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rabbitcruiser · 8 months

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National Peanut Day

Did you know that peanuts have almost zero cholesterol? That’s just one of many reasons why peanuts are such a popular ingredient, snack and superfood!

History of National Peanut Day

While it has the word “nut” in its name, the peanut is actually not a nut at all but is technically a legume, closely related to beans or seeds. Peanuts grow underground and probably originated in South America around 1500 BC. They made their way around the world and became very popular in North America some time around the 1700s, but weren’t grown commercially for quite a few more years.

After PT Barnum’s circus began selling hot roasted peanuts, the snack grew in popularity. They even became popular at baseball games, a distinctly American pastime. Then, in 1904, peanut butter was introduced at the St. Louis World’s Fair.

Today, peanut farms in the United States are valued at more than $1 billion, making this a very lucrative business. Peanut butter accounts for around half of this business, while snack nuts and confections made with peanuts bring in the other half.

Now it’s time to celebrate National Peanut Day!

How to Celebrate National Peanut Day

Enjoy celebrating this day in a variety of fun and tasty ways!

Eat Some Delicious Peanuts

National Peanut Day is a chance to work some peanuts into a healthy diet, used in any way from tasty lunchbox snacks to as a tangy stir-fry sauce. Peanuts make a great snack that can be taken anywhere. And with more protein than any other nut, they are also nutritious. In fact, they’re so great that they are the top rated snack in the United States, making up ⅔ of the entire nut market in the nation. So grab some peanuts in celebration of this popular treat!

Incorporate Peanuts into Recipes

Even those who aren’t super creative when it comes to culinary artistry can still add peanuts to a variety of recipes. Starting with the simplest of combinations: Good Old Raisins and Peanuts (aka GORP). Add to that a little bit of chocolate with some other dried fruits and watch those boring peanuts turn into some full-on trail mix!

Peanuts can also be used in different types of recipes. Many Asian themed recipes use a peanut sauce with chicken, vegetables and rice that can taste even more delicious when a handful of peanuts are thrown in as a garnish.

One strange-sounding but also well-liked dish that’s fairly simple to make is the Peanut Butter and Banana sandwich. Just like it sounds, it can be made by spreading peanut butter on a slice of bread, adding some banana slices on top of the peanut butter, then topping it off with the second slice of bread. This sandwich was a well-known favorite of the King of Rock ‘n Roll, Elvis Presley. In addition, former US President Bill Clinton was said to have enjoyed this sandwich while living in the White House.

Learn Some Fun Peanut Facts

Getting involved in celebrating National Peanut Day can be about more than just eating this clever little snack. Learning interesting trivia and facts about peanuts is a superb (and non-allergic!) way to share in the celebration of National Peanut Day. Try out these facts about peanuts on friends, family or coworkers in honor of the day, who will certainly be impressed with this type of knowlege:

Two different Presidents of the United States have been peanut farmers as previous careers: both Thomas Jefferson and Jimmy Carter have this in common.

A 12 ounce jar of peanut butter requires approximately 540 peanuts to make it.

Six different cities in the United States are named after this clever nut: Peanut, California; Peanut, Pennsylvania; Lower Peanut, Pennsylvania; Upper Peanut, Pennsylvania; Peanut, Tennessee; and Peanut, West Virginia.

The average child in an American household will eat around 1500 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches by the time she/he graduates from high school. That’s a lot of PB&J’s!

Make Homemade Peanut Butter

Peanut butter is a staple for children (and some adults), especially in American households. In fact, some statistics show that peanut butter is consumed in up to 94% of households in the United States. And although processed versions tend to have quite a bit of sugar, it’s also a great way to get protein into the diets of little ones.

Making peanut butter at home is actually a lot easier than it might seem. Plus, homemade peanut butter is much healthier than many store bought brands because it does not include as much sugar or those pesky preservatives.

To make homemade peanut butter, simply add 2 cups of dry roasted peanuts to a food processor (or high powered blender) and run the machine for 4-5 minutes. Stir in just a bit of honey (1-2 tablespoons) to include a bit of sweetness and add a pinch of salt if the peanuts were not already salted.

That’s it! Homemade peanut butter is super easy to make, delicious to eat, healthier and also probably more affordable than buying it premade from the store.

Enjoy Some Classic ‘Peanuts’ Comics or Cartoons

Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy and her brother Linus are just some of the characters that were featured in Charles Schulz’s beloved Peanuts comic strip. One of the most popular and influential comic strips of all time in the United States, this gang of short, clever children also included Charlie’s sister, Sally, as well as their friend Peppermint Patty, the less-than-hygienic Pig Pen, and piano-playing Schroeder.

The comic strip, whose humor is rather advanced and relationally driven, ran from 1950 for almost 50 years. It also launched into televised animated specials, books, a feature-length movie and even a stage musical, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.

Get Educated about Peanut Allergies

Enjoying peanuts and even sharing them with friends is a delightful way to spend National Peanut Day. Be sure to watch out for allergies, though! Today it seems that, more than ever, people (especially children) find out that they have a sensitivity or allergy to peanuts.

For some people, a highly sensitive peanut allergy can mean swelling up and even being unable to breathe if they are even in the same room as peanuts. So be sure to inquire about any allergies at the office or at a party before passing around that snack made with peanuts.

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nicolahaken · 3 years

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This is a wonderful holiday mix with everyone's favorite things in it! It's perfect served in a large bowl for snacking at holiday parties! You can substitute or add any ingredients you think will be good!

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brighteyedfemme · 3 years

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nastycanastaburlesque · 3 years

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hamonsurveysoverdrive · 3 years

