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entishramblings · 5 years ago

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You Have Pretty Hair [Legolas X Reader]

A.N: so this one shot has some pieces from my fanfic (link in description) but I altered it for a legolas x reader formate cuz I figured you all would be interested because on wattpad so many users said they loved it! So if you recognize it....that’s why!!!

Request: none

Pairing: Legolas X Reader

Summary: (Y/N) is traveling with the fellowship and they end up drinking one night and Legolas has to take care of (Y/N)

Word Count: 2,270

Warnings: none

(gif not mine)

MASTERLIST

(Y/N), a young female ranger of the Dunedain and close friend of Aragorn’s, grinned when she saw a worn down sign that read: The White Lion Inn. She had chosen to accompany the fellowship on the quest to destroy the one ring, for her sword skills and healing abilities would provide useful. She had trained under Isildur’s heir for many years and was well aquatinted with the lays of the lands.

The weary members of the fellowship trudged through the door hoping for a comfortable bed, hot meal, and some quality ale. When they entered, the diverse group was immediately greeted by the sound of drunk humans and off-pitch tavern songs. Many uncertain eyes wandered across them for they had just demolished a pack of orcs so they were quite a sight to see. (Y/N) had a bloody head wound and was splashed with dark orc blood; Boromir, Aragorn, and Gimli had a handful of superficial cuts whereas Legolas was completely unscathed. Not to mention they were accompanied by a wizard and four hobbits. An interesting group indeed.

The wooden walls of the tavern were dimly lit by candles and lanterns while the room was filled with intoxicated, dirt covered travelers—not the most appealing of types. Furthermore, the stale air smelled of ale and three days old piss. But alas, it was better than the bone chilling coldness of outside and the threat of Sauron’s spies.

Gandalf suggested they get cleaned up before diving into drinking, but (Y/N) had other ideas.

She smirked at the sight before her. She loved taverns and she loved drinking. She hadn't had any alcohol since her arrival at Rivendell so she was quite deprived from the ensnaring numb sensation it provided.

The female Ranger immediately walked up to the barkeep and tossed a coin onto the counter, "One pint of the good stuff."

The bar tender glanced at the blood covered woman and raised his eyebrows, but he did not question anything for he often saw strange folk with strange business in this part of town. He plucked a glass from the shelves behind him and generously poured a tall tankard with bitter ale. He slid it across the counter towards her and she offered a quick thanks.

......

It was not long until most of the fellowship had started drinking. Gandalf, Sam, and Frodo had retired early for they were exhausted and had no interest in getting drunk. Merry, Pippin, and Gimli however had started a drinking contest while the two human men observed with laughter. Legolas only had two pints, which did absolutely nothing for him. (Y/N) on the other hand was on her 6th? 7th? She had lost track a long time ago and was completely utterly waisted.

Currently, the female ranger was on the top of the table dancing and laughing with the two hobbits (who were slightly less drunk). The three beings’ arms were locked and they were swinging around and around giggling uncontrollably. Merry and Pippin sung tavern songs terribly while accidentally kicking the bowls of peanuts to the floor with their large hairy feet. It was quite a sight, amusing to all onlookers.

Pippin nodded in Legolas's direction. The elf was sitting at the bar talking to the barkeep for he was the quiet type and preferred calm company.

"(Y/N), what do you think of Legolas?"

She stumbled and let out a loud belch before slurring out, "He's ssuper talll."

Pippin grinned, "I agree with you there as I am quite short as well! But he’s considered average if you compare him to Strider and Boromir.”

A confused look crossed the ranger's face for a moment before she giggled again.

“Oh....right....”

She then called out to Boromir sitting below her, “PASS ME ANOTHER PINT!"

The Gondorian immediately handed her another and she took a big swig from it.

With his elf hearing, Legolas listened in on the conversion. He couldn't help but smirk at the drunken stupidity of (Y/N). He observed that she had always been a carefree spirit and it seemed that alcohol brought that aspect out further. However, as soon as he heard her call for another pint he knew he needed to interfear. She was incredibly intoxicated and adding another drink to that would not be smart. Legolas left his stool and briskly walked towards the table of his friends.

(Y/N)’s grin widened when she saw the elven prince, "Legolas!"

Merry then insisted that he join their dancing and (Y/N) released another giggle, but the moment was interrupted as the female Ranger lost her footing and fell forward—off the table. She felt her body smack against something firm that smelled of pine and honey. Quite strange for something that smelled so good to be in this less than tasteful place. She squinted in puzzlement as the world around her distorted; it was upsidedown, twisted, warped.

What was going on?

Her gaze landed on bright blue eyes that stared down at her with uncertainty. That’s when the realization hit her. She was in Legolas’s arms. She frowned.....and her tunic was soaked wet? The alcohol must have spilled out of the tankard that she had been holding. She lazily examined Legolas and a giggle escaped her lips when she realized he was also covered in the ale.

(Y/N) continued to marveled at the blonde elf who was evaluated her drunken state. She laughed again. "You have muscly arms," she said with a slur.

Legolas sighed and made eye contact with Aragorn. The uncrowned king nodded, knowing exactly what Legolas was asking. They both silently agreed that (Y/N) had had enough.

“All right," the elf said as he put her down, "You're done." The last part of his sentence sounded stern, commanding, and showed that he was slightly pissed off—not that the drunk ranger could pick up on that.

Legolas didn't understand how she got so careless to drink this much while they were on a very important mission. Quite frankly, he was surprised Aragon had let it get this far as he had assumed the figure of older brother long ago; but alas, (Y/N) was a grown woman who was perfectly capable of making her own decisions.

The Elven Prince took the half filled pint from her hand and passed it to Boromir. Legolas then grabbed her arm and slightly tugged her in the opposite direction, but she reached out and snatched the unfinished pint from the Gondorian. She quickly took another big gulp before Legolas pulled the tankard from her hand once again. He firmly set it down on the table and shot Borimir a look.

The elf then pulled the grumbling ranger by her arm, more forcefully this time. He lead her to the barkeep and held her upright, "One room key please,"

The man looked at the state of the drunk woman and chuckled, "Good luck with that one."

He passed the elven prince the key and Legolas tugged (Y/N) to the crooked wooden stairs. He motioned for her to go up. She glanced at the step and let out another giddy laugh before lifting her leg. She was able to climb up a couple steps before falling back against Legolas chest. He easily caught her and held her waist until she regained some balance. She again lifted her foot but immediately stumbled. Legolas shook his head in frustration, bent down slightly, and scooped her up bridal style. He began to assend the stairs as she whined to go back for another pint. The elf’s ears turned light pink as he heard his friends snickering at the current situation he was in. He chose to ignore it; someone had to take care of her.

Legolas opened the door to the small room and sat (Y/N) down on the bed, her legs dangling off the side. He poured some water from a pitcher onto a towel and turned back to the drunk woman. He gently wiped her face with it, making sure to erase the dirt and dried blood from the outdoor adventure.

Legolas carefully began to clean the small wound on her head. He wished she would have done so earlier for an injury was not to be left untended; but alas, when she made a decision she stuck by it.

He watched as (Y/N)’s eyebrows furrowed and she tried to pull away from the cloth. "Cold, cold, cold," she grumbled like a child.

Legolas sighed, "(Y/N), don't make this difficult."

She groaned once more before letting out another giggle. The blonde elf raised his eyebrows in question.

"You," She slurred, "have prettyyy hair.”

She reached her hand out and grasped a handful of his blonde locks, “Can youu braid mine like that some day!?”

He chuckled, “Maybe.”

Legolas reached upward and carefully untangled her fingers from his hair for he was fearful that, in her drunk state, she would end up getting them stuck in it.

The Prince had dealt with a lot of intoxicated elves in his lifetime, but (Y/N)’s behavior was so innocent and seemed to be even more amusing. Humans—always an interesting species. He still was angry at her lack of self control when it came to drinking, but it was hard not to smile at her intoxicated actions and words.

The blue eyed elf's hands made their way to her hair. He gently pulled out the tie from the messily twisted bun, allowing her locks to cascade down her shoulders.

"(Y/N)," Legolas started.

She let out another giddy laugh.

Legolas sighed, "What is it now?"

"I thinks I had too many alcohols."

Legolas smirked at her improper grammar, "Yes, indeed you did."

She let out yet another giggle.

"(Y/N), your tunic is wet with ale and orc blood. Do you wish me to find a servant to assist you?"

She closed her eyes and shook her head while grasping onto his sleeve, "Youu just help me."

Legolas lips parted as he felt a blush creep up his neck and upon his ears. He cleared his throat, "(Y/N), I'm not su—"

The woman interrupted him, "You." She paused in attempt to gather her drunk words together, "I trustt you over some random strangeeer."

Legolas let out a nervous exhale but nodded.

He ruffled through her bag until he came across an extra black tunic. He grasped the soft fabric in his calloused hands and stood in front of her.

"Are you wearing anything under this?"

She nodded. Her words slurring as she spoke, "MHhmm, uunderrrgarments to coverr my brea—"

He interrupted her awkwardly, "(Y/N), I know how basic anatomy and clothing work."

Legolas gently took hold of the bottom of her dirty tunic and begun to pull it up and over her head, careful not to get any orc blood on her skin. He could feel his cheeks heating even more as her shirt rose; he was just grateful she was too intoxicated to notice. He gently untangled her arms from the disgusting fabric and removed it completely.

She sat on the bed with eyes closed as she begun to sway slightly. The blonde elf's gaze trailed down her body cautiously, taking in her appearance. Her undergarment encased her chest, covering what needed to be. However, it clearly accentuated the curves of her breasts and the shape of her torso. He watched as her skin and toned muscles rippled ever so slightly with small movements. She was utterly beautiful, despite her terribly drunken state. Legolas swallowed dryly. He felt the desire to touch her soft skin and inch his hands over her form crept into his mind; but he did not want that while she was intoxicated. Her well-being was his top priority. Besides, they were not courting. He doubted she even knew of his affections.

Legolas pulled the new, clean tunic over her head and assisted her in getting her arms through. He felt slightly relieved that it was over for the situation had been quite compromising.

If anyone had walked in......

If Aragorn had walked in.....

The elf’s mind wandered slightly at the thought of his friend. Strider made no move to assist Legolas with the intoxicated young woman that he had trained. It was almost as if he had let the elf take care of her on purpose.

Legolas blushed.

That cheeky bastard.

Aragorn had to have done that on purpose. Legolas remembered all the times Strider had paired him and the female Ranger to collect firewood and watch for Sauron’s enemies. The man’s twinkling eyes and mischievous looks......he definitely did this on purpose.

