#organic mint powder

[divya1234]

The Health Benefits of Mint Powder: A Comprehensive Guide

Mint powder, derived from the aromatic herb Mentha, offers a plethora of health benefits that have been cherished for centuries. This comprehensive guide explores the various ways mint powder can enhance well-being and vitality.

Introduction to Mint Powder Mint, known for its refreshing flavor and aroma, is often used fresh or dried in culinary dishes and beverages. However, mint powder, obtained by drying and grinding the leaves, provides a concentrated form of this herb's goodness. Rich in essential oils, vitamins, and antioxidants, mint powder offers numerous health advantages.

Health Benefits

Digestive Aid: Mint powder is renowned for its ability to soothe indigestion and alleviate gastrointestinal discomfort. Its natural enzymes promote digestion and reduce symptoms like bloating and gas.

Respiratory Health: The menthol in mint powder acts as a decongestant, easing respiratory issues such as congestion and asthma symptoms. It can also relieve throat irritation and coughing.

Antioxidant Power: Loaded with antioxidants like rosmarinic acid, mint powder helps combat oxidative stress and free radical damage, potentially lowering the risk of chronic diseases.

Stress Relief: The aroma of mint powder has calming effects, making it beneficial for reducing stress and anxiety. Its soothing properties can promote relaxation and mental clarity.

Oral Health: Mint powder's antibacterial properties contribute to oral hygiene by combating bacteria that cause bad breath and gum disease. It's a common ingredient in mouthwashes and toothpaste for its refreshing and cleansing effects.

Usage and Application Mint powder can be incorporated into daily routines in various ways:

As a tea: Steep mint powder in hot water for a refreshing and digestive-friendly beverage.

In cooking: Enhance dishes with a sprinkle of mint powder for added flavor and health benefits.

In skincare: Its antimicrobial properties make it ideal for DIY face masks or scrubs, promoting clear and radiant skin.

From aiding digestion to promoting respiratory health and offering antioxidant protection, mint powder is a versatile addition to a healthy lifestyle. Whether enjoyed in a cup of tea, infused in culinary creations, or applied in skincare routines, the benefits of mint powder make it a valuable herbal remedy for overall well-being.

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[najia-cooks]

[ID: A group of pastry pinwheels on a blue plate next to a bowl of yoghurt garnished with parsley. End ID]

صفيحة يافاوية / Safiha yafawiyya (Yaffan pinwheels)

The dish

صَفِيحَة يَافَاوِيَّة ("ṣafīḥa yāfāwīyya") is a type of safiha, or flatbread, believed to have originated in the coastal city of يافا (yāfā; "Yaffa," sometimes "Jaffa"). While other versions of safiha consist of a flat piece of dough topped with meat, Yaffan safiha are made by rolling dough out to a transparent thinness, folding it to enclose a filling of meat or spinach, and then whirling it around into a pinwheel shape. More highly valued in Yaffa than flat safiha, Yaffan safiha inspires proprietary feelings amongst residents and emigrants. The technique has, however, spread to other areas in Palestine, as well as to Alexandria, Egypt, where a large number of Yaffan exiles have resettled.

Yaffan safiha may also be called "حواية" ("ḥawāya"), after a kind of towel that is stitched into a spiral and placed on top of the head to cushion it while carrying jugs of water, or trays that are hot from the oven. One Yaffan woman remembers her mother assembling these pastries at home and then bringing them, in a large copper tray, to the baker, so they could be cooked in a shared oven for a small fee. The baker's wife would have to wait to use the oven another day. The usage of communal ovens by those who do not have an oven in their home is still common practice in rural areas of Palestine.

Traditionally, the dough used to make Yaffan safiha includes only flour, salt, oil, and water. Some modern Palestinian recipes leaven the dough with baking powder; or include milk powder as a way to use food aid from NGOs, which seek to alleviate the effects of the Israeli occupation's extreme restriction of transport, travel, and agricultural activities on Palestinians' diets. With a spinach filling and without milk powder, the safa'ih may be described as "صيامي" ("ṣiyāmī): a word derived from "صِيَام" ("ṣiyām"; "fast") but which, due to the abstention from meat mandated during the Lenten fast, is colloquially used to mean "vegetarian."

Golden brown and fragrant with olive oil, these safa'ih combine layers of crisp, flaky dough with a savory, well-spiced filling. Recipes for both a 'meat' and a spinach filling are provided. A side of yoghurt and a garnish of mint round out the flavors of the filling and add tanginess and textural contrast.

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The Bride of Palestine

Yaffa is a port city with an ancient history which, until the 20th century, was the largest Arab city in, and the cultural and economic capital of, Palestine. For this reason it has sometimes been called عروس" "فلسطين ("'arūs filasṭīn"); "The Bride of Palestine." With the 1909 founding of the nearby Tel Aviv, Yaffa began to be considered its "twin" or "sister" ("האחיות") city; it had a distinctly Arab character where Tel Aviv was almost entirely Jewish. Yaffa was thus considered in disctinctly racialized terms: both attraction and threat; a source of authentic rootedness in the land which could be tapped, but also a potentially contagious bastion of Oriental "weak[ness]" ("חליש").

Yaffa had been a popular destination for culinary tourism in Mandate Palestine, with young settlers heading to the seaside to escape from religious studies and religious dietary restrictions—associated with diaspora Judaism and a lack of connection to a homeland—and to eat earthier Arab foods such as hummus, falafel, kebab, and ful.

In 1948, Zionist paramilitary organization Irgun dropped several tons of British bombs on major civilian areas of Yaffa in order to overwhelm resistance and empty the city of its Arab population; they destroyed the much of the Old City in the process. The neighborhood of المنشية (Manshiya) was destroyed shortly thereafter. Beginning in December of 1948, Yaffa was, part by part, annexed to Tel Aviv.

Today, despite the annexation and the Hebraization of the street signs, Yaffa maintains an Arab character in popular discourse. The call to prayer is heard in the streets, and the أبو العافي (Abulafia) bakery and أبو حسن (Abu Hassan) hummus restaurant and remain where they have been since the 1760s and 1970s, respectively. But increasing gentrification, rising rent prices, cafes and restaurants which cater to tourists and settlers, and the construction of Jewish-only residential projects threaten to continue the ethnic cleansing of the ancient city.

