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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!

[pidgeypidge]

I see no issue with living on pizza and coffee.

[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. ]

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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.

[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]

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.

[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.

[superbia]

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

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

[codecmoment]

Oh, you're thinking of European food! Like Italian stuff. No, this is more east Asian stuff. Like ramen and pho!

The sign looks like this:


I'll send you the address now. (´ ∀ ` *)
[attached: prismamaps-sendnoodz-address]

[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.

[stabbersinyerfambles]

[ Yeah...yeah! ]

so you take some kind of meat and mix it with things to make it taste even better then you wrap that in a thin layer of dough and fry it

you can steam them too but the fried ones are easier to eat with hands

[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.

[wireable]

It can be, although the ramen shops back home would be dedicated to just types of Ramen and not other noodles. It doesn't surprise me it's prevalent; the noodles don't require a lot of ingredients to make, and the broth can be made and kept days in advance.

[ he includes a couple of the ones he does like, noting that one of them also sells barbecued meat. ]

For teas you could have with cream or milk, I would probably go with a black tea like Earl Grey, assam, or wakoucha. Or 'breakfast blends', but you would want to go to a tea shop to sample them.

I like green tea, but it usually doesn't require much in it, if anything.

[superbia]

[.......................................well at least the name was clever]

I've spent many years [in dusty libraries and other realms and also hell] working too much. Despite traveling, I have not had the opportunity to taste any culture's food in-depth.

But I thank you. I do hope it is as good as you say.

[superbia]

Amazing what can be done with meat, vegetables, and dough.

[it's almost like.................................pizza]

Is there a certain type of meat? It sounds quite easy to make.

[pidgeypidge]

[She can practically feel Hunk's judgemental stare as she's typing this.]

Some people have no sense of humor.

That said, I have to admit that the food around here is a lot better than I was expecting. And trying new things can't hurt, right?

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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.

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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?

[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.

[stabbersinyerfambles]

pork is used alot but anything would work

[ If Cehd'ra knew what pizza was and how similar he'd probably have tried to suggest something else. ]

where i came from id had fish and chicken

beef works too but that was harder to get and pricy

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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]

[youre speakin to one of them pidge]

Despite my first impressions [that he still maintains no matter how nice and welcoming this place is] Lunatia seems to be a rather advanced society. It's no surprise their food culture has evolved with them.

One would hope so. I have heard food allergies are a possibility for humans, though, so perhaps they should try new things in moderation.

[superbia]

After the amount of pork, beef, and chicken I've consumed, I believe trying fish for a while may be in order. There are, at least, many types of those.

[superbia]

I see. I will keep this in mind for future tasting.

[why the fucK ARE THERE SO MANY TYPES OF NOODLES?????]

I know of Earl Grey and green tea, but not assam or wakoucha. Do you drink green tea solely for the taste? I have heard it is extremely beneficial for one's health.

[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.