2nd Shuffle

[cajunspice]

Who: Remy LeBeau ‘nd ya
Broadcast: Fleetwide video
Action: Arslae
When: 20th December

Greetin’s all.

It’s ‘round this time a year… or an Earth year, ‘ssumin’ all Earth years be the same with the different worlds. [Remy gave a shake of his head to get himself back on track.] It be comin’ up to a time of celebration for a percentage of the planet. Christmas, Hanukkah, though think that might be passed… Kwanzaa, or just general celebration for those non-religious types as well as an ‘xcuse to eat, drink, ‘nd put up with family ya normally don’t see the rest of the year.

‘nd bein’ ‘way from home for a few years now, well, makes a boy wanna try ‘nd bring a piece of home here. So, been tryin’ to do my part ‘nd figure out some recipes that might almost feel traditional if ya shut ya eyes ‘nd hold ya nose, considerin’ what we got to work with on the ships. But was thinkin’ to share with ya’ll so ya might try ‘nd ‘njoy them also. Though, know a number of us be down on the planet, ‘nd maybe some of these things will still work, provided ya don’t mind ya blood pressure goin’ through the roof with everything bein’ mixed with salt here.

Now I know all the ships don’t got the same layout ‘nd some don’t have the same kitchen upgrades that we so luckily got on the Wonderduck, but I tried to keep that in mind with at least some of these recipes. But ideally, better to have a rank two to do most of these, ‘cause it gives ya access to the stove top ‘nd at least the toaster oven. Some might be doable in the microwave, but not sure how well these will work. Or ya could try just lightin’ a fire, but pretty sure that won’t work well in such a small space, hein?

[Remy offered a smirk to that bad joke before he glanced down, seeming to read off something that he held in his hand, no doubt notes he had taken down as he thought of these options.] Food wise, can give a go usin’ the orange drink as glaze or marinade with chicken, maybe reduce it a lil’ with some lemon, again, if ya got it, to take away some of the sweetness. Get a bastardization of chicken l'orange, throw in some salt, pepper, bit of the garlic powder, ‘nd see how it goes. Or make a paste of curry, garlic, ‘nd bit of the chili, not too traditional but might work. Same with goin’ the Asian route again with peanut butter, chili, a bit of teriyaki, don’t have skewers to stick them on but can put it over rice if ya got it. Last two would work with beef as well, oh! ‘nd mix of garlic and BBQ for beef would work for the chicken also.

Sides be a bit harder, since we missin’ a lot of vegetable ‘nd carb options. Cut up the mixed veggies, garlic, butter, bacon. Would say stuffin’, but not sure how well the wheat will work since it can’t really absorb flavours.

‘nd most ‘mportantly, drinks. Now, might be holdin’ my breath that those who claimed to be makin’ up bars ‘nd bringin’ in alcohol, so sadly goin’ to have to make these all virgin ‘less we get a sudden shipment of something decent to mix in to them. Orange, lemon, cherry, the gelatine work in this, [Remy was listing these off on his fingers as he spoke.] Soda water, got yaself a punch. Donno if can make a mixed up mulled wine if ya heat it, not sure that will work well. Or try ‘nd freeze it ‘nd make it a slushy. ‘course the chocolate flavourin’ ‘nd milk powered, bit of cinnamon for hot chocolate. ‘nd for those with pumpkin spice, throw in some of the milk, bit of vanilla, cinnamon again, heat ‘nd repeat.

Good luck, hope some of these be at least semi appetisin’ for ya’ll. I don’t promise success on all of them, more just comin’ up with ideas than havin’ a chance to test them all out just yet. Maybe once we head back off ‘nto where no man gone before ‘nd all stuck on our ships again, may have a go tryin’ these all out for m’self ‘nd thinkin’ up some other ideas.

I’d be ‘nterested to hear others take on this all too, ya traditions ‘nd festive eats, or for those who don’t have the whole Christmas holidays from ya worlds, what be ya biggest celebrations ‘nd what goes on durin’ them?

Comments

[touchofrogue]

[Rogue sits through and listens to this whole thing, actually taking some notes on using the soda to make a sauce -- that was a really good idea -- and then, and only then, comments:]

Jamie Oliver has nothin' on ya.

[So yeah, you take that Naked Chef Reality Theme TV show and run with it, despite the fact that she doesn't want to make the whole joke, she's hoping he just gets the reference.]

[cajunspice]

Other than his name on different cookin' 'nd food items?

Well, ya know cherie, gettin' to that time a year 'nd would be nice to try 'nd recreate a sense of what we had previously, non? [Even if they were missing friends that they had in Luceti.] Or something like it at least.

[touchofrogue]

Well... if ya want, we could maybe work on whistlin' somethin' up. [He sounded... well, he sounded like he could use something like that.] Maybe I'll even let ya cook somethin'.

[cajunspice]

[Remy held a hand to his heart.] That... that's so kind of ya cherie, 'm so touched 'nd grateful ya would even consider givin' me that option. 'm honored. [Before dropping the act and answering seriously.] If we goin' to, either gotta find a place planet side to do it, or say take it to the Wonderduck. Ya kitchen ain't ranked up all the way yet, is it?

