May 19, 2009

Ten Word Tuesday. The Asparagus Edition.

This is asparagus, one of the many bundles Bossy purchased and consumed over the past week. Bossy already loved asparagus, especially drizzled with olive oil and lemon and cracked pepper — but this particular spring, asparagus keeps revealing itself to Bossy through many sources over a prolonged period.

It seems every time Bossy picks up the phone which is exactly never, one of her friends is going on about asparagus!

Bossy decided her friends and all their asparagus talk was a sign that Bossy needed more asparagus in her diet, since it is such a good source of potassium and fiber.

So Bossy has eaten asparagus every day for a week straight, and she is going to tell you how amazing she feels, just as soon as she can prop herself in a desk chair without her stomach feeling as though it’s going to explode.

Asparagus revealed itself to Bossy, but other times she craves a specific food in an almost illogical way, which also leads Bossy to believe it is a sign her body needs the nutrients available in that particular food.

For instance last night Bossy was craving liver, and so Bossy took it as a sign her body needs iron. Just like her body needs fried onions. Bossy can sum up her food craving theory in this way:

Which is what today’s Ten-Word Challenge is all about. In exactly ten words, can you tell Bossy about a particular food that suddenly keeps revealing itself to you, or share with Bossy something you crave for its nutritional value?

And be sure to check back later today for the craviest, most nutritional comments on the web.

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139 comments

1. 1
   on May 19th, 2009 at 9:20 am
   corrie said:

   Perpetual cravings for olives with hummus!


2. 2
   on May 19th, 2009 at 9:22 am
   SherylW said:

   humm craving martinis, my body knows I need to relax.


3. 3
   on May 19th, 2009 at 9:22 am
   BOSSY said:

   Bossy craves Kale, also good for iron. Yummy yummy Kale.


4. 4
   on May 19th, 2009 at 9:23 am
   BOSSY said:

   Bossy craves a fat steak. Hollandaise sauce harder to rationalize.


5. 5
   on May 19th, 2009 at 9:25 am
   BOSSY said:

   Bossy craves cheese. Calcium. On french bread. Carbohydrates with carbohydrates.


6. 6
   on May 19th, 2009 at 9:26 am
   leslie said:

   Mashed potatoes with bacon, swiss cheese, and spinach—my style of decandant potatoes that leave people speechless–their mouth is too full to speak. It brings strangers together and I believe could lead to world peace. It is a well known fact that I have been able to get many people to do great things for me just by promising to make my signature dish. If you would like me to show you how–just ask.


7. 7
   on May 19th, 2009 at 9:29 am
   BOSSY said:

   Rhubarb keeps revealing itself to Bossy. In a pie, please!


8. 8
   on May 19th, 2009 at 9:31 am
   BOSSY said:

   Japanese breadcrumbs, Panko, keeps revealing itself to Bossy. Flaky, crunchy.


9. 9
   on May 19th, 2009 at 9:32 am
   leslie said:

   People tell me they crave my Turtle Brownies—that they wish they have never tasted them because they are too hard to get out of their mind! Even that they have dreamt (dreamed?) about them and woke up with tears streaming down their face. I once had a cardiac surgeon call me at home and ask if he could pay me to make a pan for his family. I worked as a nurse if you are wondering why a cardiac surgeon would call me at home. I can show you how to make this culinary delight—just ask!


10. 10
    on May 19th, 2009 at 9:33 am
    BOSSY said:

    Greek yogurt revealing itself. Where you been all Bossy’s life?


11. 11
    on May 19th, 2009 at 9:39 am
    leslie said:

    Lasange Bread!!! Beautiful! Made out of crescent dinner rolls instead of using lasange noodles—just can’t stand all the pasta. This is a beautiful, unique representation of traditional lasange only more beautiful with a sprinkling of sesame seeds over the flakey bread crust. Sometimes my family and friends put up with my crap just for this dish alone. A winner! You can have this in your arsnal of favorites too. Just ask me how.


