Real life LOTRO food recipes

[Bohdb]

I remember seeing a couple years back a site that had recipes for real world version of the food in LOTRO. They had a way so you can make something like what we get in game. It looked pretty decent for some of the things but I cannot remember the place I had saw these at. Anyone know of a place that has some? Might be nice to try some of the stuff out.

[Nosdracir]

I remember seeing a couple years back a site that had recipes for real world version of the food in LOTRO. They had a way so you can make something like what we get in game. It looked pretty decent for some of the things but I cannot remember the place I had saw these at. Anyone know of a place that has some? Might be nice to try some of the stuff out.

Here ya go:

https://lotrofoods.jadephoenix.com/

[Bohdb]

Thank you very much

[Cordovan]

I have spent a lot of time thinking about Lembas over the years. In my mind at least, Cram is clearly intended to be a Middle-earth version of Hardtack, a recipe of which can be found here, and info here. In the books, Lembas' creation is a closely-guarded secret, but since it is said to be tastier than Cram, and needs to be kept in a wrapper to stay intact and edible, I tend to think of it as a Hardtack mixed with some kind of sugar and sweet-tasting grains. The addition of sugar will dramatically lower Hardtack's shelf life, and might well make it a bit thicker and more cracker-like.

[YamydeAragon]

I have spent a lot of time thinking about Lembas over the years. In my mind at least, Cram is clearly intended to be a Middle-earth version of Hardtack, a recipe of which can be found here, and info here. In the books, Lembas' creation is a closely-guarded secret, but since it is said to be tastier than Cram, and needs to be kept in a wrapper to stay intact and edible, I tend to think of it as a Hardtack mixed with some kind of sugar and sweet-tasting grains. The addition of sugar will dramatically lower Hardtack's shelf life, and might well make it a bit thicker and more cracker-like.

I like better this version of lembas. On this one no sugar is required to be sweet. The fresh spices will do the trick. https://www.lotro.com/forums/showthr...ns-cook-Lembas

[Nosdracir]

I have spent a lot of time thinking about Lembas over the years. In my mind at least, Cram is clearly intended to be a Middle-earth version of Hardtack, a recipe of which can be found here, and info here. In the books, Lembas' creation is a closely-guarded secret, but since it is said to be tastier than Cram, and needs to be kept in a wrapper to stay intact and edible, I tend to think of it as a Hardtack mixed with some kind of sugar and sweet-tasting grains. The addition of sugar will dramatically lower Hardtack's shelf life, and might well make it a bit thicker and more cracker-like.

Hardtack is kneaded a lot to develop the gluten and keep it dense. It's docked before baking (holes poked in it) to keep it from rising due to steam pressure and developing air pockets. Undocked hardtack, or any cracker, will puff up and be much lighter and airier, thus more pleasant to eat but more likely to break when stored.

Honey is more likely than sugar for Lembas as the latter is made from sugar cane or from beets and some other root vegetables. Honey also contains some antibiotic and anti-mold compounds which preserve it in the honeycomb. The preservatives would mean Lembas could be baked a bit less and be less dry and easier to chew. The Mallorn wrapper would keep it from drying out.

Lembas is not likely to contain nuts or dried fruit because the nut oil would become rancid and the fruit grows mold. Spices could be added for flavor to complement the honey.

[Sito_Origami]

Terrific thread, very interesting.

[YamydeAragon]

Hardtack is kneaded a lot to develop the gluten and keep it dense. It's docked before baking (holes poked in it) to keep it from rising due to steam pressure and developing air pockets. Undocked hardtack, or any cracker, will puff up and be much lighter and airier, thus more pleasant to eat but more likely to break when stored.

Honey is more likely than sugar for Lembas as the latter is made from sugar cane or from beets and some other root vegetables. Honey also contains some antibiotic and anti-mold compounds which preserve it in the honeycomb. The preservatives would mean Lembas could be baked a bit less and be less dry and easier to chew. The Mallorn wrapper would keep it from drying out.

Lembas is not likely to contain nuts or dried fruit because the nut oil would become rancid and the fruit grows mold. Spices could be added for flavor to complement the honey.

The spices also help preserve the lembas bread.