Posted Aug. 25, 2022, 1:56 p.m. by Lieutenant Commander Mathys Ducote (Chief Engineer) (Janice B.)
Posted by Lieutenant Siennadye Nox (Counselor) in Holodeck 1- Cooking up a Conversation
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Mathys Ducote (Chief Engineer) in Holodeck 1- Cooking up a Conversation
Posted by Lieutenant Siennadye Nox (Counselor) in Holodeck 1- Cooking up a Conversation
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She looked more in depth at the recipe for a crawfish broil and then nodded. It seemed easy enough and looked delicious. “Alright. I like spice, but I hear Cajun food can be quite hot. How spicy do you want to make it?”
Nox, CNS
“How hot can you handle?” Mathys replied in a thick accent, accepting her question as a challenge.
She thought about it and smiled. “Middle to hot. Perhaps don’t completely burn my face off.”
“Can you get the dutch oven from the cabinet? It’s pre-seasoned so it adds more favor.”
She nodded and turned, looking through a few cabinets until she found the dutch oven. She pulled it out and placed it on the counter near the oven.
The man then reached into the fridge and pulled out a large package of yellow, red, and orange peppers. They were small and plump.
“Heat isn’t everything in cooking. If I didn’t want you to enjoy the flavor, I would just offer you a reaper pepper on a plate and call it a day. Cajun cooking has to have heat and flavor or it’s not enjoyable.”
He offered her a small pepper from the pack. “Let’s start with what people called a Cajun Belle pepper. Mild kick, but a sweet tang to go with it. It’s pretty good raw.”
-CE, Mathys Ducote
“I would say that is true for all cooking. The combination of flavors should be better than the ingredients by themselves.” She plucked the pepper from his offered hand and took a bite. His estimation of the flavor and heat were accurate to her own read of flavor. That meant good things for their partnership in making the meal. She nodded.
“I like that. The sweet is unexpected in a pepper. Should we cut these up then? Diced or sliced?”
Nox, CNS
“Good, means the rest will be no problem,” Mathys took the pot and filled it up, reaching less than a third to the top. As he pushed it over to the stove, he continued.
“Okay, cut them into fourths. Put them in a pile with the corn, green peppers, white onions, and garlic. Slice some lemons into half. I know where the season and vinegar is.” With a little bit of guidance the pair managed to collect and prepare the pot, letting the food cook on the stove.
After about ten minutes, they could add the sausage and corn to cool.
Working together had been easy, though Sienna had to wonder if he was on his best behavior or if this was simply the person he was. The smells filled the kitchen, as they often do and she smiled, taking a long breath in through her nose to enjoy the scent.
“So, how am I faring so far? I hope I don’t seem too crazy for duty.” Mathys teased.
-CE, Mathys Ducote
She grinned and shook her head. “Jury is still out. You seem to work well with others in an environment you are comfortable in. Self evaluation? How do you do in emergencies?”
Nox, CNS
As the food boiled in the pot, Mathys leaned back on the counter. His thumb and forefinger rubbed his chin in a thoughtful gesture. A moment of silence passed before he spoke up.
“In my personal opinion, I believe I’m able to problem solve and perform in intense situations. I served aboard the USS Dresden for a time which has some interesting missions.”
He let the example settle before he smirked and added.
“We can always test it here if you’re still not convinced. The holodeck is ideal for this, don’t you think?”
-CE, Mathys Ducote
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