Yaffan Cuisine

Israeli occupation has tended to collapse some of the regional distinctions within Palestinian cuisine, as Palestinians are forced into exile or else crowded into Gaza and into smaller and smaller enclaves within the West Bank. Some dishes, however, still have variations that are associated with particular cities. Stuffed red carrots (محشي الجزر الأحمر; "maḥshi al-jazar al-'aḥmar"), cored and filled with rice and spiced meat, are a dish common throughout Palestine but cooked differently everywhere: in a sauce of lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, and red tahina in Gaza; in tamarind paste in Al-Quds and Ramallah; and in orange juice in the orange-rich Yaffa region. Abu Hassan restaurant serves مسبحة (msabbaha), a Yaffan classic in which chickpeas and tahina are mixed with green chili pepper, and lemon juice.

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Ingredients:

For the dough (makes 32):

500g flour (4 cups + 1 Tbsp)

1 tsp table salt

2 Tbsp olive oil

Enough water to form a soft, tacky dough (about 1 3/4 cup / 500mL)

For the meat filling (makes 16):

125g vegetarian ground beef (as a substitute for minced lamb)

1 small yellow onion, minced

1 Tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp ground allspice

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

1/2 tsp ground cardamom

1/2 tsp table salt, or to taste

1/2 Tbsp ground sumac

1/2 Tbsp pomegranate molasses (optional)

For the spinach filling (makes 16):

500g spinach, washed and chopped

1 tsp kosher salt, for removing water

1 small yellow onion, minced

1 Tbsp olive oil

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

1/4 tsp table salt, or to taste

Squeeze of lemon juice

1 tsp shatta (hot red pepper paste)

1/2 Tbsp pomegranate molasses (optional)

Some recipes include sumac in the spinach filling, but this is not considered traditional.

Instructions:

For the dough:

1. Measure dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Add oil and mix briefly. Add water, a little at a time, until the dough comes together into a slightly tacky ball. Knead for five minutes, until smooth and elastic.

2. Divide dough into 16 balls of about 50g each. Roll it out into a cylinder and cut it in half repeatedly; or weigh the dough using a kitchen scale and divide by 16.

3. Pour some olive oil in a tray or baking sheet and coat each dough ball. Leave them on the tray, covered, to rest while you prepare the fillings.

For the meat filling:

1. Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil on medium-high. Add meat and fry, stirring often, until nearly cooked through.

2. Add onions, salt, and spices and fry until onion is translucent.

3. Remove from heat. Stir in sumac and pomegranate molasses. Taste and adjust. Let cool.

For the spinach filling:

1. Mix spinach with salt and let sit 10-15 minutes. Squeeze to remove excess water.

2. Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in medium-high. Fry onion, salt, and pepper for a minute until translucent.

3. Combine all ingredients. Taste and adjust salt.

To assemble:

1. Oil a clean work surface, as well as your hands. Spread a dough ball out into a very thin, translucent circle by repeatedly patting with your fingers while pushing outwards. Be sure to push outwards from the center so that the circle does not become too thin at the edges. A few small holes are okay, since the dough will be folded and rolled in on itself.

2. Cut the circle in half with a sharp knife. Spread 1/16 of either filling in a thin line along the cut edge, leaving a margin of 1 cm (1/2") or so.

3. Roll the edge of the dough (the cut edge) over to encase the filling. Continue rolling, trying as much as possible to exclude air, until you have a long rope of dough.

4. Roll the rope around in a tight spiral. Tuck the very end of the dough underneath and press to seal. Place on a preparing baking sheet.

5. Repeat until the filling and dough are used up. Meanwhile, preheat an oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Bake the safiha in the top third of the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden in color. 

Serve warm with yoghurt.

[hometoursandotherstuff]

This huge brick 1900 Craftsman in New Castle, Indiana is a fixer upper, but it has such unique features, it's well worth the price. 5bds, 4ba, reduced $10.1K to $289,900.

Large entrance hall with original butternut wood.

The parlor has attractive turquoise tiles on the fireplace and it has beautiful built-in bookcases.

The living room also has a fireplace, plus look at those beautiful columns between the living and dining rooms. And, the owners left an organ, too.

The dining room has double doors to the hall, wainscoting, and a built-in cabinet. They also left a piano. I love the swinging door to the kitchen- it has a little window just like a restaurant door.

I like the table over the radiator here in the informal dining room and it also has a beautiful built-in cabinet.

The kitchen has original cabinets, but one thing confuses me. It looks like they replaced some of the door fronts with plywood. Other than that, it's a wonderful kitchen.

The pantry has this original big honkin' freezer. I wonder if it still works. Even if it doesn't, it's cool and could be used for storage.

Nice remodeled powder room has the original medicine cabinet and a nice pedestal sink.

The finished basement has a rec room with a bar. It needs a floor and I love the stained glass ceiling, but I wonder if it can be refurbished.

There's also a full kitchen down here.

On the landing to the 2nd level is a delicate stained glass window.

At the top of the stairs is a large sitting area with a fireplace. The roof must've leaked b/c all the ceilings on this floor need repair.

The principal bedroom has lovely fireplace with mint green tiles.

The ceiling is damaged in here and it's also affected the wall, but look at the little cubby. Love the doors, too.

This bathroom between 2 bedrooms is original. Look at how beautiful the tile is, and that little font with the faucet in the wall. How unique is that? It has the original sconces and etched mirror on the medicine cabinet.

The bedrooms are so full of light.

The smaller room was used as a child's room.

Look at this bath- love the tile around the sink and the original heater. It has a built-in cabinet, but whatever that wire is hanging down, should be fixed b/c it's not going to pass inspection.

This is nice- a large 2nd level deck.

The attic is a very large finished space but the ceiling is water damaged.

This area need to be finished.

The beautiful outdoor wood features need to be repainted.

There's a 2 car garage, but not much of a yard b/c most of the space was blacktopped. The lot is .25 acre.

[a-roguish-gambit]

Dragon Gambit thoughts

So a lot of reptiles need specific environments for proper shedding otherwise they get stuff like stuck shed which is irritating at the best of times and can potentially cause gangrene at the worst, and dragons aren't much different.

