The woods are behind us now, and the land is becoming increasingly more tame. This is the edge of the Marish, and you can see how the fields are sectioned into farm lands.
Frodo freaked out a little bit when he realized we were at the edges of Farmer Maggot's field. Something about dogs, I think. Apparently he's afraid of them. Baby and I saw a couple of small dogs along the way, but nothing to be concerned about.
Maggot met us at the gate and gave us some beer and food. There was talk of "That Baggins Chap" and a shadowy figure asking around about him. Hobbits aren't in the habit of talking to foreigners, so I doubt he learned anything. Did I mention hobbit food is delicious?
All these mushrooms made me think of this:
http://americanfood.about.com/od/saucesdipsanddressings/r/Mushroom_Gravy.htm
Total miles so far:
64.23
Showing posts with label Recipes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Recipes. Show all posts
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Breakfast! First or second, whichever.
Still trekking on the same path. Nothing much to see here.
Literally.
'Cause it's dark.
Today's post is also inspired by LOTRO (which if you're a Tolkien fan and you're not playing, you should be. It is really one of the best MMORPGs out there, if only in terms of the beauty of the graphics and how faithful the game play and scenery is to the "real" Middle Earth.)
Another one of the first recipes cooks can learn is for the humble "Eggs and Onions" item, which gives you +3 might for 20 minutes. So I'm going to offer the real-life alternative for +200 calories for energy throughout the early morning. (Or whenever you need a quick snack!)
It's simple:
(I'd recommend making these eggs a little firmer than your typical runny scrambled eggs. When the mushrooms start to release their water, it thins out the mixture, so cook at a slightly higher heat to steam off the excess water.)
For the cholesterol-conscious, you can use any egg substitute. I personally don't see that it changes the taste much. And remember, breakfast foods don't "expire" after 11am. Scrambled eggs make a great teatime treat or midnight snack.
Now if you're still hungry after all this, it's probably getting close to Second Breakfast time! (Usually eaten between First Breakfast and Elevenses.) In the game, an interesting meal choice is called "Shire Porridge" which when eaten gives the player + 964 non-Combat Morale Regeeration and +1035 non-Combat Power Regeneration for 30 minutes. In non-gamer terms, this means you "fill up" faster.
Shire Porridge is described as a "simple porridge of oats and spices" but I noticed one of the ingredients is blueberries. Personally I've never eaten oatmeal with any fruit other than apple, but I found this recipe and I want to try it out:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/28/health/nutrition/28recipehealth.html?_r=0
Of course, a far easier version would be to make packaged oatmeal and just throw in some fresh blueberries, if you're feeling lazy.
Total Distance Thus Far:
25.78 miles
Literally.
'Cause it's dark.
Today's post is also inspired by LOTRO (which if you're a Tolkien fan and you're not playing, you should be. It is really one of the best MMORPGs out there, if only in terms of the beauty of the graphics and how faithful the game play and scenery is to the "real" Middle Earth.)
Another one of the first recipes cooks can learn is for the humble "Eggs and Onions" item, which gives you +3 might for 20 minutes. So I'm going to offer the real-life alternative for +200 calories for energy throughout the early morning. (Or whenever you need a quick snack!)
It's simple:
- Take 3 eggs and mix them together with 1/4 cup of onion and 1/4 cup of mushrooms.
- Now scramble the mixture.
- Spice as desired (a little salt and pepper, tabasco, whatever)
- Enjoy.
(I'd recommend making these eggs a little firmer than your typical runny scrambled eggs. When the mushrooms start to release their water, it thins out the mixture, so cook at a slightly higher heat to steam off the excess water.)
For the cholesterol-conscious, you can use any egg substitute. I personally don't see that it changes the taste much. And remember, breakfast foods don't "expire" after 11am. Scrambled eggs make a great teatime treat or midnight snack.
Now if you're still hungry after all this, it's probably getting close to Second Breakfast time! (Usually eaten between First Breakfast and Elevenses.) In the game, an interesting meal choice is called "Shire Porridge" which when eaten gives the player + 964 non-Combat Morale Regeeration and +1035 non-Combat Power Regeneration for 30 minutes. In non-gamer terms, this means you "fill up" faster.
Shire Porridge is described as a "simple porridge of oats and spices" but I noticed one of the ingredients is blueberries. Personally I've never eaten oatmeal with any fruit other than apple, but I found this recipe and I want to try it out:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/28/health/nutrition/28recipehealth.html?_r=0
Of course, a far easier version would be to make packaged oatmeal and just throw in some fresh blueberries, if you're feeling lazy.
Total Distance Thus Far:
25.78 miles
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Mushroom Pie!
(Boring zigzag road continues. We logged 2.5 miles today.)
In the Lord of the Rings Online game, (LOTRO), one of the crafts that characters can learn is cooking, and one of the first recipes that apprentice cooks learn is for Mushroom Pie.
In the game, when you character eats the Mushroom Pie, he or she is awarded the following buff:
In reality, a real Mushroom Pie is a reasonably healthy choice for people (and hobbits) who are tired of roast chicken. This following recipe comes highly recommended and the eater is awarded the following nutritional benefits, per 1/8 pie serving:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/13/health/northern-greek-mushroom-and-onion-pie-recipes-for-health.html?_r=0
Total Distance Thus Far:
21.74 miles
In the Lord of the Rings Online game, (LOTRO), one of the crafts that characters can learn is cooking, and one of the first recipes that apprentice cooks learn is for Mushroom Pie.
In the game, when you character eats the Mushroom Pie, he or she is awarded the following buff:
- Removes up to 1 Disease, Fear effect with maximum strength of 10 from the target.
+30 in-Combat Power Regen
+30.7 in-Combat Morale Regen
+404 non-Combat Morale Regen
+450 non-Combat Power Regen
In reality, a real Mushroom Pie is a reasonably healthy choice for people (and hobbits) who are tired of roast chicken. This following recipe comes highly recommended and the eater is awarded the following nutritional benefits, per 1/8 pie serving:
- 166 calories
- 9 grams fat
- 18 grams carbohydrates
- 2 grams dietary fiber
- 5 grams protein
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/13/health/northern-greek-mushroom-and-onion-pie-recipes-for-health.html?_r=0
Total Distance Thus Far:
21.74 miles
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