#why is it called a pear salad

[theemporium]

just saw a tiktok and all I can say now is americans scare me

[luveline]

also if you’re still taking requests for some established relationship criminal minds fics…

could i possibly get spencer and his bombshell when she’s having issues with not getting as hungry as she usually does? like she eats her fill but her fill is less food than she normally eats? this is very self indulgent so feel free to skip 🙏

thank you for requesting <3 bombshell, fem

“Spencer, lovely?” 

Spencer believes that only occasionally do you use your powers of seduction against him. This stringing of words, Spencer, his name, rolling off of your tongue, and lovely, so quaint and said so nicely, how you’ve called out, that’s unintentional. That’s pure niceness. 

“What’s wrong?” he asks, getting up to find you. 

The point of you staying at Spencer’s apartment is to see you, why isn’t he seeing you? (Dramatic. He invites you to spend time here because you want to and he wants you, and whatever you do while you’re here is fine by him.) 

You’re in the kitchen peeling fruits. A whole fruit salad, green and red apples cut in small slices like prep for an apple-sugar crumble, peeled tangerine, strawberries, pear, grapes. “Nothing is wrong,” you sing-song. “Wait, why do you think that?” 

“No reason.” He sweeps as much of your mountain of peels and off cuts into his hand as he can and carries it to his mini compost bin. This’ll take some time. “You did call me, though?” 

“Yeah, I want your opinion.” You slice through another strawberry.

Spencer cleans the last of the peels away, rinses his hands, and creeps up on you. “Why are you drawing this out? Is it an important question? Don’t be nervous,” he says, wrapping his arms around you from behind. Your shoulder is soft where he presses his nose. 

“It’s not important, I just wanna know if you think it’s okay to melt some chocolate and drizzle it over the fruit. Is that greedy? Am I gonna go into a sugar overload?” 

“That’s not greedy.” Spencer laughs softly, kissing your cheek. 

You pull away from him, but only to look at him with your own smile. It’s one he’s starting to know rather well, the I love you smile, fond and indulgent at once. It makes you look like you’re gonna pinch his cheeks. 

“You’re hungry, right?” you ask. 

“Yeah, I am.” It’s a lot of fruit. Spencer doesn’t know exactly why he says it at that very moment, but he suggests, “How about we make a little pot for fondue instead. That way if we don’t eat it all now we can put the fruit back in the fridge.” 

“You just want me to feed you,” you tease. 

Spencer hadn’t thought about it, but the image is a pleasant one. “Fondue was invented purely for dessert purposes at first, no seduction involved.” 

“Let’s involve it anyway.” 

He grins. “Before or after we eat?” he asks lightly. 

You tell him before in a way that reminds him that you aren’t just his best friend but his twin flame, drawing him close to you, your hands fragrant with orange rind and the sweet strawberry juice staining your fingertips. You take his face into your hands as he holds your waist, and when you kiss him, he smiles the entire time. 

“It wasn’t just chocolate,” he says, pulling away. “It was cream and cherry liquor, too.” 

“We should try it one day.” 

Spencer resists the urge to grab your face and squeeze your cheeks. “Yeah, we will.” 

He melts some chocolate and heats a small round dish in the oven. He pours the chocolate into the dish and you, impressed, sing his praises as you make some lemonade slush in the blender. It’s a fresh, cold snack for a warmer day. You take it in the living room with the window wide open and the drapes drawn back, sunshine at your feet. 

Spencer pulls you into his lap as much as you’ll allow him on the couch, the coffee table dragged to be in front of you, the TV remote held hostage under your arm. You dip a slice of apple into chocolate and offer it to him.

Spencer accepts it. He finds, as the bowl empties, the chocolate cools, that you don’t seem to eat very much. He slows his grazing in case he’s being greedy, but after what could only be a handful of fruit you’re done, curling into his side and hugging his leg. Your attention is on the TV but your legs wiggle restlessly.

“Is something on your mind?” he asks. 

“I don’t feel very hungry.” 

“That’s okay. It was a lot of fruit, angel, we can wrap it up.” 

“I feel like my appetite is awful lately,” you lament, sitting up to tip back across his lap, your shoulders to his thighs, looking up at him with a frown. “Do I look like I’ve lost weight to you?” 

Spencer holds your cheek. “I haven’t noticed anything, are you worried?” he asks, rubbing the softest part of your cheek with his thumb. 

“I guess it’s not a bad thing?” You wince. 

“It’s not a bad thing if you don’t feel hungry, but you need to eat. Maybe we can just switch to some dense food for a while. Protein bars and nuts, stuff like that.” Spencer leans down to tap your noses together. You laugh under your breath. “Do you want to lose weight?” he asks, frowning. 

“Not really. I’d prefer not to.” 

“Okay, good. You’re perfect like this,” he says. “We can just make sure you get your intake through whatever means necessary until we figure out what’s changed. Maybe you’re just changing. We can start having smaller meals throughout the day. It’s better for digestion.” 

You reach for a curl, twisting it around your fingers. “I have an appetite for you, at least.” 

“That’s corny,” he says. 

“You love it, though.” 

Spencer pushes the ‘diminishing appetite’ search results from his head. He can worry later, when you’ve been well and thoroughly kissed. 

[puzzled-pegasus]

WoF tribe specific curses/exclaimations (some used in a sentence so you get a better sense of the impact lol)

*some of these are morbid so be warned*

SkyWings

"Flaming feathers, you scared the smoke out of me!"

"Holy fireballs, that's a lot of treasure!"

"Leaping sheep, how long have you been standing there?"

"Smoke and fire, what happened to all my deer jerky?"

"Moons on fire, what in Pyrrhia's peaks were you thinking?"

"Corpses in a canyon, what happened to your arm?"

"SeaWing's salty scales, what did you put in this drink?"

SandWings

"Snakes on a rock, why do we still have that horrible thing?"

"Ravens and crows, what am I going to do with you?"

"Son of a one legged camel! Argh, I thought I told you to close the window screen!!"

"Oh, sweet prickly pears."

"King Cobra's teeth."

"Blister's burning tail, it's hot out here even for me!"

"Blue desert sky, I hate when he does that."

"Queen's cloaca, next you're going to tell me it's wrong to steal other dragons' purses if they leave them unattended."

SeaWings

"Jellyfish sting, have some tact for reef's sake!"

"Oysters on the half shell, you need a breath mint."

"Woo, slippery sardines, you make a good margarita!"

"Cuttlefish guts, what a thing to say to someone!"

"Mullet down my gullet, why is it always me that has to take care of things?"

"Sweet Prince Albatross, what the herring is going on here?"

"What in the Mariana Trench?"

NightWings

"By all the stars!"

"Darkstalker's teeth, don't sneak up on me like that!"

"Falling stars, that's a big fruit!"

"Moons curse it!"

"Venomous vultures...what happened here?"

"Queen's fire, be careful with that!"

"Burning IceWings, I thought I told you not to touch my notes!"

MudWings

"Well, cut off my wings and call me a crocodile, I never thought I'd see you again!"

"Oh, catfish whiskers, I can't believe I let it burn!"

"Now, where in Pyrrhia's green swamps did I put those onions?"

"Peas and carrots, darlin', what happened to you?"

"Cattails in the clay, what are you doing aggravating my poor bees?"

"Oh, for goose's sake!"

RainWings

"Ow, green and orange, that hurt!"

"Vipers and anacondas!"

"Sky full of spiders, you NightWings are bummers."

"Howling monkeys, stop that horrible noise!"

"Great green sloths, what could you possibly need so badly that I have to stop my sun time?"

"Sweet tangerine."

IceWings

"What in the name of the Great Ice Dragon?"

"Freezing moons."

"Frosted flames, is that a firescales?"

"Blue ice."

"Beluga's blubber, you dragonets ask too many questions."

"Silver horns, that's a big polar bear."

