#Custard Apple Swamp

[jthurlow]

Southern Lake Okeechobee's Custard Apple Swamp, an Ecological History by Zachariah A. Cosner

Southern Lake Okeechobee’s Custard Apple Swamp, an Ecological History by Zachariah A. Cosner

Photographer Sarah Brown’s wonderful images of Ritta Island give us a feeling of what the ancient custard apple forest of Lake Okeechobee must have been like. The 32,000 acres of trees along the southern rim of the lake is something we can only imagine, as this highly important forest was eradicated for agricultural purposes.  Zac Cosner’s work below gives great insights into the function and…

[tastesoftamriel]

O wise queen of the kitchen! My garden is finally beginning to bloom after a long hard winter, which made me curious: what do the various cultures have in forms of edible blossoms, and in which ways are they utilized? I am enclosing a fresh sprig of lavender, as a thank you. - Botanist Lemm

Dear Lemm,

I'm so glad you asked, because I love cooking with flowers! They always add a touch of colour and elegance to any dish, and some of them are surprisingly tasty too!

Altmer

Jasmine is one of Summerset's native blossoms, and their sweet smell is prized in everything from perfumes to incense. But in food? I was pleasantly surprised by the jasmine-infused dark chocolate gateaux I tried in Alinor, which was layered with a delightful jasmine whipped cream.

Argonians

Due to Black Marsh's climate, pansies don't tend to grow very well, making them a valuable treat in Argonian cuisine. Tossed into a salad, cold vermicelli, and even soups, pansies are bound to give every dish a pleasing pop of colour and have a lovely, mild flavour. I love a classic swamp jelly noodle salad with minced pork, swamp basil, chili, and some pansy petals.

Bosmer

Some Wood Elves view fallen fruit and flowers as fair game, and there has thus developed a Valenwood tradition of stuffing unblemished fallen petals from wild nasturtiums with either goat cheese or minced meat. These morsels are perfect canapés, and are sure to wow even non-Bosmer dinner guests!

Bretons

Honeysuckle is every Breton's kitchen plant of choice, whether boiled as a tisane or turned into syrup. This naturally sweet and flavourful plant imparts a lovely aroma to regular simple syrup or cordial, and it's used to sweeten everything from tea to lemonade.

Dunmer

Gold kanet is a flower known for restoring strength, and grows in Morrowind along Azura's Coast, as well as the Ascadian Isles. It is prized for its buttery, sweet flavour, and you'll find it as a garnish and as a main flavour for cakes, cookies, and drinks. A Dunmeri classic is marshmerrow cake filled with ash yam mash and crushed gold kanet. As it is relatively rare, this is a prized ingredient in Dark Elf kitchens.

Imperials

Other than flowers, Imperials love saffron, which comes from a rare flower that grows predominantly in Hammerfell. It gives dishes like Gold Coast paella its signature aroma and bright yellow colour.

Khajiit

Hibiscus is a tropical flower that's beautiful, tastes great, and is good for you! They grow in abundance in Southern Elsweyr, where they are used both as decoration and in food. Roselle buds, from the genus Hibiscus, are rich in nutrients and have a pleasant, tangy flavour. It's great as a syrup as well as in tea, both hot and cold.

Nords

Lavender is a Provincial favourite for all Nords in terms of flowers, so your gift is deeply appreciated. Lavender dumplings are just one way to have it in your food, but I also love lavender-infused apple juice, as well as in cakes and butter cookies. One of my signature dishes is a lavender custard creme brulee, which carefully balances the pungent lavender with vanilla bean notes and heavy cream, followed by the flavour of crisp burned lavender sugar.

Orcs

Cornflower is a particularly useful alchemy ingredient, but it is also surprisingly good in food! Cornflower petals can be used in salads and as a garnish, and have a slightly peppery taste to them. I once tried a hard Wrothgarian echatere cheese aged in a cornflower petal wrap, and it had the most incredible flavour enhanced by the flowers, and slightly blue tint.

Redguards

Roses and Redguards go hand in hand, it's a known fact! Whether it's rose and pistachio jelly cubes, rose syrup in pineapple juice, chocolate-coated rose petals, or even jam, there's a rosy recipe out there for you! Nothing tickles my fancy quite like a lemon, pineapple, and coconut water spritzer sweetened with rose syrup!

[rossotronic]

Gummi Venture

Part 5: The King’s Contest

Venture had been gone long enough from the glen that summer had disappeared from the woods and autumn was already bearing her final colors. The air was no longer warm and dry, instead it had become brisk and biting. With only the slightest provocation it pulled dried leaves from the gently swaying trees. Zummi wrapped his cloak more tightly around his neck and shoulders as he looked up to the early evening sky. The sunlight was fading now, but it left a canvas of bright pinks, oranges and emerging violets in its wake.

“Beautiful.” He said quietly to himself.

He stayed where he was, with his short legs dangling in the crisp air, sitting on a limb of the gummi tree overlooking the forest canopy below. This was a spot he often came, where he could relax and get lost in the natural beauty of the forest. Despite the falling leaves from the trees surrounding the glen, the gummi tree, steeped in magics as it was would be the last to drop its own, and the first come springtime to replenish them.

The old bear sighed and adjusted his spectacles on the top of his snout. His green friend had said he planned to be back before the first snow of winter, but it seemed less and less likely that it would be the case. Zummi watched as the color slowly drained from the sky, and when the air became too chilly, he gathered himself up and strode the length of the large branch to a small round door hidden away in the trunk. As he reached for the knob, it opened suddenly outward, catching him by surprise.

“Oh! Zummi, here you are!” Said Sunni as she blinked up at him with wide, youthful eyes.

“Sunni!” Exclaimed the magician. “You just about lared the scife out of me, er, well scared the life!”

She giggled and pushed a long tuft of yellow fur out of her face. “I didn’t mean to! You were up here so long I started to get worried, that and Gruffi wants to see you.”

“Gruffi? Oh, that’s fine. Is he in his room, or the den?” Zummi asked.

“Um, the den.” Sunni said and nodded.

“Thank you for letting me know.” Said the purple gummi as he moved with Sunni into the tree’s upper passageway before shutting the door behind them.

“Was it a nice sunset tonight?” Asked Sunni while they walked.

“Oh yes, quite lovely.”

“You’ve been up there a lot lately haven’t you?”

“It’s a good place to sit and have a think.” Zummi explained.

“About what?”

Zummi chuckled at the girl’s inquisitive nature. “Oh I don’t know, this and that. I’ve been hoping the Great Book of Gummi might reveal a new spell to us, but it’s been still for a long time now.”

“When did the last spell show up?”

Zummi scratched his chin in thought. “Perhaps half a year or more? I’ve nearly memorized all the magics the book contains by this point, still trying to find something that could help Venture’s friends, but nothing seems quite right.”

Sunni nodded her understanding. “They’ll be okay, I know they will. If they can be turned to stone, they can be turned back.” She offered with a smile.

“I think so too.” Zummi smiled back, patting the younger bear on her shoulder.

They continued down the winding passageway which ran in a tight descending spiral throughout the massive tree trunk until they reached the underground, where carved-out wood walls and floor gave way to earth and stone. Within another minute or so they would reach the den, the gathering hub for the Gummi Glen family.

“Do you know what Gruffi needs from me?” Zummi asked presently.

“Hm? Oh, uh, I can’t remember.” Sunni said, with a sort of mischievous smirk on her face.

“What’s with the look?” Asked Zummi.

“Maybe Gruffi didn’t really ask me to come find you. Maybe I just needed an excuse to get you down here.”

Zummi gave her a bemused expression.

 Just ahead they could hear excited voices. It sounded as though most of the others were already there, perhaps playing board games or enjoying hot cocoa around the hearth?

As the two bears rounded the last bend of the hallway and entered the spacious den, Zummi felt his heart beat a little faster. It looked as though all of the others were here alright, chatting excitedly, laughing and clustered around a certain gummi bear.

“Venture! You’re back!” Zummi all but shouted as he made his way into the crowd.

“Zummi! Good to see you! I’m pretty sure I said I’d be back before it snows, didn’t I? So here I am!” Said Venture as he gently pushed past Tummi and Cubbi to embrace his friend.

“Well, yes, but, it’s very nearly that time of year already.” Said Zummi as he patted the green gummi on the back while they hugged.

“Come on now, I still made it. Hope you weren’t too worried about me.” Said Venture with a teasing grin.

Zummi hesitated a moment as they pulled apart. “Not, too worried.” He said.

“He’s been working on helping your friends the whole time you’ve been away!” Sunni chimed in as she also greeted Venture with a warm hug.

“I believe it.” Said Venture, smiling with appreciation at the magician.

“What else could I do?” Said Zummi.

Grammi cleared her throat and spoke above the others. “Plenty of time to catch up everyone, but let’s allow the poor dear time to get little settled first, and maybe some food in his belly!”

“Oh gee, anything to eat at all would be amazing.” Said Venture. “Thank you, Grammi.”

She ushered him over to the long banquet table that sat in the middle of the room, expertly carved from old logs. He took a seat near the middle and the other gummis bunched up around him.

“Where did you go this time?” Asked Cubbi as he hopped onto the left side of the bench where Venture sat.

“Was it scary?” Tummi wondered.

“Did you, find any leads? Not that I care one way or the other.” Gruffi grumbled as he tightly folded his arms over his chest.

“How long will you be back for?” Asked Zummi as he seated himself on the long bench to Venture’s right.

The green gummi laughed and unfastened his cloak which he carefully stowed in the bag of holding at his belt.

