Her white and slender fingers peeled off the shell of the acorn, revealing the complete and smooth oval shell. As time passed, the peeled round acorns gathered in the hem of her skirt.
When the bowl was almost full, Loranhill stopped, picked up the acorns, walked to the clear spring, washed them carefully several times, drained the water, then walked back to the fire and put the acorns one by one into the boiling ceramic cup, being careful not to let the water overflow.
Watching the water line slowly reach the edge of the cup, she stopped, put the remaining acorns in the box, hugged her legs and waited quietly.
Acorns, or oak fruits, contain tannins, which are not suitable for consumption directly. They are usually boiled in water before being eaten. This is also one of the oldest foods of mankind.
After a while, seeing the clear spring water gradually change color, Loran Hill drained it and then added clear spring water to continue boiling. After doing this twice, the bitterness in the acorns was removed.
After the acorns are cooked, their skins soften. Pick up a peeled acorn and put it in your mouth, chewing it slowly. You can feel a unique, soft, sweet taste.
In this way, Loran Hill sat by the fire, eating dinner quietly and enjoying this rare moment of tranquility.
I've been navigating the city's crowds lately, and it's been ages since I've sat by the fire, eating alone. The quiet flames at night seemed to have a strange, magical power that captivated the young woman, allowing her mind and heart to completely relax, freeing her from the complexities of the outside world and allowing her to slowly savor this quiet time that belonged to her.
Even though I was a little uneasy because of the amnesia before, I have now completely calmed down.
Many things and wishes cannot be achieved in one day, and on the way forward, a good rest is so important and attractive, allowing her to temporarily escape from the heavy burden and enjoy the peace alone.
Until the vast stars filled the night sky, until the insects chirped and the evening breeze blew, until she fell into a peaceful and tranquil sleep.
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