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bardicbear's review against another edition
5.0
I read a lot of cookbooks and usually don't ever get around to actually trying any of the recipes, but we ended up making 4 different recipes from Heroes' Feast before I returned it to the library. Not only was everything delicious but it was an entertaining read. The recipes are divided according to which race inspired the dish, including main sections for humans, dwarves, elves, and halflings, plus miscellaneous rarer races. Each chapter gives background on the races' habits and cultures including how that influences their recipes. Also included are ideas for integrating the recipes into your game sessions, menus for well-known taverns in various Dungeons and Dragons settings, magical cooking tips, and special fantasy ingredients/ substitutions.
carlyleecrib's review against another edition
4.0
The best part about this cookbook is the drinks or ‘potions’ at the end! They are absolutely delicious. We made The Mindflayer and the Potion of Resoration. I almost wish this was just a cocktail book! The recipes are fairly basic and not too inventive in themselves— the joy of the book comes from the DND world, not the actual recipes.
The cookbook is divided into sections: Human Cuisine, Elven Cuisine, Halfling Cuisine, and Uncommon Cuisine. I also enjoyed the ‘Hero’s Feast’ they put together for each DND race.
Easter eggs are bountiful... there are menus for famous DND establishments between sections.
Finally— there are some nice vegetarian options (most of them in Elven cuisine), but several can be easily adapted. Not a lot in here for gluten-free or vegan folks... except the cocktails which are delicious.
The cookbook is divided into sections: Human Cuisine, Elven Cuisine, Halfling Cuisine, and Uncommon Cuisine. I also enjoyed the ‘Hero’s Feast’ they put together for each DND race.
Easter eggs are bountiful... there are menus for famous DND establishments between sections.
Finally— there are some nice vegetarian options (most of them in Elven cuisine), but several can be easily adapted. Not a lot in here for gluten-free or vegan folks... except the cocktails which are delicious.
qrschulte's review against another edition
5.0
Haven’t made any of the recipes yet, but this book is really fun! I love the lore they provided for each recipe; it’s perfect for any fan of tabletop RPGs. The drawings and photos are gorgeous! Great work done by the art team.
The instructions for each recipe seem very thorough so I think that will help when making the meals.
The instructions for each recipe seem very thorough so I think that will help when making the meals.
avelinereynard's review against another edition
5.0
This is an extremely charming cookbook with a lot of charm and really beautiful photography. We've tried several of the recipes already and they're very good - definitely worthwhile picking up if you're into D&D.
honeyandthyme's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
For what it is, this cookbook is wonderful. As someone who enjoys both cooking and DND, I had to pick up this book on sight. Gorgeous food photography and a healthy dose of "DND style" art accentuate the fun of the text. The recipes tend towards intermediate to beginner cooks, and stand on their own as decent. Not amazing, life-changing, Julia Childs, best-thing-I-ever-ate level, but overall solid.
The recipes themselves are (in my opinion) secondary to the novelty of bringing Faerûnian lore to the dinner table. Divided into the cuisines of different cultures (Elvish, Human, Halfling, etc.), this collection fleshes out the culinary scene of the multiverse and how food plays into each of these fantastical cultures. This book makes the worlds of the game more immersive and fun, which is the main point of the work. I can easily see hosting dinner parties post-pandemic themed around different Faerûn cuisine, followed by an amazing session.
The recipes themselves are (in my opinion) secondary to the novelty of bringing Faerûnian lore to the dinner table. Divided into the cuisines of different cultures (Elvish, Human, Halfling, etc.), this collection fleshes out the culinary scene of the multiverse and how food plays into each of these fantastical cultures. This book makes the worlds of the game more immersive and fun, which is the main point of the work. I can easily see hosting dinner parties post-pandemic themed around different Faerûn cuisine, followed by an amazing session.
empressofeverything's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
sylvanas's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
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