Jimmy Reed and Lauren Taylor: Chicken Dumpling Blood Soup

Jimmy and Lauren are each eating a bowl of chicken dumpling blood soup.

Jimmy: smiling So, Lauren, how do you like your soup?

Lauren: As usual, Jimmy, it's great. The dumplings are the best part, of course - but the broth is nice, too.

Jimmy: Yeah, I included a bit of chicken blood in the broth - as well as coconut water, a bit of tomato juice, a good dose of paprika, and onion powder. I never really liked the texture of chopped onions.

Lauren: Yeah, same here. As vampires, we gotta have a bit of chicken blood in the chicken broth.

Jimmy: nodding Indeed. For the dumplings, I replaced some of the eggs with chicken blood - and substituted coconut milk for, uh, regular milk. And, along with the nutmeg, I included a bit of paprika.

Lauren: smiling This is very good, Jimmy. I could eat the dumplings, actually - but, I know, we gotta save some for your wife and the kids.

Jimmy: Well, my dear, I'm glad you enjoy the meal.

Lauren: As usually, Jimmy, you're a very good cook. You're definitely more adept in the kitchen than I am. Although, I am able to improvise simple recipes.

Jimmy: smiling Well, sweetie, I'm always happy to help you out.

Lauren: smiling back Which I always appreciate, Jimmy.