Glamrock Bonnie's Blue Raspberry Glazed Popcorn
Ingredients
8 cups popped popcorn (about 1/3 to 1/2 cup of kernels)
1 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1/3 cup water
1 package (0.13 ounces) blue raspberry flavored drink mix (unsweetened)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Blue food coloring (optional)
Cooking spray or oil for coating Instructions
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Place the popped popcorn in a large mixing bowl, ensuring there are no unpopped kernels.
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water, blue raspberry drink mix, and salt. Stir continuously until the sugar is dissolved.
Bring the mixture to a boil and let it cook without stirring until it reaches 250°F (121°C) on a candy thermometer (hard ball stage).
Remove the saucepan from the heat and quickly stir in the baking soda. Be cautious as the mixture will bubble up.
Add a few drops of blue food coloring if desired and mix well.
Pour the hot syrup over the popcorn in the mixing bowl, stirring gently to coat the popcorn evenly.
Spread the coated popcorn onto the prepared baking sheet, breaking up any large clumps.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until the popcorn is crisp and the glaze has hardened.
Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before breaking it into clusters. Enjoy popcorn!
Feel free to adjust the amount of blue raspberry flavoring or food coloring to suit your taste preferences!
So! I read and write a lot of fanfiction whenever I get into a new fandom, and thus far Moomins has been no different. In the interest of sharing some of my favorites, I thought I’d go through and put together a fic recs post.
Keep in mind that this is not a comprehensive list of all the Moomins fanfics I’ve ever read and enjoyed! These are just the ones that have stuck with me the most. The Moomins AO3 tag has really taken off recently, and I highly encourage everyone to browse for themselves and give these authors some love. If going through fandom tags makes you nervous, fear not! Here is a link to the filtered version that I usually use.
To start off, here are some authors who have written enough gems that I can’t pick just one:
Bloodsbane: Some seriously good Joxter&Snufkin content. The creme de la creme is definitely When All is Still in Winter, though. It’s still ongoing, and it’s fantastic.
Princex_N: Lots of soft content, generally short and sweet. They’ve written a few fics about Snufkin having chronic pain that I found interesting, as well.
oOmackybOo: More softness, and Joxter&Snufkin father/son content! Perhaps you’re sensing a trend.
And without further ado, here is a list of Moomins fanfictions that have utterly wowed me over the past month or so.
your heart is gold and your hands are cold, by taizi: Ongoing. Taizi is another author who’s written a lot of good stuff, but this fic stands out to me in particular. I love fae stories, and this one has just the right flavor of eerie.
All That is Given, by WritingIsMyCoffee: Ongoing. One of the best Snufkin/Moomin fanfics I’ve read so far. I can’t exactly call it a slow burn because they get together in the first chapter, but the way their relationship develops from there is just, *chef’s kiss*. Also the ending of Chapter 10 was a flawless gut-punch, and I’m not sure I’ll ever fully recover.
Yearn No More, by TemenCMoth: Ongoing. This one is about Snufkin and Moomintroll coming to terms with their feelings for each other after… let’s call it an unwelcome intervention from a meddlesome traveler.
A Little Pocket of Snow, by Gemi: Complete. A short and sweet fic about the Joxter raising Snufkin and Moomin. Kinda hope the author does more with it.
Divulgence, by mousesprings: Ongoing. Moomintroll finds out that Snufkin is one of the Mymble’s children, and Snufkin tells the story of how he went from living with his mother and siblings as a young child, to wandering the world in solitude. I love this fic’s take on baby Snufkin.
But One Doesn’t Say It, by Bumblebeebats: Ongoing. A lovely mutual pining fic in which Snufkin is terrified of people finding out he has emotions, and Moomin trying to figure out when is the right time to hold hands (hint: it’s all the time).
the joxter never took anything seriously, by punkbean: Complete. A Joxter-centric fic leading up to the epilogue of The Exploits of Moominpappa. The Joxter finds out he has a son, pines over the years he lost, and finally gets to meet him. All in all it’s a sweet fic with a nice take on Joxter as someone with the potential to be a good parent, which is my favorite take on the Joxter, honestly.
Son of Snow, by RunRabbitRun: Complete. I can’t get enough of Joxter and Snufkin content, apparently. The Joxter is a winter fae, and Snufkin is a spring fae but doesn’t know it. They meet on a beach one day. It’s not terribly dramatic for most of it, but the character interaction alone is a lot of fun.
wildflowers, by carolinaa: Complete. Snufkin returns to Moominvalley to find that the Moomins aren’t there, and no one knows where they’ve gone. Perfect story for tugging your heartstrings before giving you a nice, emotionally cathartic end.
feet of clay, by Tyranno: Ongoing. This one’s a fun one. The Moomins are traveling in search of a new home, and eventually come upon a valley healing from a recent fire. Snufkin is the local god of the valley, who Moomintroll befriends as he and his parents make their home there.
Floodgates, by blossombell: Complete. Moomintroll realizes that he loves Snufkin in a way he can never love Snorkmaiden. A sweet story about Moomintroll valuing his friends’ feelings before learning to value his own.
Give Me a Reason, by VoidofRoses: Complete. Another fae!Snufkin fic! This time it’s the whole family: Joxter’s fae, Snufkin’s fae, Mymble’s fae, Little My’s fae, they’re all fae! Winter!Joxter finds out he has a son, and heads to Moominvalley to meet Spring!Snufkin.