"Darkstalker's dagger!"

HiveWings

"Son of a bee!"

"If I see one more STINGING pen where it's not supposed to be, I swear to STINGING CLEARSIGHT---!"

"Bloodsucking flies, this place looks awful!"

"Oh, for Wasp's sake!"

"Royal jelly on bee bread toast, I can't believe you."

"Clearsight's book!"

LeafWings

"Coca leaf salad, you've all gone nuts."

"Holy tomato!"

"Dragon blood sap..."

"Jolly jaguars, that can't be good."

"Murderous mushrooms, where did she go?"

SilkWings

SilkWings don't curse, silly! :)

[radioactivepeasant]

Fic Prompts: Free Day Thursday

(Picks up where Viper left off)

"You know you've got like a whole bucket of cactus paddles down there?"

Jak sauntered back into the throne room from the hidden door and tossed Damas a sealed bag of roasted crickets.

"I should hope it's a full bucket, considering I picked those this morning."

Damas pulled out one of the cooked insects, plucked off the legs, and popped the rest into his mouth.

"You don't eat the legs?"

Jak draped himself over the edge of the throne to snatch a handful of crickets from the bag.

"They get stuck in my teeth," Damas complained, "I save them for my birds."

Daxter snickered. "Even Pecker?"

"If Pecker doesn't like the food, he's free to fly back to Onin," replied the king with an almost mischievous look.

"Oye, you didn't mess with anything in the kitchens, did you? The head cook is...tetchy."

"She's a miserable old cuss and she threw a knife at me," Jak said indignantly.

"She throws knives at everyone. You're lucky it was only a knife."

Around another mouthful of crickets, Jak made an appalled expression. "What else does she throw?!"

Damas grimaced and rubbed his forehead as if remembering an old injury. "Whatever is closest. Pans. Porridge. Whole onions. Cactus paddles with the spines still on."

Daxter started to come closer, but glanced at the dead snake still decorating the dais and thought better of it. "Hey, Jak doesn't need to go to the kitchens to experience that! All he has to do is get distracted while on the Leaper again and he'll have a mouth full of prickly-pear!"

"That wasn't my fault!" Jak protested hotly.

Damas raised a brow. "Oh? I hadn't heard about this one."

Hoping to avoid retelling the story, Jak quickly changed the subject.

"Wait, can you actually eat cactus?" he demanded.

He moved to sit cross-legged directly in front of the throne, and began examining the viper's mouth to get an idea of how to harvest the fangs later. Absentmindedly, he reached a hand back behind him, and was too deep in focus mode to register that this wasn't Daxter or Keira he was non-verbally bumming snacks off of. Nonetheless, Damas made a goodnatured scoff and placed several more crickets in his hand.

"You can eat specific kinds of cactus," Damas clarified. By the emphasis he placed on "specific", it was fairly obvious he was anticipating Jak trying to eat random cacti in town.

"Only the ones with the paddles like you saw, understand?"

"Sure, sure." Jak brushed this off. "But what do you make with them, though?"

Damas inspected the bag of crickets and sealed it back up to ensure that they would have some snacks during the coming meetings. "You use them for just about anything you need a vegetable for, honestly. I tend to grill them with lemon. Some people boil them for salads. Sig's mother is known in the East Quarter for frying it in batter and selling it in little cups."

"Ooh! We still haven't met Sig's ma!" Daxter chirped. He grinned wickedly. "We should ask her about Sig's embarrassing baby stories."

"She has no shortage of them," Damas agreed.

Daxter glanced back at Jak, happily munching crickets, and shuddered.

"On a scale of one to "Jak eats things raw if he can't figure out how to cook them", how hard is it to cook?"

Jak looked insulted. Damas snorted.

"After the afternoon appointments, I'll teach you one of the simpler methods. You won't need much- Jak, don't touch the fangs. We still need the evidence intact."

"I was just looking!" Jak defended.

"With your hands?"

With a gusty sigh, the teenager scooted back to the right of Damas’s seat. He looked a little cross, but it faded soon enough.

"What appointments do you have, anyway?"

Damas stood up to stretch. Precursors knew he wouldn't get a chance in the next few hours.

"Third bell after noon through fifth bell is reserved for Arbitration Court," he said. "Which is why I do not usually call you during those hours. My job as king is to uphold the safety of my people, ensure the continued functioning of the Beacon and the water filtration system, mediate disputes not serious enough for the Arena, and enforce laws agreed upon by myself and my council."

Jak made a face. "That sounds like a lot of being stuck inside."

Dryly, Damas asked, "Why do you think I planted an entire grove of date palms in here? I would have died of boredom years ago if I did not."

He turned to fix both boys with a stern look.

"Out of respect for your fellow Spargans, try not to fidget during Arbitration Court unless you notice something suspicious. After five is a monthly meeting with the northern clifftop farmers to discuss rent payments."

"You rent farmland?"

"They rent from me," corrected Damas. "I didn't clear boulders until my hands bled just to abandon my land when I became king."

Jak blinked. "Fair enough. Man, we should've charged Sandover rent, Dax."

"Pal, they thought we owed them compensation for being allowed to sleep on their porches and eat a bare minimum of their food," Daxter pointed out sourly.

He caught a troubled frown on Damas’s face after the statement.

"Hm. I would like your attention to be on the visitors most during the rent meeting and the council meeting after evening meal. If anyone has a problem with me, specifically, that's likely where they'll turn up."

Jak eyed the snake again. "And if they blow their cover, I get to take 'em out, right?"

"No." Damas narrowed his eyes and pointed at Jak as he sat down again. "I need to determine how far the plot goes. No killing the assassin or accomplices."

"What about after?" Jak pressed.

"I'm the aggrieved party, I'm the one who deals with them," Damas said in mild reproof.

Jak folded his arms. "I dunno, we're feeling pretty aggrieved, right Daxter?"

"Positively outraged," Daxter added, sounding more bored than offended. "More Jak than me, but he's the sensitive type. You know him."

"Yes," Damas said, shaking his head with a small smile, "Yes I do. The answer is still "no", Jak."

Jak huffed and settled more comfortably against the throne. "You never let me do anything fun," he joked.

"I don't, I really don't." Damas reached over to prod the back of Jak's head affectionately.

"I'm a horrible, mean, adult who only lets you risk life and limb four days out of the week instead of every three hours."

"The folks in Haven would think that was the worst kind of tyranny, not being able to make us do all their work for them," Daxter scoffed.

The lift began to rattle, and Damas cleared his throat.

"Well, back to work. Eyes open, my boys. Let us see if we can't catch a would-be assassin. Jak, don't touch the fangs."

"I wasn't!" Jak protested.

Neither of his companions looked convinced.

[fantasticenthusiasttale]

Donald being an innocent baby, Scrooge being his parent and Chaos (part 1)

Hi! I made a "scanlation" from this comic I have, I don't found its in INDUCKS, but is called "A Abóbora Mágica" ("The Magic Pumpkin", I tried) and made by Bruno Sarda and drawn by Marco Meloni. I know it's a halloween comic and I should scan a comic about carnival in february, and I'll do this still in that month :,)

("" for thoughts)

Enjoy :)

Donald: So I have to transform this land's slice beside the Money Bin in a vegetable garden?

Scrooge: That's it! Then I'll have fresh vegetables every day... And I'll save money in the Duckworth's salad!

Scrooge: Who knows that you don't find a space until to cultivate a big and beautiful pumpkin to Halloween?

Donald: Hmpf! Will have a party here?

Scrooge: It's 50.000 dollars! And the free advertising to my food products!

Donald: Yeah... And why I should effort myself to get all of these things to you?

Scrooge: Your overdue debts are enough to answer? Or we have to talk about the debts that are expiring?

Scrooge: Excellent! I see you came to your senses!

Weeks later...

