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[superbia]

It has been brought to my attention that one should not subsist primarily on pizza and coffee. [what's healthy vitamins and minerals to a demon anyway] Unfortunately, the only real guidance I have on what would be good food to try is the one who introduced me to pizza and a doctor. [who will surely try to make him eat a fuckin beet (or the space equivalent of) or something]

Are there any restaurants or foods in Lunatia that are a must try? Or perhaps you can educate me on what was delicious where you were originally from. I would also be interested in learning to cook for myself, if there are willing teachers among us.

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[codecmoment]

There's a noodle bar I was on a date at!

[ Yes he's excited that he got to go on a legit, normal-ass date with his partner. ]

It's hot food and you can get stuff with veg only or meat added. Also there's really spicy broth versions if you're into that. I can send you the address!

[superbia]

A noodle bar? Is that where they serve pasta in a bowl? I have seen signs for it, but I was reluctant to venture in, as I have only had pasta in sauce. I am eager to expand my horizons, so I suppose will take the address.

[pidgeypidge]

I see no issue with living on pizza and coffee.

[superbia]

I suppose there is no real issue, though the older woman I speak with occassionally at a bakery I like did seem to be highly offended when she learned my diet. Thus, prompting me to try new things.

I could go for days without eating anything at all and be perfectly fine.

[stabbersinyerfambles]

i like the carts

one near my apartment sells these fried dumplings that are really good

[ Cehd'ra that's...that's not healthy, sweetie. ]

[superbia]

[no one can judge you live your life cehd'ra]

I have never had a fried dumpling. Can you describe it?

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[wireable]

I'm quite fond of ramen back home. I have found a few suitable alternatives here, but they're noodle-based and quite full of sodium.

I can recommend a couple restaurants that offer lighter, tasty fare, that are also healthy.

[ when u got a tiny tummy now and lost some of your sense of taste you kinda can't carb load all the time. ]

Tea, hot or cold, is a good alternative to coffee, and tastier than water.

[superbia]

Ramen? Is that what is served at noodle bars? It seems a very prevalent meal on the lower levels of Lunatia. My body is able to break down salts and fatty acids fairly quickly, so I do not mind heavier meals, either.

What kind of teas would you suggest? I do like a bit of milk or cream in my coffee if that helps.

[cadeuces]

Ideally, no, not that either of you seem to have been suffering for it.

Vegetables ( beets ) are the best source of nutrients and vitamins along with fresh fruits, and lean white meats and fish, or legumes, make up for protein intake. When you opt for carbohydrates, such as breads and pastas, you want to try for complex carbs instead of simple carbs— whole grains and such. You'll often notice when they're darker in color, to make that easy at a glance.

( she didn't menTION A SINGLE FUCKING BEET, SIR )

If you happen to have any takers for teaching... Let me know? I'd be interested as well. We could learn together. 😘

As for delicious foods, I'm partial to cream-based dishes and cheeses since they feature heavily in the traditional dishes from the country I'm from. There's Älplermagronen which is potatoes and cheesy pasta and apples with caramelized onion, Bűndnernusstorte which is a sort of pastry filled with caramelized sugar and nuts, Zurchergeschnetzeltes which is multiple cuts of meat stewed in mushrooms, cream, and wine— and I could show you my favorite breakfast dish, at the very least. Rösti is shredded and fried potato pancakes filled with things like bacon, onion, apple, and cheese. It's one of the few things I know how to make well. Oh, and sipping chocolate, of course.

During the holidays we have so many spiced cookies and cakes with cinnamon and nutmeg, but my favorite cake... would have to be black forest gateau. It's dark chocolate and cherry with whipped cream.

[superbia]

The woman at the bakery wouldn't allow me back until I "fixed" my "disgusting and frankly terrifying diet".

[you may not have mentioned a beet angela but you did just describe how to be healthy to him aND THATS UNFORGIVABLE!!!!!

ok not really but it isnt as much fun]

My tastebuds have not been stimulated in many years. I am afraid I can offer nothing concrete as to what I would prefer and what I do not. Though the meat dish does sound particularly delicious. And I have found I am fond of darker chocolates.

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[liberaltus]

You could live longer if you ate rice and boiled vegetables, at least that's what I've been told where I'm from, but I find that about as unlikely as altering my magical style to something less flashy. Would I conserve more energy? Yes. But it's not nearly as impressive...much like boiled vegetables and rice.

Granted I would argue that there is quite a bit of food here that doesn't even appear to be real [He's never known processed food before] I suppose the only advice I could impart would be to avoid eating anything neon and if you can eat fruits, vegetables, meats there are certain combinations that are rather enjoyable. My homeland was famous for fruits, vegetables, seafood, spices, and herbs, pasta so I can recommend some of these things to add to your diet.

Eat a grape, that should silence the naysayers.

[superbia]

Very apt analogy. I do not really have to eat for health, I will never gain weight or suffer from losing it, nor do I have to worry about health risks as humans do. I solely wish to eat for taste.

