#sticky rice tea

[cultivatetastetea]

Cultivate Taste Tea - Rice Oolong tea - "Sticky Rice Oolong"

[foragedmoonlight]

Farmers Market Sundays

[mildmayfoxe]

stopped in at a thai chicken place on my way home that i walk past all the time but have never gone in & it’s utterly silent in here, just me and people picking up delivery orders

[everymanpdf]

I hate when I try a new tea and it’s good as hell. I do not need more tea in my house

[temiizpalace]

☆┊DEAR FUTURE HUSBAND..

SUMMARY: little things he does that remind you you’re going to marry him someday.

CHARACTERS: all dorms (-ortho)

GENRE: fluff

WARNINGS: none

reader gender is not mentioned, reader is not mentioned to be yuu

MAKING YOU MEALS

he makes sure you eat RIGHT. no more skipping meals throughout the day on his watch. every lunch he’ll make you a cute little bento box so you don’t have to wait in line. and when i say cute, i mean cute. it doesn’t matter what gender you are your rice balls will have cat ears. dinner? come over to his dorm and he’ll make something for you. don’t feel like it? he’s going to your place and cooking there. breakfast? he makes something quick yet delicious for you. he’s like your own private chef, and you can only imagine what it’d be like to see a ring on his finger someday.

trey, ruggie, azul, jamil, lilia (good luck), silver

CLEANING YOUR ROOM (and everything else)

it doesn’t matter if your room is messy, tidy, or anything in between, every month he’ll make sure it is SPOTLESS. is there dust on your shelves? nuh uh. are there random stains on your floor that you thought were impossible to get out? he’s rushing to your rescue and somehow got the stain out. did you not want to go through your homework? everything is suddenly organized in its respective subject, going from A-Z. you’ve never seen your room so tidy before, it was like an epiphany. please just marry him on the spot, he’s begging.

riddle, deuce, jade, jamil, vil, sebek

LEAVING LITTLE POST-IT NOTES ON YOUR BELONGINGS

without fail, you’ll find a cute little sticky-note on your almost all of your belongings. sure, it gets annoying once in awhile, but reading the sweet message on it changes your mind almost instantly. “you’re going to do great today! stay strong. :)” “don’t forget to drink water! love you 🫶” “can we go out soon? my treat. text me when u see this!” it’s almost frightening to see how much yellow papers you keep inside your desk every time you opening it, but can anyone really blame you? you’re going to keep these til the day you die, and that grand total might be at the very least over 100,000.

ace, deuce, cater, jack, floyd, kalim, epel, rook

RANDOM GIFTS

expect to see a neatly wrapped gift on your doorstep almost every week. seriously. it’s like a delivery service except the company is literally your boyfriend. “dear, did you get me this?” you ask as you enter the room. he looks up from his phone as he looks at the expensive name brand sweatshirt in your hands. “yeah.” he answered so nonchalantly!! like sir!!! this sweater was 1000000 thaumarks!! what!! while you do appreciate the gesture, you feel bad he’s spending so much money on you. he doesn’t care though!! he’ll spoil you rotten til your very last breath.

leona, azul, floyd, kalim, vil, idia, malleus

PREPPING YOU SNACKS

depending on who this is, he may not be some gordon ramsay level chef, but he’s definitely more than happy to cut you a some apple slices while you study. sometimes he’ll come into your room with a backpack full of your favorite snacks just left at the side of your desk so you can reach down and grab the one you want to eat that day. sometimes all you need is an energy boost and he’s more than happy to make some coffee or tea for you if you’re busy. he’ll press a kiss or two on your forehead before placing the plate of beautifully cut fruit down and continuing on with his day and going back to his thoughts. now, what will the theme of your wedding be?

ace, deuce, trey, jade, jack, jamil, epel, malleus

A/N: notice how jamil and deuce are in almost every category. (sorry this one was kinda rushed 😭😭)

date published: 7/30/24

© temiizpalace — do not copy, steal, or put my work into ai. thank you!

[chibinasuu]

Sanji x Reader ― snowstorm; cuddling

part of the cozy holidays event

🎁 ― anonymous tags: sfw, fluff, GN!Reader, no use of y/n, the straw hats are cock blocks

Lazy arms wrapped around Sanji’s waist from behind, and the corner of his mouth turned up when a tiny kiss landed on his suit-covered shoulder.

“Good morning, sweetheart,” said Sanji, turning his face to place his lips gently on the top of your head, “Did you sleep well?”

“Mm-hmm,” you nodded, “Would’ve been better if you were sleeping next to me, though.”

“Sorry, darling.” He chuckled and added half-jokingly, “Should I beg Franky to build us a private suite?”

You scoffed amusedly, continuing to watch him as he placed an onigiri on a platter, lining it up with the others that were already neatly arranged there. 

The reddish rays of the rising sun had seeped in through the kitchen windows, coating the space in a warm glow and bringing a subtle comfort to your skin amid the low temperature. 

The Thousand Sunny had entered a winter island’s climate, according to Nami, which had the Straw Hats scrambling to bust out their thick coats and sweaters from the depths of their drawers. Chopper was especially stoked by the news, thrilled to be feeling some cold air upon his thick fur.

Sanji dipped his hand into a bowl of water, then grabbed some salt and rubbed it all over his palms. He took some rice, put a generous pinch of salmon flakes in the middle, then started expertly molding it into a triangle, rotating it a few times and squeezing it gently to give it that perfect, firm shape. 

Watching Sanji in the kitchen was like viewing a performance art. You could never get tired of the way his fingers moved – so precise and delicate – and the way his lips were always fixed in a faint smile. 

It never failed to warm your heart – watching someone you loved doing something he loved. 

“Those look delicious, Sanji.” 

“Why, thank you, dear. Care to taste-test for me?”

