weird looks for it

Listens to Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter with his little sister

Eric Cartman

Kanye West

T-Pain

Lady Gaga (we all saw this coming)

Rihanna

Black Eyed Peas

Oliver Tree

Pitbull

Favourite Songs:

Church- T-Pain, Teddy Verseti

Meet Me Halfway- Black Eyed Peas

I Can’t Stop- Will Smith

Bury Me Alive- Oliver Tree

Happiness is a Butterfly- Lana Del Rey

Misc:

Strikes me as the type of guy who doesn’t really listen to music

Unironically likes Oliver Tree (His music and him as a person)

Rips on everyone for their music but won’t tell them who he listens to

Lip syncs to Wiz Khalifa while flexing in the mirror

Listens to T-Pain and Will Smith to make him feel tough

Prefers podcasts

Wendy Testaburger

Artists:

The Shins

Gwen Stefani

Hozier

Grizzly Bear

Nelly Furtado

Olivia Rodrigo

Elliot Smith

Favourite Songs:

Swan Upon Leda- Hozier

Lacy- Olivia Rodrigo

Stand By Me- Ben E.King

Vienna- Billy Joel

Pocketful of Sunshine- Natasha Bedingfield

Misc:

Thunder makes her think of stan so she skips it

Relates to Vienna and probably got a small tattoo for it after she graduated

Probably has an eclectic taste and loves 2010s pop

Lets everyone else play their music while she’s driving and never complains

Stares at her ceiling and listens to Elliot Smith when she’s sad

Gets ready listening to y2k pop songs

Bebe Stevens

Artists:

Jungle

Wild Belle

Dominic Fike

Kesha

Avril Lavigne

Justin Bieber (baby era)

MGMT

Favourite Songs:

Feet Don’t Fail Me Now- Joy Crookes

Back On 74- Jungle

Memory Box- Peter Cat Recording Co.

Keep You- Wild Belle

Beauty And A Beat- Justin Bieber, Nicki Minaj

Ur So Gay- Katy Perry

Misc:

Hates sad music, she’ll force herself to listen to USHER during a breakdown

Picky about her music, if someone plays a song she doesn’t like she’ll definitely skip it or complain until someone else does

Mentioned she liked Justin Bieber and then got in an argument with Cartman because of it

Never lets Clyde near the speaker

Screams Ur So Gay at the top of her lungs when it comes on

Heidi Turner

Artists:

Jack Johnson

Syd Matters

Daughter

Fleet Foxes

Rainbow Kitten Surprise

Noah Kahan

Of Monsters and Men

Favourite Songs:

Open Season- High Highs

To All of You- Syd Matters

Two Weeks- Grizzly Bear

Sitting, Waiting, Wishing- Jack Johnson

Sisyphus- Andrew Bird

Blue Ridge Mountains- Fleet Foxes

Misc:

Loves going for walks while she listens to music

Sends you songs that remind her of you

Listens to every song you send her and tells you what she likes about it

Hums when she has her headphones in without realising

Her and all of her friends love Noah Kahan

Tweek Tweak

Artists:

Billie Holiday

Billie Marten

Johann Sebastian Bach

Claude Debussy

Ludwig van Beethoven

Foals

Connie Francis

Favourite Songs:

Who’s Sorry Now- Connie Francis

Cello Suite No. 1 in G Minor- Johann Sebastian Bach

Méditation from Thaïs- Jules Massenet

Bad Apple- Billie Marten

The Lark Ascending- Ralph Vaughan Williams

Misc:

I actually think he would hater Hyper-Pop

Prefers slow/classical/instrumental songs

Listens to a lot of white noise, really specific ones like ‘Heavy Rain in Autumn Fairy Forest 9 hours’

Musical prodigy, plays piano and cello

Craig Tucker

Artists:

Nirvana

Hole

No Doubt

Foo Fighters

Pulp

Arcade Fire

Jeff Buckley

Favourite Songs:

Common People- Pulp

Malmo- Mook

Forget Her- Jeff Buckley

The Pretender-Foo Fighters

Dumb- Nirvana

Misc:

Made one playlist in eighth grade and never listens to anything else

Thinks Courtney Love killed Kurt Cobain

Hates TikTok music, like genuinely.

Somewhat of a gatekeeper

Butters Stotch

Artists:

She & Him

Blonde

Kate Bush

Dolly Parton

Regina Spector

The La’s

The Mama’s and the Papa’s

Favourite Songs:

You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine- Lou Rawls

In the Summertime- Mungo Jerry

Hey, Lucky Lady- Dolly Parton

The Tide is High- Blondie

Why Do You Let Me Stay Here- She & Him

Don’t Let The Good Life Pass You By- Cass Elliot

Clay Pigeons- Michael Cera

Misc:

Songs absentmindedly all the time, annoys the hell out of everyone

Quotes the songs he listens to

Developed choreography in middle school and still remembers it

Asks people if they’ve heard a super popular song that’s all over the radio and social media out of genuine curiosity

Anyways, that’s all I got for now. Re log or comment what you think they’d listen to bc I’m genuinely curious, thanks for reading!

Also it literally took hours to add all of those Spotify links so I hope you got something out of this! they wouldn’t let me add more than 100 :/

[theseusernamesarehard]

Stuck on the puzzle: Chapter one

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pairing: Luke Castellan x Olivia Messer (daughter of Apollo oc)

word count: 2,3k

summary: Will Solace arrives to camp Half-blood and finds that the two people helping him really don't get along.

