cover by llyse

+ Delivery Available, by Daifuku Hoyako (惰猪腹　ほや子) – Spice Loaf

+ Table Manners, by Dr. Noh – Cucumber Salad

+ Natural and Artificial Flavorings, by Domashita Romero (地下ロメロ) – Mushroom Soup

+ Warmth, by Hana Chikai (羽名血海) – Fish Head Curry

+ Terlingua, by shukyou (主教) – Sahara Chili / Chili Con (Fake) Carne

+ Noodles with Gangsters, by Pluto – Lazy Noodle Soup

+ Busted by shukyou (主教) and Domashita Romero (地下ロメロ)* – Honeydew Basil Mojito / Honey-Garlic Asparagus / Farfalle with Asparagus, Sugar Snap Peas, Lemon, and Parmesan / Chocolate-Dipped Bacon Roses

+ Teiresias’ Kin: Smoke and Shadow by Delyth Penrose* – Morning’s Porridge / Whistlecakes / The Pauper’s Dream / The Virgin’s Dream / Fig Sweets

+ Sweet, by Kuruki (来木) – Glazed Orange Angel Food Cake

+ Of Love And Low-Fat Muffins, By Sinjah – Apple Pie / Coffe Cake with Struesel Topping

+ On Ghosts, by Phail * – Chocolate Raspberry Brownies

* illustrated

It’s here, finally! Good job, everyone, and sorry for the lengthy wait times. Do hope it is worth it – there are a couple of recipes up there I’ll be testing out at least (the story order this time approximates that of a gourmet meal, or a cookbook).

Thanks to dipping_sauce, to those of you who lived up to my turnaround time on the Evil Present Tense issue, and especially to the pinch-hit authors who came through at very short notice (although in at least one *cough*ladysisyphus*cough* case it only served to inspire ideas for “timed” “challenges” horrifying to a writer of my sparse monthly word count XD;).

As always, happy reading,

Love, the Editor