Cooking – Don’t adventure on an empty stomach

I’m a cook, not a chef. It’s an important distinction. Chefs bust their asses day in and day out. Definitely not a job I could hack but one I appreciate the more and more I cook. Planning a menu for five friends who seem to have a bottomless pit is no easy task. Asking about allergies, preferences, grocery shopping, and making something out of nothing is a chaotic mess that somehow turns into an addictive part of or D&D sessions. Obviously it’s not for everyone but even for those who have issues boiling water, I implore you to give it a shot.

Cooking was actually one of the main catalyst for convincing my friends to come over and give D&D a shot (that and copious amounts of beer/liquor). I had just redid my kitchen and felt the need to take advantage of the new shiny stove. I picked up my first book, The Elder Scrolls cookbook by Chelsea Monroe-Cassel and was instantly hooked. The more I read, the more ingredients I would pick up. So many options flooded my brain and without hesitation I began picking the different options for our sessions. Meats, desserts, breads, anything that looked somewhat appetizing got put on the list. Who can say no to a free meal?

Again, I want to repeat, I’m not a chef, I’m just someone who enjoys cooking. Much like telling a D&D story to your players, you’re creating something that they (hopefully) appreciate. Tuning a meal to fit your D&D theme brings another level of immersion to the table. As you’ll see, I’m all about immersion. Foods, music, sounds, lighting, smells, they all blend together firing the experiencing into a new level.

Be on the lookout for posts that detail some of my favorite dishes and when best to use them – hearty stews for the dwarves, delicious fish for the elves, delectable drinks for all.