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I stared at the loaves in disbelief. They were fine, perfect really, except for the burned areas. Did he mean for me to have them? He must have. Because there they were at my feet. Before anyone could witness what had happened I shoved the …
Lets set the Scene… Katniss has just taken her sister’s spot and is saying her goodbyes to the most important people in her life, for probably the last time. Then her competitor’s Father comes to wish her luck… The baker sits awkwardly on the edge …
“So Katniss, the Capital must be quite a change from District 12. What’s Impressed you most since you arrived here?” asks Caesar. He tells her to be honest and then “The Lamb Stew” I get out Caesar laughs and vaguely I realize some of the audience has joined in. “the one with the Dried Plums” asks Caesar. “Oh, I eat it by the bucketful.” (pg 127, The Hunger Games)
Life is very different in the Hunger Games than our life is. AND Katniss’s life in District 12 is much different than the life of those in the Capitol. One of the best things she has ever ate and is most impressed by is this Dried Plum Lamb Stew which is served to her on the train while on the way to the Capitol. Continue reading Katniss’s Hunger Games Lamb Stew
The Hunger Games will be out on DVD in 1 Week! I have dubbed this “Hunger Games Week” here at Teacher by Day – Chef by Night. Each post this week will be some food as mentioned in The Hunger Games (and from the Unofficial …
I am sorry that I did not prepare a delicious new S’mores Treat for you today. 🙁 To make it up to you AND to tempt your taste buds, I have created a round-up of some great ways that you can celebrate National S’mores Day …
Sometimes some of the best foods come together without much thought or preparation.
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… and you get the picture! Continue reading Peaches & Cream Pudding Pie