Laughing
Seed
Café
Vegetarian with an International Flair
Voted #1 Vegetarian Restaurant in Asheville
Welcome to The Laughing Seed Cafe, Asheville's original downtown vegetarian restaurant. We've provided the finest organic, local, and farm-to-table vegetarian cuisine with an international flair for twenty years and counting.
Located on historic Wall Street in Downtown Asheville
Hours
Monday
11:30am - 9pm
Tuesday
Closed on Tuesdays
Wednesday
11:30am - 9pm
Thursday
11:30am - 9pm
Friday & Saturday
11:30am - 10pm
Sunday
10am - 9pm
*Sunday Brunch served until 3pm as available.
Reservations
We are now taking table reservations every day! Simply call the restaurant at 828-252-3445 to reserve your table, or set up your reservation through Open Table below. We'll see you soon!
Our Menu
MAIN MENU
small plates
JALAPEÑO ONION FRIES (V, GFI) $5 / $7.50
Hand-cut organic russet potatoes fried with jalapeños and onions. Served with organic ketchup.For our insanely good vegan chipotle ranch dressing add .75
BRUSSEL SPROUTS (V, GFI) $7
Caramelized brussel sprouts tossed in vegan maple brown butter sauce with smoked pecans and shitake bacon.
GYOZA (V) $8
House made pan fried dumplings stuffed with ground seitan, ginger, garlic, napa cabbage, onion, shitake, and scallions. Served with our sweet and spicy dipping sauce.
PAKORAS (V, GFI) $8 / $11
Two or four of our popular Indian style fritters made with chickpea batter and seasonal vegetables. Served with our delicious Punjabi sauce and vegan raita for dipping.
MUSHROOM SHAWARMA (V, GFI option) $10
A bed of classic garlic hummus topped with a mound of mixed greens, grape tomatoes, red onion, seasoned local oyster mushroom shawarma, and a vegan cucumber raita. Served with house made pita points.
FRENCH ONION SOUP $9
Caramelized onions in a rich, buttery mushroom broth topped with house made focaccia croutons and melted Swiss cheese.
LOCAL CHEESE AND FAUXCUTERIE PLATE (GFI option) market value
Please ask your server for today’s selections of predominantly local cheeses and vegetable fauxcuterie. Served with chutney, seasonal fruit, nuts, house-baked crackers, and our freshly baked sourdough toast.
salads
Dressings (V, GFI): Champagne Dijon Vinaigrette – Chipotle Ranch – Sesame Ginger – Raw Lemon Tahini – Sherry Vinaigrette
Additions: Avocado $3 - Hummus $3 – Grilled Tofu (1 pc) $2 – Grilled Tempeh $3 – Kraut $2 - Kimchee $2 – Chevre $2 – Crispy Chickpeas $2
LAUGHING SEED SALAD (V, GFI) $14
Organic salad greens, romaine lettuce, grated carrot, purple cabbage, cherry tomatoes, red bell peppers, cucumber, red onion, blanched broccoli, mung bean and clover sprouts, topped with sunflower and pumpkin seeds.
LOTUS GRAIN BOWL (V, GFI) $16
Organic salad greens, romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, purple cabbage, grape tomatoes, and cucumbers topped with a mound of brown rice, purple kraut, blanched broccoli, daikon radish, grilled marinated tofu, and avocado. Sprinkled with pumpkin and sunflower seeds.
FIRESIDE SALAD (V option, GFI) $15
Local kale tossed with sherry vinaigrette and topped with smoked onions, cranberry pickled apples, chevre, smoked pecans, and shiitake mushroom “bacon.”
MEDITERRANEAN (V option, GFI option) $14
Organic salad greens, romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and red bell pepper tossed in Champagne Dijon vinaigrette and topped with feta cheese, house-cured olives, and pepperoncini. Served with freshly baked whole wheat pita.
DRAGON BOWL (V, GFI, Raw) $16
Layers of arugula, cauliflower “rice,” seasonal raw veggies, house made purple kraut and kimchee, avocado, and cashew-beet pâté, topped with pumpkin and sunflower seeds. Served with raw lemon tahini dressing.
