Though it had been a spur-of-the-moment decision, anyone who could be rated a master chef among a witch race where [Photographic Memory] was commonplace naturally possessed deep and formidable skill. As a result, the dinner Jiang Han had not particularly been looking forward to became exceptionally lavish.
"Appetizer: Dinglan-style escargots au gratin. The filling is made with mashed potatoes from the unique Dinglan Golden Kingdom, fresh cream, and butter. Paired with Golden Kingdom red wine, the umami, saltiness, and creamy flavor burst forth all at once. It's my favorite combination."
Though Sophia usually looked like the sort of devoted daughter of A Lin who made people worry, once she reached the dining table, wearing an apron printed with chibi shark-ghosts, she shone brilliantly.
In an instant, she went from an ordinary Ghost Witch, an ordinary devoted daughter of A Lin, into someone utterly dependable.
"Escargots au gratin are a very interesting dish."
She untied her apron and sat down.
"Among witches, our master chefs often have unusual recipes and extra ideas they want to put into practice. But escargots au gratin are different. Nearly every master chef handles snails in the same way. Cat Sheffield, the world's finest Giant Cat executive chef, uses red wine, butter, minced garlic, truffle oil, and a little parsley to season them in advance. And the finest witch executive chefs use similar combinations."
"Does that mean all roads lead to the same destination?" Jiang Han raised her wineglass, a gentle smile on her face.
"No." Sophia also raised her glass, wearing a sweet closed-lip smile as she swirled the wine. "It means we are fortunate enough to be eating an appetizer that can no longer be faulted or improved upon in the culinary world."
A delicious dinner.
A flavor that even witches found satisfying.