Chapter 157
Author: IEL
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I chuckled at the curious expressions on their faces. "Well, it's a technique I learned from my world. It's called 'shaking' or 'mixing' in cooking. By vigorously shaking or mixing the ingredients, it helps to distribute the flavors more evenly and enhances the overall taste."

I demonstrated the technique by taking a spoonful of the dish and vigorously shaking it in my mouth, savoring the explosion of flavors. The female knights looked intrigued and, following suit, opened their mouths and shook the food inside. Their eyes widened in surprise as the flavors burst on their taste buds.

"Wow, it really does make a difference!" exclaimed one of the knights, her face lighting up with delight.

"It's like the flavors come alive in your mouth," added another, nodding in agreement.

The party members, who had been observing the exchange, couldn't help but join in the fun. They opened their mouths, imitating the shaking motion, and soon, laughter filled the air as they experienced the unique
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