Gambit being from the hot and humid bayous of Louisiana especially has difficulty with this because he needs a very specific set of parameters for a good shed or it will be hell for him.

So there are two options rogue can take to help him :

1.set up the most luxurious bath: Water just at 85° F, a sauna stove with perfumed water of pine, lavander, mint, and sorrel extract; bath salts, made with minerals from Appalachia mountain range and Caribbean sea salt; special mud scrub over his whole body plus face mask; organic water herbs floating in the water and sleeping in it for at least 20 minutes; special protein powder natural pine tar soap; and natural plant loofa for scrubbing.

2. Take him to a southern swamp and let him roll in the muddy, mosquito infested water like a pig and let him scratch himself against a moldy log.

Its expensive but she always chooses the fancy bath

[thenycbratzdoll]

Lashanti’s 2024 essentials

Hey besties🫧 I finally have the ENERGY to make a post about products I’ve been in love with this year.

Hair

Let’s start off with hair. This year I’ve been heavily into hair mask and oils. I have very curly hair that’s been hard to maintain, but these products been making the detangling process way easier. Also leaves my hair healthier and stronger with less breakage. These include

Tgin miracle deep hydration hair mask

Mielle rosemary hair oil

OUAI leave in

Mielle rosemary mint clarifying sugar scalp scrub

These four products alone cause significant change in my hair

Body care/Feminine hygiene/ Perfume

This is one of my FAVORITE parts of my restock days. I spend so much money on this category and I’m not even mad at it. I love to stay feeling clean, fresh, and just smell so sweet and general. My favorite products I SWEAR by are

Rose water good wipes

Honeypot sensitive wash

Sugar cookie Native body wash

Sweet like candy Ariana Grande perfume

Philosophy fresh cream perfume

Philosophy fresh cream body lotion

Victoria's secret Tease perfume

Whole body deodorant from First aid beauty

YSL Black opium le parfum

Victoria's secret Sugared petals body mist

Victoria's secret Pistachio Crème body lotion

Kora organics turmeric BHA pore & brightening treatment mask

Trader joe's rosewater

Peter Thomas Roth pumpkin enzyme mask

Laneige cream skin toner and moisturizer

Vanicream gentle face wash

Vanilla sugar body oil

warm sugar cookie body oil

Tree hut birthday cake body scrub

Eos vanilla cashmere hand cream

I also love to do random sheet, feet, eye, and hand mask. I don't have any specific ones but I do gravitate towards earth therapeutics, tonymoly, the crème shop, and patchology.

Makeup

I enjoy getting dolled up. Makeup just be the icing on the cake. It's literally art to me and it's so fun. I feel like I finally found products and a routine that fits my face. I love to just enhance my natural features and add TONS of glitter. Here are my current MUST haves🥰

Victoria's secret fruity cereal lip mask

Victoria's secret sugar high lipgloss

Too faced kissing jelly gloss in bubble gum

Mac cremesheen gloss in deelight

Patrick Ta lip shine in is she younger than me

Dior lip glow in pink lilac

Cover girl yummy gloss

Fenty beauty invisimatte

Maybelline fit me press powder in toffee caramel

Essence lash without limits extreme lengthening mascara

half magic eyeshadow singles (I have so many of them they're so pretty and glittery)

Natasha denona mini starlette eyeshadow pallet

Butterfly effect by desi glitter highlighter in it girl

Butterfly effect by desi body glitter

Eva nyc glitter spray

Kiss natural trio false lashes in noir

Jewelry/ Accessories

When it comes to my jewelry i'm a bit simple. I love crystal jewelry from crystal shops that I can pick out myself. I don't accessorize much but hopefully this winter i'll get into more. My jewelry and accessories must haves consist

Crescent moon necklace

Crystal beaded bracelets

Evil eye bracelet

Ruby ring

Kyanite ring

I like to stay protected and wear crystals that fits me as an individual or what kind of energy I want to put out. I always been obsessed with moon anything. Since I was born under the crescent moon I found it so me to wear since it literally represents me. Due the weather dropping I love to bring out the furs such as fur earmuffs and hats. Nothing screams warm, cozy, and boujee than fur. Whenever I wear mini skirts I LOVE to wear the most prettiest/dolly leggings I can get my hands on. I’m not really into claw clips but the flower hair clips was a little staple piece for me this spring/summer.

Misc

These are extra little items that I love to have on me this year that i’m not sure I should categorize them in. These items I never really leave my home with and these includes

Angel aura quartz

Aquamarine

Mini note pad

Pen

Cotton swabs

Pain pills

Hand sanitizer (I always get my hand sanitizers from bath and body works because they have the best smelling scents. My go to scents are strawberry poundcake, rose ivy, and vanilla romance)

Rose and lavender essential oil

A water bottle

Bag charms (I always keep hello kitty and my melody on me)

Pocket mirror

Mini hair brush

Gum

I hope you guys enjoyed my 2024 essentials list of products I loved throughout this year and will be using for as long as I live probably. I love taking the time to invest in myself and taking steps to become my ultimate dream girl that younger me always imagined. Hopefully one or five of these products would catch your attention to try out🩷

[rachellaurengray]

Top Plant-Based Protein Powders for Every Taste and Goal

Finding the right plant-based protein powder can elevate your fitness routine and support your health goals. Whether you're an athlete, fitness enthusiast, or simply looking for a plant-powered boost, choosing a high-quality protein is key. In this guide, we will look at the best plant-based protein powders, including popular brands like Vega, BioSteel, and Sunwarrior. With a variety of taste profiles—from rich chocolate to smooth vanilla—there’s an option to suit every preference and help fuel your day.

1. Vega Sport Premium Protein

Type: Plant-based, Vegan

Protein Source: Pea protein, pumpkin seed protein, sunflower seed protein, alfalfa protein

Taste: Chocolate, Vanilla, Mocha, Peanut Butter

Key Features: 30g of protein per serving, 6g BCAAs, 5g glutamine, and no artificial flavors or sweeteners.

Ideal For: Athletes, those seeking post-workout recovery.