You shook your head, “I already know they’d taste perfect. I’ll wait to eat them with everyone at breakfast.”

You unwound your arms from his waist, your fingers lingering for a moment before reluctantly letting go to start setting up the dining table. 

Sanji stopped you with a hum, puckering up his lips in a blatant request for a kiss before you left his side.  

A small laugh escaped you as you reached up to cup his cheek, leaning in to grant his wish. You gave him a small peck, but Sanji let out a whine of protest and chased your lips, stealing a proper, longer kiss.

His hands itched to go around you, but alas, they were still coated with the sticky residue of rice and salt.

You tilted your head, seeking to deepen the kiss, when suddenly,

“Sanji!” Your Captain’s voice reached the kitchen before he did, “Is breakfast ready yet?”

Sanji sighed, giving you one last peck right as Luffy came barging in, “Let’s continue this later, shall we?”

“Later” ended up being all the way until the sunset.

The cook has always been the busiest among the Straw Hats, with barely any downtime in his schedule. After breakfast was lunch prep, then came the afternoon snack, then on to dinner.

You loved to accompany Sanji while he cooked, just chatting, doing your own things quietly, or occasionally lending a helping hand, but the kitchen was not exactly the best place to get some alone time.

It seemed that every few minutes, a different crewmate would come sauntering in, looking for a drink or a snack, seeking refuge from the cold, or simply wanting to spend some time with you and Sanji.

You loved your crewmates to pieces, but sometimes, you wished you could get more than just a few stolen moments with your lover.

One of the rare breaks the cook had was the narrow window between afternoon tea and dinner. 

The meat was marinating in the fridge, the pizza dough was on its final proof, and Sanji was leisurely trailing kisses down your neck. 

You and Sanji loved spending this quiet time at the aquarium bar, sipping on one of his delicious mocktails – or cocktails, depending on your moods – while enjoying some much-needed privacy. 

His slender fingers deftly undid the top two buttons of your shirt, giving him access to mouth your collarbone languidly. 

Your back was flush with the velvet couch, and you sighed as you played with the golden strands of his hair. 

Soft jazz music flowed from the Tone Dial sat at the bar top. The dim room, lit only by the blue glow of the aquarium lights, emboldened Sanji to dip his hand underneath your shirt, the fabric trailing up and exposing your skin as his fingers crept higher and higher…

Bang!

The door being slammed open made you both jump, drawing your sights to the intruder.  

“Oi, Mosshead!” Sanji shouted as he shielded your figure, his hands frantically fixing your shirt, “Don’t you know how to knock?!”

“It's common space, Stupid Love Cook!” Zoro yelled back, “I don’t need to knock to enter a public area in my own ship, do I?” 

Sanji scowled, not wanting to admit that the moss-for-brains was right, “What do you want?”

“I’m looking for some sake.” 

The blond man sighed, disentangled himself from you, and walked to the liquor cabinet. He took out a bottle of cheap sake – not that Zoro would complain – and threw it to the swordsman. 

“Now, piss off.”

“Gladly,” Zoro smirked, popping the bottle open and taking a swig before sauntering out the door, “Try a room with a lock next time!”

You still couldn’t quite meet Zoro’s eyes without your cheeks heating up, but otherwise, dinner was your typical, everyday affair – full of chatter and laughter, and occasionally some indignant shouts as rubber hands shot out to steal from unattended plates.

“Ah, right,” Nami began, swallowing her bite of grilled prawn before continuing, “A snowstorm’s coming tonight. It’s gonna be a big one.”

“Uh-oh, who’s on night watch?” Usopp asked.

You raised your finger, “I’m on the first shift.”

Sanji similarly raised a hand, “I’m on second.” 

The navigator frowned, “It might be hard to change shifts tonight – too dangerous to climb up and down the crow’s nest during the storm.”

“I’ll take the whole night, no problem.” Sanji volunteered. 

He always ended up staying awake the whole night anyway whenever the two of you had back-to-back shifts, choosing to sacrifice his rest for a few more hours alone with you. 

“You just rest tonight, dear,” he said, smiling sweetly at you.

He rose from the table and stretched his arms, “I’ll prepare something for breakfast in case I get stuck up there till morning.”

Before long, the fridge was stocked with cold tuna sandwiches, overnight oats with a side of crunchy granola, slices of fruit, cheese, and cured meats. The cook also made sure to leave the boxes of each member's favorite cereal on the counter.

After he freshened up and took his nightly shower, Sanji changed into some comfortable pajamas and went up to the crow’s nest to begin his watch.

He had barely settled down when he heard a knock on the metal hatch on the floor. 

He opened it to reveal your smiling face, your hair sprinkled with powder of snow.

“Sweetheart? What are you doing here?” 

“I’m here for my night shift, of course.” 

“Didn’t you hear what Nami said? A snowstorm’s coming!” His brows furrowed, “You won’t be able to go back to your room once it picks up.”

“Whoops, too bad.” You shrugged, grinning playfully as you climbed fully into the crow’s nest and closed the hatch, “Guess I’m stuck here with you until morning.” 

“And if we can’t leave…” You waggled your eyebrows suggestively at him, “Then nobody could get up here either.”

Sanji’s eyes widened, a blush rising to his cheeks once he caught on to your cunning ploy. 

His laughter that followed – a mixture of joy, shyness, and excitement – was as sweet as honey. 

“Well, come here, then.” He opened his arms wide, “Better make good use of this time.”

You pushed him gently to the floor and straddled his lap, then crossed your legs around his waist and your arms around his neck, clinging to him like a koala.

Sanji sighed blissfully at the feeling of your body against his, his arms circling you to pull you in even closer.

The raging wind and snow grew increasingly stronger, making the windows rattle furiously amid the otherwise quiet room. 