Legolas sighed once again before tuning back the (Y/N). He quickly pulled off her boots and then pulled back her covers. He then helped her climb into the soft comfort of the feathery bed. The Elven Prince sat on the edge of the mattress and gently ran his hand through her hair to coax her to sleep; and there he stayed watching over her.

.......

The female ranger walked down the stairs to the tavern. She was rubbing her temples and groaning with every step. Her head pounded like drums, the light blinded like white fire, and everything was just too damn loud.

She saw that most of the fellowship was all sitting around a table across the room, many of them with the same problem as her.

Legolas unexpectantly appearing near her and chuckled when she walked past him, "feeling better?"

She sent him a death glare and grumbled in response. She plopped down on the bench across from Merry and Pippin and next to Boromir.

The Gondorian nudged the female ranger, "Do you have any memory of last night?"

She groaned, "Why? What happened?"

At that moment Aragorn slid onto the bench next to (Y/N) with a big grin on his face. He spoke with a tone filled of taunting amusement, "Legolas took care of your drunk ass!”

(Y/N) groaned at that statement and put her head on the table.

Of fucking course.

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aeirs-moved · 4 years ago

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🌷🍋🧃 my april faves 🧃��🌷

you thought that post about bringing monthly faves onto kinblr was a joke? you thought wrong <3 putting this under a readmore because it’s going to be long lol

>> animanga

🔅 netflix’s aggretsuko! i binge watched it this month and it was really good. wasn’t crazy about season 3 but i loved the first 2 :) i love retsuko and her horrible taste in men like i’ve never felt more seen. mental. i wasn’t too much of a fan of director ton’s redemption arc because like... i don’t know, like he starts off super misogynistic and horrible and it’s framed as something where he’s trying to push retsuko to do better? overall it’s super cute, though.

🔅 jujutsu kaisen! no big surprises here from tumblr user antigojos, but i’m enjoying it a lot. i love gojo but being in a room with him for over 5 minutes would make me go literally insane.

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>> video games

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🔅 spider solitaire. fun but it makes me feel like an old man. reigen arataka simulator 2021

🔅 skribbl.io. it’s a great place to practice my digital art. love the language learner/artist solidarity there. mostly a really sweet community <3

>> food & drink

🔅 nature valley’s peanut butter dark chocolate granola bar. it’s excellent like i’m literally obsessed. i don’t like most granola bars because i’m not a huge fan of dried fruit plus i don’t like super sweet granola bars because at that point i might as well eat a brownie for breakfast but it’s so good.

🔅 extra refreshers mint mix. ok it’s gum not food but you get the point. i still can’t really tell the difference between spearmint, peppermint, sweet mint and wintergreen but it has a pretty combination of green colors and that’s enough for me.

🔅 dole frozen mango chunks. ohhh my god so fucking good. the dole kind is better than the cub generic brand because the cub generic is rock hard but the dole kind has like, a softness to it that makes it so delicious.

🔅 starbucks espresso frap. so good it’s like a coffee slurpee. that’s it that’s the review.

🔅 hello kitty water bottle. ok so last year i impulse bought a hello kitty water bottle from target because i was depressed and it was 8$. i fucking loved that water bottle and used it constantly and then it got gross and i was so so sad. it was kind of janky and the print had a visible seam on it but it was hello kitty and that’s what matters. i go to target for back to school shopping and what do i see? the same hello kitty water bottle with an improved print and a mint strap! i bought it ofc and its so cute :)

>> fashion

🔅 wrangler relaxed fit black cargo pants. the poor man’s tripp pants. i bought them for 20$ at target and they’re so comfy and the pockets are huge. all i can think about is “but i told him i was masc :(” when i wear them fhdsjfh

🔅 gold toe knee high black socks. we couldn’t find the cheaper kind of long black socks that i usually wear (that look dope with rolled up jeans) and so we got the pricier kind and theyre sooo fucking soft <333 like i hate to plug brands but like. omg

🔅 pack of like 20 pairs of earrings i got for 5$ at five below. i don’t even think it has a brand name but there’s a lot of cute pairs in ther ^_^ like there’s like, moons, safety pins, stars, little fake pearls. it’s super cute <333

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lycanguts · 6 years ago

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CALLOUT POST FOR A PAST ABUSER/MANIPULATOR

So this is definitely not my usual type of content, I don’t like causing unnecessary drama but this is inexcusable. It's probably weird seeing this in a fandom tag but these are his main interests and if it could be boosted in this communities it might save some people.

Tumblr user @yucee is a terrible person both in how he acts and how he treats other people, he’s manipulative, quick to deflect blame and never takes responsibility for his actions. As if that wasn’t bad enough he's also a pedophile.

This post will not only contain my testimonial but the testimonials of two others who also met him.

This one is a doozy but I recommend reading it, I want as many people as possible to see his true nature (especially anyone >22 years old).

I would like make it known that he loves to play the victim in any scenario regardless of whose fault it actually is (most of the time it’s his however, he has a real hard time accepting blame for anything).

While my trauma is not as severe as others who have come in contact with him he ruined what was supposed to be a fun weekend with my friends as well as our first meeting which should’ve been something amazing.

Unfortunately I deleted our conversations on Discord as I didn’t think when I did I would be making this type of post, thankfully his tumblr messenger is still open to me as well as a few text messages post-meetup. Most things that revealed his true nature were said during voice chat so most of these messages are only a small glimpse at what an awful person he is.

My Testimonial:

Hello my name is Anthony, I'm 22 years old and I had met yucee three years back when we had a mutual friend. While we didn’t have much in common he seemed like a nice enough guy and someone I’d like to befriend. We had similar tastes in pokemon as well as similar music tastes, and while we had known each other for three years we hadn’t really talked consistently until mid 2017. It was around the latter half of this year that I had developed feelings for him and after a few weeks of hesitation I asked him out and was excited when he said “yes”. Had third been months ago I’d say our relationship was a good one, he accepted me for who I was and I was just happy to find another trans guy with no interest in anything sexual.

However looking back now I realize not only was Yucee extremely self centered but he made sure to link me to his “coping” fic every other day expecting me to read he one sentence he had added while when I would send him my art it was a 50/50 chance I would ever receive good feedback if any at all (his comments were either “cute” or “gay”, sometimes he would just ignore it altogether).

Did I mention he also invited himself to the convention I attended this summer? Around mid March I had planned on asking him as I was going to test the waters and see if by describing my con experiences it would be something he would be interested in attending possibly next year, however as soon as I brought up I was going to a convention he chirped in with “I want to go too!”. He was excited, I was too, and we soon began to make plans to meet each other. During this time let me point out how he would say things like “are we going to be around your friends the entire convention?” and “since you always get to see your friends can I have you to myself?” And “next year, if you still like me then, I want to go to MTAC, just you and me I don’t want your friends there.” And other things of this nature. At first I thought he was just joking around but it became evident to me after the fact that he was becoming extremely possessive of me to the point he was already picking out what costume I would wear for MTAC. Not only this but when he learned me and my friends had already planned a cosplay group he became upset because we were dating so we should’ve had matching costumes. Again this was mid March and the convention was early in early June, I had been working on what costumes I had since December. He was dead set on cosplaying persona characters and while I liked persona I didn’t think I’d have enough time to throw a costume together. Eventually he seemed pleased enough I’d be cosplaying Akira Fudo while he cosplayed Akira from persona, but he still complained that me and my friend were acting more like a couple than he and I were because I had a matching cosplay with her, “we’re boyfriends we should be matching he’d say”. Again, my friends plan our convention going experience well in advance, Yucee had pushed himself into our plans and was upset that nothing was going his way 100%, and that reflected in his behavior at the convention (we’ll get to that shitshow soon enough).

So it’s planning time, we have a few months, I tell him what kinds of things he can buy in the vendor hall and he starts buying his costumes and he estimates he’ll be able to save at least $800 of his SSI checks up to the point, but him being the impulsive man he is he had barely $300. He didn’t even buy his own ticket, he had spent all of his check from May on even more akeshu prints and costume stuff so he didn’t have enough to pay for a preregistration ticket (these closed on may 31st), so I offered to buy his ticket if he paid me back when I came to get him.

When it came to the issue of how he was going to get to my home I of course offered to drive him as long as he helped with gas and such.

Many, many times I assured him I would come and get him, I even had my car worked on just so I could be confident it would make the trip, but every so often he would say things like “I shouldn’t even be planning this, none of my plans ever work out.”

Every time this came up I assured him that it wouldn’t be an issue, while I had never made a trip this long by myself before I was more than willing.

Whenever I picked him up he gave me $50 for gas when he should’ve given me $150 ($100 for gas there and back, $50 for the ticket). But if we wanna get technical he also owed me an extra $50 on top of this, money he said he’d pay me during the convention (he didn’t). I had bought him a pair of shoes for a costume he didn’t wear (because he was too busy wearing my Guzma shoes) and two face products he used twice but stopped using after it didn’t work fast enough for his liking.

The $50 he had given me however was money he had guilted his dad into giving him, his dad couldn’t meet me halfway because he had stomach issues and was worried he wouldn’t be able to make the trip, which I was fine with, but he had told me he would ask his dad for more money from his monthly check because it was “his [dad’s] fault” I would have to drive the whole way. Also when I first was introduced to his father he introduced me as his boyfriend when I had made it VERY clear that I wanted to be introduced as only a friend, so he outted me without even considering my feelings.

For most of the car ride back he complained constantly about the heat, I had warned him my A/C was on the fritz but he continuously brought t up ever few minutes that he was hot. It was a four hour car ride.

As for the convention itself I will condense it to bullets because there’s a LOT to dive into.

June 7th (Day Before Con)

-I had warned him that he would have to come to work with me when he stayed at my house, since he was unaccustomed to waking up early I offered to wake him twenty minutes before I left (8:00 AM). The moment he woke up he didn’t wish me a happy birthday, the first words out of his mouth were “what are we doing for breakfast?” When I offered him one of my protein bars he made he comment how that wouldn’t fill him up and how he needed something with sodium, he then proceeded to try to get me to cook him a can of soup. This was five minutes before I was supposed to leave to pick up my friend/coworker. I made him a peanut butter sandwich because peanut butter is filling and added a bit of salt because salty peanut butter is good. He didn’t even finish the sandwich, handed it back to me with two bites out of it and continued to complain about being hungry until lunch time.

