At the end of a long day of adventuring, the best thing to do is (obviously) go to the local tavern and have a drink and a bite to eat! This particular evening, however, there appears to be a bit of ... chaos ... at your favorite haunt. Servants are running all over the place, there's a crowd outside that seems a bit angry, and you seriously start to wonder if you should maybe just go somewhere else. But, then again, you've known the owners here for a while, maybe you should see if you can help them out??
So, you decide to head around the back and poke your head into the kitchens. One of the servants spots you and frantically motions you inside. About two seconds later, one of the owners shows up. "Thank all the gods you're here!! I know you are something of a creative sort, right?" Startled, you nod slowly. "Perfect! Our regular chef is out sick and he didn't leave us his menu list," their voice drops lower, "Or we just can't find it.. ANYWAY!"
They pause and take a deep breath. "We really need your help to come up with menus for tonight's dinner. We always have quite the varied crowd and everyone likes something different! The cooks can follow any recipe, but they ... are not so great at coming up with the menu choices by themselves." They give you a pleading look. "Will you help us out?"
This is a menu creation game, where each menu needs to be based on D&D Classes. For an idea of what we're going for, here is a similar concept, except that one is based on Races.
This will be a raffle-style game, where you get 1 automatic ticket for each menu you submit, per the prize's Class. For example, you decide you want to go for the Barbarian and the Paladin. You may submit 1 menu for each, and thus receive 1 ticket for each. An extra ticket can be earned if the judges (myself and Malis) choose your menu as our favorite for that Class.
You can get as simple or as elaborate as you want with your menus! Ranging from simply listing the food items, adding photos, writing out a recipe, even cooking said menu yourself if you want to. The sky's the limit!!
In addition, there will be at least 1 Semi-Custom prize made by myself for the Overall Favorite Menu throughout. Winner will be able to choose what Class they want, as well as a couple of other options. An existing Class may be chosen for this, it will simply be a new interpretation of that Class (for example a Bard with a different instrument/look/etc).
Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2018 2:03 pm
Da Rules
yum_strawberry You may only win 1 freebie, 1 paid raffle pet, and 1 auction pet during the entirety of the event. This rule extends to both soquili and familiars. (1 free soquili and free familiar, 1 paid raffle soquili and familiar, etc. etc.) yum_strawberry You may pass an unlimited amount of times on prizes that you were not aware of prior to entering. yum_strawberry If you have already won your Freebie Soq, you may enter for tickets. Just note this in your post somewhere, please~ yum_strawberry If you decide to co-own a pet or give it away, said pet will count as the event pet for both yourself and who you give the pet to/co-own it with. yum_strawberry The event themed customs and breedings do not count towards the event freebie limits. They have standard breeding and custom cooldowns. yum_strawberry Proxying is NOT allowed in this Contest. yum_strawberry All Gaia and Soquili rules apply. yum_strawberry No shaming others or making others feel bad. yum_strawberry You may enter for as many of the Classes as you wish, but only 1 menu for each, please. yum_strawberry Please please, either shrink down or spoiler large images, don't stretch the page til forever!!! yum_strawberry If you choose to enter for both Bard Twins, please create a different menu for each! After all, twins may not like the same foods wink yum_strawberry You may edit your entry before the game closes. If you do so, please make a note at the top of your post telling us it was edited! yum_strawberry If any entry is posted after the game closes, it will not count. We will be checking timestamps. yum_strawberryAll work must be your own (ideas, writing, etc). You may use stock photos of food items and so forth but please come up with your own concepts for the menus!!! If you decide to cook any part of your menus please make sure all cooking photos have your username in it somewhere~
[align=center][size=18][b][color=red]HEY, HERE'S A MENU FOR [fill in Class here]!![/color][/b][/size][/align] [b]Username:[/b] [b]Do you wish to be considered for the semi-custom prize?:[/b] [b]Entry:[/b]
Sample Form
HEY, HERE'S A MENU FOR [Bard Twin, Flute]!!
Username: Manderp Do you wish to be considered for the semi-custom prize?: Yaaasss Entry: OBVIOUSLY Bards eat the hopes and dreams of the DM, the end twisted
Edited 11/13 @ 6:16 AM PST Edited 11/19 @ 7:16 AM PST with pref list: Cleric, Rogue, Wizard
HEY, HERE'S A MENU FOR [Cleric]!!
Username: Artymus Do you wish to be considered for the semi-custom prize?: Yes Entry:
Drink: Cooled black tea, with or without sugar
Appetizer:Deviled Eggs
What you will need:
Medium mixing bowl Small sharp knife Spatula 1 piece clean waxed paper Plate Fork Tablespoon Clean water Small pot/sauce pan with lid
Ingredients
3 Fresh eggs Mayonnaise Mustard Salt Pepper Paprika
Instructions
Put eggs in small pot/sauce pan, fill with water, and add a pinch of salt. Put on stove and bring to a rolling boil for 10 minutes. Take off heat, and drain hot water, refilling with cold water. Wait for eggs to cool, and peel, completely removing shell. Cut eggs in half, placing yolks in bowl, and placing halves on plate. Use fork to mash yolks. Add in a spoonful of mayonnaise and mix, adding in mayonnaise until thick and creamy. Add in mustard to taste (optional). Salt and pepper to taste. Use spatula to mix well and scrape sides of the bowl. Take waxed paper, rolling into a funnel, and using spatula, feed yolk mixture into waxed paper funnel, and dollop yolk mixture back into empty halves (refill as needed). Sprinkle with paprika, and serve.
