The Lord Bastard Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 The food that the characters eat in ASOIAF is often used as a storytelling device. For example, when Theon is captive underneath the Dreadfort, he eats a rat living and appreciates it massively. That is the first we hear of Theon since ACOK, and we are immediately made aware that things have taken a nose-dive for him. The bore that kills Robert is cooked and Cersei remarks that "nothing had ever tasted so good." Definitely sums up her opinion of her marriage to Robert. Illyrio's constant feasting in the Tyrion chapters is good characterization. We're to think this character is nothing but greedy, glutinous and clearly out for no one but himself. Jojen's dream about Bran and the Frey wards and the respective dishes that were served to them. The Tyrell's using lemon cakes to manipulate Sansa Stark. The importance of food in ASOIAF cannot be overstated. The importance of a good meal is the main reason why Lord Davos became Lord Davos. There are countless examples of how food has massive martial and political importance in the story. My favorite though... I have to say I salivate whenever someone's digging into a capon. Makes me want to get some chicken breast and stir fry it up with some mad sauces and vegetables. Yes yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemon of Lemonwood Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Sister's Stew, Never had a dish sounded more tasteful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter prince Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 I love when they start talking about rashers of bacon and black bread. Makes me want to bake up some black bread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Land's End Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Why is everything cooked with almond Milk? Vegan invasion in Westeros? Honeyed locusts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashes Of Westeros Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Food can't be underestimated. And this thread makes me hungry Dornish eggs with hot pepper The Old Bear’s hot spiced Wine Sister's stew Piggeon pie for special occasions PS: I even own an official ASOIAF cookbook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter prince Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 19 minutes ago, Ashes Of Westeros said: PS: I even own an official ASOIAF cookbook. I love that cookbook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shameeka Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Lemon cakes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dariopatke Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Meereenese dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sleeper Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Unborn puppies on a stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowCat Rivers Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Braavosi breakfast. And most dishes of the Dornish feast. And Illyrio's buttered mushrooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OtherFromAnotherMother Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Anyone down for a Bowl o' Brown? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OtherFromAnotherMother Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 1 hour ago, The Sleeper said: Unborn puppies on a stick. I LOLd when I read this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Scott Malkinson Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 It doesn't matter what it is, so long as there is grease dripping down my chin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fire&blood Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Dothraki horse jerky anyone? Sisters stew does sound good. Too terrified to come near a lamprey pie lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarkofWinterfell Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Jojenpaste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarkofWinterfell Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 On 10/5/2016 at 5:59 PM, OtherFromAnotherMother said: Anyone down for a Bowl o' Brown? I leave one of those every morning, sometimes at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sleeper Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Seriously, sister's stew sounds very yummy. Boar is sublime as well, though it means that someone will probably be murdered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Ravens Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 On 10/5/2016 at 9:31 AM, Land's End said: Why is everything cooked with almond Milk? Vegan invasion in Westeros? In Medieval Europe almond milk was considered more luxuriant than dairy milk. I would be happy to sit table above the salt in any of the Great Houses of Westeros. I find GRRM's food descriptions quite enticing for the most part, especially at the tables of the Great Lords. And some Arbor Gold or some Dornish Red to accompany the meal would be a perfect compliment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scion of House Osgrey Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 All of it. But I really one to try a blackberry tart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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