December 13, 2011A good thing about colder weather in the northern climes — these are months with "R" in them, which means oysters are in season! In truth, they are safe to eat all year, but they aren't spawning when the water is cold, so they are fat and sweet ... this most famous of the purported aphrodisiacs should be the mascot of the 'Hut! After all, we hope to spawn tales of love and intimacy and sex ... and some good oyster recipes, too. Bon appetit, no matter what your preferred appetites or the way you need to be sated.
| TITLE | RATING or SUBJECT | DESCRIPTION | CATEGORY |
| Jedi Submissive Ta'tan'ia • Chapter 1 • Chapter 2 • Chapter 3 • Chapter 4 • Chapter 5 • Chapter 6 • Chapter 7 • Chapter 8 by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated X / Slash (f/f) | Ta'tan'ia is a Twi'lek, and you know what they say about the sexual proclivities of that species ... and combine that in Bethany Handcuff's "Imperial Prostitute" universe, and there is going to be a lot of sexual breaches and hungers, along with Jedi vs Imperials machinations. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Pleasure & Pain • Chapter 12 • Chapter 13 • Chapter 14 • Chapter 15 • Epilogue by Kidan |
Rated PG | Freed from the embrace of pain, Anakin is given a mission and Lumiya makes sure he has someting to lose. And given that she's managed to raise Anakin from the dead already, what's the worst she could do? The concluding chapters to this story thread! | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| CO2 by Diana deRiggs |
Rated PG-13 | Leia can't become involved with Han ... nor with Luke. It's about who she is; her whole life, she's been trained to love the galaxy, not just ONE man. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Dance of Union by Kidan |
Rated PG | Being joined with the Killik nest actually gave some joiners a sense of belonging and support that they missed when they became separated. He and others have to find other ways — as individuals — to join ... | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| The Emperor's Hand by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated R | You can be the Hand willingly, or have it forced upon you. And if you already are the Hand, there is a strong desire to stay loyal, too. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Mos Eisley Classic Race by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated R | The likes of Jabba like to make sure he gets a bargain in any deal, by making the cost to you higher than comfortable. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| A Promise is a Promise by Diana deRiggs |
Rated PG-13 | If she makes you promise, is that ever open to (aggressive) negotiation? | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Rogue Hazing by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated PG-13 | To become a member of the team, hazing gives a person the opportunity to prove their mettle ... even if their mettle is how well that can take a butt-paddling. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Kriffing Nerfherder by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated PG-13 | A tiny bonus tale from the prolific Bethany Handcuff! She had deemed it too short to post on its own, but this seems kind of like poetry? | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Oysters for the Admiral by SuSu, MaceVindaloo, BunchBox |
Oysters: how to shuck them, and when you've had enough of them raw, recipes to keep you interested and salivating. | Menu: Shuck You | Oyster Ceviche | Roasted Oysters | Stuffed & Baked Oysters | Fried Oyster Po'Boys | Oyster Stew | Hut Cuisine — Recipes |
| Skywalker Twins' Salads: Celery and Oranges by SuSu, MaceVindaloo, PotBellyPig, DrachmaProfile |
Luke and Leia grew up apart, but evolved their own separate version of orange and celery in their favorite salads. | Virtuous Sesame Orange Salad Dressing | Celery Relish with Mustard Orange Vinaigrette | Hut Cuisine — Recipes |
If getting into the mood comes from edibles or context, it's all good at the 'Hut.
September 13, 2011We're trying something a little bit different, because one of the issues of maintaining Wookiee Hut is the lack of people doing markup. Yes, at Wookiee Hut, we write HTML the old fashioned way ... and sometimes when everyone is busy, it means we are very delayed getting stories up. So, we will start tp post in category blocks. Tonight, we present GFFA Fanfic by a variety of authors — some whom you know, and some you're meeting for the very first time on the 'Hut. Hey, don't be shy about letting us know your thoughts, of course!
| TITLE | RATING or SUBJECT | DESCRIPTION | CATEGORY |
| Vongformed Jedi • Chapter 1 • Chapter 2 • Chapter 3 • Chapter 4 by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated X / some Squick | A good ol' BDSM tale feature Jeedai and much more than the Embrace of Pain! | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Kiera Knightly: Star Wars XXX • Girls Girls Girls • Aliens in the Ass by Celebutante |
Rated NC-17 | To some, this is the obvious way to salvage one of the Prequel movies ... starring the young woman who, at aged 14, had played Amidala's decoy. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Clone Wars: Secret Negotiations by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated PG-13 | The events — large and small — do repeat themselves, especially in the GFFA. As authoress Bethany Handcuff points out, how did someone not think of this earlier? | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Operation Knightfall II by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated PG-13 | Admiral Daala is so exacting, she might demand a dress rehearsal for a series of arrests. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Moonlight Kisses by Kidan |
Rated PG | Based on an Emily Dickinson poem, "Heart We Will Forget Him." | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Win/Win by Diana deRiggs |
Rated NC-17 | A Janson & Klivian tale, which the authoress says came to her in a dream. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| For the Rarest of Loves by Wraith6 & Bunchbox |
Rated PG | If you're not a particularly successful smuggler, and you decide after a long courtship and a very public engagement, how can you afford to buy the sweetest diamond ring to get upon one knee before your beloved? | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| The Proposal by Kidan |
Rated PG | Sometimes heros need a mother figure, too. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| The Crash by Kidan |
Rated PG | There are other love stories, and more tragedies. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| A Life Not His Own by Kidan |
Rated PG | This is a "it might have happened like this," showing that the Force is not completely random, but the Force can be mean to the Skywalker clan. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| HRD by Kidan |
Rated PG | This reminds us of Guri, one of the first HRD we encountered in the GFFA. It also has tinges of "Ghost in the Shell." | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
Thank you for the ongoig contributions! We enjoy reading the stories and things over and over ... but really, the new stuff is what we like to live fore, and we hope you love the GFFA, too.
May 9, 2011It's spring in the northern hemisphere, at long last! With tornadoes, floods, wind, oscillating temperatures, things are just not as they should be ... including the Hut's delays in posting schedules. But the economy is improving bit by bit, and life is busy with work. That's not a bad thing! But sometimes, it does feel like the end of the world — but hopefully, like in the Ring of the Nibelung, that means a new world will follow, building on the ruins and lessons of the old. As optimistic as that can be, it's still scary — so seek comfort in those who love you for what you are! (Especially on Mother's Day ... even though the icon shows Brunhild with her father, Wotan, all the credit for his adoration of his favorite daughter goes to her mother, Erda. Really!)
| TITLE | RATING or SUBJECT | DESCRIPTION | CATEGORY |
| Imperial Prostitute III: The Return of the ProCorps Trooper • Chapter 8 • Chapter 9 • Chapter 10 • Chapter 11 • Chapter 12 • Chapter 13 • Chapter 14 by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated PG to NC-17 + Femslash | Good things can't always last, and Grand Master Kyp Durron has figured out that his Jedi have been subjected to brainwashing by the Empire ... and it's really obvious that it's the susceptible, pre-disposed ones who really really want to be sexslaves. Admiral Daala oversteps her authority too — it's bad enough that she's arrested Han Solo, but now they've discovered what she's done to Leia ... hopefully, there is a graceful way to bow out, and the sacrifice of a brainwashabee is critical to the peace and satisfaction of the Galaxy! Besides, what's to say that this is the REAL reason behind the Imperial efforts? | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| The Top Button by Kidan |
Rated PG | When we are young, the world seems so stark in contrasts, till a simple chat roils it all up. It can make you wonder, what if it hadn't happened? | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| What the ... Chili?? Oh! by SuSu, Voort |
aromatic vegetables, sausage, beef, beans, water, a good heavy-bottomed pot | Wes's favorite chili is made by his roommate, Hobbie. And yet Hobbie is burning it, on purpose! | Hut Cuisine — Recipes |
| Walküre by Diana, Snorrlax, FengShui |
Super Star Destroyer — intimidates and pleases! | Part 2 of The Ring of the Nibelung, the story that inspired everything from Star Wars on back ... but not Lord of the Rings! This is the first time Humans appear in the world, and maybe the first time the set is a key player — it's a great new production that is more traditional for its ability to tell the story. | Stories & Things — Reviews |
| Das Rheingold by Diana, Snorrlax, GornPod |
Super Star Destroyer — intimidates and pleases! | Part 1 of The Ring of the Nibelung, it's actually meant to be a "short" prelude, at 2.5 hours long. All we can say is that it's all the Rheinmaidens' fault for teasing the gnome! If they'd been nice to him, none of what came after might have happened! | Stories & Things — Reviews |
| The Queen of Spades by Diana, Snorrlax, FengShui, EuGene |
Super Star Destroyer — intimidates and pleases! | This is a weird opera, and Tchaikovsky, a great cast, and a charming production make for a wonderful birthday gift to a friend, even if the major characters all end up dead ... well, it's opera! | Stories & Things — Reviews |
| The Stoning of Soraya M. by MaceVindaloo |
Victory Star Destroyer (packs a wallop) | Humans in any era can be unreasonable when they think they don't want you anymore — a true story. | Stories & Things — Reviews |
| One Week by MaceVindaloo |
Imperial Star Destroyer (popular crowd pleaser) | If you know you have one week to live, what do you want? What don't you want? | Stories & Things — Reviews |
So let's write about the ends and beginnings, of circles in time and instates washed by storm, or by brainwashing ... or a chance chat.
February 21, 2011A week past Valentine's, and some of the results and repercussions from that day for lovers are often more interesting than the preparations leading up to it. Still, the romantics among us can't resist tales of love and hate and other things, and even a hand-drawn card.
| TITLE | RATING or SUBJECT | DESCRIPTION | CATEGORY |
| Imperial Prostitute III: The Return of the ProCorps Trooper • Chapter 1 • Chapter 2 • Chapter 3 • Chapter 4 • Chapter 5 • Chapter 6 • Chapter 7 by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated PG to NC-17 / Femslash | Even though the Empire is in charge, they can't simply impose their will on everyone. Some delicate negotiations are needed, and sometimes demonstrating the benefits of the Empire's way is the best way. Especially if a surgically altered, willing "brainless sexslave" is the Jedi / Imperial liaison of choice! | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| The Perfect Gift by Kidan |
Rated PG | Tears can be elicited from any number of things, even a perfect gift. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Heat Chapter 8 by Diana deRiggs |
Rated NC-17 | Seems that Jaina will forever be on the defensive, the silly woman. But being in love — even secretly — is a big burden. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Alema Rar Meets A Jedi Hunter by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated PG | Can't judge a book by its sexy cover! | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| To the End of Their Days by Kidan |
Rated PG | A lot of conditions to this challenge, there are! | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Hunan Kitchen of Grand Sichuan by MaceVindaloo |
Flushing, NY | No one knew about this wonderful place till the NY Times spilled the beans ... but the food is still good! | Hut Cuisine — Noshery Reviews |
| Little Egypt by MaceVindaloo |
• Little Morocco • El Karnak Luxor • The Egyptian Coffee Shop • Al-Sham Sweets and Pastries |
The night Mubarak surrendered power to the Egyptian military, we decided to party with the ex-pats in this neighborhood in northwestern Queens county. | Stories & Things — Reviews |
| La Traviata by Diana, Snorrlax, FengShui, DarkLaddy |
Super Star Destroyer — intimidates and pleases! | "Traviata" means "one who has gone astray," and you know that's got to be a fun story. And this production was obvious and stylish. | Stories & Things — Reviews |
| Tosca by Diana, Snorrlax, FengShui, PakIrish, DarkLaddy, Tien, BunchBox |
Super Star Destroyer — intimidates and pleases! | The whole opera is a death trap, and it sounds glorious for it! | Stories & Things — Reviews |
| Eye Heart Ewe by Wraith6 |
Obiwan Kenobi, Hermione Bagwa | A sheep heart is still a heart, right? | Art & Stuff — GFFA |
As beautiful as Valentine's Day is supposed to be ... the ugly and bad stuff is actually more fun, eh?
