[centre][h1]Herb Salat with Oiled Shale[/h1]
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[sub]By Hukslum Curlfur[/sub][/centre]

Take a basketful of good herbs - ideally thyme, rosemary and mint. Place these in a mortar and pound them gently. If you do not have a mortar and pestle, you may grind them with your hooves - just make sure they are clean before you do. 

Once the herbs have been pounded, take good oil of either flax or olive. Rapeseed will do in a pinch, but if you do use it, add a fistful of dried mushroom powder for a deeper flavour. Steep the herbs in the oil and leave it to sit for a full day. 

The following day, take twigs from a tree sapling - soft ones are preferred, but in a pinch, harder ones will do too. Do not use dry branches, for these have a dusty flavour. A rule of hoof is to take two twigs for each guest. Break them into pieces a little larger than bite-sized. Toss them in a bowl with fresh clover and chicory. Mix well and set aside.

Take pebbles of good quality shale - river-polished shale is preferred. For better flavour and presentation, use pebbles of varying colours. Pour your herbal oil with the herbs into a bowl. Dig the pebbles in the oil and put them briefly in a fire and let them get hot. While they roast, pour the oil over the twigs, clover and chicory salad. 

Finally, place the hot rocks in a decorative pattern atop the salad. Season to taste. By Talyr’s graces, it will come out good.

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Literally a recipe for salad with rocks. Enjoy.
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