#snacking rootlings

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Maple Love

Resident Human: "Happy National Maple Syrup Day, Mudpie!" Mudpie: "Thank you! So excited for mapley syrups!"

Mudpie: "Original. Not reduced sugar. Mudpie doesn't play games."

Mudpie: "Syrup, syrup, syrup! Resident Human: *chuckles* "Alright, let's just stay calm." Mudpie: "Never! Must appreciate the syrups!"

Resident Human: "There you go!" Mudpie: "Uhhhhhhhmmmm..."

Mudpie: "Surely you jest." Resident Human: "What's wrong?"

Mudpie: "It's mapley syrups day! Have to put syrups in every square!"

Mudpie: "Every... square!"

Resident Human: *laughs* "Alright, alright, don't get your roots in a bunch. There. How's that?"

Mudpie: "Excellent. Mudpie thanks you for your cooperation." Resident Human: "You're at least going to share, right?" Mudpie: "In the spirit of giving season, you can have half of one waffle." Resident Human: *chuckles*

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It's National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day! Here at the headquarters of the Roots & 'Shrooms Gang, we go through a lot of raisin bread. It's a great lowfat and low sodium snack that tastes great. Have it by itself or make a sandwich with it, eat it cold or hot, plain or with butter or jam, any way you like! Halfred and Morley absolutely adore cinnamon raisin bread. Halfred is partial to the ends of each loaf, so he always absconds with them first. Morley prefers the fluffy middle slices. Make sure you appreciate this delicious snack today if you can! =)

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It's National Cream Filled Donut Day!

Master Marshmallow: "Greetings! What are you up to on this fine morning?" Resident Human: "I'm celebrating Cream Filled Donut Day. I've just purchased some donuts, in fact."

Master Marshmallow: "Ohh, I see. Well, I suppose donuts are a favorite of some. I prefer marshmallows, myself." Resident Human: "I've occasionally heard that said, yes." Master Marshmallow: "I know... I am a bit obvious, aren't I?"

Resident Human: "Let's take a look, shall we? Wow... aren't these some delicious looking donuts?" Master Marshmallow: "I suppose... I don't see what all the hype is about, though, really." Resident Human: "Oh, no?"

Master Marshmallow: "No. And... I don't even think any of these donuts are cream filled. Three of them have holes." Resident Human: "Well, you've got me there. I was just going to buy a cream filled one and the rest just sort of... followed me home."

Master Marshmallow: "Where? Which one is the cream filled one?" Resident Human: "Right here. It's a Boston cream donut." Master Marshmallow: "Oh, it... it has chocolate on it. So do s'mores... and I love s'mores." Resident Human: "Mm-hmm..."

Resident Human: "But you said you really didn't care for donuts, so I'll just-" Master Marshmallow: "Well, now, hang on a minute! Perhaps I was mistaken!"

Master Marshmallow: "I... I could try it." Resident Human: "Oh, you could, hmm?" *chuckles* Master Marshmallow: "Absolutely! You know, I am a very open-minded rootling."

Resident Human: "Mmmm... Look, there's the cream." Master Marshmallow: "Oh... oh my goodness... Please let me have a taste!"

Resident Human: *chuckles* "Well, if you insist." Master Marshmallow: "Thank you so much! I don't know what came over me there for a moment, saying I don't like donuts. Can you imagine? Me? Not liking donuts? Heh heh... heh..." Resident Human: *shakes head* "I'll get another plate."

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A Little S'more Appreciation

Resident Human: "You've really been such a good friend lately, Marshmallow. Helping to educate everyone, telling stories, spreading positivity... You're an invaluable member of the Roots & 'Shrooms Gang." Master Marshmallow: "I-... Why, thank you, I... I don't know what to say."

Resident Human: *shakes his arm nub* "Thank you for all you do." Master Marshmallow: "You're quite welcome!"

Resident Human: "As a token of my appreciation, I got you a little something I came across at the supermarket today." Master Marshmallow: "What do we have here? Wait... Is... Is that...?"

Master Marshmallow: "IT IS! IT'S A S'MORES PIE!" Resident Human: "Yep! Perfectly rootling-sized, too."

Master Marshmallow: "It's... the most beautiful thing I've ever laid eyes upon..." Resident Human: "It does look tasty, doesn't it?"

Resident Human: "Let's cut it open... Oh yeah, see that?

Resident Human: "That's all marshmallow cream filling inside." Master Marshmallow: "Oh... Oh my goodness... Ohhh..."

Master Marshmallow: *falls over* Resident Human: "Marshmallow? Are you alright? Did you faint?"

Resident Human: *lifts his leaf* "You okay there, buddy?" Master Marshmallow: "Y-yes, I... I just... The excitement overwhelmed me. I'll be alright. You know... what would really help me is a sample of this pie..." Resident Human: *chuckles* "Dig in, my friend. You've earned it."

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Party Rainbow Chip Cake with Ashleaf - Part II

What better way to celebrate Spring being just around the corner than with a cake as colorful as all the new flowers will soon be? Ashleaf is so happy with the way this cake came out. It was light, fluffy, pretty, delicious, and oh so smile-inducing. But because it wasn't quite colorful enough for her diva tastes, Ashleaf had to add a generous amount of non pareils onto the icing. Now it's perfect, she says! =)

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Ashleaf, ever our little diva and sparkle princess, brought to my attention that I've never attempted any sort of funfetti cake before. It isn't hard, it just never crossed my mind. So, I picked up some mix and we decided to have a little fun. The little party bits were already in the mix, their bright shade came out in the batter the moment it was all mixed up. Ashleaf couldn't contain herself as we shared a coconut, mango, and pineapple flavored drink together while the cake baked. And then... voila! Funfetti! If you've ever had store-bought plain vanilla cake and been utterly disappointed with a stale or chemical aftertaste, then this cake is for you. It tastes exactly how that birthday or party cake should taste, with no terrible aftertaste whatsoever. It met all of Ashleaf's expectations too, especially once we added the creamy vanilla icing. This will definitely be a repeat purchase for us! 💗

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@windpurr, in reference to this post.

Resident Human: "Well, how 'bout it, Mudpie? How many stomach aches have you had in your life?" Mudpie: "All of them. All necessary stomach aches were had by Mudpie."

Resident Human: "Um... no stomach aches are ever necessary..." Mudpie: "Necessary if Mudpie wants to maintain proper snacking levels."

Resident Human: *chuckles* "Oh my gosh..." Mudpie: "I know, right? Mudpie's logic is astounding."

Resident Human: "That's not exactly how I would put it, but- Hey! Now what are you doing?" Mudpie: "All this talk has made Mudpie hungry. Please to be opening pretzels now."

Resident Human: "You shouldn't be having pretzels right now, Mudpie, you just had breakfast." Mudpie: "Okay. No problem. Doritos will work too."

Resident Human: "That's not what I meant!" Mudpie: "Allow Mudpie to clarify situation for you. One of these snacks is happening right now. Please make decision and open. Mudpie thanks you for your cooperation." Resident Human: *facepalms and laughs*

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Yesterday was Earth Day, but did you know that it was also National Jellybean Day too? We would've told you yesterday, but it was difficult to get Mudpie to put his bag of beans down long enough for us to take these photos. Anyway, these rootlings wanted to show off their favorite flavors of jellybeans for everyone. Master Marshmallow loves toasted marshmallow jellybeans, of course. Sweet Miss Morley just adores coconut beans. And Mudpie? Well... he doesn't like to limit himself, so his favorite flavor is... all of them! He prefers to just sit down with a nice assorted bag and enjoy. What's your favorite flavor of jellybeans?