The delicacies of the heavens begin with obtaining gem meat.

Chapter 164 Miss Joey

After officially establishing a partnership with the Pokémon League, Jiang Yan naturally no longer needed to personally search for Pokémon.

However, Jiang Yan didn't intend to sit idle. The local cuisine of the Pokémon world still has some eye-catching aspects in terms of ingredient pairing, cooking techniques, and flavor presentation.

In addition, Pokémon Cube and Poffin, specially designed for Pokémon, have very unique uses of ingredients and energy blending, which aroused Jiang Yan's great interest.

Professor Oak has also researched the creation of Pokémon Cubes, and therefore has amassed a large collection of Pokémon Cube recipes.

Complete information on raw material ratios and production process.

Jiang Yan studied the materials and quickly grasped the key points of making Pokémon cubes by comparing each step from fruit processing and raw material mixing to molding and solidification.

However, Jiang Yan encountered a problem in the production of Bao Fen.

Professor Oak's research has always focused on the ecology, evolution, and breeding theories of Pokémon.

Pokémon cubes have been studied because they are related to the breeding of Pokémon.

However, Professor Oak hadn't delved deeply into Pokémon delicacies like Pofen, and the few pages of basic information he had were simply insufficient for Jiang Yan to learn how to make it.

Left with no other choice, Jiang Yan had to seek help from Kona.

"Want to learn how to make Baofen products? No problem."

After hearing Jiang Yan's request, Kona agreed without hesitation.

After a moment's thought, Kona smiled knowingly.

"Perfect timing! I know someone who is extremely skilled in making Baofen (a type of pastry), her craftsmanship is quite good."

So the next morning, accompanied by Lorelei, Jiang Yan and his companion boarded a flying Pokémon and flew towards Cerulean City, a coastal city in the Kanto region.

Soon the two arrived above Cerulean City. The sea breeze, carrying salty and damp air, brushed past their ears. The azure sea shimmered, and Cerulean City's Water-type Gym was visible in the distance.

Led by Lorelei, the two arrived at a small shop next to the Pokémon Center, with a fresh and elegant decor and a wooden sign that read "Sweetheart Poffin" hanging above the door.

The shop's glass windows were spotless, and you could vaguely see the exquisite wooden shelves inside. A faint, sweet fragrance of tree fruits wafted through the air, making people unconsciously relax.

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Pushing open the shop door, the crisp sound of wind chimes jingling filled the air.

Behind the counter, Miss Joey, dressed in a pink nurse's uniform, was tidying up Baofen. Hearing the noise, she immediately looked up with a gentle smile on her face.

"Welcome! What flavor of Baofen would you like? We have—"

Before he could finish speaking, Joey's gaze fell on Kona, and he immediately showed a look of surprise.

"Oh! It's Kona! What brings you here? It's usually so hard to even ask you out for a cup of tea."

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"After all, I'm usually quite busy."

Kona responded with a smile, then stepped aside to let Jiang Yan, who was behind her, pass, and introduced him.

"This is Jiang Yan. He is very interested in Baofen making and wants to learn it systematically, so I brought him here to find you."

Joey's gaze shifted to Jiang Yan, a knowing glint in her eyes.

As a member of the Joey family, she happened to have heard the name Jiang Yan before.

Although I don't know much about him, he seems to be someone highly regarded by the Pokémon League.

I never expected that Jiang Yan would want to learn from Bao Fen.

"Do you want to learn how to make Boffins?"

Joey looked at Jiang Yan curiously and asked.

"I really want to learn it."

Jiang Yan nodded, his gaze sweeping over the dazzling array of Baofen products on the store's display shelves, and asked with some curiosity.

"By the way, Nurse Joy, as a nurse at the Pokémon Center, why do you own a Pokémon store?"

Upon hearing Jiang Yan's question, Qiao Yi smiled.

"This is actually my part-time job."

"I really enjoy making Poffins. It's very rewarding to see different berries being combined and transformed into delicious food that Pokémon love."

"So when the Pokémon Center isn't busy, I come here, which is a way of fulfilling one of my little hobbies."

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Jiang Yan nodded in understanding.