2. BioSteel Plant-Based Protein

Type: Plant-based, Vegan

Protein Source: Pea protein, brown rice protein

Taste: Chocolate, Vanilla, Ice Cream sandwich, Maple Pancake, Cinnamon Bun

Key Features: 20g of protein per serving, no sugar, and made with non-GMO ingredients. Includes added electrolytes and amino acids.

Ideal For: Hydration, muscle recovery, clean energy.

3. Sunwarrior Warrior Blend

Type: Plant-based, Vegan

Protein Source: Pea protein, hemp protein, goji berries, coconut

Taste: Chocolate, Vanilla, Natural, Berry

Key Features: 27g of protein per serving, high in BCAAs, MCTs, and antioxidants.

Ideal For: Vegan athletes, those looking for a clean, all-in-one blend.

4. Orgain Organic Protein

Type: Plant-based, Vegan

Protein Source: Pea protein, brown rice protein, chia seeds

Taste: Chocolate, Vanilla, Peanut Butter, Cookies & Cream

Key Features: 21g of protein per serving, certified organic, no artificial flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives.

Ideal For: Those seeking a balanced, everyday plant protein powder.

5. KOS Organic Plant Protein

Type: Plant-based, Vegan

Protein Source: Pea protein, organic pumpkin seed protein, organic flaxseed, quinoa

Taste: Chocolate, Vanilla, Chocolate Mint

Key Features: 20g of protein per serving, organic, 9 essential amino acids, digestive enzymes.

Ideal For: People looking for a nutrient-dense, organic option with digestive support.

6. Garden of Life Raw Organic Protein

Type: Plant-based, Vegan

Protein Source: Pea protein, brown rice protein, chia seeds, and sprouted grains

Taste: Vanilla, Chocolate, Unflavored

Key Features: 22g of protein per serving, 44 superfoods, probiotics, and digestive enzymes.

Ideal For: Those who want a clean, whole-food-based protein with added digestive benefits.

7. Nuzest Clean Lean Protein

Type: Plant-based, Vegan

Protein Source: Pea protein isolate

Taste: Chocolate, Vanilla, Coffee, Strawberry

Key Features: 20g of protein per serving, 100% pea protein isolate, no artificial ingredients.

Ideal For: Those who prefer a pure, minimalistic protein source with low carbs.

8. Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides (Plant-based alternative)

Type: Plant-based, Vegan alternative to collagen

Protein Source: Pea protein, rice protein

Taste: Unflavored

Key Features: Focuses on joint and skin health, while providing protein for muscle recovery.

Ideal For: Vegan consumers looking for a collagen-boosting alternative.

[fitforestfairy]

Fairy’s Wellness Drink 🍋 🫚

It’s a pity that the term “detox” has been so overused and used to market drinks and diets that are supposed to be a “magic pill” for all health and weight loss things related.

I know your body has the organs necessary to detox itself and so on. I still like this drink! I just don’t like to call it “detox” not to give the idea that it does anything particularly miraculous ����‍♀️

It just sets the tone of the day for me and I can tweak it in different ways (adding fresh mint or green apple slices or even cinnamon) and I simply like it!

Even though it’s an acquired taste, and the straw is pretty much mandatory because of the level of acidity to help protect your teeth enamel.

Roughly it consists of:

A tall glass (mason jar, etc) of water

1 cap of raw apple cider vinegar (I literally use the cap of the bottle to measure it out!)

1-2 limes (or half a lemon), some sliced and some juiced

A bit of fresh grated ginger (or ginger powder)

Some of the actual benefits, apart from naturally helping with hydration (because water!) and some vitamin C, the component in the ACV may help regulating blood sugar levels, plus if you use actual raw ACV with “the mother” the probiotics are good for gut health.

Let me know if you’d try it and how you’d modify it according to your taste and needs 🥤

[suffer-for-supper]

For the past month or so I've been trying to grow two plants. I got seeds from walmart. Everyone knows the seeds from Walmart who goes to Walmart and looks at seeds. Burpees brand. Anyway the two plants are spearmint and basil. Of the two I wanted the spearmint to sprout first so I could use those leaves to make an insect repellent that I could spray onto the basil. For those who don't know, mint plants tend to be very good at repelling insects for the same reason that we like the cooling sensation. Menthol is pretty good at making bugs really unhappy to take a bite. But such was my luck that after consecutively sowing pretty much 3/4 of the pack of seeds, none of them did anything. It has been over a month since I started this. I've been able to get 10 plants of Basil. 10 individual basil organisms. Nine of them didn't survive replanting but that's just inexperience I think. The mint on the other hand, there is no excuse. The seeds simply will not sprout. No matter the fuck what I do. The package says to start indoors, and plant after the last winter frost. It says to cover lightly and keep moist, and seedlings should emerge within 1-2 weeks. I started this right in the middle of the ideal sowing period of spearmint. I tried sprouting them in a wet paper towel. I tried covering them lightly and keeping them very moist. I tried covering them lightly and keeping them slightly moist. I tried lightly covering them and just watering them whenever the soil looked like it would become airborne from lack of moisture. These fuckign seeds will. Not. sprout.

They are each covered in a yellow powder/paste, which can be rinsed off. I can only imagine that this yellow substance is a rooting hormone or something. But clearly whatever it is doesn't help the seeds I bought to sprout. I shall reiterate that it has been over a month and I have seen absolutely jack diddly squat point shit last name donut no relation to Dunkin on the spearmint front, but the basil? The basil has grown past confinement. The basil says to compress lightly and plant 18 inches apart or something of the like that I don't remember because I didn't have to keep looking at the damn packet wondering why a legitimate GARDEN WEED was being so fussy about existing.