You buried your hand in Sanji’s hair, relishing the way the soft threads enveloped your fingers.

Sanji’s digits ghosted back and forth on the straight line of your spine, causing goosebumps to appear all over your skin.

You both stayed like that for a while – eyes closed, hands roaming lazily, bodies pressed together.

“I love you.” Sanji suddenly said, the three little words always succeeding in making your heart skip a beat, no matter how often he said it.

“I know.” You kissed his cheek, “And I love you, Sanji. Always.”

Tears pricked Sanji’s eyes as he hugged you tighter, burying his face into your neck.

How undeserving he was of your love. 

When he first confessed to you, he could hardly believe that you could possibly return his feelings, but thankfully, you reminded him that you did every single day.

You two ended up sprawled on the floor, limbs entangled, with your head upon his steadily – but rather rapidly – beating chest.

Not for the first time, you found yourself looking forward to the day when you could fall asleep against him every night and wake up in his arms every morning.

The muted howls of the winds and the warmth of Sanji’s embrace made your eyes grow heavier and heavier. 

Sanji stayed awake – he was technically still on night watch, after all. He flared his observation haki outward every now and then, though he doubted anyone or anything could attack them in the middle of this snowstorm.

He smiled to himself when you snuggled closer to him, unconsciously seeking his warmth. 

As he stroked your hair and admired your peacefully dreaming face, selfishly, he thought,

He didn’t want this storm to be over just yet.

a/n: soft sanji is my kryptonite

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[scealaiscoite]

‧₊˚ ⋅ 𓐐 food prompts 𓎩 ‧₊˚ ⋅

¹⁾ tart, fresh cherries

²⁾ milky tea

³⁾ a can of redbull

⁴⁾ cold pepperoni pizza

⁵⁾ orange segments

⁶⁾ chamomile tea

⁷⁾ burnt toast

⁸⁾ steaming masala chai

⁹⁾ bitter dark chocolate

¹⁰⁾ water-heavy pears

¹¹⁾ salty cinema popcorn

¹²⁾ smooth whiskey

¹³⁾ fluffy cinnamon rolls

¹⁴⁾ rich cuban coffee

¹⁵⁾ streetside pani puri

¹⁶⁾ fresh-baked cookies

¹⁷⁾ pomegranate seeds

¹⁸⁾ sour jellies

¹⁹⁾ homemade soup dumplings

²⁰⁾ hotel room service french fries

²¹⁾ sugared donuts

²²⁾ mexican coca-cola

²³⁾ strawberry milkshake

²⁴⁾ fudgey brownies

²⁵⁾ spearmint gum

²⁶⁾ happy hour cocktails

²⁷⁾ fairground candyfloss

²⁸⁾ salmon sashimi

²⁹⁾ airplane peanuts

³⁰⁾ takeout fried rice

³¹⁾ pistachio gelato

³²⁾ a packed lunch

³³⁾ bruised bananas

³⁴⁾ cheap instant ramen

³⁶⁾ agua de jamaica

³⁷⁾ petrol station chocolate bars

³⁸⁾ soft mangos

³⁹⁾ chicken noodle soup

⁴⁰⁾ convenience store onigiri

⁴¹⁾ lemonade from a neighbourhood kids’ stand

⁴²⁾ chilaquiles

⁴³⁾ a steaming bowl of breakfast congee

⁴⁴⁾ too-sweet instant coffee

⁴⁵⁾ a sunday roast with all the trimmings

⁴⁶⁾ high-end restaurant steak frites

⁴⁷⁾ mango sticky rice

⁴⁸⁾ salsa verde and tortilla chips

⁴⁹⁾ stale bottled water

⁵⁰⁾ rotten strawberries

⁵¹⁾ old-fashioned caramels

⁵²⁾ honey and lemon lozenges

⁵³⁾ garlic bread

⁵⁴⁾ mango loco monster

⁵⁵⁾ clumsily-made spaghetti

⁵⁶⁾ rotisserie chicken

⁵⁷⁾ madras curry

⁵⁸⁾ abuela’s caldo de res

⁵⁹⁾ dirty martini

⁶⁰⁾ tinned sardines

⁶¹⁾ arayes

⁶²⁾ the last slice of birthday cake

⁶³⁾ ripe nectarines

⁶⁴⁾ caviar bump

⁶⁵⁾ iced latte

⁶⁶⁾ sugar cookies

⁶⁷⁾ mulled wine

⁶⁸⁾ baklava

⁶⁹⁾ chocolate poptarts

⁷⁰⁾ warm champangne

⁷¹⁾ sticky toffee pudding

⁷²⁾ blueberry pancakes

⁷³⁾ birria tacos

⁷⁴⁾ hospital pudding cups

⁷⁵⁾ lobster rolls

⁷⁶⁾ fresh honeycomb

⁷⁷⁾ campfire coffee

⁷⁸⁾ sweet tea

⁷⁹⁾ hot honey

⁸⁰⁾ vanilla protein powder

⁸¹⁾ bulgogi beef

⁸²⁾ warm focaccia

⁸³⁾ chilli con carne

⁸⁴⁾ peach cobbler

⁸⁵⁾ cold watermelon slices

⁸⁶⁾ sweet stewed apple

⁸⁷⁾ coloured marshmallows

⁸⁸⁾ vendor stand hotdogs

⁸⁹⁾ dragonfruit redbull

⁹⁰⁾ blood oranges

⁹¹⁾ vanilla coke

⁹²⁾ blue raspberry slushie

⁹³⁾ nicotine gum

⁹⁴⁾ raspberry jam

⁹⁵⁾ pear cider

⁹⁶⁾ pineapple rings

⁹⁷⁾ chicken wings

⁹⁸⁾ salted butter

⁹⁹⁾ coconut meat

¹⁰⁰⁾ wild blackberries

[buffetlicious]

Feng Food (台湾味 “丰”) is mum go-to haunt when she wants home style cooked food. I enjoy watching travel shows that also included local cuisine like Taiwan with their night markets and street food. I aways see people eating braised pork rice so here it is, Hakka-Style Braised Meat Rice (客家卤肉饭). This S$9.50 bowl is topped with diced fatty and lean braised pork, a whole braised egg, pickled cucumber slices and sauerkraut. The rice is flavoured with the braising sauce and each scoop leave your lips with sticky collagen. Paired my dinner with a glass of cold Brown Sugar Caramel Milk Tea (焦糖奶茶) that is much cheaper (S$3.40) than those selling at bubble tea stalls.

