New Recipes: Trail
Posted on April 06, 2017Well, since it has been SO quiet around these parts lately, I decided to use that time and energy getting you tadpoles set up with another cooking lesson! I’ve been pleased with all the careful knife work I’ve been seeing since the salad lessons so I think you’re ready for something new. Now, I wouldn’t say this is harder, but it carries a lot of it’s own dangers. Today we are going to be introducing the Petrified Heartwood.
Now before anyone mouths off let me tell you, you leave your hand on this slab too long and you’ll end up with jerky for fingers. The Petrified Heartwood draws moisture out of anything left on it, so it’s great for dehydrating foods as well as dealing with damp spots around the house. If you want your summer berries to last through winter, dry them and you’ll have sweets that can stand up to long term storage.
Let’s start simply, tadpoles, by making Dried Blueberries, Dried Cherries, and my personal favorite, Dried Cranberries. You can also make a nice packaged Trail Rations for a hearty meal on-the-go. I do, however, recommend starting with the fruit, since it will get you nice and familiar with your Petrified Heartwood. Besides, without mastering them, you’ll have a hard time making Elven Trail Mix on your own.
And if we are making trail food, there are all kinds of snacks I know how to conjure up. To be honest I’ve been a bit worried about what Dizzy was eating while she was away at Hope. I would have felt better if I knew she’s taken some Birdy’s Trail Mix with her for Burnie and some Nutty Granola for herself...
Hm...what was that noise? Did anyone else hear that? Hm...
Maybe I’ll just leave these Seed Cookies and Seed Bread out here in the open to cool from the Sunstone. I still have some Sunflower Brittle and a Forest Heart Tart to finish in the back room...
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AH-HA! I KNEW IT! DIZZY, YOU GET YOUR FINGERS OUT OF THE FOOD! GET BACK HERE YOUNG LADY!
