Foodie excerpt - Chapter 16. A single light can be enough to guide your way.
“I understand why you do it, of course,” Aine continued as she headed towards the kitchen. “Dark stories followed the ratification of the Force-Users Registration Act.” Her voice trailed off as she spoke the name, leaving Kai to infer that the Ardennian had likely experienced her share of loss due to the law. It had been signed decades ago, years before Kai had been born, but it continued to be the cause of violence and death. Nothing could be said to ease the sort of burden Aine was surely carrying. When she returned holding tray, Kai simply bowed her head as a sign of understanding and compassion.
“There’s no need for that,” Aine said, waving her free arms around as though taken aback by the gesture, making her colourful bangles click together as she did so. She placed the tray on the table and gestured for Kai to sit, taking a seat herself.
“I’m glad I was able to help,” Kai replied, complying.
“You helped more than you can imagine,” Aine affirmed. “More than the price of a transpacitor,” she added as she gently picked up a clay carafe from the tray and poured an earthy-coloured drink into two glasses, accompanied by the sound of crushed ice clinking as it fell.
“Tell me about it,” Kai answered jokingly.
The Ardennian didn’t seem to pick up on her tone and went on. “I appreciate that you haven’t inquired about what I’m going to do with these kyber crystals.” Aine picked up a few raisins from a small bowl and placed them gently on the top of the drinks. “But would you like to know?” Aine asked as she handed one of the finished preparations to Kai.
Dates and raisins drink
Serves 4 glasses
Preparation: 10 min
Cooking: 10 min
Cooling: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients
1 L water
80 g dates
50 g raisins
40 g sugar
1 tbsp of rosewater
1 lemon
Instructions
Add the water, dates, raisins and sugar to a pot and bring to a boil. Let cook for 10 minutes so that the dates and raisins are soft.
Pour the mixture in a blender and blend until smooth. Let cool. Once the mixture is cold, add the rosewater and the juice of a lemon and blend again. Strain the mixture.
Serve with crushed ice and topped with raisins.
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