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Im a veggie girlie

Butternut Squash the vegetable you are!!!! I grew so many last year and have found so many versatile recipes. I love her. Close seconds: broccoli (ngl almost in every meal), GARLIC!!!, asparagus, mushrooms. I WILL NOT STAND FOR BEET HATE! Worst: not to be a child but… Brussels sprouts. Can’t get down with it.

@mossyelfie

May 26, 2024

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BEST: mushroom

any type. shiitake, oyster, portobello, shimeji, etc etc. they’re so earthy and tasty. WORST: gotta be eggplants cannot stand the things. literally no redeemable qualities. and yes i did try them cooked and dressed in several ways, guess we just aren’t meant to be.

@aubergina

Apr 25, 2024

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main recommendation

For me I really like corn A big lump with knobs It has the juice I can't imagine a more beautiful thing It's corn! I can tell you all about it I mean look at this thing When I tried it with butter, everything changed!

@finlay

Feb 2, 2025

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BEING KIND TO KIDS

I’m not a parent and do not plan to be. Kids can wear me out fast with their high energy and noise level; it leaves me very over-stimulated. But it’s pretty extreme when people say they ”hate kids” and I often feel it’s a reflection of their childhood and beliefs around how kids “should be.” That they were expected to be quiet, obedient, and out of the way by their parents when they were little. It’s fucking hard to be a kid. You’re dealing with a rapidly-changing body and underdeveloped brain, managed by flawed adults who are enforcing boundaries that you do not understand. It’s confusing and hard to manage your feelings and honestly just a lot. People are impatient with kids when they‘re brand new to the world and figuring it all out, and this is a time kids need a friend the most. Children can also be teachers to adults with how they are less habituated to the world. They teach us how to be free and open-hearted and silly and imaginative. A good practice is to be kinder and gentler with kids. If that feels difficult, start with gentleness toward your inner child. Maybe that’s the child in your life that needs your attention and kindness most.

@MidwestZen

Apr 16, 2025

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MORNING RITUALS

They keep you grounded and sometimes they keep you caffeinated, too.

@MidwestZen

May 6, 2025

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Flower report 03.22.25

I meant to post this yesterday. Absolutely beautiful morning for walk. This morning is also beautiful but in a spring rain kind of way.

@MidwestZen

Mar 23, 2025