to everyone

[aquaveiled]

[ The following appears in a neat, practiced script that some may recognize as Himeka's handwriting. To the more magically inclined, it may faintly sparkle in places. ]

One of the things I've felt most fortunate about my time here is that I get the opportunity to meet so many people from so many different places. And I know I'm not alone in that!

Some of us has been here for a few summers while others only a moon or so, and it's not always easy when we have malms and mountains between us. But one of the best ways to understand where someone comes from is through what they like to eat. Right?

So, Alucard and I have a proposal! This could be the opportunity to create the first universe-wide cookbook. So if you have something to contribute from your world, whether it's your favorite dish, an old family recipe, or just something that you think is a staple to show off your culture's palette, let us know!

Here's an example:

Kaki Zōsui
World: Etheirys
Region: Ruby Sea
Town: Sui-no-Sato (adapted)

• 15 oysters
• 2 bowls of steamed rice
• 3.5 oz enoki mushrooms (halved)
• 2 green onions (chopped)
• 2 dodo eggs (optional)
• 1 sheet of nori (seaweed, thinly chopped)
• 4 cups dashi soup
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• dash salt

Wash the steamed rice and strain to remove the stickiness. Put dashi and soy sauce in a saucepan and bring to boil. Add enoki mushrooms.

When the dashi mixture boils, add rice and oysters, then cook for 5 minutes on low. (If you are using eggs, now is the time to beat them in a separate bowl.)

Add a dash of salt, (and beaten eggs), then green onion. Turn off the heat, cover, and let the soup stand for 3-4 minutes

Serve in a bowl with sprinkled nori!

And if you've got no clue about the specifics of your recipe, maybe just let us know what it's supposed to taste or look like? I'm sure Alucard and I can figure something out. Have you tried his hand pies? They will change your life!


[ She includes yet another example of her questionable artistic skills, in shark contrast to her penmanship. "We're Professionals" is written around the drawing in a circle. ]




[ OOC; So the purpose behind this IS to actually create a little cookbook for Abraxas! Like, both IC and OOC. I'd like to put together something graphically or on a separate page or in a journal just for funsies. Let us know if you have any questions! ]

Comments

[aquaveiled]

Oh a flatbread! Yes, I definitely have to try this myself. I'm a big fan of soups and especially anything can you can add to your soup.

That's a fantastic idea! They Luna have a relatively similar culture to Solvunn and that sort of thing would definitely be acceptable here. In fact, we used to take over one of the most popular taverns every time we would get new Summoned in.

[godshattering]

Even better if there's probably a precedent for it already! We'll have to invite them too since I've not forgotten the impressive spread they put out for us when visiting Luna that first time back when, so all the better to bring everyone together for this.

[ Easy to say when he won't be the one cooking, but! ]

We had some feasts to remember when I was a kid, so I'm all for anything that brings that sort of party atmosphere for everyone to enjoy. If you need help setting it up when the time comes, don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help in between the taste testing.

[aquaveiled]

Yes! There are few things that bring people together than food. I'm sure that they would welcome us sharing in their traditions.

I will always welcome the help. It's a group effort, isn't it? And every bit counts.

I do think I recognize your name. You're a friend of Hilda's, right?

[godshattering]

That I am! I've known Hilda since our days at the Officers Academy back in Fodlan, so we've been together for quite a while. You've met then, too, I take it?

Speaking of, if she's not yet involved with the party aspect of this I'm certain she'd love to be. Hilda's got a flair for putting things together.

[aquaveiled]

I didn't realize you were from that far back. Yes! Hilda's wonderful so I only assumed the rest of her friends were too.

It sounds like she already has a few ideas. I'm more than happy to leave that up to someone with a better sense than me. I just make the food.

[godshattering]

Some days neither can I since the academy doesn't feel all that long ago, and yet. Sylvain also attended there back in the day if you've met him around here and there.

But you and me both, considering my planning for a party starts and ends at deciding there should be one. Though you also sound like you're a great cook as well, which is an important part of everything! Hilda will find a way to put the perfect touches on everything, I'm sure.

[aquaveiled]

Oh, yes! I actually saw that he rebuilt it in the Horizon. Although...I think he mentioned it was a group effort. Was that you?

[ Nevermind that she showed up unannounced at the training yard and proceeded to summon weird creatures to band together and battle Sylvain. As a training exercise.

She was helping. ]

Thank you! I could share my awards but I think it's more important if you can tell me in person if you like it or not. I'll gladly leave the other details up to her.

[godshattering]

[ If he ever learned about this, he would absolutely call that helping. His favorite kind, in fact! ]

Yes and no, but mostly on the no side of things since Sylvain created almost all of it himself along with our friend Petra who's no longer here. Hilda also added several things, and I filled in some details here and there. Mainly in the library and adding a couple of wyverns since those were both necessary. They deserve all the credit for making it what it was since it looks pretty much exactly as we all remember it from once upon a time.

[aquaveiled]

Petra! I met her as well. She was beautiful and very nice! I didn't realize she was a friend of yours too. You all know so many people.