Roman Mustard “‘There’s cold beef in the kitchens. And mustard in a big stone jar, from Oldtown.’ The thought of that mustard made the old woman smile.” -Feast for Crows Modern Mustard Our Thoughts: I have a confession to make. I don’t actually like mustard. I’ve tried to cultivate an appreciation for it over the
I’ve finished the last character themed meal, which means, of course, that it’s time to start thinking about the next one. I was going to wait a while longer to post this, but it’s the middle of a week that’s crawling along, and here in Boston it’s grey and rainy. Also, I’m still sad there
Another dish from Locke Lamora’s Welcoming Meal, these stuffed peppers cook just long enough to still have crunch but also some give. The filling, though, is what really makes the dish. Grainy with a bit of give, it almost resembles a somewhat dry couscous in texture. The flavors of the almond and spinach surprised me
This post is mostly for those who have read the books. For those just watching the show, you’re in for a treat; Oberyn Martell is hella cool. :) First of all, I have to offer up an apology. You all absolutely outdid yourselves with the suggestions for this meal, and I have in no way
“Cookery means the knowledge of Medea and of Circe and of Helen and of the Queen of Sheba. It means the knowledge of all herbs and fruits and balms and spices, and all that is healing and sweet in the fields and groves and savory in meats. It means carefulness and inventiveness and willingness and
“‘Tea or lemonade?’ ‘Whatever you’re having,’ Galaad said. Mrs. Whitaker took a jug of her homemade lemonade from the fridge and sent Galaad outside to pick a sprig of mint. She selected two tall glasses. She washed the mint carefully and put a few leaves in each glass, then poured the lemonade. –Chivalry, by Neil
“Maybe they don’t have sheep and cattle, Bran thought. He commanded the serving men to bring them mutton chops and a slice off the aurochs and fill their trenchers with beef-and-barley stew. They seemed to like that well…” -A Clash of Kings Beef-and-Barley Stew Thoughts: Thick and hearty, this is the kind of stew that will
Thoughts: True to their name, these are quite buttery. More what we might think of as modern rolls rather than biscuits, they are simple and wholesome, stopping just shy of fluffy. Because they are so simple, they are a perfect vehicle for your choice of condiments, including jam, clotted cream, or honey on the comb. Colonial
“The other mother had followed her in. Now she stood in the center of the room, between Coraline and the mantelpiece, and looked down at Coraline with black button eyes. It was funny, Coraline thought. The other mother did not look anything at all like her own mother.” –Coraline, by Neil Gaiman Thoughts: Although a
Elizabethan Honeycakes “She still remembered the innkeep, a fat woman named Masha Heddle who chewed sourleaf night and day and seemed to have an endless supply of smiles and sweet cakes for the children. The sweet cakes had been soaked with honey, rich and heavy on the tongue…” -A Game of Thrones Modern Honey-ginger cakes