Entree:Potato Soup
What you will need:
Soup pot Baking sheet Plate Clean paper Clean water Sharp knife Ladle Bowl(s) Spoon(s)
Ingredients
Potatoes 2-3 large carrots (or 4-6 large ones) 1 celery stalk 1/2 lb bacon Milk Salt Pepper Garlic powder
Instructions
Set oven to 350, place bacon on baking sheet in single layer, and allow to bake for 10 minutes (check every 5 to prevent burning). Remove pan from oven, drain excess grease to either throw away or keep for frying. Flip bacon over, replace in oven, allow to bake until desired crispyness. Remove pan from oven, and transfer bacon to clean paper to absorb remaining grease, set aside.
Wash potatoes, and using the knife, cut potatoes into bite-sized cubes, filling the pot half or 2/3 full. Wash and cut ends from carrots and celery, cutting the carrots into bite-sized pieces, and finely chopping celery. Add to pot. Fill with clean water to half inch above potatoes. Chop bacon, add to pot.
Cook until potatoes and carrots are soft. Add as much milk as preferenced (or none if you prefer), and allow pot to boil. Season to taste.
Ladle into bowls and serve.
Dessert: Hummingbird Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
What you will need
9 x 13 cake pan Spatula Mixing bowls Baking sheet Masher Whisk Measuring cups Measuring spoons Wire rack
Spread 2 handfuls (or 3 if you like pecans) on oiled baking sheet, and bake for 5 minutes at 250. Allow pecans to cool, then chop and set aside.
In large bowl, mix 3 cups flour, 2 cups sugar, 1 tsp. baking soda, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger each, stirring together well. Add whisked eggs, 1 1/2 cups oil, until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in 1 1/2 tsp vanilla, mashed bananas and pineapple, and pecans. Pour into oiled & floured cake pan, and bake for 30 minutes at 350. (Check with a toothpick before removing. If toothpick is clean, cake is done. If not, bake additional 5 minutes. Check again, repeat if necessary). Remove and allow to cool on wire rack.
In medium bowl, mix 3 cups cream cheese, and 1 cube (1/2 cup) butter until creamed. Add 1 tsp vanilla, and 2 cups powdered sugar. (May add more powdered sugar to achieve desired sweetness). Use spatula to frost cooled cake, and serve.
Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2018 1:52 pm
HEY, HERE'S A MENU FOR [Swashbuckler]!!
Username: Snowbelle Thundara Do you wish to be considered for the semi-custom prize?: Sure Entry:
Appetizer: A salad made from chopped cabbage, onions, minced fish, and oil. OR An insect and vegetable soup made from the freshest creepy crawlies and vine ripened vegetables.
Entree: A dish of baked chicken seasoned with spices served with a side of Pirate Stew and a stein of Pineapple Rum. The Pirate Stew being a concoction of chicken, rum, brown sugar, salt, pepper tomatoes,and carrots, cooked over several hours. A side of potatoes cooked to the customer's preference is also included.
Dessert: Options for dessert are as follows: Salt Water Taffy Apple Pie with a mug of mead Salted Pork Sea Biscuits with Jam, Jelly, or Marmalade Fresh Fruit*
*Freshness depends on availability and distance of fruit from establishment
EDITED WITH A PREFERENCE LIST! FINAL PREFERENCE LIST UDATED on 11/20 at 2:10pm
HEY, HERE'S A MENU FOR [Cleric]!!
Username: Snowbelle Thundara Do you wish to be considered for the semi-custom prize?: Sure Entry:
Appetizer:
+ A hearty potato and smoked fish stew, seasoned with salt and onion with a hint of cheese.
Entree:
+ Steamed veggies with a loaf of Rye bread, made fresh each day. + A garden salad with turnips, spinach, tomatoes, carrots, and cheese curds. + Smoked pork with mashed potatoes and gravy and brown bread.
Drinks: + Apple Ale + Mead + Grape Wine
Dessert: + Fruit Salad - consisting of apples, pears, grapes, peaches, strawberries, other seasonal fruits. + Honey Baked Apples + Jelly Tarts - Comes in blueberry, raspberry, strawberry, and apricot
Username: Fea Line Do you wish to be considered for the semi-custom prize?: No Entry:
Detox Salad *Broccoli, cauliflower, parsley, carrots, raisins, sunflower seeds, and a handful of chopped almonds and purple cabbage sprinkled on top for a colorful and healthy salad great for detoxing the body. *Comes with a vinaigrette made of olive oil, lemon juice, grated ginger, honey and a half a teaspoon of salt, chilled for three hours to maximize flavors.
