Judith Eastman
Civilian
Grandma
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Rank: Civilian/other
Position: Civil Servant
Species: Human
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Post by Judith Eastman on Mar 4, 2021 2:43:23 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams) & Max Williams - Commanding Officer's Quarters]Max smiled broadly at the youngsters. The kitchen was his fiefdom (with Judy as his sous-chef), and he took pride in his craft. "Judy and I picked a few recipes, using relatively heart-healthy ingredients her doctor can approve of," he proudly explained. "We'll start you off the deep end, with jalapeno poppers.""We can make a few with bell peppers instead," Judy added, knowing that not everyone liked spicy food as much as she and her husband did. "Right. The first thing we need to do is make the filling. We like to use cream cheese, shredded cheddar, green onion, and lots of garlic," Max instructed, as Judy took the relevant ingredients out of the fridge, laying them out so that the guests could choose whether they felt like crushing garlic, shredding a block of cheddar, or slicing onions.
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Isaiah Quinn
Science
[TI36]
Posts: 1,153 Likes: 57
Rank: Lieutenant Commander
Position: Chief Science Officer
Species: Human
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Post by Isaiah Quinn on Mar 4, 2021 23:36:26 GMT
[CO's Quarters, Front Ear Station ] They were hardly on duty, but Isaiah certainly found himself to be observing both Max and Judy as he made mental notes, wondering how typical their behavior was when it came to hosting a dinner party. If he and Thea were to do so in the future, he wanted to have some sort of event to reference. He moved towards the apron, still listening as Max and Judy went on about what they'd decided upon as far as a menu was concerned. "Filling?" he repeated. While they had been shared on the ingredients, he couldn't quite piece it altogether to figure out the final product. Was it supposed to be a surprise? He looked towards Thea to see if she had discerned the identity of the mystery dish.
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Thea Baker
Command
[TI12]
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Rank: Captain
Position: Commanding Officer
Species: Human
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Post by Thea Baker on Mar 5, 2021 8:37:27 GMT
[CO's Quarters - Front Ear] Apron on and tied securely, Thea prepared herself for whatever Max and Judy had decided to teach them. Grinning despite herself at the doctor approved and heart healthy recipes comment, before Max explained that they would be starting with jalapeño poppers. The name sounded familiar to Thea as she did enjoy spicy food, but even though they were proverbially about to dive in at the deep end, didn't feel put off at all. Perhaps it was down to Max and his calm reassuring manner as Judy then explained more about the filling and that they could also do a few bell peppers too. Watching as she took out the ingredients, before Isaiah mentioned the filling and looked to Thea. " This Doctor definitely approves and if I'm remembering correctly, jalapeño poppers are stuffed slightly spicy peppers?" she said as chose the block of cheese, knowing that she could shred it without causing problems.
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Judith Eastman
Civilian
Grandma
Posts: 2,593 Likes: 84
Rank: Civilian/other
Position: Civil Servant
Species: Human
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Post by Judith Eastman on Mar 5, 2021 14:32:22 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams) & Max Williams - Commanding Officer's Quarters]"How spicy they turn out actually depends on the prep, but let's show you the end product before we get into that," Max said, and then turned over to his wife. "Can you get the book?""I don't know, can I?" she playfully snapped as she reached up to one of the bookshelves and brought down one of Max's published cookbooks. Turning a few pages, she found the jalapeno poppers. {Click for image} "You have half of a jalapeno, with the cheese filling going inside, then wrap it all up in turkey bacon - for kosher reasons - sprinkle on breadcrumbs, and put them in the oven," she explained. "As for how spicy they are, come gather here."Max motioned them all to a cutting board, where he laid out a jalapeno and sliced it lengthwise. "The innards are where much of the heat comes from, so if we add them into our filling, that makes the difference between slightly spicy and very spicy," he explained.
