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.
corrie says
May 19, 2009 at 9:20 amPerpetual cravings for olives with hummus!
SherylW says
May 19, 2009 at 9:22 amhumm craving martinis, my body knows I need to relax.
BOSSY says
May 19, 2009 at 9:22 amBossy craves Kale, also good for iron. Yummy yummy Kale.
BOSSY says
May 19, 2009 at 9:23 amBossy craves a fat steak. Hollandaise sauce harder to rationalize.
BOSSY says
May 19, 2009 at 9:25 amBossy craves cheese. Calcium. On french bread. Carbohydrates with carbohydrates.
leslie says
May 19, 2009 at 9:26 amMashed 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.
BOSSY says
May 19, 2009 at 9:29 amRhubarb keeps revealing itself to Bossy. In a pie, please!
BOSSY says
May 19, 2009 at 9:31 amJapanese breadcrumbs, Panko, keeps revealing itself to Bossy. Flaky, crunchy.
leslie says
May 19, 2009 at 9:32 amPeople 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!
BOSSY says
May 19, 2009 at 9:33 amGreek yogurt revealing itself. Where you been all Bossy’s life?
leslie says
May 19, 2009 at 9:39 amLasange 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.
leslie says
May 19, 2009 at 9:41 amMy concoction of a fabulous peach drink with raspberries swirled in. All liqour–all the time.
Jean says
May 19, 2009 at 9:42 amcraving red meat…must need iron…or a burger.
MariaV says
May 19, 2009 at 9:44 amI always need calcium, I crave an abundance of cheese.
Kait says
May 19, 2009 at 9:44 amPears, kiwi, strawberries, watermelon, cantaloupe, raspberries, blackberries, muskmelon, bananas.
fruit salad with greek honey yogurt!
MariaV says
May 19, 2009 at 9:45 amShort on iron if I crave red meat and spinach
leslie says
May 19, 2009 at 9:46 amBeef 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.
leslie says
May 19, 2009 at 9:47 amA sure fire hit—resh Garden Pasta Salad with Dill—-you got it—ask me how!
leslie says
May 19, 2009 at 9:49 amIsn’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!
leslie says
May 19, 2009 at 9:50 am#18 should read fresh Garden Pasta with Dill–I am a much better cook that typist.
MariaV says
May 19, 2009 at 9:52 amCraving food, any food, eating once per day not good.
Jamie says
May 19, 2009 at 9:52 amMorton’s Cajun Ribeye. I cannot sing praises enough. Instant Mouthgasm.
Jamie says
May 19, 2009 at 9:54 amAnything with Frank’s Buffalo Wing Sauce. Anything! I’m not kidding.
leslie says
May 19, 2009 at 9:56 amThe 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.
Jamie says
May 19, 2009 at 9:59 amAm I the only one whose body NEEDS partially-cooked brownies?
Beth says
May 19, 2009 at 9:59 amUniversal Craving: dark chocolate of course…or sweet and salty!
Jamie says
May 19, 2009 at 10:01 amWho is Leslie? She is either an angel…or spam.
10 words! OH, I kill myself. Ok, I’m done now.
Sewmouse says
May 19, 2009 at 10:02 amSewmouse always craves carryout Chinese food when pregnant. Dunno why.
Lizzy says
May 19, 2009 at 10:03 amI crave Trader Joe’s frozen chocolate chunk cookie dough. Nutrition?
karen l says
May 19, 2009 at 10:05 amfrozen dark chocolate M&Ms – cold & crunchy with diet dp!
BH says
May 19, 2009 at 10:05 amPickled Herring! What in God’s name is that all about?
BOSSY says
May 19, 2009 at 10:06 amBossy craves satay sauce because it is high in Satay.
BOSSY says
May 19, 2009 at 10:07 amFish. Bossy craves all fish, which is good for everything.
karen l says
May 19, 2009 at 10:07 amgreek kebabs (beef) with tsataiki sauce – greek salad side dish!
karen l says
May 19, 2009 at 10:09 amfried shrimp – crispy hot with tartar sauce AND red sauce
karen l says
May 19, 2009 at 10:11 amnectarines sliced, greek yogurt and honey, cinnamon sprinkled on top!
karen l says
May 19, 2009 at 10:12 amThis is hell on my diet. I’m.craving.everything. Crap.