Scrooge: Congratulations, Donald! The leaves are mellowy and verdurous!

Donald: Hmpf! I'm making miracles with the miserable budget you gave me to the seeds and the fertilizers! Even the water is rationed!

Scrooge: Complainer nephew! I already told you I can open more the wallet... uh... a little...

Scrooge: ... But only to the pumpkin!

Donald: Stop! I want to make you a surprise!

Scrooge: Bah! The contest judges are who have to be surprised tomorrow! Now, if I don't win, who will have a shocking surprise...

Scrooge: ... Will be your melon head!

Donald: The true is...

Donald: "... All I got is this little pumpkin!

Donald: "I took care of its with so many care and attention, but it worked nothing!"

Donald: "All I can do now is appeal to the fair! Isn't that honest, but..."

Lady: A duck so young and handsome... And so sulky!

Lady: Why are you like that?

Donald: If I don't transform my little pumpkin in a big fruit until tomorrow, I'm dead!

Lady: So I'll help you! See these fruits?

Donald: Wow! I never saw apples and pears that beautiful!

Lady: All merit of my potent fertilizer! Take it, take it as a gift! Sprinkle this over your pumpkin and tomorrow you won't even recognize it!

Donald: Thank you! If it works, tomorrow I'll come back here to buy all your fruits!

Lady: "Ih, ih! Tomorrow you won't find me here, Donald..."

Magica: "If my plan works, I'll be on Vesuvius with the precious Number One!"

At that night...

Donald: "Until now, nothing! But I still have hope that it will work!"

People in the streets: Boo! (Laughs)

Donald: "I better sleep here! Will someone envious covet my pumpkin..."

Magica: "Damn it! For this I did not expect! In a little while the pumpkin will come into action and I didn't want anyone to see!"

Magica: "Ah! I should imagine that this lazy soon falls asleep! And just in time, apparently!"

Indeed, a branch of the plant begins to extend towards the Money Bin... It enters through the window... and arrives at Number One!

Magica: Hurra! It worked out! I'll get it!

Magica: Yeah... spying on Scrooge through the crystal ball yielded me a fruit! Ih, ih!

Magica: If I hadn't seen him talk about this stupid contest... I wouldn't have thought of this plan!

Donald: Huh? What was that? Hm... My tools! Open your eyes, Donald!

Donald: Oh! The pumpkin turned out beautiful! Now it has a chance!

Donald: It's better not to risk it... I'll hold on to its!

Magica: "Damn Donald did me a favor by planting garlic in that garden! I can't even get close!"

Magica: "Patience! I'll make him hand me the pumpkin himself!"

Magica: In the morning, when the contest manager arrives to pick the pumpkin... I'll just have to take her place... with a short-lived spell!

Donald: Ah, finally!

Magica: What a beauty! There's a lot of chance to win! Put it in the pushcart! I will gladly take it! Ih, ih!

Donald: It's for now!

Scrooge: AAAH!

(That story have 17 pages, the part 2 will be here later)

[werewolfbansheelove]

Home (School Sets)

In preparation for an interview with Splits Magazine, Sue had her two new cheearleaders in her office. 

Sue: Ladies, what we have here is a grade-A dilemma. Mercedes, your vocal cords have had more fantastic runs than a Kenyan track team but that look simply will not do. At first I thought it was a subtle homage to yours truly but now I fear it’s some sort of ironic comment. 

Mercedes: Ms. Sylvester, I’m just not comfortable in those Cheerios skirts. They don’t fit me right.

Kurt: Mercedes, you shouldn’t feel embarrassed about your body.

Mercedes: Embarrassed? No, no. I’m worried about showing too much skin and causing a sex riot. 

The two best friends laugh and twirled their fingers. 

Sue: How do you two not have a show on Bravo? Here’s the skinny. Splits magazine, after much campaigning by one Sue Sylvester has named me cheerleading coach of the last 2,000 years. In seven days reporter Tracy Pendergrass will arrive on campus and my new star singer will have lost 10 pounds and be in a gender-appropriate cheerleading uniform or she is off the team.

Kurt (shock): Ten pounds? Are you serious? 

Sue: You could lose a few too, kiddo. You got hips like a pear. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to put in a call to the Ohio secretary of state notifying them I will no longer be carrying photo I.D. You know why? People should know who I am.

(TITLE CARD) 

–—–—

In the Staff lunch room, Will approach the coach quite angry. 

Will: Sue! We need to talk. The auditorium is padlocked!

Sue: Well, that’s curious. Did you check the sign-up sheet?

Will: What sign-up sheet?

Sue: Why, the one I keep right here in my waistband, William. Let’s see. Yeah, I’ve got the entire week booked solid. Got a big magazine feature coming up and it’s a little chilly for my girls to be practicing outdoors.

Will: Yeah? Well, let’s see what Figgins has to say about this.

Sue: Oh, I’m sure Figgins will just mumble something nervously and then pretend to take a call. I happen to be blackmailing him.

—–—–

In the choir room, Will sat on a stool in front of the kids.

Will: Um, all right, I have one final announcement before we all leave. We can't use the auditorium for the next week.

Finn: But that’s garbage. How are we supposed to practice for regionals without the auditorium?

Will: The Cheerios need it to practice in. There’s nothing I can do.

Rachel: I recommend a sit-in.

Puck:  I recommend we torch the place.   That got half of the members to smile. 

Will: No. Look, we’ve all faced adversity before and come out stronger on the other end. I’m gonna check out a few off-site locations for us to use just for the week. I promise I’ll find us a new home. 

The school rang and everyone got out their seats. But Kurt approached Finn. 

Kurt: Oh, Finn! I wanted your opinion on this. It’s a swatch board. I’m redecorating my bedroom. Kind of going for a hunting lodge meets Tom Ford's place in Bel Air. I was hoping you could help me out with the hunting lodge part.

Finn: I live in a closet. There’s cowboy wallpaper on the walls.

Kurt: Oh.

Finn (points to a mix of blue and hey sheet.): But I guess that one's nice.

Kurt: Toile? I always pegged you as a chinoisserie type.

Finn walked away from him but Kurt smirked. 

–—–—

In the cafeteria, Kurt watched Mercedes getting her food. 

Kurt: Mercedes.

Mercedes: This is healthy. Chicken breast and a salad, dressing on the side.

Kurt: You have a week to lose 10 pounds. It’s like having to lose one of my butt cheeks. Look at what I’m eating. Peeled celery and for breakfast I had Splenda. Look, Mercedes, now that we’re cheerleaders, we’re finally part of the in crowd. We have a place at the table. We don’t have to beg underneath for scraps of attention.  (Sighs): Don’t screw it up. (Walking away.) 

Brittany: I’m pretty sure my cat's been reading my diary.

Mercedes (approaching the cheerleaders): Hey, guys. Can I ask you something? How do you manage to stay so skinny?

Santana and Brittany grabbed their water bottles. 

Santana: The Sue Sylvester Master Cleanse.

(Sue: Water, maple syrup for glucose, lemon for acid, cayenne pepper- irritate the bowels and a dash of ipecac- a vomiting agent. I haven’t had a solid meal since 1987.) 

Brittany: Sometimes I add a teaspoon of sand.

Mercedes: That can’t be healthy.

Santana: Who cares? You can either feel terrible and look great or get kicked off the team when that reporter gets here.

Mercedes left her lunch but a blonde was watching the whole thing. 

–——–—

In Sue's office...

Becky: I lost two pounds, Coach.

Sue: Well, Becky, you are assimilating beautifully. Instead of being different and an outcast you’re just like every other teenage girl in America sadly obsessed with vanity. Before you know it you’ll be leaving baggies of upchuck in your parents'linen closet. Congrats. I’m proud of you, kid.

Becky: Thanks, Coach.

Sue: You betcha. Next! 

Mercedes stepped up next. 