“Okay, okay, one at a time! Cubbi, I went to the south, a land of swamps and wetlands, it was murder on the fur. I had heard some local legends about a peculiar witch who lived out in the bogs who knew about petrification magic so I did my best to find her. To answer your question Tummi, yes, sometimes it was pretty frightening! There were serpents in the swamps that grew to some thirty feet in length and would have loved to have made a meal of me! Honestly, from time to time I miss having an ogre’s size. I found the witch’s hut, but it was falling to pieces and I suppose she was long dead or moved away. I searched the rest of the area, spoke to the nonhumans that I could find, and eavesdropped on the humans I came across. None of that seemed to pan out. And by then it was time to return to the glen. On the journey back however, to answer your question Gruffi, I heard a rumor about a nobleman, a collector of artifacts specifically who lives nearby, in the kingdom of Dunwyn.”

“Why is this nobleman important?” Asked Cubbi.

“Well, what I overheard was he has a particular interest in relics from the Sandibas region and has amassed quite the collection. Perhaps, he holds a clue from my time that could help. I know it’s a long shot, but it’s something to go on at least.”

He turned his head to look at Zummi. “As for how long I’ll be staying, I’d really like to follow up on this antiques collector before winter hits us. But after that, I suspect I’ll want to stick around for awhile, until it gets warm again. After all, bears hibernate in the winter right?”

“Not gummi bears!” Said Cubbi, quite oblivious to Venture’s joke.

“So a few months then.” Said Zummi. He appeared relieved, though perhaps a little disappointed too.

Grammi brought out a hearty seeded bread with butter, a steaming squash and vegetable soup, and a raspberry custard tart for dessert and set them down in front of Venture. The bearded bear looked almost like he might burst into tears.

“This looks too good! I haven’t eaten this well since, well since I was back here! Thank you so much!” He said sincerely.

She gave him a satisfied smirk. “Well I’d hate to think you were getting food half as good as this out in some swamp!” She said.

Venture finished his meal and the group continued to speak long into the night until the younger bears began to yawn at the late hour.

The green gummi couldn’t help but stifle a yawn himself.

“After the trek you’ve had today, I think it’s about time we got you settled back into your old room.” Suggested Zummi.

“I wanted to hear more about the serpents and poisonous toads!” Said Cubbi.

“I’ll still be here in the morning ya know!” Said Venture as he rose to his feet.

“Fiiine.” Said Cubbi, and then he brightened. “You wanna help me and Sunni with our morning chores? They won’t take long, and you can tell us more stories!”

“Looking forward to it.” Venture said.

“Good to have you back.” Said Gusto, as he got up from the table and bade everyone a good night.

“Yes, you know you always have a place here, sweetie.” Added Grammi.

“Thanks everyone.” Said Venture, who blushed under the green fur of his cheeks. “It’s nice to be back.”

“May I walk with you?” Asked Zummi after the others had cleared out of the den.

“Of course.”

The two headed into the long corridor just outside of the den that led further down to the sleeping chambers.

“We missed you around here.” Said the purple bear.

“It sure seems that way. It’s… a little overwhelming being fussed over on my return like this.”

“They’re just showing their fondness for you.” Said Zummi.

“Oh, I know, I didn’t mean that… I meant,” Venture paused. “I’m overwhelmed to, have people to come home to again.”

Zummi patted Venture’s back as they walked, and thought he saw a glint of moisture at the corner of his friend’s eye, before it was quickly wiped away.

 They reached Venture’s room, the door next to Zummi’s and went inside. Venture reached up to the apple-sized light sphere affixed to the wall and touched it softly with his paw. The orb slowly came to life, bathing the room in a warm glow. Each of the rooms had such spheres, a simple magic enchantment Zummi had used to light the great structure many years ago. Each light would remain lit, by using a tiny amount of ambient magical energy until touched again. They were incredibly handy, and much more practical than torches or lanterns.

“Wow, this place looks just the same.” Said Venture as he glanced around. “Actually I take it back, it looks cleaner than I remember.”

“Well, I didn’t want the place collecting dust in your absence.”

“You’ve been keeping my room clean for me?”

Zummi shrugged. “Just once a week, I’ll pop in and tidy. Not a dig beal.”

“There it is.” Grinned Venture.

“Big deal!” Zummi corrected himself.

“Well I appreciate it, you’re always so thoughtful.” Said Venture.

Zummi blushed at the compliment. “It was really nothing. But listen, I’d love to write down some more of your experiences, like before, if you have the time.”

“What, like right now?”

“N-no of course not! Whenever you want, if you have some time before you leave for Dunwyn.”

“Well, what about tomorrow night then?” Venture offered.

“That’s wonderful, let’s plan for tomorrow around sundown? Just pop over and I’ll be all set!” Said Zummi happily.

“Sounds like a plan.” Venture agreed. “Then I’ll say good night for now, and see you tomorrow.”

“Oh, good night Venture, and,” Zummi scratched at the scruff of his neck. “It is good to have you back. We’re, all very fond of you.”

“And you know I feel the same about you guys.”

“Sleep well.” Said Zummi before leaving the room and softly shutting the door on his way out.

Venture moved over to the small bed and practically collapsed onto the mattress. The frame creaked slightly under his weight. The gummi had expected he might stay up for a time, unpacking some items from his bag, getting situated again, but after being on the road the last few weeks, he was so exhausted that he fell asleep almost immediately.

***

The following day was the most relaxed that Venture could remember having in quite some time. He helped Sunni and Cubbi collect firewood in the morning as promised, and afterwards they lay in the long grass of the grove and deciphered shapes in the clouds. He enjoyed a nice lunch in the afternoon with Grammi, Tummi and Gusto, and even found an hour to catch up with Sir Thornberry who had apparently moved himself into the armory on the lowest level of the glen. He learned that Gritty had returned to his native gummi homeland of Ursalia, but Thornberry was becoming quite fond of the glen and would be staying indefinitely. The green gummi expected he would feel restless after the months away, but instead he felt like he was back where he belonged. The feeling made him a bit uneasy.

The gummi bears all gathered in the den for supper which Grammi and Tummi had prepared for everyone. Venture followed up with Zummi about meeting later as discussed while Cubbi wrinkled up his nose and did his best to hide the mushrooms on his plate from Grammi under a dinner roll.

Again the meal was delightful, and afterwards Venture took some time to unpack a few belongings from the bag of holding into his room. He lined the shelves with a couple of books he had begun reading on his travels alongside the maps he had been using. When he was finished he touched the light sphere on the wall and went into the hallway. A few moments later he was knocking at the door next to his own.

***

Zummi carefully poured two cups of gummiberry tea and set them onto a clattery copper tray. The tea was good for the mind and body, refreshing, though not nearly as potent as its counterpart: gummiberry juice. He smelled the wonderful, warm aroma rising from the teacups as he lifted the tray with both paws and took it over to the nearby table where Venture sat.

“Mmm.” Said the green bear, sniffing the tea as he lifted the cup closest to him. “You make the best tea in all the realm, I swear.” He said.

“You have visited much of the realm, haven’t you? Perhaps I shall just take the compliment then.” Zummi said with a smile. He lifted his own teacup and carefully set it aside.

He was very happy to spend a quiet evening speaking with his friend. It had only been four and a half months since he had first met Venture, on that fateful, if tumultuous day. Since that time, the green bear had only stayed in Gummi Glen for three short weeks. Then he was gone, continuing the journey to find aid for his friends. Just like in those weeks before, the two arranged a night to relax and converse, which Zummi found to be a doubly good opportunity to get more of his friend’s incredible history down on paper. From the wooden table next to him, he gathered up a canvas-bound notebook and retrieved an ink quill with its jar.

“Are you wanting to write anything in particular tonight?” Venture asked, craning from his side of the table to see the book.

“In fact, I’d like to get another one of your stories written down, if you’d care to spare the time.” Zummi said, looking over his glasses at the bear sitting across from him.

“Oh, I’ll always make time for you, not that I had any other plans tonight anyway.” The bearded gummi said. “So, something specific? A bit more about what you call ‘the Great Gummi’ culture from centuries ago? Something from my wandering years as an ogre?”

Zummi blew some steam from the top of his cup and then took a tentative sip of the hot beverage. “Your choice. Anything you would like to have written down for pummi gosterity, uh, gummi posterity?”

Venture took a sip from his own cup while he thought about the magician’s request. “Oh, that is good, not too strong, just perfect.”

“Thank you kindly.” Said Zummi.

“Hmm, I know I’ve told you about the night we vanquished the sorceress, but have I told you yet about how the team was formed?” Asked Venture, raising a fuzzy eyebrow.

“You have not.” Said Zummi, offering a curious look. “But please do, I’m all ears.” He readied his quill at the top of a fresh page.

“Let me think.” Venture said as he began his tale. “I was still a cub at the time, around fourteen or fifteen, living with my grandfather in his general store. He was getting up there in age, as he often reminded me, so he had gifted me our family heirloom, the bag of holding for my birthday. That’s right, for my fifteenth birthday, that checks out. Anyway, Gummiton was bustling on that particular morning, more so than usual. And you have to remember, we had opened our town and lands to the displaced humans from the kingdom of Serenade, so Gummiton in those years after the sorceress had forced them out was especially crowded. Sorry, I should try to stick to the main story.”

“It’s fine, my shorthand is up to the task.” Zummi assured his companion.

“Great, well, where was I? Oh yes, everyone in town was acting like they had a special secret to share.”

***

Maddi came by Grandpa’s store in the morning, like she did almost every day. She had this huge grin on her face, stretching from ear to ear. She was seven years older than me and a lot more interesting, adventurous, and brazen too. Maddi was amazing, I wanted to be just like her when I grew up. She was just like my big sister, even called me her little brother sometimes. I had known her my whole life, our parents used to be friends.

“Hey Venture, how’s business?” The burgundy-colored bear asked as she leaned against the front counter of the shop.

