He paused, thinking it over. "Barbeque... that might work out rather well. I keep meeting all these people who do eat, so I thought I might as well try to make a few things for them when we've got the required ingredients. And the Inn is a ryokan. At one time, it did provide meals to its guests. That's why it's got a kitchen." It had some pretty nice equipment, too.

Zouichi gave him a look. Whatever, Howard, this apron looked awesome on him. "Yes, and there would be the possibility of a nail file in your next cake."