I do rather like to think so. One has to have hobbies, after all. And cooking is more like magic than some would have you believe. A solid base of core knowledge to be built upon with creativity, and accidents tend to end in flames.

[ no its a correct assessment. very little toxic masculinity to be found in here. plenty of other toxins, but not that one. ]

Ah, yes. An illithid is a creature from the Astral Sea, often about 7 to 8 feet tall, gray skinned with tentacles that protrude from around the mouth. Their sole diet is the ... well. Brains of sentient creatures.