January 2, 2011Happy New Year to one and all, even if we are late for some portions of the global population, and early for others. We hope you're all keeping warm and cool, depending on where on this planet you are, and your personal preference, of course. Having the freedom to have a preference and justice that is real and fair — what a luxury for many of us! And one for which we should always be grateful; like real humans, members of the GFFA are prone to torture and imprisonment, too. Art can do a more excellent job of depicting injustices and the machinations of fate and growing up — so, please enjoy the Hut's contributions to the stories and knowledge of the world. Enjoy your winter (or summer) holidays in peace and good will toward to all sentient beings!
| TITLE | RATING or SUBJECT | DESCRIPTION | CATEGORY |
| Pleasure & Pain • Chapter 7 • Chapter 8 • Chapter 9 • Chapter 10 • Chapter 11 by Kidan |
Rated PG-13 | When last we saw him, Anakin was imprisoned in the Yuuzhan Vong embrace of pain, denying that he will kill his beloved. He's determined and outraged by the unjust imprisonment, but Lumiya is not interested in justice — not in the conventional manner. So, if he won't kill her ... what will he kill? | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Birthday Present by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated R | It's something, to be able to give a gift of life and pleasure in the most intimate of ways. That should count for something! | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Captured Jedi by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated R | To paraphrase Alema Rar, there is a difference between being in bondage and actually being captured. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Jedi Jaina Solo is ... Arrested on Agamar! by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated R | Jaina decides to take the offer to experience the unjust imprisonment practices in an Agamarian backwater prison for herself. The prison uniform includes 15 cm heels in transparent plastex, so that nothing can be smuggled in, we guess? | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Jade's Scion • Chapter 37 — Valin Rated PG • Chapter 38 — Sannah Rated PG • Chapter 39 — Jysella Rated PG • Chapter 40 — Ben Rated PG by Kidan |
Rated PG | Ben Whitesun, née Skywalker, is the likely cause of all of their troubles ... but perhaps he holds the key to the solution. Justice, perhaps, could be served through him. Ah, the legacy of being a Skywalker — a tool of the galaxy! | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Japor • Chapter 10 Rated PG • Chapter 11 Rated PG by Kidan |
Rated PG | It's said that justice is determined on a scale, to see where in the balance a person's fate can lie, based on the weight of evidence. Actions are often part of that balance, giving them way more weight — especially if the weight is not orginally yours to bear. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Corfu Grill by MaceVindaloo |
Forest Hills, NY | Things do change, whether you are there to observe them or not. It's not only just to check out somewhere you didn't care for before, on the chance it could be better. But also, simply for one's benefit, should it improve! | Hut Cuisine — Noshery Reviews |
| Don Carlo by Diana, Snorrlax, BunchBox, Pakirish, FengShui |
Super Star Destroyer | Your king rules all the known world, and some of the newly discovered lands, too. But who is in charge? A tale of intrigue, emotion, and glorious score have a crisp, new production with a glorious cast, for an astonishing effect, including the burning of heretics! | Stories & Things — Reviews |
Judge as you will — it's a whole new year! Happy 2011, to all!
December 5, 2010At WookieeHut, there are some universal cravings. A short list might include a desire to learn more about the Rogues and their death-defying and very human adventures. Or wanting to know that the rulers of the GFFA are kinky and crave the controlled training required of an elite type of Imperial Trooper. Or the desire for value for money, especially when it comes to food, where a show and seduction are requirements for dinner. And of course, such topics and things are featured here, for your reading pleasure.
| TITLE | RATING or SUBJECT | DESCRIPTION | CATEGORY |
| Project Echo • Chapter 25 • Chapter 26 • Chapter 27 by Gillian F. Taylor |
Rated PG | The final chapters of Gillian's story of deceit and rescue. I mean, we know that Wedge will come back to the GFFA intact, but will he be able to cope? Tycho and Iella drop some bombshells on the former prisoner, which would make normal men crumble. Considering the opening chapter in this set has him on the brink, can a man — even one like Wedge Antilles — take these shocks to his emotional core? | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Imperial Prostitute HC-00001 • Chapter 1 Rated NC-17 / Slash (f/f) • Chapter 2 Rated R • Chapter 3 Rated Rated NC-17 / Slash (f/f) • Chapter 4 Rated Rated NC-17 / Slash (f/f) • Chapter 5 Rated NC-17 by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated R to NC-17 with FemSlash | Jagg Fel is a very persuasive man, and has the knack for negotiating public and secret treaties with no fuss, no muss. His secret? Enslavement is such an ugly word; is a girl a slave if she wanted it, and signed those documents (apparently) willingly? | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Imperial Prostitute SX-51472 ZERO • Chapter 8 Rated X / FemSlash by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated R to X with FemSlash | This is the final chapter for the "prequel" of the "Imperial Prostitute" multi-series. It's listed with the rest of the links too, but we thought you'd want to know about its later arrival. Sorry for any inconvenience or delayed pleasure! ;) | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Dinner and a Show by Kidan |
Rated PG | Once shaped, you bear more than they physical scars. It's nice when your boyfriend understands and lets you enjoy memories of your torment by taking you to a fine dining establishment run by the torturer's race. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Jaina's Fetish Shopping Trip • Chapter 1 Rated NC-17 • Chapter 2 Rated NC-17 • Chapter 3 Rated NC-17 / Slash (f/f) • Chapter 4 Rated NC-17 / Slash (f/f) by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated NC-17 with FemSlash | Awakening the sexual beast within carries great responsibility — it has to be fed and attended to, and if it can be done with a shopping discount, life can be more fun than expected! Besides, doesn't everyone kind of wish they were Alema Rar? | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Jaina's Humiliating Medical Exam by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated NC-17 | Back on Duro, Jaina was subjected to a "cleansing" to rid her body of crab-like bugs, but something about the mix of mechanical and chemical treatments has left her denuded ... permanently. How can she be sure this scrub-down hasn't damaged anything other than her ability to grow her hair? Why, subject your whiny little self to an anonymous free medclinic with specially equipped 'droids, of course! | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Tahiri in Her Prison Cell by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated R | It's said that every person has their limit. When you reach yours, will you respond as definitively as this Jedi/Vong amalgam? | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Tokyo Teriyaki by Diana, Snorrlax |
Forest Hills, NY | Being up an alley by the police station may not be any guarantee of decent food, but a large cross section of people seem to like this take on "authentic" Japanese fare. | Hut Cuisine — Noshery Reviews |
Go on, keep craving ... it's your right and you can't resist, anyway! ;)
October 17, 2010Traditions and authenticity can be good things, and the Hut has our share. This includes a pilot in peril story, and a pilot not in peril story (but with hot sex) tale, and Noshery reviews of places hidden from even the natives close-by. Plenty of winds of change buffeting us, too, but we kind of like that. We hope you can hold on as the stiff breezes bring chooler (a freaky lovechild of "chilly" and "cooler") weather and (hopefully) inspiration for tales both fresh and lurid!
| TITLE | RATING or SUBJECT | DESCRIPTION | CATEGORY |
| Imperial Prostitute SX-51472 ZERO by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated R to X with FemSlash | Every story has a beginning, and you KNOW you want to know all about how the ProCorps Troopers are trained and indoctrinated. It's sort of a how-to manual, for those so inclined ... | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Project Echo • Chapter 21 • Chapter 22 • Chapter 23 • Chapter 24 by Gillian F. Taylor |
Rated PG | It takes more than determined Imps to keep Wedge down, but the use of an illegal remotely activated neural shock device will make things less fair. Go, Pulsar Skate, go! | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| The Best Day of His Life, or His Worst? by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated G | An anonymous pilot tells a story of his first survival of a battle. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Mom, Dad, I Want To Be A Mando by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated PG | Now that Jaina is the only child, her parents maybe might be more indulgent than before? | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Jedi Mistress: An Alema Rar Adventure by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated PG-13 | Being an apprentice is straightforward in some ways, but no matter how strange the lessons, there are reasons ... and Alema Rar is a suprrisingly compassionate master ... er mistress. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Grand Pu Bah by Diana |
San Francisco, CA | A seedy and industrial part of town shows signs of improvement: a Thai place in a town with many Thai places. | Hut Cuisine — Noshery Reviews |
It's not a bad idea to just let the ideas flow — whether short or multi-part tales, or a restaurant in an unpromising area. It's fun and many will enjoy!
September 19, 2010The dying days of summer burst forth in color and activity — whether of a harvest, the changing colors of ripened produce and flame-colored leaves ... or a weather burst! At Hut HQ, we suffered a tornado which devastated trees ... but more importantly, we lost Internet connections! It was interesting to not have a way to go online for a few days. We got some cleaning done, some organizing, etc. And the fruits of that will show up in the next few postings, as we were inspired in a Star Wars sort of way by all the non-online stuff we did. Of course, other Hutties have been constantly inspired, with tales and reviews to satiate us all!
| TITLE | RATING or SUBJECT | DESCRIPTION | CATEGORY |
| Imperial Prostitute SX-51472 —
Episode II: The Hapan Harem by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated NC-17 (overall) with FemSlash | SX-51472's life had taken a turn for the pleasurable, but being an Imperial slave is not all fun and games. Sometimes bad things happen, and the slaves will do the right thing by their masters. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Project Echo • Chapter 17 • Chapter 18 • Chapter 19 • Chapter 20 by Gillian F. Taylor |
Rated PG | Wedge's friends are piecing together the mystery of the man they though was Wedge, and the hows and whys he came to be among them. It's obvious that whoever did this wanted Wedge alive, but for how long? Lond enough to rescue him? | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Jedi Adventures: Alema Rar Gets Pulled Over by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated R | It's a "corrupt cop who gets what's coming to him" tale with a wicked twist. And the description of Alema's clothes is hot! | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Star Wars: BDSM Aboard the Trickster by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated X / FemSlash | The three most "influencible" Jedi bondage girls get the Vong treatment: one to forget her emotional pain, one because she likes pain, and one just because she's uptight! | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Secret Garden Bruschetta by SuSu, Voort |
cherry tomatoes, limoncello, olive oil, toast | With only a small hidden space, Harry Potter learned the joys of fresh tomatoes, and only a few are needed to make a meal for the deprived young lad. | Hut Cuisine — Appetizers |
| Fette Sau by MaceVindaloo, Susu, Gornpod, Joshikins |
Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY | Barbeque in a converted garage, especially the smoked pork belly. It's worth getting up earlier for it! | Hut Cuisine — Noshery Reviews |
Inspired bursts are the way to go, whether to have some pork belly, create a recipe for a handful of cherry tomatoes, or wondrous tales.
