You tell Crystal Charm that you were thinking about getting something from the food stalls.

Crystal Charm secures her merchandise in a chest, then she trots around the counter and turns to gently bump your flank with her own.

Crystal Charm: "Can you cook?"

You tell her that you'd rather not. For her sake.

Crystal Charm: "That bad, huh?"

You and Crystal Charm begin to walk toward the food stalls together.

Crystal Charm: "Well, since you're new to Hoofington, here's a tip: there's a place behind the windmill to the east called Sungrain Fields. Ponies from town can go there to get some fresh food for free.

It's got hay, barley, oats, and all sorts of stuff — you just gotta harvest it yourself. But since you insist on actually paying for me, I personally recommend something from Autumn Gold or Sweet Root over there."

Crystal Charm gestures to the apple shop, then to the carrot shop.

Crystal Charm: "Take your pick!"