Miss Joey does indeed have different personalities, and it's perfectly normal for this Miss Joey in front of me to like making Bottega Veneta.

After a brief explanation, Joey couldn't help but start talking about Baofen.

"Baofen's basic flavors are divided into five types: spicy, astringent, sweet, bitter, and sour. These five basic flavors can also be combined in pairs."

"By mixing different proportions, a total of twenty-five complex flavors can be derived."

"In addition, the variety of fruit used in making Baofen is crucial. The same flavor formula will result in vastly different aromas, textures and subtle flavors depending on the type of fruit used, such as peach, orange, garnet, or parsley."

"Bopfen can gently improve the condition of Pokémon, enhancing their friendliness and energy, which is the biggest difference between it and ordinary snacks —"

Perhaps feeling that it would be difficult to explain clearly through mere explanation, Joey took out some red, purple, pink,

Baofen is green and yellow.

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These plump, rounded powders have a soft sheen on their surface, clearly indicating that they are made with excellent craftsmanship.

"Why don't you let your Pokémon try it? That way, it will have a more direct experience."

Jiang Yan picked up a pink bacon with great interest and took a bite.

In an instant, a rich but not cloying sweetness spread across the tip of the tongue. Then, a unique flavor, a blend of tree fruit fragrance and grain sweetness, unfolded, with rich layers and a long aftertaste. It was truly excellent.

When Joey saw Jiang Yan start eating by himself, she was slightly taken aback at first, and then smiled.

Although Poffin is food specifically developed for Pokémon, it will not cause any problems for humans to eat.

She herself even enjoys tasting Baofen.

"The sweet flavor of the Poffin is quite good; it has a strong aroma."

Jiang Yan sincerely praised it, then picked up the yellow bacon and put it in his mouth. The sour taste was light yet layered, with a subtle fruity aroma, making for a very unique flavor.

Seeing Jiang Yan savoring the bacon with such seriousness, Kona hesitated for a moment before picking up a pink, sweet bacon and taking a small bite.

The sweet but not cloying taste melts instantly on the tongue, accompanied by a gentle fruity aroma, an unexpectedly delicious flavor.

And so, Jiang Yan and Kona finished tasting all the different flavors of Baofen.

Jiang Yan secretly compared the flavors and finally determined that he preferred the sour and sweet taste of Bao Fen.

Kona, on the other hand, prefers the spicy and sweet flavors of Bottega Veneta.

After tasting the basic Baofen, we officially entered the practical learning phase.

Joey led Jiang Yan and Kona through the shop's front hall and into the spacious, bright kitchen at the back.

The kitchen is clean and tidy, with a grinder, mixer, and constant temperature oven specifically for making Bo Fun. Various fruits, grains, and dairy products are neatly arranged in categories, making them easy to see.

"The core ingredients for making Baofen, in addition to the various tree fruits mentioned earlier, include special flour made from warm wheat, sweet honey from Three Bees, and rich-tasting Moo Moo milk."

Joey pointed to the ingredients and introduced them.

"The freshness of these raw materials directly determines the final quality of Baofen."

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Next, Joey explained Boson's quality grading system.

"The quality of Bao Fen is divided into four grades, from low to high: unpalatable Bao Fen, rich Bao Fen, greasy Bao Fen, and fragrant Bao Fen."

"The worst quality Poffins are dull in color and have a rough texture. Not only are they unacceptable to Pokémon, but they also waste ingredients. They are defective products that absolutely cannot be sold."

"A high-quality Bofan with a uniform color and full flavor is the most common type of Bofan on the market and can be sold normally."

"The richer, creamier version of Baofen has a smooth and delicate texture and a rich and lasting aroma, making it a high-end product."

As he said this, a hint of pride unconsciously crept onto Joey's face.

"All the Poffins sold in this shop are top-tier Poffins, and many trainers come here specifically to buy them."

"Miss Joey is really amazing."

Jiang Yan praised, though he wasn't surprised.

The taste of the Baofen I just tasted was indeed excellent, befitting its rich and creamy quality. Of course, it still had some flaws in terms of flavor and was far from perfect.

However, Jiang Yan was not prepared to explain these things.

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