Guiding Star Gourmet

Where are we?

Ready to learn? Our current location is:
Sallowschade Trading Post! (Hyrstmill)
Come join us to learn about the local food and drink!Current World: Mateus

Looking to engage with the stall? Walk up with the RP tag, or offer me a wave! I do not take OOC gil. While the food has a gil price, stories or hooks relating to food can also be used as "payment"!

Ratatouille

Many lament Gridania, calling its culinary habits 'weak' or 'flavourless'. Hah! I've had Archon Loaf, those who deride Gridania clearly have not come to realize the unique and hardy culture they hail from. Ratatouille is one of those dishes that speaks to the indomitable spirit of those who live among the Shroud. Originally this dish was thought to be or Coerthan Origin, but that could not be further from the truth. According to an old post-Gelmorran manuscript, Ratatouille was made to avoid the Greenwrath, using only carefully cultivated crops, spices, and and sauces. A perfect display of living harmoniously with nature.Ratatouille is made with thinly sliced eggplants, zucchini, tomato, stewed in a mun-tuy bean and lavender oil based sauce.

Price ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1,000gil

Raptor Stew

Sometimes, all you need is a hardy meal that makes can make you feel better. A meal that does not simply give you energy, but works overtime to help kick away whatever may ail you! Raptor stew fits the bill, and the tale it tells is striking. The deadly raptor, the hunter now the hunted. Being so large and delicious on its own, this species has much to give us. It is no surprise that it is the subject of over hunting. Raptor stew is known to help fight the common cold, and some claim it keeps well for days if you travel. So next time you see a raptor in the wild, give thanks! And turn the other way. Their survival has much to give us.Raptor stew is made with ethically sourced raptor, chopped popotoes, carrots, and a variety of forest mushrooms.

*Note, stories of immortal raptors, while entertaining, are sadly not real.

Price-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1,200gil

Eel Pie

Have you been to the Carline Canopy? Most adventurers have, swapping stories over refreshing tea and serving of eel pie. But where does such a dish get its start? While there are many rivers and lakes in the Shroud, fish hardly make up much of the diet for those who call it come. The fact of the matter is that most rivers are shallow and muddy, and the fish that grow within them tend to be small or otherwise unappetizing. This of course is not the case for the humble eel! Being long and snake-like, eels can be used to make a wonderful fishy pie that only the Black Shroud could!Eel pie is baked with a fresh pie shell, jellied eels, chopped popotoes, and black pepper.

Price ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1,500gil

Miq'abobs (Meat or Mushroom)

Who doesn't love travel snacks! Miq'abobs are the very epitome of food made for travel. Many have grown up on Miq'abobs, as they are indeed a staple food for Keeper of the Moon families. All the same their origin seems to be lost, with only tradition to go off of... I for one propose that the Miq'abob was originally made by holding meat, mushrooms. or other vegetables over a fire while skewered on used hunting arrows! More research must be done...Miq'abobs come in two types. Meat Miq'abobs are made with antelope meat and tomatoes, whereas Mushroom Miq'abobs are made with button mushrooms, black pepper, and lavender oil.

Price-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------600gil

Walnut Bread

Ever seen those waterwheels in Gridania, spinning away day and night? Most simply pay them no mind, given the quaint and quiet atmosphere of the city. What one may not expect however is exactly the role they for the city. Industry, productivity, and nonstop work! Surely this sounds wrong, but I can assure you that grinding tonze of flour can only be done by the genius minds of Gridania, using the power of nature and working in harmony with it.Walnut bread is a simple earthy bread, with chopped walnuts mixed into the dough.

Price ----------------------------------------------------------------------------100gil/slice 2,000gil/loaf

Acorn Cookies

Truthfully, one of my favorite treats for the road. A simple, firm cookie with a nutty taste. Something that keeps you going no matter what! Acorn cookies likely came about as a result of scarcity within the Black Shroud, and the ever present desire for treats. Acorns of course being an abundant find, making them into a sweet and salty paste really helps make these humble cookies a mainstay for me.Acorn cookies are baked and use both rye flour and acorn paste.

Price----------------------------------------------------------------------------200gil/2,000gil per dozen

Apple Tart

Such a simple dessert to make... yet so difficult to fold! These tarts are much less round, and have instead been folded into a half-moon shape to better carry around! Apples being such a common crop for the Black Shroud, it is little wonder that many such sweet desserts and treats come to use them and their juice. Those that lament Gridania and its cuisine simply have yet to try the heavenly mix of apples and cinnamon. If I could find who came up with such a combination, I would surely shake their hand! What a masterpiece.Apple tarts are round hand pies filled with baked apples, cinnamon, and walnuts.

Price ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------400gil

Apple Cider

The sweet, warm, comforting taste of apple cider... it makes you just feel right, like you truly belong! Though many might consider drinking apples to be for children, I urge you to reconsider! The spices and taste of true apple cider is something you must try!Apple cider is made from apple juice, cinnamon, and honey. It is served warm.