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Wishy-Washy

Have you kissed a boy, and you liked it?: ...Yeah. Who was the last person you talked to on the telephone?: My mother What were you doing at 7 AM? Ignoring my first alarm What was the reason you last cried? Laughter What are you seriously wearing? Torn jeans, black crop top that says 90's Feels, oversized black cardigan Have you ever driven without a license? Yes. Is there anything that you are craving for right now? Sleep. Do you clean when you’re upset? Not really Last text was from? Justin How do you feel about that person? He's handsome and hilarious and wonderful Would you ever dye your hair blonde? Never again lol How many pairs of shoes do you own? Idk Had your heart broken recently? Nope Do you know anyone who is pregnant? Yes. Can you make brownies without having to look at the directions? No Any plans for tomorrow? No Who is your last Facebook message from, and what's it about? Justin, about his work Do you still talk to the person who broke your heart the worst? Unfortunately, he's my kids' dad lol Do you usually tell people when they hurt your feelings? It depends Where is the last place you went to go eat? Piccolo Mondo, this AMAZING Italian restaurant Justin took me to last night Do you have your own personal diary? No What's on your mind right now? This survey and how hungry I am How have you felt today? Tired, stressed, more tired Next vacation? Hahahaha no idea Your ex shows up at your house, what do you say? "Hey, what are you doing here?" Does anyone hate you? Probably Are you happy with life? Some parts Can you handle the truth? Depends Anything you'd like to say to anyone? No Do you believe everyone deserves a second chance? No What do you drink with dinner?: Water, usually What do you dip a chicken nugget in?: Depends on the nugget and what I have on hand. What is your favorite type of food/cuisine?: Indian What movies could you watch over and over and still love? Gone With the Wind, Pulp Fiction, Grease, The Craft, Clueless, so many Were you in sports in high school? Haha no Were you a Boy/Girl Scout? Nope When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper and mailed it?: I have no idea Ever gotten a speeding ticket?: Once Ran out of gas? No, but I've been in cars that have Favorite kind of sandwich?: Uhm, any of them lol Best thing to eat for breakfast?: Sunny side up eggs What is your usual bedtime?: Between 12-3 am Are you lazy? Yes When you were a kid what did you dress up as for Halloween? Uhm, lots of different things Do you read the newspaper?: No How many languages can you speak? One fluently Do you have any magazine subscriptions? No Is Fabio ugly?: I wouldn't say ugly, but he's not my type. Which are better Legos or Lincoln Logs? Legos. Red wine or white wine?: Neither Are you stubborn?: Yes Who is better...Leno or Letterman?: This survey feels old Watch a soap opera?: No Afraid of heights?: Nope Sing in the car?: Yes Dance in the shower?: God no, that's how you die Dance in the car?: Sometimes Ever used a gun?: Not a real one Last time you got a portrait taken by a photographer?: Uhhh, when I was pregnant with my first kid Are musicals cheesy?: Yes, but I love them Is Christmas stressful?: Yes Ever eat a perogie?: No Favorite type of fruit pie?: Cherry Occupations you wanted to be when you were a kid?: Writer Do you believe in ghosts?: No Ever have a deja vu feeling?: All the time Take a vitamin daily?: No Wear slippers?: Yes Wear a bath robe?: No What do you wear to bed?: A shirt and panties First concert?: Spice Girls Any tattoos?: Ten of them Wal-Mart, Target or K-Mart? Target. Nike or Adidas?: I don't care Fritos or Cheetos?: Chili cheese Fritos Corn nuts or sunflower seeds?: Sunflower seeds Ever heard of "gorp"? Nah Ever take dance lessons?: I took Dance in high school in lieu of PE, but I wouldn't say I really tried lol Is there a profession that you picture your perfect future spouse to have? Nope Can you curl your tongue?: Yes Ever won a spelling bee?: No Have you ever cried because you were so happy?: Absolutely 5 words that describe you?: Stubborn, lazy, funny, compassionate, understanding Own any record albums?: No Own a record player?: Nope Regularly burn incense?: No Ever been in love?: Yes Who would you really like to see in concert?: If we're talking about musicians that are still alive and performing... Run the Jewels Hot tea or iced tea?: Both Tea or coffee?: Both Favorite kind of cookie?: Homemade chocolate chip cookies Can you swim well? I'm alright at it Can you hold your breath without manually holding your nose?: Yeah Ever had braces or a mouth piece?: Yepp. Are you artistic?: Not even a little bit Are you patient?: Hahahaha no DJ or band at a wedding?: DJ Ever won a contest?: I've won a few, yeah Have plastic surgery?: No, I don't have money for stuff like that lol Which are better, black or green olives? I hate them both Can you knit or crochet? Nope Best room for a fireplace?: Living room, I assume

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kin-eats · 5 years

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Any simple snacks for an aizawa shouta (bnha) kin that has a sweet tooth? I'm not too picky but bitter and spicy things arent my style, and no alcohol please!

I’ll do my best!

Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips

White Chocolate Gorp

Grinch Kabobs

Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

Mini Strawberry Santas

I hope you enjoy! ~Shadow

#mod shadow #request #aizawa shotakin #shota aizawakin #bnhakin #Anonymous

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kinfoodie · 5 years

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hey can you maybe do some foods for bennett from hello charlotte? easy to make snacks (if it can look vaguely like decorative soap that’s a plus), and some meaty, tough meals! really anything you think fits. thank you!

Hello~

I can sure try! :D For the ‘decorative soap’ bit I was kind of stumped (mostly because I don’t foresee wax tasting particularly delicious) but then I kind of thought of fruit snacks, and also you can probably buy those candies that are wax coated and have different colored liquid inside! Anyway I did five a piece. Five snacks, and five meaty/tough meals ^-^

Snacks:

Healthy Fruit Snacks 1 (they kind look like soap)

Healthy Fruit Snacks 2 (same as before.. kinda soapy looking)

Annie's Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips

Apricot Oat Bars

White Chocolate Gorp

Meaty:

Seafood Paella

Beef Bourguignon

Beef Wellington

Coq Au Vin

Turducken

There ya go! I hope you enjoy these and if not of course feel free to come back. I’m sorry if the fruit snacks are not decorative soap enough! ><’ The only thing I can otherwise think of is jello? I know I’m not very creative ;w; but I hope the meaty recipes prove to be enough of a challenge! Cheers and happy eating~! <3

#otherkin #fictionkin #hello charlottekin #bennett #kin food #kin blog #ask #anon #request #meaty #snacks

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sallyschocblog · 6 years

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The splendid ‘Raw Chocolate Company‘ was founded by Linus Gorpe, a lover of raw food and delicious chocolate. After years of experimentation and perfecting his craft, he formed the Raw Chocolate Company in 2006. The company has gone from strength to strength, winning numerous awards, and spreading its wings across Europe and beyond!

Not only does the brand come from a place of passion, and desire to pursue perfection, but they also have a heart for the ethical side of chocolate, using fairtrade and organic ingredients, as well as giving back into their local community through projects and charities (find out more here).

Their raw practises are transparent and honest (sometimes I get caught up and confused in the varying definitions, but this is a clear process). The chocolate is never heated above 42°C. “We make sure that during the whole process from harvest to bar that the temperature never exceeds this key temperature. In commercial chocolate bars the cocoa beans are usually roasted at 130-400°C and chemically treated, meaning that many of the enzymes, anti-oxidants and nutrients are usually destroyed” I can’t say I side with this process but nor do I disagree with it, and I try to be as open minded as I can with different styles of chocolate production. I am no expert, it’s not for me to decide how things should be done – I am here to experience incredible chocolate and cocoa products and share them with you in all their glory!