Will Solace was having the weirdest day of his life. He had stumbled on to this weird camp place with his friend Mark only to find out that Mark was actually 20 and not 8 like Will and he wasn't his friend, but his protector? He also had hooves and antlers, but weirdly that didn't bother Will so much. He had always seen weird things, scary creatures hidden in dark alleys, winged horses and such. Every adult in his life had always chucked it up to him having a wild imagination and he hadn't questioned it until the pigeon started following him from school and suddenly started to grow bigger and bigger. Mark managed to scare off the creature for some time and within it they managed to make their way out of New York and almost onto the grounds of camp. Will barely made it across the border, but he did, the creature managing only a small scratch on his ankle.

The scratch was so small that he didn't think to mention it when a centaur (crazy) and the god of wine (crazier) explained to him that he was the son of a greek god who would maybe claim his as his son. He also didn't think to mention it to the dark haired teenager, who introduced himself as Luke Castellan, head counsellor of the Hermes cabin. Only when Luke started showing him around, was the scratch becoming a problem. He had to limp slightly and that was slowing him down, but Luke was a little intimidating with his knowledge of the camp and the way everyone greeted him with utter respect. Still, it was unapparent that Will was moving slowly, and eventually Luke noticed.

"Are you hurt? Mark said the harpy didn't get you", he frowned.

"It's no big deal", Will said shyly, but it was starting to really hurt.

"Let me have a look", Luke said and knelt down gently.

Luke lifted Will's pant leg and they both winced. The scratch seemed a lot bigger now than it was and it was starting to get yellow around the edges.

"Okay, next on the tour is the infirmary. And not to stress you out or anything, but we might have to get there fast, can you get on my back?" Luke asked.

Will nodded, suddenly in a lot of pain. Luke lifted him on his back and sprinted to the infirmary, a small building on the side of the cabins.

Luke let Will down to knock on the door and Will had the urge to hide behind him. He hadn't spent much time in hospitals and he didn't really want to start today.

The door opened to reveal a teenage girl. She had a smile on her face, but frowned immediately as she saw Luke.

"I'll get Lee", she said curtly.

"Wait no, it's not for me", Luke replied.

It seemed that only then she saw Will, who was doing his best to pretend he wasn't hiding and in great pain. He failed at both.

The girls face softened as she saw Will and when she looked back at Luke, an understanding seemed to pass between the two of them and they rushed Will inside.

"It's a harpy scratch, I think. Yellow edges and everything", Luke said once Will was settled into a bed. The girl had immediately started cutting his pant leg off with a knife.

"Why didn't you take him here immediately? I imagine you know they're poisonous."

Not as poisonous as her voice, Will thought.

"He didn't say anything, I just noticed him limping."

"I'm sorry", Will croaked, embarrassed he had hidden his injury.

Once again, a soft smile.

"It's not your fault. You're a tough kid for holding out that long", she said.

Will was given a glass of something that tasted like fresh movie theater popcorn with extra butter in it and he was so dumbfounded by it that he didn't register anything else around him.

"I'm going to have to give you a little shot on your leg, okay? Are you scared of needles?" the girl asked him.

Will shook his head.

"That's good. Means you're already tougher than this guy", she gestured to Luke, who was standing behind her looking at the ground. "Best swordsman in 300 years they say, but you try to give him a shot and you'd think he's never been near anything sharp."

Will smiled, still feeling a bit shy around the girl who gave Luke such a cold welcome. Behind her Luke was smiling so wide you'd think she'd sung his highest praises.

She injected the shot after cleaning the wound and told him to sleep it off in there for the night. He nodded, knowing that there was no way in hell, or maybe he should say Hades now, he was going to be able to sleep. She seemed to be a mind reader since she gave him a sleeping pill to take.

"It's going to be okay. Everyone's arrival is a bit insane and confusing. We've all been there and it's going to get better. Just sleep it off and Luke's going to continue the tour tomorrow", she said in a voice so calming, Will almost believed it.

He took the sleeping pill, but even in his sleepy state, he managed to hear a few words between Luke and the girl.

"Thanks for that", Luke said, he sounded awkward, something Will hadn't been sure he was capable of.

"Just doing my job", the girl said, back to the cold tone that seemed to be reserved specifically for Luke.

"But still, it takes a lot out of you, I know that now."

"Sure."

"Can you just cut me some slack? It's been like seven months. I've changed and I don't see any reason we can't be friends again. You don't have to heal me, look out for me, just talk to me. Please?" Luke's last words were barely above a whisper.

"I think you should go", her voice cracked a little.

"It's not fair."

"Life's not fair. Go."

The next morning Will woke up feeling a lot better. Luke wasn't there so the girl in the hospital was nice the whole time. Will was curious, so the temptation to ask her about Luke was big, but after seeing how deathly her stare could be, he didn't want to risk it. She introduced herself as Olivia.

"Your legs looking a whole lot better", she said cheerfully.

"What did you give me?" Will thought, only now to ask.

"Thinking of the taste? It's nectar, drink of the gods. It tastes like your favorite things, but you can't have too much. I'll give you a little bit before you go though."

"I mean in the vial. The shot."

She grimaced a little

"Right, I suppose you have a right to know."

"You don't have to say it if you don't want to", Will said, once again afraid to piss the girl off.

"No it's fine, some people think it's a little weird or gross. Or both."

"I won't."

She had a very bright smile, Will noticed.

"It was my blood."

"Huh?"

"I injected you with my blood. It's got some healing properties. Even I don't properly know how it works, but I'm O negative so it's been working for everyone."

"Your blood has healing powers?"

"Yup."

"So you have like a superpower?"

