Reborn As a Pirate

Today's meal theme is French cuisine.

Heina found out the news that Sir Francois paid a lot of money yesterday to hire Mr. Pierre, the chef of the most famous French restaurant in Bridgetown, to visit the farm.

This morning, Carmen inquired again from Governor Carlyle that Mr. Pierre was from the Alsace region.

This reveals a lot.

The dishes of French cuisine vary from region to region.

Among them, the Alsace-Lorraine region is close to the Champagne region. Influenced by the Amani food culture, the side dishes are biased towards the German food style, making good use of pork and less seafood. Compared with other regions, the French cuisine is better than beef and various seafood. Traditions are quite different.

This is also in line with the common problem of all sailors in the world. Once they leave the ship, they hate seafood.

French cuisine in the Champagne region is naturally suitable for champagne. It is precisely because of the consideration of the chef that Lorraine specially chose Pinot Noir as the door-to-door gift.

He had no intention of currying favor with Nelson, but was only entertained by others. It was always the duty of the guests to have a proper sympathy, so that the host of the banquet could be psychologically satisfied.

After exchanging pleasantries, the two walked into the side hall with their female companions, and sat comfortably around a fireplace that had probably never been lit.

The servants at home quickly brought the light red liqueur and a small dish of olives. Mademoiselle François whispered something in Nelson's ear, and Nelson nodded with a smile.

"Mr. Drake, this is a liqueur produced on the farm. It uses brandy as the base wine, stuffed with cherries, pine nuts, a local herb called Abaku, several spices, buttercup and fresh cream. After brewing Drain the impurities, and finally add manor sugar." He raised his glass and said to Lorraine, "Taste."

Lorraine took a sip, and the thick wine slid down her throat, sweet and fragrant, but only a very light taste of wine, which made people salivate and have a long aftertaste.

"Perfect taste, Lieutenant Colonel, I know for the first time that you can also taste the world's first-class wine when you dine with the Puritans."

"It's thanks to you."

The two looked at each other and smiled. Lorraine put down his wine glass and raised his legs: "Lieutenant Colonel, I didn't leave the address when I delivered the letter. I'm curious that you took so much trouble to find me."

"Just a simple expression of gratitude." Nelson looked at Lorraine. "You sent me an important message. Poor Uncle Morris passed away unfortunately."

"Maurice...uncle?"

"Uncle Odilan's elder brother, my guide in the navy, Uncle Maurice Suckling. He has always taken good care of me. Without his help, I would not be where I am today."

"My condolences." Lorraine raised his eyebrows, "Mr. Suckling asked me to bring this news to you instead of through the post office... I think he wants you to be prepared and find a way forward."

"You are right." Nelson sighed regretfully, "Uncle Morris is the pillar of the family in the Navy, and his death has had a great impact on Suckling and Nelson. I have a heavy responsibility on my shoulders now, but fortunately, I got Sir Peter Parker's appreciation, God still bless us."

"Sir Peter Parker? Admiral of the New World Fleet?"

"So you've heard of him." Nelson was slightly excited, "Did you know? I originally served in the Continental Squadron of Bermuda with the Lowestoft. I was only the second officer on the ship, and I didn't get any chance to perform. But this year, times have turned."

"A major general with the same surname as yours was transferred from the Channel Fleet to the New World Fleet. Sir Parker entrusted him with the Bermuda Naval Base and made him the admiral of the Continental Squadron."

"With an extra third-tier ship, the strength of the Continental Squadron suddenly became redundant, and the Lowestoft was transferred back to Kingston. This is how I was discovered by Sir Parker's discerning eyes, and the flagship was transferred, and soon transferred. To the Badger, as captain."

Lorraine looked strange: "You said,

A major general with the same surname as mine became the admiral of the Continental Squadron? His car is a third-tier ship? "

"Do you know that gentleman?"

"Is his name Shaq Drake, his flagship... is it the HMS Lion?"

Now even Nelson felt a sense of irony: "It seems that you really know Admiral Drake."

"It's more than just acquaintance..." Lorraine raised his glass and used the movement of drinking to cover the expression on his face, "He is my good brother."

"You...are brothers?"

"Same father, half mother." Lorraine has returned to normal, showing a smile again, "So, he is now in charge of blocking the North American continent?"

"From Baltimore to Boston, the entire coast of North America is under his control."

"It's really high and powerful, and it's soaring..."

The topic suddenly reached a stalemate. Lorraine tried hard to digest this unexpected important information, but Nelson didn't understand it, and didn't know what happened at all.

Fortunately, Lorraine brought Carmen.

The clever adviser immediately took over the leading role of the conversation, and quietly provoked Mademoiselle François to talk about fashion.

The two ladies chatted happily, and Nelson couldn't intervene for a while, so he ignored Lorraine's weirdness and just waited for the restaurant to open.

Almost an hour later, the servant came in and invited everyone to the table. Lorraine and Nelson greeted each other a few times before entering the restaurant side by side.

The four sat down, and the servants served the dishes.

The French cuisine in Alsace is indeed unique. The frozen appetizer is the classic orange French foie gras.

The slightly charred foie gras exudes the aroma of pepper brandy, mixed with orange juice and olive oil, sweet and sour, not only inherits the taste of the previous sweet liqueur, but also whets the appetite and whets the index finger.