On that note let’s commence the chocolate tasting, 6 mouth-watering bars to get started on!

Silky Coconut Bar: On opening, this bar exudes an aroma of decadent fudge cake, with a sense-awakening, roasted smell. The chocolate instantly melts and dissolves into a pool in the mouth. With flavours of luxurious caramel, a twist of mint, which then uncovers itself as a rich coconut cream. Like an indulgent coconut ice-cream. It is very sweet, but the coconut blossom sugar is pleasant. The texture is good for a raw bar, being smooth, not grainy or cakey.

Koffee Kapow Bar: The first smell and taste of this bar instantly wins me over, with smooth cocoa, and textured coffee. It has an intense coffee bean flavour, fudgey, with a fruity undertone. I feel the warmth of the sunshine as I eat it (!) even though it is a cloudy day! It is sophisticated, and has a slight grainy texture from the coffee. It is absolutely perfect with balanced, soothing sweetness and the right amount of ‘oomph’ from that winning combination of cocoa and coffee! This has to be one of the best coffee bars I’ve tasted.

Original Vanoffee Bar: This intriguing bar is a ‘white chocolate’ bar – lighter in appearance due to the use of pure cocoa butter, no cocoa solids (and no dairy as the products are vegan). With tasting notes of vanilla and toffee, the bar is very sweet but still flavoursome and a nice little treat – the Lucuma (a wonderfruit from Peru) brings a biscuity, malty edge. This bar took me by surprise, as it’s the first vegan white bar I’ve tried, but it left me with a contented chocolatey smile.

Mint Mania 72% Bar: Another hit for me, smooth 72% cocoa, powerful cocoa which is extra rich and intense, roasted, fruity notes. The mint flavour creates ‘after-dinner mint’ perfection. Usually mint chocolate doesn’t reach these higher percentages so I like it when you find on that does. A slight bitterness of the chocolate matches well with the lighter flavour of mint. Finally the coconut blossom sugar lingers on the tongue for the perfect sweet lift.

Salty Vanoffee Hazelnut Bar: This bar gives a tantalising twist on the original vanoffee bar. Pure cocoa butter enhanced with crushed hazelnuts and a touch of Halen Môn (sea salt from Anglesey). The flavours are smokey, twangy, and hit it off with that salty, sweet balance. The hazelnut adds texture and a gorgeous roasted nut flavour… everyone knows that hazelnut and chocolate is a match made in heaven. A final, butterscotch sweetness resides in the mouth. (*Breaks off a couple more squares*)

Pitch Dark 72% Bar: I’m always curious to discover what a raw dark bar has to offer, and I wasn’t disappointed here. After the wondrous melt these bars have, I instantly detected powerful notes of liquorice, even with that slightly savoury and salty note that liquorice gives. Buttery flavours, with hints of burnt caramel. The sweetness becomes fruity and I feel like it’s almost juicy being full of flavour. The end notes are of sherbet, like those violet flavoured sweets you get. An intense, moody dark start, with a lighter sweet finish!

Wow, another great selection of chocolate, a journey of flavour which I always adore! My verdict with these bars are that they hit upon sophistication in the raw chocolate arena, because the texture is smooth like a non-raw bar so has been processed well. The flavours are also interesting, natural, and different to your run of the mill bars. My highlight was the coffee bar, and dark bar, dark chocolate and coffee being two of my absolute favourite things! Thank you to The Raw Chocolate Company for another successful tasting and for allowing me to discover new flavours and lasting favourites! Check out their website and stockists here.

Hear Me, Raw… The splendid 'Raw Chocolate Company' was founded by Linus Gorpe, a lover of raw food and delicious chocolate.

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rinnnyxr · 3 years

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I love the smell of coconut. I watched The Voice this season. I only watched it because of Christina Grimmie. I haven’t read a book in over a month. I have/going to eat pizza today. It looks like it’s going to rain. I wish Lil Kim would make a comeback. ^ But she is soo ugly now… I didn’t wash my hair today. I’m not wearing any makeup. I don’t own a purse. I hate doing laundry. I’m drinking coffee right now. I think Nicki Minaj is overrated. I have been to therapy. I have horrible anxiety. I had/have braces. I have called some a bitch this week. Currently wearing skinny jeans. I want to see Britney Spears in Las Vegas. I love the movie The Heat. I never get sick of the movie Titanic. I’m wearing plaid right now. I can not eat french fries without ketchup. I’ve logged into Facebook today. I like lemonade. My hair gets tangled easily. My hair is straight. I’m glad my hair isn’t curly. I love/loved the Spice Girls. ^ I never got to see them in concert. I have a boyfriend/girlfriend. I have kissed a boy. I have kissed a girl. I love gummy worms. I haven’t been to the movies in forever. I’m not into animal print. I’m a nerd. I play World of Warcraft. I play The Sims 3. I like to movie Wall-E. I don’t like feet. I’m listening to music right now. I should start a journal. I went for a walk today. I love pop music. Miley Cyrus is going her thangg, I ain’t mad. I don’t mind commercials. I like Coke & Pepsi. I like watching soccer. I played soccer as a child. I never watched Teen Mom. I get headaches a lot. I never eat breakfast. I’m hungry now. I imagine Beyonce being evil. I think the Illuminati is real.. I miss the Olsen Twins… I wish I was tan. I like fish sticks. My mouse isn’t wireless. ^ I wish it was. Princess Diana was beautiful. I love documentaries. I have a Netflix account. I use to love owls. I have Alex & Ani bracelets. I love Mariah Carey. I’m broke. I live in New England. I never been to Texas. I use to want to be a marine biologist. My favorite color is/use to be red. I don’t like Perez Hilton. I had a muffin today. I hate cooking. I have a Pinterest account. I’m wearing socks. I hate camping. I love pickles. I had a furby a kid. I love Ariana Grande. I want to go to the zoo. I’m allergic to cats.