The problem with mum is that she is not keen to try out new dishes. Here, she is sticking to the usual S$12.80 bowl of Guan Miao Mian with Specially Marinated Pork Chop (猪排关庙面). A juicy and succulent piece of pork chop sits atop handmade wavy noodles with a firm and slightly chewy texture. She also loves the pickled crisp cucumber slices at the corner of the bowl.

[housecow]

Are you ever revealing how we can help support the binge or was that a tease to see how many thirsty people are following you?

SORRY I TOTALLY FORGOT TO POST SMTHN!!!

if y’all want to contribute to the binge (starting today!!! am eating mango sticky rice rn w thai tea and also 2 sodas bc i couldn’t choose) you can donate to my cashapp or paypal!! i’d like to know who’s sending me what, so please dm me for these!! <333

and those who’ve reached out already, thank you!!!! it has been a fantastic start to the next two weeks already >:))

those who’ve reached out and i haven’t gotten back to—PLEASE send another message!!! it’s insanely difficult to keep track of dms here lmfao

[cozage]

Hey! I saw your request being open!

Could I have Monster trio (separate pls) with a female s/o that Sees her lover stressed/despressed/ down what you like, so she makes them Some dessert to their taste? To Show them love and being there for them? So just pure fluff!

Thank you again and take enough Breaks and have a nice day/night

A/N: I was a big fan of this. I hope you liked it!

Characters: gn reader x Luffy, Zoro, Sanji

Cw: sad boi hours, but still really cute!

Total word count: 1k

Luffy

Luffy doesn't seem as crazy as he usually does. He’s not running around or screaming as much, he’s more wandering around the ship, staring out to sea in thought. It’s kind of alarming for everyone on the ship, honestly

Double chocolate cake. It’s his favorite thing to eat, and luckily it’s something you can make pretty easily

You whip up the cake, and leave the spoon and the bowl off to the side for him to lick up later (sorry Sanji- you know he hates when Luffy does that)

He doesn’t even come into the kitchen when he smells the cake baking, and you take it out early just to get it to him faster. 

When he sees it, the biggest grin appears on his face. And then he sees the battered spoon and bowl, and his smile somehow gets bigger. He starts to get tears in his eyes from happiness

He swallows it almost entirely whole, and he licks the bowl and the spoon completely clean of any HINT of chocolate. You could put it back into the cupboards, that's how clean they look.

“Do you want to talk about it?” you ask, and he stares into the cleaned bowl he’s still licking at. 

“It’s Ace’s birthday today, I think.” he finally answers after a few long moments. “We made up birthdays for each other since we didn’t know our own.”

“Well, Happy Birthday Ace.” you say softly. “Should we have a party?”

Luffy’s smile returns. It’s not as big as it was before, but it’s there, and you count it as a win. “I think he would like that a lot.”

Zoro

He’s grumpy. Zoro is usually grumpy, but today he’s extra grumpy. 

Zoro doesn’t like to talk about his emotions, and you know that better than anyone. So instead you remind him of your love…from a distance.

Desserts are hard for Zoro. Chocolate and candy are far too sweet for him to enjoy. But, surprisingly, you know he does like mochi. So that’s what you make. 

It takes a lot of time and effort, making the sticky sweet rice balls and the ice cream to match. But luckily all you have is time today. You know when Zoro gets in his funk he doesn’t want to see or talk to anyone. 

You make a few of each; green tea, strawberry, red bean, and just regular vanilla, and climb up to the crow’s nest where he’s hidden away. 

You open the hatch and you can see him look over to see who has disturbed him, his eyes full of irritation. They soften slightly when they see you, but not by much. 

“I just brought dessert for you,” you whisper, placing the plate down and starting to shut the door. 

“Wait!” he demanded, slight desperation in his voice. “Do you want to eat with me?”

You smile at that, and climb up into the crow's nest. The two of you sit silently and eat the dessert until it’s all gone. 

“Do you want to talk about it?” you asked him.

“No,” he snapped instinctually. “Sorry,” he quickly corrected. “Thank you for the food. It was really good.”

“Sure thing” you smile, blowing him a kiss and winking at him, taking your leave. “Let me know if you need anything else.” You see him nod and you’re thankful that you get to leave him with a smile on his face. 

Sanji

It’s hard to tell when Sanji is upset about things, but there’s one main thing: He hides in the kitchen. So when you realize he hasn’t come out to see you halfway through the day, you get suspicious. 

You wander into the kitchen and he looks up from his manic whisking of some kind of batter. He didn’t even look up to see you come in, and you can see three trays of cupcakes already made behind him. 

“Sanji?” you call, and he looks up like a deer caught in the headlights. 

“My love! Are you hungry? Are you sad? Do you need something?” he’s scanning your face to see if you were angry at all, worried he forgot something. 

“Sanji.” You walk over and take the bowl out from his hands, setting it on the counter. Your hands cup his face so his eyes only focus on you. “Breathe, Sanji.”

You breathe in and out with him a few times, trying to get him to calm down. Once his breathing calms down and his eyes seem a little less scared, you both feel better. 

