The ratings have been falling since season 3.

A season that- except for a couple of episodes- is pretty universally known to be one of the weaker seasons. A season with a very steady Bughead, some Varchie (and Veggie) and Choni (if im remembering correctly.) So why a lot of people are freaking out about the viewership and how they are going down and claming its because of the mixing up of the OG couples…it’s not that.

• Two cups pasta (I had wholemeal so that’s what I used but any pasta will do, gluten free, noodle, penne, spirals, whatever)
• A cup of almond milk (any non dairy milk is fine)
• Three tablespoons of flour (I used wholemeal wheat, but you could use rice, oat, or cornflour to make it gluten free)
• Half a cup of brewers yeast (nutritional or savoury yeast would work too)
• A pinch of salt
• A block of firm tofu (seitan would work too if you prefer it)
• A big handful of fresh chives (you could use dried as well, but you’ll need to simmer the sauce for longer and possibly adjust the amount)
• White or Apple Cider vinegar (could be swapped for lemon juice)
• A cube of veggie stock (optional)
• A splash of soy sauce (optional)
• A pinch of cumin seeds (optional)
• A few tablespoons of oil (I like to use the oil from sundried tomatoes but any vegetable oil is fine)
• A handful of pumpkin seeds (optional, you could swap for other nuts/seeds if you wanted)
• A handful of sunflower seeds (optional, you could swap for other nuts/seeds if you wanted)
• Olives (optional)
• Sun dried tomatoes (optional)
• Spinach, Kale, whatever vegetables you have spare would do fine, broccoli and cauliflower go surprisingly well in pasta dishes.

1. Put the pasta on to boil. Traditionally you’d add a pinch of salt and a splash of oil, but I don’t usually bother. If you’re using wholemeal pasta like I did it’ll take a little longer to cook.
2. Usually with tofu you’re supposed to press it to get the moisture out, but I’m lazy. Years ago I discovered if you freeze tofu and then thaw it (if you’re in a hurry you can defrost it in hot water), it becomes a lot more like a sponge and you can just squeeze the moisture out without any trouble. Cut or crumble the tofu into chunks however you like it, and throw them a frying pan with the cumin seeds and a splash of oil. I use a non stick frying pan but you can do without (it’ll just take more stirring).
3. Fry the tofu much the same way you would fry onions for a few minutes, then crumble the veggie stock over the top, then add around a third of the brewers yeast, and a splash of soy sauce. Keep stirring.
4. After a few minutes, or as soon as the stock and yeast start to stick or form clumps, add a splash of vinegar, this helps to deglaze the pan and adds a sharpness to the flavour. Keep stirring.
5. Now add any vegetables, seeds, olives, etc to the mix, except the chives and keep stirring till the vegetables are cooked. Chunkier vegetables will take longer.
6. Now, you can mix up the sauce in the pan with everything else or you can mix it up separately. I find it’s easier separate but it means one more container or pot to clean.
7. Mix a couple of tablespoons of oil with the flour, add a splash of soy sauce, and a splash of vinegar, and a pinch of salt. Stir into a thick paste. Slowly add the almond milk, stirring as you go. If the sauce is still thick, add some more milk.
8. Now add the chives and if you haven’t already, add the sauce to the pan, then drain the pasta (which should be done by now) and add that too. Lower the heat and let it simmer, stirring occasionally, for about ten minutes. If the sauce gets too thick in that time, add a bit more milk or even water. You’re looking for the flavour of the chives to spread out and mix with everything else. Add a bit more salt or vinegar if you think it needs it.

This mix should make enough to feed 2-4 people depending on how hungry they are. If you add a salad or bread or something it’ll stretch to six.

I’ve upcycled a wooden crate!

I upcycled a wooden crate using paints that I don’t use anymore and old bubble wrap (I couldn’t find another foil). I put some potting soil inside it and planted some seeds… now I’m looking forward to planting lots of herbs inside my house! Okay, I’m joking, for now it is just a basil ;)

My motivation? I got really irritated with buying basil spice in paper bags every month… you know the small bags you can find in (I guees) every shop. I’ve also seen same looking basil being sold in plastic bottles (similar to ketchup bottles), what’s wrong with people? Anyway, I’m a person who uses a lot of basil while cooking and I’ve finally decided I want to grow it myself. But I have a large garden so why did I plant it in a crate? I wanted to check how it is to plant food inside ;)

By the way, I mentioned a bubble wrap. If you obtain it somehow, don’t throw it out! Always try to reuse bubble wrap, I always collect it and if I have to I use it to pack another package ;) Here are some ideas what you can do with bubble wrap:

• Use it to cover wooden crate similar to mine and make your own potting crate ;)
• You can use it for window isolation (it is useful especially in winter)
• Simply use it to secure what you need
• Make a frottage! Cover the wrap with paint and make a stamp
• Or use it in a collage! (maybe it won’t save the planet but it’s fun…)
• Make some beads! I’m absolutely amazed by the idea!
• Use it in photography (for example like that)
• If you like baking and you are brave, you can also try out those wild DIY from youtube:D

I hope I inspired you a bit ;) 

Thanks for supporting me! 

Greetings!

Guys I need your help! I‘m thinking a lot about starting a YouTube channel for artsy stuff (such as drawing, studio vlogs,…), cooking and drawing recipies and good books or even writing. So there would be no real niche but a collection of *things Emma likes and does (and eats - haha)*. Would this be interesting for you great lovely people? And if so: what language would you prefer for the videos? Confused german (which is my mother tongue) or even much worse English? Write your thoughts in the comments below! I‘m grateful for every opinion!!

• Sheet Pan Pancakes
• French Toast Casserole
• Almond Butter and Banana Oatmeal Bars
• Oatmeal and Banana Cookies
• Omelet
• Chickpea Salad Sandwich
• Hummus Quesadilla
• Avocado TLT
• Crispy Coconut Eggplant Nuggets
• Crispy Tofu Nuggets
• Garlic, Lemon, and Broccoli Pasta
• Lasagna
• Tofu Stuffed Shells
• Garlic Bread
• Black Bean TacoswithCilantro Lime Rice
• Snowball Cookies
• Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
• Cowboy Cookies

Is anyone interested in reducing their consumption of animal products in the new year? I would love to support anyone hoping to do so!

I also have a facebook group here if you want to join to receive support and more recipe ideas!

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