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The Philosophy of Food | Wednesday, 3rd Period
This week, Hannibal sent out e-mail ahead of time for the students to meet him at Portalocity, dressed for walking, where they were treated to the sight of Doctor Hannibal Lecter in casual clothing. Well, sturdy slacks, a linen button-up shirt, no tie, and a large (but stylish) hat.
"Last week, we emulated a bit of food economics. Today is for practical experience, as well as viewing some of the culture around producing food instead of preparing it." He gave them a tiny smile. "This week, I haven't made any food, though you will be able to have some if you like."
He smoothed a map against the wall. "We're not going far; we could have driven, but this will be faster. We'll be working with an organization called Gather Baltimore."
He rolled up the map and looked at the students. "Local farmers bring their produce to a number of markets around the area; at the end of the day, what they don't sell often gets thrown out. This group takes that food and redistributes it to shelters and societies that feed the hungry. We're going to help them, and I also expect you to speak with the farmers and learn more about how the food is grown and how they make a living."
He nodded at Mavis. "We will be going to a market which is partially indoors. If you have a question and I'm outside, please phone me." He looked over the class. "This goes for the rest of you as well; try not to wander too far, please." He checked his watch. "I expect you all to stay and help for the duration of our class. If you wish to stay longer, of course, you may. Questions?"
"Last week, we emulated a bit of food economics. Today is for practical experience, as well as viewing some of the culture around producing food instead of preparing it." He gave them a tiny smile. "This week, I haven't made any food, though you will be able to have some if you like."
He smoothed a map against the wall. "We're not going far; we could have driven, but this will be faster. We'll be working with an organization called Gather Baltimore."
He rolled up the map and looked at the students. "Local farmers bring their produce to a number of markets around the area; at the end of the day, what they don't sell often gets thrown out. This group takes that food and redistributes it to shelters and societies that feed the hungry. We're going to help them, and I also expect you to speak with the farmers and learn more about how the food is grown and how they make a living."
He nodded at Mavis. "We will be going to a market which is partially indoors. If you have a question and I'm outside, please phone me." He looked over the class. "This goes for the rest of you as well; try not to wander too far, please." He checked his watch. "I expect you all to stay and help for the duration of our class. If you wish to stay longer, of course, you may. Questions?"
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He was all about encouraging a love of food!
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Sholeh worked in the library, but Zhari couldn't just out and say that. Because it would get tricky trying to explain why someone else's job made it impossible for Zhahar to accompany Hannibal anywhere. And she couldn't claim that she was working--not if he listened to the radio at all.
"Another day, though?" she asked, hopefully. "I would very much appreciate the trip. I've never been to a proper fishmonger here."
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That was a terrible habit, Zhahar. Bags got stolen all the time.
"I don't have my cell phone on me," she admitted once she'd snagged it and come back over. "We're not used to carrying one, so we forget it a lot." She opened her bag, shoving what looked like a lot of fabric out of the way, and dug out a pen and a notebook. "If you will write down your number here, I can put it into my phone contacts list later."
Just the way she said that, like someone reminding themselves of the proper steps and terminology, just showed how rarely she even thought about it.
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"You have my e-mail address as well, if you're more comfortable with that. If I don't answer, I may be with a patient," or
killing someoneindulging in his hobbiesindulging in his hobby of killing someone, "but if you leave a message, I'll phone you back as soon as I can."Re: Talk to Hannibal!
"Thank you," Zhahar replied, carefully tucking the notebook back into her bag. "I'm looking forward to the trip!"