12. 12
    on May 19th, 2009 at 9:41 am
    leslie said:

    My concoction of a fabulous peach drink with raspberries swirled in. All liqour–all the time.


13. 13
    on May 19th, 2009 at 9:42 am
    Jean said:

    craving red meat…must need iron…or a burger.


14. 14
    on May 19th, 2009 at 9:44 am
    MariaV said:

    I always need calcium, I crave an abundance of cheese.


15. 15
    on May 19th, 2009 at 9:44 am
    Kait said:

    Pears, kiwi, strawberries, watermelon, cantaloupe, raspberries, blackberries, muskmelon, bananas.

    fruit salad with greek honey yogurt!


16. 16
    on May 19th, 2009 at 9:45 am
    MariaV said:

    Short on iron if I crave red meat and spinach


17. 17
    on May 19th, 2009 at 9:46 am
    leslie said:

    Beef Burgundy that will leave you curled in a fetal position on the floor crying for more. This is made with whole baby onions, smoked bacon, and suculent beef with a burgudy wine sauce. Simmer for an hour an pour over noodles or mashed potatoes and serve!!! Heavenly is the word! Just ask me how.


18. 18
    on May 19th, 2009 at 9:47 am
    leslie said:

    A sure fire hit—resh Garden Pasta Salad with Dill—-you got it—ask me how!


19. 19
    on May 19th, 2009 at 9:49 am
    leslie said:

    Isn’t anybody listeneing? Ask me how! I am fishing for a guest post on Bossy’s site—I want to share some recipes with Bossy’s fans! Come on Bossy, take the bait and ask me how!


20. 20
    on May 19th, 2009 at 9:50 am
    leslie said:

    #18 should read fresh Garden Pasta with Dill–I am a much better cook that typist.


21. 21
    on May 19th, 2009 at 9:52 am
    MariaV said:

    Craving food, any food, eating once per day not good.


22. 22
    on May 19th, 2009 at 9:52 am
    Jamie said:

    Morton’s Cajun Ribeye. I cannot sing praises enough. Instant Mouthgasm.


23. 23
    on May 19th, 2009 at 9:54 am
    Jamie said:

    Anything with Frank’s Buffalo Wing Sauce. Anything! I’m not kidding.


24. 24
    on May 19th, 2009 at 9:56 am
    leslie said:

    The Lazy Ass Ranch Special—Pot Roast with self making gravy. Not your average pot roast. I have about ten ways I make pot roasts–this is one of the best you will ever have. Gravy made with roltel for a wonderful, rich spiceness that will leave you remembered long after your guests have gone home.


25. 25
    on May 19th, 2009 at 9:59 am
    Jamie said:

    Am I the only one whose body NEEDS partially-cooked brownies?


26. 26
    on May 19th, 2009 at 9:59 am
    Beth said:

    Universal Craving: dark chocolate of course…or sweet and salty!


27. 27
    on May 19th, 2009 at 10:01 am
    Jamie said:

    Who is Leslie? She is either an angel…or spam.

    10 words! OH, I kill myself. Ok, I’m done now.


28. 28
    on May 19th, 2009 at 10:02 am
    Sewmouse said:

    Sewmouse always craves carryout Chinese food when pregnant. Dunno why.


29. 29
    on May 19th, 2009 at 10:03 am
    Lizzy said:

    I crave Trader Joe’s frozen chocolate chunk cookie dough. Nutrition?


30. 30
    on May 19th, 2009 at 10:05 am
    karen l said:

    frozen dark chocolate M&Ms – cold & crunchy with diet dp!


31. 31
    on May 19th, 2009 at 10:05 am
    BH said:

    Pickled Herring! What in God’s name is that all about?


32. 32
    on May 19th, 2009 at 10:06 am
    BOSSY said:

    Bossy craves satay sauce because it is high in Satay.


33. 33
    on May 19th, 2009 at 10:07 am
    BOSSY said:

    Fish. Bossy craves all fish, which is good for everything.