Price ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------600gil

Fermented Mun Tuy Juice

Mun Tuy beans. A staple of Gridania. They last long, and their juice tastes sweet. A little fermentation of course, and you have something even better! Never let a Lominsa say they can outdrink anyone. Especially when a Gridanian may be nearby...Fermented Mun Tuy Juice is made from Mun Tuy beans. It may smell a little.

Price ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------500gil

Chamomile Tea

The calming, relaxing drink that is chamomile tea. What more needs to be said about it? Served just about everywhere, its flavor is a classic that everyone can enjoy.Chamomile tea is served hot, with water steeped over chamomile leaves. Honey can be added if desired.

Price ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------200gil

Spaghetti Pescatore

Seafood? From Ul'dah?! As a trading hub for Eorzea, Ul'dah has many such culinary secrets. Many might dig for nuggets of gold, but the nuggets of wisdom found in the glittering streets can help us learn even more. While pasta is a dish enjoyed across the star, the Spaghetti Pescatore that is so famous among the wealthy of Ul'dah has but a more humble origin. The fishers who lived among the southern coasts would sell their stock, only to be left with a meager supply for themselves. Lobster alone would make for a fine meal, but pack in squid and mussels, then you have a meal reborn!Spaghetti Pescatore is made with long, thin vermicelli noodles with tomato sauce, lobster, mussels, and squid. Cheese optional.

Price ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10,000gil

Battered Fish (and Popoto Chips)

Battered fish, chopped popotoes. A classic meal, common perhaps for anyone who lived in Limsa Lominsa. Delicious as it may be, who decided to put a fish of all things in oil? That honor is often reserved for frying dough! Their origins are not too far removed from one another, as a matter of fact. Deep frying food is a common way to extend how long it will keep, and given the many seafarers who make their livings out of Limsa Lominsa, it is not shocking to learn that frying salt cured fish is an excellent way to stave off hunger! But what of our humble sliced popotoes? These have but a simple explanation, and are rather new in the culinary sense. Ketenramm the Blue prepared this very dish nearly 80 years ago, slicing the curious crop into "chips" before frying them as well.Battered Fish (and Chips) is deep fried fresh caught haddock, and thinly sliced popoto chips. They are served generously salted, and drizzled in vinegar (if requested).

Price-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2,000gil

Ratatouille

Many lament Gridania, calling its culinary habits 'weak' or 'flavourless'. Hah! I've had Archon Loaf, those who deride Gridania clearly have not come to realize the unique and hardy culture they hail from. Ratatouille is one of those dishes that speaks to the indomitable spirit of those who live among the Shroud. Originally this dish was thought to be or Coerthan Origin, but that could not be further from the truth. According to an old post-Gelmorran manuscript, Ratatouille was made to avoid the Greenwrath, using only carefully cultivated crops, spices, and and sauces. A perfect display of living harmoniously with nature.Ratatouille is made with thinly sliced eggplants, zucchini, tomato, stewed in a mun-tuy bean and lavender oil based sauce.

Price ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5,000gil

Almond Cream Croissant

What an interesting piece of history the Coissant holds for Coerthas. Before snow and ice blanketed the land, before the days where war waged ceaselessly between man and dragon... these fluffy pastries were here! But why did they come to be? Who made them first? Sadly they are a mystery, but we do have some clues to learn from! Croissants take time to make, sometimes stretching into days depending on how many you are making. And most recipes for them are found on the shelves of those who serve as culinarians for the Ishgardian nobility. My guess is that the croissant is a long standing, traditional good made for the nobility.Almond Cream Croissants are a hand baked puff pastry, filled with almond cream, drizzled in birch syrup, and then dusted with sliced almonds and powdered sugar.

Price---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15,000gil

Buckler Stew

How could something so seemingly simple have such a complicated history? Ala Mhigo might struggle to remember this, but all the same its history is a rich one. During the Autumn War, Ala Mhigan soldiers would use their shields as pots, on account of not having proper cookware. Meat, wine, and other spices were tossed into the shield and stewed. While this already sounds like an interesting dish, its reach goes far beyond. Passed on through traders, the recipe for Buckler Stew wound up crossing to Thavnair, and from Thavnair to Doma. Those who hail from the Far East may know this dish by another name "Sukiyaki". Though the ingredients are different, and the taste may be more hearty, the wisdom of this meal has passed not just borders, but has spread across cultures.Buckler Stew is made by stewing grizzly bear meat in a red wine sauce, along with carrots, and popotoes, along with Gyr Abanian spices.

Price ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2,000gil

Warmwine

Have you ever been to Camp Bronze Lake? I have, a number of my times when I was a soldier. An enjoyable stop on the road. even if it may be a little out of the way. The wine served here is said to cure your ailments, but personally? I think its the perfect way to rest and relax.Warmwine is a Vintage 1547 Bacchus wine, served warm with cinnamon, orange, cherries, and honey mixed in.