Bold what you like Italics what you have tried but, don’t enjoy. 01. Key Lime Pie 02. Tater Tots 03. Sourdough Bread 04. Cobb Salad 05. Pot Roast 06. Twinkies 07. Beef Jerky 08. Fajitas 09. Banana Split 10. Cornbread 11. GORP (Raisins & Peanuts) 12. Jambalaya 13. Biscuits ’n’ Gravy 14. Smithfield ham 15. Chicken fried steak 16. Wild Alaska salmon 17. California roll sushi 18. Meatloaf 19. Grits 20. Macaroni and cheese 21. Brabcakes 22. Potato chips 23. Cioppino 24. Fortune cookies 25. Peanut butter sandwich 26. Baked beans 27. Popcorn 28. Fried chicken and waffles 29. Clam chowder 30. New Mexican flat enchiladas 31. S'mores 32. Lobster rolls 33. Buffalo wings 34. Indian frybread 35. Barbecue ribs 36. BLT (bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich) 37. Apple Pie 38. Frito pie 39. Po’ boy 40. Green chili stew 41. Chocolate-chip cookies 42. Blueberry cobbler 43. Steak 44. Chicago-style pizza 45. Nachos 46. Philly cheese steak 47. Hot dogs 48. Reuben sandwich 49. Cheeseburger 50. Thanksgiving dinner (Turkey)

You are 5'5" tall. You have short length hair. You have an iPhone. You are currently on a laptop. You want a new car. You live with your boyfriend/girlfriend. You need to drink coffee everyday. You are on medication. You love pizza. You love playing The Sims. You play/played World of Warcraft. You want to move. You work with mostly guys. A friend of yours is having a baby. You want a kitten. You want a puppy. You have pet turtles. You have anxiety. You go to therapy. Your parents are divorced. You watch Bad Girls Club You watch Real Housewives. You live in Massachusetts. You are old enough to go to a bar. You like beer. Vodka hits you HARD. Lightweight… You use to love Nicki Minaj. ^ Now, you can’t stand her. You saw Britney Spears in concert. You use to be a emo kid…. :x You don’t own an iPod. ^ but, you use to. You have/had my lip pierced. You have one tattoo. Your hair is light brown naturally. You were blonde as a kid. You haven’t been to the beach in years. You are currently not wearing pants. You have given a blowjob. You have sisters. You are the youngest in your family. You grew up with cats. You owned Ashlee Simpsons first album. You own a lot of band t-shirts. You play Words With Friends. You have a temper…. You wear glasses. You love going out for breakfast. You always defend yourself. You are not a pushover. You love ice-cream. ^ Even though you are lactose intolerant. You love Law & Order SVU. Your favorite color is/use to be lime-green. You keep everything You love scratch tickets. You can’t cook. You love x-men. You love Lord Of The Rings. You hate spicy food. Lady Gaga annoys you.

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rabbitcruiser · 2 years

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National Peanut Day

Did you know that peanuts have almost zero cholesterol? That’s just one of many reasons why peanuts are such a popular ingredient, snack and superfood!

History of National Peanut Day

Now it’s time to celebrate National Peanut Day!

How to Celebrate National Peanut Day

Enjoy celebrating this day in a variety of fun and tasty ways!

Eat Some Delicious Peanuts

Incorporate Peanuts into Recipes

Learn Some Fun Peanut Facts

Two different Presidents of the United States have been peanut farmers as previous careers: both Thomas Jefferson and Jimmy Carter have this in common.

A 12 ounce jar of peanut butter requires approximately 540 peanuts to make it.

The average child in an American household will eat around 1500 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches by the time she/he graduates from high school. That’s a lot of PB&J’s!

Make Homemade Peanut Butter

That’s it! Homemade peanut butter is super easy to make, delicious to eat, healthier and also probably more affordable than buying it premade from the store.

Enjoy Some Classic ‘Peanuts’ Comics or Cartoons

Get Educated about Peanut Allergies

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littlefoxesonthehillside · 4 years

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Do you usually sleep with your closet door open or closed? Open, typically.

Do you take the shampoos and conditioner bottles from hotels? Sometimes.

Have you ever ‘done it’ in a hotel room? Yes. My first time was in a hotel room.

Where is your next vacation? My living room, because I’m choosing to be smart and considerate by social distancing.

Have you ever stolen a street sign before? No

Who do you think reads these? No one.

Do you have a calendar in your room? I don’t. I do love calendars, though, so maybe I should get one.

Where are you? In my bedroom. Not sleeping.

What’s your plan for the day? To practice social distancing and get work done from home.

Are you reading any books right now? Not right now, actually.

Do you ever count your steps when you walk? No.

Have you ever peed in the woods? Yes.

Do you ever dance even if there’s no music playing? Yes.

Do you chew your pens and pencils? Nope.

Is it okay for guys to wear pink? I do it a lot.

Do you still watch cartoons? Yes.

Whats your favorite love movie? Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.

What do you drink with dinner? Water.

What do you dip Chicken Nuggets in? Nothing. I’m a vegetarian.

What is your favorite food/cuisine? Pizza.

What movies could you watch over and over and still love? Carol, Mean Girls, Hannah and Her Sisters, The Fabulous Baker Boys, Nashville (1975), 20th Century Women, Sense & Sensibility. I might be gay.

Last person you hugged/kissed? I hugged my mom today.

Were you ever a boy/girl scout? No.

Would you ever strip or pose nude in a magazine? It would have to be a nice paycheck.

When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper? Probably after I graduated high school, so a little over nine years ago.

Can you change the oil on a car? No.

Ever gotten a speeding ticket? No.

Run out of gas? No.

Favorite kind of sandwich? Egg salad with tomato.

Best thing to eat for breakfast? In terms of nutritional value, oatmeal is hard to beat.

What is your usual bedtime? Hahahah.

Are you lazy? A bit.

When you were a kid, what did you dress up as for Halloween? I went as Kane for one Halloween.

Do you have any magazine subscriptions? None.

Which are better, legos or lincoln logs? I never got into Lincoln Logs, so I’ll go with Legos on this one.

Are you stubborn? To a fault.

Who is better…Leno or Letterman? Letterman.

Ever watch soap operas? I watch professional wrestling, does that count?

Afraid of heights? Not really.

Sing in the car? Yes.

Dance in the shower? No.

Dance in the car? What are we even talking about?

Ever used a gun? No.

Do you think musicals are cheesy? No way.

Is Christmas stressful? Very.

Ever eat a pierogi? I don’t know what they are, so no?

Major annoyance right now? My inability to sleep. And also, you know, the global pandemic.

Occupations you wanted to be when you were a kid? Teacher, professional wrestler, veterinarian. Spoiler: I do none of those things.

Do you believe in ghosts? I don’t.

Ever have a deja-vu feeling? Frequently.

Do you take a vitamin daily? I don’t.

Wear slippers? No.

Wear a bath robe? No.

What do you wear to bed? My underwear and usually the shirt I wore that day.

Wal-Mart, Target or K-Mart? K-Mart was awesome.

Nike or Adidas? I’m more of a New Balance guy.

Cheetos Or Fritos? Cheetos.