[brokoala-soup]

I think my aesthetic might be something along the lines of cottagecore and light academia with a tinge of Studio Ghibli and bits and pieces of chaotic academia. So this includes:

classical music blaring out of cheap speakers, homemade food served in reused takeout containers, half dying houseplants in everything but traditional flower pots, the fragrance of jasmine and mint, mirrors reflecting sunlight on to disorganised bookshelves with the most random collection of books, soups in glassware, gel pen doodles all over my notes, herbal teas in whiskey glasses, locally sourced incense sticks, handmade woolen blankets over commercially sold quilts, baking granola bars on a lazy sunday afternoon, adding chocolate to literally everything, mid day naps when the weather is cloudy yet humid, ribbon ties instead of stapler pins, making my own spice powders, scented oil lamps, being obsessed with cloves, sleeping on a bed full of pillows only to find over half of them on the floor next morning, missing alarms because closing my eyes for two more seconds won't make me fall asleep again, picking flowers and herbs from the garden, sleepy afternoons, careful skincare but with the most day to day products, eucalyptus oil, use and throw inhalers to deal with my anxiety because the smell of menthol calms me down, short nails and neutral manicure, smelling like flowers one day and like the sea the other, getting excited whenever I spot the moon, absolutely in awe and in love with the clouds because they're amazing and so creative, puppies, calligraphy using ball pens, homemade mocha latte using soya milk, my grandma's childhood earrings that I wear all the time, newspapers, organic vegetables sold by retired social workers, tote bags, reusable metal water bottles, hot showers and cold rinses, using my grandmother's favorite brand of soap because I love smelling like her, herbal hair oil, smelling like sandalwood, cooking pasta with the family, reading secondhand books, collecting fused light bulbs, pencil underlines, postcards, 1 am poetry, pop instrumentals and pensive journaling, benzene rings on page margins, berry flavoured cough syrup, baking bread, long walks, loud conversations, thrifting, e-books, chocolate wrappers hidden between dictionary pages, colourful periodic table prints, plushies, honey, fleece blankets, sleeping cats, signet ring, dried rose I'd bought for myself and carried around like a trophy travelling back home with it in the public bus, twinning perfumes coincidentally with my best friend, vintage looking brand new ink pen and expired ink, sticky notes with motivational quotes covering my wall, never buying perfumes and only using the ones I'm gifted, random words that remind me of niche incidents or memories written along the corners of my study material, pearl jewelry set that my dad gifted my mom but it's me who wears it now, combat boots bought at ¼th it's price at a discount clearance sale, all my jackets being bought from different countries by my dad and thus each serving as a token of memory, lipstick shades that match only extremely specific vibes and look off and odd at other times, cherry lip balm stick that I've used only twice, daily calendar sheets reused as a notepad, birthday candles from my 16th birthday sitting on my work table, the lingering smell of multiple beverages in my room because I seldom wash the cups I drank them from and now they're cluttered all over the room, hand me down luxury watches older than me, chipped nailpolish, reminders written down on tissue papers, bus tickets all over my bag, sugar-free chewing gum, deodorant that never washes off my clothes, wearing clothes purchased 5 years ago and getting compliments simply because it's not trendy but is unique, mini origami cranes, rose sprays, lychee scented sanitizer, baking bread at home on weekends, homemade hair masks, turning up late because i was busy enjoying life walking through the eucalyptus grove on the way to class, running to the station yet missing the train, all my everyday ornaments having a deeper meaning to me.

[faithfromanewperspective]

(re: tags on rb'ed post) It's genuinely so wild to me that people don't know how to cook??? Obviously I don't fault anyone for it, you've got to learn and there's no shame to it, I just really thought everyone had some degree of culinary knowledge until I was like twelve.

Anyway, what are your favorite vegetables to cook with? Favorite summer recipes? Favorite pasta recipes if you've got them? I need new recipes to try :)

exactly, I don't want to fault anyone on it either!! we have to acknowledge the diverse backgrounds we have, levels of privilege etc--and i do also think with that comes, what do we assume as normal just bc it's our experience? and so it's so important to hear from other people. i find a lot of asians and women such as myself learn how to cook from a very young age just like you did, and then assume everyone else does too (i didn't realise most of my friends didn't do their own laundry either all through high school).

anyway in response to your question: I love cooking with eggplant, capsicum, sweet potato, potatoes in general, sweet potato leaves, basically every kind of legume and all the products people make from them, tomatoes, all kinds of herbs (but the italian mix is my favourite) as well as an assortment of asian vegetables and melons that someone in my family always procures and has too much of!! i also love to add ginger to any recipe i feel like is missing its meatiness, green/spring onions go really well with a lot of things and so do raw red onions or cooked brown onions!!

pasta wise i love everything pasta. a pasta bake is a go to one for me as i make a good white sauce and my sisters and i all love it!! lasagna is cool but a bit more time consuming so it's been ages. otherwise anything spaghetti bog/with meatballs (specifically the ones i make from Beyond Meat, water crackers, carrot, onion and spices) is good and i eat it with green beans! it's also super quick bc pasta sauce is like $1 for a big bottle where i live and you just pour it on your spaghetti or pasta. i also love all things ramen (both the curly type and the more expensive straight organic japanese one, they also have other noodles called udon and soba that you literally just boil for 5mins and have with sprouts or smth and olive oil and it's delicious). i do love mac and cheese when i get a good vegan cheese but it's pretty hit and miss on that.

and as for summer recipes i'm a big smoothie gal!! pack it with protein powder and chia seeds and coconut water for electrolytes and ice cream for fun but i love mango/banana, pineapple/papaya, mint/spinach/coconut, mixed berry, sometimes i'll shake it up and do orange/papaya or smth!! i love all the bright colours and how creamy they are if you have a good banana or mango or papaya or just really creamy soy milk. also love anything with watermelon+mint (my sister makes a really good salad with it and cos lettuce, olives, cucumber and baby tomatoes i believe). also my beyond meat meatballs go well on a skewer dipped in guacamole for the summer nights where it's light right up til bedtime!

[najia-cooks]

[ID: Three rectangular, dark golden brown pastries on a plate. The pastries are filled with a deep golden curd, drizzled with white icing, and garnished with sprigs of fresh thyme and curls of lemon peel. A lemon wedge sits to the left of the plate. End ID.]

Puff pastry tarts with lemon-thyme curd

Flaky, crispy puff pastry is topped with a homemade lemon curd in this classic mini-tart recipe, perfect for breakfast, brunch, tea, or dessert. The savory pastry and the brightness of the lemon cut the sweetness of the curd, while fresh thyme adds a bit of minty, peppery complexity.

Recipe under the cut!

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Makes 12 pastries.

