fandomhigh | International Cuisine | Monday, first period

When they stepped out of the portal this time, they were in front of a brightly colored building across from a cemetery. The air was humid.

"We are currently in New Orleans, Louisiana," Hannibal explained. "It's within the same country as Baltimore, so you needn't worry about the language for the most part," he assured them. "This area was home to indigenous peoples, then settled by the French. It was also briefly held by the Spanish. It is a major port city, and was home to many slaves and free people of color."

He gestured around them. "Its culture and its food are thus something of a melting pot. A mix of French, Spanish, African, Native American, and a number of other influences. There are two main cuisines locally, often combined - Cajun and Creole. Seafood is popular, as are a number of farm-raised meats. Caribbean and African spices are not uncommon. Our meal today will offer a variety, and I encourage you to explore."

He smiled at the students. "And I would like to thank you all for being a delightful class, and I hope you have enjoyed yourselves as much as I have. Now, enjoy."

And with that, he led them into the restaurant.

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Mabel had to get herself the Soups 1-1-1 just so she could try a little bit of all three, and the grilled crawfish and gnocci, because it would be a sin and a shame to be in New Orleans and not sample the crawfish.

And then she noticed that there was a selection of cheese and had to get that too, along with all that came with, and--

Did she have to leave? Ever?

"You're a fan of this cuisine, I see," Hannibal noted, amused.

"Let's be real," Mabel laughed, "I've been a fan of pretty much every cuisine we've had during this workshop. Is the turtle soup really made out of turtle?"

Because she'd eaten it, and it was delicious, but she was retroactively not certain how to feel about that.

"It is," Hannibal answered. "Is that a problem?"

You were talking to the wrong teacher about qualms with meat, Mabel.

Mabel shook her head thoughtfully.

"Not really," she decided after a moment. "It's just not exactly a meat you see at the supermarket or anything. I've never had turtle before."

A beat.

"And never really considered that I might."

Seriously, Mabel, there were plenty of meats out there that you'd never even consider. Just ask your teacher here.

"Never hold yourself back because something is outside of what you expect," Hannibal advised. "Experiencing new things helps you to grow."

"Some true-blue advice if ever I heard any," Mabel decreed. Because if you give the girl an inch... "That's why I enjoyed this class so much, I think. There were a lot of things we had that I never would have even thought of as food, and now I'm glad I can."

"In that case, I have done my job." Hannibal gave her a little bow. "I hope you'll continue to explore new foods from now on."

International Cuisine | Monday, first period

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