-When my friend was talking about how shitty her parent was Yucee responded with “if that was my dad I would just stand up to him” without realizing that my friend’s parent is verbally and emotionally abusive to her, unlike his dad who I assume just doesn’t coddle him like his mom did. He would say often how his dad was a terrible person and then turn around and say he couldn't wait for his dad to get a settlement (which he intended to give Yucee a good part of). His dad is also accepting of him and supportive of him to the point he even is helping fund his T shots/top surgery. When I told him that my friend's parent was not his father he immediately fired back with "Oh well you can't compare suffering."

You're probably wondering why I referred to my friend's parent as her parent as opposed to her "mother", well about that...

This is in his about. We’ll get into this later.

-We’re short staffed at work, he offered to help. He refused to do litterboxes because of the smell, it took three times of asking him to sweep for me to eventually hand him the broom to sweep, he proceeded to wildly rock the broom back and fourth saying he didn’t know how to sweep, I then asked him to do dishes since he didn’t know how to sweep (he didn’t do the dishes).

-Asked me if he could wear my new pair of shoes because he didn’t have the foresight to pack a comfortable pair of shoes that weren’t for a costume ; whined when I said no because as I said these were my new shoes and a birthday present, continued to complain about how much his feet hurt in my old pair of work shoes I lent him.

-Did I mention he constantly stated that the government pays him to not know anything, and that was one of his many excuses on how he didn’t know how to do even simple tasks like sweep? Other excuses were “I didn’t know that” or “I’m autistic I can’t help it” or “I’ve never done this before.”

-Went into a frenzy when my friends went over a couple of aisles in a very small dollar store, “you guys were going to leave me!” he growled. We assured him we wouldn’t do that countless times after this, this would not be the first occurrence.

-we arrive at my Dad’s house where we would be staying for the convention. Yucee’s frantic squeaking of a toy he had caught the attention of my sister’s lab puppy, thinking Yucee wanted to play he grabbed the toy with his mouth earning a scream followed by a backhand from Yucee. He never apologized. While on the topic of animal abuse: Yucee is extremely neglectful of the three cats he owns. One is covered so badly in flea bites and scabs chunks of his fur are missing and the table on which they eat was covered in vomit and old food, plus they don’t have a litter box so they have to go outside to use the bathroom despite him living near a busy road. Yet he continuously says he wants more cats.

-Whined that his wig didn’t look -exactly- like the picture and proceeded to throw it on the ground, no one noticed him do this as we were busy with our own things. He came out after about a minute and shouted at us “Did no one see me throw my wig down?!” When my friend Seth apologized and pointed out we were all busy he verbally said “sigh”.

June 8th (Day 1 of the con)

-morning time, we’re all getting dressed in our cosplays, Yucee takes the longest despite having the simplest costume and demands that we show him how to apply makeup/put on a wig, after showing him a few times already the night before. he also asks us to do the tasks for him, including putting on his makeup and even partially dressing him (made someone put on his suspenders for him without him even trying beforehand) “I’ve never cosplayed before.” he would say. His outfit was a shirt, pants and a pair of suspenders, he wasn’t even wearing his wig.

-as for my birthday present from him: in the vendor hall he buys me three tiny buttons, $1 each, two buttons that have lgbt+ pride things on them, both of which I can’t wear in my daily life. He also buys me s hat that he didn’t ask if I wanted, especially since the only kind of hats I wear are baseball hats. You might think I’m just mad that I didn’t get presents I wanted, I’m usually the thought that counts type of guy, but he made it quite clear what he wanted for his birthday that was a month away while we were in the vendor hall, he kept making remarks how he wanted a commission done of his favorite persona character, he wanted multiple commissions, and he made it clear he wanted me to buy them. He still hasn’t wished me a happy birthday.

-me and my two friends have had a few pictures of us requested at this point , Yucee gets angry that no one recognizes his Ryuji cosplay and how no one had asked for a picture. Thirty minutes after this exchange someone asks for his picture, he declines saying he’s a “disgusting gross frog man”. Soon after he again complains about this issue.

-complained, constantly, every five minutes it was either asking me when we were going home or how there were no persona cosplayers (there were, plenty) or how he was so nasty and had to go home and shower/wash his clothes (he showered at least three times a day).

-pulled me away from activities with my friends because he wanted me to take him home to shower/wash his clothes (where we were staying was roughly 20 minutes from the convention center and it took him thirty minutes each time).

-straight up insulted cosplayers because they didn’t pick the outfit he liked for the character they were portraying or said he didn’t like the costume because they were acting “too straight”.

-got jealous because me and my friend were “acting more like a couple” than me and him were. My friend and I were Pipimi and Popuko from popteamepic, canonically they are girlfriends and the most my friend and I did was hold hands while skipping and playfully call each other “darling”. I didn’t want to hold hands with Yucee, I didn’t even want to touch him.

-reason I wouldn’t hold hands or even touch Yucee? He had broken many of my boundaries in a short span of time, while it was was wrong of me to not communicate this to him he still continued to push when I was visibly uncomfortable. A ten year friendship had lot less boundaries than a three year friendship/seven month relationship (that I had just met in person two days earlier). Yucee would constantly rub his hands over the back of my neck, he would constantly slap my arm and eventually did it in for me was when he snuck up behind me and angrily slammed his hand on my shoulder because me and my friends had “left” him. I nearly had a panic attack before I realized it was him. He never apologized.

-would go into a frenzy if my group travelled ahead without him, even if we were in sight and only a few feet away he would cry about how we were leaving him behind. Every time I assured him we wouldn’t leave him and he could call me should we get separated.

June 9th (Day 2 of the con)

-Morning routine similar to day one, complete with him still making someone else do his makeup for him

-Said “not all of us having living mothers” rather annoyingly when someone was complaining about their mom. This person didn’t know Yucee had “ptsd” and wasn’t even talking to him but rather to my friend. He sounded more annoyed than about to have a panic attack, he even said what was supposed to be his trigger word.

-Did have a “breakdown” however because we walked a few feet away from him, we were still in eyesight, he didn’t even attempt to keep up with us. Went to the nearest booth where he knew he’d get sympathy, a booth that he knew was run by someone’s MOTHER. Made the comment afterwards that he wished she would adopt him.

-Tried to guilt me should I be thinking about breaking up with him.

-Constantly says that he should’ve never of come and how he just wants to go home, even asks if I or my grandma can drive him home on day three.

So the convention dance party rolls around, which is basically just a clean rave, I’m hyped because this is the first time I’m actually going to break out of my comfort zone and attend it. Yucee wanted to go to as he said he had always wanted to see what a rave was like, the moment we step in he goes to sit in the corner by himself. I told him I’ll come check on him every few minutes, I left my phone with him to prove that would come back for him. A few minutes pass and I go to check on him, he says he’s going outside the door for a second to get some air, so I think nothing of it. I see that they’re selling light up face masks so I had to run to my car to get cash, a trip that’ll take me about ten minutes. I tell my friends where I’m going and that Yucee said he’d be right outside. Halfway on my trip back from the car I’m alerted that my friends can’t find Yucee. I start to panic and practically run back to where the dance party is, I meet up with my friends and we split up to look for him. It doesn’t take me long to find him because I look in the area where he said he was going: outside on the balcony. I look around and there’s a lot of people out there, none Yucee, but upon further inspection I see he’s all the way on the other end of the balcony where no one else is. I lose it because he didn’t tell anyone he was going over there, we all assumed outside on the balcony meant with the rest of the people taking a break, not wedged in a corner out of anyone’s sight line. That’s when I decide it’s time someone has a talking to with him. I ask my friend to tell him why what he did wasn’t okay while I go grab a cup of water, when I return to them my friend makes it clear it’s my turn to talk to him. That’s when I decide to break up with him, not because of his “break down” but because of his disregard of anyone else’s feelings that weekend. While I was considering it I was going to think it over after the convention and make my decision in the future, he twisted my arm for the last time though.

-Yucee blames my friend Boo for the reason we broke up despite me clarifying that it was 100% my decision

-Also blamed her for being the reason he had a breakdown, because she didn’t coddle him like everyone else. Didn't even bother to apologize for the two breakdowns he had caused her, when I brought it up he would always go through me to do it.

-so after I gave him my two cents I let him stew in a safe space while I tried to enjoy the remainder of the day with my friends (it was 12 am at this point and the con center closed at 1 am). We went to the game room (which I told him about) and not ten minutes go by he’s spamming me with texts and calls to tell me this is why he has “trust issues”.

-We get home and he goes immediately to bed without a word to any of us

June 10th (Final day of the con)

-Stayed in my dad’s basement all day by request, barely paid me half of the convention ticket money he owed me because he had spent it all on merch

I didn't hear from him all day, didn't even acknowledge us when we returned to start packing up.

-when we arrived at my home after leaving my dad’s he locked himself away all night, I didn’t see him until the next morning when I drove him home. (which he didn't provide me gas for, didn't even say one word to me).

I was lucky that my friend Boo tagged along when I took him home because she is one of the best friends I have had or will ever have and despite Yucee's hatred of her he could actually learn a LOT from her about being a good person.

I did have some contact with him post convention which is outlined in most of these messages, but for about the past month I have not contacted him out of one anon (see end of this post).

So just keep in mind that when he says his convention experience was awful that he’s the reason for a good portion of it going bad, he didn’t even bother apologizing to my friends once for ruining their convention, a convention that we all look forward to a year in advance.

Now I believe my friend's deserve to have their voices heard.

Boo’s Testimonial:

(This one’s a bit messy thanks to tumblr’s image limit)

Seth’s Testimonial:

In summary: yucee aka Jamie/Mike McCarver is a lazy, manipulative, self centered man. He’s a 27 year old who acts like he’s a child and plays up his problems for sympathy, he refuses to ever take blame or apologize for anything because how could he do wrong when he’s autistic/disabled. If he ever does apologize he never says it directly to the person, rather he goes for a general apology. He also says he’s learned from his mistakes but it’s obvious that he’s just saying that in an attempt to placate those he’s wronged or save face.

He’s also known to twist words to garner sympathy, what a shocker:

I sent him an anon as bait because I knew he’d twist the words. But I never said he didn’t deserve testosterone, and he knows that’s not what I meant, by not publishing the ask he can twist the words how he likes, which he likes to do a lot.

The anon read “If you paint a piece of shit gold it’s still a piece of shit. I’m not sure what you think you learned from your experience but it doesn’t change that you’re a pedophile. You were old enough to know what you were doing was wrong, in the end you hurt someone and if your not man enough to just issue an apology to them you’re a coward and no amount of testosterone will make you a real man. Your mother and father would be ashamed.”