"I don't know if I'd call it that, but close enough. Some kids have a bit of godly power they've inherited from their parents."

"Like what?"

"Like...Children of Demeter. Some of them can make plants grow from anywhere and all of them have a certified green thumb."

"Who's your parent?"

"Apollo. God of the sun, healing, archery, prophecy...the list goes on, but even I can't remember all of it."

"So that's why you have healing blood."

She nodded.

"I'm also pretty good with a bow, but people get stuck on that first part."

Will was quiet for a moment.

"When did you get claimed?"

"It happens at a different time for everyone."

"It was quick, wasn't it."

"For me, yes. But then again I stumbled into camp with a three inch stab wound in my stomach that was almost gone by the time they got me to the infirmary, so there were suspicions quite early on. But even then it took my dad a week. Luke said-"

She paused, cleared her throat and carried on like nothing happened, but her smile was a bit faker.

"Luke said 'I could've told you that' immediately after it happened."

There was a knock on the door.

"Speak of the devil", she muttered. "It's open!"

"How you doing tough guy?" Luke smiled, deliberately avoiding Olivia, who was now busying herself with the medical equipment on the side.

"Better. Olivia said I can have a little nectar and be on my way."

Luke looked at her, questioning before he realized he was supposed to be avoiding her gaze. She looked back and once again Will got the feeling that something was being said.

"That's great! We can continue with the tour then!"

"One glass of nectar first. You can wait and make sure he doesn't drink it too fast", Olivia said, producing a glass and going deeper into the infirmary.

"You heard her, doctors orders", Luke said.

And so they left the infirmary. Luke first showed Will the Hermes cabin where his measly belongings had been placed on a sleeping bag in the corner on the ground.

"This is where I have to sleep?" Will asked, bummed.

"Just for now. As soon as you get claimed you'll get a bed in your cabin. Or here, if we're related."

"It's pretty crammed here already, though."

"Yup. But you'll get used to it, it's not as bad as it looks. Let's get breakfast."

At breakfast, Luke introduced Will to Chris Rodriquez, who'd been at camp for a year. Before he could even properly sit down, some girl came to say that there was an emergency counselor meeting about the feud between the Ares and Athena cabins. Luke sighed and got up reluctantly. Will watched him glance an automatic glance at the Apollo table, where Olivia got up. She walked right past him and sped up all the way to the big house, while Luke was almost dragging his feet. Chris looked at the whole spectacle disapprovingly.

"When are they going to get over this?" a girl sitting next to Chris said. She introduced herself to Will as Meg, daughter of Hecate, goddess of magic.

"I don't know", Chris sighed. "Luke keeps trying to talk to her, but she's either too stubborn or he's approaching it the wrong way because it always ends in a fight."

"My guess it that it's both."

"Well you should talk to her about it, you're always braiding each others hair and whatnot."

"I've tried, but she refuses to talk about anything Luke related. One time I tried asking her until she gave me an answer, but she just walked off."

"What happened?" Will got the courage to ask.

Both of the older campers, who seemed to have forgotten he was there, turned to him.

"It's a long story", Meg said apprehensively.

"Sorry. I don't mean to be nosy, they were just really weird to each other in the infirmary."

"Well the problem is no one really knows. Even Luke is kind of confused about the whole thing. They were inseparable for a while and then last fall there was this big screaming fight and they haven't really been friends since", Chris sighed.

Will nodded and the two soon left him to his own devices. Which meant that he stayed sitting down at the table because he didn't know his way around camp yet.

"Hey buddy, sorry about the interruption", Luke was suddenly smiling beside him. "Want to continue the tour?"

"Absolutely."

Luke showed Will the rest of the wonder that was camp Half-blood, but declared he wasn't allowed to try any of the fun stuff (archery, wall climbing or even canoeing) before he got another check up. So once again, they were at the infirmary.

This time a guy opened the door. Will was smart enough to figure out that he was also a child of Apollo and through that, Olivias half-brother. He tried to find any similarities, but they were hard to come by. Olivia had a light brown complexion and dark, curly hair down to her shoulders, while Lee had dirty blonde hair, like Will that looked to be sun bleached in different spots. The half-siblings shared the same smile though, Lee's scrunching up his freckles when he greeted Will and Luke. If he held any resentment towards Luke on behalf of his sister, he sure didn't show it.

"What's the problem?"

"Our new camper Will here got scratched by a harpy yesterday. Olivia-"

Lee raised an eyebrow in surprise.

"healed it yesterday, but I figured it might be worth getting a look at before we try any activities."

"Good thinking. Olivia give him a shot?"

"Yup. Along with some nectar and ambrosia."

"Alright, let's take a look", Lee gestured them in.

Olivia was already in there, fixing up a crying kid, about Will's age or maybe a year older, who had a bleeding knee. Olivia was patching him up and giving him the regular runaround of 'you're fine's and 'it'll only hurt a little's. The kid saw Luke and his tears stopped on sight.

"Luke! Luke!" he screamed out. "I got hurt!"

"Sure looks like you did, Dylan", Luke chuckled. "What's the battlewound like?"

The kid, apparently named Dylan, showed his sraped knee off with pride.

"I got it in a sword fight!"

"I'd hate to see what the other guy looks like."

"The other guy was a doll, based on what I heard", Olivia smiled.

"You weren't suppose to say that!"

"Sorry, I'm sure Chiron will have to throw it out once you're done getting your revenge, though."

"You're no fun, Olivia."

"Don't bite the hand that heals you."

"I'm sure you were fighting fiercely", Luke insured. "You do that sidestep I thought you?"

"I fucking nailed it!"

