She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew)

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Chapter 161

At Luma's table, they were discussing movies while eating, so naterally, they ate more slowly. However, they

were clearly enjoying every bite.

By the tthey finished eating, the other guests had long gone, leaving behind only a pile of empty plates and

bowls.

Athena didn't rush to clear the dishes. Instead, she picked up the questionnaire on the table to see which dish

had received the highest ratings from the diners.

With great satisfaction, she saw that her favorite dish, foie gras with gingerbread toast, or rather, the kind of

cashew cheese, topped the list. She couldn't help but think to herself, They have good taste and excellent

judgment, and this cashew cheese, handmade with care, deserves all the praise!"

It was not that she was bragging, but anyone who saw how her family's cashew cheese was made would

definitely fall in love

with them..

First, they selected the freshest, highest-quality cashews, carefully sorting out the bad and small ones, keeping

only the good.

Second, they soaked the cashews in water overnight to hydrate and soften them.

Then, they boil the soaked cashews for a few minutes, after which they cool them in cold water and gently rub

them to remove the cashew skins.

The fourth step was to hand-grind the peeled cashews.

Their family used a traditional method, ensuring everything was prepared with great care.

In the courtyard of the Donovan family restaurant, Arthur held onto the stone mill's handle with one hand,

turning it rhythmically in circles. With the other hand, he placed the beans into the hole at the top of the mill,

adding a bit of water to help the cashew milk flow out smoothly.

As he ground the beans, a steady stream of white, fragrant cashew milk flowed from the bottom of the stone

mill, trickling along the groove to the spout and into the pot below, making it look so appetizing that it made one

want to enjoy.

The next steps were to filter, cook the cashew milk, add a thickening agent, and then let it set into shape.

The entire production process used mountain spring water or high-quality bottled mineral water, which was all-

natural, pollution-free, clean, and hygienic.

Just watching it was a pleasure in itself.

The cashew cheese made this way was white and tender, with no beany taste, just the rich aroma of cashews. It

was best served fresh, making it incredibly delicious.

Notably, the one making cashew cheese alongside Arthur was a clean, experienced, and beautiful girl. From then

on, she was designated to specifically grind and make the cashew cheese, earning the nickn"Cashew

Goddess' from the diners.

As for the price of the cashew cheese dishes, it varied depending on the different preparation methods and

portion sizes. The foie gras with gingerbread toast made today was priced at 32 dollars for a plate of 10 pieces.

As for Athena's other favorite dish, the sautéed vegetables, it was only available in the evening because it

required a long simmering tfor the sauce.

The most substantial dish at her family restaurant was the seafood chowder, but this dish was also confplicated

to prepare and took a lot of time, so it could only be made in the evening.

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Following the foie gras with gingerbread toast, the dishes that gained the highest score were ratatouille, strained

yogurt, mashed sweet potatoes, and handmade pasta, all of which were vegetarian. Only after that cthe

meat dishes, like chicken alfredo, grilled chicken breast, barbecue ribs, and smoked sausage with sauerkraut

It was clear that rich people, having bectired of fancy meals or dealing with health problems from their

diets, suddenly felt refreshed and hungry when they ate simple, natural organic vegetables.

Many diners said they experienced the "taste of their childhood

Athena was surprised that the grilled chicken breast ranked so high.

The preparation of this dish was quite unique. The chicken breast was marinated to enhance its flavor and then

cooked on a grill until it was perfectly charred and juicy. It was often served with a special sauce on the side,

making it incredibly tender and flavorful without any fishy smell. In short, the main focus of her family's

restaurant was fresh, organic, healthy, and all-natural food.

Diners praised it highly.

Before leaving a guest said, "I'll definitely cback often, but | wonder if there will be a seat available next

time."

A customer joked. "I can't recommend this place to anyone, or else there won't be a seat forwhen | come!"

While Athena was compiling the score sheet, Luna's manager, Horace, was seated in a comer of the public dining

area, discussing matters with Jaden.

In his forties, Horace styled his hair in a slicked-back manner, with a touch of gray. He sported a well-groomed,

stylish mustache and dressed formally, giving off an air of sophistication and shrewdness,

He poured a cup of coffee for Jaden and said sincerely, "Mr. Donovan, you've been in contact with Luna for a

while, so you should be able to tell that she is quite picky about her food. She usually has a small appetite and

often skips breakfast or dinner." Jaden nodded. "I can tell."

Actually, when Luna ate at his restaurant, she ate relatively normally, but apart from that, he hadn't seen her eat

snacks or anything else.

Moreover, Luna was very thin which made him think for a while that she was over-dieting for a role.

Horace said, "Her career hasn't been going well in the past few years. Rumors about her have been spreading

like wildfire putting a lot of pressure on her

At this point, he hesitated for a few seconds. "Especially when extremely competitive newcomers appeared in

the industry. The scripts and teams she was interested in were taken by them, and everyone says that one of

them is her successor, surpassing her. All of this has intensified her pressure. However, her pride and ambition

are quite strong. She refuses to take on projects she doesn't like, which has left her without any roles for over a

year."

Jaden remained silent, simply listening intently.

As someone who wasn't a huge movie fan,)

still knew a bit about a top actress like Luna.

In the past few years, Luna starred in four films, including an art film, a comedy, a commercial adventure movie,

and a Hollywood monster movie, but both their box office performance and reviews were average.

In her proudly held awards, she had

gone four years without winning.

anything with her [pest detfievement

being ariRation for a rather

low-profile Best Actress Award,

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Coupled with the fact that she had not released a new movie for more than a year and that she had lost a lot of

weight, there

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were many speculation among the public.

Speople said she was using drugs

Speople said she was dieting excessively.

Speople said that she was seriously ill.

Speople said she had run out of talent.

Others claimed she had faces

exploitation and had been taken

advantage of by men, losing a

significant amount Bf fnbney, Which

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self-harm, among other things.

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Horace's eyes were filled with worry.

n .

She suffered from depression two

years ago. At her worst, she even

thought of committing suicide. The

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Jaden looked up with surprise in his eyes.

He could tell that Luna had something on her mind and felt lonely, but her attitude seemed very positive, so he

really didn't realize that she was suffering from severe depression.

Horace noticed his emotions and

: : n

quickly explained. "But she has been

actively seeking treatment, working

hard to fight againgKreddépression,

a have improved.

She really enjoys this play and has

poured all her energy into her work

since she got the role. This has made

her feel fulfilled, and her symptoms

f I"

have improved as a result." The

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Jaden looked puzzled. He wondered if Horace was suggesting that he should take care of Lunia.

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He did not think he had the ability to do that