TOSTADA ENSALADA (V option, GFI) $16
Crispy corn tortillas layered with organic salad greens, black beans, brown rice, and our house made “chorizo”-style grilled tofu. Topped with cheddar/jack cheese, salsa, guacamole, grape tomatoes, red onion, corn, and house pickled jalapeños. Served with chipotle ranch.
sandwiches
Served with house made pickle and your choice of hand-cut sweet potato chips, slaw, or our side of the day.
Sub a small salad or jalapeño-onion fries for $2. Our buns are freshly baked in house, or locally made gluten free bread and buns from Eat More Bakery can be substituted for $1.
Additions: Bread & Butter Pickles $1 – House made vegan pimento cheese available for $2 – Avocado $3
THE SEED BURGER (V, GFI option) $13
A black bean, beet, carrot, tofu, and onion burger, seasoned with roasted garlic and chipotle barbecue sauce. Served on a vegan bun with shiitake bacon aioli, lettuce, tomato, and red onion. Add: Swiss, Cheddar/Jack, Goat Cheese or Feta $1 – Chevre, Bleu Cheese, or House Made Vegan Pimento Cheese $2 Smoked Onions $1
REUBEN (V option, GFI option) $14
Grilled and marinated “pastrami” style dry rubbed tempeh, Swiss cheese, grilled onions, house made purple kraut, and Thousand Island dressing on Annie’s grilled marble rye.
BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER TACOS (V, GFI) $13
Grilled corn tortillas filled with crispy fried cauliflower florets tossed in Buffalo sauce and topped with shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, and our vegan chipotle ranch dressing. Served with your choice of side. Add: Bleu Cheese Crumbles $2
GRILLED CHEESE (V) $14
Local sour dough bread with curry roasted sweet potato, caramelized onions, pistachio goat cheese, spinach, and a tamarind cherry chutney.
entrées
CAULIFLOWER CRUST PIZZA (GFI) $16
A thin cauliflower and parmesan pizza crust with the chef’s choice of toppings. Served with a small salad.
HARMONY BOWL (V, GFI) small $13/ large $16
Layers of organic brown rice, black beans, marinated and grilled organic tofu or tempeh, steamed seasonal veggies, and our addictive sesame ginger sauce. Add: Avocado $3 - Kimchee $2 - Purple Kraut $2
CRAB CAKES AND GRITS (GFI) $17
Creamy cheddar bay grits with a sautéed succotash of lima beans, corn, onions, and peppers, served with two jackfruit crab cakes, crispy okra, and roasted red pepper sauce.
SPINACH PESTO MANICOTTI (V, GFI, Raw) $16
Zucchini “noodles” stuffed with cashew ricotta and sunflower seed-spinach pesto. Served over sundried tomato marinara with house cured olives and a drizzle of lemon basil olive oil.
THAI GREEN CURRY (V, GFI) $17
Sautéed seasonal vegetables with local mushrooms in a spicy coconut milk based green curry sauce. Served over coconut basmati rice with crispy fried tofu and a lentil papadam.
ENCHILADAS (V, GFI) $15
Soft corn tortillas stuffed with house tofu “chorizo”, sautéed peppers and onions smothered with our house enchilada sauce and a vegan cashew chipotle queso. Served with a side salad.
FARMER’S PIE (V, GFI) $17
Our version of a classic shepherd’s pie. A rich mushroom ragout layered with creamed peas and carrots, topped with a delicious parsnip-potato mash and crispy fried parsnips. Served with a salad.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO (V option, GFI) $17
Creamy butternut squash risotto with crispy kale, smoked pecans, and drizzled with fresh sage oil.
CAST IRON MAC AND CHEESE (V) $16
Cavatappi noodles and sautéed broccoli tossed in our vegan truffle cheese sauce, topped with toasted bread crumbs, and served with a side salad.
desserts
Ask your server about our delicious selection of creative desserts baked in house by our pastry chef.