Price ------------------------------------------------------------------------100,000gil (Per Glass)

Fermented Mun Tuy Juice

Mun Tuy beans. A staple of Gridania. They last long, and their juice tastes sweet. A little fermentation of course, and you have something even better! Never let a Lominsa say they can outdrink anyone. Especially when a Gridanian may be nearby...Fermented Mun Tuy Juice is made from Mun Tuy beans. It may smell a little.

Price ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------500gil

Mulled Tea

The signature dish of the Quicksand in Ul'dah. Miss Momodi has been a true saint to me, as I would have never been able to get where I am without her and the Adventurers guild.Mulled tea is made with traditional Thanalan tea leaves, ginger, honey, and cloves.

Price ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------700gil

Where are we?

Ready to learn? Our current location is: Urqopacha (Instance 1)! Come join us to learn about the local food and drink!Current World: Excalibur

Looking to engage with the stall? Walk up with the RP tag, or offer me a wave! I am willing to carry on conversation for several minutes! (So long as we keep the line going)

Lomo Saltado

Perhaps you've met the Pelupelu? These short men and women are avid traders, something I have learned we have in common. I quite appreciate their company too! In spirit of their widespread trade, Lomo Saltado is may be called the very peak of the Pelupelu's reach! From the stories I have heard, the recipe came to be when the Pelupelu traded cooking tips with a Doman. Despite being on opposing corners of our star, this marriage of cultures is sure to inspire!Lomo Saltado is stir fried alpaca meat, steeped in sauces inspired by those found commonly in Doma, along with red onions, peppers, and scallions. A hearty and healthy meal for all those that need one.

Price ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9,000gil

Anticuchos de Corazón

The humble skewer. A common travel food, excellent for a people on the move and out and about. Some like their meat salted, spiced, and flavorful. Others like it to last long, deciding to dry it so they may enjoy it whenever they wish. Though you might find that these skewers are a recipe of the Yok Huy, not the Pelupelu! Indeed this recipie, and many like it were made to last long distances and be eaten while on long marches. The main ingredient? The heart! These tender skewers are not so much suited for long travel but will indeed be good for wandering about and eating.Anticuchos de Corazón is made from alpaca heart, marinated in a spicy sauce and served on a skewer.

Price-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2,000gil

Rocoto Relleno

Stuffed peppers, a classic dish. But of course... opening a vegetable, only to see it makes the perfect vessel for stuffing in meat and other tantalizing goodies. The history of this dish dates back less than 100 years ago, to when the Dawnservant freed the Pelupelu from Yok Huy subjugation. The peppers used in this dish only grow above a certain elevation. As an offering of peace, the Yok Huy traded these peppers with the Pelupelu, a vegetable they had never seen before. Upon opening them, they filled them with many ingredients, until finally they decided that ground alpaca meat was the best choice!Rocoto Relleno is made from hollowed out spicy peppers, stuffed with alpaca meat, alpaca cheese, onion, and corn.

Price ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7,000gil

Picarones

Who doesn't love doughnuts? Across our star do we see them! Fried dough, with so many topping your mouth may water at the thought... well here we have one of the many Turali created doughnuts! The history on the creations of Picarones is murky at best, as it seems every person has the desire to toss dough into a boiling vat of oil just to see what happens. And it is indeed genius!Picarones are made with pumpkin, sweet popoto, flour, then fried. They are served drizzled in a rich dark chocolate syrup.

Price----------------------------------------------------------------------------------(for twelve)1,000gil

Alfajores

The humble cookie. A simple treat, one you're sure to remember from your childhood. These tasty treats were originally made with a pineapple preserve, are now filled with dulce de leche. These crumbly shortbread cookies are held together with a wonderfully sweet and soft center! These cookies are made differently all across Yok Tural, with some being made with corn flour or meringue.Alfajores are a cookie sandwich made by spreading dulce de leche between two shortbread cookies, and sprinkled with powder sugar.

Price ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------(for twelve)1,200gil

Mate Tea

The quintessential crop of the Pelupelu, and what an energizing brew it is! One of these cups is sure to keep you awake for bells to come! This tea is often carried by the Pelupelu on long journeys, as the perfect way to break camp and ready themselves for a long day of travel.Mate tea is a bitter tea, with a high caffeine content.

Price ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------400gil

Tuliyollal Sunset

A little original Ume creation! This drink is made from the locally produced mezcal, a fascinating drink to be sure. Indeed, the history of mezcal comes from beyond Urqopacha! The origins of this drink seems to be in Shaaloani, though I still have more research to do there...Tuliyollal Sunset is a cocktail consisting of mezcal, ginger, grenadine, lemon, and lime juice.

Price --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10gil

Where are we?

Ready to learn? Our current location is:
Spirit Bloom Market!
Come join us to learn about the local food and drink!Current World: Lamia!

Looking to engage with the stall? Walk up with the RP tag, or offer me a wave! I am willing to carry on conversation for several minutes! (So long as we keep the line going)

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