“Well, they’re not imported from Krina—they’re grown right here, in Lenkarda and our other Centers—but we did bring the seeds from our planet.”
“I’d love to try them,” Mia said earnestly. She was an adventurous eater and loved to taste new things. Thanks to her Polish heritage, Mia had grown up eating foods that were not normally part of the standard American diet, and she now had an open mind when it came to enjoying different cuisines.
Korum grinned, looking pleased by her enthusiasm. Taking a few things out of the refrigerator, he quickly chopped up some strange-looking plants and roots and put everything in a pot to cook.
“How do you usually cook here?” she asked him, watching his actions with fascination. “I can’t imagine you use all these appliances normally...”
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