A FEW OF OUR LOCAL PURVEYORS:
Annie’s Bakery, Buchi Kombucha, Smiling Hara Tempeh, Eat More Bakery, Blue Ridge Mountain Creamery, Asheville Brewer’s Alliance, Midnight Mushrooms, Mountain Foods, Myco-Gardens, Toska’s Truffles, Sleight Family Farm, Clingman Ave Farmers Market
fresh live juices - $6
Sunrise – Beet, Apple, Strawberry, Carrot
Bright Eyes – Carrot, Apple, Ginger
Greener Warrior – Kale, Celery, Parsley, Cucumber, Apple
Carrot Combo – Add any combo of the following: Parsley, Beet, Ginger, Celery, Cucumber, Apple, Kale
smoothies - $5.5
Nuts and Berries – Strawberry, Banana, Peanut Butter, Almond Milk
Mountain Medley – Blueberry, Strawberry, Mint, Apple
Mango Lassi – Mango, Coconut Milk, Yogurt, Apple, Rosewater, Cardamom, Clove
soda – iced tea – juice - $3
San Pellegrino - Oskar Blue’s Root Beer - Blenheim Ginger Beer *extra spicy* - Blue Sky Natural Cola or Lemon/Lime
Pineapple Juice - Orange Juice - Cranberry Juice - Apple Juice - Pomegranate Juice - Grapefruit Juice
Black Iced Tea - Grandma’s Garden Herbal Iced Tea (rose hips, hibiscus, berry)
hot tea - $2.50
Chamomile - Ginger - Peppermint - White - Green - Darjeeling - Jasmine - Earl Grey - Yerba Mate
mocktails - $6
Strawberry-Basil Lemonade - Raspberry-Jalapeño Lemonade - Blackberry-Ginger-Mint Lemonade - Citrus-Ginger Limeade
Vanilla-Almond Dream - Oasis (Pineapple, Vanilla, Almond, Lime) - Piña Colada - Grapefruit-Ginger Mojito - Cucumber Margarita
Orange Creamsicle - Zen Garden (Celery, Rosemary, Lemon, Green Tea)
enhancements - $3
Transform any beverage into a healing tonic by adding a locally sourced herbal glycerite tincture, or booze it up with a shot of well liquor for the same price!
Calming/Aphrodisiac – Kava Kava, Damiana
Mood/Hormonal Balance – Dandelion, Burdock, Yellow Dock
Digestion/Stress/Hangover Relief – Kudzu, Milk Thistle, Slippery Elm
Immunity Boost – Echinacea, Elderberry, Lemon Balm, Queen of the Meadow
Energy/Focus – Panax Ginseng, Gingko Biloba, Schizandra Berry, Spikenard Root
buchi kombucha - $5.5
Fire (On tap) – Cayenne and Ginger
Water – Watermelon, Coconut water, Blueberry
Unlimited – Apple and Lime
specialty cocktails
East of Eden - $10 - Organic Vodka, Apple, Domaine du Canton Ginger Liqueur, Lime
Daiquiri Clásico - $10 - Plantation 3 Stars Silver Rum, Agave, Lime
Fireflower Margarita - $11 - Rosangel Hibiscus Reposado, Cointreau, Lime, Buchi Fire float
Revolver - $11 - Espalon Reposado Tequila, Drambuie, Lillet Blanc, Lemon, Smoked Paprika, Chili
Jessica Rabbit - $10 - Covington Sweet Potato Vodka, Sweet Vermouth, Citrus Ginger Agave, Fresh Carrot, Lime
Ampersand - $11 - Cardinal Barrel-Aged Gin, Fresh Red Bell Pepper, Cracked Black Pepper Syrup, Lime
Interstellar Aviation - $10 - Uncle Val’s Botanical Gin, Crème de Violette, Iced Earl Grey, Lemon
Serendipity - $11 - Pineapple, Elderflower Liqueur, Silver Sake, Basil
Calliope - $12 - Turning Point Rye, Brandy, Elderflower, Mint, Lemon, Absinthe Rinse
classic cocktails - $9
French 75 - Manhattan - Pimm’s Cup - Margarita - Negroni - Dark & Stormy - Gimlet - Cosmopolitan
Mojito - Hot Toddy - Moscow Mule - Kir Royale
on tap
Olde Hickory Piedmont Pilsner - 4.5% - $6
Mother Earth IPA - 6.9% - $6
