Adventuring foods

QueenQuinzel

Hello, everyone!

I find that when I plan on playing Baldur's Gate for a hefty length of time, I like to complement the experience with a cup of freshly-brewed tea or a cup of some sort of harsh-tasting apple drink, as would befit a classically "medieval" high fantasy game like this.

What kind of food or drink, if any, do you like to pair with your adventuring (in Baldur's Gate or another game)? And if there's something you add to your session that's not food-related, tell us that, too!

lunar

You can't go wrong with a nice cup of tea. As long as you don't spill it on the keyboard or (gods forbid) tablet you are playing on.

Typically D&D players enjoy lots of junk food like potato chips, pizza and sugary carbonated drinks galore on their looong gaming sessions. I myself don't have such bad habbits so I don't crave them when playing. Plus greasy fingers from potato chips and playing with your mouse (or even worse) tablet=gross.

Nonnahswriter

I like iced tea. Hot tea if I'm feeling sickly. But honestly, on those really long days dedicated to nothing but video-games, I often get so engrossed in whatever I'm playing that I forget to eat! After a while I'll realize how hungry I am, and then a slew of other things right afterwards--"Oh man, I'm thirsty," or "I gotta pee really bad!" Then I have to take a break. ^_^;;

Remember that old reminder from the loading screen in Baldur's Gate 2? "Remember that although your adventuring party doesn't need to eat, you do!" Yeah... They weren't kidding. o_o;;

JuliusBorisov

I usually like to make a warm cappuccino and then catch up the forum's posts from yesterday. A finely written playthrough comes especially good with a cappuccino

Sceptenar

Diet Pepsi goes great with everything.

OzzyBotkins

Ice cold fresh squeezed Orange Juice and 2 Jumbo Hot Dogs

laszlo

White coffee, cigarretes and pie OR beer, cigarretes and pie. (yes, i like beer and pie)

the_spyder

Nah, forget all of that. You need a goblet of Grog and a really big Drumstick. That'll do ya right.

wubble

Beef and Ale!
And I mean proper British ale not some cheap swill
(German beer is apparently very good too)

demented

Lots and lots of turnips.

Anduin

Adventuring food...

When clinging to the side of a mountain. Pitta bread stuffed full of sliced chorizo and cheese, and a swig of luke warm tea from the flask, followed by a crumbly biscuit... Even if slightly frozen, is like, uuuuuuuuuhhhhhhh. I needed that...



When in front of the computer?

Tea and custard creams...

laszlo

Anduin said:

Adventuring food...

When clinging to the side of a mountain

I raise you with cooked eggs and cheese sandwich. And chocolate, lots of chocolate
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Ravenslight

Coffee, and if I’m indulging myself, chocolate. Mmmmm…. Baldur’s Gate and chocolate, sweet indulgence!

deltago

Coffee with Irish cream.

I have a Tassimo machine by my computer with a bottle of Bailey's close by for thos very reasons.

Not food related, nut I usually play when their is a hockey game on. I turn off thw sound of BG and listen to the match on the radio.

Anduin

I wanted to send a picture of me actually clinging to a mountain... But my glory days were pre-digital (and before the Nokia 7650 was invented... bonus points if you get the ref..)

I do love food and playing BG... Buttered crumpets, followed by a mug of tea with Chocolate Hob Nobs for dunking... Oooh!

laszlo

Well bonus points for me then Speaking of food - it is amazing idea drinking coffe while eating nuts while reading LOTR. You guys should try it sometime.

meagloth

I love tea. All the time. I generally have a cup of yea for breakfast. I am drinking tea right now.

And non over these over-flavored over-priced tea bags either. I drink real tea. We order loose leaf tea from the Seattle teacup. It's a little cheaper, WAY better, and of a far higher quality. Tea bags are generally to strongly flavored, and have to much tea in the tea bag. Just look at how much Starbucks gives you for a large tea. Those two huge bags could last a week if you split them into correct portions.

I find that most people who say they don't like tea just haven't had good tea. If it's to bitter you're steeping it to long. 1-2 minutes, less if it's a teabag. Green tea is to grassy. You shouldn't be using boiled water. Green white, and oolong should be around 175-185F. I still don't like tea- your drinking it on the wrong planet. go to the moon and open up your face mask for a good cup of earl grey.

meagloth

laszlo said:

Anduin said:

Adventuring food...

When clinging to the side of a mountain

I raise you with cooked eggs and cheese sandwich. And chocolate, lots of chocolate
http://1drv.ms/1qsbd7s

@laszlo‌ where is that?

laszlo

Tatry, Poland.

oldgamer518

QueenQuinzel said:

Hello, everyone!

I find that when I plan on playing Baldur's Gate for a hefty length of time, I like to complement the experience with a cup of freshly-brewed tea or a cup of some sort of harsh-tasting apple drink, as would befit a classically "medieval" high fantasy game like this.

What kind of food or drink, if any, do you like to pair with your adventuring (in Baldur's Gate or another game)? And if there's something you add to your session that's not food-related, tell us that, too!

Alcohol, usually beer or rum.

lroumen

I make monkeyballs when I play bg

JuliusBorisov

Nothing can be better than a nice chianti and some fava beans while going through BG1.

wubble

meagloth said:

I love tea. All the time. I generally have a cup of yea for breakfast. I am drinking tea right now.