Ingredients:

For the pastry:

1 batch puff pastry

For the curd:

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 tablespoon agar agar flakes (or 1/2 tsp agar powder)

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)

Zest of two lemons (about 1/2 Tbsp)

1/2 cup (120g) non-dairy margarine

2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves, removed from stems and minced

Pinch salt

Crack of black pepper (optional)

Replace the agar with 1 Tbsp of cornstarch in a pinch.

For the 'egg' wash:

1 Tbsp non-dairy milk

1 Tbsp agave nectar

Instructions:

For the curd:

1. Juice and zest the lemons. Scrub lemons under running water for a few seconds to clean their peels (especially if they're not organic). Use a surform tool to zest the lemons, or use a vegetable peeler to remove just the top layer of the peel (trying not to take too much of the white pith) into strips, and then mince.

Press and roll the lemons firmly against a hard surface to make juicing easier, then cut them in half and juice with a reamer or citrus press. Pass the juice through a fine sieve to remove seeds and fibers.

2. Make the curd. Whisk together sugar, agar or cornstarch, lemon zest, thyme, and salt in a small pot. Add lemon juice and stir to combine. Add margarine.

3. Bring curd mixture to a low boil over medium heat, whisking constantly. Lower the heat to medium low for and continue to cook, stirring often, or 10-30 minutes until thickened.

You will know it is thick enough when you can run a finger across the back of a spoon dipped in the curd, and the trail your finger made does not collapse back into the curd but remains visible. Keep in mind that it will thicken further as it cools!

4. Remove curd from the pot into a bowl and refrigerate until cold.

For the wash:

Whisk ingredients together in a small bowl. Set aside.

To assemble:

1. Cut your puff pastry in half and refrigerate the half you're not working with. Roll the other half out into an 8 x 12” (20 x 30cm) rectangle, then cut it into 6 4” (10cm) squares.

2. With a small, sharp knife, score the edges of each square to form a smaller square about two inches in diameter in the center of each pastry. Be careful not to cut all the way through the pastry—you just want to create a little bit of separation while leaving the square in one piece.

3. Refrigerate the dough squares you have formed and repeat with the other half of the puff pastry.

4. Brush the pastry squares with the 'egg' wash mixture and bake in a preheated oven at 400 °F (205 °C) for 10-15 minutes, until golden brown.

5. Using a sharp knife, gently trace over the previously scored squares to re-separate; press each central square down, leaving the outer borders puffy and elevated.

6. Add a dollop of lemon curd to each square and garnish with thyme, mint, or candied lemon peel, or drizzle with a mixture of powdered sugar and non-dairy milk.

Note that non-vegan recipes for puff pastry tarts with fruit curd often instruct you to bake them, for some or all of the cooking time, with the curd already added—with an eggless curd, I found that this resulted in the curd bubbling up and spilling over the sides of the pastries, then burning to the bottom.

[khozmoh]

𝙼𝚄𝚂𝙴  𝙿𝚁𝙾𝙼𝙿𝚃𝚂 .

𝚆𝙷𝙰𝚃  𝙳𝙾  𝚃𝙷𝙴𝚈  𝚂𝙼𝙴𝙻𝙻  𝙻𝙸𝙺𝙴 ?

Cosmo smells like coffee and fresh linen. He always has a fresh pot of coffee on at home and when he’s working because his sleeping schedule is typically all over the place. He would be classified as a bit of a neat freak, things have to be tidy and organized or he become easily irritated. He’s very on top of his house work and chores, clothes always washed, dried, folded and packed away. This is typically why he always smells like his laundry powder/detergent. There’s also hints of mint chocolate, as it’s his favourite treat.

𝙷𝙾𝚆  𝙳𝙾  𝚃𝙷𝙴𝚈  𝚂𝙻𝙴𝙴𝙿 ?

Cosmo doesn’t have a great sleeping schedule due to messed up dreams or nightmares so when he does sleep, he sleeps very deeply. He’ll sink into it and it’s very hard for him to wake up. Generally this also means that he can be difficult to wake, you have to physically shake him awake and his alarm’s are usually blearing or he’ll sleep right through them. Cosmo prefers to sleep on his stomach, one leg bent and knee pulled high, and arms usually tucked under his pillow. This doesn’t really change if he’s sharing the bed with someone, he’ll generally lie on top of his partners or have they lie on top of him. They may move while sleeping and end up in spooning positions too.

𝚆𝙷𝙰𝚃  𝙼𝚄𝚂𝙸𝙲  𝙳𝙾  𝚃𝙷𝙴𝚈  𝙴𝙽𝙹𝙾𝚈 ?

Cosmo has a pretty wide variety of music that he’s interested in, he can listen to obscure whale noises, mainstream pop idols, or black metal and be pretty comfortable regardless but his primary genre’s are r&b and rock. He’s got a great memory and can pretty much memorize the lyrics and rhythm of most songs after one playthrough.

𝙷𝙾𝚆  𝙼𝚄𝙲𝙷  𝚃𝙸𝙼𝙴  𝙳𝙾  𝚃𝙷𝙴𝚈  𝚂𝙿𝙴𝙽𝙳  𝙶𝙴𝚃𝚃𝙸𝙽𝙶  𝚁𝙴𝙰𝙳𝚈  𝙸𝙽  𝚃𝙷𝙴  𝙼𝙾𝚁𝙽𝙸𝙽𝙶 ?

Not a lot. He'll shower, shave if his stubble's getting annoying, trim his hair if it's getting too long but he doesn't have a skin or hair care routine. Most of his morning is spent exercising, he'll grab a go-bag, run to the gym as a warm up, work out for a half hour, run back home to shower and get dressed for the rest of the day.

𝚆𝙷𝙰𝚃  𝙸𝚂  𝚃𝙷𝙴𝙸𝚁  𝙵𝙰𝚅𝙾𝚄𝚁𝙸𝚃𝙴  𝚃𝙷𝙸𝙽𝙶  𝚃𝙾  𝙲𝙾𝙻𝙻𝙴𝙲𝚃 ?

Tech parts. Cosmo likes building is own devices and appliances, most of the devices and appliances that Cosmo has in his home have been second hand or recycled from garbage dumps and repaired by him. He also just repairs and rebuilds things as a hobby, usually donating whatever it is back to a shop or selling it. He’ll scavenge and collect any kind of usable tech parts and generally reuses/recycles it into something new. He also collects hoodies, caps and beanies. He has far too many of these items in his wardrobe.