Green Man Porter - 6% - $6
Ginger’s Revenge Seasonal - 4.5% - $6
HiWire Gose - 5.6% - $6
bottles/cans
Zebulon Artisan Ales (selection varies) .750 ml
Burial Beer – (selection varies)
Birdsong Jalapeño Pale Ale - 5.5% - $6
Anderson Valley Rose Gose - 4.2% - $5
New Belgium Citradelic IPA - 6% - $5
Highland Gaelic Ale - 5.6% - $5
Hi-Wire Bed of Nails Brown – 6.1% - $5
Green Man ESB - 5.5% - $5
Founders Porter - 6.5% - $5
Samuel Smith Organic Lager - 5% - $6
Samuel Smith Organic Perry Cider - 5% - $5
Duck Rabbit Milk Stout - 5.7% - $5
Uinta Hop Nosh IPA - 7.3% - $5
Chimay Blue Label - 9% - $9
Erdinger Non-Alcoholic - 0.5% - $5
Glutenberg Pale Ale (GF) - 5.5% - $6
Bells Oarsman Wheat Ale - 4% - $5
red wine
Malbec – Cuma – Argentina ’17 - $9/32
Cabernet Sauvignon – Ringbolt – Aus ’16 - $10/36
Pinot Noir – Errazuriz – Chile ’15 - $9/32
Rioja – Rio Madre – Spain ‘16 - $8/28
Zinfandel – Marietta – Geyserville, CA Lot 67 - $9/32
Beaujolais – Dom. du Prubende - France – ’17 - $10/36
bottles (red)
Pacific Redwood Natural Red – Mendocino, CA - $20
Cabernet Sauvignon – Earthworks – Barossa Valley, Australia ’13 - $30
Tempranillo – Mischief – Addison Farms, NC ’13 - $32
half bottles (red)
Rioja – El Coto – Spain ’14 - $16
Pinot Noir – King Estate – Eugene, OR ’16 - $24
mead
Ginger-Apricot - FoxHill Meadery – Marshall, NC - $9/32
Blackberry – FoxHill Meadery – Marshall, NC - $9/32
Prosperity – Alchemy Herbal Wines – Leicester, NC - $30
white wine
Pinot Grigio – Lagaria – Venezie, Italy ’16 - $8/28
Chardonnay – Errazuriz – Chile ’16 - $10/36
Gentil – Hugel – Alsace, France - ’16 - $9/34
Sauvignon Blanc – Mayu – Chile – ’17 - $9/34
Cava Brut – Proa – Penedés, Spain - $7/24
Riesling – Pewsey – Eden Valley, Aus -‘16 - $9/32
bottles (white)
Chardonnay – Monticello – Napa Valley, CA ’14 - $36
Viognier – Yalumba – South Australia ’16 - $30
Frey Natural White – Mendocino, CA - $20
half bottles (white)
Pinot Gris – King Estate – Oregon ’16 - $18
Chardonnay – Steele – Carneros, CA ’15 - $22
Sauvignon Blanc – Honig – Napa, CA ’17 - $20
sake
Momokawa Pearl Nigori or Silver - $9/32
Momokawa Organic Junmai Ginjo .375ml - $16
Snow Maiden – Junmai Ginjo Nigori .300ml - $16
SUNDAY BRUNCH *Served 11:00am-3:00pm while brunch lasts
appetizers
Cinnamon Buns (V) $6
Whole wheat sweet buns rolled with cinnamon filling and touch of orange zest, served over salted caramel and topped with vanilla-orange glaze.
CARROT “LOX” BAGEL (V) $11
House cured carrot “lox” served on a homemade everything bagel with vegan shallot, dill cream cheese topped with capers and fresh dill. Add: Smoky Potatoes $2 - Avocado $2
SOUP OF THE DAY - cup $5 / bowl $6
salads
Dressings (V, GFI): Champagne Dijon Vinaigrette - Green Goddess - Chipotle Ranch - Sesame Ginger - Raw Lemon Tahini
Additions: Avocado $3 - Hummus $3 - Grilled Tofu (1 pc) $2 - Grilled Tempeh $3 - Kraut $2 - Kimchee $2 - Chevre $2 - Crispy Chick Peas $2
LAUGHING SEED SALAD (V, GFI) $14
Organic spring mix, romaine lettuce, grated carrot, red cabbage, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red bell peppers, red onions, blanched broccoli, mung bean and clover sprouts.Topped with sunflower and pumpkin seeds. Choice of dressing served on side.