Energy Bites: *Dates, maple syrup, chia seeds, hemp hearts, flax seed meal, salt and optional cinnamon all mixed together until it becomes like paste. Oats, pistachios, cranberries and chocolate chips are then added to the paste and rolled into balls for quick, no bake energy boosting snacks.
Mahi-mahi over streamed Rice *Cut of mahi-mahi fish laid over steamed white rice with coconut oil, coconut milk, fresh ginger and light red curry paste for a dish that's healthy but far from boring.
Lemonade Cleanse *Freshly squeezed lemons, pure maple syrup and 1/10th teaspoon of cayenne pepper mixed with purified water for a zesty spin on a classic drink to further help cleanse your body.
Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2018 3:06 pm
HEY, HERE'S A MENU FOR [Swashbuckler]!!
Username: Variable Nonsense Do you wish to be considered for the semi-custom prize?: yes Entry:
Modern menu inspired by pirate 'fare' on the seas:
Username: Malis Vitterfolk Do you wish to be considered for the semi-custom prize?: N/A (Tickets-only please!) Entry: Troll's Mash (aka: it's what's for dinner for the next five days!)
Ingredients: 1 lbs of ground beef 1 box of veggie pasta 1 can of baked beans a few handfuls of grated of cheese Some milk A tablespoon of butter Spices/Seasonings to taste Dash of salt
Step one is put the veggie pasta into hot water with a pinch of salt. Let it soften to desired levels. While the pasta is cooking, brown the ground beef in a pan with spices and seasonings. I prefer a sweet BBQ rub with some added chipotle pepper. Check on the pasta and pull onto low heat if almost ready. Drain the fat out of the ground beef and add in a can of baked beans. Let it simmer on low heat. Drain the pasta and let it sit in the collander. Put a bit of milk, a dash of butter, and a handful of cheese into the warm pot and stir until you have a 'rue'. Add in some of your pasta and more cheese, stir until cheese is melted. Repeat this step until all pasta is mixed up into the cheese. Combine with the ground beef/bean mix and divide it out into re-usable tupperware pots.
The mixture is even better the second day! Just toss a pot into the microwave for a minute and then enjoy!
Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2018 6:00 pm
HEY, HERE'S A MENU FOR [Warlock]!!
Username: Malikztiah Ankhwave Do you wish to be considered for the semi-custom prize?:Participation ticket, only! Entry: "It's only questionable if you have to ask"
Dried, peppery meat strips- for that protein needed to endure heavy casting
Rustic "salad" of whatever greens can be found
Stout aged cheese
Hearty ale to wash it all down
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Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2018 6:09 pm
Count this one out, won a freebie and I already have one Participation Ticket entry in the other form! ♥
HEY, HERE'S A MENU FOR [Druid]!!
Username: Malikztiah Ankhwave Do you wish to be considered for the semi-custom prize?: sure Entry: Simple tastes
Wild Green salad
Dried fruits
Wild honey on toast
Assorted nuts
Oat milk
Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2018 6:31 pm
HEY, HERE'S A MENU FOR [Cleric]!!
Username: lysia_nyteblade Do you wish to be considered for the semi-custom prize?: Sure Entry: Dragon's chili (aka my own chili I make) Ingredients: 1lb ground chuck. 1 8oz can rotell chilli fixins fire roasted tomatoes with green chilli 1 8 oz can of red kidney beans 1 8 oz can of pinto beans 1 8oz can of crushed tomatoes 1 quarter palm (about 1/8 tsp) cumin 1 quarter palm red cayenne pepper 2 tbs red chilli pwd 1 small can of tomatoe sauce 1 med onion Salt and pepper shredded or shaved extra sharp white cheddar for garnish.
Steps: 1: In a large pot, brown the ground beef over med heat. While beef is browning, finely chop one med. onion and then add to pot to caramelize, Lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper. 2: Open and add (undrained) both cans of tomatoes (the chilli fixins and crushed tomatoes) to the pot along with the undrained pinto and kidney beans. 3: In a separate sauce pan, over med. heat, add spices and stir. Bring to a bubble and lower heat to simmer about 5 minutes. 4: Add sauce and spice mixture to larger pot and stir. Simmer for 10-20 minutes. Let set 5 minutes. ladle into bowl, garnish with cheese and serve.
As always, chilli is always best the second or third day. Enjoy!
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HEY, HERE'S A MENU FOR [Cleric]!!
Username: Erina_Nobara Do you wish to be considered for the semi-custom prize?: Yes Entry:
BREAKFAST~ Healy Homemade Hotcakes Soothing Scrambled Cockatrice Eggs Nourishing Nutella Crepes Feel Better Fruit Salad Be Cured Bacon
LUNCH~ Patch Up Pulled Pork Dressed Up Dragon Egg Soup Get Well Gelatin (jello) Butter Beer Salve
DINNER~ Regenerative Roasted Phoneix (How does one roast a phoenix you ask? Well that's our chef's secret. *wink*) Healthy Mana Salad Remedy Rolls (bread) Curative Cake Dessert