Peanuts or Sunflower seeds? Peanuts.

Ever hear of, “gorp”? It’s like trail mix, right?

Ever taken karate? No.

Ever kissed someone of the same sex? Yes.

Can you curl your tongue? Yes.

Ever won a spelling bee? No. I never even entered a spelling bee, despite being an exceptional speller.

Ever cried because you were so happy? I have before. Doesn’t happen often, though.

Own any record albums? I don’t.

Own a record player? My mom does.

Regularly burn incense? No.

Ever been in love? No.

Hot tea or cold tea: Hot.

Tea or coffee? Coffee.

Favorite kind of cookie? The frosted sugar cookies they sell at grocery store bakeries. Runner-up: Chocolate chip.

Can you swim well? Quite.

Can you hold your breath w/o manually holding your nose? Yes.

Are you patient? I try very hard to be.

Ever won a contest? Not anything serious.

Ever had plastic surgery? No plastic surgery for me.

Which are better black or green olives? Black.

Can you knit or crochet? No, unfortunately.

Wash room or bathroom? Bathroom.

Do you want to get married? Sure.

Who was your High School crush? No one.

Do you cry and throw a fit until you get your own way? No.

Do you have kids? No.

Do you want kids? Not sure.

What kind of mom are you? I’m not a mom. I’m not a parent at all, actually!

Do you miss anyone right now? Yes.

Who do you want to see right now? I want to see Joe Biden as he’s inaugurated into the White House. That’s it.

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brighteyedfemme · 3 years

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#White Chocolate Gorp #White #Chocolate #Gorp

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badreturns-m · 7 years

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American VS Australian Names for Things

lol that title could of been better. basically aussies call things different thinsg to american things and things. things. the list will be as follows:

what an australian calls the thing vs what american call the thing.

hope that makes sense. hopefully i get it right cos americans like yelling at me when i get things wrong. some most of these i also found online cos i dont know everything anything. so lets not shoot the messenger aka ME.

bonnet ... hood boot ... trunk bumper bar ... bumper mud guard ... fender windscreen ... windshield indicators ... indicators, blinkers, turn signal petrol ... gas bitumen ... asphalt sealed road ... paved road gravel ... road metal ute, utility ... pickup truck 3 or 5 door ... hatch back give a lift ... give a ride lorry ... big rig car park ... parking lot bowser ... gas pump gallon ... gallon (is nearly 20% smaller, 3.8 litres instead of 4.5) overtake ... pass pass ... pass each other driving in opposite directions

A4 ... lettersize (lettersize is shorter and wider than A4) foolscap ... legal size rubber ... eraser blackboard ... blackboard, chalkboard blackboard duster ... blackboard eraser sticky tape ... scotch tape elastic band, lacky band ... rubber band biro ... pen post a letter ... mail a letter display on notice board ... post a notice postman ... mailman drawing pins ... thumbtacks paper knife ... letter opener golfballs (selectric typewriter) ... elements ground floor ... first floor (Oz floors are US floors less 1) lift (building) ... elevator notice board ... bulletin board lavatory, toilet ... washroom, restroom

biscuit ... cookie, cracker scone ... biscuit (nearest equivalent, made with yeast instead of self-raising) lolly ... candy, treat icey pole ... popsicle, ice pop plain flour ... all purpose flour whole meal (bread) ... whole wheat castor sugar ... confectionary sugar rockmelon ... cantaloupe paw paw ... papaya shallots, spring onions ... green onions, scallions capsicum ... bell pepper silver beet ... Swiss chard punnet of strawberries ... pint, small basket of strawberries sultanas ... yellow raisins jam ... jam, jelly jelly ... jello chips ... French fries potato chips ... potato chips fairy floss ... cotton candy ginger ale ... root beer lemonade ... 7-up (not the same but similar) lemon juice ... lemonade tomato sauce ... catsup, ketchup polyunsaturated margarine ... low cholesterol margarine entree ... appetizer main course ... entree tea (tea in this context, meaning the main evening meal, may be short for high tea, although no one ever says that in Australia) ... dinner tea time, morning tea, afternoon tea ... coffee break half milk, half cream ... half and half black or white coffee or tea ... coffee or tea with or without cream, coffee light serviette ... napkin scroggin ... gorp, trail mix tucker ... grub meat and salad roll ... hero, dagwood, submarine, hoagie sandwich ... blt (bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich) make a sandwich ... make or fix a sandwich packed lunch ... sack lunch or box lunch hundred and thousands ... sprinkles (nearest equivalent) custard sauce ... --- jug of beer ... pitcher of beer schooner, midi, pot ... small, large beer restaurant bill ... restaurant check, restaurant bill shout a round ... buy everyone drinks tin ... can mince steak ... mincemeat chicken, chook ... chicken meat pie ... --- pastie ... --- pavlova ... --- sausage roll ... --- lamington ... --- pudding ... --- stew ... --- cooked in a pan, a bit like a pieklet ... drop scone a rich confectionary cut into bars ... fudge like a rich chocolate cake ... brownie clam soup, the most common New England clam chowder is creamy, but there is also a less common red tomato based version ... clam chowder --- ... clam juice to bake under an open grill, i.e., bake and grill food simultaneously ... broil

bring a plate (Oz) =pot luck (US) adj In Oz, one might say "All invited. Bring a plate." In the US, it's a "pot luck dinner". In either case, all guests bring a plate or dish of food which can be shared. In Britain it is apparently called "Dutch treat". crumpet (Oz) n 1. vaguely like an English muffin, only much better. Commonly eaten in place of toast during winter. 2. woman considered as a sexual object (seldom used now). vegemite (Oz) n Wholesome and sharp tasting black spread for toast and crackers. The definitive Australian icon, and there is definitely no US equivalent. University

year 7, year 8 year etc ... freshman, sophomore, junior, senior university, uni ... school, campus at university ... in college masters, PhD student ... graduate student thesis ... dissertation supervisor ... adviser term ... quarter autumn ... fall sit in on course ... audit course primary school ... elementary school maths ... math stats ... stat sinh, cosh, pronounced "shine", "cosh" ... "sine h", "cos h", hyperbolic sine and cos beta, pronounced "beeta" ... beta, pronounced "bayta"

flat ... apartment kitchen tidy ... trash can rubbish bin ... garbage can bucket ... pail tap ... faucet, spigot letter box ... mail box verandah ... porch, deck footpath ... sidewalk lounge ... sofa lounge room, sitting room ... living room wardrobe ... cupboard dresser, dressing table ... sideboard cutlery ... flatware knives ... cutlery freezer ... freezer, icebox kitchen bench ... kitchen counter door frame ... door jam