𝙰𝚁𝙴  𝚃𝙷𝙴𝚈  𝙻𝙴𝙵𝚃  𝙾𝚁  𝚁𝙸𝙶𝙷𝚃  𝙷𝙰𝙽𝙳𝙴𝙳 ?

Cosmo’s dominant hand is his right. He’ll do mostly everything with his right hand, but he is capable of doing some things with his left. He can write with his left, he can also utilize weapons with his left hand if he has to and the attacks or counters would be just as effective as if he was using his dominant hand. But he is more comfortable with his right.

𝚆𝙷𝙰𝚃  𝙸𝚂  𝚃𝙷𝙴𝙸𝚁  𝚁𝙴𝙻𝙸𝙶𝙸𝙾𝙽 ?

Cosmo isn’t a religious practitioner and considers himself an atheist. He'll have conversations about religion if it comes up but it's for no other reason that to engage in discourse and debate. He finds religions interesting, enjoys learning about the different stories of religious mythology, but ultimately he doesn’t believe in any of it.

𝚆𝙷𝙰𝚃  𝙸𝚂  𝚃𝙷𝙴𝙸𝚁  𝙵𝙰𝚅𝙾𝚄𝚁𝙸𝚃𝙴  𝚂𝙿𝙾𝚁𝚃 ?

He has a soft spot for lacrosse simply because of how many games he’s been to in support of Stiles and/or Scott. He keeps track of the relevant teams, enjoys watching the professional games every now and again, though only if he has someone to watch and enjoy it with. He’s a little more studious with mixed martial arts and bjj, he’ll watch analysis videos and listen to podcasts by artists and takes notes that he then practices when he trains.

𝚆𝙷𝙰𝚃  𝙸𝚂  𝚃𝙷𝙴𝙸𝚁  𝙵𝙰𝚅𝙾𝚄𝚁𝙸𝚃𝙴  𝚃𝙾𝚄𝚁𝙸𝚂𝚃𝚈  𝚃𝙷𝙸𝙽𝙶  𝚃𝙾  𝙳𝙾  𝚆𝙷𝙴𝙽  𝚃𝚁𝙰𝚅𝙴𝙻𝙸𝙽𝙶 ?

Cosmo’s a foodie so he’ll usually visit the restaurants, cafe’s and food trucks of the cities locals and avoids the big franchise businesses. He likes listening to the other local foodies and taking recommendations from them when he explores new cities or areas that he hasn’t been to before. He'll go clubbing in every new city he goes to, he likes seeing how different places have different night lives and cultures.

𝚆𝙷𝙰𝚃  𝙸𝚂  𝚃𝙷𝙴𝙸𝚁  𝙵𝙰𝚅𝙾𝚄𝚁𝙸𝚃𝙴  𝙺𝙸𝙽𝙳  𝙾𝙵  𝚆𝙴𝙰𝚃𝙷𝙴𝚁 ?

He likes a sunny day with a breeze. He finds it calming but since he also works from home a lot of the time, he likes to at least have a nice view of a warm day with the window cracked open. Even when he’s exploring, he finds sunlight and a nice breeze to pick up his mood a bit. He's more irritable and depressed when its cloudy or wet.

𝚆𝙷𝙰𝚃  𝙸𝚂  𝙰  𝚆𝙴𝙸𝚁𝙳 / 𝙾𝙱𝚂𝙲𝚄𝚁𝙴  𝙵𝙴𝙰𝚁  𝚃𝙷𝙴𝚈  𝙷𝙰𝚅𝙴 ?

The sound of dripping water really sets him off, especially if it’s coming from a tap. He’ll become increasingly uneasy and will usually become irritable and hostile because the sound makes him anxious. He has an obscure fear of looking into deep water, so going across a bridge and looking into the ocean, a river, a pond, or even a creek will make him anxious and uneasy. Heights are a less obscure fear but he doesn’t like being any higher than his own height so even just standing on a chair or table and looking down will unsettle him.

tagged by:    nada tagging:    @warender , @lamourt , @hervelle , @shehook & @kurthorton

[cadybear420]

1, 4, 13, 28, and A (for the character/creator asks!) Thank you 💛

1. What’s the maximum amount of time your character can sit still with nothing to do?

30 minutes probably.

4. How easy is it to earn their trust?

Mostly pretty easy, but it usually depends.

13. What color do they think they look best in? Do they actually look best in that color?

Evie's most fond of purple, powder pink, mint green, and black. But as for what color she looks best in (or she thinks she looks best in)... I'm not sure. And I don't think she can really decide either.

28. Would they prefer a lie over an unpleasant truth?

Definitely not. She doesn't really like to be led on. If something she needs to know is bad, just tell her so and get it over with sooner lol.

A) Why are you excited about this character?

OG HSS trilogy is my favorite choices series of all time for many reasons. The stories are enjoyable, the characters are compelling, the MC is very wildcard and flexible, you have choices that actually matter, and the romance routes with Aiden feel so organic.

All of that plays a part in my investment in building the character of Evie– how does she interact with others? What activities does she do? What is the backstory that informs the choices I make for her in the game? What becomes of her and her friends after the trilogy? What were they up to during the HSS:CA timeline? Where will they end up in the future?

Basically the OG HSS Trilogy and its MC are just... very immersive lol.

Ask list here

[madamlaydebug]

Refreshing Watermelon Pops ☀️🍉☀️⁠

⁠

‣ 5 ½ cups watermelon, cut into cubes, seeds removed⁠

‣ ⅓ cup fresh lime juice ⁠

‣ 15-20 fresh mint leaves, stems removed⁠

‣ 2 tbsp Organic Berry Power Powder ⁠

Optional: sprinkle on some flaky sea salt before serving. ⁠

⁠

Add all the ingredients to a blender & blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into your popsicle mold & freeze thoroughly. Remove from the mold & enjoy this tasty, refreshing treat! ✨

[adminbryantsaki]

Truffle

Kurogiri x reader. In the kitchen

(I do not own My Hero Academia or the characters within. Anything associated with that fandom belongs to Horikoshi Kohei. This story belongs to my 2023 Spice-tober collection. I hope you enjoy. If this story isn’t your cup of tea, blend of spices, or brew of coffee move on. Reader discretion is advised.)

