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The Fabulous Feast Of Prince Profundus Vorago (Part 4)

The next dish is from the deepest of seas. A lobster so big it brought fishermen to their knees. This dish was a trial that required a vote To boil it in the pool or use part of the moat. … Continue reading

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The Fabulous Feast Of Prince Profundus Vorago (Part 3)

Our first meal of meat has come out of the kitchen. It is a roast fowl that is juicier than chicken. The bird has eight legs that glisten with meat That has been cooked with intense red heat. I heard … Continue reading

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The Fabulous Feast Of Prince Profundus Vorago (Part 2)

The bakers have finished and left the ovens on fire But a basket of bread, I have never seen higher. Accompanied by a tub of fresh apricot spread These breads are warmer than a freshly used bed. Rolls and bagels … Continue reading

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The Fabulous Feast Of Prince Profundus Vorago (Part 1)

Attention! Attention! We need all you meal makers. We need all the cooks and the chefs and the bakers. All whippers of cream and pounders of steak. We are asking for anyone with a great dish to make. Come on … Continue reading

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Uses for Food in Fiction

I think many authors overlook the versatile uses that food can have in a story.  It doesn’t have to be the central focus like in the manga ‘Toriko’ where the entire story revolves around discovering new foods and recipes.  (Great … Continue reading

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Ye Fresh Grocer

Welcome to ‘Ye Fresh Grocer’ where everything is fresh and delicious.  All products are replaced after three days.  We either donate them to charity or feed them to the goat packs that prowl the night.  Actually, that reminds me of … Continue reading

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The Joys of Food . . . in Fiction

One thing I’ve seen brought up a lot when it comes to adventure fantasy is: what and when do the characters eat?  Oddly enough, you don’t see meals that often and the heroes never go hungry unless it’s essential to … Continue reading

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Anxious Author at Dinner

I am so close to done Yet it is time to eat I left cooking for the others Which has put me at their whim Breakfast burned off Lunch was scarce Now dinner is a gorge At rapid pace to … Continue reading

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Distracted Author at Lunch

Working like possessed Swearing to eat at noon Maybe some heated pizza Or step out for meatball sub Chinese is down the block There are soups within the cupboard Just need to finish this final line Paragraph Scene Chapter When … Continue reading

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Tales from College: No! Not Perkins!

Whenever I’m hungry late at night, I remember this event. In freshman year of college, we had a few places we went to for emergency meals.  One of them was Perkins, which was open late and in walking distance of … Continue reading

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