"Language!" Olivia and Luke said in unison, then proceeded to look at each other weird.

Lee choked a laugh from where he was checking Will's knee.

"You're all done Dylan", Olivia patted him on the back. "Make that doll pay for what he did."

"Will's done too", Lee announced. "Fully healed", he told Will.

"Great!", Luke clapped his hands together. "You wanna come show Will around? He just got here yesterday", he asked Dylan.

"Hell yes!"

"Dude!" Olivia sighed.

"Let's go before we get kicked out", Luke laughed and led the two boys out, looking at Olivia awkwardly when he waved her goodbye. She didn't wave back.

Will just barely heard Lee tell Olivia something about no traces and she responded that he might be one of 'theirs'.

Whatever that meant.

[wellthatwasaletdown]

To support you @wellthatwasaletdown - I would just like to add whoever that anon was she was right

Rape and trafficking - In regards of Olivia Wilde and her association with Harvey Weinstein and Red Hot Chili Peppers and Kroll Family. Everything is on the internet. Just see what RHCP did-🤮 yikes.

I don't think many people read articles or ignore it because they don't want their favourite and the guilt that comes with associating their favourite with these controversies. Allegations on Harvey Weinstein started in 2011- there are close pictures of OW with HW in 2012, 13, 14, 15.

Also, Azoff was accused of molestation charge and rape of a south american model in 1996, unfortunately it has been scrubbed of the internet I can't find it. Rest all I have provided the links.

https://www.gettyimages.in/detail/news-photo/olivia-wilde-and-harvey-weinstein-attend-tribeca-film-news-photo/862567254

https://www.etonline.com/music/191207_olivia_wilde_on_directing_red_hot_chili_peppers_music_video?amp=

https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/red-hot-chili-peppers-singer-anthony-kiedis-truth/#:~:text=In%201989%2C%20in%20a%20separate,woman's%20face%20against%20her%20wishes.

https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/harvey-weinsteins-army-of-spies

(Kroll Family is mentioned, this actually happened- Harry and Nick Kroll hung out even after DWD.)

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2017/11/harvey-weinstein-bury-sexual-misconduct-allegations

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2011/sep/15/close-up-harvey-weinstein-butter

(even in 2009 , a case was registered against HW- It was quite public)

https://boundingintocomics.com/2022/09/08/former-harvey-weinstein-ally-olivia-wilde-says-dont-worry-darling-villain-is-based-on-insane-pseudo-intellectual-hero-to-the-incel-community-jordan-peterson/

https://www.tiktok.com/@nopecantdothis/video/6997881737032273158

https://x.com/hotrocklwt/status/1478413104845398021?t=baP47Mrml60OEp5fIX36pQ&s=19

(spread your legs - that's where power comes from)

https://cubazinsight.s3.uk.io.cloud.ovh.net/were-olivia-wilde-and-harvey-weinstein-friends.html (just a blog - not official media source- but it just stated and known facts)

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/14/nyregion/harvey-weinstein-sex-trafficking-lawsuit.html

Also, on a side note - many models/actress who don't have industry background - had been introduced to Harvey Weinstein via Olivia Wilde - she would encourage Young models to build connection with HW - two Victoria Secret Models spoke about it.

https://x.com/oliviawilde/status/917567150252052480?t=t9RbiDMDbs9kT7SfWtYF1g&s=19

The audacity to make such a statement - that she never witnessed "HW"'s conduct.

https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/harvey-weinstein-sexual-harassment-1201884525/

The Azoff -

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11864971/Wife-Irving-Azoff-allegedly-subjected-female-housekeeper-sadistic-sexual-assault-campaign.html

https://www.billboard.com/business/legal/msg-ceo-james-dolan-sexual-assault-lawsuit-eagles-masseuse-1235582126/

(Azoff individually isn't named, but you can draw the connection.)

https://pagesix.com/2015/04/24/irving-azoffs-wife-threatened-sony-after-movie-snub/ (the snake 🐍 story almost everyone knows)

https://music.mxdwn.com/2014/11/25/news/mark-ronson-joined-by-registered-sex-offender-mystikal-for-new-song-feel-right/

(this was in 2014, Mark Ronson -who runs in Harry's circle)

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/james-corden-boasts-about-bedding-women-amid-weinstein-joke-backlash/BS74GEQC6WULLDUJP5YDBLKO5E

I apologise for the long post - it is totally up to you to share - but to think Harry wasn't aware about all this when everything is on the internet and being an apologist for him doesn't stand right with me.

This is coming from a "once upon a time - Harry stan". To give the benefit of doubt to that anon - because I don't want the anon to feel bad - maybe she wasn't aware about all this - hope this helps the anon.

Also, Harry has made it impossible to cancel him - because of TPWK and his mother coming to his defense every time, it gets hard to troll when you have mummy by your side because people are sentimental - they will always go - that's his family so ya in a way things are messed up for Harry and why should we bothered if he isn't - this fandom - has victimized Harry for long, only blogs like yours are becoming a safe space to speak out, so yeah! I don't have anything else to say.

P.S - I FELT THIS WAS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY.

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[1800-deadgirl]

Under appreciated icon- Olivia Wilde’s character- Butter (2011)

[starcrossedxwriter]

I don’t know if you’ve been asked this before, or if you’ve answered this, but has anyone ever asked Michael or Charlotte where the nickname Honeybee came from? I just thought of that and it tickled me cause how would they answer that with a straight face.