August 29, 2010Calling them the "dog days of summer" brings many things to mind ... including that the "dog" in question is the constellation Sirius. Which brings to mind stars, space ... and Harry Potter! In a place like Wookiee hut, it all comes together. How? Well, obviously, space and stars for our favorite fandom, but also "stars" as in entertainers, or people who are the best. If you're not sure what we're on about, do read up — check out all the links, from fanfic, to musical theatre, to cupcakes. It's all a form of stellar evolution ... And whether your idea of space and stars entails the literal or the ridiculously sublime, enjoy visiting us at WookieeHut ... and stay for a cupcake and a quick "pick me up," maybe? Oh, and while we're at it, be careful of the ratings — "dog days of summer" can also imply something erotic, too. ;)
| TITLE | RATING or SUBJECT | DESCRIPTION | CATEGORY |
| Imperial Prostitute by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated NC-17 (overall) | This excellently crafted tale of the Imperial "ProCorps" has to be read in order, for the surprising first and last chapters. You'll enjoy it, you'll see! Starring the favorite daughters of the rebellion, as well as their most interesting enemies. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Decontamination on Duro by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated NC-17 | Required reading for fans of Bethany Handcuff's Jaina Solo tales, because ever twisted story has a beginning! | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| The Manacle Model by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated R | Beskar is a substance forged on Mandalore which resists lightsabre attacks, but unlike cortosis ore, it is durable and can be made into armor ... or manacles. And why not get a pretty undercover Jedi to model them for you ... just to make sure they work, of course! | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Project Echo • Chapter 13 • Chapter 14 • Chapter 15 • Chapter 16 by Gillian F. Taylor |
Rated PG | Wedge is dead ... there are witnesses and a body. So why does no one accept that Wedge is dead? | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Alema Rar Visits a Bondage Club by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated X | Our favorite twisted Twi'lek obviously has a bondage thing, and Bethany Handcuff write a pure porn-laced erotic tale — complete with raucous details! — in what was to be a chapter of Jedi Adventures, but it's juicy and stands on it's own feet ... totally appropriate because arms are not meant to be used for some things in a bondage club! | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Star Wars: Hapan Crown Jewels by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated R | The term "jewels" is often open to interpretation, but this was not something Tenel Ka expected when she accepted her station as Queen Mother. Somehow, a world rules by strong and manipulative women led to an interesting fashion statement. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| La Cage aux Folles by Gillian F. Taylor |
Death Star | Musical theatre starring Wedge Antilles! Err ... we mean, Denis Lawson! And he sings! He dances! And has a partner named Albert! | Reviews — Stories & Things |
| Gillian the Mastermind, the UK as reported by Gillian F. Taylor |
Incredibly difficult and very brave! | The UK television show Mastermind is a rare experience. Gilliam made the finals, and reports on her first quest to conquer the Black Chair! Her subject: The Romney Marsh novels of Monica Edwards; and Blake 7. | Field Reports — Stories & Things |
| Peanut Butter & Jelly Cupcakes by SuSu |
yellow cake, jelly, peanut butter frosting, butterscotch chips | Ever know a kid who wouldn't try a peanut butter and jelly sandwich? This cupcake is modelled on a jelly donut, with peanut butter frosting, and it's broken down many a resistance to "new things." | Hut Cuisine — Snacks & Sweets |
Whether shackled down, imprisoned, or being a goof, every situation in the Hut is full of vim and vigor, and some unexpected twist, too. Just like life. :)
July 5, 2010The 'Hut does live ... updated less frequently, kind of like a maturing lady, don't you think? There are no plans yet to move the site or to end the updates. So, don't give up on us! AFter all, where else could you get your fill of fanfic, both new and past, clean and not; recipes; reviews ... anything a Star Wars fan might need is her or his life. And remember, we also feature stories from other fan-verses, too, including Star Trek, Firefly / Serenity, etc. And some cute little tales are in our recipe section. Thank you for sticking with us. Be sure to send your tales and recipes in, as well as your communiques to authors or to Hut management. We still live and breath this stuff, and you should, too! (By the way ... to those of you in the USA, Happy Birthday, America!)
| TITLE | RATING or SUBJECT | DESCRIPTION | CATEGORY |
| Ruminations • Star Wars: Lightsabers by ShadowChaser |
Rated PG | With every lightsaber lost, Anakin has to build a new one. Like Obi-wan before him, each lightsabre is an opportunity to redefine a Jedi, himself. And like a want in another universe, the lightsaber chooses his master, too. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Jaina's Discovery by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated NC-17 | Our resident bondage fangirl, Bethany Handcuff, has a naughty mind and that mind has come up with a totally credible and totally dirty story involving Jaina, Lando, Leia, Han ... but not in the mixture you'd expect. It's a fun tale! | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Heat • Chapter 7 Rated X by Diana deRiggs |
Rated X | He can't resist teasing his quarry, but he needs to learn that sometimes the cornered beast may not give in so easily. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Star Trek: The Romulan Guest by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated NC-17 / Slash | Mind control done by a Vulcan is a rather clean thing. Leave it to Romulans to foul the tidy waters of the concept! | Other Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Les Contes d'Hoffmann by Diana, MaceVindaloo |
Death Star | Offenbach's last opera is full of Gothic angst, and Bart Sher's production includes heavy dashes of Kafka and Fellini, too. | Reviews — Stories & Things |
| Stiffelio by Diana, MaceVindaloo, Bunchbox, FengShui |
Imperial Star Destroyer: crowd pleaser | Censors halted this Giuseppi Verdi opera before it could be performed. A century later, it's popular! Damned censors! | Reviews — Stories & Things |
| Carmen by Diana, MaceVindaloo, BunchBox, Glenburnie, GornPod, FengShui |
Death Star | Opera's perennial bad girl has our hearts; she's even Hut-worthy in this tale orf seduction, rejection, and death. | Reviews — Stories & Things |
| Redneck Seafood Bento: Paella by SuSu, BunchBox |
seafood, chicken, sausages, rice, vegetables, peas | A delicious and quietly sophisticated picnic box is preferable to a fancy, pretty one, at least according to Jayne Cobb's mother. | Hut Cuisine — Mains: Seafood |
There's plenty to chew on here. Yummy! Be sure to let us know how you feel, and your preferences for future postings!
January 24, 2010Things are never really as they seem. Can you trust your eyes or your mind? Do you go to an opera for just the sounds or to suspend belief? Is pain always bad or is no pain worse? Do your friends alway have your best interests in mind or are you simply a pet? Of course not ... or maybe! That's what makes things interesting. And even if you think you know what's going on, is it within your control? Could your loved one end up in your arms ... dying? Will you love something or someone despite yourself ... regardless of how they feel? The 'hut brings some tastiness to a cold, wintry northern hemisphere season — a hot sizzling tale (or a half dozen!) and a delicious apple pie. Mmm ... heat up some cider, it'll go with either ... or maybe you'd rather negotiate with other demons?
| TITLE | RATING or SUBJECT | DESCRIPTION | CATEGORY |
| Project Echo • Chapter 12 by Gillian F. Taylor |
Rated PG | No-o-o-o ...! The ending will make you feel like Tycho does, and will there be more ... we sure hope so. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Alema Rar Visits Hapes by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated NC-17 / Slash (ff) | The start of the tale may make you feel like you've read this before ... yes, you sort of have. This is the next tale, following Star Wars: Jedi Adventures — Alema Rar, and it's pretty dirty, too. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Pleasure & Pain • Chapter 5 • Chapter 6 by Kidan |
Rated PG-13 | The more Anakin resists, the more creative his captors become. Jedi mind tricks can hold nothing over a determined woman or two. Why does he resist? | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Heat • Chapter 6 by Diana deRiggs |
Rated X | Jagged Fel has long ago confessed his obsession with Jaina Solo. He's just getting 'round to explaining it to her, in his very own way. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Chosen One by Thrawn McEwok |
Rated R | When you are the Queen Mother, having a baby requires a choice of father. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| JainaTaat by Thrawn McEwok |
Rated PG | Re-introducing yourself to your family, when you become one with your new chosen "other." | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Jaina Joiner by Diana deRiggs |
Rated PG-13 | A drawing inspired by the story JainaTaat | GFFA Art |
| Shadows by Thrawn McEwok |
Rated R | A prison doesn't have to keep you contained. Sometimes the prison is not the room or building. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| La Damnation de Faust Review by Diana, MaceVindaloo, Bunchbox, GornPod, FengShui |
Metropolitan Opera, New York City | A new interactive, multimedia presentation of a difficult-to-stage opera, based on Goethe's story of a man who willingly sells his soul to the Devil. | GFFA Fanfic — Reviews |
| Walnut-Crumbed Sour Cream Apple Pie by SuSu, MaceVindaloo |
apples, walnuts, sour cream, spices, egg, flour | Being able to bake an apple pie is sometimes the right antidote to what ails you, especially if you're stressed out, homeless, and need something magical to keep your spirits together. | Hut Cuisine — Desserts |
You might have noticed, there are some "blasts from the past" listed on our "latest" ... making them less "late" but no less current. We'll do this now and again, to give you a chance to rediscover some of our old favorites. If you have any you'd love to see featured again, let us know!
