The afternoon unfolded like a whirlwind in the mansion's expansive kitchen.
Frey, navigated Xiomara through the intricacies of modern cooking appliances. Gone were the days of open fires and simple ingredients Xiomara found herself staring down at a gleaming oven and a bewildering array of buttons and knobs.
"Alright, Madam Xiomara. This is the convection oven. It uses hot air circulation to cook food evenly and efficiently. Just set the temperature and timer, and… voila!"
Xiomara, her brow furrowed in concentration, leaned closer to the oven, her cloudy eye squinting at the digital display. "Fancy contraption, so, no need to sit around and poke the fire every few minutes?"
Frey chuckled. "Not at all, Madam. Modern technology does free up a bit of your time." She gestured towards a nearby countertop, where a mountain of freshly chopped vegetables awaited. "Now, about this stir-fry we were discussing…"