34. 34
    on May 19th, 2009 at 10:07 am
    karen l said:

    greek kebabs (beef) with tsataiki sauce – greek salad side dish!


35. 35
    on May 19th, 2009 at 10:09 am
    karen l said:

    fried shrimp – crispy hot with tartar sauce AND red sauce


36. 36
    on May 19th, 2009 at 10:11 am
    karen l said:

    nectarines sliced, greek yogurt and honey, cinnamon sprinkled on top!


37. 37
    on May 19th, 2009 at 10:12 am
    karen l said:

    This is hell on my diet. I’m.craving.everything. Crap.


38. 38
    on May 19th, 2009 at 10:20 am
    Helen said:

    I need bittersweet dark chocolate… a craving of the soul.


39. 39
    on May 19th, 2009 at 10:22 am
    cynthiagirl said:

    Potatoes. Always.

    And some people use too many words.


40. 40
    on May 19th, 2009 at 10:26 am
    liza said:

    I crave the elusive food of, I want “something good!”


41. 41
    on May 19th, 2009 at 10:27 am
    renee in Seattle said:

    Fish. Morning noon and night. What’s that all about?


42. 42
    on May 19th, 2009 at 10:28 am
    Mimi said:

    Pork ramen for breakfast. With sliced jalepenos. How stupid!


43. 43
    on May 19th, 2009 at 10:28 am
    liza said:

    I got one–chips & black bean salsa, for the crunch!


44. 44
    on May 19th, 2009 at 10:32 am
    kristin @ going country said:

    Are there vitamins in brownies? Because I ALWAYS crave them.


45. 45
    on May 19th, 2009 at 10:33 am
    Kelly said:

    Sour cream and onion potato chips. I blame the hormones.


46. 46
    on May 19th, 2009 at 10:33 am
    Little Miss Sunshine State said:

    Steamed edamame with a sprinkle of salt. Want some NOW.


47. 47
    on May 19th, 2009 at 10:34 am
    leslie said:

    Don’t know what spam is–but I bet I can make a recipe out of it!


48. 48
    on May 19th, 2009 at 10:37 am
    leslie said:

    sorry–new 2 this-suffering from a brain tumor-will do better-promise.


49. 49
    on May 19th, 2009 at 10:38 am
    Little Miss Sunshine State said:

    Giant bagel. Real cream cheese. Nova lox. Red onion. Yum.


50. 50
    on May 19th, 2009 at 10:40 am
    Della said:

    Normally teetotaller’s pregnant body craving booze. Must need…. um… wtf?!

    ———–
    (ok, I’m not a teetotaller but i probably consume 3 alcoholic drinks a year. since I’ve been pregnant, no other liquid sounds or smells as good. if i drank a lot i’d understand- it’s just the forbidden factor- but as it is, this is just bizarre.)


51. 51
    on May 19th, 2009 at 10:43 am
    Jill said:

    Anything Marsala. Butter will kill me and I don’t care.


52. 52
    on May 19th, 2009 at 10:44 am
    rockle said:

    God so loved the world that He gave us Caramellos.


53. 53
    on May 19th, 2009 at 10:51 am
    jeri said:

    When blood sugar is low, I crave chicken, beef, pork.


54. 54
    on May 19th, 2009 at 10:52 am
    RuthWells said:

    Popcorn with salted butter. It MUST be salted butter, not unsalted with salt added. Doesn’t work.


55. 55
    on May 19th, 2009 at 10:54 am
    Debby said:

    After running, salt: pretzels, crackers, is the shaker too much?


56. 56
    on May 19th, 2009 at 10:57 am
    Debby said:

    Just remembered the fresh strawberries in fridge, heading home NOW!


57. 57
    on May 19th, 2009 at 11:12 am
    steph said:

    Strawberries and some more strawberries and then maybe some more.


58. 58
    on May 19th, 2009 at 11:13 am
    Ranger said:

    Blueberries – by the handful, in a cobbler, or on cereal.


59. 59
    on May 19th, 2009 at 11:15 am
    Kirsten said:

    Hard boiled eggs, but only on salad with ranch dressing!


