Aramis, Bill Hamford *will* appear in my world.
Foods eh?
Spoo?
No, let's not talk about that, or Gahk(sp?).
The
in me calls out for me to do this one:
"ALPO: Nutritionally balanced with a healthy Vargr in mind! It'll keep his teeth strong, his coat glossy and smooth, and his eyes and ears as sharp as ever! Treat him to Alpo and he'll be Man's Best Friend!"
More seriously:
"Imperial NutriTech(TM), a registered subsidiary of SuSag LIC, unveils the Imperial Meal Pack!
Imperial Meal Packs come in a variety of menus, all cryogenically frozen at the peak of freshness for the longest shelf life and the maximum flavour upon restoration. They are great for hiking, for camping, for demanding high-energy outdoors activities, for military personel and for civilians who need flavourful, high-energy density meals which can last for up to two decades in storage and still come out just as fresh as the day they were packed!
Imperial Meal Packets come in a variety of menus, to address varying species nutritional requirements as well as religious or cultural preferences or sensitivities. All are gauranteed[1] to taste wholesome, fresh and delicious[2], to contain all the required nutritional supplements for their target consumer[3], and to last, Last, LAST!
And did I mention they are light? None massed more than one-point-two kilograms and all pack in at least fifteen hundred calories. All are dietarily balanced to provide one half of the required daily nutrients for the target consumer species. As an added benefit, they are designed for efficient consumption and produce less solid waste volumes than equivalent meals from other manufacturers.
Each one contains a cryogenic capsule and a restoration system. The restoration system is activated by cracking the seal and pulling a tab. Wait sixty seconds, and your food is back as fresh as the day it was picked, chilled nicely in the case of fresh vegetables, or piping hot in the case of prepared cuisine.
These aren't just 'survival rations' or 'energy bars' or 'military rations' - They are haute cuisine for those on the go! They are the Cordon Bleu meal for the great outdoors and fit for the mess deck of any ship.
Get yours today! Sold in cases of 12 or bulk packs of 144 meal packets. Bulk rates as cheap as 7 Cr each!"
[1] Not an actual gaurantee of suitability for any purpose.
[2] Since taste and smell are widely varied within individuals, individual results may vary.
[3] In some cases, a key nutrient for one sophont is poisonous to another. The ingredients are listed clearly in Galanglic on the outside of each package. Read them carefully. Imperial Nutritech cannot be responsible for accidents that accrue from individuals consuming IMPs that are not appropriate for their species. Furthermore, Imperial Nurtritech adds flavour enhancers patented by their parent corporation. The particular mix of these flavour enhancers is a trade secret, but if you happen to experience any nausea, dizziness, or fainting spells after consuming an Imperial Nutritech IMP, then we recommend you see a physician immediately and that you discontinue the use of the particular variety of packet which caused the symptoms by removing it from your diet plan.