December 14, 2009Lately, the Wookiee Hut has been given many multi-part stories, which we have been posting a chapter or two at a time. But this time, author Bethany Handcuff gave us a juicy Jedi tale that begged to be posted, complete! So, here it is, Rated R all the way up (or down in the gutter, heh) to X, with FF slash. An early holiday gift, to get us all in the type of mood that the Hut is notorious for, eh? There are 10 parts, so we thought we'd feature just Bethany's work, the better to appreciate it and to feel gratitude for the dirty and the sublime — especially when they occur in the same story!
| TITLE | RATING or SUBJECT | DESCRIPTION | CATEGORY |
| Star Wars: Jedi Adventures — Alema Rar • Chapter 1: Pirate Attack by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated X / Slash (ff) | Our favorite Twi'lek Jedi before she goes too dark. She kicks butt, helps children and their grandmothers, gets caught out with a Mystril, and denied. Fun! | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Star Wars: Jedi Adventures — Alema Rar • Chapter 2 by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated NC-17 | Alema Rar gets the details of the mission from Talon Kaarde, gives him incentive to mislead Master Skywalker, and finds herself in a Trandoshan's holding cell because there isn't more than one real stateroom on that ship. And she helps fix the ship, too! | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Star Wars: Jedi Adventures — Alema Rar • Chapter 3 by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated R | Alema gets into character: a slave dancing girl. Which is was long before she was a Jedi. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Star Wars: Jedi Adventures — Alema Rar • Chapter 4 by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated R | Alema is fitted with a chastity belt and something called a c***rod ... and yet this part of the story is Rated R. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Star Wars: Jedi Adventures — Alema Rar • Chapter 5 by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated R / Slash (ff) | Alema is bought for a paltry sum and led into her new environment and is given the rules ... which includes no orgasm without permission. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Star Wars: Jedi Adventures — Alema Rar • Chapter 6 by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated X / Slash (ff) | Slaves have to be kept in prime condition for sale, or for keeping. The slavers who own her make sure Alema gets plenty of practice in pleasing her masters. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Star Wars: Jedi Adventures — Alema Rar • Chapter 7 by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated NC-17) | Being a slave means being subject to the whims of one's master(s), and Alema is left hoping that dismembering her during the progress of a Sabacc game is not one of those whims. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Star Wars: Jedi Adventures — Alema Rar • Chapter 8 by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated NC-17 | The life of a slave is workouts, competition for survival, and indignities. And if you're a Jedi, you have to save the day, too. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Star Wars: Jedi Adventures — Alema Rar • Chapter 9 by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated NC-17 | Alema's primary mission is complete, but she can't leave her fellow slaves behind ... so she enslaves herself to the man in charge ... and gets to satisfy her unfilled needs, finally! | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Star Wars: Jedi Adventures — Alema Rar • Epilogue by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated NC-17 | Just one more week, and is Alema ready? | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
It's good to focus on one person's story sometimes, eh?
November 22, 2009How time flies when things are either fun ... or difficult. The collapsing, mercurial economy even hits the 'hut in its ways. We also had some email problems, and apologize to those of you who wrote but didn't get a response. Please re-send your emails — the issues we've had with spammers should have subsided by now. Yes, it's true that we've talked about closing the 'hut, since the contributors and people who maintain the site are all rushing around to keep breathing as the economic turbulences wash over us. So, our apologies for our many delays. The creativity still flows: read and enjoy! We'll do all we can to keep the site up. You can help with submissions, comments, and your enjoyment of the site. That's easy, right?
| TITLE | RATING or SUBJECT | DESCRIPTION | CATEGORY |
| Project Echo: • Part 11 by Gillian F. Taylor |
Rated PG | You know that bit in ROTJ when Akbar yells, "It's a traaap!" Somehow, Wedge doesn't sound the same when he says it. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Pleasure & Pain: • Chapter 4 by Kidan |
Rated PG-13 |
What's the difference between destroying something you believe to be alive, versus something you believe not to be? A whole lot of pain, that's what. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Heat: • Part 3 • Part 4 • Part 5 by Diana deRiggs |
Rated PG / PG-13 / R | Sometimes sex is inevitable, but the pathway there has to make the destination worthwhile. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Twilight: New Moon by Bunchbox |
Squint (6.5/10) | Cedric Diggory as a vampire, yummy? | Reviews — Stories & Things |
| Bonchon Chicken (a.k.a. Mad For Chicken) by MaceVindaloo |
New York, NY |
It's amazing, but sometimes the food you love has a long history, but the best example of it is from a culture with no tradition in fried chicken. Go figure! | Hut Cuisine: Noshery Reviews |
| Palpatine's Preferred Pudding by SuSu |
bread, eggs, chocolate chips, bananas |
Bread pudding is bread pudding ... unless it's presented with bananas and chocolate chips — a rich, surprisingly inexpensive and rich dessert. | Hut Cuisine: Recipes — Desserts & Puddings |
| Potato Salad, Appealing to Jedi and Senators by SuSu |
potatoes, eggs, feta, evaporated milk, aji amarillo, lettuce, olives |
The Dark Lord of the Sith is so embittered that he's even jealous of potatoes! He should have boiled 'em, mashed 'me, or put 'em in a stew! | Hut Cuisine: Recipes — Salads |
American Thanksgiving is on its way, let us give thanks for WookieeHut!
August 31, 2009Summer is nearly done in the northern hemisphere, and barring a return to a so-called "Indian Summer" where the heat returns for a final reminder, we are looking forward to the cooling weather. The last few weeks have been brutally hot — over 100°F, so humid that rain sometimes doesn't hit the ground, boiling to steam before it hits the ground. For times like this, where the approach of colder weather provides contrast and relief, we can reflect on the cusp of other sorts — in food, in situations, in passions. Yummy!
| TITLE | RATING or SUBJECT | DESCRIPTION | CATEGORY |
| Project Echo: • Part 10 by Gillian F. Taylor |
Rated PG | When the Wraiths are not available, then Wedge and his elite squadron turn into commandoes, and get the job done. But what is the job, really? | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Pleasure & Pain: • Chapter 3 by Kidan |
Rated PG-13 |
The mental games start, augmenting the physical tortures. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Jade's Scion: by Kidan |
Rated PG | Sometimes, you can go home ... though the guide there can make the trip much much better than when you left. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Heat: • Part 2 by Diana deRiggs |
Rated PG | Food is an obvious metaphor for the sensual nature of sex, but this is really a bit more like boxing, eh? | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Yola's Café by MaceVindaloo |
Brooklyn, NY |
A really good Mexican place is worth taking a trip to the outer boroughs. And it's easier to use the subway than to drive! | Hut Cuisine: Noshery Reviews |
| Brooks' House of Bar-B-Q by MaceVindaloo, SuSu |
Oneonta, NY |
You know how some really good, homey food can be found in family-run businesses way out near the middle of nowhere? Alas, that's not always true. | Hut Cuisine: Noshery Reviews |
| Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting by SuSu |
red food coloring, chocolate cake mix, sour cream, oil, eater, eggs, instant pudding mix, chocolate chips |
It's a very romantic cake, but it happens to be one of the best examples of red velvet, ever! Ginny Weasley proves to her beau that chocolate isn't so bad, really. | Hut Cuisine: Recipes — Desserts & Puddings |
| Luscious Dinner Salads by SuSu |
Asian-style Sesame Orange Salad | Apple and Celery Salad with Basalmic Vinaigrette | Watermelon Basil Feta Salad | Bold Greek-style Salad |
Staying on a slimming diet is so much simpler when the flavors and textures of what you must ingest are tasty and juicy. | Hut Cuisine: Recipes — Salads |
Whether at the table or with our favorite heros, contrast is a way to learn to enjoy what you have — just as a cooler snap is a relief, and an Indian summer make you grateful for what was oppressive heat prior. Live, love, eat, as a celebrity chef tried to make us say!
July 12, 2009Even though it's been great weather and we've had great weather for our summers here, and we've been grilling and hunting and fishing ... it turns out that we have stories to tell rather than writing out recipes or reviewing eateries. Not that that's a problem, eh? Though we did realize that we'd forgotten to show you a bunch of really great "New Jedi Order" Japanese novel covers. You'll remember they seem to be more literal than us in the western hemisphere, something many of us love. And they do inspire stories!
| TITLE | RATING or SUBJECT | DESCRIPTION | CATEGORY |
| Project Echo: • Part 6 • Part 7 • Part 8 • Part 9 by Gillian F. Taylor |
Rated PG | What's important? And should you take things personally? And if you know your unit isn't as well-equipped to deal with the latest crisis, how do you go about planning the mission? You don't want your wife being a widow now, would you?? | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Heat — • Part 0 • Part 1 by Diana deRiggs |
Rated PG | Breaking up is painful, and staying apart is sometimes impossible. But how to handle that uncomfortable in-between period? | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Jade's Scion: by Kidan |
Rated PG | As is often the case, the woman has to take control of the rituals, or the men would never get it right! | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Pleasure & Pain Chapter 1 Chapter 2 by Kidan |
Rated PG-13 |
Breaking down resistance requires punishments, as well as rewards. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Japanese Novel Covers: NJO by various illustrators |
Rated PG |
Japanese readers of the GFFA take on a sort-of manga-esque quality in a more surreal way with more actively illustrated covers. Many prefer them — have a look! | Art & Stuff |
Nothing's wrong with wanting to tell stories of course — especially when we, the readers entertained, are the obvious beneficiaries!
May 23, 2009Happy spring! And when spring has sprung, things sprout. Sometimes good things. And sometimes not. Like those sprouts on your onions? That's not as bad as it seems, for onion tops (also called spring onions!) are milder and sweeter in flavor. Don't think of it as a ruined onion — instead, think of it as garnish! Or a kick of flavor that makes any dish taste better! Or maybe not ... Maybe it's nasty and makes you wish it wasn't so spicy, or so indigestion-inciting. Or less ... colorful?
Whatever your feelings on the life-cycle of an onion, be sure to pay respect to the veterans of war. In any galaxy, they get the job done and inspire the rest of us! Be nice and make dinner for them as an alternative to the Memorial Day barbeque — try the wondrous chicken recipe in this posting.
| TITLE | RATING or SUBJECT | DESCRIPTION | CATEGORY |
| Don't Look Back: Part 2 by Diana deRiggs |
Rated NC-17 | When an experience is so intense, even the memory of it will be enough to trap you. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Project Echo — Part 5 by Gillian F. Taylor |
Rated PG | There are some benefits to being older. Memories are one. More people who love you, that's another! | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Jade's Scion: by Kidan |
Rated PG | In the face of no memory, it's often best to go back to something you're sure of. Kind of sure of, anyway. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Shackled Jedi — Epilogue by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated PG NOTE: The rest of the series is Rated NC-17/X |
The sex is a memory now, but is this about "more business to discuss"? | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| X-Men Origins: Wolverine by BunchBox |
Movie Review | From the review: "... as long as you don't mind certain gaps in the logic and story continuity ..." | Reviews: Stories & Things |
| Star Trek by MaceVindaloo |
Movie Review | Ah, memories of the best of Trek! And memories of prequels, too. | Reviews: Stories & Things |
| Becco by SuSu, MaceVindaloo |
New York, NY | Even if you don't have an Italian grandmother, you'll swear the food here is from your deepest memories — especially the fresh pasta specials! | Noshery Reviews: Hut Cuisine |
| Oola by SuSu |
San Francisco, CA | Femi Taylor's Oola was a Twi'lek dancing girl, which is what caught our eye about this restaurant. | Noshery Reviews: Hut Cuisine |
| Heaven's Dog by SuSu, MaceVindaloo, Diasala, Lizzard, KBoo, Don |
San Francisco, CA | Resist the memory of what you'd heard about Vietnamese food and the animal moniker of this restaurant. | Noshery Reviews: Hut Cuisine |
| The Original Fresco Tortillas by SuSu, MaceVindaloo |
New York, NY | Not the first Chinese Mexican place — remember Happy Fresh Tortillas Grill? | Noshery Reviews: Hut Cuisine |
| You Me Chicken by SuSu |
chicken, salt, herbs | A simple roasted chicken is all you need when you have someone you love to share your repast. | Recipes: Hut Cuisine |
Memories are individual and collective. Happy Memorial Day, and collect your gratitude to those who fought and loved on our behalves.