60. 60
    on May 19th, 2009 at 11:21 am
    Kris said:

    Filled, maple nut frosted longjohn. Must need Omegas from nuts.


61. 61
    on May 19th, 2009 at 11:21 am
    kim ellis said:

    buttery, salty popcorn with a side order of PB fudge


62. 62
    on May 19th, 2009 at 11:23 am
    liza said:

    Real fish (haddock) and chips (with vinegar) for the tarter sauce.


63. 63
    on May 19th, 2009 at 11:26 am
    Rosie said:

    Avocados rock.
    Void of bad cholesterol.
    I crave them daily.


64. 64
    on May 19th, 2009 at 11:36 am
    Jenn @ Juggling Life said:

    Fresh pineapple. Severe guilt over carbon footprint doesn’t stop me.


65. 65
    on May 19th, 2009 at 11:40 am
    Camille said:

    Carne asada burritos. Carne asada burritos. Carne asada burritos. Carne—


66. 66
    on May 19th, 2009 at 11:49 am
    TanyaK said:

    Kefir: I can’t get enough of that creamy, sour stuff!


67. 67
    on May 19th, 2009 at 11:51 am
    Chris said:

    Blueberries are so good but so bad for my tract.


68. 68
    on May 19th, 2009 at 11:56 am
    Meredith said:

    Mangoes. Chocolate. Cashews. Cheese. Wine. Berries. Butter. Zucchini. Wine. Wine.


69. 69
    on May 19th, 2009 at 11:57 am
    kay said:

    I’d like to install a salt block in my kitchen.


70. 70
    on May 19th, 2009 at 11:59 am
    vuboq said:

    vuboq craves gin. Juniper berries are full of antioxidants. Right?


71. 71
    on May 19th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
    Michele P said:

    Asparagus, yum. Greek yogurt, even better. Popcorn, with butter, yes!


72. 72
    on May 19th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
    heidig said:

    for the love of god, bossy should let leslie cook.


73. 73
    on May 19th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
    Bobbie said:

    Chocolate chocolate chocolate chocolate chocolate chocolate chocolate chocolate chocolate chocolate.


74. 74
    on May 19th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
    leslie said:

    Thank You Heidig!


75. 75
    on May 19th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
    Audubon Ron said:

    Audubon Ron craves Bossy’s friend Martha because she’s a dish.


76. 76
    on May 19th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
    SnowWhite said:

    Left-over grilled salmon on toasted bagel, plain cream cheese, pepper!?


77. 77
    on May 19th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
    Black Hockey Jesus said:

    Everywhere I turn, Twizzlers Twizzlers Twizzlers. I can’t quit you.


78. 78
    on May 19th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
    David said:

    You diss broccoli and praise asparagus? I don’t know you.


79. 79
    on May 19th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
    choosy said:

    My smacking lips ask for…salty popcorn and butterfinger minis.


80. 80
    on May 19th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
    Carroll said:

    ice cream ice cream ice cream ice cream ice cream


81. 81
    on May 19th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
    SnowWhite said:

    Sushi…….morning, noon or night.


82. 82
    on May 19th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
    Chrissy said:

    Funyons!


83. 83
    on May 19th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
    Donna said:

    Fresh bread (all forms) is what I crave; damned carbs!


84. 84
    on May 19th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
    Amelia said:

    Tacos. Always with the tacos. Beef, Chicken, Fish, don’t matter.


85. 85
    on May 19th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
    anne marie in philly said:

    chocolate, wine, tomato soup, strawberry banana yogurt – tasty AND nutricious!


86. 86
    on May 19th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
    Debbie said:

    Salted, garlic-powdered, grass-fed beef patties fried in coconut oil.


87. 87
    on May 19th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
    Reeb said:

    Craved meatless meal. Yesterday: ginger-garlic kale lentil quinoa dal. Perfect.


88. 88
    on May 19th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
    Reeb said:

    Leslie, “Ten Word Tuesday” means use ten words. Exactly ten.


