Chương 172: Chapter 155. Royal Taste Test

It's been 3 days since I told everyone who worked in the house that they could call me by name when in private. So far, only Jim, Janet and Ellie have called me by name. Today, however, I leave Paradise. Not for long mind you, I just need to visit Warrick today. I'll also be bringing ice cream and cheeses with me. The 2 that were already completed and the 3rd, which Jim was able to complete yesterday. I was shocked when I tasted it, real, authentic mozzarella cheese.

With that, the 3 cheeses I wanted to make at first are complete. I can't thank Jim enough, truly. The guy has been working incredibly hard these past few weeks. I asked if he wanted anything for all of his hard work, his reply surprised me." I just want My Family and I to always have a job here in Paradise. What they are, I'll leave it to your discretion Matthew." After I thanked Jim for his hard work, I took a few small blocks of the 2 cheeses that were finished and 2 small balls of the mozzarella cheese.

That, along with the ice cream should be enough." Are you sure we can't come with you?" Ruby asked me about not being able to take anyone with me. I asked my own question." Even if I could, do you really want to come? I mean, I'm just going to sit and show Warrick and Aqua the ice cream and cheese. Then talk about any updates since the last report. So, things like how there's 8 farms now or how renovations have gotten completed to around 28%.

If you're worried about my safety, I'm literally stepping from the Portal right into Warrick's Office. If anyone were to try anything, between Warrick, Aqua and me... Well, I'd wish them good luck before we fought."" I guess when you put it like that..." Seems Ruby thought my visit to Blackstone would be more exciting. Emily on the other hand, seems to be more curious about the meeting from my explanation to Ruby just now.

Sarah and Anna are used to this by now, but they're still dissatisfied with the fact they can't come with me. Given the amount of Tempering I've been able to do and the Quality of my mana from it, I should be able to bring them with me next time as long as I do the same amount of training before the next report. For now though, it was just me. Paula opened the Portal for me, and I walked through it. I said goodbye to everyone before closing the Portal. I stepped from the Portal into Warrick's office.

I saw an expectant Aqua sitting right next to Warrick. Then I looked to my left, and I was greeted by a familiar face." Crest! Long time no see!"" The same to you, John! Oh! I guess I should call you "Matthew" now?"" No, "John" is fine, just don't let anyone else know about my actual name."" Can do, Kid!" Crest's ears wiggled as we spoke to each other. It was good to see him after so long.

He's been so busy running the Army that I haven't spoken to him properly since the day he had to leave after training all of us. As I spoke, I remembered that I had all of this food in my hand. A gallon of ice cream and all of the cheese on top of it. I placed it on the small table in the room and it drew the attention of the 3 people in the room." Is that the "ice cream" you told us about last time, John?" I nodded my head to Warrick's question.

I then separated the cheese from the top of the ice cream container and began to explain." This here is something called cheese. it's a savory and salty kind of food. It goes great with meat or bread, or for making a sandwich. First, I guess we should try the ice cream? Do you happen to have any bowls and spoons per chance?" /CREAK. / Just as I asked the question about the bowls, the door opened. It was Trish carrying a tray with bowls, plates, knives, forks and spoons. Everything I would need for the showcase.

You might be reading a stolen copy. Visit Royal Road for the authentic version." Trish, you really are a great Maid." To my compliment, Trish flashed a proud smile. However, unlike a Maid, after she handed out the plates, bowls and utensils. Trish neatly held her own bowl and spoon. Obviously, she also has been looking forward to this new dessert. Probably from Aqua talking about it, no doubt... I take an ice cream scooper I had on the lid of the ice cream and began to dish out scoops to empty bowls.

Starting with Warrick and Aqua of course. I dished out all 3 flavors to everyone and began to speak to them." These are the 3 basic flavors of ice cream from my world. While they're great on their own, you can also add toppings to it."" Is that what that "cheese" is for?" Aqua asked a question with curiosity filling her voice. I was weirded out by the idea she proposed."

While there are people who like having salty food with their ice cream, from what I've seen, a type of potato from my world called a "potato chip". And a type of baked bread called a "pretzel" the only time I've heard about cheese being used with ice cream is when it's made into a dish called "cheesecake", but the ice cream is used as a topping for the cheesecake instead of the other way around."" Can you make this "cheesecake"?" Aqua, who was excited at the idea of a new kind of cake, asked the natural question."

Currently no, but once a few products are made from milk, I'll be able to."" Do you have people actively working on the products you need?" I nodded to Aqua's words. The lab team is now looking over a few different products I told them about, from cheeses and different ice cream flavors, to both cream cheese and sour cream. which are the 2 last ingredients I need to make cheesecake. However, those are things for the future, what's important is the food now."

I do have people actively working on a bunch of things, including what's needed for cheesecake. But today is a day for ice cream and the cheeses. Trust me, cheesecake is nice, but there's a reason I wanted these 2 items made as fast as possible. Please, dig in!" With my announcement to start, Aqua and Trish were the first to dig into the ice cream. Warrick and Crest followed suit. I simply waited for them all to finish their bowls." This is surprisingly good!" Crest spoke in a joyful manner."

I can't believe it took this long for someone to make this here in Gaia." Warrick nearly shouted after swallowing his first spoonful of ice cream. Along with the smile on his face, his voice had a happy tone to his voice. /Clack... Clack... / For Aqua and Trish, their opinion of ice cream was easy to tell, they didn't even offer any impressions they just went to the container and scooped out a 2nd helping." I see you both are big fans."

To my words, Aqua and Trish both nodded their heads with a calm look in their eyes, which was betrayed by their stuffed cheeks that made them look like squirrels when they ate. As I was laughing at them, Warrick spoke to me." So, John, what about the other items you have?"" Oh, these are 3 different cheeses. The mildest of the cheeses is probably this cheddar cheese. The sharpest is probably this parmesan cheese. In the middle of these 2 is the mozzarella cheese.

While they're fine on their own, I like them as components in other dishes."" What kind of dishes?" Trish asked me this question, obviously curious of the flavor of these cheeses." The dishes I'm thinking of are more or less, junk food from my world."" Junk food?" Aqua wondered what that term applied to." Yes, junk food, basically food that in large doses are bad for you. Granted, this doesn't mean cheese is bad for you, there are healthy amounts of cheese you can have.

As for the junk food, it's such stuff as having the cheese deep fried in oil or using the cheese with a type of food called pasta. Again, cheese is a more salty and savory type of food than the sweet and creamy flavor of ice cream. I'd suggest having it by itself first, before thinking about adding it to anything." With my words done. Everyone tried the 3 cheeses.

Everyone had their favorites, but in the end, they all wanted to try the dishes I described, from pizza to macaroni and cheese or mozzarella sticks, all of them caused their mouths to drool at the thought of trying them. Aqua and Trish's attitudes calmed down as I mentioned too much of the food can wind up making an inactive person fat. I felt a little bad about how their demeanor change. Maybe I should try to make a low-calorie kind of ice cream?" Well, this has been enlightening.

We've enjoyed the foods you've brought; I'll share the rest with Zack and Gabby. I'm sure they'd be happy to have some more of your food. Also, he has put in a request for more of the vegetables and pickles you gave him last time. /BANG! / Speak of the Demon, Zack had entered the room by flinging the door open. He seemed almost scared as he brusquely walked up to Warrick, his words drawing attention to the scroll in his hand." Warrick! The Dark Elves have sent an Official Request to you!"

Everyone in the room froze at the revelation of what Zack's words meant.