Sue: Hey, you’re still in your track uniform.

Mercedes: Yep, and I’m ready for my midweek weigh-in. I’ve been eating very well and walking everywhere and- 

Sue cut in: Well, climb aboard. Let’s see how many "libbies" you lost. (She did just that) Well, look at that, Mercedes. You gained two pounds. 

Mercedes (shocked): What? That's impossible!

Sue: Look, I’m gonna break it down for you. You have four days to lose the weight, get yourself in a uniform, or you’re out.

Mercedes: What am I gonna do?

Sue: Well, you might try dropping the attitude. I’m sure there’s a pound or two in that. You know, with the Cheerios we have only one lesson, and it’s a very simple lesson. You do whatever it takes. 

Mercedes frowned and stepped off the scale. The School Bell Rings.  Sue: Next!

–—–—–

Finn walked well ran to Kurt. 

Finn: Kurt! Hey! What the hell's going on with our parents? When did they even meet each other?

Kurt: Parent-teacher conference night, about a month ago.

Kurt (Voiceover:) I always accompany my father to those conferences to act as translator.

Burt picked up a cookie but Kurt slapped it out of his hand. Burt: How do you know this is not organic?

Kurt: Because you can see the logo. It’s encrusted in the cookie. 

Kurt (voiceover:) Fate brought them together.

Kurt lead Burt when Carole led into the classroom. Kurt: Dad!  Meet Carole Hudson. Ms. Hudson, my father, Burt Hummel. You both have dead spouses. Maybe you should talk.

Burt: I was just saying to a friend that acid wash should make a comeback.

He was referring to her jacket. Carole: Oh. Really and who said it ever left?

Kurt (voiceover:) It was an instant connection.

Finn: That’s impossible.

Kurt: Nothing is impossible when it comes to love. Haven’t you noticed anything different about your mom? New clothes, new makeup, a haircut that doesn’t look like it was styled by the Amish. Who do you think "Pretty Woman"-ed her up?  Has she started selling the furniture yet?

Finn: Yeah, yeah. She got rid of her old bedroom set and she tried to sell my dad's chair, but I stopped her. How do you even know that?

Kurt: People our parents' age don’t wait around for love to bloom. They know what they want. You and I will be roommates, with Mom and Dad cohabitating upstairs by midterms. 

Finn (shook his head) : No way.

Kurt: Give in to the inevitable, Finn. I want us to decide how to redecorate our room together. That’s why I asked you about the swatches. And don’t sweat that old chair. I have a lovely chaise picked out.

Finn: Look, screw y-your swatches and your-your "chez."

Kurt: Chaise. 

Finn: Whatever! I like my house, I’m not moving, and she’s not selling that damn chair! 

–—–——–

In the choir room, Will told everyone where they were going to practice. 

Tina: A roller rink?

Santana: Weren’t those outlawed in, like, 1981 for being totally lame?

Will: Come on, guys. Where’s your sense of adventure? The space is great and April is giving it to us to practice in for free.

Kurt (raising his hand): Mr. Schue? If I may? The New Directions is clearly a club with a dearth of direction. Rachel and Jesse refuse to accept that all of us would rather die before we allow them to become the next Beyonce and Jay-Z and Finn's mother's romance with my father is sending him into a wholly unnecessary tailspin of despair. (Hands papers to Will that he gives out.) What we all need right now is to explore the idea of a sense of place and how if we find that place within we will get that happy ending. 

Kurt looked to the piano player. Kurt: Brad, B flat. 

Kurt: A chair is still a chair, even when there’s no one sitting there. But a chair is not a house and a house is not a home. When there’s no one there to hold you tight and no one there, you can kiss good night. 

A room is still a room, even when there's nothing there but gloom. But a room is not a house and a house is not a home. When the two of us are far apart and one of us has a broken heart

(Finn at home was sitting in front of his dad's chair. Finn: Now and then I call your name and suddenly your face appears. But it's just a crazy game and when it end it ends in tears.)

Kurt: So darling have a heart, Don’t let one mistake keep us apart. I’m not meant to live alone, turn this house into a home. When I climb the stair and turn the key. Oh, please be there still in love with me.

Kurt looked away from the group. 

–—–——

In the cafeteria, Mercedes was frustrated to no end.  Tina: Do you want half of my peppermint patty?

Mercedes: No. I don’t put junk in my body.

Artie: Why are you doing this? We like you no matter how you look.

Tina: And those shake diets are really unhealthy.

Artie: They also don’t really work. As soon as you go off them, you gain back the weight you lost.

Mercedes slammed her hands on the lunch table.   Mercedes: You know what? I don’t want to hear it! You have no idea how much I’m sacrificing to be a Cheerio, to look fantastic to finally fit in at this school. 

Mercedes then started to imagine her friends as food. 

Tina: We were just trying to look out for you.                     She was ice cream. 

Artie: We just want you to be healthy.    He was a piece of pie. 

Mercedes: Stop getting all up in my face, telling me what I can and cannot do and I’m really hungry, so stop trying to get me to eat you!

Artie: Hold up. Did she just say she wanted to eat us?      

Mercedes walked away but saw Rachel and Jesse. 

Rachel: The point is that Fanny Brice is the most iconic role...     Rachel was a cupcake and Jesse was a burger. 

Mercedes: Aw, damn.      Then she fainted. 

––—–—

School Nurse: Hmm. Your blood pressure's low. Maybe that’s why you fainted. Your mom will be here soon. I’ll go and get you some ginger ale.

When she left, Quinn was there and approached the girl. Mercedes: Thanks. I’m not hungry.

Quinn: Yes, you are. You’re starving. I know. I’ve been there. Did all the other kids start looking like food right before you fainted?

Mercedes (a bit shocked): Yeah. How'd you know?

Quinn: Been there. Eat the granola bar.

Mercedes took the bar. Mercedes: Why are you being so nice to me? I can’t remember the last time you said two words to me that weren't "you" and "suck."

Quinn: Cause I was you- scared. Hating myself for eating a cookie. But I got over it.

Mercedes: Yeah, of course you did, Miss Pretty Blonde With the White Girl Ass.

Quinn: When you start eating for somebody else... so that they can grow and be healthy your relationship to food changes. What I realized is that if I’m so willing to eat right to take care of this baby why am I not willing to do it for myself? You are so lucky. You’ve always been at home in your body. Don’t let Ms. Sylvester take that away from you.

Mercedes begins to tear up. Mercedes: I’m so embarrassed. This isn’t me. How did I become this person?

Quinn: You are beautiful. You know that. I’m gonna stay here with you until your mom comes, okay? 

–—–—––

Kurt approached Finn at his locker. 

Kurt: Finn, we need to talk. (Finn looks to him.) We have to break up our parents immediately. I screwed up. I feel like the guy who set up Liza and David Gest. 

Finn: It hurt you, didn’t it? When I was talking sports with your dad and stuff.  I could tell that you were-

Kurt: Left out? Invisible?

Finn: Yeah. I don’t like that my mom's forgetting about my dad. It’s up to me to keep his memory alive and I don’t want to move in with you. No offense.

Kurt: None taken. So we put an end to them. Agreed?

Finn: Agreed. 

–—–—––

In the gymnasium, it was time for the pep rally. Sue approached the journalist from Splits Magazine and sat down beside him. 

Sue: Well, with a name like Tracy, I assumed you were a lady.

Tracy: Quite a turnout for a pep rally.

Sue: On assembly days, I arrange for the rest of the school to be fumigated leaving the gymnasium the only place with breathable air. (Tracy didn’t laugh or chuckled)  Come on. That was clever. You might want to start writing down my little bon mots. I’m gonna be dropping some beauties on you. 

Tracy: You know, this is just a freelance job. I was short-listed for the Pulitzer last year for my Newsweek piece on high school athletes going pro.

Sue: So my cover story isn’t a fluff piece?