March 29, 2009High on the list of things we hate, but which happen and we know they will, but we don't much about it till it's too late: computer crashes. Not just, "oh, it didn't boot up ..." — more like, "time to rebuild everything, you sure you backed up?" Shadow Chaser pointed out that this is like a valued employee giving you two-week notice of termination, but we were so in denial and ignored the signs ... thus, another (real and valid!) excuse for our tardiness. That, and life. Be sure you back up important stuff, and keep your antivirus programs current ... and take 'em out of the shrinkwrap and use 'em.
Other things we hate — having to lie about pleasure. If not lie, be in denial of pleasure. Why do this? The heart and mind and the Force have their reasons, and we believe this "need" to deny the truth is at the core of being human. Don't believe us? Check out the tales in these 'Hut ... or read reviews of novels of the GFFA, if for no other reason than to be inspired to create and read more tales in the 'Hut!
| TITLE | RATING or SUBJECT | DESCRIPTION | CATEGORY |
| Project Echo — Part 3 and Part 4 by Gillian F. Taylor |
Rated PG | Why are we heroes, really? We tell ourselves it's for glory, for the thrill, for the comradery ... but maybe it's because we never had anything else? That is, until now. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Shackled Jedi — Five by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated X | Alema gets what's coming to her, even if Tahiri is relatively merciful-seeming when setting the vibrowhip to "2" ... Alema ain't too happy about that, since the settings should go to "11," eh? | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Jade's Scion: by Kidan |
Rated PG | A manipulated brain will sometimes hold residues of what once was, though Booster is really unhappy about not being one of those residues. He's the one who usually does the butt-kicking, but Jysella proves her genetics, too. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Don't Look Back: Part 1 by Diana deRiggs |
Rated NC-17 | Have you ever had someone love you so much that they would rather have you die than entertain the possibility of you leaving? Now and again, they might do something worse than kill you, instead. And you'll like it! | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Fate of the Jedi: Outcast by ShadowChaser |
Novel by Aaron Allston | From the review: "I do not praise the plotline, but I do praise the writing style and quality ..." | Reviews: Stories & Things |
| Yo Mama's Bar & Grill by SuSu, MaceVindaloo |
New Orleans, LA | We sure hope your mother's place isn't like this at all. | Noshery Reviews: Hut Cuisine |
| Café Beignet by SuSu, MaceVindaloo |
New Orleans, LA | Very touristy, alas. | Noshery Reviews: Hut Cuisine |
Sometimes nothing goes right, and sometimes it does. At the 'Hut, we assume knowing the bad will help us recognize the good. Or we get to write and read about it all. It makes the bad seem not to horrible, most of the time?
February 23, 2009Somehow, the colder months seem to ignite passions. It's not just coincidence that Valentine's day for lovers is in the cold, dark month — maybe it's perfect counterpoint for firey passions. Even the lack of light helps to conceal loves forbidden yet hotly desired? And don't we love it? Consider the 'Hut to be that most forbidden of delicacy: voyeurism. It's an old tradition, even epitomized by legitimate artforms like the opera ... and our favorite illegitimate artform: the fanfic! And if love between two is just too much, then the love of self is something that you need to make you whole ...
| TITLE | RATING or SUBJECT | DESCRIPTION | CATEGORY |
| Proof by Iella |
Rated PG | Sometimes stubbornness is something inherited, and sometimes it can save you. Always know where you come from ... and who you are. Save you it can, yeeeeessss ... | Poetry Stuff — Stories & Things |
| Project Echo — Part 1 and Part 2 by Gillian F. Taylor |
Rated PG | There are ways to make engineers look smart and pilots look dumb. But really, when you're the father of a baby, you'll always kind of be goofy ;) | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Shackled Jedi — Three and Four by Bethany Handcuff |
NC-17 | Things change fast when you're a slave ... auctions, firefights, surgery, oh my! Will Tahiri or Alema Rar ever be the same? | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Jade's Scion: by Kidan |
Rated PG | Be polite when your dead elders drop by to pick on you. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Goodbye, Forever by Diana deRiggs |
Rated PG | Looking back, it seems everyone who's left Wedge did say "goodbye" and it takes a special person to be able to say "hello." Maybe. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Peanut Brittle (not a Cookie!) by SuSu |
peanuts, sugar, corn syrup, baking soda | Dumbledor is craving a cookie he had long ago in Western Japan, so Snape indulges him with a not-a-cookie. | Hut Cuisine Recipes: Sweets & Snacks |
| Café du Monde by SuSu, MaceVindaloo |
New Orleans, LA | There is a painting hanging inside, which reads, "I thought it was just an ordinary day, until I had coffee with Jesus at Café du Monde." That's EXACTLY how we felt, too! | Noshery Reviews: Hut Cuisine |
| Eugene Onegin by Diana, MaceVindaloo, GornPod, FengShui |
Opera (sung in Russian) | Boy meets girl, boy rejects girl, boy kills best friend, girl rejects boy — it's a happy ever after for the audience in this Metropolitan Opera production, starring Thomas Hampson and Karita Mattila. | Reviews: Stories & Things |
Whether you are toughing it out, desperately seducing your one true love (forcibly, if necessary), or having hot liquid refreshment with a major deity, love is something that'll never go out of fashion. It's part of our nature — and our right — as humans!
February 2, 2009It's cold outside, no matter where you are ... or at least, that's how it feels! We've all felt cold inside, to be sure, whether by discovery, betrayal, hate, disappointment, isolation, and even love ... the chills are something to experience, whether inside or out. And remember that it's not always a bad thing to be cold — tall drinks should remain chilled, too, eh? (And sometimes, the colder they are, the less disappointing they can be, or maybe at least they'll taste less bad.)
| TITLE | RATING or SUBJECT | DESCRIPTION | CATEGORY |
| Star Wars: Shackled Jedi by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated X | A hot scene could be cold if you aren't really in control of it. Is "follow my lead," an order, or a threat? Should Tahiri trust Alema Rar? | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Many Happy Returns by Iella |
Rated PG | The battle is over, it may even be won. But how to collect things up, and is it even worth pretending things are the same anymore? And what is a family, anyway? | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Decisions by Kidan |
Rated PG | If you're good at it, you can get major decisions made before the main course comes. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Willie Mae's Scotch House by SuSu, MaceVindaloo |
Treme, New Orleans, LA | Is it the best fried chicken, ever? Probably, unless you're used to fast-food fried chicken and people who don't know that just leave us cold. This is stuff is like the secret, honest, and quintessential soul of New Orleans. | Noshery Reviews: Hut Cuisine |
| Pat O'Brien's by SuSu, MaceVindaloo |
New Orleans, LA | It's such an overrated drink, and leaves us cold, despite the flaming fountain. | Noshery Reviews: Hut Cuisine |
Whether passions run hot or get tempered by the lack of heat, the 'hut is sure to have an opinion or a story to tell. Why ask for more? Because we can!
January 11, 2009Happy New Year, regardless of where you are. Some of us have not even sent out our holiday cards yet, tsk, tsk ... but at least we have a classic 'Hut offering: a selection of excellent tales, a great recipe with story, and a review of a burgery that isn't much good at what it purports to be. A good, classic way to start off a new year, and may it be better than 2008 for all of us! (Given the current economic climate, we may want the Banking Clan to bail us out, but don't give in ... the dark side, that is!)
| TITLE | RATING or SUBJECT | DESCRIPTION | CATEGORY |
| Secret Rendezvous by Kidan |
Rated PG | When your plans go awry, don't despair! Ruined secrets can still produce the desired result, sometimes. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Brave New World — Six by Thrawn McEwok |
NC-17 | Ownership comes with many privileges, but also a lot of planning. For what is owned can be lost, but not yet! | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Undercover — Part 5 by Diana deRiggs |
Rated NC-17 / X | The reason for avoiding certain sexual acts (and partaking in others) has a reason, after all. At least it does for Wedge. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Roasted Root Vegetables by Gillian F. Taylor |
herbs, oil, carrots, parsnips, etc. | Obiwan delves into his past to make the best of his present, on Tatooine | Hut Cuisine Recipes: Side Dishes & Accompaniments |
| Taylor's Refresher by SuSu, MaceVindaloo, Diasala, Vinhy, ZSung |
San Francisco, CA | It's in the Ferry Building, and is good for grabbing something to go en route home, perhaps. But it's got better chicken sandwiches than burgers, beware! | Noshery Reviews: Hut Cuisine |
Let's hear it for the classics and the basics. For the 'Hut, that means dirty stories, dirty opinions, and good food. Auld Lang Syne, eh?