Oh, and don’t forget about him being a pedophile.

Yucee was/is a sexually aggressive pedophile who refuses to acknowledge that he’s mentally messed up someone so bad that it’s still affecting them to this day and doesn’t even bother to apologize to them because he thinks they’ve traumatized him too. They were 14 years old, he was 22. He seems to have made it his mission to demonize his victim when his victim has not even made contact with him in three years. He says he’s changed but continues to befriend people at least five years younger than him, while they still are legal adults it’s still creepy considering the past he’s had with younger individuals.

And Yucee if you’re reading this: Your victim has not sent you any anons, you know exactly who has because you’ve told me before you know it’s her.

Please boost this, do NOT interact with this user to send hate, and PLEASE stay safe.

#callout #signal boost #boku no hero academia #bnha #shigaraki tomura #hawks bnha #dabi bnha #shigadabi #akeshu #shuake #persona 5 #p5 akechi #p5 akira #ghirazant #pokemon #pedophilia//

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yaelyoyo · 3 years ago

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Reinventing the wheel

Today we will observe three products and try to predict their adoption and diffusion rate. We will base this analysis on a few factors – first, the market size and their market share. We also evaluate according to Rogers' Five Factors, their relative advantage or innovation, their compatibility with the existing user’s values and experiences (useful), the complexity of the product (understandable) and the observability of the product usage.

Inventing sliced peanut butter, the market size is pretty big, in 2022 in the US alone the production of peanut butter accumulated to ~$2bn. The relative advantage is obvious, its more convenient, no need to use knives, and its packed and ready to go as a snack. Users experiences, in terms of compatibility and complexity, are not that much different but it is improved. The observability is medium, parents usually talk about this thing, and if kids think its cool they will ask their parents for it. For this product I believe we can see it catching on, but it will depend on price and taste. If it is too pricey, people will stick with the regular peanut butter spread. This product also needs to win on taste and be comparable to the gold standard everyone knows and love.

The collapsible wheel product is of course entering a big market (~$63bn in the US) but the market share is not quite as big. It is a niche sector for people who would benefit from folding their bicycles for storage of mobility purposes. It is innovative and there is a clear advantage, but I would think of other applications as well, such us a spear tire for motorcycles. As said before, the compatibility and complexity of the product are only compatible to specific users who will derive value from folding their bike, and would be willing to endure its complexity. Observability gets a high score for this product. Overall, the adoption and diffusion for the targeted market would probably be high, but the targeted market might be too small.

A premium puzzle can be admitted as a work of art, a novelty or a collectable item. These types of products are even harder to predict for adoption or diffusion. There is no relative market or relative advantage. I believe these types of products’ marketing goes through word-to-mouth. The observability is high, because I’m sure people will show-off their new premium puzzle to their friends and family. But, compatibility and complexity are hard to assess.

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kanwaldesigns · 4 years ago

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Packaging And Product Design-

Product design describes the process of imagining, creating, and iterating products that solve users' problems or address specific needs in a given market. The key to successful product design is an understanding of the end-user customer, the person for whom the product is being created.

So what is product packaging? Product packaging design is the creation of the exterior of a product. That includes choices in material and form as well as graphics, colors and fonts that are used on wrapping, a box, a can, a bottle or any kind of container.

Like any good design, packaging tells a story. Engaging us through sight, touch and sound (and possibly smell and taste, depending on the product/package). All of these details help us understand what the product is for, how it should be used, who should use it and, maybe most importantly, if we should buy a product or not.

Before you start your packaging design-

3 crucial questions:

There are three questions you must have the answer to before you start designing the packaging for a product:

1.What is the product?

2.Who’s buying the product?

3.How are people buying the product?

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1. What is the product?

What are you selling? How big is it? What materials is it made of? Is it delicate?

This question is going to help you think if there are any logistical needs for your product packaging. For example, a delicate product will require more secure packaging. Something that is large or with odd dimensions, on the other hand, may require a custom packaging solution instead of an out-of-the-box box.

2. Who’s buying the product?

Is the product supposed to be for men, women or both? Is it for children or adults? Is it designed more towards people who are environmentally conscious? To those on a budget or with lots of disposable income?

A product’s packaging should appeal to its ideal consumer; it’s important to know who that consumer is before you start the design process. Products for older adults may need larger text. Alternatively, items designed more towards an affluent customer will need to consider materials that create a feeling of luxury.

3. How are people buying the product?

Are they purchasing it in a supermarket? Online?

You’re going to want to think about packaging differently if the product is going to be sold online and shipped than if it’s going to need to stand out from the competition on a big-box store shelf. Items that will be sold online probably shouldn’t have a lot of extra space that could cause the product to rattle around, or the package to bend.

Information you need to collect:

Brand requirements-

Sometimes a product is stand alone, and in other cases it’s representing an established brand. If your packaging needs to represent a certain brand style, it’s important you’ve gathered the following information before you start:

Colors-

If you already have the CMYK values or Pantone Matching Values (PMS) colors include those as they’re specifically for printing.

Fonts-

Make sure you have the proper fonts and any specific usage instructions for example kerning between letters.

Logo-

If you need to put a logo on the package,

Context that needs to be on package design-

What this is is going to be pretty unique to your certain product, but you’ll want to make sure you have it all sorted out before you start design. Note that depending on your industry, there may be some things you’re required to put on your packaging for legal reasons.

You may need:

Written copy-

This can include anything from the name of your product to a description to words to make the audience want to purchase it.

Imagery-

Want to put photos on your packaging? You’ll need to have those ready to go before you start the design process.

Required marks-

Depending on your product / industry, you may be required to include a barcode, nutrition information, etc.

Know what temporary content you need-

Some products—like foods or cosmetics—have additional information that needs to be put on different batches of products (expiration dates or batch numbers). You probably don’t want to print this directly onto your packaging as it will be changing regularly, but you’ll want to make sure you save space for a sticker or stamp to be placed at a later date with that information.

Style likes and dislikes-

It’s a good idea to have done some style research before you start the design process. Start collecting packaging that you like.

Remember, style inspiration isn’t always a one-to-one transaction. Maybe you love the color of a specific shirt, or the font on a sandwich shop sign. One thing to remember, though, is that you’re not necessarily curating design ideas for yourself, but for that ideal customer. You may love shabby, vintage chic, but if you’re selling baby motorcycle jackets to badass biker moms, that’s probably not the best style for your packaging.

Another thing to start thinking about when you’re starting your style journey is materials. You don’t have to make any decisions right now, but you’ll want to start noticing the different options.

Budget-

Packaging design budgets break down into two categories:

-One-time costs

-Per-item costs

One-time costs include things like paying for the original design work, purchasing a stamp (if you’re going the DIY route), print plate setup (for large, offset print runs.) You pay for these up front, and usually only once (unless you change your design).

Per-item costs are generally for materials and labor. Each box will cost a certain amount, as will the tissue paper you stuff it with and the tape you use to seal it. And you either have to pay someone to put your product into the box, or do it yourself.

You’ll want to have a ballpark idea of how much you’d like to spend before you start the design process. Keep in mind that cheaper isn’t always better; paying a little bit more for your materials could up your presentation (and your selling price) by making you stand out from the competition.

The packaging design process in 6 steps-

Once you’ve gathered all of this information, it’s finally time for the creative part: the design process.Remember how you want your packaging design to tell a story? The choices you make in the design process are what’s going to help you tell that story.

1. Understand packaging layers

There are three “layers” of product packaging: outer packaging, inner packaging and product packaging. Your product may need one or all three of these.

Outer packaging is the first thing a customer is going to see. It’s what protects your product from the elements. This could include the box that the product is shipped in or the shopping bag the item is placed in at the store.

Inner packaging is what keeps your product nestled safely in the outer packaging. This might be packing peanuts or tissue paper that stops something from getting jostled or scuffed. Or it might be a sealed bag that acts to preserve freshness.

by Imee008 for 6DT

Product packaging is what most people think of when they think of packaging: it’s the box the toy comes in, the bottle with a label, the tag on a garment, the wrapper of a candy bar.

Each one of these layers of packaging gives you a chance to tell a part of your story.

2. Choose the right type of packaging

There are many different types of packaging available for your product:

Choosing between a box and a bottle may sometimes be a no-brainer. But sometimes it’s not. Here are a couple of things you need to think about when selecting the right type of packaging for your product:

The product-

If you are selling something liquid, that’s going to limit your options. This shouldn’t limit your your creativity.For example Capri Sun: they turned the juice-box industry on its head by creating a juice-sachet.

A custom-shaped bottle is going to be much more expensive than a standard bottle. By cabinet for Bryson Ishii.

The budget-

You may have an awesome idea on how you’re going to sell your astrology charms in a star-shaped box. But if your budget is £0.50 per piece, that’s probably not going to be possible. Remember to always keep the ideal customer in mind: if your charms are going to sell for £12 each, a simple, inexpensive box is probably your best bet. But if they’re hand-crafted, gold keepsakes that you are selling for £100, you may be better served to up your budget and go for that luxury star-shaped box.

3. Line up your printer

Printing is not something you’re going to do until after the design is complete. But you should think about it way before you get to that stage.Not only is connecting with a printer going to ensure you’re solid on the costs of printing, but they’ll be able to give you specific information that can help your designer prepare files.

A couple things you’ll want to ask about:

Dielines-

If you’re going with a standard-sized box or label, printers should be able to provide dieline templates that can be shared with a designer.

File-format requirements-

Your printer will need a vector file. Does it need to be a layered file? Should you include cut-lines or not? Your designer should supply a print-ready file (usually an Adobe Illustrator , Photoshop,(PDF or EPS). You may not be able to open these files if you don’t have the right software, but your printer will be able to. The designer will also supply visual mockups in a PNG or JPG format.Make sure you understand which file types are what so you can supply them to the right people.

Color options-

Some printers are going to be able to color-match to any Pantone color. Others (especially less-expensive options) are going to have a limited color palette for you to work with.

Digital vs. offset printing-

Which type does your printer use? If they do offset, what is the minimum order number? How do the costs scale?

4. Create your information architecture

Think back to those 3 questions, specifically who’s buying your product and where are they finding it. You’re going to use that to create the information architecture for your package.

You may have beautiful photos of your product in action, a brilliant testimonial from a customer, a tagline that explains how the product is so good, and a great graphic showing customers how to use your product ( can be seen at the back of the packaging).But when a shopper looks at your packaging they’re probably only going to remember one thing. What do you want that to be?