“Out,” you command, and he looks at you funny. “I’ll handle this mess in the kitchen. Go sit by Chopper’s inflatable pool with him.”

He needs something simple, something refreshing, so you decide to stick with the basics. A homemade vanilla bean ice cream with a lavender lemonade. 

He comes in several times during the process, and you kick him to the curb every time, He can’t even get past the door before you’re screaming “OUT!”

Luffy cleans up the cupcakes and batter, and you do all the dishes while the ice cream is mixing. 

When you take it out to him, he cries a little bit. “You know me so well,” he sobbed, mouth full of ice cream. 

“Do you want to talk about it?” you asked, looking over at him. 

“Not really,” he says, and you nod. That’s fine with you too. Some things are just too hard to talk about, but you’re glad you could get him out of his baking spiral at least. 

[keiiaq]

places in my mha dr - cinnabon café 🎂 ༘ ⋆˚

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hihihi pookies! here’s a part 2 of my MHA DR! hope you guys enjoy, I will post a DR intro for this DR at some point but before I do, I just want to make sure I don’t want to change things frequently before I post it. 🥲

on a short note, i've figured out how to make my own banners and im having a blast making them hehe.

anyways lets start !!

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overview .ᐟ.ᐟ

firstly, I changed the brand cinnabon to cinnabun cause I thought the name was cute. also cause I didn’t have any ideas on the café name hehe.

the cinnabon café is located in shizuoka prefecture. and I normally come here for studying, to eat something nice, or to come hang out with my friends ! one of the girls from my middle school class happen to work here too on weekends.

the cafe specializes mainly in dessert / cute themed foods. they dont sell many hot foods, but i'll touch on that in a moment :)

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exterior/interior .ᐟ.ᐟ

the cafe doesnt use many light tones, but their main colour scheme is; brown, pastel pink, pastel yellow, beige, and a few hints of white. the cafe does use windows to attract customers, but also so a lot of natural light comes through!

im still a little unsure whether to make it a cat cafe, or keep it how it is hehe

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general food .ᐟ.ᐟ

the cafe doesn't specialize in savory food as much as they do with dessert themed foods ! (mochi, cupcakes, waffles, pudding, etc.) they do sell smiley fries and sticky mango rice too, incase you wouldn't want anything overly sweet. also, they enjoy selling ice-cream and frozen yoghurt too ! they come in a lot of flavors, surprisingly for a pretty small cafe; mango sorbet, watermelon, peach, lemon sorbet, vanilla, kinder bueno, cookie, etc.

with drinks, the cafe is versatile in drinks too; slushies, smoothies, water, soda floats, and lemonade, bubble tea and general tea as well !

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birthday specials .ᐟ.ᐟ

I thought this would be so cuuuuute to add birthday specials ! to put it simply, most the food portions are bigger for sharing and have food typically used for sharing like hwachae, sago, cakes, etc.

there is some foods added to the separate menu like clown sundaes, I saw these on pinterest and it looks so adorable 😭

also, as a small perk, the cafe does do birthday services too on top of that like a small gift and some birthday hats ! the birthday gifts would be kind of similar to that krusty krab burger figure in that one spongebob episode since it looked really cute when I watched it !!

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thanks for reading, I hope you enjoy this post as much as I have while writing about it :) thank you sososo much for reading and happy shifting !

[ducksido]

Filipino!yuu 🤝Indo!Yuu🤝Malay!yuu (if there is one)

A new flavor of Maphildo trio

(now there is a malay!yuu)

Grim

“What is this? This nasi lemak thing smells so good!”

Loves the sambal and would happily eat it all day.

Thinks it's funny that Yuu doesn’t mind eating with their hands when it’s traditional.

The NRC Student Body

“Your language sounds so cool. Can you teach me some words?”

“So you’re telling me your country has multiple different cultures living together? That’s amazing.”

“Do you celebrate Hari Raya too?”

“Yuu, you’re like a walking encyclopedia of culture!”

Staff Reactions

Crowley

Pretends to know a lot about Malaysia but gets the geography wrong.

“Ah yes, I’ve heard about your colorful festivals and fine cuisine! How wonderful.”

Crewel

Is fascinated by the traditional clothing and the colors involved.

“You come from a land where beauty and culture intermingle so seamlessly—impressive.”

Trein

“I’ve heard of the significance of Wayang Kulit—is this something you practice as well?”

Approves of Yuu’s respect for tradition.

Vargas

Challenges them to a traditional game like Sepaktakraw—and loses miserably.

Respects their athleticism and competitive spirit.

Sam

“Got any special spices or food you wanna sell? Because I know people here are obsessed with anything Malaysian.”

Brings in durian just to watch Grim’s reaction.

Dorm Reactions

Heartslabyul

Riddle Rosehearts

Is very impressed by their understanding of etiquette and manners, especially when it comes to tea.

Tries to impose his own rules on their traditions but eventually backs off because of Yuu’s gentle insistence on tradition.

Trey Clover

Loves the complexity of Malaysian food and often asks for recipes, especially for things like laksa or nasi lemak.

Compliments their graceful nature. “You have a very calm presence.”

Cater Diamond

“Malaysia has so many fun festivals! Let’s take some photos at the next one!”

Enjoys learning about their history and culture, even trying to learn some phrases in Malay.

Ace Trappola

Confused by the mango sticky rice at first but loves it once he gets a taste.

"Your country has too many holidays. I can barely keep track of them all."

Deuce Spade

Impressed by how respectful and kind Yuu is.

Wants to try making Roti John or Satay with them.

Savanaclaw

Leona Kingscholar

“So you’ve got a country where the food is spicy, and the people don’t flinch? Interesting.”

Likes that Yuu has both strength and grace, much like the Malaysian tiger.

Ruggie Bucchi

Loves Malaysian street food. “If I can get my hands on Char Kway Teow, I’m in heaven.”