December 21, 2008Apparently, Christmas started as a Winter Solstice pagan celebration, to celebrate the end of the encroaching darkness and the now-lengthening days. Who wouldn't want to celebrate the end of darkness and the coming of the light? Some Jedi would question the increase of light ... now and always. In the 'Hut, of course, darkness comes with ratings, ranging from G to X. You'd best watch out for the dangerous ratings, okay! We're not responsible for freakiness and freak-outs! Remember, that anything above "R" requires special considerations, and don't click on the NC-17 or X links if you're faint of ... well, anything. Because days are not the only things that can lengthen or abbreviate!!
| TITLE | RATING or SUBJECT | DESCRIPTION | CATEGORY |
| Jedi Tahiri in Bondage by Bethany Handcuff |
Rated X | A new author, a new take on Tahiri, what she suffers, what she doesn't think sucks! Things that happen in darkness, don't often remain in the dark. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Jade's Scion: by Kidan • Ch 27 — Jysella • Ch 28 — Ben • Ch 29 — Valin |
Rated PG | Force visions tend to show stuff that is dark in nature. These four chapters find the dark taunting our characters — dark and dangerous stuff. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Brave New World — Five by Thrawn McEwok |
NC-17 | As minimalist and shiny Jacen's trappings are, trappings are trappings, and they carry darkness with them. And some trappings are more insidious than others, with dark secrets behind their beauty and form. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Undercover — Part 4 by Diana |
Rated NC-17 / X | Iella desires Wedge to explore the depths of her darkness, and gets it in spades, and faster, too! | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Chicken & Orange Parcels by Gillian F. Taylor |
chicken breast, rice, leeks, orange, en papillote | Dark intent sometimes results in a light meal. Because if you're Wes and Hobbie, a dinner invitation is a prelude to darkened lights later, so best to keep things less dark and heavy to start. | Hut Cuisine Recipes: Meats: Chicken |
| Low-cal Pumpkin Fool by SuSu |
pumpkin purée, sugar substitute, spices, orange, salt, non-fat whipped topping, gingersnaps | Girls worry about their figures all the time, but especially when waiting for the boys of Hogwart's and Durmstang Schools to ask them to the Yule Ball. That's one form of a dark path, but at least this non-fat, no-sugar dessert at least will keep their spirits up. | Hut Cuisine Recipes: Snacks & Treats |
| Henry's Hunan by SuSu, MaceVindaloo, Bondo, Diasala |
San Francisco, CA | This place is worth lurking in dark alleys and cutting other would-be diners off at the pass to get a chance to eat here. Stride wide! | Noshery Reviews: Hut Cuisine |
Darkness isn't necessarily a bad thing; other than being the contrast to show light up so profoundly, it's the vehicle for many thoughts and creations on the 'Hut and everywhere.
November 24, 2008One man's lusciousness is another's gag-reflex. Or fun has a "certain point of view" aspect to it. Creativity is spawned from anything from an embarassment of riches, to the leanest of situations. And it's irresistable when some people lose their freedom; in a sense, it can set them free when they find themselves imprisoned. This kind of liberating truth can hurt a lot, at least in a galaxy far, far away! And it's true for things like food, too ... for instance, given an oyster's purported reputation for resembling a certain limited body part, is it sensual, or is it horrible? Well worth thinking about, anyway ...
| TITLE | RATING or SUBJECT | DESCRIPTION | CATEGORY |
| Brave New World — Four by Thrawn McEwok |
NC-17 | The Sithy One takes away control of the relationship that is the darling of many a fanfic writer, but Anakin and Tahiri don't seem to mind sharing each other — mind and body — with their local Sith lord. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Undercover — Part 3 by Diana |
Rated NC-17 / X | She doesn't like what Wedge is doing to her. Or rather, she didn't like it ... but what about now? | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Jade's Scion: Ch 25 — Valin by Kidan |
Rated PG | A vision from the Force is kind of like a cryptic — and unwanted —gift. What does it mean? And why does Jysella says nothing is all right any more? Do much for knowledge setting one free! | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Two Sides of the Same Coin by Kidan |
Rated PG | Love and hate are fetters in a relationship, but what will happen when the opportunity to free oneself comes? | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Salad Days by SuSu |
leaves + something juicy + a protein + savory/ sweet + fresh/ crunchy + buttery/ warm/ chewy | Why is it that so many people make terrible salads? Because they don't have rules, which is a form of freedom from choice. Rules can set you free from the fear of making a bad salad. Learn how to make a gourmet dinner salad, or at least how to order one. | Recipes: Salads Art & Stuff: DIY |
| Swan Oyster Depot by SuSu, MaceVindaloo, Diasala |
San Francisco, CA | When you have to struggle to get into a good place to eat, you know you are free to enjoy it. After all, if it's so hard to get into, it must be good, right? | Noshery Reviews: Hut Cuisine |
Freedom for it's own sake can be overrated. After all, what good is a story without an enemy, or at least the stricture of some adversity, eh? And it's Thanksgiving in the USA, so ever more a reason to be grateful for your freedoms, and your constraints!
November 9, 2008It's not everyday that serendipity bites you. Sometimes it's obvcious, hitting you like a jolt of salt, or perhaps that you can stop fighting now. Or maybe it's time to start! Sometimes the fighting is just plain dirty. Other times, the situation is simply iresistable. You know the 'Hut can take what looks like a good idea or recipe and twist it up. Or we just let ourselves stumble on new discoveries and situations, and you get the benefits!
| TITLE | RATING or SUBJECT | DESCRIPTION | CATEGORY |
| Many Happy Returns — Chapter 46 by Iella |
Rated PG | Just because Tag is dead and an uneasy peace settles down, the fighting can hardly be over, eh? | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Undercover — Part 2 by Diana |
Rated NC-17 / X | Iella Wesseri is undercover, but is not-so-slowly losing that cover to an unexpected adversary. Or at least, she thinks he's an adversary ... | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Jade's Scion: Ch 24 — Ben by Kidan |
Rated PG | It seems Ben is the only one who hasn't lost any memories so far. Wonder why? | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Japor
— Chapter 9 by Kidan |
Rated PG (death) | The fate of a Skywalker is to be the fulcrum of the force, and it ain't as sexy as it sounds. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Salt & Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies by GringaMon, SuSu, LionGertler |
Can you imagine someone not likeing chocolate at all? Yeah, but what if you love him, and you love chocolate? | oatmeal, chocolate chips, fleur de sel | Recipes: Snacks & Sweets |
| Kim's Aunt Kitchen by MaceVindaloo |
Discovery of a favorite food being cooked can show up in surprising places, in unexpected ways. Just go with the aroma! | Pushcart in New York, NY | Noshery Reviews: Hut Cuisine |
Sometimes, you don't want to give discoveries away, but other times, you have to come to WookieeHut and offer up the best you've conjured up!
October 12, 2008Ah, autumn! Those cooler, crisper days and nights, punctuated by humid hurricane-laden storms. It's all an excuse to get cozy and feel safe from the elements. Though even the tried and true can throw a curveball that sinks so deep you can't even think of hitting it ... erm, it's baseball post-season in North America, sorry ... some of us are a bit obsessed. But not so obsessed as to not keep collecting and reading and enjoying the bounty of a Wookiee Hut harvest! And that's true in any season. This week's accidental theme: we look at needs, in all their dark and dependent glories ...
| TITLE | RATING or SUBJECT | DESCRIPTION | CATEGORY |
| Die, Jacen Solo, Die! — Go with da Flow by Iella |
Rated PG | Jacen's abuse of Tahiri's gross neediness is paid back in kind ... what made him think he was so unique, anyway? | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Undercover — Part 1 by Diana |
Rated NC-17 / X | She didn't know it, and she sure as heck never showed it, but when Iella Wessiri is forced into acknowledging her neediness ... will she do it? Can she? | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Jade's Scion: Ch 23 — Jysella by Kidan |
Rated PG | Humans have a need for truth, and when we get it, we think we will be the better for it. Are we kidding?? | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Japor
— Chapter 8 by Kidan |
Rated PG (death) | Skywalkers tend not to learn to readily, even when the need for control is stated so blatantly! | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Roasted Squash Soup by SuSu |
Jobal Naberrie cannot help herself when she sees edible vegetable centerpieces, she simply needs to make soup from them! | squash, onions, peppers, chicken stock | Recipes: Soups, Hut Cuisine |
| Fauxpoleon by SuSu, MaceVindaloo |
A true version of a dish is not always the thing you want or need. The fake version is often more real. | saltine crackers, pudding mix, cream, strawberries, jam | Recipes: Desserts & Puddings, Hut Cuisine |
| Out the Door by MaceVindaloo, Diasala, Lizard, SuSu |
Almost-street food inspired by Vietnam, when the need forces you to find this place in the shadows of its more famous big sibling. | Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA | Noshery Reviews: Hut Cuisine |
| Slanted Door by MaceVindaloo, SuSu, DollarBill |
We thought we needed to go here, to a place described as the best Vietnamese food in the country. Nah. | Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA | Noshery Reviews: Hut Cuisine |
Let's face it, some of us need baseball. Some of us need the restorative dampness and crispness and coolness of autumn. And we all need the fixes the 'hut gives us! And we're still in business, so send in your tales and art and opinions!
September 21, 2008Some of us were just hanging out at our local bookstore, and to our delight, there were Star Wars novels there that we wanted to read! In fact, we'd been waiting to read them, but hadn't realized they were out. They glittered at us like jewels from the overcrowded bookshelves. And because we hadn't expected them, it feels like a sort of serendipity. Which, of course, is how we often feel at the 'hut when we get stories and recipes and and and ... We're so grateful and happy for all the tales which come tumbling in. They're all wonderful and remind us of the days before we knew everything about the Skywalker family and eked out wonderful tales from the Rogue Squadron comics. Heck, don't miss 'em, check out these glittering jewels:
| TITLE | RATING or SUBJECT | DESCRIPTION | CATEGORY |
| Die, Jacen Solo, Die! — All in the Family by Iella |
Rated PG | Children can be a blessing, but there is something about Skywalkers turning out to be not only jewels in the rough, but also the death of their mentors! | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Happy Life Day by Gillian F. Taylor |
Rated NC-17 | A lifeday celebration can have many happy surprises, especially the gift of your boyfriend's jewels! | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Many Happy Returns — Chapter 45 by Iella |
Rated PG | It's often difficult to understand the great value of what you have until you've lost it ... or nearly so. The long-awaited next chapter in this long-running choice tale! | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Shakedown Cruise by Kidan |
Rated PG | Accompanying Aunt Mara on a cruise to break in her new Farmboy-built ship is never what you expect — it's a jewel of a ship, and it performs like a Skywalker-built ship should! | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Jade's Scion: Ch 22 — Sannah by Kidan |
Rated PG | Loss often is motivation for change ... but what happens when the change in you is the result of a loss that you hadn't known was happening? | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Japor • Chapter 7 by Kidan |
Rated PG (death) | Ben seems to be an optimist, maybe because of his burgeoning love for Jysella Horn. And he doesn't want to lose this jewel to the person who'd murdered her parents and brother. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Jewel Fruit Salad by Gillian F. Taylor, SuSu |
The scruffy looking farmer isn't who he appears to be, and what is he doing with all that brightly colored fruit? | fruit, citrus juice, liqueur | Recipes: Snacks & Sweets, Hut Cuisine |
Whether a jewel in the rough or in a salad, and whether to have loved and lost, or to love and fear loss, these are themes that the GFFA plus our own thoughts and lives brew into our wonderful 'hut offerings. Sigh and enjoy!
September 7, 2008A tidbit of information for those weathering hurricane season in the American southeast: all hurricanes are born in the African Sahara. So the next time you wonder what the growth of the Sahara Desert has to do with you or anyone you know or care about ... well, now you know. The more windstorms in the Sahara, the more potential hurricanes and tropical storms. Which kind of goes to show that chaos theory really does kind of work (you remember, the butterfly flapping its wings in Beijing thing ... did that cause the olympics??)