89. 89
    on May 19th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
    Reeb said:

    Back to friend-asparagus-factoid game: Which is which, Bossy? (You tease.)


90. 90
    on May 19th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
    Hokie Deb said:

    Anything that has chocolate and is easy to clean up.

    http://thaxtonfam.blogspot.com


91. 91
    on May 19th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
    jan said:

    Good’n Plenty hard candy covered licorice, what up with that?


92. 92
    on May 19th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
    Melanie Madrid said:

    I’m with you bossy. Greek Yogurt is the only reason I eat yogurt. I think it is magic. Low-fat yet tastes just like cream. Ah-mazing.


93. 93
    on May 19th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
    unruly helpmeet said:

    Lucky Charms, when pregnant, provides valuable nutrients. And colorful marshmallows.


94. 94
    on May 19th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
    kd said:

    Fat cashews. Raw or roasted. Salted or unsalted. More, please!


95. 95
    on May 19th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
    C Kay said:

    Apparently I am low in whatever nutrients are in Chocolate!


96. 96
    on May 19th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
    p.j. said:

    Ice cold skim milk and fresh, warm chocolate chip cookies.


97. 97
    on May 19th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
    Lulu said:

    cottage cheese; green chili chicken enchiladas; cottage cheese; dark chocolate.


98. 98
    on May 19th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
    Lulu said:

    please dog, help get me over the cottage cheese already.


99. 99
    on May 19th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
    Well Read Hostess said:

    Chocolate keeps revealing itself to me.

    ON MY ASS.


100. 100
     on May 19th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
     Brava97 said:

     When I crave bananas, I know I’m getting a cold.


101. 101
     on May 19th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
     Almudena said:

     Gruyere fondue – i must need calcium and thighs rubbing together.


102. 102
     on May 19th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
     Auds at Barking Mad said:

     Body craves grilled steaks, my monster thighs crave loaded potatoes.


103. 103
     on May 19th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
     Maria said:

     Organic Chocolate covered peanut butter balls: protein, local, health food.

     (Why do my 10 words always feel like hiaku? Could bossy start a Thirteen word Thursday?)


104. 104
     on May 19th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
     Kate said:

     Something salty. Then sweet. Salt. Sweet. Salt. Sweet. Salt. Sweet.


105. 105
     on May 19th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
     LopsidedMom said:

     Lemons, limes, grapefruit, orange anything. Oh, and BBQ. I’m pregnant.


106. 106
     on May 19th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
     magpie said:

     Last week, I named a post “Skinny asparagus is stupid”.

     http://www.magpiemusing.com/2009/05/skinny-asparagus-is-stupid.html


107. 107
     on May 19th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
     reen said:

     Fajita salad with avocado, spring mix, black beans, tomato, CHEEEEESE


108. 108
     on May 19th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
     Meg at the Members Lounge said:

     Homemade pizza – San Marzano’s, roasted garlic, fresh parmesan on top.


109. 109
     on May 19th, 2009 at 5:04 pm
     laurellee said:

     Bloody steak still mooing on the plate topped with horseradish.


110. 110
     on May 19th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
     Michelle M. said:

     Lima beans. With salt and pepper. And lots of butter.


111. 111
     on May 19th, 2009 at 5:30 pm
     karen l said:

     Salty roasted asparagus topped with parmesan shavings. Eeuuww pee! Why?


112. 112
     on May 19th, 2009 at 5:40 pm
     Swistle said:

     Fried fish OMG I want lots of fried fish.


113. 113
     on May 19th, 2009 at 5:47 pm
     BOSSY said:

     Bossy seconds Swistle, oh lord does she ever second Swistle.


114. 114
     on May 19th, 2009 at 5:47 pm
     BOSSY said:

     Yeah, lima beans. Bossy always craves them. Vehicle for butter.


115. 115
     on May 19th, 2009 at 5:48 pm
     BOSSY said:

     And about Lima Beans? A stomachache worse than even asparagus.