Tracy: Nope. Hard-hitting investigation.

The Cheerios came out with the crowd cheering so loud, Kurt waved to the crowd but mostly to his friends. 

Sue: Feast your ears on this smokin' intro. In a few seconds, so important to build the tension.

Mercedes came out but Kurt was so confused so he looked to Brittany.        Kurt: What is she doing?    Brittany just shrugged. 

Mercedes took hold of the microphone and spoke into it.  Mercedes: Hey, guys. I’m Mercedes Jones. (Exhales) So most of you know Cheerios is about perfection and winning looking hot and being popular. 

Sue: Still building the tension. 

Mercedes: Well, I think that it should be about something different. How many of you at this school feel fat? (Some people raised their hands like Quinn was one of them.) How many of you feel like maybe you’re not worth very much? Or you’re ugly, or you have too many pimples and not enough friends? (Some more people raised their hands like Jesse, Tina and Artie) Well, I felt all those things about myself at one time or another. Hell, I felt most of those things about myself today and that just ain’t right. And we’ve got something to say about it and if you like what we have to say come down here and sing it with us.

Mercedes: Ooooooooh yeah, yeah, oh, oh, oh, yeah, every day is so wonderful and suddenly it’s hard to breathe. Now and then I get insecure from all the pain, I’m so ashamed

I am beautiful no matter what they say, words can’t bring me down. I am beautiful in every single way, yes, words can’t bring me down, oh no So, don’t you bring me down today

The cheerios turned around and joined in with the singing.

WMHS Students: No matter what we do

Mercedes and WMHS Students: No matter what we do

WMHS Students: No matter what we say

Mercedes and WMHS Students: No matter what we say

WMHS Students: We’re the song that's outta tune Full of beautiful mistakes

Mercedes: Yeah yeah, yeah, yeah yeah, yeah

WMHS Students: And everywhere we go

Mercedes: And everywhere we go

WMHS Students: The sun will always shine (Mercedes: The sun will always, always shine) But tomorrow we might awake over on the other side

Mercedes and WMHS Students: Cause we are beautiful no matter what they say. Yes, words won't bring us down (Mercedes: Oh, no, oh, oh, oh) We are beautiful in every single way Yes, words can’t bring us down (Mercedes: Oh, oh, oh)

Mercedes: So don’t you bring me down today oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Don’t you bring me down today

Everyone applauded so loud and cheered loudly as well. 

Tracy: We can finish this interview in your office tomorrow.

Kurt approached her and touched her shoulder. Kurt: Thank you. I was wrong.   The two hugged. 

–—––—–

Sue entered her office with Tracy already there. Sue: Mr. Pendergrass, let me explain.

Tracy: Just have a seat.

Sue: Oh. Not used to taking orders in my own office. She sat down on her chair. 

Tracy: Sue, when I met you I instantly disliked you. You’re bossy, insulting, and the fact that twice you called me Rerun makes me think you’re a little racist. I came here to write a piece that would expose you as a coward and a cheat. I could not have been more wrong.

Sue: Beg your pardon?

Tracy: You got every shape and size Cheerio up there singing about empowerment and inclusion telling everyone it’s okay to be exactly the person you are. You’re a visionary, and I think redefining cheerleading. Bravo.

Sue: Well, thank you, uh, Mr. Pendergrass. I can’t say I’m surprised. Um, you know, I work so hard to get my girls feeling good about themselves  because it’s what's inside that counts.

Tracy: It’s an honor, Coach.  (He stood up and shook her hand.) When this hits the stands, it could mean big things for you. 

Once he left, Sue was relieved. 

—––——

April and Will were in the choir room, Will was shocked by what he was hearing. 

Will: I don’t know what to say.

April: Just say congratulations. I took your advice. I went home, I told Buddy that if he wanted to keep me around he had to ditch the old lady and give yours truly the top job and then he died. (Laughs) One of his eyes went all funny and he had a stroke right in front of me. 

Will: Geez, April, are you okay?

April: Okay? I’m rich! The ol' battle-ax was afraid I’d go to the Lima Times so she shut me up to the tune of $2 million.

They both laughed. Will: What?

April: So I’m sobering up and I’m heading to the Broadway, Will. I haven’t had a drink in 45 minutes. I’m going to take my hush money and I’m going to mount the first-ever all-white production of The Wiz.

Will: Okay. [Chuckles]

April: I’ve got you to thank.

All the glee members came into the room. 

Rachel eagerly smiled: Did you tell him yet?

Will: Tell me what?

April: That I bought y'all the auditorium.

They applause and cheers for her. Will: What?

April: I wrote ol' Figgins a check this morning. It’s now called the April Rhodes Civic Pavilion.

Will: I- I don’t know what to say.

Rcahel: We’ve got that covered.

That leads them to auditorium for a performance from the musical. 

April (New Directions): When I think of home, I think of a place, where there’s love overflowing. I wish I was home, I wish I was back there with the things I’ve been knowing. Wind that makes the tall grass bend into leaning, suddenly the raindrops that fall have a meaning. Sprinkling the scene makes it all clean.

Maybe there's a chance for me to go back, now that I have some direction. It sure would be nice to be back home, where there's love and affection. Then just maybe I can convince time to slow up. Giving me enough time in my life to grow up, time be my friend (Let me start again) let me start again. 

Living here in this brand new realm (Brand new realm) might be a fantasy, ohh (Fantasy, ohh). But it taught me to love, so it’s real, real, real to me. And I’ve learned we must look, look inside our hearts to find. Yeah, a world full of love (World full of love) Like yours, like mine (Like mine)

April with New Directions: Like home! Home!

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Astute readers may have noticed that most of the posts this week have featured recipes for canning peaches. That's because August is National Peach Month! To close out the week, here's a book from the California Canning Peach Industry with recipes that use peaches - specifically canned ones. Here's a small selection of recipes and some fun facts for your enjoyment of this wonderful fruit!

The Browne Popular Culture Library (BPCL), founded in 1969, is the most comprehensive archive of its kind in the United States.  Our focus and mission is to acquire and preserve research materials on American Popular Culture (post 1876) for curricular and research use. Visit our website at https://www.bgsu.edu/library/pcl.html.

101 Answers to a Thousand and One Meal-Planning Problems

Does ever a day go by that you don't ask yourself, "What shall we have for dessert tonight?" or "What kind of salad can I make for dinner?" or "How can I dress up a thrifty meat loaf?" You know all the questions! But if you want easy, ever-popular, ever-thrifty answers, then turn to Peaches.

Not that we are suggesting you serve Peaches three times a-day, seven days a week! What we do say, is that you can solve almost any menu problem, anytime, with this cheerful, golden and economical fruit.

That's why this little book has been written—to help you with your every-clay-and-Sunday meal planning, and to remind you at the same time of the dozens of good things that can be served up in a jiffy or two with California Canned Peaches as the important ingredient. Right from the can, of course, they make a never-failing dessert. But that is just the beginning! The rest of the story is told in the pages that follow.

We hope you'll enjoy the recipes, menus and other suggestions. And we are sure you'll realize that it's a good idea always to keep plenty of Canned Peaches on hand—at least a couple of cans of both the Sliced and Halves. You'll find them about the best menu insurance you can imagine!

Canned Fruits for Salad and Fruit Cocktail, in which California Peaches are an important item, are likewise called for frequently in the menus and recipe-suggestions that follow. You will find these ready-to-serve fruity mixtures a great convenience in dressing up many a dinner and luncheon.

A Few More Facts Worth Knowing

—that the Peaches packed by California canners are selected from the best California strains and are specially developed and specially grown for canning pur-poses—best for looks, best for taste, best for food.

—that California Cling Peaches are available everywhere in Halves and Sliced; and, in some stores, as whole, spiced, sweet pickled or in other special forms.

