But it won't compare to the real thing? [The boy's dissatisfaction is obvious- and frankly, Fingon doesn't blame him. Food has so much meaning that these substitutes can't provide.]

[He nods.] That's correct. Most ingredients can be hard to find in Hadriel. The orchard supplies fresh fruits and vegetables, but most of our food comes from what's available in the shops.

Most pancakes are made from flour, milk, eggs, and something to make it rise. You can do without some of those, if you have substitutes- oat flour might work instead of wheat, for example. But first you should find out what you have to work with.

Would you like some help looking around the stores?