116. 116
     on May 19th, 2009 at 6:01 pm
     Tasha said:

     Nachos, cheese, steak salad, Mexican food. Oh yes, Mexican food.


117. 117
     on May 19th, 2009 at 6:08 pm
     Kerri Anne said:

     I crave crispy gala apples most of all tasty fruits.


118. 118
     on May 19th, 2009 at 6:17 pm
     Sofia said:

     Fruit smoothies, either pinkberry or all fruit made at home!!


119. 119
     on May 19th, 2009 at 6:33 pm
     Suebob said:

     In wintertime, I can’t get enough (especially purple) Brussels Sprouts.


120. 120
     on May 19th, 2009 at 6:38 pm
     zelzee said:

     White Russians are considered a food in some circles, right.


121. 121
     on May 19th, 2009 at 6:55 pm
     Michele said:

     Spinach cooked in olive oil with a little feta cheese


122. 122
     on May 19th, 2009 at 7:11 pm
     Michelle M. said:

     Perfect and timely post as May is national asparagus month!


123. 123
     on May 19th, 2009 at 7:17 pm
     Ellie said:

     Eggplant. Aubergine. Can’t stop myself. I crave it every day.


124. 124
     on May 19th, 2009 at 7:32 pm
     Stacey Ball said:

     Whole grains, like them in the form of Lucky Charms.


125. 125
     on May 19th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
     Catherine McP said:

     Pizza on the grill, smoky, my way, spicy, cheesy, daily.


126. 126
     on May 19th, 2009 at 8:56 pm
     CupcakeMurphy said:

     My love for broccoli— stronger than the gas it produces.


127. 127
     on May 19th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
     sugarpie said:

     Got to agree with the lima beans, fritos, tomatoes vinaigrette.


128. 128
     on May 19th, 2009 at 9:36 pm
     Chesapeake Bay Woman said:

     I crave tortilla chips because they transport salsa and guacamole.


129. 129
     on May 19th, 2009 at 9:37 pm
     Chesapeake Bay Woman said:

     Once a month, I crave liverwurst and Brach’s Nut Goodies.


130. 130
     on May 19th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
     Chesapeake Bay Woman said:

     That would be Brach’s Maple Nut Goodies. And Kevin Bacon.


131. 131
     on May 19th, 2009 at 10:44 pm
     melanietai said:

     Pregnant in Hawaii, needed pierogis, no one knew Mrs. T…

     IMPORTANT TO NOTE:
     CHOCOLATE IS HIGH IN MAGNESIUM.
     MAGNESIUM CAN BE DEPLETED IN PREGNANCY, AND THE NEXT 40 YEARS (all but the last is true).


132. 132
     on May 20th, 2009 at 1:23 am
     kel said:

     I MUST have buttered movie popcorn with M&Ms thrown in.


133. 133
     on May 20th, 2009 at 1:38 am
     Kate said:

     In Israel. Kosher cafes everywhere. Obsessed with cappucinos and pastries.


134. 134
     on May 20th, 2009 at 1:38 am
     Cheri @ Blog This Mom! said:

     Blog This Mom! craves Adam Lambert as in multiple lambergasms.


135. 135
     on May 20th, 2009 at 6:53 am
     Debra said:

     chickpeas, roasty toasty in the oven with some olive oil


136. 136
     on May 20th, 2009 at 9:01 am
     confused said:

     when I was pregnant I craved orange soda pop = fruit


137. 137
     on May 21st, 2009 at 8:11 pm
     AJMick said:

     Steak and rainbow rolls; not necessarily at the same time!


138. 138
     on May 23rd, 2009 at 9:22 am
     Dharmamama said:

     Tall toffee nut soy latte with extra shot – craving unthrift.


139. 139
     on May 26th, 2009 at 9:32 am
     tina de luxe said:

     Just burnt my baguette while craving sushi. Sushi, not ham!

     (Who went to Germany for Spargel?! Reminds me I want to get more from the farm before the season ends.)