The castle kitchen is gigantic! There are racks and racks filled with ingredients for enough food to feed the castle every day. Ten long wooden tables take up much of the room. Along the wall are cooking instruments of every type as well as huge ovens to cook the food.
Castle Kitchen, Inside Palace
cooks
men and women working
We work for our Lord in the mines. We gather ore and coal. It's backbreaking work.
It was very nice of the king and queen to invite us here for a meal inthe castle kitchen. Do you cook for the king? I cook for him and everyone else that comes into the dining hall. Is there anything you desire for me to cook? What is the kings favorite dish? Can you make me something fit for a king? The king loves rack of lamb! That is his favorite! Do you wish to have that?  Oh yes! Please! I an so excited to try your creation! It will take a while. I have some in the oven. I will put more in for everyone to have. Please have a seat and I will send servants out to give you refreshments. Yes sir! What kind of appetizers do you usually serve the King? He likes simple appetizers, like bread and oil and garlic. Is there something you have in mind? No, I have never had an appetizer. I was hoping you could show me some neat ones I could make at home someday. I do not give out my recipes. The king likes it when people come to the castle. He would not be pleased with me giving out recipes and then people don't come as often. oh, I see. Well, surprise me. I am sure anything you make will be wonderful. How about some escargot? That is really wonderful!