“Fine, we sold a bunch of knitted scarves to the humans. The nights just started getting colder recently so Grandpa figured it was a good idea to have them in stock.” I told her.

“Sad to see Summer coming to an end. That’s smart though, I mean, they don’t have any fur, they gotta be cold all the time, right? Must be annoying.” She said.

“I guess.” I said.

“Anyway, whatever, I’m not really here for that.”

“I figured. So what’s up?” I asked her as I tidied up one of the display shelves of buttons, needles and colored thread spools.

“You haven’t heard the news?”

“No. what news?” I asked.

“Whole town’s talking about it.” She said.

“About what?”

“Wow, you are seriously clueless.”

“Maddi, come on! Just tell me already!” I snapped.

She smirked. “Geez, calm down, if you want to know that bad I’ll tell you.”

I rolled my eyes.

“So yeah, the human king sent out a request, he’s looking for people.” She told me.

“What for?”

“They’re calling it ‘The King’s Contest.’”

“Well that doesn’t explain too much.” I said and grimaced. “What kind of contest?”

“He wants to find people with skills, who can fight. He’s hosting a tournament in three days.” Maddi said.

“Whoa, that sounds exciting!” I exclaimed. “How do you know all this?”

She pulled a carefully folded sheet of paper from the yellow sash around her waist and handed it to me. “This is how.”

I unfolded it and saw it was a flier, presumably one of many that had been posted around Gummiton and the more recent human settlement of New Serenade earlier that morning. Quickly I scanned over the information before giving it back.

“That’s really gonna be something to see.” I said and whistled.

“I’m going to enter.” Maddi told me proudly, tossing her long, single braid of hair back over her shoulder.

“Is it even open to gummi bears?”

She scrunched up her face. “Why wouldn’t it be? It doesn’t say ‘humans only’ or anything on it, does it?”

“No.”

“So then, of course I’m going to enter, and I plan to be one of the winners too!”

“It’s just, humans are so big and powerful, what if you get hurt?” I said.

Her expression softened. “Don’t worry about me, little brother. I’m quick, they won’t even lay a finger on me. Besides, that old king wants the best, and it’s going to be me for sure.”

“Will I be able to see you participate?” I asked.

“Obviously. I can only do my best if you’re there cheering me on.” She said and fluffed up my hair with her paw.

***

Gummiton was beyond excited over the next few days leading up to the tournament. It was surprising to pass anyone on the street who wasn’t talking about it, though to be fair there usually wasn’t much else going on, at least not on such a grand scale. By that time, the top rumors were that the king wanted to host the event for morale, find a team to be his new royal guard, or make a strike force to defeat the sorceress. They all seemed equally preposterous and plausible. Unfortunately for me however, I was scheduled to mind the store on the day of the contest while my grandfather traveled just out of town into the forest to gather berries and herbs to dry and sell.

I suppose I should say a couple of things about Grandpa at this point: The gummi was strict, not overly harsh necessarily, but he had his rules and expected them to be followed. The other thing was, he liked to stay up late with his pipe and a book in the evening and sleep late in the mornings, which almost always meant I had to open the shop. So on the day of the tournament, I wrote him a note, apologizing that I had something urgent to do that I deemed more important than opening the store. I left it on his nightstand next to the snoring bear, said a quiet ‘goodbye’ and then headed out for the day.

The contest grounds were set up just outside of Gummiton, in a large clearing at the edge of the Honeypaw woods, where there was enough space for all the festivities. Some of the town carpenters had constructed wooden stands for spectators, and roped off rings for individual battles. There were even benches and seating areas in some of the trees, obviously being more for the gummi bears who could easily get to them. The area was completely transformed from the meadow it had previously been. Somehow, in just three days there had been time for many local businesses to set up stands with food and drink as well as a few game booths like I had seen and played before at a human’s carnival when I was very young. I felt my stomach rumble as I looked over some small cakes and sweet buns at a baker’s stall. The smell of cooked sugar and spices was nearly overwhelming to my sensitive nose, but in a wonderful way. I had told Grandpa we should do something similar, but he wasn’t much for the idea. Maybe he just didn’t understand how many people would be in attendance.

I continued through the rows of booths until I reached the largest fight ring designated for the main events. It was the most impressive due to its sheer size as well as knowing it was where the final matches would take place. It was wider and had tall, waving banners surrounding it flying the colors of New Serenade and Gummiton respectively. For now there was no one competing here, although a few people were already making themselves comfortable to have good viewing later in the day. Behind and above the ring in sturdier-looking stands were the nicer seats for the human’s king Josef, his family, and the gummi elders. There were also padded seats for advisors, probably some other people too, but basically, the most important folks from both settlements.  

I found Maddi about an hour after I arrived, she was just finishing a match, which she won. She was beaming, waving at folks, talking to some others. When she saw me though she ran right over.

“Hey! There you are! You missed my first fight!”

“I’m sorry, I wanted to leave sooner, but I almost didn’t… I think Grandpa’s gonna be really upset when he finds out.” I told her, still feeling guilty.

“Hey, this tournament’s a big deal, he’ll understand. They say it’s better to ask forgiveness than permission, you know.” She said, tying her yellow bandana more tightly at the back of her head.

I frowned. “That seems subjective.”

“Whatever, anyway, I got my first win!” She said, grabbing me by the shoulders and shaking me. She laughed like a crazy person. I couldn’t help laughing with her.

“Congratulations! Was it a close match?” I asked her.

She shook her head. “Nah. I was too quick, besides, with these rules it was a piece of cake!”

“Oh? What do you mean?” I asked.

“I told you already, Venture. We’re not trying to kill each other or anything. You just need to knock your opponent down three times, or get them out of the ring. You can use weapons, but absolutely no lethal attacks.” She reminded me.

“I know all that! I meant, how did you win?” I asked.

“Just outmaneuvered him, tripped him up a few times. No sweat.” She flexed her arm for me and grinned.

“There actually is some sweat on your forehead, Maddi.” I said and pointed.

“Haha, you bratty little cub!” She shouted and grabbed me in a headlock. We both laughed again.

I stuck by my sister for the rest of the day and was able to watch her next match from the sidelines, which she also won, with relative ease. She was even faster than I remembered. She had spent years training for the Gummi Guard, so it made sense that she would be in peak physical condition. Of course, there were plenty of gummis also trained to join the guard, and several of them were in attendance, but I doubted they had Maddi’s grit and determination. I had heard her mother, Clover, remark that if Maddi had been born a human she’d have her own queendom by now. When Maddi was in a battle, the way she read her opponent’s moves, reacted so quickly and effortlessly, seemed to be pure instinct on her part. You could see her opponents calculating strategies in their heads, but Maddi had already tripped them up or disarmed them before they could act. Her third match of the day was in the finals, which meant, if she won, she would be one of those deemed worthy by King Josef. As the number of participants dictated, only three would be counted as champions.

While she was preparing for her last match, I was able to catch some of the other finalists’ bouts. The first of them featured the most physically imposing swordsman I had ever seen. He was enormous, with a midsection shaped like a pickle barrel and a golden moustache wider than his head! He faced off against against a smaller, though capable swordfighter. The big fellow moved with purpose, deflecting his attacker’s assault with little shrugs, it seemed, letting the sword glance off his shining silver plate armor. The giant man had a sword himself, an impressive broadsword, but at that point in the fight it was being used more as a shield than a weapon. He was just sizing his opponent up, gauging his battle style before actually going on the offensive. It was clear to everyone watching who the victor would be just based on the sheer size and strength of the man, but what was actually surprising was that his attacks were incredibly fast. It seemed, with the added weight of the huge blade and armor, he should be sluggish, but nothing could be further from the truth. The golden-haired man began to use the two-handed sword in earnest then, but avoided slicing with its sharp edges entirely, otherwise I expect he could have cut his opponent in two. He won the match easily, using the flat side of his blade to lift his opponent into the air before hurling him out of the ring. The crowd applauded and cheered, “Osric, Osric, Osric!”

The second person to become a champion that day was also human, lean and quite plain-looking. He had long black hair that covered some of his face, tied into a small tail at the back and wore simple brown robes. The fellow announcing the fight said that his name was Talwyn, and he was the most gifted acolyte from the former mage’s academy in Serenade. These days he was also adding gummi magic to his repertoire, studying with Gummiton mystics and magicians. He battled a barbarian woman who fought with enormous claw weapons. The mage seemed to keep her at a distance easily enough, blowing her back with gusts of air from his staff. She roared and charged at him but Talwyn mired her with a mud spell, and while she struggled to pull herself free, began to summon a fireball in the air above his unassuming wooden staff. As the flames grew in size, you could see the hesitation in his opponent. The air over the ring began to heat up, and I could feel its unnatural warmth on my skin. All eyes were glued to the glowing crimson sphere as it rotated in space and grew in size. When the fireball was as wide across as a wagon wheel, and close to being launched, the barbarian admitted defeat. I can’t say that I blamed her. The crowd expressed some disappointment at the anticlimactic end of the duel. I’ll admit I had wanted to see what that fireball could do too.

As fate would have it, the very last final match of the day was between Maddi and a tall human named Bernard who strutted about the ring in a reddish-brown long coat. The man appeared fierce, with fiery crimson hair that flowed into an equally wild beard. The fight judge had the two shake hands as the match was about to start.

I heard people behind me whispering, “What a handsome rogue he is! I hope he isn’t too hard on that little gummi bear!”

“Rogue is right, you know he’s one of those sailors from Glassport don’t you?” Said someone else.

I didn’t know much about the place, only that it was, as the name suggested, a port town many miles away, and also that the folks who traveled through and did business there didn’t have the best of reputations.