TW: On the run, safehouse, anniversary celebration, sex on a counter, sex scene, sensory blocking.                                       WC: 970

You were helping Kurogiri finish dinner in the kitchen of your safehouse that the two of you managed to escape to when the last hideout you had was breached. He pulled you through one of his warp gates to this place as Shigaraki cursed the two of you out for abandoning the League. You weren’t a villain nor were you a hero but you had found love and companionship within Kurogiri. His Master had allowed you to stay with him if you wouldn’t rat them out to any hero organization or the police. You promised to not reveal their location or their motives if you were allowed to stay with Kurogiri. The deal was struck and you stayed with him, the Master sending occasional care packages to your location to make sure that the both of you were able to eat and be cared for. Master, even though you didn’t know his name sent the two of you a very special package for tonight with a note saying ‘Happy anniversary. Enjoy the meal.’

Upon reading the note, you had thought back and it had been a full year since the two of you first met and you moved in to live with Kurogiri and the League, becoming a type of surrogate older sister and mother to some of the members of the League. But now, the two of you were alone, finishing up a lovely meal of angel hair pasta with a simple cream sauce, some poached lobster tails with a little bit of truffle and seaweed on top to finish the meal off as a garnish, and some steamed asparagus to go as a type of vegetable. Kurogiri was plating the meal as you hugged him from behind and looked over at the food.

“Dinner will be ready soon, go wash up please.” He told you and you let go of him to wash your hands as he set the table and waited for you to join him at the table. He pulled out your chair for you and pushed it in before he sat down and the two of you began to eat. You enjoyed the meal and complimented him on how the flavors came together well. “Thank you. I’ll send Master a thank you tomorrow.” He spoke and ate his food. You looked at him with curiosity as he was normally very prompt at sending updates or messages to Master whenever he felt need to report in. “Why until tomorrow morning?” You asked as you ate the last few bites of food off your plate. “Because, you and I will be occupied until tomorrow morning.” He spoke, having finished his meal and he was now staring at you intently, resting his head on his hands that he had folded together, with his elbows propped up on the table. You set your fork down as you finished the last bite and felt your face grow warm as he stood up and took the plates into the kitchen.

“Please follow me.” He spoke, looking back over his shoulder at you, waiting for you to get up and follow him. He led you into the kitchen and washed the dishes, letting you look around the kitchen and peek into the fridge where you found two mini lava cakes with some raspberries and blueberries which had been made into a type of glaze and some mint leaves. You pulled them out and Kurogiri seemed to give you his form of a smile. “I see you found the dessert. Bring it over and I’ll finish the dessert off.” He spoke and you brought him the desserts where he sprinkled some powdered sugar over the lava cakes and placed the mint leaves on top. He then pushed one of the desserts to you as you were now sitting on the counter to watch him work. You ate your dessert and he ate his.

“Happy anniversary, Y/n. I’m glad that we met.” He told you. Once the desserts were finished, he set the plates in the sink and he stood in front of you. You looked at him and he kissed you deeply, managing to pull you closer and manage to remove your shorts and underwear from your person and open your legs so he could work his bulge out of his pants and into your wet and warm entrance. He wrapped your legs around his waist and he supported your lower back as he thrusted into you and buried his face into your neck. You felt a sense of calm with the cool touch of the dark purple mist that made up his body and had begun to spread out from his body, blocking out the world around the two of you, helping you to focus on just what was going on in the moment. You wrapped your arms around the cool metal brace that protected his neck and felt yourself clench down on his cock, making him release inside of you and kiss you gently. “Happy anniversary, Kurogiri.” You told him and kissed him back between pants as you came down from your high. He pulled out of you and let you hold onto him as he cleaned up the mess on the counter before he carried you to the bedroom where the two of you cuddled for the rest of the evening. The end.

[fairylandblog]

Faeries and Food

People describe faeries as having a sophisticated and sensitive palate, preferring delicacies that represent their magical nature in the hidden worlds of mythology. People believe that these heavenly entities are pleased with the cleanest and most organic offerings, often ones that remain untouchable by humans. Faeries are known to have a unique taste for fruits and berries, especially those that grow wild in the forest. Among their favorites are raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries, which appeal to the faeries' senses with their vivid colors and delicious flavors. Faeries typically find these fruits in tiny, concealed areas shielded from human sight, providing a peaceful gathering and feeding place.

Honey is another delicacy that faeries adore. It is the ideal treat for these fantastical animals because of its golden color and rich, sweet flavor. They have a reputation for searching for the purest and sweetest honey, which is frequently located deep within old forests where bees have been building their colonies for many years. It is also believed that faeries enjoy flower nectar, sipping it slowly as they dart from bloom to bloom. Fruits and honey attract faeries, but they also enjoy dairy products, particularly those that are creamy and fresh. People sometimes offer fresh milk, cream, and butter as exceptional pleasures to court the faeries' favor. People sometimes serve these delicious dairy products with plain, healthy bread, prepared to perfection using the best grains. The faeries' diet also includes a significant amount of edible flowers and herbs. They choose the most aromatic and tasty herbs since they are renowned for having a deep understanding of the natural world. Mint, thyme, and lavender are popular additions to gardens, as are delicate flowers like nasturtiums, violets, and lavender. The faeries frequently use these ingredients to create light, cool dishes that symbolize their affinity for the natural world.

Reports occasionally suggest that faeries consume small cakes and pastries, especially those infused with their favorite flavors. People often produce these sweets with love and care, and they are straightforward yet wonderful. People often decorate popular options like shortbread, honey cakes, and fruit tarts with powdered sugar or edible flowers. Dishes that honor the natural world in its purest and most beautiful forms essentially draw faeries. The flavor preferences of faeries reflect their enchanted, otherworldly existence, ranging from the delicacy of wild berries to the richness of fresh dairy and the olfactory enticement of herbs and flowers. Real or imagined, these treats serve as a reminder of the beauty inherent in even the most basic, organic meals.