Hints that he wouldn’t mind some mango with sticky rice if Yuu ever feels generous.

Jack Howl

Respects their strong sense of discipline and respect for traditions.

Wonders how they manage to stay active with their culture's food—especially the roti.

Octavinelle

Azul Ashengrotto

Interested in Malaysia’s diverse and rich culture for business purposes.

Wants to incorporate some of their design aesthetics into his business deals.

Jade Leech

Fascinated by their beliefs in local folklore, like the Pontianak or Hantu Raya.

Might try to get Yuu to share more spooky ghost stories.

Floyd Leech

“You’re really into this whole cultural thing, huh? I like it.”

Finds it hilarious when they talk about pantun (traditional Malay poetry).

Scarabia

Kalim Al-Asim

Loves everything about Malaysia. The food, the culture, the nature—it’s all perfect for him.

“Let’s go on a trip to Malaysia! It’ll be so fun!”

Jamil Viper

Impressed by their ability to adapt to different situations with grace.

Wonders if they know the secrets behind certain spices used in cooking.

Ignihyde

Idia Shroud

Intrigued by their unique food and culture. Wants to learn more but is hesitant to ask in person.

Might get comfortable talking to them about technology or gaming in relation to Malaysia’s rapid growth in both industries.

Ortho Shroud

Wants to learn about Malaysian robotics or technology if Yuu has experience in that field.

Diasomnia

Malleus Draconia

“Your homeland has dragons in the legends, yes? Fascinating…”

Becomes quite interested in their folklore. He would adore hearing about the stories of Mak Yong or traditional shadow puppets.

Lilia Vanrouge

Wants to hear more about Malaysian festivals and dances.

Would ask Yuu to teach him some traditional Malay dances.

Silver

Respects their dedication to their traditions.

Would probably bond over quiet moments together—maybe over kopi (coffee).

Sebek Zigvolt

Impressed by their knowledge of tradition and history.

Is excited by the idea of exploring more of Malaysia’s rich folklore.

RSA + Noble Bell

Chenya

“Wait, you celebrate Hari Raya too? That’s awesome! I adore the food at that time of year.”

Neige LeBlanche

“Your traditional clothing is so beautiful! It must be so fun to wear it during celebrations.”

Rollo Flamme

Interested in learning about their traditional gifts or rituals, though a bit uncomfortable with the loudness of certain celebrations.

Extra Chaos

Loves telling people about the different festivals, especially Deepavali and Hari Raya.

Always brings back snacks and teh tarik (tea) for their friends.

A master at making traditional dishes like nasi lemak and satay.

Totally fine with eating with hands if it’s traditional.

Occasionally gets overly excited during football (soccer) games involving Malaysia.

Welcoming Malay!yuu

First Impressions:

Filipino!Yuu: “YES! Another person who knows the power of halo-halo! Let’s eat together and swap stories!” Indonesian!Yuu: “Finally, someone who appreciates the beauty of the archipelago! We need to go on a food tour together—satay, nasi lemak, and durian!” Aussie!Yuu: “Wait, you’re telling me Malaysia is home to some of the best street food? I’m in.” Brazilian!Yuu: “Malay!Yuu, tell me more about your festivals! The food sounds amazing, and I bet the dances are fire!” Mexican!Yuu: “You ever tried tacos? We should totally swap recipes.” Sicilian!Yuu: “I’ve heard of your traditional dances. You gotta teach me some moves!” Jamaican!Yuu: “You’re from Malaysia? I bet your vibe matches mine. Let’s chat about music and food.” French!Yuu: “Malaysia and France have such an interesting relationship—French influence on your architecture, yes? Fascinating!” Romanian!Yuu: “Tell me about your myths and spirits. I bet they’re wild.” Pakistani!Yuu: “Your traditional dress is so colorful and beautiful! I need to know where to get one.” Egyptian!Yuu: “Your connection to nature and respect for the environment is truly admirable. Let’s talk about the earth and the cosmos.” Greek!Yuu: “I bet Malaysia’s mythology has some deep, powerful stories. I want to hear about them!” Irish!Yuu: “I see we’re both island folks! I bet your coastline is beautiful.” Italian!Yuu: “You’ve got such a rich culture! I need to know more about your traditional cuisine.” Czech!Yuu: “Southeast Asia has so much history. I could sit here all day learning from you.” South Georgia!Yuu: “Malaysia? That’s gotta be a whole other level of heat, huh? We’re gonna get along great.” Vietnamese!Yuu: “Your culture is so vibrant, just like mine! Can’t wait to swap stories.” Thai!Yuu: “Malaysia and Thailand are neighbors! Let’s get together for a food festival!” Aboriginal!Yuu: “You understand the connection to the land—that I respect.” Singaporean!Yuu: “We share so many things—food, history, and respect for modernity. I can’t wait to see you around.” Louisiana!Yuu: “I hear y’all have some wild festivals too. Mardi Gras and your festivals? We could make some real magic together.” Chinese!Yuu: “Your country has so many influences, both traditional and modern. I love how you’ve preserved your culture.” Malay!Yuu: “I’m excited to be here with all of you! I can’t wait to share our food, festivals, and even some stories of the jungle with you all.”

How Malay!Yuu Fits In:

The Spirit of the Archipelago

Brings warmth and hospitality. You can count on them to always offer a warm smile, good conversation, and a plate of food to share.

Deeply connected to nature and their traditions. Whether it’s a jungle hike or a deep dive into local myths, they always have a new adventure or lesson to share.

Loves sharing their culture with others, especially when it comes to food. They’ll happily guide everyone through a tasting tour of Malaysia’s street food and local dishes.

Proud of their heritage. Malay!Yuu will happily talk about the history of Malaysia, from the influence of indigenous cultures to the blend of Malay, Chinese, and Indian traditions that make up the heart of the nation.

