He gave her quick instructions on how to operate both appliances while Adam peered at every single knick-knack in the kitchen—and there sure were a lot of them. She hoped that he wasn't touching anything. Some of the figurines looked old and fragile. "There's no microwave in the cottage. Feel free to use this one if you like. There are a few pots and pans—mostly cast iron. If you know how to use them they are the best for cooking. I know that when I first started cooking on them I burnt up everything." Stella smiled enjoying the way he talked and the sound of his country accent. "You do a lot of cooking?" He nodded. "Not much else to eat around these parts if you don't cook it. There are a few restaurants but they're mostly down the hill. But there is a decent grocery store if you don't