LOTUS GRAIN BOWL (V, GFI) $16
Organic salad greens, romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, purple cabbage, grape tomatoes, and cucumbers topped with a mound of brown rice, purple kraut, blanched broccoli, daikon radish, grilled marinated tofu, and avocado. Sprinkled with pumpkin and sunflower seeds.
MEDITERRANEAN (V option, GFI option) $14
Organic salad greens, romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and red bell pepper tossed in Champagne Dijon vinaigrette and topped with feta cheese, house-cured olives, and pepperoncini. Served with freshly baked whole wheat pita.
omelets
MEDITERRANEAN OMELET (GFI option) $14
Sautéed sundried tomatoes, olives, onion, and garlic with feta cheese and fresh basil. Served with biscuit and potatoes.
SOUTHWEST OMELET (GFI option) $14
Sautéed onion, poblano, corn, and shiitake “bacon” with cheddar jack cheese. Served with biscuit and potatoes.
entrées
“CHICKEN” BISCUIT (V) $12
Fluffy house made biscuit with crispy fried seitan and smoked honey butter. Served with brunch potatoes.
BREAKFAST CHIMICHANGA (V) $13
Tortilla stuffed with potato, peppers, smoked onions, and tofu scramble, fried golden and topped with our house cashew chipotle queso. Served with kale pickled onion salad.
BREAKFAST BOWL (V option, GFI) $13
Yukon Gold potatoes, sweet potatoes, blanched kale, smoked onions, carrot “bacon”, and two eggs your way or scrambled tofu. Add: Chevre $2 - Avocado $3
BREAKFAST NACHOS (V, GFI) $13
House cut corn chips topped with chipotle cashew queso, chili, pickled jalapeno, tofu scramble and shredded lettuce.
BANANAS FOSTER FRENCH TOAST $14
House made bread dipped in our classic french toast batter, pan fried and topped with flambéed bananas foster and toasted pecans.
LAUGHING SEED CHIPOTLE CHILI $14
Served in a cast iron skillet topped with cheddar jack cheese, scallions, house cultured créme fraiche, two sunny up eggs and served with jalapeño cornbread waffles.
BLUE PLATE (V option) $14
Choice of scrambled eggs or organic scrambled tofu with vegan biscuits and gravy, smoky potatoes, seitan “sausage” and a kale pickled onion salad.
HUEVOS RANCHEROS (V option, GFI) $14
Fried corn tortillas layered with house “chorizo” tofu, organic black beans, brown rice, grilled peppers and onions, with your choice of scrambled tofu or eggs your way. Topped with chipotle-ranchero sauce, pico de gallo and fresh cilantro.
“CRAB” CAKE BENEDICT $16
English muffin topped with jackfruit “crab” cakes and local sunny-side up eggs*, smothered with Old Bay hollandaise and served with smoky potatoes.
SPINACH PESTO MANICOTTI (V, GFI, Raw) $16
Zucchini “noodles” stuffed with cashew “ricotta” and sunflower seed-spinach pesto. Served over sundried tomato marinara with house-marinated olives and lemon-basil oil.
DRAGON BOWL (V, GFI, Raw) $16
A bed of fresh organic salad greens topped with cauliflower rice, fresh seasonal veggies, avocado, house-made kraut, kimchee, and our cashew-beet paté.
PLEASE, NO SUBSTITUTIONS OR SPECIAL ORDERS ON BRUNCH MENU
(V) = items that contain no animal products (GFI) = Gluten-free ingredients
*All water at Laughing Seed Café is triple-filtered.
*Please notify your server of any food allergies and we will do our best to accommodate them.
*Consuming raw or undercooked eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
SUNDAY BISTRO MENU *Served Sunday afternoon 3:00pm - 5:00 pm
starters
JALAPEÑO ONION FRIES (V, GFI) $6 / $7.50
Hand-cut organic russet potatoes fried with jalapeños and onions. Served with organic ketchup. For our insanely good vegan chipotle ranch dressing add .75
FRENCH ONION SOUP $9
Caramelized onions in a rich, buttery mushroom broth topped with house made focaccia croutons and melted Swiss cheese.
PAKORAS (V, GFI) $8 or $11
Two or four of our popular Indian style fritters made with chickpea batter and seasonal vegetables. Served with our delicious Punjabi sauce and vegan raita for dipping.