Ok I love this question and I hope you see this, anon! Sorry it took me sooo long but I wanted to write something out cause I thought this was so cute lol and to answer your question, they definitely didn't keep a straight face hahaha Michael's been on Graham Norton a couple times and his interviews were so cute and he is so funny so enjoyyyy!

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“I’m very excited to have you both on the couch at the same time, Michael and Charlotte. Here to promote Creed III, which is in theaters next week. I’ve had you both here separately but this is a treat to have you both here,” Graham Norton offered, the studio crowd applauding the couple. 

“Thanks man, it’s always a good time here,” Michael responded, Charlotte nodding in agreement. 

“So Creed III out next week. Your directorial debut, which is awesome. Congrats to you, Michael. But I have to ask you, Charlotte, what’s it like being directed by your husband? Is that weird having him boss you around on set? Did you give him a hard time?” 

Charlotte laughed. “You know, actually it was pretty fun. Not sure how other people feel… working with their husbands but I loved it. You know we’ve been doing these movies and playing Bianca and Adonis for almost a decade. And as these characters have grown and evolved so have we and our relationship. So we have developed a short hand and ease on set with each other that made it easier. It also helps when your pillow talk is with the director,” she chuckled. “I kinda had an idea of the shots he wanted at times and could adjust to make sure I was doing my part to help him get it. Honestly, I just felt proud and so excited for my husband in real life getting to watch him achieve his dreams. I would just watch him sometimes on set and think 'damn, that's my man.' It was fun." 

“That’s really sweet. What’s the most annoying thing she did on set?” He asked Michael. 

Charlotte playfully raised her eyebrow as Michael rubbed his chin.

“You tryin’ to get me in trouble, huh??” He chuckled with a jokingly nervous energy. “Nah, she has always been like this but she is clumsy as hell - in character and in real life. So more than once, we'd get like a perfect take and then she'd just trip over like… air and we had to redo it."

Charlotte covered her face with her hand in embarrassment as Graham, the other guests, and the crowd laughed. 

“Is that true?” 

“1000%. I drop everything, I trip alllllllll the time. It’s pretty wild that it hasn’t happened more on red carpets and stuff honestly. And I break a lot of stuff too,” she added, her shoulders shrugging lightly. “I’m worse than our kids and we have twin boys so that’s saying a lot.” 

“Wow… so I imagine it’s gotta be weird giving feedback and getting it from your husband? How’d that go over?” 

“You know she’s pretty perfect so I never gave her anything other than glowing praise,” Michael interjected with his award-winning smile that had every woman in the crowd swooning. 

“Awww, that’s so sweet. And a complete lie,” Charlotte answered playfully, causing the entire crowd to laugh. “I will say, he was very good at giving constructive feedback but I could always tell what kinda feedback was coming just by how he addressed me.” 

“What do you mean?” 

“Well, he never uses my first name. And we try to keep it professional on set so he calls me Els 99% of the time on set and at home. But if he had constructive feedback, he always called me honey bee instead of Els. It was like his tell. But yea if he pulled out honey bee, I knew it was to butter me up,” she laughed. “But the feedback was mostly positive.”

“Honey bee, that’s so sweet,” Olivia Coleman, one of the other guests on the couch added. 

“To be young and in love. None of the rest of us know anything about that,” Graham joked as the other guests had been married far longer than Michael and Charlotte. “I know Els is short for your middle name. Is there a story behind that nickname?” 

Michael and Charlotte shared a glance, Michael trying to stifle his laughter. However, Charlotte could not hide her own, immediately doubling over at the thought of sharing that origin story. They did not mind sharing details of their personal lives and relationship but that was one area they strayed away from.  

“I take it that story is not appropriate to share?” 

They both shook their heads as they laughed. 

“Nah, definitely not, definitely not. It started off as joke but then I liked it and it stuck,” Michael laughed. “That’s her name in my phone too.” 

“Meanwhile, he’s name is just Bakari in mine with a heart and ring emoji. He’s the romantic in this marriage.” She scrunched up her face playfully as he leaned over and pecked her on the cheek, causing a loud awww to echo through the crowd.

***

This was fun! Ask me more stuff like this, friends lol

[starfruitwyne]

Olivia Wilde & Ashley Greene in Butter (2011)

[taeiun]

HIII im sending it here bc. i j love the matching pfps we’re so cutr ☺️ i would say to myself that i was gonna write this then sit there and watch all the videos i could find of love sign instead 😭😭 anyway i’ve done it now 👍 Bonnie and Clyde, Bonnie and Clyde, one night Who cares, who cares…. HAPPY BIRTHDAY SILLY!!!! screen cuts to black then one of our songs starts up in the bg as this letter fades into view..

TO SOL 🤓🪼🥂

Mannn you old as hell😂😂😂😂 or young as hell😂😂 or in the middle i have no idea😂😂😂 i hope u get lots of presents and eat good food and have a good time silly 😁 and maybe pop a bottle if u can #WHYNOT! but if not then Fear not.. (Anti-ti-ti-ti fragile, fragile..) because i will find a way to give u all of those things!!!! somehow!!! just trust me fr. i’ll do a drawing later im in the mjddle of walking home rn 😓 but anw!!!!

