Wasn’t that too fast!?
"Hmm..."
As we delved into the documents, most of the information focused on the types of spices imported into Doristan Kingdom, annual import volumes, and price fluctuations.
There was hardly any essential information about Samonar's home cooking or court cuisine.
"This is quite challenging."
"Oh, this document seems to list the menu served to the envoy, along with their reactions."
"Let me see that!"
The document Mariel-chan handed me detailed the menu served to the envoy and their reactions to the food.
The dishes presented were a series of heavy, greasy meals that are commonly considered delicacies in our country.
The reactions? The envoy barely touched the food, taking only a bite or two. I understand exactly how they felt.
I remember my initial reaction when my past life's memories returned—it was almost nauseating.
Isn't this likely the main issue?
If we simply served lighter dishes, they might actually enjoy the food.
Continuing to read the document, my attention was drawn to the section on meat dishes.
For the meat dishes, they had served a steak heavily seasoned with spices from Samonar.
Another dish was a greasy cream stew with melted butter, which was mostly untouched, but the steak, although not entirely finished, was eaten more than the other dishes.
"Judging by this, our traditional heavy dishes are a complete miss."
"Yeah, those are a bit much for anyone, honestly."
"They did eat the spicy steak, though..."
"If they like spicy food, how about serving curry?"
Mariel-chan looked at me with a look of realization.
"Curry, huh... But that's a closely guarded family recipe. I can't share it with the royal chefs."
Besides, if they ended up liking curry too much and the supply of herbs and spices from Samonar to Doristan was cut off, the Ellisfeed family might face public backlash.
"So, no curry... Hmm."
There are other spicy dishes besides curry, like Thai or Sichuan cuisine, which also use plenty of spices.
"What should I do..."
As I looked up at the ceiling in contemplation, Miria, who had just brought in some tea, pulled a box out from under the wagon.
"Um, this box arrived with the documents, but it was left in the kitchen, so I brought it here."
"Oh, what could it be?"
Could it be a collection of spices from Samonar?
Feeling a bit excited, I opened the box and, as expected, it was filled with spices and other ingredients.
"Oh, this is..."
Mariel-chan took out a carefully sealed jar and opened the lid.
"... That smell! Could it be..."
As I leaned in closer to Mariel-chan, I recognized the familiar scent from my past life.
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