Cuisine of the Mali’fenn 

A Study of the Fennic Diet

Penned by Maeve Zinerith | 23^rd of the Amber Cold, 1736

[!] A colored depiction of a Fennic feast, following a successful hunt. Circa 1635.

During my time thus far in the Grand Princedom of Fenn, I have found one of their most interesting qualities to be their dietary habits. A majority of their daily meals include some form of meat, with very minor amounts of vegetables or fruits.  Their preferred accompanying beverage tend to be a hearty ale or warm cider, though some also prefer the pure glacial waters that are produced from the sheer icy mountains that surround the Princedom itself. Grand feasts are often not held unless in celebration or following a successful hunt, where the hunted game is featured as part of the main course.

A gift from the new Grand Prince himself, I was presented with a recipe book that has been kept by the Tundrak Bloodline for some time, to which I have derived and found some fascinating recipes:

Polar Bear Pelmeni ?

Considered a usual appetizer and a dish to be served at more casual entertainments, these small dumpling-shaped shells are filled with a medley of grounded polar bear meat, bacon, diced onions, and a array of added spiced.

Tundrak Pie ?

A hearty meal to have before a tournament or field battle, the Tundrak Tart is a thick pastry that is filled with the meats of both chicken and boar, mixed with browned onions and sweet spice.

Roe Deer ?

Traditionally served as the main dish following a successful hunt, this recipe calls for deer and caribou venison to be cut into thin strips and baked, then being sauteed in butter and fat before being served. A fine cranberry sauce can be used to top off the dish.

Almond Pudding ?

A dessert that sits on the final pages of the Tundrak cookbook, this pudding is made with the almonds that grow within the walls of  elcihi’fenn, sweetened with sugar, cream, and rosewater.

Mulled Cider ?

A traditional drink often consumed during the colder months of the elven year, this concoction is a mixture of a flavorful maple syrup and spiced peppercorns heated in a pot.

*It is also noted in this traditional tome that these feasts are often prepared for in advance, with decorations and preceding celebrations being dependent upon the main event of the day. Items such as thick furs, antlers, animal pelts, berries, pinecones, and various other smaller items are used to enhance the merriment.