Pick the one absolute most important thing you want customers to know about your product. That should be the centerpiece of your design.

You can then add 2-3 things you want to show once they’ve picked up your product.

As you can see the typeface is cleverly created and stands out from the other elements on the package design. Underneath this is the tagline which tells the audience what this product is. Use of words like ‘unique design’ captures the audience attention.

5. Evaluate a packaging design-

Now you’re got some good design ideas it’s time to give some feedback. Here are a some things you’re going to want to think about:

1.Is it clear what your product is?

When you look at the package, is it clear what the product does and who it’s for? Buyers are only going to spend money on things they understand.

Make sure your packaging doesn’t look like something else (unless it’s very intentional). You definitely don’t want to confuse your consumer.

2.Is the packaging an honest representation of your product?

One of the worst things you can do is misrepresent your product in your packaging. Make sure any photos on the packaging are actually photos of the product. Yes you can and should put your best face forward, but if you show a picture of muffins filled with raisins and there’s actually only 1 raisin in each of your muffins, a customer is going to feel cheated (and probably won’t buy from you again).

3.What will this package look like in 3D?

A good designer should provide a mockup of your design both print-ready (flat) and in 3-dimensions. You can also create your own mock-ups by printing something out on white paper and constructing it into a box or tube. This will help you notice things you wouldn’t otherwise. Sometimes an image will look great when flat, but terrible when constructed. Make sure you understand the difference.

4.What will this package look like in stores?

Shelf-impact is very important for products that are sold in-stores. You’ll want to think about :

How much of the packaging will be visible? When products are lined up next to each other, you can usually only see one-face. Make sure your most-important info is front and center.

What will it look like when these products are stacked next to and on top of each other? Is there a pattern that’s created? Do you want there to be?

What will this look like compared to the competition? Go to one or more stores where your product will be sold and figure out where your product would be placed. Are most products one color? How will you make yours stand out and get noticed?

5.Is this design versatile?

Is your design going to be easily modified to accommodate new variations of your product?

6-Is your packaging reusable?

This may not be important for every product, but you may want to think about if your packaging can be reused (and if you want it to be).For example, can your bag be repurposed into a grocery tote? Free marketing.

6. Collect feedback

Before you 100% decide on your packaging design, make sure to run it by both key stakeholders and people who have never heard of or used your product.

Even if it’s just your neighbor across the street, people not closely associated with your product will notice things you never did. Think about asking them:

-What does this product do?

-Who is supposed to buy this product?

-What is the one key message you get when you look at this packaging?

Their answers to these questions will help you think if the packaging is communicating what you wanted it to. If it’s not, go back and figure out what you can change.

Packaging design glossary-

Here’s some common packaging design terms:

Adobe Illustrator (AI) file — Adobe Illustrator is a design program used to create vector images (which you will need for printing). Files created in this program have a .ai extension. You will need Adobe Illustrator to open these files.

Barcodes (UPC and EAN) — Barcodes are those groups of lines on any package. They have machine-readable data on them that stores information about the product, including price. There are several different types of barcodes, including UPC (Universal Product Code)—the predominant barcode in North America—and the EAN (International Article Number (it was originally “European,” hence the E)—a global barcode. You may wish to apply for these before you get your packaging designed.

Bleed — In printing, you use a bleed when your design goes to the edge of your paper (or box, or wrapper). In this case, designers will actually add a little extra design to the edges (the “bleed”) so that when the design is printed and cut to the right size there’s some room for error if the cuts are a few millimeters off.

Canister — A round or cylindrical container, typically made of metal, and used for storing things like food and chemicals.

CMYK — Stands for cyan (blue), magenta (red), yellow and key (black). These are the four colors used in printing. Each color has a CYMK code that a printer will use to help color match between your design and the finished package.

Dielines —The flattened pattern of your product packaging. Designers and printers use them to create the proper layout for a package.

EPS — Stands for encapsulated postscript. This is a file extension for vector-based images. They can generally only be opened in specialized graphic design programs.

Digital printing — A modern printing method wherein information about the file is sent to a printer digitally and each piece of packaging is run individually through that printer. Digital printing is great for small-runs and short turn around times. Often times, the more traditional offset printing is more affordable for larger print runs.

Offset printing — A printing technique wherein plates of your design are created in four colors (CMYK). These plates are then run through a large, industrial printer. Offset printing has high setup costs (i.e. the plates need to be created), but in large volumes (usually over 1,000 or so pieces) it is more economical.

Pantone — Pantone is a company that created the Pantone Matching System (PMS). The PMS is a catalogue of standardized printing colors. Each color has an assigned number and can be reproduced nearly identically by any printer.

PDF — Stands for portable document format. It’s a versatile file format that be either a vector or raster (you want vector for packaging) and supports both images and text. PDFs can be opened on nearly any computer.

Raster file type — Raster images are made up of thousands of tiny dots (pixels). As such, they are difficult to resize.

RGB — Stands for red, green and blue, the three primary colors (that can be combined to create all other colors) in light, and therefore on digital screens. RGB or hex codes are used to identify colors in digital spaces; they can be converted into CMYK and Pantone color codes for printing.

Vector file type — Vector images are made up of lines. As such, they are easy to resize.

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amatchgirl · 5 years ago

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Homemade Dog Treats

Your pup will love these Homemade Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats! They are healthy and wholesome – the perfect reward for your favorite furry friend!

This Easy Dog Treats Recipe is Pup Approved!

Our dogs, Polly (a pug mix) and Chewie (a Yorkie), love treats. And, I have to admit, I’m a total sucker for their begging. I think I might give in to my pups more than I do to my own kiddos! What Polly and Chewie want, Polly and Chewie get! My fellow dog owners, I know you feel me on this. I mean they don’t call it puppy dog eyes for nothing. These pups know how to get their way!

Since I love spoiling my pups, I also love making them homemade dog treats! Nothing but the best for my fur babies. I’ve tried out a few doggy treats so far and these have turned out the best and are 100% pup approved.

Are these Homemade Dog Treats Healthy?

Yes they are! If you didn’t know already, let me be the first to tell you – pumpkin is like a super food for dogs. Pumpkin aids in doggy digestion and promotes urinary health! It can even be used if your dog has been put on a diet and needs to lose a few pounds. The pumpkin fills them up and helps them feel fuller with less actual calories.

Additionally, the combo of whole wheat flour, quick oats, baking soda, and coconut oil is confirmed to be completely healthy for our fur friends. And don’t forget, peanut butter contains vitamins and healthy fats.

Recipe Ingredients

Here’s everything you need for these crunchy doggie treats:

pumpkin

peanut butter

coconut oil

whole wheat flour

quick oats

baking soda

Natural Peanut Butter is Best!

All of us dog owners know that dogs just loooooove that PB. But not all peanut butters are equal in quality, taste, or nutritional value. It is always best to use natural peanut butter in dog treats.

You also want to avoid any chemicals in the peanut butter, but especially Xylitol, which can be harmful for our pups.

How to Make Dog Treats from Scratch

Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.

Mix: In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment combine the pumpkin, peanut butter, coconut oil, flour, oats, and baking soda on medium-low speed, until a crumbly dough forms.

Knead: Remove the dough from the mixing bowl and knead it on a clean counter until the dough is combined and holds together

Roll out: Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface until it’s 1/4-inch thick. Using a small cookie cutter, cut the dough into shapes.

Bake: Place the shapes onto the prepared baking sheet 1- inch apart. The treats won’t spread much at all.

Bake for 17 – 20 minutes, depending on the size of the treat. You want them to be completely set and firm.

Cool and dry: Allow the treats to cool completely, and then let them sit out at room temperature overnight to dry out before storing in an airtight container.

Tips for the Best Dog Treats

Your dog will wag his or her tail like crazy for these yummy treats. Follow these tips to make sure your pup is pleased:

The dough will be crumbly but should hold together when kneaded. I have found that this texture of dough makes the crunchiest dog biscuits. If you’re having trouble rolling it out, knead in another tablespoon of pumpkin.

You’ll bake your dog treats for longer than you would a cookie of the same size. We like our cookies to be ooey-gooey, but we want our dog treats to be set and firm.

You can easily adjust the size of your treats based on the size of your dog. The bigger the dog, the bigger the treat.

How to Store Dog Treats

This recipe makes 60 perfect doggy biscuits so, unless you’re hosting all of the neighborhood dogs, you’ll be needing to store some of these treats.

You can store them in an airtight container for up to a week. You can also freeze them. They will last in your freezer for up to 30 days.

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Description:

Your pup will love these Homemade Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats! They are healthy and wholesome – the perfect reward for your favorite furry friend!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup pumpkin

1/4 cup peanut butter

2 tablespoons coconut oil, measured in liquid state

1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour

1/4 cups quick oats

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment combine the pumpkin, peanut butter, coconut oil, flour, oats, and baking soda on medium-low speed, until a crumbly dough forms. Remove the dough from the mixing bowl and knead on a clean counter until dough is combined and holds together*

Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface until 1/4-inch thick. Using a small cookie cutter, cut the dough into shapes.

Place the shapes onto the prepared baking sheet 1- inch apart. The treats won’t spread much at all.

Bake for 17 – 20 minutes, depending on the size of the treat. You want them to be completely set and firm.

Allow the treats to cool completely, and then let them sit out at room temperature overnight to dry out before storing in an airtight container.

Notes:

Store airtight for up to a week, or freeze for up to 30 days

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The 10 Best Natural Bird Diet Food Review 2020 | pet4food

This Pet4food has been updated 15 times since it was first published in October of 2016. If you are hoping to attract some beautiful avians to your garden, try enticing them with one of these packs of nutritious Natural Bird Diet Food. Coming in varieties specifically designed for certain breeds and in mixed seed, cake, and pellet options good for multiple types of bird, they'll have your outdoor area bustling with activity in no time. When users buy our independently chosen editorial choices, we may earn commissions to help fund Pet food. Skip to the best bird food on Pet food

10. Lyric Fruit & Nut Energy Natural Bird Diet Food

Lyric Fruit & Nut Energy Natural Bird Diet Food is made for the always-moving wild bird. It offers a mix of all-natural fruits, shell-free nuts and seeds that attract over ten varieties of winged visitors, including the stunning blue jay. It gives them an instant boost to fuel their flight. Keep the hungry birds coming with Lyric Fruit & Nut High Energy Mix. It provides the balanced nutrition wild birds crave: nuts for the long-lasting energy from protein and fats, and fruits to provide sugar for an instant boost. With zero fillers, wild birds can easily spot the nutritional ingredients and will be drawn to your backyard feeder to enjoy the gourmet goodies.

