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parsnips of reflection [parsnip and turmeric soup]

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Rejoice, Nephalem, because Patch 2.0.1 is here! Huzzah!

There were many, many, many things that were added and changed in Patch 2.0.1. One of the shinier changes was the addition of a new brand of object to the map — the Pool of Reflection.

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The Pool of Reflection will give you an added bonus pool of EXP that will last until you DIE! So try not to die, or all that glorious additional EXP goes to waste. Noooo.

I have died several times while holding bonus EXP, and each time was much more painful than the last. I should probably stop standing in front of Demon Forges. Hmmm.

Every time I approach a Pool of Reflection, I always wonder what the pool would taste like when consumed. Would it be earthy? Would it be garlicy? When your hero drinks it, do they ever ponder what wine would pair best with it?

Well, I think I’ve figured out what the Pool of Reflection could taste like… Parsnips and turmeric!

This healthy vegetarian dish will keep you alert for your many, many Diablo adventures! You can make this dish vegan too!

UNIT COMPOSITION

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  1. salt
  2. pepper
  3. 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  4. 1 tablespoon of thyme
  5. 1 1/2 tablespoons of turmeric
  6. 3-4 whole cloves of garlic
  7. 1 1/2 cups of butternut squash, cubed
  8. 1/2 lb of parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  9. 2 1/2 cups of vegetable broth

BUILD ORDER

Prep time will take about 20 minutes. Cook time is roughly 1 hour. This will make 6-8 servings.

OPENING

  1. Set your oven to 400° (~204° C)
  2. Place your parsnips, garlic, and butternut squash in a baking dish (you can make a tiny dish out of tin foil like I did).
  3. Season your vegetables with salt, pepper, and thyme.
  4. Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables.
  5. Roast for 45 – 50 minutes in the oven, or until the vegetables have become soft.

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MID GAME

  1. Transfer your vegetables to a pot.
  2. Using a stand mixer, blend the vegetables until smooth. Slowly add in half of vegetable broth in order to make blending easier.blog_parsnipsofreflection_cooking2

LATE GAME

  1. Once your vegetables have become a smooth paste, place the pot over medium heat.
  2. Add in your turmeric and stir to combine.
  3. Add in your remaining vegetable broth and stir until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Eat!

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GG WP, Nephalem!

It’s been very cold recently, so this soup is perfect for warming you up during the chilly winter months. Cozy up, drink some soup, and gain some EXP!

See you in Sanctuary!

helix fossil bites [crab stuffed pastry puffs]

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About a week ago, someone decided to allow TwitchTV viewers to simultaneously enjoy a game of Pokemon Red together. Though it originally started as a social experiment, it quickly spiraled into something greater than that. The TwitchPlaysPokemon community became a culture with an immense following.

On the subreddit, players discuss strategies on how to get over 70,000 concurrent players to collectively do the same thing in order to complete the game. OK, getting 10 people to do something all together is difficult, but over 70,000 people? Now that’s insanity.

There’s currently two sides, Anarchy (Helix Fossil) and Democracy (Dome Fossil), who are in a constant struggle to maintain power. By the title of this recipe, you can probably tell which side I favor…

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ヽ༼ຈل͜ຈ༽ﾉ PRAISE THE GLORIOUS HELIX FOSSIL!! ヽ༼ຈل͜ຈ༽ﾉ

Now, before I get too carried away and start running circles around in an elevator, I need to start talking about this recipe.

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I wanted to create an appetizer that could represent the all-mighty Helix Fossil. Ahh praise the Helix Fossil! This bite-sized treat can be easily enjoyed while you mash your A and B keys in the TTP chat. 

So, let’s get started!

UNIT COMPOSITION

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  1. salt
  2. pepper
  3. 1 teaspoon of paprika
  4. 1 teaspoon of hot mustard
  5. 2 teaspoon of worcestershire
  6. 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  7. 1 tablespoon of chives, diced
  8. 3oz of lump crab meat, flaked with a fork
  9. 1/4 cup of cream cheese (brought to room temperature)
  10. 1/4 cup of spinach
  11. 1 sheet of puff pastry
  12. 1 egg

BUILD ORDER

Prep time for this is roughly 25 minutes. Cook time is roughly 15 minutes. This will make about 20 puffs.

OPENING

  1. In a bowl, combine your crab, cream cheese, salt, pepper, paprika, worcestershire, mustard, garlic, and chives. Mix until thoroughly combined.blog_helixfossil_cooking1
  2. Gently cook your spinach by either lightly boiling it until wilted, or microwaving it for about 30 seconds.
  3. Add your spinach to your crab mixture and combine thoroughly.

MID GAME

  1. Unfold your puff pastry and using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, cut it vertically into 3 equal sections. Then, cut it into 4 equal sections horizontally. Cut each section in half. You should end up with 24 sections. Reserve 2 of the sections for the Helix Fossil design.
  2. Put about a spoonful of crab in on each pastry section. Gently fold the pastry over the crab and crimp the corners.
  3. Take an unused section and cut a 1/4inch strip of puff pastry. Roll the puff pastry into the shape of a helix. Use a knife to create the ridges on the shell. Place the helix decoration on top of the puff pastry.

LATE GAME

  1. Pre-heat your oven to 350° (~176° C).
  2. Place your pastries on a piece of parchment paper.
  3. Scramble your egg and add about a tablespoon of water to it. This will be your egg wash. Using your hands or a brush, gently dab some of the egg wash onto your pastries.
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  4. Place pastry puffs in the oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and allow cool for about 5 minutes.
  5. Praise Helix Fossil.
  6. Eat!

GG WP!

Once you’ve praised the Helix Fossil enough, you should get something like these:

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Now, as you enjoy these delicious Helix Fossil bites, please don’t forget to take a moment to remember our fallen heroes.  CURSE YOU, DOME FOSSIL AND YOUR DOMEOCRACY!