[touchofrogue]

Mmm. Vanquish is up ta rank two now. What's the 'ducks?

[cajunspice]

Believe we be at three, gives us a few extra 'ngredients 'nd tools to use. [Even if a percentage of those were in limited amounts.] So could do some of the more complicated stuff that require those items on the Duck, others on ya side, hein?

[mylegacy]

[He listens to all of this with interest. Cooking. A thing he can 100% get behind.]

There was alcohol on the ocean planet and the last moon. There might be on Arslae, too. Cold makes for strong liquor, generally speaking.

[cajunspice]

...Good point, [Remy hadn't really considered that, being too caught up in trying to find some decent food items for the Wonderduck and a way to restock his very limited cigarette supply now days.] 'nd hopefully something that safe for us to drink. Would think so for the tourism, but hell, with so many species who knows what they consider normal proof, non? Don't want a repeat of the last time I tried moonshine.

[mylegacy]

It was all safe enough before, but that doesn't really mean anything for this time around.

. . . Moonshine? [Educate him on this madness.]

[cajunspice]

Ahh, it's a very strong, 'nd typically illegal home-made drink. Very high proof, 'nd not always made with the best of equipment, so easy to get contaminated if ya don't do it right.

[ragazzina]

[Oh, these are all excellent solutions. Here's one person taking meticulous notes, at least.]

Oh, oh, it's really the worst, isn't it? Even with the nice upgrades, which some people don't even have, I just don't understand how people are supposed to come up with anything with kitchen supplies like this! How can you even make a proper pasta with this powder and that goo — it's the holidays, people can't eat like this!

At least with the planet there's a chance of real groceries and fresh fish, but once we leave it, even that's not going to keep for long...

[cajunspice]

Ya know what 'm actually missin' from our supplies? Flour. Wheat, corn, whatever. Wouldn't think it be a big thing, but merde it takes a lot of options 'way without it.

Was tryin' to figure out how to make baked items, but donno how well it all work without a starch in it. Think would collapse on itself. 'nd would be damn nice to have some to coat stuff for fryin', might make some of those 'meats' half decent texture wise. [After all, everything was better deep fried.] Wonder if could grind up the rice... lot of work, but might do the job.

[ragazzina]

[Remy, you are singing the song of her heart.]

I know, isn't it awful? No flour, what can anyone possibly do with that?! If I ever find some I'm definitely going to stock up, but even so it probably won't last all that long anyway...

[cajunspice]

Should be fine for awhile, shouldn't it? 'long as it don't get wet or 'nything 'nd get a chance to go moldy. [Remy thought over it for a moment, trying to remember how long they normally kept flour at home.]

Never looked 'nto grindin' ya own either, but 'ssume just a case of dryin' stuff out before turnin' it to powder. Doubt could do that if able to find wheat, but might be able to find something similar to corn or other grain on a planet that might work. Wonder if could try dehydratin' the wheat chunks they give us, get the moisture out of that 'nd see what happens. [This was more now thinking out loud than anything else, having someone else to bounce ideas off helped to get the wheels in his head turning.]

[ragazzina]

I doubt there's much to find on this planet, with it all covered in snow, but maybe on a different one, it's true...

[Apparently we are both card-carrying members of the "think out loud" club.]

Mm, I wonder how often we end up on planets? This is the first one I've been to since getting here, so I don't know, but my friends remember other ones...

[cajunspice]

'm actually in the same boat ya be in, this be my first time planet side since I turned up here. Think it almost monthly, from what I heard, but even that seems to alter considerin' our impromptu visit to the mother ship, or whatever it be.

[mucked]

[ -- one thing stands out chief among all that remy's said, and peggy zeroes in upon it with indelicate precision: ] Punch?

[ hmph. ] What I wouldn't do for gin.

[cajunspice]

Well, if we could find some 'round the planet, or something close to it, might be able to make that work. That or we goin' to have to 'nlist someone to make up a still 'nd see if we put it to good use over the months, just have to source the juniper berries then, hein?

[mucked]

Dangerous hobby, that. [ ... ] Distilling.

[cajunspice]

That it be... we should put it on the ship of someone we don't like, that way it a win win if it goes off or if it works. [He was joking, right?]

[mucked]

I'll not nominate anyone aloud, if you don't mind. Grudges are best kept confidential.

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[redactions]

You plannin' t'make this regular?

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[cajunspice]

We suppose to be on a reality show, not a cookin' show. But if our hosts or sponsors wanna send me some proper gear to start one up, 'nd maybe a slight 'ncrease in pay for the double work, hey, who am I to turn it down?

Why, ya got a request or something for next time 'round?

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[redactions]

Thinkin' about it. Lotta stuff I ain't tried yet. Not sure if we could get it with these kitchens, but no harm in askin' if it's good for the ratings.

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[cajunspice]

....Ya may actually have a really good point there. [That was... a good idea, if he could get away with it and got some real items to use.

Any excuse to get a chance to cook and make some half decent items.] Sounds like might have a few who would also go for the idea here, if they got gear 'nd other food items to work with.