[ His deadpan reaction makes her frown, briefly, from embarrassment — she'd almost forgotten what it was like to be way behind the curve with common knowledge, and she doesn't miss the feeling — but the actual answer is helpful, and she nods. ]

Broccoli. [ She repeats, confidently. ] Can't be worse than ration bars, right?

[ After a few seconds of thoughtful chewing... ]

... Okay, well, it's not worse. It's just bad in a different way. [ Flavourless and watery, versus dry, crumbly, and tasting like cement. ] Not really seeing how good cooking can save that, but I'll take your word for it. [ Says the girl who has never cooked in her life. ]