Helen says
May 19, 2009 at 10:20 amI need bittersweet dark chocolate… a craving of the soul.
cynthiagirl says
May 19, 2009 at 10:22 amPotatoes. Always.
And some people use too many words.
liza says
May 19, 2009 at 10:26 amI crave the elusive food of, I want “something good!”
renee in Seattle says
May 19, 2009 at 10:27 amFish. Morning noon and night. What’s that all about?
Mimi says
May 19, 2009 at 10:28 amPork ramen for breakfast. With sliced jalepenos. How stupid!
liza says
May 19, 2009 at 10:28 amI got one–chips & black bean salsa, for the crunch!
kristin @ going country says
May 19, 2009 at 10:32 amAre there vitamins in brownies? Because I ALWAYS crave them.
Kelly says
May 19, 2009 at 10:33 amSour cream and onion potato chips. I blame the hormones.
Little Miss Sunshine State says
May 19, 2009 at 10:33 amSteamed edamame with a sprinkle of salt. Want some NOW.
leslie says
May 19, 2009 at 10:34 amDon’t know what spam is–but I bet I can make a recipe out of it!
leslie says
May 19, 2009 at 10:37 amsorry–new 2 this-suffering from a brain tumor-will do better-promise.
Little Miss Sunshine State says
May 19, 2009 at 10:38 amGiant bagel. Real cream cheese. Nova lox. Red onion. Yum.
Della says
May 19, 2009 at 10:40 amNormally teetotaller’s pregnant body craving booze. Must need…. um… wtf?!
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(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.)
Jill says
May 19, 2009 at 10:43 amAnything Marsala. Butter will kill me and I don’t care.
rockle says
May 19, 2009 at 10:44 amGod so loved the world that He gave us Caramellos.
jeri says
May 19, 2009 at 10:51 amWhen blood sugar is low, I crave chicken, beef, pork.
RuthWells says
May 19, 2009 at 10:52 amPopcorn with salted butter. It MUST be salted butter, not unsalted with salt added. Doesn’t work.
Debby says
May 19, 2009 at 10:54 amAfter running, salt: pretzels, crackers, is the shaker too much?
Debby says
May 19, 2009 at 10:57 amJust remembered the fresh strawberries in fridge, heading home NOW!
steph says
May 19, 2009 at 11:12 amStrawberries and some more strawberries and then maybe some more.
Ranger says
May 19, 2009 at 11:13 amBlueberries – by the handful, in a cobbler, or on cereal.
Kirsten says
May 19, 2009 at 11:15 amHard boiled eggs, but only on salad with ranch dressing!
Kris says
May 19, 2009 at 11:21 amFilled, maple nut frosted longjohn. Must need Omegas from nuts.
kim ellis says
May 19, 2009 at 11:21 ambuttery, salty popcorn with a side order of PB fudge
liza says
May 19, 2009 at 11:23 amReal fish (haddock) and chips (with vinegar) for the tarter sauce.
Rosie says
May 19, 2009 at 11:26 amAvocados rock.
Void of bad cholesterol.
I crave them daily.
Jenn @ Juggling Life says
May 19, 2009 at 11:36 amFresh pineapple. Severe guilt over carbon footprint doesn’t stop me.
Camille says
May 19, 2009 at 11:40 amCarne asada burritos. Carne asada burritos. Carne asada burritos. Carne—
TanyaK says
May 19, 2009 at 11:49 amKefir: I can’t get enough of that creamy, sour stuff!
Chris says
May 19, 2009 at 11:51 amBlueberries are so good but so bad for my tract.
Meredith says
May 19, 2009 at 11:56 amMangoes. Chocolate. Cashews. Cheese. Wine. Berries. Butter. Zucchini. Wine. Wine.
kay says
May 19, 2009 at 11:57 amI’d like to install a salt block in my kitchen.
vuboq says
May 19, 2009 at 11:59 amvuboq craves gin. Juniper berries are full of antioxidants. Right?
Michele P says
May 19, 2009 at 12:03 pmAsparagus, yum. Greek yogurt, even better. Popcorn, with butter, yes!
heidig says
May 19, 2009 at 12:17 pmfor the love of god, bossy should let leslie cook.