verge (the grassed area between the footpath in front on your house and the road which you look after as part of your own front yard but which actually belongs to the city council) "You can park on the verge." ... easement (usually used only in legal language), swale (on a property that doesn't have a sidewalk/footpath or a cement curb, the grassy area closest to the road)

laundry trough ... laundry tub clothes hoist ... clothes line clothes pegs ... clothes pins billy (usually a blackened tin pot used on a bushwalk) ... pot billy tea (tea made in a billy on a bushwalk) ... ... escrow (the period between offer and settlment when buying a house) "How's the house buying going? We're in escrow." estate agent ... realtor block of land ... lot of land cubby house ... tree house, play house (baby's) dummy ... pacifier lane ... alley tomahawk ... hatchet cotton wool ... absorbent cotton rates ... local taxes tidy up room, house ... pickup room, house heating outlet ... register

bedsit (Oz) = studio apartment (US) n An apartment with kitchen/living room and bathroom, but no separate bedroom. The US version can be very comfortable (I had one in Goleta, California), while British-style bedsits are often very cramped. A British style bedsit would probably attract the description "toy studio" if found in the US. I noticed the term "studio apartment" in use in Australia (Brisbane) for the first time in 1992, in a real estate advertisement. Obviously it sounded more impressive than "bedsit". In any case, this type of apartment is relatively uncommon in Australia. continental quilt (Oz) n See doona. doona (Oz) = comforter (US) n Quilted eiderdown with a down or synthetic filling. "Doona" is an Tradename. "Doona" is apparently used in Australia only, and is unknown in New Zealand and Britain, let alone the US.

dill ... fool wowser ... teetotaler, non-gambler etc

jumper, pullover ... sweater polo neck (jumper) ... turtle neck (sweater) ... jumper (in the US jumper means a loose fitting sleaveless dress worn over a blouse. This is an older British usage - it's in the OED of 1933 - but is not in current Australian usage.) singlet ... tank top, athletic shirt nappy ... diaper sanitary towels ... sanitary napkins hair pins ... bobby pins press studs ... snaps track suit ... sweat suit, sweats clothes horse ... clothes rack (?) person who buys lots of clothes ... clothes horse reel of cotton ... spool of thread

spanner ... wrench torch ... flashlight oxie welder ... torch

spellings:

ardour, behaviour, colour, honour, glamour, flavour, labour, neighbour, odour, valour, vapour ... no "u" arse ... ass analogue, catalogue ... analog, catalog analyse ... analyze centre, litre, theatre... center, liter, theater cheque ... check computer disc ... computer disk enquire ... inquire enrolment ... enrollment grey ... gray instal ... install, instal -ise, -ize (most words which are spelt with the -ize suffix in the US, can be spelt with either -ise or -ize in Australian English, although the -ise is more common) ... ize modeller, modelling ... modeler, modeling programme (music etc) ... program sulphur ... sulfur

Pronunciations

beta: "beeta" ... "bayta" quay: "key" ... "kway" sinh, cosh, tanh: "shine", "cosh", "thahn" ... "sine ach", "cos ach", "tan ach" z: "zed" ... "zee"

Measures

Celsius ... Fahrenheit (temperature measure are converted by F = 9/5*C + 32) stone ... 14 lb gallon (= 4.5 litres) ... gallon (= 3.8 liters) metres ... yards kilometres ... miles fortnight ... two weeks Saturday week etc ... a week from Saturday Saturday last, Saturday next ... last Saturday, next Saturday 1 cent, 2 cent etc ... penny, nickel, dime, quarter dollar note ... dollar bill thousand million ... billion

Country:

bushwalk ... hike station ... ranch droving ... muster, roundup cocky (not derogatory) ... red neck (derogatory) swagman, swaggie (not derogatory) ... bum, pan handler (derogatory) mate (not derogatory) ... sidekick (slightly derogatory) jackaroo ... cowboy jilleroo ... cowgirl woop woop ... boondocks, boonies behind the black stump, back of Bourke ... podunk bush bashing ... brush busting outback ... --- walkabout ... --- creek ... creek (used in the East by not in California in my experience), stream creek ... brook

Music

semi-quaver (Oz) = sixteenth note (US) quaver (Oz) = eighth note (US) crotchet (Oz) = quarter note (US) mimim (Oz) = half note (US) semi breve (Oz) = whole note (US) breve (Oz) = double note (US) Note that the American terms "quarter notes" etc are also in use in Australia, but the decriptive words are far more common. Other

barrack for team ... root for team sport ... sports stocks (ski) ... poles football ... Australian rules gridiron, American football ... football hockey ... field hockey ice hockey ... hockey noughts and crosses ... tic tac toe newspaper cuttings ... newspaper clippings queue ... line quay ... wharf busker ... street artist unreliable ... flaky, flake out home and hosed ... home free homely ... homey plain ... homely glandular fever ... mono (nuclesis) rsi (repetition strain injury) ... repetitive stress syndrome (less serious), carpal tunnel syndrome (more serious, may even require surgery) doggo ... play dead galah ... wise guy drongo ... bore cinch ... sure thing Father Christmas ... Santa Claus g'day ... hi, howdy ta-ta, seeya ... take care, take it easy tar, thanks ... thanks good on you ... good for you blacklist ... --- (now understood) poker machine ... slot machine shaggy dog story ... --- (now understood) lawyer ... lawyer, attorney (lawyer in generic casual use, attorney in professional contexts) aluminium ... aluminum chemist's ... drug store caretaker ... janitor warder ... prison guard engine ... locomotive shareholder ... stockholder plane ticket ("airticket" now used by travel agents in Oz also) ... plane ticket (colloquial), airticket (formal, in travel agency) disembark (from plane) ... deplane trendoid ... yuppie trendy suburb ... gentrified suburb sus (that's a bit sus) ... suspect sus out (we'll have to sus it out) ... check out only (he's only covered completely in mud) ... bloody (general emphasis, not polite but not real bad either) ... damned tick off (items in a form) ... check off tick off (the teacher caught the boy and ticked him off) ... scold, dress down piss off ... go away, get lost, shove off irritate ... tick off "his bogoted attitude really ticks me off!", miff "That screaming child really has me miffed.", piss off (very common but also vulgar, borderline profane) "That rude sales clerk pissed me off."

dole (Oz) n Unemployment benefits. Father Christmas (Oz) = Santa Claus (US) n Although never used when I was a child, "Santa Claus" is now, in 1997, in common use in Australian department stores. funky adj 1. Oz and US: eccentric, stylish, pleasant, as in good jazz or folk music. 2. US only: dirty or smelly, as in "the bicycle chain is funky". innings (Oz) = inning (US) n Turn to bat, as in cricket or baseball. gaol (Oz) = jail (US) n, v Same pronunciation. often times (US) adv The emphatic form "often times" in place of simply "often" is virtually never used in Australia, but it's quite common in the US (usually pronounced "offen-times"). The Oxford concise lists it as an older usage in British english. paye-as-you-earn (PAYE) (Oz) v Pay income tax automatically at source. Employer deducts a standard amount from each salary or wage payment, and forwards to the tax office. rafferty's rules (Oz) n no rules at all, as of a chaotic contest or organization. reckon (Oz) v In Oz, "I reckon" translates simply to "I think", but there is no real US equivalent for this very common Australian construction. (September 1999: Kent Parks of Raleigh, NC, writes that "reckon" is also used in the same sense in the Southern US.)

