text; un: q.103

[monostich]

So, I'm sure by now you've seen Mr. Claude's post about a feast he wants to hold, and I'm not sure how many people are in a similar situation but...

I've never had to cook before, and buying food to bring seems like it would cost a lot and not be in the spirit of things, so I was wondering if anyone had any advice? Or could help teach me? Mr. Claude said I should bring bread, but I don't know how difficult that would be.

If anyone can help, I would appreciate it.

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text; un: tacobell

[itsjiaheng]

he told me to ask some guy named archer
do you like
know this person
because
it might be idek slightly less awkward than being like
"hey you don't know me but i heard u can cook"
but since you also need to figure out how to cook
then it's not like a weird personal favour....

[monostich]

No, I can’t say I’m familiar with anyone named Archer… Or anyone else who cooks. I know everyone here eats, or at least everyone here probably eats, so I would imagine there are some people who can?

But I don’t know any of them personally. Hopefully they show up and we can all get help. Maybe it could be a group thing?

[itsjiaheng]

yeah i mean
i always just bought food
or uh
ate leftovers that were totally free for anyone to eat and definitely didn't belong to anybody ever
i dunno wtf to do with food
it's supposed to just come that way i'm not supposed to have to like mess with it to make it edible uggghHHHHH
i haven't even figured out what to bring yet
who knows if this place even has like... ingredients and shit

[monostich]

[He does not, for one second, think to question how sus Jongdae sounds.]

Well, are there any foods you like having? That's what Mr. Claude told me to bring, which is why I'm asking about bread.

There has to be ingredients, right? Otherwise how would people make food to sell.

Text, un: fashiondiva

[corpsewarblade]

[Oh, it's strange question guy (girl?) again.]

Mean pretty sure it won't be too hard to find a recipe to bake bread right? Like, flour, water and yeast, make a dough, let it rise, stick it in the oven or whatever.

Think it just takes a while. Can't say I've done it myself.

Like it'd be seriously snobbish if people turned their nose up at anyone's home cooking.

[monostich]

A recipe?

[Oh no. There’s so many things about this he doesn’t understand.]

I’m afraid I’ve never cooked before, so it might be better to get some guidance before I do something that might end poorly - plus I imagine people will be scrutinizing the food? It’s supposed to be a feast to judge everything, right?

[corpsewarblade]

Uhh

Okay so a recipe is like a list of instructions or orders to follow to make whatever it is. So it might say 'Step 1: Mix flour and water in a bowl', so you do that first, then go onto the next step.

But yeah think getting guidance from someone who knows what they're doing might help you a bit.

TBH I don't think it's like a cooking contest or whatever from what that guy said, think it's just about sharing stuff from our home worlds and getting together, you know? A social thing not a tournament thing or w/e.

text; un: birdofprey

[notquitetamed]

Bread actually can be a bit tricky if you've never cooked before. I'd actually advise to try something like biscuits if you're really set on bread. With those you just have to mix some stuff together and not burn them.

[monostich]

Isn't that just what all cooking comes down to?

What are biscuits, anyways?

[notquitetamed]

Not always. Bread has to rise and if you mess something up it either can end up not doing so or it rises and then falls flat.

Biscuits are a type of small roll you sometimes get with a meal.

text; un: aubrey

[brutalizer]

it isn't as hard as you think.
you've probably cooked before at least once without knowing it.
even tossing pasta into boiling water is cooking.

[ low-effort cooking, but it counts in her book. ]

[monostich]

[How does he put this...]

I've never put anything into boiling water.

[Yeah, that'll work. And it's, unfortunately, true.]

[brutalizer]

oh.
that's kind of pathetic.
how have you survived up until now?

text; un: Rinea_378

[silvergarden]

Dear Sir,

I understand that you are seeking advice for Claude's aforementioned feast. Please allow me to try my hand at answering your question!

I have heard it said that cooking is an art, while baking is a science. This means that when cooking meals, recipes are more of a guide than a rule; but with baking, you must be precise with your measurements and ingredients in order for the end result to turn out right.

Bread falls into the baking category. If you are adept at following instructions, then I would think it little trouble!

Best,
Rinea of Rigel

[At least her text-letters are getting slightly shorter.]

[monostich]

[Oh no what is this. What is this? Is this how he's supposed to be messaging people? But nobody else does things this way...

What is this?]

Why do you write like this?

But I see... I'm pretty good at following directions, so maybe this won't be as disastrous as I thought it would be. I appreciate the guidance!

[silvergarden]

[WOW RUDE KAEDE]

Dear Sir,

I am delighted to be of assurance to you! If you do decide to pursue baking, I wish you well-- and also hope that you will not lose heart should your first attempts go awry.

As to your first question... In my home country, letter etiquette is quite standardized for politeness and to ensure they reach their sender. Do you find it strange? I must admit I have been dropping some formalities here and there-- was that presumptuous of me? If I have offended you in some manner, please illuminate the specifics so that I may apologize and endeavor to correct it.

Thank you in advance for your reply.
Rinea of Rigel

text; un: kingjj

[kingfuckboy]

bread isnt too hard
and i bet they have bread makers here where like
u just put ingredients in and bam

done!

u just have to be patient otherwise

[monostich]

There are things that automatically make your food for you? Is that safe?

[kingfuckboy]

why would it be dangers tho???

do u think a bread maker would gain intelligence and
like
try to poison u or smth?

text; un: beaumains

[beaumains]

Baking happens to be my specialty! Breads, particularly so!

I already give lessons to one Lady Della Duck, if you'd like to also be taught the artform of the bake!

[monostich]

I would really appreciate that, actually. I would want to learn from an expert instead of a recipe, at least until I understand things better...

[beaumains]

Well I'm hardly an expert, but I have been baking since I was little.

We can start you off with simple things and move from there! Basic bread loafs, like how I learned!

text; un: bakugou

[apshot]

How is it people don't know something so basic and essential?

[monostich]

Well, it's not like I've had to cook or eat before coming here, so I'd assume that's how for my case...

[apshot]

Do I want to know why you never had to eat before? Dare I ask?