Philosophy of Food | Monday, 4th period

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Hannibal welcomed everyone to class just a little more studiously calm than usual. And with wet hair. Swimming to school had not been in his plans. Still, he was determined to fulfill his obligation.


"Good afternoon. I hope you made it here without too much problem. Today we continue our discussion of what is and isn't food, and how our preferences are formed."

He waved toward the table behind him, which held pairs of dishes this time. "We've got an assortment of foods and beverages today. You may choose only one from each pair - you cannot have both. You may choose neither, if you prefer. But in any case, you must explain your choice. Why do you prefer the option you've chosen - taste? Nostalgia? Curiosity? Feel free to debate with each other as well, and ask each other or me questions. Remember, there are no wrong answers - it's reasoning and thought we're looking for."

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Being choosy.

Listen to the lecture

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Wring yourself out if you need to.

First Pairing

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"This one is simple." Hannibal sighed. "If perhaps too apt today." He tapped each of two carafes; they had glasses and ceramic cups nearby. "Both simple tastes, and little difference between them. Hot water; iced water."

Second Pairing

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"Paté," Hannibal announced, uncovering the next two dishes. "With fresh-baked, lightly toasted bread and garnish, or as a lump." He grimaced slightly at the latter; after the time spent preparing it, it nearly physically hurt to present it like this. "These are the same basic food, although the first does have some accompaniments."

Third Pairing

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The covers came off the next set of dishes. "Pan-fried salmon, or barbequed salmon head. Please keep in mind," he added as he squared the plates up, "that the head of the fish has much more nutrition, particularly prepared like this."

Fourth Pairing

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This was another set of carafes. "Beer, or wine," Hannibal explained. Which were not at all included because they could probably all use a drink. "The beer is home-brewed; the wine is a very good vintage."

Fifth Pairing

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"Cotton candy," Hannibal explained, pointing at the pale purple threads. "Homemade. It's not so fluffy as the mass-produced stuff, and the dye is natural. And chocolate, anise, and sea-salt toffee."

Talk to Hannibal!

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He's here! He's got a swimsuit and towel in a bag, and his hair is still wet, but he's here.

OOC!

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Mostly SP today, but I'll do what I can!