Lyric Fruit & Nut Energy Lyric Fruit and Nut Wild Natural Bird Diet Food contains no fillers and provides high energy. Attracts chickadees, robins, orioles, blue jays, titmice, buntings, cardinals, grosbeaks, towhees, nuthatches and Cedar Waxwings. Contains nuts, roasted and shelled peanuts, Valencia peanuts, almonds, pecans, cashews, pistachios, cranberries, raisins, sunflower kernels, shelled pumpkin seeds, crimped corn. No unnecessary fillersPieces won't clog a hopperAttracts a lot of squirrels too A high-energy wild bird mix featuring a gourmet blend of select fruits, seeds and shell-free nuts12 premium, all-natural ingredientsAttracts chickadees, robins, orioles, blue jays, titmice, buntings, cardinals, grosbeaks, towhees, nuthatches and cedar waxwingsNo fillers for less wasteA gourmet blend of ingredients

9. Wagner's Black Oil Natural Bird Diet Food

Easy for small beaks to crack open, Wagner's Black Oil boasts Natural Bird Diet Food thin-shelled sunflower seeds that will lure a colorful array of cardinals, woodpeckers, chickadees, and finches. This treatment works best when used with trays or hoppers and is beneficial during the winter months. Wagner's Four Season Sunflower Seed is 100% black oil sunflower seed. Sunflower seed is the favorite seed of most wild birds. It is high in energy and has a thin shell making it easy for all birds to consume. Use tray feeders or hopper feeders to attract sunflower loving songbirds. Cardinals, Chickadees, Finches, Nuthatches, Woodpeckers and much more. Trust your backyard birds to the experts at Wagner’s.

Wagner’s Black Oil Wagner's Four Season Sunflower Seed is 100% black oil sunflower seed & Natural Bird Diet Food. Sunflower seed is the favorite seed of most wild birds. It is high in energy and has a thin shell making it easy for all birds to consume. Use tray feeders or hopper feeders to attract sunflower loving songbirds. Cardinals, Chickadees, Finches, Nuthatches, Woodpeckers and much more. Trust your backyard birds to the experts at Wagner’s. High fat and energy contentAppetizing to many breedsMixed with undesirable debris Attracts the widest variety of birdsThin shelled sunflower - makes it easy for small beaked birds to openThis seed has the high energy content that all birds need to maintain their healthy lifestyleHighest quality grains usedMade in the USA

8. Roudybush Daily Maintenance Natural Bird Diet Food

Roudybush Daily Maintenance Natural Bird Diet Food is made with birds who are six inches or taller in mind, like cockatoos and macaws. It comes in a resealable bag that keeps its contents fresh and is steamed to retain optimal nutrition and kill harmful bacteria.

Roudybush Daily Maintenance Natural Bird Diet Food, Specially steam-pelleted food designed to retain beneficial nutrients while eliminating harmful bacteria. Give your birds the nutrition they need with no artificial colors or flavors and no animal by-products. It contains 11-Percent protein, 7-Percent fat. Use for pet birds year-round and for off-season breeding birds. No additional vitamins or mineral supplements needed. Please specify Nibbles, Crumbles, Mini Pellets, Small Pellets, Medium Pellets, or Large Pellets. Contains no animal by-productsDoesn't have added coloringSomewhat prone to crumbling No Added Sugars Or Colors100-Percent Edible And No Animal By-ProductsScientifically Formulated

7. Wild Delight Nut N Berry Natural Bird Diet Food

Excellent for both song and wild birds, Wild Delight Nut N Berry Natural Bird Diet Food boasts minerals and electrolytes important for giving these animals the energy they need. This well-diversified recipe is intended to satisfy a wide range of breeds. Wild Delight Nut N' Berry is premium wild bird food blended to attract and feed the most desirable outdoor pets. It is a mix made with no fillers, such as millet, milo, or corn. This food has been formulated with the vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes birds are seeking in the wild. Nut N' Berry is considered the best quality mix.

Nut N Berry Primary Species Attracted: Songbirds, Woodpeckers, Cardinals, Finches, Titmice, Jays, Grosbeaks, Buntings, Nuthatches, Chickadees and other outdoor pets. Ingredients: Sunflower Kernels, Peanuts, Sunflower Seed, Safflower Seed, Pistachios, Hulled Pumpkin Seed, Dried Raisins, Dried Cranberries, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Niacin, Choline Chloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Folic Acid, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, DL-Methionine, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Bicarbonate, Manganous Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Zinc Oxide, Magnesium Oxide, Dextrose, Artificial Flavor. Lots of nutrients and vitaminsWill keep your feeder busyBerries can get sticky Advanced formulaContains no fillersAvailable in a 20lb sizeBirdfoodPremium mix attracts songbirds, woodpeckers, cardinals, finches, titmice, jays, grosbeaks, buntings, nuthatches and chickadeesContains sunflower kernels, peanuts, pistachios, cherries, raisins, vitamins, minerals and electrolytes20-Pound

6. Lafeber's Classic Nutri-Berries Natural Bird Diet Food

Lafeber's Classic Nutri-Berries Natural Bird Diet Food can serve as a balanced meal or a treat for your feathered friends. It contains healthy omegas 3 and 6 and has a natural flavor from molasses that parrots love, not to mention they seem to enjoy holding the round-shaped nuggets, too. Feed your feathered friend a premium-quality diet that appeals to both her physical and behavioral needs with Lafeber Classic Nutri-Berries Parrot Bird Food. Amazons, African greys and Pionus show great enthusiasm for foods with taste and texture, which is why your bird is sure to love the delicious, balanced nutrition and fun-to-eat shape of this veterinarian-developed food.

Nutri-Berries Our Classic Nutri-Berries avian Natural Bird Diet Food is a nutritionally complete foraging food for parrots. Give a fresh bowl of Nutri-Berries each day as a complete food or as a nutritious snack. They offer all the vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants to live a long and healthy life while also providing your bird with important beak play and exercise. We hull the seeds and then coat them with stabilized vitamins and chelated minerals so that your bird receives the balanced nutrition they need, just like with pelleted diets. Plus, unground seeds provide the benefits of whole foods like birds have in the wild. Based in the US, we're a second-generation-family-and-veterinarian-owned company in the farmlands of Illinois. All our foods use human-grade, non-GMO, and high-quality ingredients. https://youtu.be/25OUoWf-6yM Lafeber's Creates less mess than loose seedsProvides helpful beak exerciseTends to attract moths Unique shape and formulation include savory peanuts, hulled canary seed, millet, oat groats, cracked corn and much more in a fun-to-eat shape that promotes foraging and mental stimulation.Unlike most other seed-based foods, Lafeber hulls their seeds and grains first so the added vitamins and minerals are not lost when with the bird cracks and discard the shell.Omega-3 and 6 fatty acids promote healthy skin and feathers, while essential chelated minerals are quickly absorbed for maximum benefit.Made and hand-packed in the USA on the Lafeber farm using sulfite-free vegetables and fruits; naturally flavored and preserved.Veterinarians developed to deliver exceptional nutrition; can be served as a complete diet or an engaging, healthy treat.

5. Wagner's Greatest Variety Blend Natural Bird Diet Food

Those with feeders in their garden hoping to attract several varieties of songbirds would do well with Wagner's Greatest Variety Blend Natural Bird Diet Food. It's a reasonably priced 16-pound bag with 11 different ingredients that are suitable for 13 breeds. Our ultimate food for the greatest variety of birds! Different birds have different food preferences which is why we have included the greatest variety of bird food ingredients in this product. With these 11 carefully selected bird food ingredients, we promise that Greatest Variety will attract all your favorite songbirds.

Wagner's Wagner's Greatest Variety Natural Bird Diet Food is our ultimate food for the greatest variety of birds. Just like people, different birds have different food preferences which are why we have included the greatest variety of bird food ingredients in this product. With these 11 carefully selected bird food ingredients, we guarantee that Wagner’s Greatest Variety will attract all your favorite songbirds to your feeder. The black oil sunflower, striped sunflower and sunflower chips, which together represent over 40% of the blend are the top food choice for the greatest number of wild bird species. By offering sunflower seeds in different sizes, both hulled and unhulled, birds of various sizes can find their favorite food. White millet, red millet, cracked corn, and red milo will attract a variety of ground feeders such as Tree Sparrows, Song Sparrows, House Sparrows, Dark-eyed Juncos, and Mourning Doves to your backyard. Nyjer, peanut kernels, canary seed and safflower, will attract specific species of preferred birds ranging from Cardinals, Chickadees and Titmice to Jays, Finches and Woodpeckers. Trust your backyard birds to the experts at Wagner’s. Hopper and tube readyHas 40 percent sunflowerProduces excess waste Our best mix to attract the greatest variety of colorful songbirdsA gourmet blend with 11 different ingredients including 40% sunflowerCan be fed in a tube, hopper, or platform feedersHighest quality grains used in blendingMade in the USA

4. C&S Peanut Delight Natural Bird Diet Food

Woodpeckers, nuthatches, blue jays, and many others love these doughy C&S Peanut Delight Natural Bird Diet Food, a pack of twelve cakes that can be used year-round since they're guaranteed not to melt. They offer effortless feeding and will provide your avian companions with plenty of energy.

Peanut Delight Cands products cs12507 11-3/4-ounce peanut delight wild bird Natural Bird Diet Food no-melt suet dough Simple to freeze and save for laterBlock shape prevents spilled foodEnticing to undesired starlings Blending the same high-quality beef kidney fat with a base of corn meal and roasted peanuts produces CandS DelightsOther ingredients are added and mixed into a soft dough texture and then pressed into a cake formCandS's process, unlike others who pour their dough products into a tray, creates the only true no melt suet product line in the worldThis product unmatched in the industry for year-round feeding in all types of weatherPeanut Delight

3. Harrison's High Potency Coarse Natural Bird Diet Food

Harrison's High Potency Coarse Natural Bird Diet Food consists of a special blend for medium to large parrots who have specific nutritional needs due to conditions like low weight, illness or stress. It's also ideal for birds who are weaning or are in the middle of breeding. Year-round formulas for birds of all sizes, especially African greys, cockatoos, large conures, Eclectus, macaws and pionus.

