Several types of edible vegetables, as well as garlic and ginger, were planted in the yard. As for meat, several pieces of lean preserved meat were hung on the wall.

Mm, there was a sumptuous spread of ingredients.

Irina pondered for a moment and decided to make noodles stewed with preserved meat.

The flint in the kitchen was of superior quality, so Irina easily started a fire. After the water in the pot started boiling, she added in the starch noodles.

In the meantime, she sliced the preserved meat.

The moment she picked up the knife she ran into difficulties which she hadn’t seen coming.

The knives at home had...