Like the previous finals, this one was being held in the larger ring in front of the royal stands and the crowd was dense with spectators. I climbed the narrow stairs into the raised common seating area and pushed through some onlookers, attempting to get a better view. Bernard used a bo staff, because it was most like a trident. Apparently he was also a fisherman from the lands he hailed from and was accustomed to the range and feel of the weapon. He was well trained like Osric, but in a very different style, and I could tell that Maddi was having real difficulty for the first time that day. She was still faster, and obviously a much smaller target, but I could tell Bernard had fought alongside or perhaps with gummi bears, so he knew what he was doing. Maddi bounded over and around him, testing his strike range with the long staff, though I could tell he was learning hers at the same time. It was several minutes before either of them got a knockdown, and I gasped when Maddi was the one to end up face down in the dirt. She got back up, and they circled each other.

“Apologies lass, this is just a game after all.” Said Bernard with a gruff, accented voice as he expertly twirled his bo in one hand. “But I do play to win.” He grinned so wide I could see a shine of gold from one of his teeth.

Maddi patted her face with her paws, getting the dirt off before she responded. “Don’t worry about me any, nothing I can’t handle.”

“Good to know.” He said. “I’d be insulted to think you made it to the finals by accident.”

Maddi just smirked.

Her movements didn’t look quite as sure as before, as she was being more defensive now. The only weapon she carried was a small dagger sheathed at her sash belt, but I didn’t see how it would do her any good in this match. No lethal attacks allowed, not that Maddi would ever take someone’s life, and nothing that would permanently injure the man either. She bounded over him, I suspect to land on his head and use her weight to force him to the ground, but he seemed to be waiting for that, stepping out from under her before she landed and pummeling her with the staff, scoring his second knockdown. In fact, the hit very nearly sent my sister out of the ring. There was a collective gasp from the spectators.

“Come on, Maddi, come on…” I said under my breath as I watched.

“That’s two knockdowns now.” Said Bernard cooly. He stood back, taking a relaxed stance and hooked a thumb over his large silver belt buckle. I knew enough to realize that his nonchalant act was meant to rattle my sister. He didn’t know her like I did though. She always did her best work when she felt the pressure of a challenge.

“Not sure what you’ve heard about gummi bears, but we all know how to count, thanks.” Said Maddi. She hopped back to her feet and tossed her braid over her shoulder.

“Well that’s good! We only have to get to three after all.” Bernard said and chuckled.

From where I stood I couldn’t see as much of the fight as I wanted to. The humans in front of me were standing and crowding the wooden railing, so I could only see through their legs. I had to get a better view so I began to make my way to the very front of the wooden platform, maybe four meters above the fighting ring below.

Maddi and Bernard engaged one another again and again. With the weapon, he just had too much coverage and reach to his advantage. Given the inherent differences in our species, Maddi didn’t have the strength needed to disarm him either. This only left one option available to her: cunning. The burgundy gummi came in from the sailor’s side, waiting for his inevitable sweep. When it came, she slid under it, tipping her head back and letting her long braid trail out behind her as the staff whooshed over her face. I couldn’t help but cry out, if his hit had connected she would really have been hurt. She withdrew the small dagger from her belt in an instant as she moved, ending her slide just behind the man after passing right through his legs. She leapt up from the ground, leaving a small dust cloud, slashing the dagger carefully. I couldn’t see what exactly she had done, but it was apparent a moment later when the fisherman’s heavy leather belt and trousers suddenly slipped down to his knees. He instinctively reached down to pull them back up while Maddi jumped and kicked him in the small of the back, forcing him to the ground. Now it was one knockdown to two. The crowd roared with laughter at the unexpected turn of events. Bernard got up again, embarrassed, and was now forced to hold his trousers up, leaving him to fight with only one hand. It wasn’t difficult for Maddi to take the upper hand and score the next knockdown on her unbalanced opponent.

“That was a dirty trick!” Snarled the flustered man.

Maddi shrugged. “It’s just a game, but like you said, I play to win too.” She told him.

She bounced over him, avoided his awkward strike easily and landed on his shoulder blades. She scored her third knockdown. The spectators went wild. Even the king and gummi elders applauded excitedly from their vantage point. Bernard for his part, tried to stand tall after his defeat, red-faced though he was.

 “So this is what was more important than minding the shop today?” Came a gravelly voice from behind me. I knew it all too well and immediately broke out in a nervous sweat.

With the events of the afternoon, I had completely forgotten about Grandpa, hadn’t even considered that he might come looking for me. Now, hearing that stern tone made the fur at the back of my neck stand up and I felt like a cub who had been caught with his paw in the cookie jar.

“Gr-Grandpa! I can explain!” I started to say automatically, but in my haste as I turned to face him, I was bumped by a human next to me and lost my balance. The collision sent me tumbling back against the wooden guardrail of the stands. Unfortunately for me, the wooden slats were high and wide apart, so a cub my size could slip right between them, which I did. I just had time to see the look of surprise on my grandfather’s face as I fell from the tall platform.

The drop was dizzying, but I had the presence of mind to pull my limbs in and cover my head. Gummi bears are naturally bouncy so though I knew the fall could do some damage, it wasn’t life-threatening. What I hadn’t realized however, was that I was directly above Maddi’s humiliated opponent, Bernard the sailor.

Bernard yelped as a small green bear crashed into him from above, with enough force to knock him to his knees and force him to drop his pants yet again. I bounced safely off of him and rolled some distance away before getting to my feet, dusted myself off and stood before the man. I was about to ask him if he was alright, and apologize, but his face told me my best bet might just be to flee.

“You blasted gummis! Think you can just embarrass me like this and get away with it?” He said with an angry snort. He still struggled to keep his britches up over his underwear as he found his feet and brandished his weapon.

I quickly glanced  around me. Maddi had already been escorted away by one of the contest judges, Grandpa was high above me in the stands, and a bunch of onlookers had begun crowding around us, as if they thought another match was starting.

“Hey look!” Someone shouted. “Bernard’s fighting another gummi!”

“Guess he didn’t learn his lesson last time!” Someone rejoined. There was laughter.

Bernard’s face was perhaps even redder than his hair. He charged me, bo staff drawn, and he obviously meant to use it. Unlike my fall, this would undoubtedly leave a mark. I tried to run from the large roped-off arena but a tall human man reached down and forcibly shoved me back. Behind me, the humiliated fisherman roared. I was panicked and terrified.

“Venture, hey, boy!” I could just hear my Grandpa’s voice over the din of the crowd. I looked up into the stands and saw his familiar bearded face. “Use your bag!” He indicated the simple coinpurse at his waist and it took me a moment to catch his meaning.

I reached down and took my own pouch, the bag of holding, from my rope belt. Grandpa had shown me how it worked of course, so I knew all of its practical applications, so why did he want me to use it now?

The enraged sailor swung wildly, and natural instinct took over as I dived out of the way of the weapon while it swung past me. It struck the ground, sending a small shower of grit and pebbles into the air. I gasped and opened the bag. If the old shopkeeper thought this thing could help me, he was probably right.

“Can’t even win against a little cub!” Scoffed a bystander.

Bernard lunged at me.

I tugged the bag of holding wide open. I wasn’t even thinking about what I was doing. Bernard’s forward momentum took him right into the open mouth of the bag. The look on the man’s face as he stumbled into an impossibly-sized pouch, that was small only a moment ago was something to see. In the blink of an eye my assailant was gone. The roar of the crowd cut out almost immediately. They seemed as shocked as Bernard was by the turn of events. I surveyed the throng of onlookers surrounding me. They were nearly silent except for some confused whispers.

“Now say his name and let him out, boy!” I heard my Grandpa call down from above. So using the bag to store a person was just like with any other object. I understood now why my grandfather hadn’t shared this information with me, it could get a kid into a lot of trouble.

“Uh, what was his name again?” I asked the people around me. The thrill of the ordeal had momentarily made me forget.

“Bernard.” One of them told me.

“Oh right, Bernard!” I said after opening the bag up again.

The red-haired fellow suddenly sprouted from the magical pouch, tumbling forward, weapon still in hand. He sat on the ground near the edge of the ring, quite baffled judging from his expression.

“Sorry about that, and about landing on your head earlier.” I told him.

“Um, that’s alright lad.” He said quietly. For the time being at least, his anger was replaced by confusion.

The crowd, as intrigued as they had been a few moments earlier began to disperse once the action was over. Grandpa made his way down from the wooden viewing platform and walked over to me. Even at nearly sixty years of age the olive-colored bear was quite intimidating to behold with his puffed-out chest, full beard and serious expression.

“I’m sorry, it’s just that the contest was today and Maddi really wanted me to--” I began.

He held up a paw and I was silent. “Venture, you don’t need to explain, I understand perfectly well why you couldn’t miss today.” He said, his tone much more fair than I had been expecting.

“R-really?”

He nodded. “My boy, I’m not completely unreasonable. I was young once too, and I know most days there isn’t much going on in this town.” He huffed. “Though I suppose it’s more lively since the humans came to stay with us. My point is, you should have just told me.”

“Sorry Grandpa. I will next time.”

“The truth is, if you had reminded me last night about it I could have gone to bed earlier and opened the shop myself, maybe just done a half day. Besides, I wouldn’t have minded seeing more of the fights!” He added.

“’More?’” I asked.

He grinned. “I only saw a few but they were exciting, especially Maddi’s at the end there!”

“Yeah!” I said in agreement.

“That mage fellow’s fire spell?”

“I know, it was amazing!” I agreed.

“And you humbling that man with your bag was pretty entertaining too.” He said and gave me a wink.

I was going to ask him more about the bag’s capabilities, when two human soldiers, clad in blue and grey armor appeared next to us. We looked up at them.