Easygoing but loves a good challenge. They’ll happily get involved in whatever chaotic antics the group has going on but will also try to keep things grounded when needed.

Filipino!Yuu, Indonesian!Yuu, and Malay!Yuu: A Southeast Asian Trio

Filipino!Yuu, Indonesian!Yuu, and Malay!Yuu instantly bond over shared food cultures and histories, comparing traditional dishes like sinigang, rendang, and nasi lemak while bonding over how much they all love a good feast.

They often sit together for long conversations about folklore, legends, and supernatural beings from their respective cultures. Expect long nights of stories about aswangs, pontianaks, and mythical beasts from the jungles.

They have an unspoken bond of friendship rooted in shared experiences as Southeast Asians—often teaming up to teach the rest of the group about their respective cultures, whether it’s in the form of dance, music, or food.

When the group gets into trouble, Malay!Yuu tends to play the wise mediator between Filipino!Yuu’s fiery energy and Indonesian!Yuu’s unpredictability, keeping things in check but still encouraging their chaotic side.

Filipino!Yuu & Malay!Yuu’s endless food debates—who makes the better sarap, or which dish reigns supreme, lead to lots of heated but fun arguments. Meanwhile, Indonesian!Yuu is probably somewhere planning a food festival to end all food festivals.

Final Verdict:

Malay!Yuu is the perfect addition to the Culture!Yuu group, bringing a mix of tradition, adventure, hospitality, and incredible food.

They’re always ready with a warm smile and a delicious dish to share.

Their love for their culture is evident in everything they do, from food to folklore.

Together with Filipino!Yuu and Indonesian!Yuu, they make the ultimate Southeast Asian trio—full of fun, food, and endless traditions.

[croquis-el]

Authentic Japan in Gyakuten Saiban pt. 3

And we continue our acquaintance with authentic Japan accompanied by Naruhodo and case 3-5. And our guest today is Mei Karuma (Franziska von Karma).

成歩堂龍一。この黄色いポスターは何かしら?

naruhodō ryūichi. Kono kiiroi posutā wa nani kashira?

Naruhodo Ryuichi. What is this yellow poster?

ああ。それは《掛け軸》だよ。描かれている女のヒトは･･･.....

ā. Sore wa “kakejiku” da yo. Egaka rete iru on'na no hito wa.....

Ah, that's a hanging scroll. The woman depicted is...

せんべいブトンが たたまれている。

Senbei Buton ga tata mare te iru.

The rice cracker butons are folded.

何かしら?《せんべいブトン》って。

nanikashira? “Senbei buton” tte.

What is it? "Senbei Buton"

ウスくてペッタリした、おせんべいみたいなフトンだよ。

usu kute pettari shita, o senbei mitaina futon da yo.

It's a thin, sticky futon, like a rice cracker.

この国じゃ、そう言うの。

kono kuni ja, sō iu no.

That's what we say in this country.

アメリカで言えば････

《ビスケットタオ��ケット》かな。

Amerika de ieba “bisuketto taoruketto” ka na.

In America, it would be... "Biscuit towel blanket."

そ、そうなの。

････勉強になったわ。

-so,-sōna no. Benkyō ni natta wa.

Oh, that's right... I learned something.

If everything is clear with the scroll or, as Karuma called it, the "yellow poster", then the following dialogue simply blew my mind. Let's figure it out.

The first thing that causes misunderstanding is the "senbei buton" that Naruhodo talks about.

Senbei (煎餅), also spelled sembei, is a type of Japanese rice cracker. 

It is served as a snack during tea ceremonies, festivals, and other celebrations.

Which, by the way, Naruhodo himself explains a little later.

Now about "buton".

This is a slang word meaning "futon".

The kanji for "futon" is written as 布団 [futon] and read as [buton]. There is also the spelling ぶとん, where ぶ is read as [bu].

The difference in pronunciation:

ブトン [buton] from the first sentence.

フトン [futon] where Naruhodo already explains the meaning of the word to Karma.

And now together:

Shiki-buton which became hard and flat like a senbei (a Japanese rice cracker). That’s why it is called senbei-buton. A futon made of cotton tends to become a senbei-buton, because the cotton fibers get entangled after absorbing moisture.

Well, you know what a futon is without me.

Next is "bisuketto taoruketto" or Biscuit towel blanket.

ビスケット [bisuketto] - biscuit

タオルケット [taoruketto] - towel-blanket

To be honest, it seemed like a bunch of words to me. Because this is the first time I've encountered a "biscuit blanket". However, a little searching yielded the result - it's a synonym for Puff quilts.

Well, now everything has become clearer. For a bit. (And how on earth does Naruhodo know such things).

It turned out to be even worse with the towel blanket. However, the word タオルケット [taoruketto] has meanings:

● towel blanket (towel (blan)ket)

● terry-cloth blanket

Well, how could I not have guessed that this was a terry blanket! And if you put everything together, then a terry-cloth quilted blanket. (Although, honestly, I couldn't even think of it, because I've only seen terry bedspreads and towels, but not blankets.)

Well, Karuma agreed, and okay, then she understood. Yes, and I agree with her last phrase, today I also learned something new.

[kerubimcrepin]

LIVEBLOG: Wakfu Season 4, Episode 3

I'm glad that I waited for a while before liveblogging season 4, becuase in the time it took me to get here, Tot has apparently said on an interview that Eliatrope is inspired by a family member.

I think that she has that... "author is projecting something here" je ne sais quoi that I, a fan of Joris Jurgen and Kerubim Crepin, am totally supportive of.

Greetings reused art assets from Aux Tresors de Kerubim.

He carved an anime figurine collection of them... AND drew fanart. He's insane.