—that you can buy either Halves or Sliced in various sizes (and un-der various brands) to suit your convenience. The large or No. 2 can contains approximately 3M cups of fruit and syrup; the me-dium or No. 2 can contains approximately 2M cups; and the small or No. 1 can contains approximately 2 cups.*

*United Stales Department of Agriculture —Miscellaneous Publication No. 193.

—that Fruit Cocktail is a blend of diced California Peaches, pears and pineapple along with seedless grapes and Maraschino cherries—ready to serve.

—that Fruits for Salad is a conve-nient combination of California Peaches, pears, apricots, pineapple and Maraschino cherries in pieces of suitable sizes, canned in a de-licious syrup—ready for instant use.

—that Canned Peaches are a source of vitamins A, B, and C;** that the edible nutrients are carbohydrates (10.8%), proteins (.7%) and fats (.1%)**.

—that California Canned Peaches are one of the most economical, yet most popular of all canned foods—and may be bought in any grocery store in the country.

** Sherman: Chemistry of Food and Nutrition, 4th Edition

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Aww Pisaeng. Max be his bestie.

Oh no. That's Pisaengs mom isn't it?

His marriage to Pear is a sham in the future and always was. I'm calling it now.

I LOVE PEAR. At this point, I'd marry her.

Oh no. Pisaeng told Pear didn't he?

Pear, love, he's outside cause he's upset.

Max is so over Kawi and Pisawng lmao

Yep, called that was his mom.

Man Max can read a room lmao

Hahaha yes Max ask him. Max got him pegged.

Oh this dude can just fuck right off

Oh Kawi. Oh I'm gonna cry.

Maybe just a little drunk lol

Oh no. Kawi you are drunk this is a bad idea

Omg. Of course. 🤦‍♀️

Awww Pisaeng, that was so cuuute.

NO FUCK THIS PEAR YOU ARE TOO GOOD FOR THIS ASSHOLE.

It must be love, Pisaeng keeps touching Kawi's dirty socks lol

Uhhhh fellas Kawi is very drunk, I'm uncomfortable.

Omfg is he asleep????

Oh no his mom is home.

OH NO. don't make me hate you, Pisaeng's mom.STOP IT. LET HIM BE.

PEAR STAY AWAY FROM HIM.

Pear don't do something stupid.

WHAT THE FUCK GLASSES GUY??? WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK? WHAT GIVES YOU THE RIGHT TO COMMENT ON ANOTHER PERSON'S POSSIBLE SEXUALITY? I HATE HIM.

Wait wtf? Pisaeng isn't gonna beleuve that, right? RIGHT?

Oh haha kiss flashback counter enabled.

OH MY GOD IN FRONT OF HIS MOTHER'S SALAD

awww pisaeng

Awwwwwww Kawi, you are killing me.

Yay Pear's dad!

Ugggh, why such a cliffhanger when I have to stop for the night?

Awww balcony scene is cuuuute

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Get ready to peel back the layers of laughter with these fruit jokes! Packed with fruity fun and puns, these jokes are perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking to brighten someone's day or just want to add a splash of humor to your conversations, these jokes are a-peeling! Time to Get Juicy! What did the grape do when it got stepped on? Nothing, it just let out a little wine! Why did the orange stop? It ran out of juice! What did the banana say to the dog? "Nothing, bananas can’t talk!" Why do bananas never feel lonely? Because they all hang out in bunches! What’s a fruit’s favorite exercise? Juicing! Why did the apple stop in the middle of the road? Because it ran out of juice! What’s a fruit’s favorite game? Fruit Ninja! How do you fix a broken tomato? With tomato paste! Why did the melon jump into the lake? Because it wanted to be a watermelon! What do you call two banana peels? Slippers! Why did the pineapple go to the party? Because it heard it was going to be a-peeling! What did the strawberry say to the other strawberry? "If you weren’t so sweet, we wouldn’t be in this jam!" How do you make a lemon drop? Just let it fall! What do you get when you cross a fruit and a superhero? A grapeful hero! Why did the kiwi cross the road? Because it saw the salad dressing! What do you call a sad fruit? A blue berry! Why do fruit trees make terrible secret agents? Because they always get caught in the “peeling”! What do you call a fruit that tells jokes? A pun-apple! Why was the apple unhappy? Because it had bad peelings! What did the peach say to the pear? "You’re one in a melon!" Share the Fun! These fruit jokes are a delightful way to spread smiles and laughter! Whether you're sharing them at a picnic, a party, or just with friends, they’re sure to make everyone chuckle. So go ahead and share the fruity fun! 🍉🍌🍏

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Flavors of the Season

Planning a wedding menu can be a joyful task, especially when you incorporate seasonal ingredients. This approach not only supports sustainability but also delights your guests with fresh, flavorful dishes that reflect the time of year. In this blog post, we'll explore how to craft a menu that celebrates seasonal bounty, from spring's vibrant produce to winter's hearty offerings. Whether you're an eco-conscious couple, a wedding planner, or a culinary enthusiast, you'll find valuable insights and inspiration to create a memorable and sustainable wedding meal.

Why Choose Seasonal Ingredients?

Freshness and Flavor

Seasonal ingredients are at their peak in terms of taste and quality. Utilizing them ensures your dishes burst with natural flavors, offering a delightful dining experience for your guests. For example, spring's asparagus and strawberries bring brightness to salads and desserts, while autumn's apples and squash add warmth and depth to main courses.

Support Local Farmers

By choosing seasonal produce, you also support local farmers and reduce the carbon footprint associated with transporting out-of-season ingredients. This aligns perfectly with the values of eco-conscious couples and sustainability enthusiasts who strive for eco-friendly weddings. Sourcing locally fosters connections within your community and lends authenticity to your menu.

Cost-Effective

In-season ingredients are often more affordable due to their abundance. This can help manage your wedding budget without compromising on quality. Planning your menu around what's readily available allows you to allocate resources thoughtfully, benefiting both your wallet and the planet.

Creating a Seasonal Wedding Menu

Spring Delights

Spring is synonymous with renewal and freshness, making it an ideal season for vibrant, light flavors. Consider incorporating fresh greens like arugula, peas, and radishes in your salads. For a unique wedding dish, you might feature a chilled pea soup or a citrus-infused fish entree that captures the essence of spring.

Tasting Note: Pair citrus dishes with white wines or light rosés to enhance the seasonal flavors.

Summer Bounty

Summer's warm weather brings a profusion of juicy fruits and colorful vegetables. Think ripe tomatoes, sweet corn, and succulent berries. These ingredients lend themselves beautifully to grilled dishes and refreshing salads. A tomato and mozzarella salad drizzled with balsamic glaze or a grilled peach dessert could be show-stoppers at your eco-friendly ceremony.

Tasting Note: Consider serving iced herbal teas or seasonal cocktails to complement these vibrant flavors.

Autumn Harvest

Autumn's harvest offers rich, comforting flavors perfect for a cozy celebration. Root vegetables like carrots and beets, alongside apples and pears, provide the foundation for hearty dishes. Roasted vegetable platters or an apple-cider glazed pork roast add warmth and seasonal charm to your menu.

Tasting Note: Red wines and spiced ciders are excellent pairings for these robust flavors.

Winter Comforts

Winter calls for nourishing, warming dishes that evoke comfort. Ingredients like potatoes, squash, and dark leafy greens are abundant. Consider serving a butternut squash soup or a savory stew as part of your unique wedding ceremony. These dishes not only satisfy but also showcase the bounty of winter.

Tasting Note: Rich, full-bodied wines or warm spiced teas enhance the comforting nature of winter fare.

Benefits of a Sustainable Menu

Allergy-Friendly Options

Planning with seasonal ingredients allows for flexibility in accommodating dietary restrictions. You can easily create allergy-friendly wedding dishes that cater to various needs, ensuring all guests can enjoy the meal without worry. Thoughtful menu planning demonstrates your commitment to inclusivity and hospitality.