“Excuse me, son.” One of the men who wore a reddish mustache said.

“You mean me?” I asked. It was fairly uncommon for a human to speak with me, except inside our store of course.

“Yes, you see, our King Josef has asked for an audience with you and the other winners of the contest.” He said.

I looked to my grandfather for help.

“That’s a mistake, my grandson here wasn’t part of the tourney, just got into a bit of an altercation afterwards with a pretty sore loser.” He explained.

“Be that as it may,” The other knight, a taller fellow with a dark goatee and scar over his eye said. “Our king has asked to speak with you, and it would be very rude to turn him down.”

I gulped, but the knight smiled down at me. My guess was to show me I wasn’t in any trouble, at least that was my hope. Regardless, my stomach began to knot itself.

Grandpa patted me on the back. “It’s alright Venture, let’s go see what the fellow has to say.”

I swallowed nervously but nodded my head. Two human knights were leading me away to meet their king, what did I have to be worried about?

[blenderbender1811]

Food in Brian Jacques’ Redwall Series: The Redwall Cookbook

Food mentioned in the Redwall series! This is entirely for fanfic/headcanon purposes but will be fun!

Note: The eating of sentient creatures happens in Redwall, but I’m not including it here, because people are not food. Eating rabbit, pigs, sparrows, etc. as Cluny does would not count under this, as rabbits are sentient and the pigs are described as such by Methuselah. Seafood is not sentient and, as it’s uncertain whether gastropods like snails are, I have included those here. Birds are sentient though (as are at least some insects like bees and dragonflies) and so will not be listed. Cattle and horses exist as non-sentient livestock, but no mention is given of eating them. I also did not list food mentioned generally (’fruit’, ‘vegetables’, ‘grain’ etc.) unless it was part of a larger meal.

I may have missed a few mentions - feel free to let me know if I have!

Author info, book jacket, etc.

- Apple, blackberry and vanilla

- Tea

- Sprouts. biscuits, scones with meadow cream and strawberry jam

- Apples, pears, honey

- Flour, acorns, blueberries

- Plums, peaches, almonds, raisins

- Turnip, potato, and cheese

- Mustard

- Butter

- Cabbage, turnips, carrots, onion

Spring

- Apples

- Bluebells and crocus

- Dock leaf

- Hare’s Pawspring Vegetable Soup (Butter, carrots, onions, celery, tomato paste, vegetable bouillon, water, salt and pepper, shredded green cabbage, green beans, cornstarch, served with crusty bread)

- October Ale

- Potatoes, garlic and turnips, cabbage

- Crispy Cheese ‘n’ Onion Hogbake (Onions, cheddar cheese, eggs, milk, salt, pepper, cornflakes, tomatoes)

- Tomatoes, onions. turnips, leeks and cauliflower

- Vegetable Casserole a la Foremole (Butter, potatoes, carrots, rutabaga, leeks, vegetable stock, salt, pepper, whole wheat breadcrumbs, sharp cheddar cheese)

- Tatercakes

- Gourmet Garrison Grilled Leeks (Salt, water, leeks, unsalted butter, parmesan cheese, dijon mustard)

- Honey

- Stuffed Springtide Mushrooms (Vegetable oil, portobello mushrooms, unsalted butter, whole wheat breadcrumbs, sesame seeds, dried parsley and dried thyme, salt and pepper, hard cheese)

- Candied chestnuts

- Abbot’s Special Abbey Trifle (Cubed sponge cake or ladyfingers, raspberries, sugar, custard sauce or vanilla pudding, heavy whipped cream, toasted sliced almonds)

- Custard Sauce (Eggs, egg yolks, sugar, milk, vanilla bean or vanilla extract)

- Spiced Gatehouse Tea Bread (Butter, raisins, currants and golden raisins, hot brewed tea, dark brown sugar, whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg), baking powder, salt, egg)

- Honeybaked Apples (Butter, baking apples (Rome, Macintosh, or Granny Smith), raisins, currants, golden raisins, honey, water, and custard sauce or heavy cream)

- Hot Mint Tea (Black tea, mint, water, honey)

- Sugar

Summer

- Roses

- Water

- Tea

- Willow

- Apple

- Forget-me-not, evening primrose, charlock

- Hotroot Sunsalad (Salt, water, parsnips, carrots, Jerusalem artichokes, leeks with wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, hot pepper sauce and salt in dressing)

- Brockhall Badger Carrot Cakes (Potato, carrot, onion, breadcrumbs, parsley, eggs, salt, pepper, vegetable oil)

- Great Hall Gooseberry Fool (Gooseberries, sugar, water, custard or vanilla pudding. Custard made from sugar, cornstarch, milk, heavy whipped cream, chocolate)

- Mashed potatoes

- Rolls

- Milk

- Cheerful Churchmouse Cherry Crisp (Cherries, sugar, water, rolled oats, demerara sugar, almonds, sesame seeds, honey)

- Dock leaf

- Rosey’s Jolly Raspberry Jelly Rock Cakes (All purpose flour, baking powder, salt, unsalted butter or margarine, sugar, eggs, raspberry jam or jelly)

- Afternoon Tea Scones with Strawberry Jam and Cream (All purpose flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg), salt, unsalted butter, sugar, milk, strawberry jam, and clotted cream (’meadowcream’ is cream with honey and sweet meadow herbs) or whipped cream, creme fraiche, or whole milk yogurt)

- Squirrelmum’s Blackberry and Apple Cake (All-purpose flour, almond flour, unsalted butter or margarine, sugar, apple juice, eggs, baking powder, salt, vanilla, a cooking apple (Granny Smith recommended), blackberries, demerara sugar or granulated sugar)

- Grapes

- Lettuce

- Guosim Shrew Shortbread (All purpose flour, salt, unsalted butter. superfine sugar)

- Summer Strawberry Fizz (Strawberries, strawberry ice cream, sugar, seltzer water)

Autumn

- Apples

- Oats, rye, barley, and good wheat

- Pumpkins, squash, mashed potatoes, cheese studded with what look like nuts

- Mole’s Favourite Deeper ‘n’ Ever Turnip ‘n’ Tater ‘n’ Beetroot Pie (Potatoes, water, salt, carrots, turnips or rutabaga, unsalted butter, pepper, cheddar cheese, served with crisp green salad and pickled beets)

- Bellringer’s Reward (Roast Roots and Baked Spuds) (Water, salt, rutabaga, parsnips, carrots, vegetable oil, pepper, parsley for roots, potatoes, olive oil, salt for spuds)

- Wild garlic

- October Ale (Ginger beer or ginger ale, grape juice, sugar)

- Autumn Oat Favourites (Unsalted butter, light brown sugar, golden syrup or corn syrup, quick-cooking oats, all-purpose flour, grated coconut, baking soda, hot water)

- Hare’s Haversack Crumble (Blueberries or blackberries, sugar, all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, cinnamon, salt, light brown sugar, hazelnuts or pecans, served with custard sauce or ice cream)

- Harvestberry Sunset Pudd (Raspberries, blackberries, honey, white or wheat bread, served with whipped cream)

- Loamhedge Legacy Nutbread (All-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, cayenne pepper, unsalted butter, milk, pecans)

- Dock leaves

- Dibbun’s Delight (Mixed nuts, sugar, light brown sugar, golden syrup or corn syrup, water, unsalted butter, baking soda)

- Golden Hill Pears (Sugar, water, pears, allspice)

Winter

- Tea

- Shrimp ‘n’ Hotroot Soup (Unsalted butter, onion, leeks, vegetable stock, potatoes, curry or chili powder, salt, pepper, shrimp or prawns, milk, served with crusty bread)

- Veggible Molebake (Unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, heavy cream, vegetable stock or milk, egg yolks, salt, pepper, cauliflower, carrots, peas, tomatoes, cheddar cheese)

- Eggs and sugar

- Strawberries

- Stones inna Swamp (Dried white beans, dried kidney beans, water, vegetable oil, onion, celery, garlic, mushrooms, green bell peppers, vegetable stock (or water and vegetable bouillon), tomatoes, parsley, paprika, salt, pepper, rolled oats, whole wheat breadcrumbs, margarine, cheddar cheese)

- Savoury Squirrel Bakes (Potatoes, hard cheese like cheddar, unsalted butter, chives, scallions, salt, pepper, all-purpose flour, eggs, breadcrumbs, vegetable oil (optional))

- Outside ‘n’ Inside Cobbler Riddle (Peaches, plums, nectarines, apricots, light brown sugar, all purpose flour, orange zest, almond flour (or ground almonds), sugar, baking powder, salt, egg, plain yogurt, unsalted butter, vanilla, almonds, served with confectioner’s sugar and whipped cream)

- Ginger

- Dock leaf

- Rubbadeedubb Pudd (All purpose flour, baking powder, salt, unsalted butter or margarine, sugar, rhubarb, milk)

- Nunnymolers (All purpose flour, confectioner’s sugar, unsalted butter or margarine, ice water, strawberries, raspberries, honey, raspberry or strawberry jam)

- Applesnow (Sauce apple (Macintosh or Cortland), cinnamon, water, sugar, egg white (raw or powdered)

- Mossflower Mulled Cider (Apple cider, sugar, cloves, cinnamon sticks, allspice, lime or lemon)

[writinggeisha]

