Nov 18: Competition (FA 4, Bree, at the Great Bree Midsummer Fair)

Mrs. Butterbur nervously set her pie on the table, and took a quick glance at the competition. Goldenrod Underhill's entry was next to hers, all fluted edges and lattice sprinkled with sugar. There was even a pastry flower! What had she been thinking to compete against hobbits when it came to food?

She wrung her hands in her apron, all too aware of the flaws in her entry as the judges moved along, tasting slices. It didn't look half as pretty as the rest.

She stared in disbelief when they handed her the blue ribbon for the best-tasting cherry pie.