Formal Affair, by busket: Complete. Ms. Fillyjonk derides Snufkin’s uncouth way of life, so he crashes her fancy-dress party to prove a point and also give Moomintroll a night to remember. There is nothing about this story I don’t love.
Winter, Come Spring, by Grimmseye: Complete. Moomintroll wakes up in the middle of winter to find the Joxter raiding their kitchen. Hilarity ensues.
Nearly Nowhere, by Qpenguin98: Complete. Obligatory Invisible Snufkin fic! But in all seriousness, this is a nice one. It starts off sad and ends sweet; what more could you ask for?
cottonmouth, by luftballons99: Complete. Moomintroll and Snufkin get baked.
Your Freedom Isn’t Free, by AgentZee: Complete. A young Snufkin discusses the nature of freedom with the Joxter. Short and sweet.
Delicate, by Pyrrhuloxiac: Complete. One of the first fanfics I ever read. Snufkin and Moomintroll discuss the language of flowers. I keep coming back to this one.
Enjoy! I’ll probably add more as I find them.
END OF SK8 THE INFINITY THEORY
Episode 7 spoilers
Ok so my theory is that by the end of the show Adams apprentice will get sick of his shit and wont take the fall for him like adam told him and will actually report him for whatever it was he did and also touching minors. Joe will propose to cherry at court after adam is arrested, shadow will be the ring bearer, miya will be the flower boy ,reki and langa will be the best men. Reki will catch the bouquet (that shadow put together). They skateboard to their honeymoon
Reblog this on the first of the month for good luck all month long!
Folklore: The Leaf Lights
This is a lil piece of not very well known folklore that comes from a few places Maryland, Oregon, and Washington mostly.
The leaf lights have some mixed Folklore.
But the leaf lights are apparently autumn colored lights that come along only in November and October. Strange little lights that hide amoung in the leaves and guide people into pumpkin patches, corn fields, squash patches, tree groves, or deeper into the woods.
Many people describe encounters with the leaf lights or " leaf people " as as charming, non-threatening, and playful.
Some ideas of what they are:
1. they are orange, yellow and red willo-whisps.
2. Fall faeries
3. Magic made by the pumpkin people {a entity I'll explain in another post}
4. Leaf people aka far or entities having a connection with changing leaves.
5. Reflections of light on wet leaves.
Making little leaf or autumn themed lights to attract the leaf lights or "leaf people" is what some witches from mostly Maryland and Oregon do from what I've been told.
Not a want but a need
Moomin Desk Collection (re-ment)
Shane when the Q&A ends
Hera Offerings
"Hera is the Olympian queen of the gods, and the goddess of marriage, women, the sky and the stars of heaven."
Large Altars:
Honey
Breads, grains, homemade sweets
Pomegranates
Fruits
Milk
Wine
Pure water
Flowers such as lilies, poppies, irises, white roses, and waterlilies
White flower arrangements
Peacock paintings, statues, or peacock patterns
Cow paintings, statues, or cow print patterns
Cuckoo bird art or statues
Cuckoo clocks
Incense such as rose, iris, myrrh, civet, jasmine, and patchouli
White, royal blue, purple, dark green, grey, and silver candles
Diadem (crowns)
Throne imagery
Framed family photos
Small/hidden Altars:
Chocolate
Pomegranate seeds
Fake white flowers
Peacock feathers
Peacock jewlery
Cuckoo feathers
Snail or hermit crab shells
Cow jewlery
Cow print items
Toy peacocks or cows
Gemstones such as pearls, garnets, citrine, amber, diamonds, and star sapphires
Perfumes
Silver and gold jewelry (especially rings)
White or gold rose petals
Golden roses
Art that you've created, especially if it is art of Her
Poems written for Her
Any crafts you've made
Stories that you've written
Photos of your S.O. and/or children
Devotional Acts:
If you have a romantic partner surprise them with breakfast in bed, a movie, a massage, booking a romantic retreat for the two of you, etc.
Do housework and keep your home clean
Make a playlist of songs that remind you of Her
Spend time with those you care about and listen to what they have to say
Try to help others
Be kind to children
Reminisce by looking at old photos on your phone or photographs around your house
Set time aside in your schedule just for your S.O., children, family, friends, etc.
Turn your bathroom into a spa!
Take a long bath with bubbles, soaks, music, candles, wine, etc.
Don't be afraid to speak your mind and let others know what you want and don't want
Donate and support domestic abuse victims
Donate a dress to organizations like Brides for a Cause or Brides Against Breast Cancer or donate to help fund someone's wedding/wedding dress
Donate and support charities that help aid in ending child hunger
Take care of yourself, your mental health, and treat yourself to something you want
Pray to Her and talk with Her about what's going on in your life, any crushes you have, your romantic partner/s, past relationships, children, etc.
Sources:
https://vocal.media/futurism/ways-of-worship-hera
https://occult-world.com/hera/
https://goddessgift.com/goddess-info/meet-the-goddesses/hera/hera-activities/
Artwork from Smite
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Any other punk monster boys want to,,, idk vibe to the Himalayas and let me show you my key collection,,,maybe cuddle a little