Flavors Far-Flung, Ep. 8

Detective Jol Solas of the Intergalactic Police Force here with your updates on the search for Faelan Wo. Good news: We’ve had a breakthrough in the case. One of the thugs who fought with the crew of the freighter Jukular was found in a nearby hospital being treated for blaster fire wounds. Through my careful questioning, he admitted to the crime and gave us the name of the gang. Unfortunately, I am not at liberty to foreclose that name at present. We tracked the gang down to one of their most-used hideouts. Unfortunately, they had vacated the premises mere moments before. One of them had even left a jefu-cake in the oven, which had caught fire and filled the apartment with smoke, perhaps by design.

There were signs that a Civret was being held captive in one of the back rooms. Claw-marks, tufts of fur, and a small pool of blood. The blood was not—I repeat—the blood was NOT a positive match for Faelan. If I were to guess, I’d say she’s still causing them plenty of trouble. I wouldn’t be surprised to find them only for Faelan to walk out with the gang in handcuffs, wondering where we’ve been.

I am confident that forensics will find some further clue that can help us discover the gang’s whereabouts.

If anyone has any information that might be of use to the investigation, please reach out via the holotab at the bottom of this periodical.

As per the editor’s request, I have a new recipe for you. Like the last recipe, it’s not fancy, but it’s tasty. I grew up eating a lot of rough grains, so this treat uses leftover rough grains, either from dinner or the night before.

Sweet Rough Grains

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked rough grains (white rice)
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • Raisins

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine cooked rice, milk, sugar, and salt.
  2. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, for about 15 to 20 minutes until thick and creamy.
  3. Stir in butter, vanilla, and cinnamon, and raisins.

Serve warm or chilled.

Interested in learning more about the universe this food tourism blog takes place in? Check out The Wolf Who Stands Watch, the first novella in The Emberlight Archive.