Harrison's Certified organicDoesn't contain wheatRequires little supplementation Priority Fast Shipping - 100% Organic CertifiedNutritious daily bird food diet for medium to large parrotsFor birds that are molting, overweight, underweight, particularly active, housed in a cold climate, recovering from an illness or affected by liver or kidney diseaseMade in the USA

2. Chubby Mealworms Bulk Natural Bird Diet Food

Those who don't like to deal with live worms will appreciate Chubby Mealworms Bulk Dried Natural Bird Diet Food. It's available in up to a 66-pound bag and is good for wild birds as well as chickens, plus each hefty package has a solid handle built into it for easy carrying. Whether you just need a small tub of dried mealworms or a bulk 22Lb box of dried mealworms we have many different sizes available for you at the best prices online - guaranteed! At ChubbyMealworms we source all of our own dried mealworms so that we can be sure that they are of the highest quality and as fresh as possible. Don't risk any other company, buy your dried mealworms from us.

Chubby Mealworms Natural Bird Diet Food Mealworms are a natural product that is high in protein, vitamins and high grade edible oils. Wild Birds, Poultry, (especially chickens), Hedgehogs, Squirrels, Fish, Reptiles, Budgies, Sugar Gliders and countless other animals love dried mealworms. Feed these high energy dried mealworms to your pets or wildlife for a tasty, healthy treat. Extra protein in winter also makes an enormous difference in laying quantity in chickens. Try scattering them around to encourage natural foraging. Dried mealworms are probably the most popular treat that chicken keepers use to tame their birds. If you are using these with young chicks soak them in water first to make them easier to digest. Although you can buy live mealworms, dried mealworms are just as good and as they can be kept for a long time so you do not have the hassle of having to buy them on a regular basis. Dried Mealworms are also a lot better for anyone that is squeamish! Ingredients Just 100% natural dried mealworms Typical Analysis - Protein 53%, Fat 28%, Fiber 6%, Moisture 5% All of our dried mealworms are USDA and FDA approved. Good for busy poultry farmsLasts longer than fresh wormsContains a high amount of protein Chubby Mealworms are the #1 Brand of Dried Mealworms in North AmericaFor Wild Birds, Poultry, Hedgehogs, Reptiles, etc.Top Quality Packaging for Ease of Handling and FreshnessEasier to handle and store than live mealwormsDon't risk any other brand

1. ZuPreem Natural Bird Diet Food

Used by breeders and recommended by avian veterinarians, ZuPreem Natural Bird Diet Food l is ideal for small- to medium-sized parrots, including African greys, amazons, Eclectus, and cockatoos. It was formulated by an expert nutritionist and is fortified with vitamins and amino acids.

ZuPreem Natural ZuPreem Avian Maintenance Natural Bird Diet Food for Parrots & Conjures. This ZuPreem Avian Diet is enjoyed by conjures, African greys, small Amazons, small cockatoos, mini macaws, pionus, caiques, Jardine's parrots, Eclectus and other medium-sized parrots. ZuPreem Avian Maintenance Natural is a nutritious diet designed to meet all the established nutrient requirements of various types of pet birds. Formulated by a veterinarian and Ph.D. nutritionist, ZuPreem Avian Maintenance combines the highest quality ingredients with strict standards of quality control to ensure that your bird receives the highest quality nutrition. Made in the USAProvides essential mineralsPellets are easy to digest Recommended By Veterinarians And Fed By Top Breeders WorldwideHighly Nutritious, Easily Digested Extruded PelletsA Nutritious Diet Your Bird Needs Every Day For Good Health

BIRD Food FAQ

1. Why is it important to buy my BIRD different food according to her current life stage? Like humans, animals have different nutritional needs depending on their age. As an example, kittens need diets rich in protein and calories in order to support fast-paced growth and development. Older BIRDs may need low-calorie food or one with specific nutrients to minimize the risk of weight-gain and age-related issues. “All life stage” option is not advisable for certain animals and may have unintended adverse effects. Many dry BIRD foods are specifically made for the elder BIRDs, but…Your best bet is to consult with your veterinarian so he or she can help you make a more informed decision. 2. Should I use the feeding recommendations on the food label? While helpful as general guidelines, feeding recommendations on the bag labels may not be the right fit for your feline depending on her age, overall health status, and lifestyle, so consult with your vet. 3. Is my pet overweight? There are a few ways to tell: Run your hands along her flank—you should be able to easily feel but not see her ribs.Look down at your feline from above—there should be a clear narrowing at the waist.Look at your kitty from the side—you should see a narrowing from this angle, too. 4. Can my kitty have “people” food? Avoid the temptation to slip her scraps from your plate. Aside from the risk of accidentally giving her something toxic, giving your feline small treats can easily lead to weight gain and nutrient imbalances. 5. Can BIRD food go Bad? This depends on the food and the way it’s stored: All feline food should be used before the expiration date on the label.If your kitty is “free feed,” you can leave her dry granules out as long as it isn’t moist or exposed to high heat.Canned food should be thrown away after it’s been left out for 4+ hours, and opened cans can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.Wash and refill your pet’s food and water dishes at least weekly. 6. How much should I feed my BIRD? As mentioned, the amount you feed your pet depends on its age, health status, activity level, and a few other factors. Your vet can help you determine how much is right for your animal. A typical 10-lb kitty needs only around 250 calories per day to maintain an appropriate lean body mass. P S. These adult dry foods with real chicken meats (and other poultry) are great for your adult BIRD. You can serve her this popular chicken meal without the fear of gaining extra pounds. 7. How much water should I give her? Always have fresh water available for your animal! Proper hydration helps her digest her nutrients and avoid health problems like dehydration and urinary tract infections. Important to note that proper hydration is even more important when the BIRD is eating only dry BIRD food. 8. Why does my BIRD eat only from the middle of her bowl? If your BIRD’s dish is too deep and narrow, then she may struggle eating out of it because the sides of the dish can cause pain if her sensitive whiskers bump up against them. To compensate, she may try to eat out of the center only. 9. Should I change up my BIRD’s food from time to time, or keep it the same? This is highly individual and depends on the unique preferences and health needs of your furry friend. If you want to change your pet’s food, do it slowly and introduce new things to her diet in small amounts. 10. When should I transition my BIRD from kitten to adult BIRD food? Expect to change over your kitten’s food around age one. Transition slowly and be sure to monitor her response to ensure she’s adjusting well.

What is the best BIRD food recommended by vets?

All of the products we review are recommended by vets for their quality. Out of all the vet-approved BIRD foods, we recommend Nalo Adult & Kitten Grain-Free Dry BIRD Food and Wellness Natural Grain Free Wet Canned BIRD Food.

What is the best brand of BIRD food?

Based on our research we recommend Nalo and Wellness brands of BIRD food. However different BIRDs have different needs, so it’s important to thoroughly read through the reviews and then decide what’s best for your BIRD.

What is the best BIRD food for BIRDs?

Every BIRD is unique and all of the products we reviewed are considered the best in terms of ingredients quality. Our top pick for dry BIRD food is Nulo Adult & Kitten Grain-Free Dry BIRD Food. Our top pick for wet BIRD food is Wellness Natural Grain Free Wet Canned BIRD Food.

What is the best BIRD food 2020?

We have done the research and so far in 2020, we recommend Nulo Adult & Kitten Grain-Free Dry BIRD Food as well as Wellness Natural Grain Free Wet Canned BIRD Food. Read the full article

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A California Panzanella

This is a wildcard panzanella. And it is very Northern California inspired. I first featured a grilled version of it in Super Natural Cooking after enjoying a quirky sandwich while driving up the California coast to a spot near Anchor Bay. The sandwich was a mix of oven-roasted tomatoes, peanut butter dressing, grilled tofu, and sprouts, all pinned between two slices of multigrain bread. Odd yet completely delicious. I liked it enough to rework it into this twist on panzanella, the much-loved Italian bread salad.

This version in Super Natural Cooking is grilled. This version you can make using your oven instead. Just remember, when the weather warms, roll out your grill - toast the bread, and cook the tofu slabs that way.

You have some options with the tomatoes. When cherry tomatoes are abundant, and in-season, I love to toss them in a bit of olive oil, and roast them on a sheet pan in a hot oven until browned and blistered. But, you can also use chopped, sun-dried tomatoes, the ones packed in oil are best here. Kind of raisin-y in texture.

This is a great way to use up day-old bread. It's even better than using a loaf of fresh because the bread ends up more structured and hearty.

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2 thick slices of hearty multi-grain bread

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra

fine-grain sea salt

12- ounce block extra-firm tofu, sliced into 4 slabs

1/3 cups all-natural peanut butter

2 tablespoons brown rice or apple cider vinegar

1 clove garlic

½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

1/3 to 2/3 cup hot water

1 ½ cups sprouts

½ cup oven-roasted or sun-dried tomatoes

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Heat the oven to 375F. Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes, and toss with the olive oil and a generous sprinkling of salt. Bake until golden and crunchy, ten minutes or so.

Brush the tofu with a bit of extra virgin olive oil, place it on a sheet pan and bake, flipping once, until golden on both sides. Seven minutes, or so, on each side. Remove from the oven, cut into ½-inch pieces, and place in a large bowl.

In the meantime, make the peanut dressing by combining the peanut butter, vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and ¼ teaspoon salt into a medium bowl. Thin with the hot water. I like the dressing to be the consistency of thin, melted ice cream. Taste and adjust with more salt, or pepper flakes, if needed.

Just before serving, pour a generous amount of the dressing over the tofu, and toss it gently, but well. It should look quite overdressed at this point. Add the bread and gently toss again. Turn out onto a platter and top with the sprouts and then the tomatoes. Serve at room temperature.

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Serves 4 to 6.

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Per Serving: Calories 309

Total Fat 22g

Saturated Fat 3g

Cholesterol 0mg

Carbohydrates 15g

Sodium 248mg

Fiber 3g

Sugars 3g

Protein 14g

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The 8 Best PROTEIN FOR MEN According to a Professional

If you are looking for protein supplements gold coast, our store is one of your most convenient choices. You will find all kinds of protein powders intended for different types of users and there is definitely one that is meant for you as well. At our store you will find best protein powder for men but also best womens protein powder and any other true protein powder you might be interested in. But from all the protein supplements you might find at nutrition stores gold coast, we will talk about the best eight protein for men that you might want to consider!

1. 100% Whey Isolate By Muscle Nation

If you want to count on a tasty yet nutritious protein mix, this product from Muscle Nation is just what you need. All men will benefit from this as long as they add it to their regular diet and don’t skip a dose because consistency is key with all these supplements. You will not see the results immediately but you will see them over time if you stick to a supplement that you discovered to work for you.

