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Community Center Class: Beyond Cup Noodle; Thursday Evening [09/30].
Well, the confidence that Ignis had gained in this class when they had explored potatoes was completely demolished by last week's forrays into eggs, but hopefully, this next kitchen staple would prove that his confidence was not completely lost and there was still hope for his hapless wayward chefs after all.
"Good evening, everyone," Ignis nodded to them all. "I hope you've all had a very good week, and that you're ready for your next step in your journeys to discover simple ingredients and steps that can be taken away from convenience meals and into a healthier diet regardless of time, resources, or..." Why, yes, that was a very meaningful pause there, "skill. So far, we have explored pastas, sauses, potatoes and eggs, to....varying degrees of success, and today, I would like to spend one more class exploring yet another staple ingredient that is used in a variety of different cuisines, is invaluable for its ability to pack a lot of vital nutrition in a small yet versitile container, and offers a variety of options when it comes to flavors, dishes, and meals. I am talking, of course, about none other than beans."
He could practically hear Noctis's groans of dispair all the way from Insomnia.
"This planet," Ignis continued, "offers up an impressive array of beans"...which meant that the class was about to hear about several of them right now, but don't worry. He limited himself to only some of the more popular and familiar ones, but if you'd ever wanted to be able to list at least eighteen different variety of beans before today, you were in luck!
"Now, when it comes to cooking with beans, as with most things, fresh is always best. And since there isn't much to cooking from a can, we will naturally be focusing on using fresh beans today. Though it isn't strictly necessary, your beans will cook more evenly and faster if you soak the dry beans before cooking them, which can be a lengthly processs, but will ensure the best result. I know this class emphasises on ease and convenience, but one can very easily set their beans to soak one day so that they are ready to be cooked the next. Sometimes, all it takes to diversify your quick-eating habits is just a little bit of foresight and planning.
"I went ahead and took the liberty of pre-soaking all of our beans for us, so that they are at peak preparedness for you to work with them today, though, at least. So take a moment, choose your bean wisely, and we'll begin by draining and rinsing them off before turning to the stove..."
Which naturally lead into the expected detailed explaination of tending to your beans properly while cooking them, which a natural digression into various suggestions for seasoning and dishes to incorperate them into once they are finished, and then, once that was done, Ignis would also touch on using a pressure cooker, since a key componant of the class was, indeed, that they were quite often pressed for time.
"And that's it!" he concluded. "Simple, healthful, and hopefully delicious, the mighty bean is not to be trifled with and makes for an excellent addition to any meal. Let me know if you have any questions, and, if not, I'll let you all loose on the beans and let's see what you can come up with."
"Good evening, everyone," Ignis nodded to them all. "I hope you've all had a very good week, and that you're ready for your next step in your journeys to discover simple ingredients and steps that can be taken away from convenience meals and into a healthier diet regardless of time, resources, or..." Why, yes, that was a very meaningful pause there, "skill. So far, we have explored pastas, sauses, potatoes and eggs, to....varying degrees of success, and today, I would like to spend one more class exploring yet another staple ingredient that is used in a variety of different cuisines, is invaluable for its ability to pack a lot of vital nutrition in a small yet versitile container, and offers a variety of options when it comes to flavors, dishes, and meals. I am talking, of course, about none other than beans."
He could practically hear Noctis's groans of dispair all the way from Insomnia.
"This planet," Ignis continued, "offers up an impressive array of beans"...which meant that the class was about to hear about several of them right now, but don't worry. He limited himself to only some of the more popular and familiar ones, but if you'd ever wanted to be able to list at least eighteen different variety of beans before today, you were in luck!
"Now, when it comes to cooking with beans, as with most things, fresh is always best. And since there isn't much to cooking from a can, we will naturally be focusing on using fresh beans today. Though it isn't strictly necessary, your beans will cook more evenly and faster if you soak the dry beans before cooking them, which can be a lengthly processs, but will ensure the best result. I know this class emphasises on ease and convenience, but one can very easily set their beans to soak one day so that they are ready to be cooked the next. Sometimes, all it takes to diversify your quick-eating habits is just a little bit of foresight and planning.
"I went ahead and took the liberty of pre-soaking all of our beans for us, so that they are at peak preparedness for you to work with them today, though, at least. So take a moment, choose your bean wisely, and we'll begin by draining and rinsing them off before turning to the stove..."
Which naturally lead into the expected detailed explaination of tending to your beans properly while cooking them, which a natural digression into various suggestions for seasoning and dishes to incorperate them into once they are finished, and then, once that was done, Ignis would also touch on using a pressure cooker, since a key componant of the class was, indeed, that they were quite often pressed for time.
"And that's it!" he concluded. "Simple, healthful, and hopefully delicious, the mighty bean is not to be trifled with and makes for an excellent addition to any meal. Let me know if you have any questions, and, if not, I'll let you all loose on the beans and let's see what you can come up with."
Sign In - Beyond Cup Noodle, 09/30.
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Listen to the Lecture - Beyond Cup Noodle, 09/30.
Ignis, of course, has tried to keep it short and sweet; he has not succeeded in this, and still has plenty more to say about the mighty bean if anyone has any further questions.
He is also a little nervous about a pressure cooker being anywhere near at least one of his students, but, well, sometimes, one must take certain risks...
Class Activity: Beans - Beyond Cup Noodle, 09/30.
Ignis is also usually quite encouraging of creativity and experimentation, but honestly, with this lot, he's just hoping they manage to make it through without making some sort of impressive, potentially physics-defying mess.
Re: Class Activity: Beans - Beyond Cup Noodle, 09/30.
To the surprise of no one he had also never used a pressure cooker before but how Goose managed to set off said pressure cooker so much that it exploded and beans went everywhere including, somehow, the ceiling was going to be a mystery for the ages.
“It uh … wasn’t meant to do that? Was it?” he said looking up at the ceiling.
Re: Class Activity: Beans - Beyond Cup Noodle, 09/30.
"No," he said dryly, hoping the community center was equipped with a particularly long-handledmop, "it is not. Perhaps it might be wise to take smaller steps, and see if we might accomplish beans for our plates with a regular pot before feeding the ceiling with the pressure cooker."
A beat.
"Although I'm sure the ceiling appreciates your consideration."
Re: Class Activity: Beans - Beyond Cup Noodle, 09/30.
The poor community centre was going to be lucky to still be standing after all of this.
Re: Class Activity: Beans - Beyond Cup Noodle, 09/30.
"Keep trying," he said. "After all, practice makes perfect."
His eyes drifted upward again.
"Or at least hopefully edible."
Re: Class Activity: Beans - Beyond Cup Noodle, 09/30.
A good bit of that confidence faded the moment he remember they were working with fresh beans and his experience had strictly been canned beans and ready rice. But dang it he was still going to give it a try...
"This does take a lot longer than just heating up a can doesn't it?" he muttered as he stood, impatiently waiting for the water to even start boiling.
Re: Class Activity: Beans - Beyond Cup Noodle, 09/30.
Talk to Ignis - Beyond Cup Noodle, 09/30.
OOC - Beyond Cup Noodle, 09/30.
Noctis' hatred of beeeeeans.
Gods bless.