Eco-Friendly Officiants

An eco-friendly wedding isn't just about the food; it's a holistic approach that includes eco-conscious ceremonies officiated by sustainable officiants. This adds a meaningful layer to your celebration, reflecting your values throughout the event. Partnering with like-minded professionals strengthens your commitment to sustainable love.

Unique and Memorable

A menu that changes with the seasons offers a unique dining experience that guests are sure to remember. It highlights the creativity and care put into your wedding planning, leaving a lasting impression. Each dish tells a story, adding depth and personal touch to your special day.

Choosing a seasonal menu for your wedding is a delicious way to celebrate your love and commitment to sustainability. It enhances the dining experience, supports local communities, and aligns with eco-friendly values. By focusing on seasonal ingredients, you not only craft a memorable meal but also contribute to a healthier planet.

For those ready to explore further, consider consulting with a sustainable wedding planner or chef who can guide you in creating a bespoke menu that reflects the seasons and your personal tastes. Your wedding day should be as unique and vibrant as the love you share—may it be a day filled with flavor, joy, and sustainable choices.

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The Champagne Guide: What to Know and How to Choose?

Enjoy Champagne; Where to Start?

Champagne is one of the most prestigious wine regions in the world. There’s history and tradition behind every bottle of fizzy wine, and making such exceptional wine is labor-intensive and time-consuming. Champagne is on another level. 

The thing is, there are hundreds of Champagne houses, each offering a wide range of sparkling wines in diverse styles. How to choose? And is Champagne worth it? 

Here’s how to choose the right Champagne for every food pairing and occasion. Champagne might be an exclusive wine, but it’s out there for everyone to experience! This is our Quick Champagne Guide. 

Champagne Explained, 5 Things to Know

Champagne is an appellation for sparkling wine made in the French region of Champagne. Although producers worldwide imitate the style, only wine from the actual Champagne region can be labelled as such.

Champagne is amongst the northernmost wine regions globally, meaning the weather is generally cold, so the grapes retain high acidity levels. Champagne is amongst the tartest wine styles, which is why it’s so compatible with food.

Champagne is made with three primary grapes: Two reds, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier and a white varietal, Chardonnay. 

Producers must make their sparkling wine with a unique process called the Traditional Method, or Méthode Champenoise. This is one of the most time-consuming processes in the world of wine. 

Champagne houses make their wines by blending wine made from diverse grapes but also different vineyards and vintages. A typical bottle of Champagne can be made of one hundred specific wines or more. 

Sweetness Levels in Champagne

Since Champagne is naturally tart, producers add sugar to the wine to balance it. Still, even Champagnes with up to 8 grams of residual sugar (RS) per litre can taste pretty dry. That’s the acidity balancing the wine’s sweetness. These are the most common sweetness levels in Champagne. 

Brut Nature 0-3 g/L RS

Often labelled as Brut Zero, these wines don’t rely on sweetness to balance the wine’s tart palate. These can be harsh for the inexperienced, but they offer a tart experience with the lowest calories. 

Extra Brut 0-6 g/L RS

Dry and refreshing, sometimes a bit too harsh for its piercing acidity and low sugar levels. Extra Brut Champagne is an excellent apéritif to pair with citrus and vinegar-based salad dressings.

Brut 0-12 g/L RS

The most common sweetness level. Brut Champagne can be pretty dry but it’s often nicely balanced, and is best enjoyed with oysters, white fish, sushi, sashimi, tartare and carpaccio. 

Extra Dry 12-17 g/L RS

Balanced with no perceivable sweetness. Round and easy to drink, often with a round mouthfeel. Fantastic with oily fish and oysters.

Dry 17-32 g/L RS

You can perceive the sweetness in this one, but the wine is still better served with savoury food, including oily fish and shellfish.

Demi-Sec 32-50 g/L RS

Sweet, but still balanced. Easy to enjoy and compatible with spicy food. A popular style that can be enjoyed on its own.

Doux 50+ g/L RS

The sweetest Champagne style, now rare on the market. These are best enjoyed with desserts or on their own.

Champagne Styles

White. Most Champagne is first vinified as a dry white wine before gaining its bubbles through a second fermentation in bottle. Even wines made with red grapes are vinified as white wine by preventing the pigments in the grapes from tainting the juice. Expect a nose with apples, pears, white flowers and bakery scents over a mineral palate. 

Rosé. Rosé Champagne comes in all sweetness levels, and it’s often made by combining white wine with red wine (made with Pinot Noir). These Champagnes offer berry scents along with the more typical mineral and brioche-scented bouquet.

Vintage. Only made in the warmest vintages when the grapes are ripest. These wines are meant to be aged, and they can have immense concentration and complexity on the nose and palate. 

What is Your Favourite Champagne?

Champagne producers have been making fine sparkling wine for a long time, and each has developed its signature style. Some Champagnes are austere and mineral, and others are oaky and bold. Finding the right Champagne for you is quite an adventure, but a delicious one indeed! 

You can discover our range of Champagne here

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Are There Options For Pre-Cut Or Pre-Prepared Vegetable Products Available For Convenience?

Fresh-cut vegetables have become a mainstay for many Indians in both restaurants and home kitchens. Online Cut Vegetables Delivery moves more fruits and vegetables than ever before while also promoting less waste at a retail or kitchen level as a more practical method to prepare dishes or reach for a healthier snack.

How has the industry altered as a result of fresh-cut produce?

Any raw produce that has been washed, chopped, and packaged for convenience of use or retail sale is considered fresh-cut produce, often referred to as pre-cut produce. These produce kinds, in contrast to the raw alternatives accessible, are regarded as "processed" since they have been altered from their natural state.

These goods are frequently included in the category of "value-added" goods, which refers to goods that have had additional value added in the form of convenience for the consumer.

Order Fresh Cut Vegetables and Enjoy Your Meal While You Are Busy

A restaurant or home cook may more easily prepare a quick and healthful dinner with the help of freshly cut produce. Pre-cutting fruits and vegetables before use has become a widespread practice in many commercial kitchens and homes due to the time and work it saves.

Nearly every sort of produce may now be purchased as a value-added option in a nearby grocery store or through a fresh produce source like Greenchopper, despite the fact that bagged salads initially drove a lot of development in this market.

Order Fresh Cut Vegetables that are cut to order are their specialty. Any of the produce that they offer may frequently be cubed, chopped, sliced, diced, or shredded to the exact specifications of the buyer. This enables a decrease in the amount of time needed to prepare ingredients and an improvement in kitchen and staff productivity. Even better, this may be accomplished with freshly cut veggies without sacrificing quality!

Extra Advice

Some prepared convenience foods require the addition of milk, butter, or salt. These additions of boiled potatoes, broccoli, and sweet potatoes, however, increase the amount of calories and fat in your meals. Use low-fat or fat-free milk when the recipe calls for it.

If the recipe calls for butter or margarine, decrease the recommended quantity in half or omit it altogether. The quantity of fat in your meal will be reduced if you do this.

Use other herbs and spices to give your cuisine flavor and zest instead of salt.

Bringing Fruits and Veggies to Work

Instead of soda or coffee, eat a piece of fruit or sip fruit juice while driving. One cup of 100% fruit juice qualifies as one serving of fruit. You should consume no more than half of your daily fruit consumption in fruit juice.

8 to 12-ounce cans or bottles can be kept refrigerated and ready to use in your refrigerator. Bring fruits and vegetables that may be eaten by hand or that are in single-serve cups or baggies.

Apricots, grapes, apples, nectarines, bananas, orange segments, broccoli, pears, carrots, edamame, plums, celery stalks, strawberries, and cherries are other easy-to-eat items to try. Look for the right Online Chopped Vegetables delivery and bring on to your healthy diet.