And non over these over-flavored over-priced tea bags either. I drink real tea. We order loose leaf tea from the Seattle teacup. It's a little cheaper, WAY better, and of a far higher quality. Tea bags are generally to strongly flavored, and have to much tea in the tea bag. Just look at how much Starbucks gives you for a large tea. Those two huge bags could last a week if you split them into correct portions.

I find that most people who say they don't like tea just haven't had good tea. If it's to bitter you're steeping it to long. 1-2 minutes, less if it's a teabag. Green tea is to grassy. You shouldn't be using boiled water. Green white, and oolong should be around 175-185F. I still don't like tea- your drinking it on the wrong planet. go to the moon and open up your face mask for a good cup of earl grey.

Each to their own however I disagree. tea should be strong and flavourful with little to no sugar(I have none) and only a small amount of milk. the water should come straight from the kettle so the tea is hot by the time you get round to drinking it. No variants like those fruit teas, just normal tea (English breakfast). and the best brand I've come across has to be Yorkshire Tea (quite expensive so the wise free loader convinces someone else to buy it for them, like a parent).

Nimran

Man, people will disagree on ANYTHING in this forum.

gettincrzy

I have to respectfully disagree Nimran.

demented

wubble said:

meagloth said:

I love tea. All the time. I generally have a cup of yea for breakfast. I am drinking tea right now.

And non over these over-flavored over-priced tea bags either. I drink real tea. We order loose leaf tea from the Seattle teacup. It's a little cheaper, WAY better, and of a far higher quality. Tea bags are generally to strongly flavored, and have to much tea in the tea bag. Just look at how much Starbucks gives you for a large tea. Those two huge bags could last a week if you split them into correct portions.

I find that most people who say they don't like tea just haven't had good tea. If it's to bitter you're steeping it to long. 1-2 minutes, less if it's a teabag. Green tea is to grassy. You shouldn't be using boiled water. Green white, and oolong should be around 175-185F. I still don't like tea- your drinking it on the wrong planet. go to the moon and open up your face mask for a good cup of earl grey.

Each to their own however I disagree. tea should be strong and flavourful with little to no sugar(I have none) and only a small amount of milk. the water should come straight from the kettle so the tea is hot by the time you get round to drinking it. No variants like those fruit teas, just normal tea (English breakfast). and the best brand I've come across has to be Yorkshire Tea (quite expensive so the wise free loader convinces someone else to buy it for them, like a parent).

I agree with no sugar, but teas with a sharp taste such as lemon or kuding should be offset with a serving of honey. Pure honey, none of that sugary syrup water stores try to pass off as honey.

lroumen

It really depends on whether you have green, white or black tea

GoodSteve

When seeking a delicious treat whilst playing in the Forgotten Realms, one should look no further than the delectabley desirable dishes of Dradeel!

1. "Monkey Balls" (about 40 servings)
A. 1/2 c. peanut butter
1/3 c. honey
1/2 c. granola
1/2 c. crushed 'cheery' cereal
dash nutmeg
dash cinnamon
1/2 c. oatmeal

B. 1 c. sugar
1/4 c. cocoa
1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. milk
1/4 tsp. vanilla

Instructions: Mix ingredients in (A), except oatmeal. Roll into small balls about the diameter of a coin. Coat balls in oatmeal. Boil ingredients in (B) together for 3-1/2 to 4 minutes. Take from heat. Dip balls in chocolate using spoon or toothpick. Chill and serve.

!!!IMPORTANT!!!
Monkey balls are to be served with the following poem on prominent display:

"Monkey Balls"
These sweet and gracious monkey balls,
Served on plates and sold from stalls,
Bring madness to these hallowed halls
Of urban academe.

Huzzaks for chocolate monkey balls!
We'll eat them 'til the ceiling falls,
'Til time, herself, tears down these walls
Of urban academe.

So buy yourself a monkey ball,
Savour it and then stand tall,
A bulwark 'gainst the deaf'ning call
Of urban academe.
-by Ergo The Organ-Grinder


2. "The Bachelor's Crutch"
Noodles of quality and convenience.

Ingredients:

A measure of noddles

Boiling water.

A Container.

Combine ingredients in container. Enjoy. Oh yes, enjoy.

Notes to myself: Should probably be supplimented with something of nutritional value, lest my bones become as brittle as chalk. Perhaps the container?

QueenQuinzel

wubble said:

meagloth said:

*snip*

Each to their own however I disagree. tea should be strong and flavourful with little to no sugar(I have none) and only a small amount of milk. the water should come straight from the kettle so the tea is hot by the time you get round to drinking it. No variants like those fruit teas, just normal tea (English breakfast). and the best brand I've come across has to be Yorkshire Tea (quite expensive so the wise free loader convinces someone else to buy it for them, like a parent).

Before I say my piece, I will say: I haven't given sugarless tea a proper chance. However, I have reason to believe my second time trying it will be no different than the first. In short, I prefer sugar in my tea. :P I can appreciate those fruit teas, but I'm with you: I'd much rather have a proper, simple tea.

Nimran

gettincrzy said:

I have to respectfully disagree Nimran.

I agree with your disagreement. That means I disagree with myself.

GamingFreak

I've dumbed down the soda intake and instead either go for a delicious V8 Splash or some Iced-Coffee with whip cream on top (or Water; water's good too)

As for food; anything not messy enough that I can't lick it off my fingers and wipe the rest off with a nearby tissue or paper towel; IE Chips, any form of food in a bowl like cereal or soup, and my personal favorite: sandwiches.