Aside from the ritual, that sounds FASCINATING. And I don't normally like to cook.
Actually, I take that back. I enjoy cooking if it's something I think hobbits and elves would cook and eat. Lembas, good. Mushrooms, good. Cabbage and Roots, Good. Mutton and Mushrooms, good.
Apple in pocket: even better, no cooking needed!!
Anyway, Ealasaide, please keep us posted.
How much was it?