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[healinghotpot]

chilis
star anise
peppercorns
cassia
cloves
fennel
bay leaves
ginger
garlic
scallions
tallow
oil
cooking wine

Comments

[purevanillacookie]

[ Filled with Cookies! ]

Oh! There is no payment needed at all, the things grown in the gardens are free for everyones use! The more we offer, the less we have to strain Heimr and Ydalir for things!

[healinghotpot]

Well, I'm not going to say no to free ingredients. Thank you.

The offer of a meal is still on the table, of course. If we are sharing our goods without expecting payment, it's the least I can do.

[purevanillacookie]

Then, if I may suggest, you make enough to cover a small feast? I will gladly offer my aid, and then we can have everyone try it?

[healinghotpot]

Hmm. I've never made anything I would consider a feast before. I am a healer, you see, but even though my methods focus on healing through food, typically my meals are made for a small handful of people at most.

Still... it sounds like an interesting challenge. I accept.

[purevanillacookie]

I have some experience planning feasts, so do not worry there! Ah, may I ask what you are making?

[ He doesn't usually read others talks in principle, he just keeps a wary eye out for the gremlins. ]

That way we can plan accordingly.

[healinghotpot]

Oh, of course! These are the ingredients for hot pot.

[purevanillacookie]

Hot pot?

Oh! I believe Black Raisin Cookie explained this to me once, from Mala Sauce Cookie! It is a combination of ingredients, yes? Though hers, I heard, was incredibly spicy...

[healinghotpot]

There are many types of hot pot, actually! Incredibly spicy is the best, personally speaking, but there is a hot pot for all occasions and ailments. I could make a milder herbal-based broth in addition, if we can find mushrooms.

[purevanillacookie]

There are quite a few mushrooms at the very edge of the forest, but I do request if you decide to forage for those, that you take someone with you and do not venture far in at all.

[healinghotpot]

Oh? Is it really that dangerous?

[purevanillacookie]

Unfortunately it is. The creature that skulks there is keen on punishing those that wander too far in.

[healinghotpot]

I see. Well, I guess I'll have to find someone to go with me, then! We really could use the mushrooms.

[purevanillacookie]

You may ask Jade, I believe he is the one who loves mushrooms! Ah, if you stumble upon blue glowing ones, they produce incredible gastric distress...

[healinghotpot]

Noted, thank you. Gastric distress is the last thing we need.

[ And it is also noted for possible future use. If the situation calls for it, of course. ]

You are quite the resource yourself, with all the information you've given me. It's a pleasure to meet you. My name is Jiaoqiu.

[purevanillacookie]

[ Yeah, Affogato is taking notes somewhere. ]

It's a pleasure to meet you as well, Jiaoqui! My name is Pure Vanilla Cookie, but please do not feel the need to call me by my full name, I know it is a mouthful!

[healinghotpot]

[ Cookie... ]

And likewise, please feel free to shorten my name if it is a mouthful. You can call me Jiao, or Qiu, if you like, though it's only shortening by a syllable either way.

[purevanillacookie]

Of course! I may be able to get it, it sounds quite familiar!

[ Like one of the Cacao Kingdoms Gods. ]

Do let me know when you desire to make your hot pot, my friend!

[ Happy tail wiggle. ]

[healinghotpot]

Of course. As soon as I have obtained all of the ingredients, I will let you know.

If we are feeding a large group, we'll need either a couple of large cauldrons, or several smaller ones. I have my own, but I'm afraid it will only serve nine people at most. You wouldn't happen to know how many we might be feeding, do you?

[purevanillacookie]

Hm... I would think around 40? The number fluctuates, so I would not be able to offer a precise head count, but I believe it to be somewhere in that area. Of course, I shall offer my assistance with utensils and crockery!

[healinghotpot]

40... A challenge, certainly, but I think we can make it work. We could make do with probably one pot per four people, if that isn't too much to ask.

[purevanillacookie]

I do believe us up to the task! And I know with a certainty if you put out the call for aid, others will answer. I know Heimr and Ydalir will be helpful as well.

[healinghotpot]

That's very good to know! It sounds like this community is pretty tight-knit. I'm glad that everyone helps everyone else. It is a surprisingly rare environment.

[purevanillacookie]

Mm, I believe it comes from a center of mutual understanding. We all seem to have existed once in a world where hardships are prevalent. Thus we know our greatest strength is our ability to work together.