Colour Words

White: French beige,  Navajo white,  alabaster white,  albino white,  antique white,  arctic white,  argent white,  ashen white,  beige,  birch,  biscuit white,  bisque,  blanched almond,  blanched white,  bleached white,  blonde,  bone white,  buff,  camel,  canvas beige,  linen white,  marshmallow white,  milk white,  mocassin,  mother-of-pearl,  mushroom,  neutral white,  nude,  oatmeal white,  off-white,  old lace white,  opal,  paper white,  pearl white,  piano key white,  polar white,  porcelain,  powder white,  pure white,  raw cotton white,  coconut white,  contrast white,  cotton white,  cream,  diamond,  dove white,  ecru,  eggshell white,  flax,  flour white,  fog white,  frosted white,  ghost white,  goose white,  hemp,  ivory white,  lace white,  latte,  light tan,  lily white,  sandstone,  seashell white,  sheep white,  sheet white,  shell white,  shining star white,  silvery white,  smoky beige,  snow white,  solid white,  spotless white,  sugar white,  toothpaste white,  vanilla,  waxen white,  wedding white,  whey,  white,  white chocolate,  white smoke  Yellow: Chardonnay,  French fry yellow,  Titanium yellow,  amber,  banana yellow,  bleached blond,  blond,  buff,  bumblebee yellow,  butter yellow,  buttercup,  butternut squash yellow,  butterscotch,  cadmium yellow,  canary yellow,  champagne,  citrine,  corn yellow,  lemon peel,  lemon sherbet,  lemon yellow,  linen,  lion yellow,  maize,  marigold yellow,  mellow yellow,  metallic gold,  mimosa yellow,  mustard yellow,  ochre,  olive,  omelette yellow,  palamino,  papaya,  parakeet yellow,  pencil yellow,  cream,  custard yellow,  daffodil yellow,  dandelion,  duckling yellow,  egg yolk yellow,  electric yellow,  flax,  flesh tone,  gold,  gold yellow,  golden bronze,  golden yellow,  goldenrod,  highlighter yellow,  honey yellow,  lemon chiffon,  lemon drop,  pineapple yellow,  popcorn yellow,  raincoat yellow,  saffron,  school bus yellow,  squash yellow,  straw yellow,  sunflower yellow,  sunglow yellow,  sunset yellow,  sunshine yellow,  taxi cab yellow,  topaz,  vanilla,  wheat,  yellow,  yolk yellow  

Orange:  amber,  apricot,  basketball  orange,  blood  orange,  bourbon,  burnt  orange,  butterfly  orange,  candlelight  orange,  candy  corn,  cantaloupe  orange,  carnelian,  carotene,  carrot  orange,  cheddar  orange,  cinnamon,  mango,  marigold  orange,  melon  orange,  neon  orange,  old  gold,  orange,  orange  juice,  orange  peel,  orange  sherbet,  orange  soda,  orange-red,  papaya,  peach,  persimmon,  pumpkin  orange,   copper  penny,  coral,  dark  orange,  dark  salmon,  dayglo  orange,  ember  orange,  fall  leaves  orange,  flame  orange,  ginger  orange,  gold,  golden  orange,  goldfish  orange,  ice  pop  orange,  light  orange,  light  salmon,   rust  orange,  safety  orange,  saffron,  salamander  orange,  starfish  orange,  sunrise  orange,  tabby,  tangelo,  tangerine,  tawny,  tiger  orange,  tiger  stripe  orange,  traffic  cone  orange,  yam  orange

Red: Bordeaux  red,  Indian  red,  alizarin  crimson,  amaranth,  apple  red,  auburn,  autumn  leaf  red,  barn  red,  beet  red,  blood  red,  blush,  bougainvillea,  bourbon,  brick  red,  bright  red,  burgundy,  burnt  sienna,  candy  apple  red,  cardinal  red,  carmine,  carnelian,  cerise,  cherry  red,  chestnut  red,  chili  pepper  red,  magenta,  magma  red,  maroon,  orange-red,  paprika,  pepperoni  red,  persimmon  red,  pink  red,  pomegranate  red,  poppy  red,  rabbit  eye  red,  radish  red,  rare  steak  red,  raspberry  red,  red,  red  apple,  red  berry,  red  carpet,  red  licorice,  red  lipstick,  red  nose,  red  pepper,  red  potato,  red  rose,  red  velvet,  claret,  copper,  coral  red,  crab  red,  cranberry  red,  crimson  red,  dark  cerise,  dark  red,  deep  pink,  devil  red,  faded  rose,  fire  engine  red,  fire  red,  fire  truck  red,  flame  red,  florid  red,  fruit  punch  red,  garnet  red,  geranium  red,  henna,  hibiscus  red,  hot  pink,  ketchup  red,  ladybug  red,  lipstick  red,  red  wine  vinegar,  redwood,  rosewood,  rouge,  ruby  red,  russet  red,  rust  red,  sangria  red,  scarlet,  sports  car  red,  stop  light  red,  stop  sign  red,  strawberry  red,  tawny  port  red,  tawny  red,  terra  cotta,  tomato  bisque,  tomato  red,  torch  red,  vermillion,  watermelon  flesh,  wine  red,  winter  apple  red

Pink: Pepto Bismal pink,   Persian rose,   amaranth,   apricot,   ash rose,   baby cheeks pink,   baby pink,   bacon pink,   ballerina pink,   ballet pink,   ballet slipper pink,   begonia,   blush pink,   bougainvillea,   bubblegum pink,   cameo,   carmine,   carnation pink,   cerise,   cherry blossom,   mulberry,   neon pink,   orchid,   pale pink,   pastel pink,   peach,   peach puff,   peony pink,   petunia pink,   pig pink,   pink,   pink Cadillac,   pink champagne,   pink cheeks,   pink diamond,   pink grapefruit,   pink lemonade,   pink sherbet,   polka dot pink,   powder pink,   conch pink,   coral pink,   cotton candy,   cranberry,   cupcake pink,   dayglo pink,   dusty rose,   eraser pink,   flamingo pink,   flesh,   flesh-colored,   fuchsia,   grapefruit pink,   hibiscus pink,   hot pink,   jellyfish pink,   lavender pink,   light plum,   lipstick pink,   magenta,   rose,   rose petal,   rose pink,   rose quartz,   rosy red,   ruby,   ruddy pink,   sand pink,   seashell pink,   shocking pink,   soft pink,   strawberry jam,   strawberry milkshake,   sunset pink,   tea rose,   thistle pink,   tongue pink,   tulip pink,   turnip pink,   worm pink

Purple: Concord grape,   amethyst,   aubergine,   beet purple,   bilberry purple,   blackberry,   blackcurrant,   blue violet,   blueberry,   brandywine,   bruise purple,  byzantium,   cerise,   claret,   currant,   dahlia,   magenta,   mauve,   monster purple,   mulberry,   opal purple,   orchid purple,   pale plum,   pansy purple,   passionfruit purple,   pastel purple,   periwinkle,   plum,   prune,   purple,   purple cabbage,   purple jam,   dark raspberry,   dark violet,   eggplant purple,   fandango,   grape crush,   grape jam purple,   grape jelly purple,   grape purple,   heliotrope,   hyacinth,   inky purple,   iris purple,   juice purple,   lavender,   lavender blush,   lilac purple,   quartz,   raisin purple,   raspberry,   rhubarb purple,   royal purple,   thistle,   true purple,   turnip purple,   violet,   violet red,   wild berry purple,   wild grape,   wine,   wisteria

Blue: Caribbean blue,   Caribbean turquoise,   Dodger blue,   Pacific blue,   Prussian blue,   Tiffany blue,   alice blue,   aqua blue,   aquamarine,   azure blue,  baby blue,   blue belle,   blue ice,   blue jean blue,   blue-green,   blueberry,  bluebird blue,   bluebonnet blue,   cadet blue,   lapis lazuli,   light blue,  marine blue,   marlin blue,   midnight blue,   navy blue,   neon blue,   nighttime blue,   ocean blue,   pale blue,   pastel blue,   peacock blue,   police officer blue,   pool blue,   powder blue,   ribbon blue,   robin egg,   royal blue,   sapphire blue,   cobalt,   cornflower,   cyan,   dark blue,   dark slate blue,   deep sky blue,   denim blue,   dolphin blue,   electric blue,   frostbite blue,   glacial blue,   heather,   iceberg blue,   icy blue,   imperial blue,   indigo blue,   inky blue,  jay blue,   lake blue,   slate blue,   snowflake blue,   stained glass blue,   steel blue,   stone blue,   summer sky blue,   surf blue,   swimming pool,   teal blue,   true blue,   turquoise,   ultra blue,   ultramarine,   verdigris,   violet blue,   washed denim blue,   whale blue

Green: Granny Smith apple,   Kelly green,   Kermit green,   Persian green,   absinthe,   algae green,   alligator green,   apple green,   aqua,   army green,   artichoke green,   asparagus green,   avocado green,   bay leaf green,   bluegrass green,   boxwood green,   broccoli green,   cabbage green,   cactus green,   caterpillar green,   celery green,   chartreuse,   chive green,   chlorophyll green,   iceberg lettuce,   iguana green,   ivy green,   jade green,   jadestone,   jungle green,   kelp green,   key lime green,   leaf green,   leprechaun green,   lettuce green,   lichen green,   light cyan,   lime green,   lizard green,   melon rind green,   metallic mint,   mint green,   moss green,   myrtle green,   neon green,   olive drab,   olive green,   parrot green,   crocodile green,   cucumber green,   cyan,   cypress,   dark khaki green,   dark olive green,   dollar bill green,   drab olive,   eel green,   emerald green,   evergreen,   fern green,   forest green,   frog green,   grass green,   grasshopper green,   green,   green apple,   green olive,   green pepper,   green tea,   green-yellow,   holly,   honeydew green,   pea soup,   pear green,   pickle green,   pine green,   pistachio,   sage green,   sea green,   seafoam green,   seaweed green,   shamrock green,   spinach green,   spring bud green,   spring green,   sprout green,   spruce green,   summer grass,   swamp green,   tea green,   turtle green,   verdant,   verdigris,   wasabi green,   zucchini green