The Hut's proof that humans enjoy this; they LIKE that small things have rippling effects, whether effecting things through distance or time, and sometimes both.
| TITLE | RATING or SUBJECT | DESCRIPTION | CATEGORY |
| Teetering by Kidan |
Rated PG | The balance of life depends on little things, like that teetering moment between life and death, or that hand offered to pull you back from the precipice. Is that hand real? Does it really matter? | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Wait by Kidan |
Rated PG | It's best to wait, even if you desperately want a kiss. It's just a little thing to wait, no? | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Vengeance or Virtue by Kidan |
Rated PG | Who is Raaba? Her full name is Raabakyysh, if that tiny bit of information helps? | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Jade's Scion: • Ch 18 — Sannah • Ch 19 — Jysella • Ch 20 — Ben • Ch 21 — Valin by Kidan |
Rated PG | Often, remembering or not remembering something is of no real consequence, and the tale can be told without exact details. Though there is the situation of what if that is the story? The little things certainly do make a juice tale-in-progress! | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Japor • Chapter 5 • Chapter 6 by Kidan |
Rated PG (death) | The little details fed to you as the Horn's home burns down ... will they be significant? | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Nero di Seppia by SuSu, Wraith6, Sakim |
Tiny bits of squid ink must be sought while evicerating the water-hungry creatures — so why does Anakin Skywalker like seppia so much? His wife wants to know, but not about the evicerations! Included: separate instructions for how to clean squid and get the ink out. | uncleaned squid, olic oil, garlic, parsley, tomato paste, white wine, salt, pepper, spaghetti • Squid: Cleaning, and Collecting Ink |
Recipes: Seafood | Pasta, Hut Cuisine |
| Japanese SW Novel Covers: OT |
Rated G | Japanese audiences experienced different cover art. It may seem like a small detail, but you can simply wonder why they chose differently from the US and European publishers. A good, nostalgic romp through "Original Trilogy" covers! | GFFA Art — Art & Stuff |
See what we mean? Those little ripples and currents — whether through the Force or something more common — it makes for good eats and good reads and good fun for us lucky imbibers. (Special thanks to Kidan for being so very prolific, yay!!)
August 15, 2008Ah, if not for mystery, would there be storytelling? Or even depictions in paint and ink, if not for our imaginations? Posting stuff on the 'Hut answer some of the mysterious questions, and opens yet others. Sometimes the characters in our heads look like the characters on the screen, other times they behave in ways they were never described. (Though we do admit to a certain deliciousness when we see "in the flesh" what had only been previously stuck in our brains, like the X-Wing icon for this posting!) Click click click on the tales, and art, and essays, and many other things and be intrigued and inspired!
| TITLE | RATING or SUBJECT | DESCRIPTION | CATEGORY |
| The Mystery of It All by Kidan |
Rated PG | Sexiness is in the eye of the beholder, as well as in the mind ... for Anakin Solo, what the eye sees is sometimes less, rather than more, and that's often richer than no mystery at all! | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Star Wars: Legacy of the Skywalkers: Redemption Chapter One by Shadow Chaser |
Rated PG | SPOILER: For those of you who didn't like the ending of "Legacy of the Force: Invincible," never fear — the world of AU will redeem us! The first chapter in Shadow Chaser's new series! | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| The Grin by Kidan |
Rated PG | You know those people who get tattoos in languages they don't read? How do you know what it really says? Though that's not necessarily a bad thing! A fun mystery that you can resolve for yourself. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| An Old Boy by Diana |
Rated PG | Mysteries in life happen because life moves in circles and cycles. What's old can become new. When you meet someone for the first time, is it really the first time? | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| A Fine Kettle of Red Herrings by Diana DeRiggs, MaceVindaloo |
Rated PG | So HP and the Half-Blood Prince will be delayed and released later ... so we get to contemplate the plates of red herrings we were served in the HP world, and how will they now be manifested in the movies?? | Essays — Stories & Things |
| Chez Lahlou by Gillian F. Taylor |
A French restaurant in Yorkshire is a very good thing (and unlike MPWhite's places, the proprietors are very very nice!). A great place for a gathering of friends and family! | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK | Noshery Reviews, Hut Cuisine |
| Buena Vista by MaceVindaloo, SuSu, LawrenceEugene |
This bar has food and a full stock, but you want to come here ona cold, blustery morning for an authentic and delicious Irish Coffee — it's where the brew was introduced in the USA. | San Francisco, CA | Noshery Reviews, Hut Cuisine |
| Bolognese is So Worth It! by SuSu, Wraith6 |
A meat stew "married" to pasta. | Beef, Mirepoix, Tomato Paste, Wine, Water, Pasta, Parmesan | Hut Cuisine: Recipes: Pasta | Sauces |
| The Home I Should Have Had by Gillian F. Taylor and Astronut |
Rated G | Life can deal a blow that end up being more poignant and significant. The death of Wedge's parents inspires a ship's colors, and that ship makes a trip across waters to a new home. | GFFA Art — Art & Stuff |
Mysteries or blatant fact, the 'hut is the place to enjoy our interpretations of our fandom. And by the way, if anyone watches the new Clone Wars movie, we want reviews!!
July 20, 2008We thought the photo of this actress we're using for this week's icon looked like what we could expect Princess Isplourrdacartha Estillo of Eiattu VI to look like when her blood was moderately fired up. Love the hair — or is it a crown? Or maybe this isn't Plourr Ilo. Or maybe it's a rancor or something ... whatever! You know you want to click on it, and click on the many fun links we have. Yeah, we're sorry that life gets in the way and we don't post as often ... but you do get more, and quality is as quality does! It's all good, even if Isplourrdacartha is hollering for you ... or maybe it's for Ninny? Be sure to check over your Rogue Squadron comics again to refresh your memory on the identity of Ninny! Or just keep reading till your gray matter catches up! And while you're reminiscing, remember to send in your tales and naughtiness in — we just love that sh**!
| TITLE | RATING or SUBJECT | DESCRIPTION | CATEGORY |
| Star Wars: Lusankya — Letters by Shadow Chaser |
Rated PG | Tycho is alive, freshly escaped from the bad ship Lusankya. And it's good to know who your friends are. NB: A standalone related or not to the story below: |
GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| X-Wing: Lusankya: Chapter 16 by Shadow Chaser |
Rated R | Somehow, he managed to make it home, but Tycho finds that home is not necessarily welcoming him with and open heart. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| The CorSex Chronicles: Luke & Wedge by Banshee |
Rated NC-17 / Slash | There are tempting uses of the Force which Master Yoda would have frowned on, maybe? From new contributor, Banshee! | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Jade's Scion: Chapter 17 — Valin by Kidan |
Rated PG | Valin not only has a lot to learn about women, but when to fight and how to deliver news. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Tacorias of the Bay Area: Mijita, Joe's Taco Lounge, Papalote by MaceVindaloo, Diasala, Lizard, SuSu |
While in a foodie town which can lay claim to the invention of MexAmerican fare, a search for fish tacos in three very different venues. | San Francisco, CA and environs | Noshery Reviews, Hut Cuisine |
| Boeing Boeing by Diana, SuSu, MaceVindaloo |
Broadway farce, based on a French comedy. | Once upon a time, airlines ran on-time according to a schedule, and it was possible for a man to be engaged to three women without worry. Ha! | Stories & Things: Reviews |
June 29, 2008Time is a funny and very different substance from what we'd like to think it is ... It's the matrix upon which we all must ride, and we have to follow its rules: one way only, and it's constant. We can only perceive that it stretches or shrinks, but that has to do with our wishful thinking and imperfect brains. It also heals wounds and makes us forget stuff, whether good or bad (unless you're Winter Reltac, of course). And no matter what loopholes you find in time, you'll find yourself discovering that time is like the laws of thermodynamics: you can't win, you can't break even, and time will always be time.
| TITLE | RATING or SUBJECT | DESCRIPTION | CATEGORY |
| Remembrances of the Past by Kidan |
Rated PG | Even if you think you beat the past, can you really go back in time, AND forward, too? | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Weak by Kidan |
Rated PG | For one man, the time had come ... and what could it cost to be weak in his presence? | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Jade's Scion: Chapter 16 — Ben by Kidan |
Rated PG | Ben is told that whether he uses the Force or not, the time has come to meet his destiny. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Japanese SW Novel Covers: EU | Cover art for Expanded Universe novels. | Time and time again, the novel covers from Japan are more illustrative than the US covers; very appropriate that " SW Celebration" is held this year in Japan, land of Amidala's couture! | Art & Stuff |
| Wagamama by SuSu, Diana, MaceVindaloo, Diasala, Iszy, Lizard, Gornpod, WalrusPengie, Papasan |
Japanese fusion | London, UK; Boston, MA There is a place for fusion cuisine, but is there a time? |
Noshery Reviews — Hut Cuisine |
| Cucumber Sandwiches by Susu |
Not-quite traditional sandwiches for a high tea or cocktail party. | Once upon a time, a proud princess-to-be would not admit that these delicious, easy-to-make finger sandwiches were her contribution to a potluck party. | Breads & Sandwiches: Recipes — Hut Cuisine |
June 15, 2008Deep in it's evil, jaded heart, the 'Hut is a raucous, dirty, confusing place to learn and grow, and we like it like that! Even if growing up means we have more responsibilities in life, returning to a first love is satisfying, if not bittersweet at times ... to get stories and reviews and other content to you more regularly, let's try listing them differently:
| TITLE | RATING or SUBJECT | DESCRIPTION or LOCATION | CATEGORY |
| On Duty by Gillian F. Taylor |
Rated R/Slash | The ultimate cost of friendship ... and love. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Legacy of the Force: Invincible by Shadow Chaser |
SPOILER alert! | Legacy of the Skywalkers, all around. | Book Reviews — Stories & Things |
| Becoming An Adult by Kidan |
Rated PG | Being grown up means too much information ... and maybe how to handle it. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| The Corsex Chronicles: Bror Jace by Diana |
Rated NC-17/Slash | Challenge featuring 500-word scenes from the notorious sex club | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Acceptance by Kidan |
Rated PG | Sacrifices must be thought through. | GFFA Fanfic — Stories & Things |
| Molé Poblano by SuSu |
Sauce | The Wraiths have a sauce all their own. | Recipes — Hut Cuisine |
| Jing Fong by Susu, MaceVindaloo, Diana |
Dim Sum | Chinatown, NYC | Noshery Reviews — Hut Cuisine |
| Golden Unicorn by Susu, MaceVindaloo, Diana, CandiGrrl, RocketScientist |
Dim Sum | Chinatown, NYC | Noshery Reviews — Hut Cuisine |
May 18, 2008Admit it, hearing the rhythmic "dun ... datuhduntun ... dun ... datuhduntun ..." reminds you of Han Solo, playing an earthling archeologist. And we're so looking forward to the upcoming, long awaited Indy4! We also enjoyed reading "Invincible," featuring the "Sword of the Jedi." But it's not all about the Solos or their earthly counterparts. We're still in love with our pilots! How much in love? To old age and death and beyond, duh! Gillian F. Taylor writes suprising — and peaceful — death for our favorite commanding pilot called, Once, He Danced. It's what we'd wish for anyone we loved, and it's a classic Rated PG. In contrast, the Hut is challenged by a WAAS-generated CorSex dare — Annallisa smacks us with her Rated NC-17 gauntlet with her opening salvo, The CorSex Chronicles: Tycho. And remember the original pilot, the guy who didn't get the original girl (Han did instead, of course!). But he did get no less of a high-maintenance girl in Mara Jade, and she comes with a high price. Why does he do it? Because, is all, says Kidan ... it's simply Where You Belong, and it's a classic Rated PG in Stories & Things, all quality "GFFA Fanfic"! But we do get back to Han Solo / Indiana Jones; they're the same guy, after all. They both might be found in a big-city cantina called Hallo Berlin, which is named for one city and located in another. It's a "Noshery Report" in Hut Cuisine, without the goosestepping, other than in your imagination, of course. And if you remember the zeppelin ride, you can imagine the "elegance of travel," and how one can get tossed out for having "No ticket!" Best to make sure you have your ticket, but is this scene New or Old? GFFA or Indy-time? It's a very classic scene, in a variety of worlds. And while you are figuring out where and when, see you at the theater this Wednesday!
