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The truth is that life is delicious, horrible, charming, frightful, sweet and bitter, and that is everything.
~Anatole France~
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The phrase 'Sweet deals' and the above quote somehow remind me of the baking recipes I love to read about and that is when I decided that the introduction could be drafted in a similar fashion. After numerous attempts, including a few with disastrous results, I have finally managed to develop the recipe for this tale, which is mentioned below.
Recipe for 'Sweet Deals' (results may vary from individual to individual)
Ingredients
1 cup each of Swara and Sanskaar - the main ingredients of this recipe - no known substitutes;
1/2 to 1/4 cup of Ragini and Lakshya - can be adjusted to individual tastes - again no known substitutes;
1/2 cup other ancillary characters - feel free to add, subtract or substitute as you please, noting that the proportions would influence the final flavour - sweet, salty, sour, bitter, astringent or pungent;
600 ml love - akin to a blend of sweet sugar, and golden honey; which will bind the above ingredients;
200 ml friendship - similar to rich dark chocolate, also for binding the ingredients;
100 ml each of forgiveness and caring - to enhance the binding;
3 tbsp. each of hope and happiness - for sizzle and balance to the dish;
2 tbsp. angst, 1 tbsp. each of selfishness and insensitivity - to make the batter rise;
1 stick anger, 2 tsp. of regret/remorse - for spicing up the dish;
Conversations - for a burst of tang and finally
A few unusual words (optional) - for decoration
Directions:
Gently mix all the ingredients together, taking care that the batter does not curdle or split, until blended perfectly.
Add the conversations, gently folding into the batter.
Bake on high; remove when finished and allow to slightly cool.
Liberally sprinkle with unusual words, remove all traces of apprehension and serve.
Important note: Please take care that all the characters are agathokakological' (composed of good and bad) to preserve the emotional balance of the dish.
Hope you enjoy this recipe. If you do, please let me know.
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Note: Notes or trivia related to the chapters would be mentioned in the last chapter (Menu Card - Notes & Trivia) and would be updated as and when the chapters are posted.
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Sweet Deals
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