“Eat anything you find in the kitchen, ” they said when they left.

The Purple Dragon was happy to oblige.

Dragons are always hungry.

Foraging in the freezer revealed something called Beefless Crumbles.

The stuff in the bag looked more like ground beef than like the vegetables listed on the label.

Sautéed with onions and garlic the savory fragrance is mildly umami.

“Tastes like food,” nodded the Purple Dragon, chewing thoughtfully, “but honestly, I prefer my produce in its original packaging. “