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Isaiah Quinn
Science
[TI36]
Posts: 1,153 Likes: 57
Rank: Lieutenant Commander
Position: Chief Science Officer
Species: Human
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Post by Isaiah Quinn on Mar 5, 2021 19:49:43 GMT
[Lt. Commander Isaiah Quinn - CO's Quarters, Front Ear Station ] As the concept of jalapeno poppers was introduced, Isaiah nodded now that he had a point of reference for the goal. He couldn't help but smile at the slight exchange between Max and Judy about getting the cookbook. He was also attentive to the explanation that went into the delicacy's creation, including how to aptly modify the degree of spiciness. "I'm sure you two here this a lot, but I'm already impressed," Isaiah admitted truthfully. And to boot, this cooking lesson was already a far cry better than the one he and Thea had received on the holodeck what felt like a lifetime ago.
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Thea Baker
Command
[TI12]
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Rank: Captain
Position: Commanding Officer
Species: Human
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Post by Thea Baker on Mar 5, 2021 20:22:23 GMT
[CO's Quarters - Front Ear] Feeling a hint of pride at guessing correctly as to what jalapeño poppers where. Thea listened as Max then explained about the spicyness and how that was determined by the preparation of the dish. Thea exchanged a glance with Isaiah at the interaction between the older couple, especially knowing how they enjoyed each other, before Judy fetched the cookbook. The image was more or less what she remembered and was definitely looking forward to making them. Keeping her focus on Max as he gave a demonstration and decided that this was a much better learning experience than the holodeck. Smiling as Isaiah complimented Max and Judy as Thea agreed and looked at her Beau. " Me too and Isaiah, how spicy should we go?".
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Judith Eastman
Civilian
Grandma
Posts: 2,593 Likes: 84
Rank: Civilian/other
Position: Civil Servant
Species: Human
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Post by Judith Eastman on Mar 5, 2021 20:54:19 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams) & Max Williams - Commanding Officer's Quarters]"If you want to really be impressed, know that Anna took the pictures for that book. She was 11 at the time," Judy told Isaiah, deflecting flattery away from herself and her man, and towards their daughter. In the meantime, Max sliced several more jalapenos, as Judy went to crush copious amounts of garlic. There was a reason that the residents of this part of the station were so familiar with that smell. "If you'd like, we can make half of them spicy, and half less spicy," Max offered, as he carefully made a symmetric cut through another jalapeno.
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Isaiah Quinn
Science
[TI36]
Posts: 1,153 Likes: 57
Rank: Lieutenant Commander
Position: Chief Science Officer
Species: Human
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Post by Isaiah Quinn on Mar 5, 2021 23:55:14 GMT
[CO's Quarters, Front Ear Station ] Well, it seemed that the true question of the evening was finally afoot. It certainly wasn't whether or not the Knicks would pull out a victory. Besides, such talk prior to the game would surely bring whatever curse the Knicks were victim to into full effect. No, the question was how spicy to make the jalapeno poppers. Max had a good suggestion of using varying degrees. "I think that'd be a good idea, Mr. Williams," Isaiah said. "That way I can ease my way into your definition of 'very spicy.'" Isaiah smiled as he stood along Thea, though eager to get started. The recipe seemed simple enough, but only true practice would ultimately tell.
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Thea Baker
Command
[TI12]
Posts: 1,448 Likes: 46
Rank: Captain
Position: Commanding Officer
Species: Human
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Post by Thea Baker on Mar 6, 2021 10:27:09 GMT
[CO's Quarters - Front Ear] At the mention of Anna and her accomplishments in regards to her photography skills. Thea smiled having met the teenager several times now and how she sometimes reminded Thea of herself at that age. As the conversation moved on and Max offered a suggestion about how spicy they should go. Thea thought that was a good idea as Isaiah answered him and smiled as he stood next to her. " I agree it is and I'm happy to shred the cheese if you want to take care of the onions, Isaiah" she said as the kitchen began to smell of delicious garlic, before she reached for the cheese.
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Judith Eastman
Civilian
Grandma
Posts: 2,593 Likes: 84
Rank: Civilian/other
Position: Civil Servant
Species: Human
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Post by Judith Eastman on Mar 6, 2021 15:31:38 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams) & Max Williams - Commanding Officer's Quarters]As Max continued to work on the jalapenos, slicing and then gutting them one by one, Judy turned to give a bit of guidance to the youngsters. "Thea, you'll want to shred about this much," she advised, scratching the block of cheddar to indicate how much, by visual estimation. "And both of you can use these bowls to gather what you produce."Reaching up into the cupboards, Judy retrieved two stainless-steel bowls, though inexplicably decorated in the mustard yellow of Starfleet's engineering division. "These bowls were wedding gifts from my supervisor. Questionable idea, but they're built to last."
