Around St Loomis area, one might hear through the grapevine:
"That foreigner hunched, elder woman is all abuzz about throwing a New Year's dinner. Apparently, her shopping efforts aren’t up to snuff because she says she’s short on vegetables! She’s been overheard kindly asking if any foragers are around to help her find some carrots, mint, and celery. When she's not on her veggie quest, she's been hanging out at the bakery, supposedly "testing recipes." Maybe she’ll let you try a snack if you stop by with a donation."
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