LOCAL CHEESE AND FAUXCUTERIE PLATE (V option, GFI option) market value
Please ask your server for today’s selections of predominantly local cheeses and vegetable fauxcuterie. Served with chutney, seasonal fruit, nuts, house-baked crackers, and our freshly baked crostini.
SOUP OF THE DAY - cup $5/bowl $6
sandwiches
Served with house made pickle and your choice of hand-cut sweet potato chips, slaw, or our side of the day. Sub a small salad or jalapeño-onion fries for $2. Our buns are freshly baked in house. Locally made gluten free bread and buns from Eat More Bakery can be substituted for $1. House made vegan pimento cheese available for $2 – Avocado $3 – Tempeh Bacon $3
THE SEED BURGER (V, GFI option) $13
A black bean, beet, carrot, tofu, and onion burger, seasoned with roasted garlic and chipotle barbecue sauce. Served on a vegan bun with garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato, and red onion. Add: Swiss, Cheddar/Jack, or Feta $1 – Chevre, Bleu Cheese, or House Made Vegan Pimento Cheese $2 - Smoked Onions $1
REUBEN (V option, GFI option) $14
A classic Seed Burger patty with garlic aioli, tomato, grilled Romaine bleu cheese slaw, and caramelized onions.
REUBEN (V option, GFI option) $14
Grilled and marinated “pastrami” style dry rubbed tempeh, Swiss cheese, grilled onions, house-made purple kraut, and Thousand island dressing on Annie’s grilled marble rye.
salads
Dressings (V, GFI): Champagne-Dijon Vinaigrette - Chipotle Ranch - Sherry Vinaigrette - Sesame-Ginger - Caesar - Asian Fusion (Chili-Peanut) - Raw Lemon Tahini
LAUGHING SEED SALAD (V, GFI) $14
Organic salad greens, romaine lettuce, grated carrot, purple cabbage, grape tomatoes, red bell peppers, cucumber, red onion, blanched broccoli, mung bean and clover sprouts, topped with sunflower and pumpkin seeds.
LOTUS GRAIN BOWL (V, GFI) $16
Organic salad greens, romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, purple cabbage, grape tomatoes, and cucumbers topped with a mound of brown rice, purple kraut, blanched broccoli, daikon radish, grilled marinated tofu, and avocado. Sprinkled with pumpkin and sunflower seeds.
MEDITERRANEAN (V option, GFI option) $14
Organic salad greens, romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and red bell pepper tossed in Champagne Dijon vinaigrette and topped with feta cheese, house-cured olives, and pepperoncini. Served with freshly baked whole wheat pita.
FIRESIDE SALAD (V option, GFI) $15
Local kale tossed with sherry vinaigrette and topped with shaved onions, cranberry pickled apples, chevre, smoked pecans, and shiitake mushroom “bacon.”
entrées
HARMONY BOWL (V, GFI) small $13/ large $16
Layers of organic brown rice, black beans, marinated and grilled organic tofu or tempeh, steamed seasonal veggies, and our addictive sesame ginger sauce. Add: Avocado $3 - Kimchee $2 - Purple Kraut $2
SPINACH PESTO MANICOTTI (V, GFI, Raw) $16
Zucchini “noodles” stuffed with cashew ricotta and sunflower seed-spinach pesto. Served over sundried tomato marinara with house cured olives and a drizzle of lemon basil olive oil
CRAB CAKES AND GRITS $17
MoléLocal kale tossed with sherry vinaigrette and topped with shaved onions, cranberry pickled apples,chevre, smoked pecans, and shiitake mushroom “bacon.”
(V) = items that contain no animal products
(GFI) = Gluten-free ingredients
*All water at Laughing Seed Café is triple-filtered.
*Please notify your server of any food allergies and we will do our best to accommodate them.
The Legend of the Laughing Seed
On the Indonesian island of Bouton there is the legend of the Laughing Seed. This plant was sacred to the people of the Spice Islands for centuries. When the seeds of this plant were consumed, the people were intoxicated with laughter and able to communicate with the gods. It is said that this wondrous food satisfied the appetite and created a sense of fullness and well-being which lasted for many days… read more
