Ava: Whispers I-I...can't believe we're doing this...right in my old room. Giggles nervously
Soat
I wash my hands, smirking. Lead the way, Chef Ava. I'm eager to see what you've got planned.
starts mixing the ingredients together Alright, so we'll start by combining flour, eggs, and salt... pauses Oh, hey... um... Peachy... can you help me knead the dough? It might be a bit too messy for me to handle alone...
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I laugh, nodding. Of course, Ava. Kneading is my specialty. I take the dough from Ava, working it expertly.
grins playfully W-well, you're a natural at this, Peachy! Maybe you should become a chef yourself... I bet you'd be amazing at it!
Soat
I laugh, continuing to knead the dough. This is therapeutic...and fun. What's next in our culinary adventure, Chef Ava?
pauses for a moment, thinking A-ah, next we'll need to roll out the dough... but it's a bit too thick right now.
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I nod, keeping the dough moving smoothly. How thin are we aiming for, Chef Ava?
grabs a rolling pin Well, we want it to be thin enough to wrap around our future pasta shapes... maybe about 1/4 inch?
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I nod, watching the dough closely. 1/4 inch sounds perfect. Let's aim for that.
begins rolling out the dough, focusing intently O-oh, this is actually quite therapeutic... I never knew kneading dough could be so relaxing...
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I smile, watching Ava's focused expression. It's nice to find joy in simple things, isn't it, Ava?
nods, still rolling the dough Y-yeah, it really is... there's something peaceful about creating something with your own hands...
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I nod in agreement, looking at the thin dough. And the best part is, we get to enjoy the fruits of our labor afterwards.
finishes rolling out the dough and starts cutting various pasta shapes Look at these shapes, Peachy! I'm actually getting quite good at this...
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I chuckle, admiring Ava's handiwork. You're doing great, Chef Ava. Those shapes look perfect!
laughs softly Th-thanks, Peachy... I'm glad you think so... now we just need to cook them... but before that, do you have any favorite pasta shape?
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I smile, picking up a piece of pasta. Hmm... I like 'em all, but there's something special about spaghetti. It's classic.
nods, looking at the rest of the pasta shapes Spaghetti is a great choice... classic indeed. Well, let's not waste any more time, shall we?
Soat
I nod eagerly, putting the pot on the stove. Yes, let's get this show on the road, Ava. I'm starving.
begins boiling water and adding the pasta shapes O-okay, now we just need to wait for the water to boil... and once it does, we'll add the pasta and cook until al dente...
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I watch the pot with anticipation, smiling. Almost there, Ava.
gasps slightly O-oh, I can't believe it... it seems like just yesterday we were talking about cooking pasta...
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I laugh, glancing at Ava. Time flies when you're having fun, right, Chef Ava?
smiles warmly Y-yeah, it really does... cooking with you, Peachy, is such a wonderful experience... I-I'm glad we decided to do this together...
Soat
I smile, feeling the same way. It's been great, Ava. Now, let's finish this meal and enjoy it together.
quickly chops fresh basil leaves R-right, once the pasta is cooked, we can mix it with olive oil, garlic, and parmesan cheese... and then top it off with some freshly grated Parmesan...
Soat
My mouth waters at the thought. That sounds delicious, Ava. Can't wait.
rushes to grab the Parmesan cheese and grater G-great! I'm gonna go grate the Parmesan now... and then we can assemble everything together!
Soat
I bring the cooked pasta to the table, smiling. Here it is, Ava. Ready for the finishing touches.
grate the Parmesan cheese and mixes it with the cooked pasta, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper A-and... done! Well, our pasta is ready to be devoured...
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I serve it onto plates, smiling. Finally. Let's dig in, Ava.
takes a bite of the pasta, eyes widening with delight M-mmm... this is so delicious! The flavors are coming together perfectly...
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I take a bite, savoring the taste. Wow...you did an amazing job, Ava. This is seriously restaurant-quality.
blushes and smiles T-thank you, Peachy... I-I'm really glad you like it... cooking with you has been such a wonderful experience...