Brown: October brown,   acorn brown,   auburn,   autumn leaf,   barbecue sauce brown,   bark brown,   bay,   bear brown,   beetle brown,   biscuit brown,   branch brown,   brick brown,   bronze,   brown,   brown sugar,   brunette,   burnt sienna,  burnt umber,   butterscotch brow,   cafe au lait,   camel brown,   cappuccino brown,   caramel brown,   cardboard brown,   chestnut brown, kangaroo brown,   khaki,   leather,   lion brown,   liver brown,   mahogany,   maple brown,   maple sugar brown,   maroon,   meatball brown,   milk chocolate,   mink,   mocha brown,   mud brown,   nougat,   nude,   nut brown,   nut brown ale,   nutmeg,   oak brown,   pancake brown,   peanut butter brown,   potato brown,   pretzel brown,   raisin brown,   cinnamon brown,   cocoa,   cocoa brown,   coffee bean brown,   coffee brown,   coffee stain brown,   copper,   dark chocolate brown,   dark citrine,   deer brown,   desert sand,   dirt,   doeskin,   dun,   earth brown,   earth yellow,   earthenware brown,   fallow,   fawn brown,   football brown,   fox brown,   freckle brown,   ginger brown,   golden brown,   hazel brown,  rich earth,  roan,   root beer brown,   rosewood,   ruddy brown,   russet brown,   rust,  saddle brown,   sand,   sandy brown,   sea lion brown,   semi-sweet chocolate,   sepia,   sienna,   sorrel,   steak brown,   tan,   tan brown,   tan-nude,   tawny,   toast brown,   tumbleweed,   tweed brown,   walnut brown,   wheat,

Gray/Grey: argent silver,   ash gray,   battleship gray,   cadet gray,   charcoal gray,   chrome,   cloud gray,   cloudy day gray,   concrete gray,   cool gray,   cool grey,   dim gray,   dolphin gray,   dove gray,   overcast gray,   owl gray,   oyster gray,   pewter,   pigeon gray,   platinum,   rainy day gray,   rhinoceros gray,   river rock,   salt and pepper gray,   sardine gray,   seal gray,   shark gray,   silver,   elephant gray,   fog gray,   grandma gray,   granite gray,   gray,   grey,   gunmetal gray,   haze gray,   hippopotamus gray,   iron gray,   koala gray,   metal gray,   mist gray,   moon gray,   smoke gray,   soot gray,   steel gray,   stone gray,   storm gray,   stormy sea gray,   taupe gray,   thunder cloud gray,   warm gray,   wed sidewalk gray,   wool gray,   zinc gray

Black: Mars black,   black,   black cat,   black coffee,   black licorice,   black pearl,   black pepper,   black tar,   blackboard black,   blackout,   blue-black,   bow tie black,   kettle black,   kohl black,   licorice black,   mascara black,   mica,  midnight black,   molasses black,   night sky black,   ninja black,   obsidian,   onyx,   outer space black,   caviar black,   chalkboard black,   charcoal black,   coal black,   ebony black,   eclipse black,   eyelash black,   fig,   gothic black,   hearse black,   ink black,   jet black,   piano key black,   pitch black,   pupil black,  raven black,   sable black,   shadow black,   smoky black,   sooty black,   spade black,   spider black,   tar black,   tarmac black

https://www.words-to-use.com/words/colors-names/

[vaporbossflavors]

Puff Bar Plus: Portable Solution To Vaping On Massive Clouds

Recently, vaping has commercialized real fast and the reason is straight- hitting nicotine cravings along with your favorite taste that also without worrying about the management of your vape juice. Puff Bar Plus is one of the hits that works on the "one-time-use" concept and makes puffing easier and better in every aspect.

This compact vape pen keeps your tastebuds engaged with its unique features and gratifying flavors that can be puffed right out of the pocket without any effort of lighting it up.

If you are looking for big satisfying clouds then check out the reasons why this vape can be your vaping escapade.

What is so unique about this Vape Pen?

Vapers, Puff Bar Plus follows the ergonomic principle of the original Puff Bar but with more advanced features that extend its capacity by three times, giving up 800 super tasty clouds. The design is made of plastic as is in the former case and is sleek, stylish, and buttonless. There are no extra curves and markings except for an appealing single color over its cylindrical body that represents the flavor held by the vape pen. The original cloud logo and the flavor name are the only graphics, making this device look simple yet classy. Just two holes at the edge that are marked by an arrow. These are for inhaling the vapors. 

It works on an auto-activated firing mechanism that activates as soon as you inhale. There's a pre-charged battery of 550mAh power inside which is enough to give you a smooth ride to the puffs without any mishaps or complaints about short-circuiting and overheating.

Once you exhaust it fully, you'll have to dispose of the unit. So, it doesn't demand any kind of charging nuisance from you.

Pre-filled with the vape juice of around 3.2ml in which generally, 5% of nicotine salt is present. There are also some 2% of nicotine options available in case you want to go with a lighter throat hit. Again saves you from the re-filling mess!

All the above features of Puff Bar Plus make it an explicit vape that is capable of sorting you out for mini-vape breaks and gives you a relaxing time while you are swamped. The main attention-seeking characteristic is the list of flavors. Keep Scrolling to take an outstanding ride to the tastes of Puff Bar Plus…

Cool Mint

Guava Ice

Lychee Ice

Peach Ice

Apple Ice

Watermelon

Strawberry Watermelon

Mixed Berry

Gummy Bear Ice

Tangerine Ice

Pina Colada

Lychee Watermelon Ice

Tropical Blast

Unicorn Milk

Banana Ice

Lime Agave

Custard Lemon Pie

Fruit Fusion

Lychee Peach Ice

Filipino Mango

 Aloe Grape

 We're sure you have already decided your first taste to vape on with Puff Plus! All the flavors are capable of flipping over the vibe with a hint of taste twist while you vape. Relaxing that even the traditional cigs cannot promise to deliver.

Is the e-liquid safe for consumption?

The flavorings used are not harmful to your health. Vaping, as you must already be aware, is a healthier alternative to smoking since the direct burnt tobacco doesn't go inside your lungs but this doesn't mean that you have the liberty to vape as much as you want. You must remember that nicotine addiction is also not good for your body. So, if you vape wisely and within limits then the vape juice won't harm you a bit.

 The Final Words,

If you select a puff bar plus for vaping, your nicotine consumption can be balanced within limits and you can make your vaping super easy and interesting. If you have made up your mind to try this vape pen then do share the experience in the comment section.

[iblamebioware]

you know the drill, all. the. questions.

OH SHIT FUCK I FORGOT ABOUT THIS OKAY HERE GOES (I think this is the right one)

Macaroni and Cheese: What makes you think of your childhood?

The bush, old video game consoles, books, and maps.

Spring Green: How do you relax when you’re stressed?

I sleep. Or play video games.

Asparagus: What’s an unpopular opinion you have?

Still not sure why it’s unpopular, but that morality is subjective.

Bittersweet: Has someone you loved ever hurt you?

Not seriously.

Eggplant: Explain your url and avatar.

My url is pretty self explanatory. I blame Bioware for making me feEL EMOTIONS. My avatar is Death, from a webcomic concept of mine.

Outer Space: Do you ever feel like you’re an outcast from others?

Yes. Then I remember that so do many of my friends, so we’re no longer outcasts cause we’re together.

Cotton Candy: What is your favorite dessert?

Banana ice-cream.

Freckle: Do you have any marks on your skin? How do you feel about them?

I have scars, one from surgery, one from stabbing myself, from falling over, from boils. I have patchy tan lines from medications. I have moles. They’re all just there, I don’t mind them.

Shocking Pink: Is there a trait that you have that others don’t expect from you?

I can be quite introspective, and spend a lot of time pondering unasnwerable questions.

Robin’s Egg Blue: If you were an animal, which one do you think would you be?

A Koala *finger guns*

Granny Smith Apple: What’s something everyone else likes that you don’t?

CUSTARD. I DON’T UNDERSTAND IT.

Dandelion: What’s a pet peeve of yours?

So many things, but for the purposed of this, I’ll pick when things that obviously should be ordered are not.

Atomic Tangerine: What gets you motivated to do a difficult task?

Deadlines.

Wisteria: What’s your favorite thing about yourself?

I’m really going to have to say my knowledge of stuff.

Candy Apple: How do you think others view you?

Some think I’m cool, some think I’m a bit odd. Hopefully they all think I’m witty, though.

Plum: Are you insecure about anything?

Any of my skills. I know I’m good at things, but I’m still hate showing them to people in case they think it’s bad.

Sky Blue: Where do you feel the most at home?

In my room. Whatever house that happens to be in.

Tickle Me Pink: How do you try to cheer others up when they’re sad?

Terrible jokes and videos of floofy animals.

Wild Strawberry: Do you care what others think about you?

Strangers, no. Friends, yes.

Glossy Grape: Recommend something to your followers.

Good Morning Zakera Ward! @gmzw. For all you Mass Effect nerds following me.

World Wide Web Yellow: What was the last thing you looked up?

The weather. 

Shadow Blue: Do you have a darker side to you that most people are unaware of?

I mean, I like torturing my OC’s...

Electric Lime: What genre of music do you listen to?

Many. But mostly Musical Theatre.

Night Owl: Describe a very interesting dream that you had.

The one I can always remember is when I was running from wolves in my backyard, while thinking what the fuck is this. Australia doesn’t have wolves.

Cornflower: What do you think about the most?

The future.

Grasshopper Green: Describe the area where you live.

Bush. Swamp. Fire. Heat.

Misty Moss: Is there anything you regret?

Listening to my GP when I had appendicitis. 

Tiny Toad Brown: Do you find beauty in something that people consider to be ugly or undesirable?