#will update this over time #(out of boomerangs.)#(australia.)

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whiskeytangofrogman · 7 years

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100 Questions

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1. Coffee or tea? Tea for like, “I need to be awake but not THAT awake” and coffee for productivity, espresso for college. 2. Black and white or color? both duh 3. Drawings or paintings? I am but a humble wordsmith who loves all art stuff 4. Dresses or skirts? Booooooth 5. Books or movies? Different forms of media that I get different things out of. Movies for fun hangouts, books for interesting discussion. Also for my major lmfao 6. Pepsi or Coke? Dr. Pepper thanks 7. Chinese or Italian? Boooooooooooooooth 8. Early bird or night owl? Neither. Sleep when I need it, up when I’m up 9. Chocolate or vanilla? vaaaniiiilllllaaaaaaa 10. Introvert or extrovert? what is “extrovert”??? no but fr i’m like, 70/30 introvert 11. Hugs or kisses? hugs but only with people i’m like, comfortable with 12. Hunting or fishing? neither thanks 13. Winter or summer? i dont live in montana because i like sunshine and heat, that’s for sure 14. Spring or fall? fall. spring can eat me 15. Rural or urban? Urban please. I live rural-ish now and no thanks 16. PC or Mac? Unix can eat me too 17. Tan or pale? I love being tan but I also hate sun so. That’s a thing 18. Cake or pie? Cake with whipped or cream cheese frosting 19. Ice cream or yogurt? Froyoooo 20. Ketchup or mustard? Mustard hell yeah 21. Sweet pickles or dill pickles? Pickles, the third thing that can eat me 22. Comedy or mystery? love that comedy. 23. Boots or sandals? boots but also converse 24. Silver or gold? Silver. i’m a good slytherin 25. Pop or Rock? porque no los dos 26. Dancing or singing? I got like, five left feet, so singing. If you ask nicely i might show you a performance or two 27. Checkers or chess? Both 28. Board games or video games? VIDYA GAMES 29. Wine or beer? Eh, depends on mood and what I have, but usually beer 30. Freckles or dimples? I have neither but i love both 31. Honey mustard or BBQ sauce? fuck this question, ew 32. Body weight exercises or lifting weights? i am asthmatic 33. Baseball or basketball? Baseball I guess? Idk i’m not a Sport 34. Crossword puzzles or sudokus? Both pls 35. Facial hair or clean shaven? I like stubble but also like, whatever. the earth is doomed keep ur body hair where u want it 36. Crushed ice or cubed ice? Crushed fuck yeah 37. Skiing or snowboarding? staying inside and glaring at the snow 38. Smile or game face? why not both 39. Bracelet or necklace? rings 40. Fruit or vegetables? both 41. Sausage or bacon? i’m allergic to pork lmao 42. Scrambled or fried? frieeeeed 43. Dark chocolate or white chocolate? dark. 44. Tattoos or piercings? tattoos 45. Antique or brand new? does it matter 46. Dress up or dress down? i live in jeans and hoodies what do u think 47. Cowboys or aliens? SPACE WESTERNS 48. Cats or dogs? Cats! 49. Pancakes or waffles? PANCAKES. 50. Bond or Bourne? Kingsman 51. Sci-Fi or fantasy? Sci-fi and fantasy. In the same thing 52. Numbers or letters? Letters 53. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? Eh, probably hp 54. Fair or theme park? I’m a hoe for street fairs 55. Money or fame? CHASE THAT PAPER, SON 56. Washing dishes or doing laundry? Laundry. I hate wet food 57. Snakes or sharks? both lol 58. Orange juice or apple juice? cranapple for LIFE 59. Sunrise or sunset? Sunset 60. Slacker or over-achiever? Both, somehow. I’m like, a strategic slacker 61. Pen or pencil? Pen 62. Peanut butter or jelly? PB 63. Grammys or Oscars? i honestly don’t know the difference. the only award show i know for sure what it is are the tonys. I think the grammys are music, in which case that? 64. Detailed or abstract? In my life? Detailed. In my reading? Love that abstract 65. Multiple choice questions or essay questions? turning in an essay 66. Adventurous or cautious? boring 67. Saver or spender? depends 68. Glasses or contacts? Glasses 69. Laptop or desktop? Laptop 70. Classic or modern? depends. modern novels, classic decor 71. Personal chef or personal fitness trainer? gimme that good fooooood 72. Internet or cell phone? cell phone with internet? 73. Call or text? Call for big things, instant message for entertainment, text for only like i’m here texts 74. Curly hair or straight hair? my hair is a mass of curls upon waves upon curls 75. Shower in the morning or shower in the evening? Used to be morning until college, and now it’s evening 76. Spicy or mild? Spicy 77. Marvel or DC? Webcomics 78. Paying a mortgage or paying rent? Rent 79. Sky dive or bungee jump? fuck you 80. Oreos or Chips Ahoy? ew 81. Jello or pudding? ew ew 82. Truth or dare? neither. i am a mystery wrapped inside an enigma 83. Roller coaster or Ferris wheel? ferris wheel if i have to 84. Leather or denim? leather looks cooler, but i wear more denim 85. Stripes or solids? depends 86. Bagels or muffins? depends on my mood 87. Whole wheat or white? whole grain w/nuts 88. Beads or pearls? beads 89. Hardwood or carpet? depends, kitchen and bathroom are tile or hardwood, but i like how carpet feels on my feet 90. Bright colors or neutral tones? both 91. Be older than you are or younger than you are? little older if this also comes with having graduated 92. Raisins or nuts? both. trail mix. GORP 93. Picnic or nice restaurant? Restaurant! 94. Black leather or brown leather? boooooth 95. Long hair or short hair? at the shoulders 96. “Ready, aim, fire” or “Ready, fire, aim”? ?????????? who aims after they fire wtf lmao 97. Fiction or non-fiction? both 98. Smoking or non-smoking? i’m asthmatic 99. Think before you talk or talk before you think? how anxious am i at that exact moment lol 100. Asking questions or answering questions? both?

okay @iamneversleepingagain and @smol-lucio its ur turn (if u want to)

#tag game #bookwyrmling #this was........ interesting

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kin-eats · 7 years

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hey, could i get some easy to prepare snacks for marvin the martian from looney tunes? preferably sweet stuff if possible? thank you!

