Family Dinner

Eventually, Ashlynn and Heila had settled in for much needed rest before freshening up and joining Amahle and her coven for dinner. 

"Dis is ma specialty," Jacques said proudly when Ashlynn and Heila entered. "Catfish courtbouillon over white rice. She is simple, rich, and done ready to melt on your tongue," he said as he brought a large iron pan from the hearth over to the table and began to serve the delicate, flaky fish in a deep, rich red sauce. 

"Try this, try this," Talauia added eagerly, dishing up portions of a bright green salad filled with wild lettuces, crisp, fresh cucumbers, finely diced peppers, and an odd creamy white dressing. "It's a soursop salad, sweet, sour, and a little spicy too." 

"You'll have to wait for mine till the end," Amahle said, taking her place at the table with a warm smile. "The first blackberries have just come in and I couldn't resist a cobbler."