Yeah. Spiders.

Sunny Side Up: Do you like waking up in the mornings, or would you rather sleep in?

SLEEP IN.

Kitten Gray: Do you have any pets? If so, describe them.

I have two kittens, one white and tan idiot, and a slightly less idiotic white and black floof.

Rose Dust: Describe your aesthetic in five words or less.

Nerdy. Androgynous. Practical. Musical. Koalas.

Timberwolf: Do you give second chances when somebody has wronged you?

I try to.

Freshly Squeezed: What excites you?

Games. Writing ideas. NEW MUSICALS.

Firefly Red: What gives you purpose?

Wanting to do something good before I go.

Tiny Teapot Tan: Do you consider yourself to be attractive/cute?

Not particularly.

Rain Drop Blue: Describe the weather outside.

Sunny. Reasonable temperature. Many bugs.

Sweet Pea Green: Do you have/want children?

Not biologically.

Pussywillow: Do you like being around others, or do you like being alone?

Both. Depends on the day.

Jack ‘O’ Lantern Orange: What’s your biggest fear and why?

Irrelevance. Even to one person, I want to mean something.

Baby Bunny Pink: Do you look young for your age, or do you look older than you are?

I’m 18. I live alone. I still get asked where my parents are when I go out. I’m told I look 14.

Mystic Maroon: What confuses you, and why?

EVERYTHING.

Cosmic Cobalt: What’s your zodiac sign, and do you think it’s accurate?

Aries. And no. I don’t think any of them are accurate.

Petal Pink: Describe your fashion sense as well as what you’re wearing right now.

I wear nerd shirts and solid colour shorts/jeans. I’m currently in shorts and a sort of muscle tee with Number 5 one it.

Mountain Meadow: Do you like taking care of others, or do you prefer being care of?

Neither?

Fuzzy Duckling Yellow: Is there something from childhood that you haven’t outgrown?

Reading and Writing.

Brussel Sproutlet: Do you have any unhealthy habits?

So, so many.

Razzle Dazzle Rose: Describe an ideal date.

Um.

Periwinkle: What’s something ordinary that has personal meaning to you?

Cameras. My Dad is an amateur photographer, and it was one of the things I bonded with him over.

Mauvelous: Do you think you deserve a better life than you have now?

If I work for it, yes.

Blueberry Blue: Do you get sad easily?

Yup. Thanks depression.

Purple Mountains Majesty: How does someone earn your respect?

Being self-assured, but willing to admit when they’re wrong.

[tastesoftamriel]

I was asked about what dishes you should never offer to Daedric Princes by a follower who's probably a little too curious for their own good. Here's an interesting question I certainly have not thought of, because I generally try not to invoke the wrath of Daedric Princes! However, if you really want to potentially bring the punishment of Oblivion down upon yourself, please feel free to try the following...

Mehrunes Dagon

Instead of fiery destruction, I propose something...cute. A classic chilled custard tart topped with warm berry compote and some Hammerfell-style rose-and-vanilla pashmak is bound to melt hearts, just not in the way one of his Dremora would.

Peryite

I love making healthy foods just as much as indulgent dishes, and as the popular adage goes, an apple a day keeps Peryite away! A classic rucola and feta salad with a balsamic and Cyrodiilic olive oil can be made even better with an extra handful of spinach, a sprinkle of fresh pomegranate, halved walnuts, avocado and cucumber slices, and a few diced apple pieces! Simply delectable, and sure to keep scurvy and pestilence at bay.

Molag Bal

What should you not offer the Daedric Prince of domination and creator of vampires? Probably a soft, delicate vegetarian dish. A Breton vegetable quiche with an all-butter crust, goose eggs, sun-dried tomatoes, delicate baby spinach, fresh chanterelle mushrooms, squash, lots of garlic, and a spot of chevre. Mouth-wateringly good, this little beauty makes for an excellent meal at any time of day, and is bound to make Molag Bal sneer.

Namira

I'm going to be a little cheeky here and turn something gross and creepy into something delicious that even the fussiest nobles I've served love: garlic butter snails. Namira's followers are known to chow down on live, raw snails, shells and all, but I prefer mine with a garlicky gratin and a sprinkle of cave-aged West Weald parmesan. Oh, and don't forget to eat them with a fancy silver snail fork like a proper diva!

Boethiah

Plots? Destruction? Snakes? Not with this dish! What you see is what you get with a traditional Nord bread-and-butter pudding! It's a great way to use up your leftover bread scraps and stale butter, and is one of Tamriel's most satisfying desserts in my humble opinion. Served with hot custard and dried snowberries, this pudding is the perfect, least deceptive dish I can imagine.

Hircine

You were spot on with a salad, but let me raise the bar a little. Not just any salad will do, but you'll want all your ingredients to be gently cultivated by hand and farmed, as opposed to wild foraged. Iceberg lettuce and pink pear salad with some crumbled goat cheese and honey hits the spot, but how about topped with some marbled fatty beef? The historic Gweden Farm near Anvil has won countless awards for its pampered cows who are given a daily massage and the best fresh grass and Cyrodiilic grain. Domesticated, happy, and wonderful...unless you're a hunter, that is.

Hermaeus Mora

You'd have to be downright stupid to try a traditional Argonian worm bowl unless you're Saxhleel, and even then, most of them don't want to touch this nasty, wriggling dish. Fresh, live mealworms and kotu gava eggs are drowned in a fermented blood worm sauce, with shredded catapult cabbage and flame-grilled, toxic haj mota flesh. I once commented that it looked a little like Hermaeus Mora himself, before taking a tentative nibble and spending the rest of the day throwing up in the swamp. Please don't try this. It's the dumbest dish in Tamriel, and a pox on whichever Argonian invented it.

Sheogorath

No cheese or strawberry torte here! In fact, the least madness-inducing food I can think of is a nice, mild pistachio ice cream profiterole, dipped in sweet milk chocolate and topped with fresh nuts is the perfect Breton summer treat, yet far too boring for the Prince of Madness to bother with. Which leads us to...

Sanguine

I really dislike coming up with bland, mundane dishes for the occasional fussy eater I come across during my travels. Sanguine, Prince of hedonistic pleasures, probably lurks over my shoulder at the average feast I throw, so I admit I was a bit stumped here...until I remembered my Granny Matilda's chicken noodle soup. As basic as soups come, this simple broth is made by boiling leftover chicken carcasses for a night and a day, and served with plain egg noodles. The perfect food for when you're feeling under the weather, or have the palate of a small Nord child.

Malacath

Altmer cuisine seems like a good way to get Malacath really mad, because it's basically the antithesis of what he stands for. Delicate Quicksilver Lingwe cerviche with a yuzu drizzle and Crystal Hannia caviar, with a light avocado mousse flavoured with apple blossom? A sensory delight, and bound to make any Malacath-respecting Orc gag.

Jyggalag

Fried, hand-pulled buckwheat noodles with a spicy Pellitine-style curry sauce is a good way to make this Prince quite cross with you. Not only is it messy to eat, but your furniture will likely suffer bright orange and yellow stains from the turmeric and tomatoes, and your bowels will also be as tangled as the noodles after consuming a fiery Khajiiti curry.

Vaermina

So mundane and boring, you're definitely not bound to have any dreams or nightmares about a bowl of saltrice porridge with comberry preserves and scrib jerky. The staple food of the common Dunmer, it's tasty enough to eat on a daily basis, but hardly the stuff dreams are made of.

Mephala

This spidery Prince enjoys interfering with us mortals, so it's time to fight back with a dish that'll probably make most other Daedric Princes frown too. Imperial food is famous for its balanced flavours, textures, and fresh ingredients, and a Gold Coat seafood stew is a vibrant dish bursting with the best fresh fish, mussels, lobster, and crabmeat the region has to offer. Mild but but with a tangy punch from the sun-dried tomato based soup and a dash of crisp white wine, this is a dish that both young and old enjoy across Cyrodiil.

Meridia

Charred jerk wild boar stuffed with timber mammoth cheese and a delicious bloody jus-and-honey sauce is sure to make any Bosmer's mouth water! It's definitely dead, it's definitely cooked, and it's definitely bound to disappoint Meridia. Just a warning- try this for a laugh and you'll never be able to get rid of her beacon.

Azura

By Azura, please don't offer this to the Lady of Dawn and Dusk unless you want to irreparably have your race changed! Love and devotion is what this Prince craves, so why not damage yourself with a fiery Dunmeri Vvardenfell fondue, made from scuttle, crab meat, and extremely spicy fire petal blossoms? Enjoyed by the most pain-seeking of Dunmer, my version comes with fried hackle-lo leaf and saltrice-and-wickwheat bread for dipping. It'll have your guts in a twist for days, which is the price to pay for this deliciously hot "cheese" dish. Oh, and did I mention that it's best washed down with a nice cup of Vivec's Gingergreen Chai?

Nocturnal

There's absolutely nothing dark about a Redguard sun-jelly, made with fresh fruits from coastal Hammerfell. Coconut, palm fruit, watermelon, and bananas are the stars of the show in this dessert, set in a chilled agar jelly that keeps the heat at bay. The fanciest Redguards love mixing edible gold flakes into the jelly itself, giving it a delightful luster that is sure to put a smile on your face and chase the shadows away.

Clavicus Vile

You're not going to want to strike any bargain to give up a delicious baked chub loon gratin with echatere cheese, over hasselback potatoes and crispy radish chips. This Orcish delicacy is surprisingly so good it's even tickled the fancy of the fussiest eaters in Tamriel! The chub loon meat is juicy and melts in the mouth, and the echatere cheese melted into the cracks of a hasselback potato are wonderful with radish chips for dipping. Admit it, you're drooling aren't you?