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Hannibal Lecter ([personal profile] sharp_man) wrote in [community profile] fandomhigh2021-05-10 10:31 am
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Exploring Earth Cuisine, Monday 5th period

"Good afternoon." Hannibal met the class outside Portalocity, as was handwavily specified in the description, and smiled and nodded to everyone there. "Today is, I realize, for introductions, although we won't be doing them quite yet. There is no excuse not to have conversation over a lovely meal, after all. Please follow me." He led them to and waved them through the waiting portal.

"We're starting with American food; for those of you not from this world, The United States of America is the country that Fandom is nominally a part of. It has adopted and adapted many cuisines and cultures, but there are a few that are distinctly American."

They came out on an unassuming street in front of a restaurant with a small parking lot that was completely full. "Luckily we have reservations," he assured the class.

"Soul food originated in the culture of African slaves in the area, influenced by their Native American neighbors and European enslavers. These days it has expanded to be a large part of American cuisine, particularly in the southern states."

He made a slight grimace that most people might not notice. "I dearly hope that none of you have an aversion to fried foods. If you do not eat meat, please ask before ordering, as even most of the vegetables are cooked with it. While I'm speaking of that, if any of you have allergies or food aversions to anything, please let me know. Are there any questions?"

He led them into the restaurant.
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Re: Eat and introduce yourselves!

[personal profile] noonedecidesmyfate 2021-05-10 07:43 pm (UTC)(link)
"My name is Belle. I'm going to be a junior in the fall," Belle said after putting down her menu. "I haven't had the opportunity to try any soul food before but it all sounds delicious."
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Re: Eat and introduce yourselves!

[personal profile] noonedecidesmyfate 2021-05-11 01:32 am (UTC)(link)
"In Fandom I'm partial to pancakes," Belle said with a smile. "At home, nothing was fried like this. It smells delightful in here."
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Re: Eat and introduce yourselves!

[personal profile] noonedecidesmyfate 2021-05-11 03:04 am (UTC)(link)
"Papa's fond of venison," Belle said. "There was always game. The cooks had prepared lots of stews recently because it stretched well."