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Is Non-Magical Food Preservation Possible in Fantasy Worlds?

At first, I thought food preservation would be difficult to explain in a fantasy world.  My mind got stuck on refrigeration and pasteurization, which are more modern.  Yet, humans have been preventing food from going back since 12,000 BC.  So, … Continue reading

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The Monstrous Feast

(Been a while since I wrote a new poem, so let’s see how this goes.) A gala has begun Decked with brightest lights Nobles and wizards Kings and heroes Have gathered To dine on oddest vittles Goblin ear soup Steeped … Continue reading

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Why Can’t You Eat Monsters?

This seems like a good week for this topic.  After watching the first season of ‘Delicious in Dungeon’, I started wondering why monsters aren’t eaten more often.  Nobody in any of these worlds thought of making griffin wings or selkie … Continue reading

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National Homemade Bread Day

Got really busy with life, so I almost forgot to make a post for today.  It was either this, unfriend day, or hiking day.  Figure ‘Homemade Bread Day’ was the best choice since I don’t do hiking and unfriending isn’t … Continue reading

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Dominic’s Dumpling Diner

(Inspired by a dumpling tour of Chinatown and a previous conversation about how every culture seems to have its own dumpling.  Yes, this is going to be the topic of the week because I think we can all use some … Continue reading

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Sally’s Sandwich Shop: You Can’t Avoid the Bread

Welcome to our little sandwich restaurant.  We only have sandwiches.  The sign even says that we don’t have soups or salads.  No funny business.  As you can see, we have a long line, so here’s the menu and you have … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: Don’t Eat That! You Might Like It!

(I’ve tried to exercise and eat healthy many times in my life.  Doesn’t help that food is an easy source of serotonin when I’m anxious or depressed.  So, it’s a big psychological struggle to avoid the bad stuff.  Many people … Continue reading

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Dylan’s Diner: Magical Meals for Every Time of Day

Welcome. Do you want a table or a booth?  Just follow me and I’ll get you set up with water and a bread basket.  Here are some menus with explanations of what each of our meals can do.  If you … Continue reading

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Let Dining Authors Dine

If sleeping is how you recharge when stationary then eating is how you get energy while on the move.  That may have made more sense in my head.  People have probably figured out that I do enjoy eating.  I talk … Continue reading

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Why Do Dawn Fangs Eat Food?

War of Nytefall: Rivalry has a bunch of celebrations and feasts.  That isn’t really a spoiler since I’m not say the who, why, and finale to those events.  Yet, it opens the door for a question that I’ve been asked a … Continue reading

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