Cooking in his free time
RW Abbey: Kitchen
This is a long, narrow room with five large fireplaces set into one wall, and two equally large wood burning iron stoves set against the opposite wall. Several small, rectangular tables rest in here, but there are no chairs available. The rest of the wallspace is taken up by an entire array of shelves, cupboards, and counters which hold the day-to-day cooking supplies and utensils. The kitchen is clean and well maintained, and more recent efforts have been made toward organization of the cooking ware.
On the wall just right of the door leading into Great Hall is a neatly penned chart, which lists the names of beasts assigned to cooking duty as well as the dates and times they are scheduled. A small note above the chart urges residents to volunteer for at least a slot or two a week.
The light from the windows is bright and cheerful. This room is rather warm due to the ovens being used, and at times can get quite uncomfortable.
Exits/Entrances:
[G]reat [H]all [Wine] Cellar [Sc]ullery
[C]avern [H]ole [Pan]try [La]rder
[Ki]tchen [P]ath
Caleb is in the kitchens, helping the cooks, well sort of..he already helped cut up some veggies and get out some needed spices, right now he has his free time and he uses it to make some pumpkin bread.
Benar strolls in from outside, pausing to shake water off his habit and push back his damp hood. "Ugh the weather has turned foul today," he mutters with a disgruntled squeak
Caleb looks over and waves "Ello Abbot Benar, you ok today?" He then turns back to take some pumpkin bread out of the oven, he has made 2 loafs of it and smiles, one he adds a little honey on top and the other he leaves alone. He always seems to be making something on his own as a couple weeks ago he made a couple apple and pear pies that turned out very well. “I made something that may be good for the feast or well..anytime in fall really"
Benar says, "Oh Caleb good morning, I am well thank you, I just got caught in the rain on the way back from the kiln." he wanders over and takes a look, "What is it you have made?""
Caleb smiles "Pumpkin bread, I made some last night and a couple beasts tried it and said it was good. I..sort of like to cook in my free time, it's fun and enjoyable"
Benar says, "Well cooking is an admirable pass time Caleb, I am not very good at it myself. I am more geared toward making things then baking/""
Caleb nods "Would you like to try some of the Pumpkin bread, I have one that’s plain and one with just a tiny bit of honey on top." He smiles "I also helped chop some veggies for soup later and I help get out some other items as well when I am in here."
Benar says, "Ah not for me Caleb, I am afraid Pumpkin is one of the things I just cannot stand." he shakes his head, "Everyone wants to serve me pumpkin at this time of year but well it just isn't nice.""
Caleb frowns, but only briefly as he seems to be thinking, "What do you like? I could maybe make a pie or bread, a pasty of something you do like and you could try it instead. Sorry I didn't know about you disliking pumpkin flavor"
Benar says, "Oh no need to say sorry Caleb, it is just a thing I do not like, there was no way for you to know. What I really like is Hazelnut and Nutmeg.""
Caleb hmms "I could try and do something with Hazelnuts maybe, some sort of tart maybe or a fruit tart with hazelnuts added."
Benar says, "Oooh a hazelnut treacle tart would be delicious""
Caleb nods "I could try and make those, maybe in a couple days and if they turn out good, it could be one of the things at the Fall feast. I know that’s soon and I plan to help the best I can with the Fall Feast"
Benar says, "Well do let me know Caleb, I would love to see how they turn out. You are certainly impressing Lacota with your work.""
Caleb smiles "Well I love cooking and trying to learn of new things to cook and trying to make things and learn what I can. I also help out other places as well. I helped in the orchards a little off and on."
Benar says, "Well Caleb I will leave you to cook, I am just going to head upstairs and change out of these wet clothes"
Caleb nods, "Hopefully it won’t rain too long or rain for the fall feast "
Benar says, "Well if it rains we can always hold it in the Great Hall"
Cheerful whistling can be heard from Great Hall, and soon enough, Lee strolls into the Kitchen. "'Ello, Caleb, 'ow are ye today?" He also waves to the Abbot before he departs. "Rain? Bah, rain is good! Otters love rain."
Caleb shrugs "Rain is ok sometimes sir and sometimes it’s not. not good for any long walks though"
Lee hmms. "Ye got a point there, Lad. Still, rain is important."
Caleb nods and gets back to helping in the kitchens.