[sighs deeply] I need sticky rice puer so bad. My tea desires are just building up, and one of these days, I might do something I regret..

I hate Arpagone. She's a boring character whose only motivation is imaginary children and a Man she is in Love with. However, this is a rare moment that sort of endeared me to her slightly.

She might be a crazy yandere, but I too believe that money that just sits away hoarded in some unthinkably rich person's giant vault uselessly should be like... used for Bettering the Society.

Anyway.

[very-bunny]

Women have many belongings. It used to vex Nanami. But it doesn’t anymore.

The first thing to migrate to his home, was your face lotion. He has a face lotion, a perfectly serviceable one, but you insisted on bringing your own. Your routine was important to you, you had told him, and Nanami understood. Routines, rules, structure – these are all things he has always respected, found meaning in. And so, in his bathroom, his drugstore razor, toothbrush, and facewash sat together, lined up like toy soldiers, right next to a luxurious indigo jar of face cream.

The rest of your routine follows shortly: the lilac bottle of mist that smells like aloe, the golden serum that smells like summertime, and the periwinkle tube of your green tea face wash. Your bergamot and sandalwood soap linger on his pillow, and when he can’t smell you on his sheets anymore, longing sits heavy and sticky in his throat.

Your clothes are next. Amidst his practical navy, gray, and blacks, appear pops of warm lilac, royal blue, and torched orange. He doesn’t mind it in the least – it would be entirely unreasonable for him to demand that you stop bringing such colorful clothes in his home, especially when he never really wants you to leave.

When the two of you finally just bite the bullet and put your name on the lease, Nanami imagines that his life will certainly become more colorful. But he doesn’t have the first idea of how many more things will be in his house.

All his life, Nanami has lived quietly, abstemiously. He is a jujutsu sorcerer – while his non-sorcerer peers were learning trigonometry, he was learning how to kill curses and how to die as a soldier dies: with resolve and bravery, to the bitterest end. His life has been fat trimmed from steak, practical solid color towels, plastic storage bins with plenty of clearing near the edge, never packed to capacity. A man who walks on the very edge of life and death doesn’t require more than the necessities. The very few things he indulges in are sensible: good whiskey, grade A rice, custom leather shoes (no broguing) built to take a beating.

You bring in your life to his, and it is completely different. You’re striped linens, fresh flowers, scented candles on every corner. Baby blue drinking glasses shaped like beer cans, artisanal ceramicware made by friends locally. Your life is marked by comfort, simple pleasure, and (dare he say it) the sweetest, most innocent frivolity. He supposes it’s really what he loves most about you, honestly. He’s always tended drawn closer to brighter, bolder personalities: earnest and warm, like Haibara and Itadori, not bombastic and irreverent, like Gojo or Tsukumo. You belong in the same shades of sunlight as Haibara and Itadori, but…tender. Like the dream-like throw of warm, rose tipped dawn that thaws the chill of his lonely apartment.

Now, in the mornings, he doesn’t wake to the desolate silence of a man alone. He wakes to the sound of your fluffy slippers in the kitchen, the smell of dark roast coffee, the sight of your toiletries sitting side by side in the bathroom, cozy and couple-like.

Somewhere between your checker print tea kettle, and the warmth of your body on the sheets, Nanami falls so in love with you that he looks back on his life and wonders how he ever lived, starved of the sun that is you, for so long.

[jadeshifting]

— DINNER IN THE GREAT HALL

˚　　　　✦　　　.　　. 　 ˚　.　　　　　 . ✦　　　 　˚　　　　 . ★⋆. ࿐࿔

every evening at Hogwarts, the sturdy tables of the Great Hall nearly buckle under the weight of the feast laden on it

★⋆. ࿐࿔ MAIN COURSES

— ROAST LAMB (seasoned with rosemary and garlic, served with mint sauce)

— BEEF WELLINGTON (tender beef wrapped in flaky pastry)

— HONEY-GLAZED HAM (with spiced apple chutney)

— CHICKEN CASSEROLE (creamy sauce with mushrooms and herbs)

— FISH & CHIPS (served with tartar sauce and lemon wedges)

— VEGETABLE STIR-FRY (tossed in a ginger-soy glaze over jasmine rice)

— MUSHROOM RISOTTO (rich and creamy with Parmesan)

★⋆. ࿐࿔ SIDES

— MASHED POTATOES (with butter, cream and gravy)

— roasted ROOT VEGETABLES (seasoned with thyme)

— steamed GREEN BEANS (with slivered almonds)

— CORN ON THE COB (with melted herb butter)

— GARLIC BREAD (warm and crispy)

— savory STUFFING (seasoned with sage and onions)

★⋆. ࿐࿔ SOUPS

— FRENCH ONION SOUP (topped with melted cheese and croutons)

— LEEK & POTATO SOUP (hearty and smooth)

★⋆. ࿐࿔ SALADS

— CAPRESE SALAD (tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and balsamic glaze)

— ROASTED BEET & ARUGULA SALAD (with walnuts and feta)

— CUCUMBER & DILL SALAD (light and refreshing)

★⋆. ࿐࿔ DESSERTS

— STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING (with warm caramel sauce)

— BLACKBERRY CRUMBLE (served with clotted cream)

— CHOCOLATE GATEAU CAKE (rich and layered with ganache)

— PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE (spiced and creamy)

— LEMON TART (with a crisp, buttery crust)

— assorted ICE CREAMS (vanilla, chocolate, raspberry, and more)

★⋆. ࿐࿔ DRINKS

— PUMPKIN JUICE (lightly spiced)

— BUTTERBEER

— GINGER TEA & CHAMOMILE INFUSION

— MULLED CIDER (warm and spiced)

— FRUIT CORDIALS (raspberry, elderflower, blackcurrant)

•❅───✧❅✦❅✧──❅•