"When you've seen as many summers as I have, my dearest, you'll understand. This is not a challenge... in other times, perhaps, but they will be in mourning, and when there is a funeral, there must be food." Gwen may notice that Marigold has actually toned down her normal cooking style - less presentation, more simple - still quality, but emphasizing comfort. "See, these hand pies? For proper meat-to-crust ratio it should really be a full-sized pie, but you must consider ease of eating. When one is in grief, even the simplest things can seem mountainous. Easy to pick at and snack at, that's the key."