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[ua_duibhne]

Name: Diarmuid Ua Duibhne
Date: 17/03
Format: Text

What are your favourite recipes?

I'm not the most adept in the kitchen but I pride myself on being able to provide my household with meals when I can but I'm starting to run low on ideas and serving the same things is tedious for all of us. There are currently three of us but we often have guests too so dishes that serve a greater number of people would suit my needs best.

Ah, and we keep strange hours so all the better if they can be put aside for a few hours. Other than that, I'm willing to try most things. Except wild boar. It's too gamey for my taste.

[yep that's it it's totally because he doesn't like the flavour and not for any other reason]

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[arturiarex]

Diarmuid,

I am unfortunately not an expert on cuisine. My thoughts during my tenure were elsewhere, although I have been introduced to new and delicious recipes during my short stay here.

I was fond of venison, however.

-Saber

[ua_duibhne]

[For a moment, Diarmuid is nonplussed. Though they had wordlessly accepted if not a truce then a reset of their relationship, he still isn't sure how to feel about Saber. The lingering unease remains and yet-

It's easier through writing, he decides- and he isn't so petty as to ignore her.]

Greetings.

As was I, though I would prefer to hunt my own deer... perhaps I should look into the etiquette of such things here. I've been somewhat lax on that front.

[nobody's gotten on his case about the rabbits but...]

[arturiarex]

[ Text is definitely easier. And Saber needs to distract herself a little after last week. ]

Diarmuid,

I cannot imagine that hunting would be entirely forbidden. It's something I might enjoy taking up again.

-Saber

[ua_duibhne]

[... is she going to sign off every message? That's... kind of charming.]

The Cwyld complicates matters but I'm of the same opinion as you.

How do you prefer it to be prepared? Roasted? In a stew?

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[curruid_coinchenn]

You should know I don't care about what you make -- I'll eat whatever it is.

[ Maybe one day he'll like food. ]

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[ua_duibhne]

[stop being awkward]

If that's the case, I should instead make it my mission to find something you won't eat.

[curruid_coinchenn]

I doubt you can find something I won't eat. If that's what you want to do, then I won't stop you.

[ Boys. Please. ]

[ua_duibhne]

You should know that I never back down from a challenge. Are you sure you're prepared for this?

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[tryhard]

I like your cooking, Diarmuid. If it's good, there's no need to feel you have to change it. That's how one ends up with things like fruit salad sandwiches and nonsense like that.

[ Not that they were... bad. But. Why?? ]

[ua_duibhne]

They were certainly... creative.

Thank you, Waver. Is there anything you're nostalgic for from home? I could try my hand at it, if you like.

[tryhard]

Thanks for offering. I can't think of anything specific, though. Much of the food here is already familiar to me. Better than what I ate back home, in all honesty.

Though when we were in Japan, there were some interesting dishes I don't see many of here, such as those triangular rice balls with the different fillings. They had them everywhere at the convenience stores.

I admire your enthusiasm for cooking. If I'm making food for myself, I rarely bother doing much more than putting together a sandwich of frying up some eggs.

Is there anything you particularly enjoy making?

[ua_duibhne]

I remember them, though I never thought to ask what they were called. Flat or Caren might know.

My enthusiasm is really more for being able to take care of my comrades than cooking itself so there isn't one particular dish that stands out. If I can be of use to people, I'm satisfied. It's honest work.

... but I have to admit that I've become fond of it too. I'm trying to work on my bread-making skills as we speak. Would you like to come over and help?

[finesseblade]

[ Ha. Doesn't like boar. Neither does Felix, for similarly completely normal reasons. ]

Meat pie. Carve yourself any kind of bird and pack it in a pie crust with your choice of vegetables and cheeses, then bake. It's simple, filling, and will help you keep your strength.

[ua_duibhne]

Cheese in a meat pie? That's a new one on me but it's a grand idea! Have you any favourite combinations?

[guess who's getting kind of excited about trying it out]

[finesseblade]

I prefer pheasant. Add onion, leek, peas, cabbage and tomato, and season to taste.
The cheese doesn't matter; just use whatever you have on hand. Not my recipe, but one I've eaten enough times to vouch for.

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[showsnopiety]

It's interesting that you bring this up, as I find myself often feeding...oh, at least five people. Perhaps more, since I often make care packages for my neighbors.

[Not entirely calling you out Oz.]

But stews, casseroles, paella is always something I enjoy...but if you want variety, I would say pizza is a favored recipe of mine.

Though I would say I also enjoy making seafood stew. This does make me wonder if I should invest in squab raising or goats, since many of us in our household are predators.

[ua_duibhne]

I didn't realise you were so altruistic, Caren! Colour me impressed.

Pizza, though... I'm familiar with the concept but I've never tried it or seen one in person.

[surprise kayneth and sola-ui weren't patrons of the house of papa john]

How is it made?

[showsnopiety]

Even an awful creature such as myself can have a good side.

I can send you the instructions, or I can show you in person if you'd like. But in short: make the dough, flatten it, spread sauce and toppings of your choice, and place in oven. Cook, and bring out.

You can then cut into slices as large as you please.

Also: you're asking about onigiri, rice balls?

I can make them, but Archer would be better.

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[weiward]

shijie made the best pork rib and lotus root soup. nothing else even comes close to it.

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[ua_duibhne]

I wasn't aware that you could eat lotus roots! What kind of flavour do they have?

[weiward]

you can! they're a little earthy but the absorb the pork taste nicely. and they're crispy!

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[scatmaam]

Ever made a Scotch Egg, lad?

voice

[ua_duibhne]

Never, my lady, but my curiosity has been piqued! Enlighten me, if you will.

Re: voice

[scatmaam]

It was created after my time, but I'm proud to call it part of my people's legacy.

Soft boiled egg, covered in sausage, battered, and deep fried.

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[getting_better]

Sukiyaki is my favorite. It's a hot pot dish from Japan and it's incredibly delicious and simple to make. It's also made for large groups although it's usually served during special occasions.

But if you're looking to just get new recipes, I can be of help. I'm a chef, and while it's not my main profession back in my world, I more then enough skill and experience to be considered a professional.