The soup is an authentic French seafood soup. The lobster shells are ground into fine powders that are invisible to the naked eye, and mixed in cream and vegetable puree, which is rich and fragrant.

The hot appetizer is baked snails with cheese. Farmed Roman snails are cooked with garlic and butter. They are so tender and delicious that they melt in your mouth.

The fish was basil salmon puree.

Sailors don't like to eat fish on land, so the chef uses salmon puree to make slice cakes. While maintaining the tradition of French cuisine, he also takes care of the needs of diners to the greatest extent.

The sumptuous appetizer comes to an end after the salmon is finished.

Lorraine wiped the corner of his mouth lightly with the dining cloth, thanked the chef who came to say hello, and gave a gold pound as a reward for this delicious meal.

The chef stepped down, and dinner came.

The fifth course is German sauerkraut with sausages, which is very characteristic of Alsace, supplemented by high-quality red wine from Lafayette Manor.

The hot plate is chicken stewed in red wine, which further enhances the sensuality of the whole dinner and satisfies Lorraine's appetite.

After the hot plate, the dishes tended to be lighter, the red wine was removed, and the Pinot Noir champagne brought by Lorraine was replaced, accompanied by crispy frozen shrimp chips, which immediately clarified the mouth and activated the taste buds.

The sorbet is here.

The fresh Barbados native mangoes are frozen until they are frozen, ground into sand, and served on the table after being half-thawed. The taste is similar to the ice cream of later generations, but it does not have the creaminess of milk, only the sweet aroma of the fruit.

After the sorbet, it is a specialty of Alsace. It is mixed with hops and chicory into a vegetable salad, giving diners enough time to communicate and laugh, to digest food and quench their thirst.

The chef came to the restaurant again to greet the diners. This time, Carmen gave a tip, which was still one gold pound.

The dishes at the end are much simpler. The vegetable is the famous French dish strawberry cucumber, which is fragrant, sweet and crisp, and is ready for the next appearance of French cheese.

Cheese is dessert, followed by savory.

Bacon, cheese, and butter are the staple food of the day, and the round cakes from Alsace are the finale, making raisins, red currants, and almonds the last night to remember. The taste is sweet and satisfying.

Drink and eat, chat late into the night.

Lorraine looked at the sky and decided to leave. Nelson sent him out, but before boarding the carriage, he stopped him suddenly.

"Mr. Drake."

Lorraine was stunned for a moment and turned around, suddenly showing a clear smile: "It seems that you still have something to use, Mr. Lieutenant Colonel."

Nelson looked embarrassed.

"Mr. Drake, Uncle Odilan praised you in his letter, saying that you are brave, wise, skilled, and trustworthy."

"He won the prize."

"I don't think he's overrated." Nelson looked at Lorraine, his light blue eyes glowing faintly in the night, "As I said before, I was appreciated by Sir Parker."

"Yes, you did."

"But Uncle Morse went to heaven after all, even if it is for the benefit of the family, I must obtain meritorious service."

Lorraine smiled lightly: "You are an excellent soldier, and it is your duty to obtain meritorious service."

Nelson was unmoved, and said sternly: "I am patrolling the Mosquito Coast, and I have wiped out two pirates. With the help of Sir Parker, this feat is enough to help me be promoted, not only to be promoted to colonel, but also to change a ship , a battleship that is more effective and can carry more sailors, such as... a cruiser."

"Then I should congratulate you in advance." Lorraine shrugged, "Unfortunately, I still haven't heard what you need from me, sir."

"The colonel was promoted to major general!" Nelson said firmly, "This step is not easy, I need to take risks, but as far as I know, most of the governors of West India are content with the status quo, and it is difficult to provide me with assistance."

"what do you mean……"

"If! I mean if." Nelson took a deep breath, "May I ask you for help when I need it?"

"mercenary?"

"I know that you are a privateer, and the beautiful lady beside you is not the only one who is acquainted with Governor Carlisle." Nelson nodded to Carmen, "I remember that privateers were originally obliged to assist the navy in battle, but I don't want to bind you now with obligations."

"But you don't rule out binding me with obligations, do you?"

"yes."

Nelson's posture was full of aggressiveness. Seeing that there was no possibility of avoiding the question, Lorraine simply closed his eyes and began to think about the benefits and losses of this invitation.

It is impossible for him to work for Nelson unconditionally.

Even though privateers are obliged to assist the navy, only the few lieutenant admirals of the various fleets are eligible to issue summons orders.

As for Nelson... now he is far from qualified.

Since Nelson can't threaten himself, should he help or not in this matter?

After a long time, Lorraine opened his eyes: "I want to establish a chamber of commerce in the Caribbean Sea. This requires the approval of Sir Peter Parker, and the help of a young man who is familiar with all aspects and is proficient in finance and scheduling."

"I'll be waiting for you in Kingston's Port Royal in half a month. Everything you want will be satisfied there."

"I seem to be starting to like you." Lorraine stretched out her hand readily, "Congratulations, you have successfully obtained a trustworthy ally."

"That's why I chose you, Mr. Lorraine Drake." Nelson held Lorraine's hand firmly, and said softly, "I hope... we can have a good cooperation."