Bobbie says
May 19, 2009 at 12:22 pmChocolate chocolate chocolate chocolate chocolate chocolate chocolate chocolate chocolate chocolate.
leslie says
May 19, 2009 at 12:22 pmThank You Heidig!
Audubon Ron says
May 19, 2009 at 12:23 pmAudubon Ron craves Bossy’s friend Martha because she’s a dish.
SnowWhite says
May 19, 2009 at 12:27 pmLeft-over grilled salmon on toasted bagel, plain cream cheese, pepper!?
Black Hockey Jesus says
May 19, 2009 at 12:28 pmEverywhere I turn, Twizzlers Twizzlers Twizzlers. I can’t quit you.
David says
May 19, 2009 at 12:29 pmYou diss broccoli and praise asparagus? I don’t know you.
choosy says
May 19, 2009 at 12:30 pmMy smacking lips ask for…salty popcorn and butterfinger minis.
Carroll says
May 19, 2009 at 12:31 pmice cream ice cream ice cream ice cream ice cream
SnowWhite says
May 19, 2009 at 12:32 pmSushi…….morning, noon or night.
Chrissy says
May 19, 2009 at 12:38 pmFunyons!
Donna says
May 19, 2009 at 12:40 pmFresh bread (all forms) is what I crave; damned carbs!
Amelia says
May 19, 2009 at 12:41 pmTacos. Always with the tacos. Beef, Chicken, Fish, don’t matter.
anne marie in philly says
May 19, 2009 at 12:41 pmchocolate, wine, tomato soup, strawberry banana yogurt – tasty AND nutricious!
Debbie says
May 19, 2009 at 1:11 pmSalted, garlic-powdered, grass-fed beef patties fried in coconut oil.
Reeb says
May 19, 2009 at 1:15 pmCraved meatless meal. Yesterday: ginger-garlic kale lentil quinoa dal. Perfect.
Reeb says
May 19, 2009 at 1:22 pmLeslie, “Ten Word Tuesday” means use ten words. Exactly ten.
Reeb says
May 19, 2009 at 1:24 pmBack to friend-asparagus-factoid game: Which is which, Bossy? (You tease.)
Hokie Deb says
May 19, 2009 at 1:38 pmAnything that has chocolate and is easy to clean up.
http://thaxtonfam.blogspot.com
jan says
May 19, 2009 at 1:46 pmGood’n Plenty hard candy covered licorice, what up with that?
Melanie Madrid says
May 19, 2009 at 1:51 pmI’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.
unruly helpmeet says
May 19, 2009 at 2:01 pmLucky Charms, when pregnant, provides valuable nutrients. And colorful marshmallows.
kd says
May 19, 2009 at 2:04 pmFat cashews. Raw or roasted. Salted or unsalted. More, please!
C Kay says
May 19, 2009 at 2:10 pmApparently I am low in whatever nutrients are in Chocolate!
p.j. says
May 19, 2009 at 2:33 pmIce cold skim milk and fresh, warm chocolate chip cookies.
Lulu says
May 19, 2009 at 2:49 pmcottage cheese; green chili chicken enchiladas; cottage cheese; dark chocolate.
Lulu says
May 19, 2009 at 2:52 pmplease dog, help get me over the cottage cheese already.
Well Read Hostess says
May 19, 2009 at 3:07 pmChocolate keeps revealing itself to me.
ON MY ASS.
Brava97 says
May 19, 2009 at 3:30 pmWhen I crave bananas, I know I’m getting a cold.
Almudena says
May 19, 2009 at 3:47 pmGruyere fondue – i must need calcium and thighs rubbing together.
Auds at Barking Mad says
May 19, 2009 at 3:58 pmBody craves grilled steaks, my monster thighs crave loaded potatoes.
Maria says
May 19, 2009 at 4:05 pmOrganic 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?)
Kate says
May 19, 2009 at 4:11 pmSomething salty. Then sweet. Salt. Sweet. Salt. Sweet. Salt. Sweet.