Why Should You Use GreenChopper for Pre-Cut Produce?

Convenience foods are meals that need little to no preparation. Even if it helps when you're pushed for time, sometimes bad choices are made. Numerous aspects of your life will be made simpler by being aware of the healthiest options.

Some prepared dishes just need to be heated before they are ready to eat in under five minutes. Processed foods make up the vast bulk of convenience foods. People frequently overlook the fact that there are healthier choices that may be made in the same amount of time or less.

Convenience foods also include fruits and vegetables that have been precut, prewashed, frozen, or canned. While they are nutritious foods, their prices are often higher than those of fresh fruits and vegetables.

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Why Dried Pears Should Be Your New Favourite Snack?

Have you discovered the sweet, chewy goodness that is dried pears yet? If not, you’re in for an absolute treat. 

Dried pears are nature’s candy, with an intense burst of flavour in every bite. Once you try them, dried pears will quickly become your new favourite snack.

The Natural Sweetness of Dried Pears

Nothing beats the natural sweetness of dried pears. Their intense flavour will have you hooked after just one bite!

Dried pears are packed with natural sugar, so they satisfy your sweet tooth in a healthy way. No need for added sugar here. Just plump, juicy dried pears that are like nature's candy.

The best part is how portable and shelf-stable dried pears Australia. Toss some in your bag for an easy snack on the go, or keep a stash in your pantry for up to a year. Either way, you'll have a burst of sweetness ready whenever a craving strikes.

  Dried pears are naturally sweet nibbles that will satisfy your craving for something sweet in the healthiest way. As the pears dry, their sugars become intensely concentrated, giving you a burst of flavor in every bite.

Chomp on a handful of dried pears and your taste buds will be dancing with joy. Their honeyed essence provides an energising pick-me-up when your sweet tooth comes calling. Unlike sugary candy or cookies, dried pears fill you up with fibre and nutrients.

Dried pears are chock-full of fibre, vitamins and minerals!

These sweet treats pack a nutritional punch in every bite. Just one half cup of dried pears contains:

6 grams of fibre - That's almost 25% of your daily needs! Fibre aids digestion and keeps you feeling full.

10% of your Vitamin K, Vitamin C and Copper - Important for blood clotting, immune function and nerve health.

8% of your Potassium - This mineral is key for heart health, blood pressure regulation and muscle function.

Dried pears are a delicious way to boost your nutrition and support overall health. Keep a bag on hand for a quick pick-me-up or add them to yogurt, oatmeal, salads or cheese plates. Your body and taste buds will thank you!

Dried Pears: The Versatile and Portable Snack

As a snack, dried pears simply can’t be beat. These sweet and chewy morsels are loaded with flavour and nutrition, plus they’re endlessly versatile and portable. What’s not to love?

Dried pears satisfy your sweet tooth in a healthy way. They’re packed with fibre, vitamins and antioxidants, with no added sugar. Just one ounce contains 7 grams of fibre, meeting over 25% of your daily needs. The natural sugar in pears provides an energy boost to power you through your afternoon.

You can enjoy dried pears anywhere. Toss a handful in your bag, desk drawer or car - they’ll be ready when hunger strikes. They’re also great for camping, hiking and other outdoor adventures since they don’t spoil easily.

Dried pears pair well with both sweet and savoury foods. Add them to yogurt or oatmeal for breakfast, salad for lunch, or cheese and crackers as an appetiser. They’re also delicious in chutneys, salsas, and glazed with balsamic vinegar.

With so many ways to eat dried pears, you’ll never get bored. Discover new favourites and enjoy this wholesome, natural treat every day. Your taste buds and body will thank you!

Conclusion

You've reached the end of this delicious exploration into the wonderful world of dried pears. Now you know all about the sweet, chewy goodness packed into each bite of these naturally sweetened treats. Dried pears should absolutely be your new favourite snack - they're healthy, satisfying, and downright addictive. Next time you're craving something sweet, reach for a bag of dried pears instead of that candy bar or cookie. Your taste buds and your body will thank you. So, go on! take a bite and enjoy all the simple pleasures that dried pears have to offer. 

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Tomato Tussle

“Alright, I have my signature fruit salad ready for the party, we should be good.”

“You know, today’s Eid al-Fitr, so it’s actually halal for us to eat today.”

“…We’re not muslim.”

“I know, just an interesting observation.”

“Yeah, whatever. So, we’re all set, right?”

“Yeah, we should b- actually, speaking of halal, there’s no food or anything that goes against dietary restrictions, right?”

“I mean, this is a fruit salad, it’s vegan. I don’t know kosher or halal rules, but I don’t think they say anything about fruits, mostly just seems to be meat.”

“Yeah, well, let’s just err on the side of caution, what ingredients are in the salad?”

“Uh, pear, strawberry, banana, blueberry, tomato, pinea-”

“I’m sorry, tomatoes?”

“Yeah.”

“…That’s not a fruit.”

“Yeah it is.”

“Ok, first off, culinary definition. It’s a vegetable.”

“No, it’s a fruit, it has seeds and stuff, it has to be a fruit.”

“Yeah, yeah, ok, but if it’s in a salad, then we’re going by the culinary definition, and culinary definition says it’s a vegetable.”

“Since when do we give a shit about culinary definitions?”

“Since we made food, which is literally culinary!”

“God, why do you have to be so pedantic over this stuff, this is nearly as bad as the time we had that argument over how to pronounce gif!”

“Yeah, well you’re wrong because it’s pronounced gif.”

“Who cares? I mean, we could say y-”

“Ok, let’s not get into that debate, this isn’t pedantism, this is culinary definitions, and tomatoes are not fruits in a culinary sense!”

“You know what, I’m calling Thomas about this.”

“Oh hey James! What’s up?”

“Hey, Thomas, quick question, are tomatoes fruits or vegetables?”

“Uh, I don’t know. I think there was a court case about this or something back in the 1800s though.”

“Excuse me?”

“Yeah, I think it had to do with taxes or something, maybe check that out, I don’t know?”

“Alright, well thanks.”

“Anytime.”

“Ok, tomato vegetable supreme court, here we go, Nix v. Hedden, said that tomatoes are… a vegetable for tariffs. Alright, fine, if the supreme court said , then sure.”

“See, I’m right.”

“Yeah whatever, you can pick the tomatoes out of the salad yourself if you want.”

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Last night was my turn to cook dinner. I think Claire was a little annoyed last time when I did a tofu and spinach thing I had done several times before so I asked John for recommendations and he said have you had salmon recently? And I said Claire's vegetarian and he said oh right, no fish. A few years ago I also decided to give up on all seafood because it makes me feel queasy afterwards. Except I have occasionally taken one of Danny's oyster shooters. Anyway I did not mention this to John. He mentioned mushrooms too, which I don't love, and how they taste almost like carbs or whatever, and I thought of asking Blacki why. I heard Penny come up to him and say "Daddy?" and he said "I'm on the phone, just a minute and then I'll come play with you" and she said "aitch.... youuuu..... geee???" and he saw "Ohh you want a hug? Yeah of course!" and I cooed. After we hung up he texted me:

Menu ideas:

Cheesy baked white beans

Caramelized Cabbage Risotto

Kale salad with almonds and cranberries.

I don't love beans (although I'm warming up to them) and I couldn't picture the second one so I searched NYT cooking for something like the third and came up with the "Kale Salad with Cranberries and Cashews" which seemed close enough. Then I didn't see cranberries at Le Beau so I bought red currants.

I like cauliflower too, and I haven't overplayed it yet, so I searched the app for that too and saw this "Cauliflower Adobo". It looked pretty tasty.

I think I got home from Le Beau around 8pm and Claire got back from walking home from her alumni happy hour maybe half an hour later and then we sat to eat around 9:30. It was pretty good! Got good reviews. Claire called it "creative". I wished the cauliflower had been a little crispier.