Puzzle 003 - Video

[hintcoinplz]

Does anyone out there have recipes for borscht? ...Or would know how to cook it? I think I've gotten the hang of cooking easy meals, but I'd like to try something a little different.

[His adoptive aunt used to make it, but he has no idea what she used or how she prepared it. She would just give it to him and he'd eat, that's how it works. But he has to learn how to actually make food for himself here.]

...Anyone who can show me how is welcomed to come over and have some. Er, as long as it turns out edible, I mean.

[It's not like him to invite company over, but he's starting to get tired of eating dinner by himself. It'd be nice to have people over.]

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[veepofchess]

I would be able to help you if you still need it. I'm a fairly capable cook, myself.

[hintcoinplz]

I'd really appreciate it, mister. I'm still a pretty inexperienced cook myself.

[veepofchess]

Borscht is not usually something I see a child ask for.

[hintcoinplz]

You probably expected something more like hamburgers or spaghetti, huh? To be fair, it's not something I'd usually ask for either.

[veepofchess]

If you'd like to come to my apartment we could make it and I might be able to show you a few things.

[hintcoinplz]

Oh, well if it's not too much trouble, I'd be happy if you could show me!

[maipokerface]

What's borscht exactly.

[hintcoinplz]

It's a Ukrainian soup - it's mainly beets, and either beef or pork. My aunt made some really amazing borscht when I used to go visit her.

[maipokerface]

Beets and meat?

[That sure is a distinctly 'what' tone of voice.]

[hintcoinplz]

Heh, it's honestly a lot better then it sounds! I didn't think I'd like it either then I first tried it.

[maipokerface]

I'll have to take your word for it.

[hintcoinplz]

You're welcome to try it yourself, you know.

[dontthesunlookgoodtoday]

[… this is the guy who asked about copies back when, isn't it? Between that and food, Davesprite's definitely interested.]

Borscht?

Can't say I do, but you could probably look it up.

[hintcoinplz]

[It definitely is, and he's less grumpy this time too!]

Mm, I think I might have too, but I figured I'd see if anyone had some easy recipes for making it. I suppose I'll just have to buy a cookbook, since I'm trying to get the hang of cooking on my own.

[dontthesunlookgoodtoday]

[awesome. It'd be hells of embarrassing if he got the wrong one.]

Doesn't sound like a bad idea. Need a hand?

[hintcoinplz]

Sure, I could always use some extra help. And like I said, if this turns out successful you're welcome to have some.

[dontthesunlookgoodtoday]

Cool. So, want me to come meet you someplace?

[hintcoinplz]

Sure. Anywhere in particular you'd like to meet? Otherwise I'll just pick a building that close to the apartments.

[dontthesunlookgoodtoday]

If we're going looking for cookbooks, might as well meet up at a bookshop. What do you say?

[hintcoinplz]

Oh right, that's easy enough! I can be there in a few minutes.

[dontthesunlookgoodtoday]

Cool. So, want to name the bookshop so we don't manage to go to two completely different ones?

[though he's distinctive enough it probably wouldn't matter too much…]

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[feetarestrange]

Never heard of it. What's it supposed to be?

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[hintcoinplz]

It's a Ukrainian soup. My aunt used to make it for me, so I thought I'd try making it myself. It's beets, veggies, and either pork or beef.

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[feetarestrange]

[No fish. She's liking it already.]

Sounds like it could taste pretty good. First time hearing about it, though, so I don't think I'd be able to help much with it.

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[hintcoinplz]

It's not a very common dish, though you're welcome to stop by if you'd like some. I'll just have to remember to make more of it.

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[feetarestrange]

If it's okay with you, then alright. Where do you want me to stop by?

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[hintcoinplz]

How about the library? I need to stop by there anyway.

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[feetarestrange]

Sounds fine to me. Just look for the floating mermaid, you can't really miss me.

[a smile.]

I'll be seeing you there.

[ooc: action?]

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[goldenflint]

Borscht? Hm... I have heard of it but I haven't attempted to cook it before. Perhaps there is a cook book in the library that has that recipe?

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[hintcoinplz]

I'm not too surprised, it's not as common as um, cooking spaghetti or something. Heck, I wouldn't know what it was if my aunt didn't make it.

But I think I'll try the library and see if it's there, thank you.

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[goldenflint]

You're welcome.

I could help you make it, if you would like.

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[hintcoinplz]

That'd be great if you could! I'm not a very skilled cook yet - I'm learning, of course! But I'm not quite there yet.

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[goldenflint]

Not to worry. In time, you will be a good cook. Practice makes perfect, after all.