With the Fire on High: 65. Out of the Frying Pan Summary & Analysis

In the school kitchen early one morning, Emoni puts her rolls in the oven and then approaches Chef Ayden. He looks tired—he’s been here every morning to supervise, and Emoni has never wondered if he has a family. She says she has ideas to elevate the food at the Winter Dinner, which is traditionally simple and comes from a can. But they could do individual portions of mac and cheese, or chorizo stuffing bites. Grinning, Chef asks her to write up her ideas so they can figure out portions. Emoni returns to her bread, feeling like hope is rising inside of her.