[also he really just wants to be let back in his favorite bakery that he was temporarily banned from until he broadened his horizons]

I have never experienced seafood before. What would you suggest on that front? As far as grapes go, I would gladly eat one just to taste them. I've never had one.

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[spah]

I know a decent diner on Level 2. Standard diner grubs and a lot of neon flamingos, if either of them's your thing, but it's homey in it's own way.

You ever had country-fried steak?

[superbia]

To be quite honest, I have no clue what my "thing" is. You can fry a steak?[?????????????????????????????????????????????????????]

[badluckblues]

now what kind of fool would lie to you like that

don't listen to any of these assholes pizza is great. you can put the vegetables on it.

[superbia]

It is adequate, as far as meals go. [it's fuckin dELICIOUS] To be honest, though, I did not realize how much pizza my brother and I have consumed until I saw the amount of boxes in the trash. A change of scenery is due, i feel.

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[prizeneck]

don't be so quick to diss fast food like that
it's not as unhealthy if you keep it varied

hear people have suggested ramen already
tempura as a side or an add on is a usually a good call if you want something more substantial

[superbia]

[vergil just assumes when he reads 'hear' that this guy just means 'read' because language is weird like that]

Tempura? Fast food or healthy food makes no difference to me. I'll take recommendations for either. It's not as if I have to worry about gaining weight.

[or having bad cholesterol]

[bratworth]

Pizza and coffee would suffice. They are both rather broad categories.

( That being said... )

Have you tried pasta and tea yet?

[superbia]

As I have been told. I am not likely to give up coffee anytime soon, though, despite what other things I may grow to like.

I did eat spaghetti as a child [then he stopped eating for about 20+ years??????] and I have never tried tea. Is it superior in anyway to coffee? And what other pasta dishes would you suggest?

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[forall]

If you like hearty meals, beef stew's a must.

I'm still trying to figure out what most of the places around here are, though, so I'm not sure if any of the restaurants here serve it.

[superbia]

It does sound simple and inviting. Perhaps I can make it, if no establishments serve it in Lunatia. Do you have a recipe?

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[hymnals]

I mean, you can subsist on pizza and coffee, but you'd probably feel better if you didn't.

I'd teach you about cooking if you're really interested, though.

[superbia]

I could also survive off of nothing but water for the rest of my life, as well, but that is by no means exciting.

Yes. I have no qualms with simply eating take-out for the rest of my time here, but I would rather learn a skill to retain when we finally leave. Especially given how much free time we have.

[vanum]

ain't nothing wrong with pizza it's got all the food groups
bread, cheese, meat, vegetables all of them!

[superbia]

I am by no means an expert, but I am positive "cheese" and "bread" are not food groups. [meat and vegetables sounds right tho] Pizza is fine, Dante, though it wouldn't kill us to try something different.

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[bloodisthicker]

There's a ludicrous amount of good places to get food around here. My advice is that you can basically never go wrong with some kind of dumpling. You just put meat or vegetables or cheese or all of the above into dough and fry it up or boil it and it's amazing.

[superbia]

That seems to be the most popular food choice among us here, besides noodles. I will be trying them first, by the by. Are there any resturants in particular you stamp with your seal of approval?

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[wearingguess]

The most delicious dish in the world I am from is an aromatic herb stew made with beans, shellfish, and chicken!
I have no idea how to make it.

[superbia]

I suppose I will try to find it, then.

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[galatining]

Potatoes are always the best, no matter where you're from. But big helpings of those, any vegetable, bread and ale and you have a perfect meal there.

[superbia]

Ale? Is that a type of alcohol or your colloquial term for it? It sounds quite the hearty meal, though, and I do find I enjoy freshly baked bread.

[gwenhwyfar]

[ Gwen is just going to take this more seriously than she should. OH, WELL. ]

we hunt and grow our own food where i come from

why are you asking
are you hungry?

[superbia]

It it less a physical hunger I wish to satisfy and more a mental one. I spent many years unable to try things because I so wished. This is an exercise in choice.

[also he's just tired of pizza]

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[princessascended]

You can't go wrong with fruit. Sweet, tangy, berry, citrus, it's all great. I'm especially fond of pineapple and strawberries.

If you really want to make something that's delicious but pretty easy, just get four or five types of fruit, cut them all to pieces, and toss them together for a fruit salad!

Or you can mix them with other food types. Strawberry jam goes great on just about any type of bread, from your basic sandwich to topping a cake. And talking about pizza... ham and pineapple. Seriously, try it.

[superbia]

Pineapple is quite good by itself,I'll admit. I am not fond of it on pizza. A fruit salad sounds particularly enticing, though, after all the heavy meats and breads I've been eating. I will make just that. Thank you for the suggestion.

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[sanguinertia]

ok i'll agree on the coffee but pizza is TOTALLY fine to subsist on!

[superbia]

At this point, I am starting to agree with the owner of the bakery who told me otherwise. If there are so many different foods out there to enjoy, why limit myself to pizza?

[clickreload]

Most people would be dead from a diet like that.

There seem to be plenty of places around here, depends on the variety you'd like to give a try. I would give specific recommendations but food is more of a necessity than a past time for me.