#debukefarmhold

"She's tough to take some taunting, and Buck can ggive as good as he gets. She's Chief, will hold back . HE donn't have to. I think they'll best watch what they say about her in his earshot."

She nods, swirling her glass. "I suppose you might be able to find somebody powerful enough to work up a curse that activates on anybody making Catherine the Great jokes."

"mm Emmit would probably do it if I offered up some Coconut Cake. Ain't that the way with menfolk? We're in Iowa, and he got himsel a ttaste for coconut"

Kerri laughs. "It figures, of course. Well, see what he says about it. I don't mean anything dire...but walking into walls or stubbing the little toe or something."

"Oh I agree, punishment must fit the crime. Oh... Kerri, glad you're here for another reason. Been trying that bagel recipe you sent me. Was wondering about a substittion but figured you might have already tried it.. no point in re inventing the wheel ... see..."

the conversation turns to subjects of cullinary care

"Ohhh, it's going to be tricky with Iowa water, but let's see...." And yes, professional nattering commences.

(Fade to Hearth Secrets mere mortals are not ready to know)