S&L Podcast - #460 - Thimble's Kitchen
/We wrap up Legends and Lattes and have a great idea for a sequel involving Thimble doing a cooking show. Plus, we're getting a Twilight TV series? We’ll make our best guesses about that too. Finally, Veronica's thoughts on spotted dick.
WHAT ARE WE NOMMING?
Tom: Eggplant Caponata
Veronica: Incredible vegan Thai food
QUICK BURNS
Paul: The Philip K Dick award for distinguished SFF books that were originally published as a paperback awarded to The Extractionist by Kimberly Unger with special distinction given to Tade Thompson for The Legacy of Molly Southbourne
Jan: From LocusMag: The winners for the 2022 British Science Fiction Association (BSFA) Awards have been announced. The winner for best novel is City of Last Chances by Adrian Tchaikovsky
The book will feature a full-color dust jacket and chapter head illustration by John Jude Palencar. Bone-dog is on the cover! No sign of the demon chicken. Perhaps on an interior illustration."
BARE YOUR SWORD
Tamahome: I make a green juice based on Rhonda Patrick's super nutrient smoothie, using a nut milk bag. My mom won't drink it because of the green color, even though she likes the taste. It has kale, swiss chard (with stems), spinach, carrots, tomato, apple, and blueberries. Maybe with flax milk and avocado on the side.
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Jan: I laughed out loud when Tom and Veronica questioned what made those cookies "orcish" - because I wondered the same thing! ChatGPT's answer was a bit "meh" though:
Q: What makes those cookies orcish?
Ah, good question! The name "Orcish Oatmeal Cookies" is inspired by the cozy fantasy novel "Legends & Lattes" which features an orcish woman* opening a coffee shop. While the recipe itself is not necessarily traditional orcish cuisine, it's given that name to give a nod to the orcish character and to fit the theme of the book. Additionally, the use of oats in the recipe is a nod to the hearty and practical nature often associated with orcish culture in fantasy settings"
But maybe the Shields listening can come up with a way to make them Orcish!
* It knows that because I mentioned it in the prompt
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"Hi,
Wrathmark Creative is doing a Kickstarter campaign for Legends & Lattes-themed pins
Have til April 27th. Looks like there's some fun stuff if you're into pins.
In 2020 I discovered Cozie Mysteries, with all the craziness in the world they are nice to balance things out.
I've been enjoying Legends and Lattes but without even a murder tie things together like Veronica said I'm finding it hard to read at night.
I've switched to listing to it on my drive to and from work. I do enjoy all the cafe culture nods, it's nice to visit. I stopped going to the cafe when ice lattes hit close $5.00 USD.
It's nice to have a mellow book every now and then.
Best,
David
P.S. Below is a nacho recipe with hidden veggies
1lbs ground turkey (optional)
1 can of black olives
1 can diced green chiles, drained
1 can Rotel with Lime
Half an Onion chopped
2 cups chopped mushrooms
1 bell pepper chopped
1 bag or a bushel of spinach
1 bag tortilla chips
1 bag shredded colby jack or Mexican Cheese
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F
Brown turkey in the pan, remove the cook onions, mushrooms, bell pepper in the pan til soft then add brown turkey, add a can of green chilies and Rotel.
Let simmer for 5 minutes.
In a 9x13 pan, spray with non-stick spray, put a layer on tortilla chips down, spoon over part of the turkey mixture from the pan, and add some black olives, cheese, and lay of spinach.
Then add another layer of chips and repeat.
Cover with aluminum foil, cook in the oven for 30 minutes, remove foil, and added more cheese on top, put back in the oven uncovered for 5 minutes.
Let cool 5 minutes, and serve with sour cream or salsa optional."
BOOK OF THE MONTH DISCUSSION
Next book alert (kick off next episode)
Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky
WRAP UP
Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree
Lots of lattes but a bit light on the legends?
Wishes for a Sequel? (Spoilers, Obviously)
ADDENDUMS
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