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Isaiah Quinn
Science
[TI36]
Posts: 1,153 Likes: 57
Rank: Lieutenant Commander
Position: Chief Science Officer
Species: Human
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Post by Isaiah Quinn on Mar 6, 2021 21:59:00 GMT
[CO's Quarters, Front Ear Station ] As the evening continued, their roles became more defined. Thea had volunteered to shred the cheese, and suggested that Isaiah tackle the onions. "Sure," he agreed. He allowed Judy to navigate her kitchen and provide them with the bowls they were need to contain all that they had prepared. Once Isaiah had his bowl and had procured a knife, he looked around as if waiting for a signal to go, before finally deciding to take the initiative and start cutting. "How often do you two do this, if you don't mind me asking?" Isaiah posed his question. "Cook together, that is."
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Thea Baker
Command
[TI12]
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Rank: Captain
Position: Commanding Officer
Species: Human
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Post by Thea Baker on Mar 6, 2021 22:17:19 GMT
[CO's Quarters - Front Ear] Thea nodded her understanding as Judy indicated how much cheese they would need by scratching the block of cheddar. That definitely made things easier despite Thea's weakness for cheese, before Judy told them about the bowls and how they were also a wedding present. " They remind of some that my Mum still has" she replied as Isaiah answered her about the onions. Giving him a smile as he then took the initiative and began cutting whilst Thea got to work with the cheese. Listening as Isaiah asked Judy and Max a question, one that she was keen to hear the answer too, as it's something that her and Isaiah wanted to do more of.
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Judith Eastman
Civilian
Grandma
Posts: 2,593 Likes: 84
Rank: Civilian/other
Position: Civil Servant
Species: Human
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Post by Judith Eastman on Mar 6, 2021 22:48:33 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams) & Max Williams - Commanding Officer's Quarters]Judy and Max both smiled at Isaiah's question, she as she measured out the needed amount of cream cheese, he as he chopped the white jalapeno interior. "Almost every day," Max answered. "Cooking is one of the things we do together, as a couple, and beyond that as a family. Max actually proposed in the kitchen," Judy added. Max chuckled, remembering the story. "It was the twins' idea, Gerald and Lawrence. They decided I was good enough for her, so they helped me through the whole proposal," he recalled. "Judy actually proposed to me a few days earlier."She just smiled, letting the memories wash over her. In every retelling, the beginnings of the couple's love story took on a more cliched filter, while keeping their truthfulness.
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Isaiah Quinn
Science
[TI36]
Posts: 1,153 Likes: 57
Rank: Lieutenant Commander
Position: Chief Science Officer
Species: Human
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Post by Isaiah Quinn on Mar 11, 2021 16:05:22 GMT
[CO's Quarters, Front Ear Station ] Isaiah listened as both Judy and Max explained how frequently they cooked together. He had to admit, he was surprised by the revelation. It wasn't that he was against the idea, but he had assumed it would be much harder to do so, given how busy both of them were. "Really?" he marveled. He was fascinated by the amount of time that they found actually have a life outside of their job. It certainly made the scientist think of how he could possibly reorganize the way that he spent his time. And as for Thea... was that even a possibility? And then, throw in the children? "I assume it's not always dinner, then?" Isaiah asked, assuming something like breakfast could potentially be more feasible for the both of them. Time together before the day actually starts.
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Thea Baker
Command
[TI12]
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Rank: Captain
Position: Commanding Officer
Species: Human
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Post by Thea Baker on Mar 11, 2021 16:33:21 GMT
[CO's Quarters - Front Ear] Thea was almost half way done with the cheese when Max answered Isaiah's question before Judy continued. Hearing that they not only cooked as a couple but also involved the family, definitely gave Thea an insight into what her future could be. Smiling slightly at the mention of how Max had proposed and how Judy had done the same a few days before. " I love that story and cooking together is something that we definitely want to do more of" she said after Isaiah had asked if it was more than just dinner.
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