LopsidedMom says
May 19, 2009 at 4:23 pmLemons, limes, grapefruit, orange anything. Oh, and BBQ. I’m pregnant.
magpie says
May 19, 2009 at 4:41 pmLast week, I named a post “Skinny asparagus is stupid”.
http://www.magpiemusing.com/2009/05/skinny-asparagus-is-stupid.html
reen says
May 19, 2009 at 4:43 pmFajita salad with avocado, spring mix, black beans, tomato, CHEEEEESE
Meg at the Members Lounge says
May 19, 2009 at 4:47 pmHomemade pizza – San Marzano’s, roasted garlic, fresh parmesan on top.
laurellee says
May 19, 2009 at 5:04 pmBloody steak still mooing on the plate topped with horseradish.
Michelle M. says
May 19, 2009 at 5:27 pmLima beans. With salt and pepper. And lots of butter.
karen l says
May 19, 2009 at 5:30 pmSalty roasted asparagus topped with parmesan shavings. Eeuuww pee! Why?
Swistle says
May 19, 2009 at 5:40 pmFried fish OMG I want lots of fried fish.
BOSSY says
May 19, 2009 at 5:47 pmBossy seconds Swistle, oh lord does she ever second Swistle.
BOSSY says
May 19, 2009 at 5:47 pmYeah, lima beans. Bossy always craves them. Vehicle for butter.
BOSSY says
May 19, 2009 at 5:48 pmAnd about Lima Beans? A stomachache worse than even asparagus.
Tasha says
May 19, 2009 at 6:01 pmNachos, cheese, steak salad, Mexican food. Oh yes, Mexican food.
Kerri Anne says
May 19, 2009 at 6:08 pmI crave crispy gala apples most of all tasty fruits.
Sofia says
May 19, 2009 at 6:17 pmFruit smoothies, either pinkberry or all fruit made at home!!
Suebob says
May 19, 2009 at 6:33 pmIn wintertime, I can’t get enough (especially purple) Brussels Sprouts.
zelzee says
May 19, 2009 at 6:38 pmWhite Russians are considered a food in some circles, right.
Michele says
May 19, 2009 at 6:55 pmSpinach cooked in olive oil with a little feta cheese
Michelle M. says
May 19, 2009 at 7:11 pmPerfect and timely post as May is national asparagus month!
Ellie says
May 19, 2009 at 7:17 pmEggplant. Aubergine. Can’t stop myself. I crave it every day.
Stacey Ball says
May 19, 2009 at 7:32 pmWhole grains, like them in the form of Lucky Charms.
Catherine McP says
May 19, 2009 at 8:31 pmPizza on the grill, smoky, my way, spicy, cheesy, daily.
CupcakeMurphy says
May 19, 2009 at 8:56 pmMy love for broccoli— stronger than the gas it produces.
sugarpie says
May 19, 2009 at 9:19 pmGot to agree with the lima beans, fritos, tomatoes vinaigrette.
Chesapeake Bay Woman says
May 19, 2009 at 9:36 pmI crave tortilla chips because they transport salsa and guacamole.
Chesapeake Bay Woman says
May 19, 2009 at 9:37 pmOnce a month, I crave liverwurst and Brach’s Nut Goodies.
Chesapeake Bay Woman says
May 19, 2009 at 9:38 pmThat would be Brach’s Maple Nut Goodies. And Kevin Bacon.
melanietai says
May 19, 2009 at 10:44 pmPregnant 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).
kel says
May 20, 2009 at 1:23 amI MUST have buttered movie popcorn with M&Ms thrown in.
Kate says
May 20, 2009 at 1:38 amIn Israel. Kosher cafes everywhere. Obsessed with cappucinos and pastries.
Cheri @ Blog This Mom! says
May 20, 2009 at 1:38 amBlog This Mom! craves Adam Lambert as in multiple lambergasms.
Debra says
May 20, 2009 at 6:53 amchickpeas, roasty toasty in the oven with some olive oil
confused says
May 20, 2009 at 9:01 amwhen I was pregnant I craved orange soda pop = fruit
AJMick says
May 21, 2009 at 8:11 pmSteak and rainbow rolls; not necessarily at the same time!
Dharmamama says
May 23, 2009 at 9:22 amTall toffee nut soy latte with extra shot – craving unthrift.
tina de luxe says
May 26, 2009 at 9:32 amJust 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.)