A abandoned cart becomes the ultimate mobile clubhouse for Peppermill, Pipsqueak, Rumble, Featherweight, Snips and Snails. But overprotective Applebloom considers it a death trap for her beloved little brother. In order to prove her point the filly sabotages the 'maiden voyage'.

But in doing so she gets her self and the boys dragged into a mysterious forest, complete with fast growing trees and a serious head injury for herself. It is up to the colts to band together to survive the elements until rescue arrives. But not before some adolescent crushes come to light and some simmering rivalries (of both the sibling and friendship variety) boils over.

Mr. Merritt Sez: Quite possibly the biggest story project I have ever attempted. Full of character development a la Mr. M!

It all started with a glass of wine...

Applebloom becomes obsessed with how her little brother is capable of eating such exotic, high-class cuisine and she can't. It leads to self-doubt about her ability to be a big sister to Peppermill. But when the chef realizes just how similar he and Applebloom are when it comes to succeeding, it leads to revelations and a incredible bond forming between the two.

Mr Merritt Sez: Finally, I managed to break through my Writer's Block. And I even got to further develop the relationship between Peppermill and Applebloom in the process. Yes, it's a bit sappy at the end but I like it.

Every twenty years Pygg Iron, Equestria's premier metalworker makes a select amount of cast iron pans. They are considered the holy grail of Equestrian cooking, and only the very best chefs can wield one. When Peppermill learns that Ponyville will have the opportunity to sell just six, he goes on a crusade to earn the money to get one. But his firm beilef of not taking money for cooking could make it difficult...

Mr Merritt sez: expect smaller chapters for this one as I use my infamous (just write on the computer until it looks/feels right method of writing.

Applejack and Peppermill walk home from Ponyville every day. But today there is something different about him...

Mr Merritt Sez: Just a little something that I had to get off of my mind. At least I think it's funny...

When you've spent your formidable years in a restaurant, you can't help but compare it to every other place. When Peppermill becomes angered over the events at Ponyville's premier eatery, he begins to wonder iif what he learned at his father's side is really the way the world works.

Mr Merritt Sez: Angry/Sad Peppermill (and even more charatcer development)....ho!!!

Our favorite cook becomes sick, and can't seem to get better. Is it just bad health or is there more to it? It's up to his friends and family to help him out.

It starts with an inncoent request...soon my hero and yours Peppermill finds himself offering his Ponyville friends lessons in how to prepare fancier fare for themselves. Cooking! Cuteness! 25% less mess!

Note: All of the recipes listed are available (and taken from) foodnetwork.com

Peppermill decided that he needs to close the book on his past life. He travels to Canterlot with Rarity to ease his restless mind and heart...

Mr Merritt Sez: Special thanks to Ex-Nihilos for proofreading duty.

A series of one-shots using my OC Peppermill

Since I have no predicted end-date it's best to assume any and all current MLP:FiM characters will show up in some form or another.

NEW (as of Feb. 27, 2013) Now with more young colts and other mis-adventures. Expect this series to focus on this from this point on.

When Applejack and Big Macintosh come across a badly beaten colt on their property, they take him in. But can they handle the physical, mental and emotional scars on the surface and deep in their guest's soul. And why is he insist they are in danger?

Rated TEEN mainly for events later in the story. Characters will be added as the story unfolds.