YOU ARE😭😭😭😭 so annoying i want to punch you. but gently. because ur not that annoying ilove u i Guess.. you’re really cool and i love everything u make ever and you already know i am factually proven to be your biggest fan and idk if im repeating things i said on new years but IDGAF it’s all true. u are hashtag epic and im really glad we’re friends!!! ^_^

we’re locked in #4L i fear im not leaving u alone for Ever.. unless that’s too long idk. maybe just a Really Long Time. the #MARKREN #2MIN bond is too strong!!! what the Efff!!!! we j get each other like.. olivia wilde nod ☺️ lets. idk i think i saw u say somewhere u dont rly like hugs so ermm lets dance 🕺🏻🕺🏻 

ok last thing i want to say THANK UU!!! for being my friend and listening to me ramble and listening to songs i send u and telling me ab things early and doing things like what u did in iseul’s bday live thing bc I CRIEDDD😭😭 i love u cheesecake let’s be silly for way longer 🤓

gotta leave it off w a birthday song rec.. childish gambino we love u. You smell like a peach papaya😭😭

Lots Of Love. From Johmfs54.

xoxooooo, jj !!! (Ur IRL Fave) 🥸

i hope you know i like,,, had to hold in a fat snort when reading this oml the way you caught me off guard with “old as hell or young as hell or middle” LMFAOO erm and is that an act of violence against me?? 😓☹️ damn… I’ve never heard?? someone say i give off a punchable vibe before?? AWWWW TYSM :((

no no #MARKREN and #2min are literally forever so like,,, we’re stuck forever and um. i’ll give you hug privileges 😁😁 just bc you’re my #Seungmin #Marklee so like 🫂🫂 bring it in unless you decide to change your and then in that case yeah let’s dance 🪩 🕺 🕺

:(( i love listening to your songs even if it takes me a freakishly long time to answer… but omg stay silly bc i’m no.1 jj supporter (i’ll fight all the others hunger games style to make that true) (no i won’t bc i cant handle blood) (it’s the thought that counts <//333) i love you seungmin to my minho, mark to my renjun, peanut butter with a side of jj on toast (^з^)-☆

[flipjack]

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Olivia Wilde getting ready for the Governor’s Awards

[unikittybigbrightworldau]

Citizens and Background Characters Galore

I'll add some bite-sized bits of info for minor characters and background characters I haven't talked about yet.

🎊 Fanmade Unikingdom Citizens:

Mabel

Pepper

Calvin

Beatrice

William

Gracey

Marie

Ink

Val

Ribbon

Pheasala, a noisy pheasant/salamander who trained with Hawkodile and Eagleator in the dojo

Maya

Annie

Ringo

Carmine, Mabel’s father

Meryl, Mabel’s mother

Millie, Mabel’s older sister

Scarlet, Mabel’s younger sister

Douglas and Max, Mabel’s younger brothers

Princess Unear, Unikitty and Puppycorn’s mother who is retired

Prince Pericorn, Unikitty and Puppycorn’s father who is also retired

Rosa, a soft-hearted axolotl

Bigbang, an exuberant sports commentator

😠 Fanmade Frowntown Citizens:

Master Cupid

Estelle

May

Samuel

Jane

Mayor Melancholia

🍨 Citizens of Ice Cream Land:

King Dairycone

Queen Snowcorn

Neapolitan

Floela, a friend of Neapolitan's and a butterfly enthusiast

Judge Fudge, a fudge square judge who hears proceedings in Ice Cream Land’s local courthouse and carries out the laws the king and queen create

Coco, a chocolate ice cream

Mintfoot, a mint chocolate chip ice cream with large feet

Dough, an ice cream sandwich 

Toffee Chip, a vanilla ice cream with toffee chips on his head

Caramella, a caramel square

Sprinklehead, a strawberry ice cream with thousands of sprinkles

Bananilla, a hybrid of vanilla and banana-flavored ice cream

Randy, a bubblegum ice cream

Marshscotch, a hybrid of a marshmallow square and a butterscotch square

Cottonette, a cotton candy ice cream

Wafflecone, a waffle cone 

Browncake, a hybrid of brownie batter and cake batter ice cream

Sunday, an ice cream sundae

Olivia, a peanut butter-flavored ice cream

Iceberry, a snow cone involved with the Ice Cream Bowl Palace Guard

Jamison Woolforth

Dawn Woolforth

The Milkman, a cow who harvests milk from the waterways and delivers it to people throughout Ice Cream Land

🦢 Citizens of Swan Lake:

Angela, a ballet instructor and Swanna's mom

Christopher, a trumpetist and Swanna's dad

Ziggy, Swanna's wild little brother

Prime Minister Odetta Swan

Siegfried Swan

Phil, an expert on feelings

Marmotter, aka “Armot,” a marmoset/otter hybrid who Phil was buddies with in college

Fiona, a swan girl

Edmund, Fiona’s brother

Lila, Dr. Fox’s cousin who invented a machine that lets you watch your dreams

🪸 Citizens of Marevi:

Queen Moonlily

King Nettle

Clamilla

Snailtop

Celina, aka Nightrain

Pierre

Elena

Dominic

Felicia

Julien

Yogurt

Meringue

Whip

Emilio, Spike’s grandfather who is a meteorologist and plays the flute

Xenia, Spike’s grandmother who works with undersea technology

Coach Ursula, an oarfish and Shelltop’s volleyball coach

Gabbro, a crab/pufferfish hybrid on Shelltop’s volleyball team and the teammate he’s closest with

Carla, a cardinal fish on Shelltop’s team 

Natalie Nautilusia, a nautilus who is a close friend to Waterlily and Spike

Aura, an oyster and a friend of Waterlily

Dr. Mako, a mako shark who the Seagang and their families regularly go to see for help

Thorn, a sea urchin hairstylist

Basseel, a bass/eel hybrid

Eleanor, a ladyfish

Filippa, Eleanor’s sister

Prudencia, a vaquita

Sardino Beguino, a sardine

Dottie Houndshark, a houndshark 

Angarrot, an angelfish/parrotfish hybrid

Cell, a calico fish (a fictitious species), Eliza, a vampire squid, and Manuel, a manta ray, who all went to film school with Marcella

Chrysa, a crinoid/anemone hybrid and a regular customer of Cream’s family’s bakery

Dave Seaweed, a patch of seaweed who directed Quoth the Penguin, “Nevermore!”, a show that Spike was in

Dolores Whiteside, a white-sided dolphin and drummer

Andreas, an anglerfish

Marlibut, a marlin/halibut hybrid, Cerise Inka, a squid, and The Sea Devil, a seadevil, Marevian musicians who had acting roles in Quoth the Penguin, “Nevermore!”

