I am also patchy online, given my daughter's current condition. :(

Thank you for your comments and feedback/critique. I am experimenting with the inclusion of recipes in the story, so that they form part of the tapestry that is Mirra's world.

I wll probably tweak the story again and place the recipes somewhere, in the Appendix or something. But as I have said, it's an experiment.

I tried using orange peel and nutmeg. They really added a tasty and citrusy edge to the stew. ;)