I’ll do my best!

White Chocolate Gorp

Banana Fritters

“Spa”ctacular Frozen Grapes

Fruity Granola Bars

Fried Yellow Squash

Heavenly Mix

I hope you enjoy! ~Shadow

#mod shadow #request #marvinkin #Anonymous

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winceats · 5 years

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2018 what a year! I started my food blog earlier this year, just after I moved to London. I thank every one of you for your continuing support and encouragement and for being on this culinary journey with me 😊

In this post I will be reflecting 2018’s best food moments.

Best Bites

First up, moving to London has always been a dream of mine and it came true this year. So much happens here, there are so many delicious food places and great social spots for all ages. This was a great opportunity for me to eat my way around London and beyond!I moved in with my vegan bestie, Claire. She has inspired me to branch out of my comfort zone and try amazing vegan food – I discovered a range of vegan, gluten free and diary free brands. From starters right through to desserts and snacks. My favourite vegan brands of 2018 are Linda Mccartney – their sausages and now their pizza selections and items that stand out. Strong Roots provide a great range of veges – currently loving their sweet potato fries. Violife Cheese create an amazing range of diary free cheeses. We recently hosted a vegan Christmas party with their latest cheeseboard! However my favourite flavour from them is their mozzarella, a great flavour and it melts, which is amazing for a dairy free cheese!

The snacks I have warmed to are Eat Real Snacks quinoa chips – my favourite flavour would have to be their sour cream & chives, a flavour that is nostalgic and reminds me of Quavers.

Last but not least my favourite chocolate brands are The Raw Chocolate Company – Salted Caramel Vanoffe a replacement for white chocolate, Vego – a rich nutty bar of chocolate that reminds me of Ferrero Rocher (this is a much loved classic amongst vegans) and recently I found Cocoa Libre a silky milk free chocolate I will be buying in the future.

The top three restaurants of 2018 – Comme Chez Maman, Sketch and The Palomar – it was actually a hard choice picking which restaurant was my ultimate favourite of 2018 so I chose 3 and I’ve listed them in no particular order. They all had fantastic service and incredible food. I visited Comme Chez Maman in Paris by Chef Wim Van Gorp in early November, the service was on point Chloe and Catlin were amazing front of house, they really made our Paris trip! My partner and I were talking about this restaurant for days even after landing back in London.

Sketch was one of my ultimate 2018 accomplishments as it was on my list for a while, Claire surprised me by taking me there for my birthday! It was like stepping into your own wonderland, creative and magical. The Gallery room also known as the ‘Pink Room’ was sophisticated and quirky with monochromatic interior. We were treated like royalty with miniature bites and a range of sensational teas. And of course you cannot go to the Sketch without visiting their insta famous loos!

My third choice was my recent trip to The Palomar, which I recently featured on my blog. The team were excellent they went above and beyond to cater to your every need and the food was mouthwateringly good!

My top three desserts of 2018 – Matcha Fondant from Machiya, tiny pots from Sticks’n’Sushi and Yolkin. I am a lover of all things sweet so the best sweet desserts I have had this year was a Matcha Fondant from Machiya a Japanese restaurant off Haymarket, London. I still can remember my first bite, it was orgasmic. My sister and I took 5 to 10 minutes figuring out the best word to describe it, to be honest you have to try it for yourself, especially if you love matcha, as much as I do. All we could conjure up was, ‘a heavenly rich matcha genache’, the first bite was mind blowing. Highly recommend!

My second favourite dessert of this year would be the Sticks’n’Sushi dessert selection; 10 different delicious mini pots filled with luxurious treats. The 3 pots I tend to be drawn to are Gateau Marcel topped with chocolate pearls – rich and chocolatey with a moist sponge, Fondant (dark chocolate caramel and peppermint core topped with crunchy hazelnut brittle) – a rich dark chocolate sponge with melted peppermint chocolate centre with a nutty trial. Finally the Matcha financier marzipan, matcha dark chocolate – flavour was not overpowering, a light sponge with a melted chocolate in the centre.

My third favourite is the matcha macaroon ice cream sandwiche, from Yolkin – a tasty sweet matcha flavour with giant macaroons. Although it is not normally sold as a macaroon sandwich however it can be found in their ice cream scoops section, they love creating new flavours every other week to entice and excite our tastebuds.

This year has been exhilarating. I never thought I’d work with such amazing and passionate people. Thank you to the collaborations I had this year – Sophie, a home cook and Mum who hosted me and my friends at her successful Supper Club Dining experience. We indulged in 3 exquisite french courses, she was an amazing host and we loved every moment of it!

In September Waffles Amour approached me and asked to collaborate. Gladly I accepted and was sent a box of sugared waffles and chocolate waffles – both were very tasty and I was able to combine it with my breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Next up I met Karla Thomas who is the cook behind Operation Cook Design – another passionate woman who loves to share her low calorie cakes with all and I had the pleasure of tasting her low calories brownies – light and chocolatey.

No.1 Kombucha was my next collaboration with Palm Public Relations. This was my first ever kombucha and now I’m always on look out for them in Sainsburys!

My final collaboration of 2018 was with Popcorn Shed sent by Delivered Social UK. I love their popcorn so much I have since then ordered more to share with my family and friends. I am so grateful that I was able to do all this within this year. I met some extraordinary people and worked with amazing brands! I am looking forward to 2019 and seeing my blog and social platforms grow.

What you can expect from me in 2019 is for me to continue to grow my food blog, I will continue to meet new foodies and incorporate some personal food recipes. I am also hoping to work with more chefs and brands.

Thank you all for supporting me through my food journey, its been one amazing year and I hope 2019 I will bring more delicious adventures to you all 😊

2018 Best Bites 2018 what a year! I started my food blog earlier this year, just after I moved to London.

#2018 #Best Bites #Food Blogger #Food Memories #Foodie #Reflection #UK Blogger

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