💐 Citizens of Botania:

Lord Monarch, a monarch butterfly fairy

Fern, one of Kira’s brothers who gardens

Allegra, a butterfly fairy who is a trapeze artist

Zora, a dragontail butterfly who travels across the drier regions

Bia, who makes tools and structures using things she finds in nature

Emi, Kira's grandmother who raised her and her siblings

Desiréé, a deer/mole hybrid

Rose, a rose/ruby Gemflower

Carnation, a carnation/rose quartz Gemflower

Sapphire, a morning glory/sapphire Gemflower

Cherry Blossom, a cherry blossom/cherry blossom agate Gemflower

Freesia, a freesia/carnelian Gemflower

Moonstone, an angel’s trumpet/moonstone Gemflower

Needle

Jessie, Dr. Fox’s grandmother, who has a degree in environmental science

Lucinda, her great-grandmother

Jay, her great-uncle

Forrest, Felix, Don and Rosemary, Benton’s cousins

Vita, her older sister

👑 Citizens of Elegancia:

Prince Alfredo, a white peacock and son of Queen Carnelia

Princess Anastasia, a pink peacock and daughter of Queen Carnelia

Captain Ember, a phoenix and head of the Elegancian royal guard

Sir Arthur Wolf

Felicity Wolf

Benton, Dr. Fox’s father who engineered a space-traveling car

Carriette, Dr. Fox’s mother

Boomerang, her younger brother

Rover, her uncle who is a forensic scientist

Daisy, Rover’s wife and the creator of Snapdragon

Nico, one of Dr. Fox’s cousins

Kamie and Berry, her youngest cousins

Snowfox, a stuck-up bully of Dr. Fox and Dr. Bunny who was cursed with perceiving herself as ugly

Ivy, a poison ivy/violet hybrid and Snowfox’s friend

Dusty, a paleontologist and archeologist who Dr. Fox and Dr. Bunny knew in their classes

🪄 Citizens of Charm Valley: 

Estara, one of Trey’s mothers who can predict the future

Luna, Trey’s other mother

Arcentharion, the elf mage who rules over Charm Valley

Hilda, Imogen’s aunt

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*Queen Carnelia was created by CharStar. The characters I listed here were created by me.

**Snowfox was a collab between me and CharStar. Her @ is ButterflyRage410 on Wattpad.

[rocksaltau]

Chef’s Choice: Interviews with the Leading Chefs of Melbourne’s Modern Australian Restaurants

Melbourne, often hailed as Australia's culinary capital, boasts an eclectic and dynamic dining scene. Among its diverse offerings, Modern Australian cuisine stands out for its innovative blend of native ingredients and international influences. We sat down with some of Melbourne's top chefs to uncover the inspiration, challenges, and philosophies behind their culinary masterpieces. Join us as we delve into the minds of these culinary maestros who are redefining Modern Australian cuisine.

Chef Sarah Thompson - The Essence of Modern Australian Cuisine

At the helm of Rocksalt Restaurant in Brighton, Chef Sarah Thompson embodies the spirit of Modern Australian cuisine. Her dishes are a celebration of Australia’s rich culinary heritage, incorporating native ingredients like finger lime, bush tomatoes, and wattleseed.

Interview Excerpt: Q: What inspires your culinary creations? A: "Australia’s diverse landscape and multicultural population are my biggest inspirations. I love experimenting with native ingredients and integrating techniques from various cultures. Each dish tells a story of Australia’s rich culinary tapestry."

Q: What’s your signature dish at Rocksalt? A: "Our Kangaroo Tartare with finger lime caviar and bush tomato relish has become quite popular. It’s a perfect blend of tradition and modernity, showcasing local flavors with a contemporary twist."

Chef Marcus Wong - Fusion Flavors at Their Best

Chef Marcus Wong of Fusion Feast is renowned for his ability to seamlessly blend Asian influences with traditional Australian ingredients. His innovative approach has earned Fusion Feast a loyal following among Melbourne’s food enthusiasts.

Interview Excerpt: Q: How do you approach creating a fusion dish? A: "It’s all about balance. I aim to harmonize the robust flavors of Asian cuisine with the subtle, earthy notes of Australian ingredients. It’s a delicate dance that requires precision and creativity."

Q: Can you share a crowd-favorite dish? A: "Our Charred Octopus with miso butter and native saltbush is a big hit. The miso adds a depth of umami, while the saltbush provides a unique Australian touch."

Chef Olivia Evans - Sustainability and Innovation

Chef Olivia Evans of Green Haven champions sustainable practices in her kitchen. Her commitment to using locally-sourced, organic ingredients has set a new standard for Modern Australian cuisine in Melbourne.

Interview Excerpt: Q: Why is sustainability important to you? A: "Sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We have a responsibility to protect our environment and support local farmers. It’s about creating delicious food that’s also good for the planet."

