A word about Leola root. While I find there is no recipe that isn't enhanced by Leola's unique flavor, I found much of the crew doesn't have the same appreciation for this Delta Quadrant delicacy. Unfortunately, you in the Alpha Quadrant won't be able to experience the wonders of this deep purple root, so I've left any references out of my recipes. According to Mr. Paris, it tastes like a combination of rutabagas, asparagus, parsnips and kohlrabi. So my suggestion would be to add a little of all these vegetables to any and all the recipes in this message to truly enjoy the authentic taste. A smoothie, made with the Terran substitutes is a particularly good way to introduce yourself to the wonders of this ambrosia of my corner of the galaxy. So, without further adieu, I give you a taste of the Delta Quadrant!

*Note from NODA*

I'm not exactly sure why this was delivered to me. It had obviously been through a lot, as it was pretty garbled when it arrived. Some type of temporal anomaly had to be present, for this Neelix refers to the twenty-fourth century! But believe me, I was intrigued to find a galactic cook book in my mailbox! Perhaps this was sent to me because I'm a fellow chef, also living on the far reaches of my own quadrant. I don't know. For what ever reason, I felt I owed Neelix the chance to be heard, so I'm posting this on Earth's version of an inter-stellar array. Some of the recipes are a little strange, and some *look* a little strange, but the end result is always interesting!