April 28, 2008You know the saying: you can pick your friends, but not your family? Or, that friends are the family we can choose?. It's true, especially when you wish someone wasn't your family. Iella writes brilliant tales of the Solo boys. This one begs, Die, Jacen Solo, Die! In her world, he does, in a variety of creative and satisfying ways! This time, The Family Tree is not about a murder, not really. You'll enjoy it, just like you'll enjoy Kidan's alternative universe tales along the same topic lines. This one is like a romantic dance, and has the requisite romantic title: A Final Kiss might make you wonder about the decisions we make out of love. Even if you don't really know why you do things, it's then a requirement to follow your gut. Even outside the good ship Jade's Scion, the Force affects Kidan's young Jedi: Sannah and Jysella both find the Force talking to them in ways familiar and confusing. Featured in "GFFA Fanfic," within Stories & Things, they're the latest Rated PG additions to our library of good reading. Of course, you know that at the 'Hut, we also enjoy good reading, and Hut Cuisine showcases "Recipes" paired with stories, as well as "Noshery Reviews" for those of us who prefer to go out now and again. That doesn't mean we're always flush with cash, of course. A great Italian-style sandwich — either hot or cold — can be had at the inaccurately named Park Italian Gourmet. The shop is just about a hole-in-the-wall, so take your lunch in nice weather to the pocket or city parks for a picnic. Of course, you can also get quality fare in venues without a brick-and-mortar location. Don't let silly names like Kwik Meal & Kwik Gourmet or Mister Softee deter you from trying them out. In fact, with the weather getting nicer up around here, the lines around the street carts can get longer. And sometimes, the weather changes suddenly, a hallmark of spring-time. Get something warming in you then, or at least make it for others you care for. Booster can enjoy the effects of Corellirish Coffee, even if he can no longer imbibe. This version is actually based on a recipe served at a pub in San Francisco — we'll be sure to write more travelogues. What better way to remember trips with friends who are family? Stay tuned!
April 13, 2008We're really really late for Valentine's Day! And Easter ... and ... But really, the Hut is full of love and hope stories — which we hope have inspired your love lives — as well as the "other end" of love. Relationships with others always leave a mark. We're not talking when love simply fades; in a sense, it never goes away, but it warps and mutates. Perhaps that was the point with the Force: when you have love, you also have hate. Kidan delves into the depth of hate following love in The Gallows which also investigates some masked aspects of the Force, too. In Jade's Scion, Valin discovers that manipulating the Force doesn't always end up as you'd expect. Then again, the Horns have hardly proven to be smooth operators when it comes to matters of love or hate. In contrast, some people just have to be accepting of themselves, and their heart's desires will come to them. Perhaps this couple is unexpected, but they'd been alluded to in their canon depictions, but maybe a Rated R with spice is more "real" for some of us? Diana may know a thing or two about how love is manifested only if you Set Her Free, based on the Harry Poetter universe — a way to keep the story throbbing and alive! Iella's ongoing Many Happy Returns is still fresh, almost visceral! And viscera ia always important in wondrous tales of classic-style skirmishes and lightsabre battles!!! So we know you'll love Iella's next two chapters: Chapter 43 and Chapter 44. You'll still be on the edge of your seat, maybe even lightly cursing that the 'Hut has not posted these sooner! Yeah well ... nothing to say about that except we'd suffered many crises in resources — time, talent, treasure. We've had our embarassment of riches in the past, and are still blessed with angry and disappointed fans who wonder WTF ...? We're sorry. Thus all the yummy stories, and we hope to continue to post and inspire. Other inspirations include excellent food and challenging food — sometimes they can be the same things. Chris Cosentino's Incanto is a bit of an enigma. It's old-fashioned use-of-all-parts-of-the-animal-and-plant style of fare. But given that this is America, it's scary to encounter a pile o' chopped heart and veggies! Yes, adventure is more than just imagination, and romance is more than a steak. And if you think the 'Hut looks different ... we are trying a few new things to make posting less of an endurance thing (as it can sometimes be, as pleasurable as the efforts are at other times). Thank you for hanging with us, and please continue to contact us — it keeps us going on and happy to do what we do! (Serious!)
February 10, 2008
Let's face it, when we didn't know who Vader really was — really knew him — we did like his evil self better. There's something about those zany Sith. They'd be so cool if it wasn't for who they were! Especially if they are Skywalker Sith, eh? Iella's great series, Die, Jacen Solo, Die!, summarizes our not-so-secret wishes. The second in her series, Size Matters Not is kind of the ultimate humiliation for Jacen ... though get your minds out of the gutter! It's not like that, this is Rated PG! We're sure that Kidan's tale of The Idiot has the sentiment we'd likely feel, though it's different from what you'd think. Or perhaps you'd rather investigate The Upside to Anger, since we're all used to Jacen being ... is disappointing the right word? These "GFFA Fanfic" in Stories & Things are Rated PG but you all know by now, that doesn't mean they aren't intense and good ... like your favorite sandwich that you can't eat anymore because they remind you of too much you've lost. Ben Skywalker's Mama's Open-faced Creamy Comforting Sandwich is the focus he needs to get through his mother's murder. Comfort food, listed in Hut Cuisine, is often really good therapy for anger and/or sorrow. Of course, we all know who that murderer is, and wouldn't you like to put the guy in a painful half-nelson?? To our surprise, R2D2 has feelings like that about someone we'd think of as his friend. It turns out that being told to Let the Wookiee Win has rankled at him for years. But we know the R2 is a better sentient than any Skywalker — he didn't go Sith. And you know what they say: Once you go Sith, you're sour as pith. Um ... whatever that means ...January 22, 2008
There are times when you feel that life would be better if only the person nagging at you would die ... but killing a man (or woman) is not a simple thing. So you have to learn to live with that annoyance. Die, Jacen Solo, Die! is likely what one might shriek, because a good Sith shouldn't be that easy to expire. But the truth is, they do tend to be disappointingly easy to knock off, given the right time, place, and antagonist. Iella's first story from her series asks, What's In A Name? and it's kind of satisfying in the same way that a bug crunches underfoot when you step on it ...! In a Rated PG sort of way of course! Or maybe we have that wrong ... maybe it's more like sexual release? Ask Tahiri, who finds herself imprisoned in a Brave New World, which has been erotic up to now, but now Part 3 is solidly swimming desperately in Rated NC-17 — it's hot, it's kinky, and it's way good reading! It helps to "come as you are" sometimes, eh? And not to fight the Force either, like the man who could be known as Jade's Scion. It may remind you of Cade, but it's Kidan's Ben (Chapter 12). Because he's a Skywalker, bet he'll resist his destiny! Enjoy all of these "GFFA Fanfic" listed in Stories & Things. Though we should be grateful that his mother did not resist hers, and let her desire to take care of her favorite FarmBoy, though her way, of course. Twisted-up Meat, Potatoes, and Two Veg is more her style, and it's an effective cure-all for her favorite straight-arrow! It's a "Set Piece" (or collection of recipes) in Hut Cuisine. A bit more demanding but equally healthy and hale is peasanty foods found all around the Mediterannean Sea, samples of which can be found cheaply and well at Bread & Olive — read the "Noshery Review." This and others are also in Hut Cuisine, and you won't have to kill anyone to get a good meal!January 6, 2008
With the release of Fury some of us find Jacen more intriguing, though not more likeable. Iella used the semi-poetic "drabble" form to crystallize the repulsive (yet sexy?) essence of Caedus. She refers to it as abuse, which is intriguing ... read Drabbles: Jacen, Tahiri and ponder the wrinkles in the suddenly-more-interesting storyline. Thrawn McEwok's Brave New World is a tale of abuse as well, for the same pair. Though it's almost erotically sensual and rather consentual, even if another person is involved, too. Remember that this tale runs from ratings of R to NC-17, with this one still in the Rated R region, skirting and skidding on the ratings slope, which means Part 2 is juicy and strong ... and inspired Diana to quickly scribble on a napkin an early scene. What do you see? Should you see it at all? The drawing is Rated R+, so check your ID before seeing if It's Only A Nightmare, which is classified as "GFFA Art" and is stored in Art & Stuff, while Iella and Thrawn McEwok's tales are "GFFA Fanfic" in Stories & Things. Kidan's Jade's Scion is also likewise "GFFA Fanfic" and some questions which came up in past chapters are being addressed, particularly the issue of Jysella (Chapter 11). It's Rated PG, and you might like the screaming! Wedge Antilles does occasionally feel like screaming, but has to keep it inside. Count on his best friend and his daughters to know how to make him feel better, and to get a great dessert out of it featuring Rogue Squadron colors! Gillian F. Taylor delivers a recipe for Jaffa Cake Tart, complete with a therapeutic shortcut (though it has nothing to do with pelting the BB-like candy at anyone, more's the pity!). And sometimes, you just want to have a great meal, whatever the reason — whether you're celebrating the New Year, or simply surviving the arduous previous year. You don't want to beat anything up, you just want the food and service and drinks to be perfect. There are places like that, sometimes hidden, but still too busy! We're talking about Blue Ribbon Sushi & Grill a fusion concept that really really works, really! These "Recipes" and "Noshery Reviews" are a fun mainstay of the 'Hut, and if you love (or hate) anything, you tell us — like Iella did about her questionable fondness for Jacen Solo!For more LATESTs from this year, visit 2008 Latest, where any update announcements older than about two months old are archived. For more updates from past years: