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Foraging! (1/?)
With the way the world is and the direction we're headed in as a society, it's becoming increasingly essential to become as self-reliant as possible. Unfortunately in just a few generations, the “leaders” of our world have nearly wiped all of the old common knowledge away. Capitalist consumerism has turned us into reliant beings who - for the most part - have stopped doing things that are in sync with the earth. We rely on stores for everything - from food to “convenient” items such as paper products, cleaning supplies, and other home goods. But did you know that with a little work you can make everything you need? For a long time i didn't either.
Foraging is an important skill that everyone should know! You can find most of the things you’d need for your daily life.
Some of my favorite foods to forage for are predominantly greens, but some plants also have edible seeds and roots as well. Most of the best forage is considered “weeds” by our society, which is unfortunate. Take lamb’s quarter for example; a common weed known around the world that is high in fiber, vitamin A, and vitamin C. It also contains a bunch of other important nutrients such as calcium, omega-3, omega-6, and manganese.
Another nutritious “weed” is purslane. It’s high in omega-3’s and potassium. One thing to be aware of is oxalic acid, which is found in purslane, known to be an anti-nutrient. While those with kidney issues should use caution with this compound, cooking the plant before consumption can help break down the acid.
Along with those, I also enjoy bitter dock, which is loaded with vitamin A and potassium. The roots of this plant are also known for having a detoxifying effect on the liver.
Many of the weeds in the US are renowned across the globe and a perfect example of that is amaranth. An ancient grain that is a staple in many countries is regarded as a pest here. This impressive plant has been able to develop a resistance to glyphosate (a cancer-causing chemical used in Roundup), which will likely become highly important in years to come. This plant’s leaves and seeds are edible and highly beneficial, containing vitamins A and C, calcium, folate (leaves), and protein (seeds). A fun bonus to this awesome plant: you can pop the seeds (~100k per plant) like popcorn! There’s a reason why this plant is loved around the world.
Since we’re discussing edible weeds, this beginner post would not be complete if we didn’t discuss dandelions. High in lots of vitamins such as A, K, and C, this plant is highly nutritious. The best part of this plant (in my opinion)? This plant is basically heart medicine AND the ENTIRE plant is edible! My favorite part of the plant would have to be the roots, they taste delicious and become perfectly tender when added to soups or sautees. The roots also help metabolize estrogen (while important), which can cause major problems in both men and women when in high concentrations. Since it can be found in tap water (in the US), everyone should try to consume dandelion to reduce any harmful effects of it.
I will be focusing some time on discussing a lot of the different plants you can forage for, as well as their uses, so stay tuned for that!(:
{will add my sources in a bit, I just wanted to get this up a while(: }
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who flipped him
#vtm#vampire the masquerade#vtmb#artists on tumblr#malkavian#the fledgling#AFTER ALMOST TWO YEARS. EDEN PORTRAIT#vampire#scarabocchi#oc art#this came out pretty good and took a quarter of the time my portrait usually take. i will never experience this high again#art#digital art#idk what else to add#oh yeah#lamb#can we pretend the fact that it looks. mh. is an artistic choice. the choice is im tired of drawing#I FORGOT TO TAG HIS NAME???#/eden
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Foraged Wild Greens, Purslane and Lamb's Quarters
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an attempt at a few different things, which at some point i may have lost the plot a little bit, but i accomplished what i wanted =w=
which is Narinder's weapon, in my personal take
i really like the concept people have done with giving him scythes, but given it's never seen in the game, i wanted to make something stylized off of what he uses
so a spear based off of his chains. this mfker is also pretty pyro-leaning, so i may explore that at some point
EDIT : SO I WAS TOLD ABOUT THE STATUE SCYTHE AND THAT CHANGES SOME THINGS BUT I STILL LIKE MY SPEAR
#justaart#art#cotl#cult of the lamb#cultofthelamb#cotl narinder#cotl the one who waits#cotl he who waits#once again lamenting that colors are so intense on my art program but not when uploading#also the 5 holes in his spear are represenative of the old faith#i noticed they had moon phases and im guessing he was the new moon since the others took the other phases#though Shamura could just as easily be the new moon and Narinder the full#wouldn't that be some shit#i feel like Leshy and Kallamar are the waxing and waining#while Heket is the quarter/half moon#but i am sure there are alot of ways you could slice it#if it were in literal phase then it would be Leshy as waxing Heket as half then Kallamar as full and Shamura as waning#but i dont personally subscribe to that cuz Kallamar is a fucker#Shamura gets the moon or new moon and that just makes them have a cool duality with Narinder#plus Leshy and Kallamar have terminal little sibling energy#Heket feels like a spoiled middle child
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A Seasonal Green Salad (Vegan)
#vegan#appetizer#salad#sorrel greens#wild foo#carrot greens#purslane#beet greens#nasturtium greens#lamb's quarters#spinach#dandelion greens#kale#edible flowers#begonias#violets#chive blossoms#dianthus#vinegar#mustard#olive oil#black pepper#sea salt#💚
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Quick sketchy doodle of Akita Neru as The One Who Waits (w/ the Kagamines as Aym & Baal & Miku as The Lamb)
And a sneak peek of a more full Miku as The Lamb pic to come soon (hopefully)
#I’m not fully happy with the Miku Lamb design but i never will be completely satisfied so I’m just powering through it lol#cult of the lamb#hatsune miku#akita neru#kagamine rin#kagamine len#kagamine twins#vocaloid#don’t look too much at this I literally stopped caring a quarter through and it shows lol#my art
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It's time to be ominous in my room
#ive been in the living room all day hanging out#but its time retire to my quarters and call upon the dark forces (my teddy bears) for an evening of mischief and whimsy (playing minecraft)#lily livered lamb°•~♡
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rating rtc ship names and giving my opinions on them because i can and im bored, except i just make some up and have still probably missed out most of the names. ten points to whoever guesses which ones i made up tho
quick note that my opinions of the ship will not affect my ratings of the ship name because that would be boring
mischa x talia
15/10 amazing canon for a reason talia is real in my eyes i dont accept any other option she is. real they are in love
i haven't actually seen any ship names for this one
mischa x noel
50/10 amazing showstopping they are so everything ever i love them so much they are. life itself
nischa - 7/10 - gets the job done, simple, a bit boring though, bonus points for the isch sound
passionfruit - 100/10 - its cute, its fun, it makes sense, good ship name and my personal favourite
bad romance - 9/10 - funny, it has some logic behind it, easily identifiable, not very common though
frenchrap - 6/10 - idk the syllables dont flow imo, points for how easily recognisable it is
mischa x talia and mischa x noel
17372737288/10 i am a firm believer in this ship noel talia besties real mischa has two hands im not even doing poly ships in this post and yet i still put this in because i love it so much noel x mischa x talia real
i also havent seen any ship names for this one
mischa x ricky
8/10 solid ship, its cute, its good, i quite like it. i dont ship it a lot but its nice, i'd read a fic about it and have read one fic about it in the past (there are actually criminally few fics of this ship). its definitely grown on me tbh
passionspace - 8/10 - a lot of syllables but they flow so im fine with that, rolls off my tongue nicely
spacerap - 8/10 - i like this one, its fun, its nice, its recognisable, nothing astounding but its good
spaceaccent - 7/10 - wordy, but its not bad. its nicely shaped if any of you get what i mean but that might just be the tism talking
shootingstar - 7.5/10 - i like ship names that are already established phrases, so this one gets points for that. needs a bit of thought but i like the alliteration
noel x ricky
8.5/10 its sweet, ive read a few fics on it and seen a few headcanons abt it, and i like it, its cute. they r so <3
starrypoet - 10000/10 - THIS IS THE CUTEST SHIP NAME IVE EVER HEARD OH MY GODDDD its so cute its everything my lord this ship name makes me so happy
frenchspace - 6/10 - eh. not much to it, a bit bland imo. points for recognisability
tragicspace - 9/10 - lovely, i like this one. it flows well in my brain
spacehooker - 8/10 - funny, to the point, makes sense. the only thing is it catches me off guard every time i think of the phrase spacehooker
penny/jane x ricky
10/10 literally perfect they are everything ever i love them so so canon they are so jajskskdk /pos
spacedolls - 100/10 - cute, fun, universally recognised, love itself
luckystar - 8/10 - cute, needs a bit of thinking but it makes sense once you figure it out, idk i just think its cute, minus points bcs it isnt spacedolls and spacedolls is so ingrained in my brain i see it as THE ship name
ive seen very few ship names bcs spacedolls is so universally beloved
ricky x ocean
1/10! i find it hard to ship ocean with men, but even if i look outside of that i still dont ship it tbh.
starstudent - 9/10 - good name, makes sense, its an already established word/phrase which i like in a ship name
gingercat - 7/10 - a little uninspired but wtv its alright.
seaspace - 6/10 - flows nicely, alliteration, ship can be worked out through context, bit ehhhh tho
mischa x ocean
6/10 once again i don't really ship ocean with men, but i do see the appeal tbh, pretty cute. very few ship names though
topcomment - 9/10 - this is cute, this is fun, it makes me smile when i see this ship name
oscha - 7/10 - it actually flows really well but i can only think of osha the health violations thing
mischa x constance
5/10 i have seen exactly one fic of this, it was pretty cute ngl. i dont think its finished yet tho. i am completely neutral on this ship. once again ive seen very few ship names
candyrapper - 10326262/10 - THIS IS SO CUTE OMG i love it sm. genuinely its so shhdhdhd /pos
sugarrap - 8/10 - pretty cute, i just think i like the word sugar tbh, double r gets it more points
coffeeshot - 6/10 - sounds okay but its too close to coffeeshop imo
ocean x constance
9/10 yes yes they are so yes i love them (post development). they are so cute i love them
blackrose - 10/10 - its cute its recognisable everybody gets what this is its so <3
saltwatertaffy - 7/10 - points for creativity but it has too many t's which gives it too many pauses
sweet n salty - 6/10 - fun but its more of a sentence and that puts me off
ocean x penny/jane
8/10 very cute i quite like this one ^^
gingersnaps - 7/10 - its reallt really cute but i havent been able to clock why snaps is there. like yeah janes neck but its not clicking in my brain so minus points
gingerdolls - 7/10 - cute, a little pop-y (idk how to explain it its got the. sounds) but nice
perfectdolls - 8/10 - pretty cute, too many constant sounds though
penny/jane x constance
7/10 its cute, i like it, very nice. ngl i just like the idea of development from constance being freaked out by her to accepting her and them falling in love, and i think they could bond over being unnoticed
sugardolls - 9/10 - cute, rolls off my tongue nicely, makes me feel all fuzzy
teaparty - 8/10 - cute! i didnt get this one at first tbh but then i saw an explanation and now i love this ship name
wooden dolls - 6/10 - had to have this one explained as well, don't really like it that much tbh
penny/jane x mischa
4/10 i don't ship this bcs i see them as siblings tbh, but other than that there isnt anything wrong with the ship
nestingdolls - 10/10 - this is the best one its cute its superior you cannot convince me otherwise
rapdolls - 7/10 - got a nice pop but the words feel a little disjointed imo
passiondolls - 7.5/10 - a lot of syllables but its pretty balanced overall
oddcomment - 7/10 - idk i think this one is nice
karnak x virgil
???/10 funny as a meme, ngl the roleplay accts have made me not hate this, established relationship i can deal but i dont think id read a fic on it. sidenotes rp accts my beloved if any of you are reading this u r great <3
electricity - 10/10 - the only ship name ive seen for this, funny, to the point, fits the ship, it does its job and there isnt any need for anything else
edit: I FORGOT RICKY X CONSTANCE ENTIRELY I AM SO SORRY
ricky x constance
4/10 i hold no opinions of this ship. i’ve seen nobody ship it tbh. i only remembered this one bcs i saw a comment about it somewhere and realised i had not, in fact, included them in this post. once again i am so sorry
sugarspace - 8.5/10 - its got alliteration, its got a nice balance, it has the word sugar in it. good name. i like it
catcafe - 7/10 - cute, i like it, but minus points because i don't like the fe sound.
sweetspace - 8/10 - similar to sugarspace, but half a point less bcs i prefer the word sugar
i think that's all of them, tell me if i missed any though (not including humanised cyclone ships)
edit: it appears i've missed some but i dont know which ships they're for. some of them i can guess but others im unsure of so here. if i've missed any more feel free to tell me and i'll add them to the bonus section
bonus section:
retroraps - 8/10 - nice alliteration, nice sounds, i like the singular t. it really brings this ship name together
sweetpassion - 9/10 - this one is good bcs it makes sense and its got two s sounds
perfectpassion - 8/10 - double p makes it pop /pos, the s and the emphasised e and the double p is >>
ragedolls - 9/10 - balanced, good sounds, recognisable. solid ship name
#ride the cyclone#noel gruber#mischa bachinski#ricky potts#ocean oconnell rosenberg#penny lamb#constance blackwood#jane doe rtc#i made a good quarter of these up#lol#ricky rtc#penny rtc#mischa rtc#rtc musical#noel rtc#ocean rtc#constance rtc
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Edible (and Non-edible) Plants & Flowers Throughout the United States [Part 2]
The following plants, flowers and mushrooms can be found throughout the United States, so identifying and harvesting, as well as being able to identify their edible parts, is undoubtedly priceless information in the event of a SHTF situation. You should discuss the safety of ingesting these plants and flowers if you are pregnant and/or breastfeeding.
Go to Part 1.
Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus)
How to identify it: This sunflower species has ovate leaves and can grow up to eight inches long and three inches wide. budding with many yellow disk flowers. Both leaves and stems have a rough, sandpapery texture.
Where to find it: Found in every state, but becomes more scarce in drier regions.
Edibility & flavor: Can be eaten raw or cooked. The white flesh is nutty, sweet and crunchy like chestnuts when raw. However, when baked in their skins, they more resemble potatoes with a mild taste of artichoke hearts.
Benefits: Rich in iron, potassium, Vitamin B1; regulates blood sugar levels; low in fats.
Caution: Has reportedly caused anaphylaxis in some people; otherwise, no other toxic or negative side-effects have been reported.
Lamb Quarters (Chenopodium album)
How to identify it: Also called wild spinach, fat hen, goosefoot, pigweed, etc., this edible weed is found nationwide all year long.
Where to find it: It's often found in agricultural fields, especially in low and wet areas that have been recently disturbed.
Edibility & flavor: Most of the plant -- flowers, leaves, and stems -- is edible. The seeds are also edible, but contain high levels of saponin and so shouldn't be eaten in excess.
Benefits: High in fiber, protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, manganese, calcium, copper, iron, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
Caution: Due to pesticides and other chemicals, Lamb's Quartrers can contain high levels of nitrates, oxalates, and sulfates.
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea)
How to identify it: The stems are thick and succulent, reddish in color, and spread into dense mats up to 20 inches across. The leaves are also succulent and may be crowded enough to appear whorled or opposite.
Where to find it: Purslane grows just about anywhere, including gravel, sidewalk cracks, disturbed soil, and other "waste spaces."
Edibility & flavor: Best eaten raw and fresh, the way you'd eat spinach; however, it can also be cooked. It has a tart and slightly salty taste.
Benefits: Rich in omega-3 fatty acids; supports healthy arteries; helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and other forms of heart disease.
Caution: Contains oxalates, which have been linked to kidney stones. Seeds have higher levels of oxalates than the rest of the plant. People prone to kidney problems should use caution.
Queen Anne's Lace (Daucus carota)
How to identify it: Also known as wild carrot, Queen Anne's Lace is a perennial that grows 1 to 4 feet tall and smells like carrots. It appears as a rosette in its first year. Umbrella-shaped flower clusters top one or several hairy hollow stems. Feathery, lacy leaves start immediately beneath the flower and increase in size as they descend. The flowers are actually tiny white individual flowers arranged in a flat-top umbel. The flowers bloom from May through October. The seeds are small, barbed, brown, oval and flat.
Where to find it: Commonly found in dry fields, roadside ditches and other open areas.
Edibility & flavor: The white flower heads and seeds are edible; if you catch them early enough, the roots and leaves are also edible. The roots, otherwise, are suitable only for flavoring. The flowers themselves taste vaguely fresh and carroty.
Benefits: The seeds have been historically used as contraceptives. The roots are used as a diuretic and prevent kidney stones and worms.
Caution: People with sensitive skin may develop irritation and blistering after contact with Queen Anne's Lace. Queen Anne's Lace also closely resembles hemlock, which is highly poisonous.
Self-Heal (Prunella vulgaris)
How to identify it: This perennial has a solitary or clustered upright stem and typically grows from 10 to 50 centimeters in height. The flowers are box-shaped and usually oblong in side-view; they're usually purple, but sometimes pink or white.
Where to find it:
Edibility & flavor: The entire flower tastes slightly bitter and slightly sweet like romaine lettuce, and can be eaten raw or cooked.
Benefits: Draws out infection; stimulates the healing of wounds, burns, and ulcers; has styptic effects and can staunch the flow of blood.
Caution: None noted.
Stinging Nettles (Urtica dioica)
How to identify it: Grows in dense clusters of stalks 5 to 8 feet tall. The leaves are heart-shaped, pointed at the tips, have indented veins, and get about 2 to 5 inches long.
Where to find it: Can be found everywhere nationwide beginning in early spring; the best places to find them are sunny areas with rich, moist soil, such as along rivers, streams, lakes, ditches, fencerows and the edges of cultivated fields.
Edibility & flavor: Stinging nettles can be eaten raw or cooked; if being eaten raw, however, make sure to neutralize the nettle leaves by cooking or drying them, or crushing them with your teeth or tools (like a mortar and pestle) so they cannot sting you with formic acid. The leaves are edible at any stage of growth -- if they've already grown flowers and seeds, though, the smaller leaves at the top are still safely edible. Nettles have a rich, earthy, spinach-like flavor with a slight tang.
Benefits: They contain many nutrients; reduce inflammation; treat enlarged prostates; treat hay fever; lowers blood pressure; and helps regulate blood sugar.
Caution: Handle with care, as the barbs of stinging nettles can inject not just formic acid, but also possibly an array of other chemicals, such as serotonin, acetylcholine, histamine, and/or leukotrines -- these can cause skin irritation, such as itchiness, rash, bumps, and/or hives. If processed correctly before ingesting, these chemicals will be neutralized and shouldn't cause intestinal distress. Consult with a physician before ingesting if you take certain medications, such as blood thinners, blood pressure medication, diuretics (or water pills), diabetes medication, or lithium.
Watercress (Nasturtium officinale)
How to identify it: The flowers of watercress are small, white, and grow in long clusters similar to mustard. Watercress is glossy-looking, mostly hairless, medium-sized, and can be aquatic or sub-aquatic. It is sometimes confused for garden cress (or mustard cress), fool's watercress, land cress (or pepper cress), nasturtium, and pea shoots.
Where to find it: Commonly found in cold, alkaline waters, such as those of springs, spring runs, and streams.
Edibility & flavor: Can be eaten raw or cooked, though raw is best. How it is eaten will also determine its taste -- raw, it will have a peppery taste similar to mustards or wasabi. Cooked, it will lose the pepperiness, leaving a distinctively vegetable flavor.
Benefits: Rich in potassium and is considered a "superfood" with 49 other rich nutrients believed to lower one's risk of cancer; improve heart health, and support bone health.
Caution: Eaten raw can infest one with parasitic liver flukes, which can enlarge the liver within the first stages of infestation and later lead to severe pain in the upper abdomen, jaundice, and sometimes skin inflammation.
Wild Strawberries (Fragaria virginiana)
How to identify it: These are easy to spot because their leaves have toothed edges and hairy undersides, and of course, the distinctive red, seeded fruit. Sometimes can be misidentified because they look just like "mock strawberries" -- however, mock strawberries aren't poisonous, so misidentification of these two plants will not be fatal.
Where to find it: Prefer dry locales with rich, loamy soil, such as wood edges, yards and along roadsides.
Edibility & flavor: Can be eaten raw or cooked. Wild strawberries have the same sweet, aromatic, slightly floral, gently acidic taste as those you can buy in grocery stores.
Benefits: Excellent sources of potassium and fiber; helps lower blood pressure and reduce risks of developing osteoporosis.
Caution: None noted.
#shtf plan#edible plants#edible flowers#f&d#food and drink#outdrs#foraging#gardening#prep#prepper#prepping#survival#survivalism#survivalist#off the grid#offgrid#part 2#jerusalem artichoke#lamb quarters#purslane#queen anne's lace#self-heal#stinging nettles#watercress#wild strawberries
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i love u dandelions i love u clover i love u plantain i love u wild carrots i love u sorrel i love u hairy bittercress i love u drought-resistant native low-growing plants <333
#reject grass lawns embrace healthy native lawns#honorary mention to lambs quarter ur not a lawn plant but i love u anyway <3#(btw every plant i mentioned is edible)#go eat some wood sorrel its fucking delicious)
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This is the purple lamb's quarters I was talking about. Red orach, perhaps?
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A simple salad of lamb's quarters with purslane, wildflowers, oil and vinegar
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Kindred Voices
Never one
without the other
they will know us all
in time
#art#justapost#justaphoto#justaart#boris habit#dr habit#yes that is a wolf and lamb quote#it resonated hard while i was drawing this#these two in a single party would be /disasterous/#and by that i mean it would be fantastic and i fucking /wish/#Jamee would always be on Borres in some way shape or form#and Borres is a druid while Jamie is a druid#but their circles are completely different#and their fighting style is completely different#one is WAY MORE HANDS ON than the other#bet'cha can't guess whose the feral and whose the long range caster#im love him my good best buddy Borres#and his quarter staff#it probably is a rain staff too
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Wild Spinach/Lamb's Quarters Cake (Vegan)
#vegan#appetizer#brunch#lamb's quarters#wild greens#wild food#paprika#cayenne#cumin#avocado oil#sea salt#💚
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Dripping wet girl takes a large shlong in her horny little mouth
mamasita tetona
Babe takes a huge black dick in her cunt after BJ then gets cumshot on tits
NYMPHO Big booty Aria Lee licked and fucked hard
Spying on naked teen pussy at nudist beach
Twink comforts his friend who was cheated on with anal
Milf giving ir footjob
Lesbian whips babes in doggy bondage
My sweet girl fingering herself
MILF BBW FINGERS CREAMY PUSSY ON SNAPCHAT
#iring#Urocoptidae#amoke#arrivist#censurers#washier#unregard#Hokkaido#underbitten#V.I.#Kiefer#warstled#otherwise#lamb's-quarters#unregretful#surface-dwelling#bonaci#much-discussed#foreship#waggy
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