Q: What’s a must-try dish at Green Haven? A: "Our Bush Tomato and Quinoa Salad with lemon myrtle dressing is a must-try. It’s fresh, vibrant, and packed with flavors that highlight the best of Australian produce."

Chef James Robertson - Traditional Techniques, Modern Twists

At Heritage Bistro, Chef James Robertson honors traditional cooking techniques while infusing them with modern flair. His dishes pay homage to Australia’s culinary roots, reimagined for today’s palate.

Interview Excerpt: Q: How do you integrate traditional techniques into your cooking? A: "I believe in respecting traditional techniques while also pushing the boundaries. We use age-old methods like smoking and fermenting, but we present the dishes in a way that feels contemporary and exciting."

Q: What’s a standout dish at Heritage Bistro? A: "Our Smoked Barramundi with lemon aspen and wild herbs is a standout. The smoking process imparts a rich, deep flavor that’s beautifully complemented by the zesty lemon aspen."

Chef Isabella Perez - A Celebration of Native Ingredients

Chef Isabella Perez of Native Feast has made a name for herself by championing Australia’s indigenous ingredients. Her menu is a celebration of native flora and fauna, presented in innovative and unexpected ways.

Interview Excerpt: Q: What draws you to native ingredients? A: "There’s a profound connection to the land when you use native ingredients. They have unique flavors that can’t be found anywhere else. It’s a privilege to introduce diners to these incredible tastes."

Q: What’s your favorite native ingredient to work with? A: "Finger lime is a favorite. Its citrusy burst adds a surprising element to both savory and sweet dishes. Our Finger Lime Pavlova is a perfect example of its versatility."

Chef Ethan Brown - Crafting Memorable Dining Experiences

At Epicurean Haven, Chef Ethan Brown is dedicated to crafting dining experiences that linger in the memory. His approach to Modern Australian cuisine is all about creating a sensory journey for his guests.

Interview Excerpt: Q: What makes a dining experience memorable for you? A: "It’s about more than just the food. It’s the ambiance, the service, and the story behind each dish. Every element should come together to create an unforgettable experience."

Q: What’s a dish that exemplifies your philosophy? A: "Our Slow-Roasted Lamb with macadamia crust and bush pepper jus is a great example. It’s hearty and comforting, yet sophisticated, and it tells a story of Australian culinary heritage."

Chef Emily Harrison - Embracing Seasonal Produce

Chef Emily Harrison of Seasons is a firm believer in the power of seasonal produce. Her menu changes with the seasons, ensuring that each dish is fresh, vibrant, and in harmony with nature.

Interview Excerpt: Q: Why is seasonal produce important to you? A: "Seasonal produce is at its peak in terms of flavor and nutrition. It’s also more sustainable. Cooking with the seasons means we’re constantly evolving and staying in tune with nature."

Q: What’s a seasonal dish that guests love? A: "Our Summer Berry Tart with wattleseed crust and lemon myrtle cream is a favorite. It’s light, refreshing, and bursting with the flavors of summer."

Conclusion

Modern Australian restaurants in Melbourne are a testament to the city’s vibrant culinary creativity and cultural diversity. These chefs are not only masters of their craft but also storytellers, weaving narratives of Australia’s rich heritage and contemporary influences into every dish. Whether it’s through the use of native ingredients, sustainable practices, or fusion flavors, they are redefining what it means to dine in Melbourne. Next time you’re in the city, be sure to experience the culinary magic these chefs have to offer.

[poem-today]

A poem by Terese Coe

Letter to Virginia Woolf

My Dear Virginia—It’s been 30 years Since Volume One, The Diary, came out. Through every volume, courage trumped your fears, Yet those last notes you wrote seemed more about The war to me—that victory was in doubt. The press went wild with worry and conjecture The day you vanished, missing Maynard’s lecture.

Impertinent, perhaps you’ll say, and now The point is moot as well, some sixty-two Years late. Instead then, let me tell you how I lived your Letters in a rendezvous As intimate as pen and ink can brew. Six volumes? Not enough. I had to learn Ordeals give birth to wit, and still return.

And if I write to you to say how much Your legacy is a triumph over odds, I hope you won’t assume I need a crutch, Or seek your intercession with the gods— Favors meant for shy Scheherazades. Writing’s not a pastime for the weak, And we have seen the havoc love can wreak.

I’ll bring you up to date—perhaps you know The Nazis fell in 1945. It’s just as well you missed the overthrow. London stood the Blitz, and would revive; The Hogarth pace kept Leonard Woolf alive. The 50s mixed conformity and farce; The 60s set the whole world on its arse.

Vita turned hermetic when you died; Olivia continued bringing butter. Angelica sought solace, Bunny’s bride; Vanessa’s paint gave way to sulk and putter. Your book sales saw a spike, and then a sputter, And though he felt you needed no acquittal, Duncan Grant was moody, even brittle.

Lydia lamented in a dance (But this you would have guessed—I know you did), Saxon smoked and entertained a trance; Maynard did his damnedest in a bid To keep a kind of economic lid On all the West’s financial inconsistence. The Existentialists upheld existence.

The world’s become an even stranger place, Where suicidal bombings now occur As if by rote, and demonstrators mace Police-force horses in a cri de coeur. Some things don’t change: agents provocateurs, The color of the water on the Ouse, The hard way Leonard waited for the news.

But I shall visit Monk’s House by the sea, Kept for your own pilgrims and for aye, And climb the downs beyond Virginia’s tree And look out for the fin beneath the sky, And sense your habitation there, and cry, Nail your flag to the mast in a raging gale— Your work is life, but oh, the shark was frail.

Terese Coe