2. EHP Labs Oxywhey Protein

Choose this protein powder in one of the unique five flavors that it comes in and you will simply look forward to it every time you need a healthy snack. There are 27 serves in a jar and you can count on it as a support for your workout routine as well as for your health. You can take this protein any time you want during your day so it is not necessarily a breakfast shake even if it would be ideal to take it in the morning.

3. IsoPept by EHP LABS

Another nutritious, tasty and best protein for men is this IsoPept product that you will find it easy to add to your daily routine. You can choose between a chocolate flavor, a peanut butter flavor, a strawberry flavor or a sweet vanilla flavor and you will most likely find all of them extremely tasty. See which one suits your needs and preferences and have at least one shake a day with this mix before you do your workout. It will not only give you the energy you need during your workout but also the nutrients your body needs to stay healthy.

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Suhan Mahajan’s Top 5 Airfryer Recipes – Indian Style

Airfryers have been around for a while, from Philips to Prestige almost every company has introduced their version of the Airfryer. The main reason being the growing trend of oil free eating. We see more and more home cooks slowly move towards cooking complete oil free meals for their family keeping health in mind.

Usually every air fryer comes with a thick recipe book. But not many recipes in there suit the Indian palate... In this article we will not only talk about our favorite 5 recipes by our homecook Suhan Mahajan but we will also compare the airfryers available in the market today!

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There are two series of Prestige air fryers, we’ll speak about the more popular one Prestige PAF 3.0 G Air Fryer (2.2 L).

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The second airfryer we will be looking at is from wonderchef. This is one of their most popular models – The Wonderchef Prato Premium Air Fryer (2.5 L)

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3) Philips

It’s time for the Pioneer of this new technology, Philips, This is one of heir popular models- the Philips HD 9220/53 Air Fryer (0.8 L, White)

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1) Vrat/ Upwass Panner Tikka

Fasting in India is more of a feast! This protein packed paneer tikka recipe works perfectly well for an oil free vrat indulgence. The recipe is easy to make with basic 4 ingredients and Paneer. Full recipe Here : http://secretindianrecipe.com/recipe/upwass-panner-tikka

2) Masala peanuts

Masala peanuts are quintessential snack to go along with Tea or drinksThese are very easy to make anyways, but Suhan makes it even more easier and healthier using the Air fryer.

Full Recipe : http://secretindianrecipe.com/recipe/masala-peanuts

3) Kaju Shaped Namkeen (No kaju)

We love our namkeens – The mathris and chivdas. The only downside is all of these delicious namkeens are deep fried.. So here is an innovative recipe in the shape of cashew nuts nut made with maida in an airfryer.

Recipe: http://secretindianrecipe.com/recipe/homemade-kaju-namkeen-matar

4) Instant Semolina Vada

A yummy vada recipe that can be made in minutes... The most important part about making a vada is the soaking of lentils, this recipe completely omits that step. Here’s Suhan’s version of the South Indian Suji Vada! Recipe: http://secretindianrecipe.com/recipe/instant-semolina-vada

5) Chakli / Murukku Recipe

Murukku is definitely one of our favourite snacks. Here is an innovative air fryer recipe for this crisply little snack!

Recipe http://secretindianrecipe.com/recipe/chakli-murukku-recipe

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kristablogs · 5 years ago

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The history and mystery of America’s long-lost pickle sandwich

In this Depression-era stalwart, soft, chewy white bread (homemade or store-bought) is an ideal canvas for butter and pickles. (Jennifer May/)

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself why bread-and-butter pickles are called bread-and-butter pickles? “I thought they were called that because they’re sweeter and less vinegary,” a friend tells me. “You know, smooth as butter.”

I had never questioned their name either, but rather quietly, to myself, word-associated bread-and-butter with “reliable”—just like the idiom. What reliable pickles! Always perfect for snacking, on a burger, or chopped up in an egg salad. But no, that’s not quite right either.

After decades in the dark, a lightbulb went off when I read this passage in Amy Thielen’s The New Midwestern Table (Clarkson Potter, 2013), this month’s pick for the Saveur Cookbook Club:

I realized the answer may be in the name itself: bread-and-butter pickles. Sliced pickled cucumbers layered between two slices of buttered bread was, allegedly, a Depression-era staple, due to the low cost and high availability of those ingredients. I say allegedly because there aren’t many contemporary sources that can confirm this, and those that do mention the sandwich (the blog Cottage at the Crossroads, Chef John Mitzewich of Food Wishes, and Marisa McClellan in an old Serious Eats post) report it through hearsay: “Supposedly…”; “I’ve been told…”

Why is it so difficult to find a hard, veritable source for this theory that bread-and-butter pickles were named after a sandwich? Seems simple enough, if not glaringly obvious.

The Joy of Cooking does include a recipe for bread-and-butter pickles, but no bread-and-butter pickle sandwich. Tomato lovers can, however, find a peanut butter and tomato sandwich in Irma S. Rombauer’s tome of American cooking, as well as a peanut butter and bacon sandwich, which leads to another sandwich rabbithole one could go down: the peanut butter and pickle sandwich.

There are plenty of accounts of the PB&P. The Times wrote about it in 2012, and even provided a recipe. Later, a peanut butter and mayonnaise sandwich also circulated the Internet. When I asked Jed Portman, editor of Midwesterner, he said, “I wish I had something of value to share. I’ve heard of peanut butter and pickle sandwiches, but I’ve never had one—much less the butter variant, which is intriguing.”

When a quick Google search for “bread-and-butter pickle sandwich” led me to a recipe on Smitten Kitchen, my ears perked up. But alas, the matching keywords were in a comment by a user, not by Deb Perelman herself. “I LOVE B&Bs!” the reader writes. “I make sandwiches of them on buttered white bread.”

Perhaps this is the point: The story of the bread-and-butter pickle sandwich lives not on the page, but, as many of the best foods do, in orature (oral literature). Word of mouth. Comments sections. Message boards. Facebook groups. The only way to find its elusive history, then, is to ask around.

It seems so obvious, yet when I asked my friends and even threw out a call to Twitter and Instagram (“Do you know this sandwich?”—like a wanted ad), I got multiple responses from experienced food editors and writers who said, “No, and I feel robbed.” Many others exclaimed, “Yes! But peanut butter, not butter”; “Yes! But mayo, not butter”; “Yes! But cream cheese, not butter.” Not butter, not butter, not butter.

And then ... one of my readers, Jessica Wharton, showed up in my inbox like a unicorn: Yes, bread, butter, and pickles.

Though Wharton was raised on these sandwiches, even she doesn’t know where they come from. “It’s a recipe from my great-grandmother and her family,” she tells me in an email. “I grew up in a rural farm town in Connecticut, but Connecticut honestly doesn’t seem correct to me as an origin, especially since besides my family I don’t know anyone who eats these either. It’s a thing we’ve always had every July or August when the cucumbers in the garden are ready and there are tons, and you’re not really sure what to do with all of them.”

I imagine my search for the story behind bread-and-butter pickle sandwiches will continue after the publication of this piece, and in its comments section.

For now, eager to try one myself, I made a batch of Thielen’s refrigerator bread-and-butter pickles with curry powder. I cut up some mini cucumbers (often called pickling cucumbers) and salted them to draw out moisture and to preserve their crunch. To make the pickling brine, I combined white vinegar, sugar, ginger, garlic, chile, mustard seeds, and curry powder, and brought them to a boil in a saucepan. The spicy steam filled the kitchen, like aromatherapy. After rinsing the cucumbers and draining them thoroughly, I sliced up a red onion and added it to the bowl, followed by the hot, golden brine. I let my pickles cool slightly, then packed them in old kimchi jars that were lying around and put them in the fridge.

I could only wait a few hours before making myself The Sandwich. I popped a couple slices of brioche into the toaster for a few seconds, only to soften them up. Next, I spread unsalted, room-temperature butter on one side, then laid a single layer of pickles—“overlapping slices” as Thielen suggests—on the other slice, and joined them together. I took a bite...and promptly texted three of my closest friends.

“You have to try this.”

It’s such a rare pleasure, as an adult, to experience a new taste, especially one that changes your mind about food. Who knew that pickles, for instance, could taste so much fresher, crunchier, more nuanced—leagues above the neon-green store-bought ones? Even more so when you’ve added a hint of curry powder for savory warmth? Who knew that soft buttered bread, which is already sweet and comforting on its own, could partner so seamlessly with its exact opposite: sharp, crunchy pickles? Who knew that this was the food pairing I’ve been waiting for all along?

The two together—butter and pickles—remind me of a cucumber and mayo sandwich, sure, like the kind you’d eat at English tea. In fact, Wharton wrote me back days later, after confirming with her dad, that their family tradition did indeed come from a very old recipe for English tea sandwiches. It is an entirely different experience, though, when you pickle the cucumbers yourself and swap out the mayo for butter. Its taste is surprisingly multi-dimensional, yet balanced. Whether you’re having it for afternoon tea or for a grab-and-go farmhouse lunch, the bread-and-butter pickle sandwich is, truly, the food of royals.

Update: One of the first recorded uses of the phrase “bread-and-butter pickles” can be traced back to 1923, when Omar and Cora Fanning of Illinois registered for a trademark (since expired) on the logo for their family pickles. According to a 1996 issue of the Feingold News, “Mrs. Fanning worked out an agreement with a local grocer, who gave her groceries—including bread ‘n butter—in exchange for the pickles.” Other related trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office include “Betty Rae’s Bread & Butter Pickles” and “The Original Bread 'n Butter Pickles,” but no one owns just “bread and butter pickles.” Thank you to reader Nicolas Emerson for the tip.

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scootoaster · 5 years ago

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The history and mystery of America’s long-lost pickle sandwich

In this Depression-era stalwart, soft, chewy white bread (homemade or store-bought) is an ideal canvas for butter and pickles. (Jennifer May/)

After decades in the dark, a lightbulb went off when I read this passage in Amy Thielen’s The New Midwestern Table (Clarkson Potter, 2013), this month’s pick for the Saveur Cookbook Club:

Why is it so difficult to find a hard, veritable source for this theory that bread-and-butter pickles were named after a sandwich? Seems simple enough, if not glaringly obvious.

And then ... one of my readers, Jessica Wharton, showed up in my inbox like a unicorn: Yes, bread, butter, and pickles.

I imagine my search for the story behind bread-and-butter pickle sandwiches will continue after the publication of this piece, and in its comments section.

“You have to try this.”

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