Being a part of a
fandom is a entertaining and often unique experience. From Cosplay's to keeping
up with your favorite characters there is often much to discuss. One trend we
have noticed over the last year is fandom related foods. Fans have seen, read or
heard the characters talk about delicious dishes and have decided to recreate
some signature dishes. This week's episode of Geek Positive on CJAI 92.1 FM
will feature some of the following recipes we have found along the way!
Whether its ElvenLembas Bread from Lord of the Rings or
an exotic dish from A Game of Thrones
there is no shortage of creativity in the Kitchen! We found the official Game
of Thrones cook book released in 2012 with a forward written by George R.R.
Martian himself! It can be found here.Or has anyone else wanted to know the recipe for Dean Winchester's burger? (That one we are still trying to track down).
Elven Lembas Bread Recipe
6 TBSP butter or
margarine, slightly softened
2 cups self-rising
flour
1 TBSP granulated
sugar
½ cup raisins
(optional)
1 egg, well beaten
½ cup milk
4 TBSP heavy cream
Mallorn leaves
With a pastry
blender of fork, cut margarine into the flour in a mixing bowl until the
mixture resembles cornmeal. Do this rapidly so the butter does not melt. Add
the sugar and if desired, ½ cup of raisins. In a small bowl, beat the egg and
milk together until mixed. Reserve 1 TBSP of this mixture to brush the tops of
the Lembas. Add the cream and egg mixture to the flour and mix just until
combined into a stiff, soft dough. Knead three or four times on a lightly
floured surface. Roll dough to a ¾" thickness and cut with an oval or leaf
shaped cookie cutter. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet, leaving 1"
of space between Lembas. Brush the tops of the Lembas with the reserved
egg-milk mixture. Bake for 12 -13 minutes in a preheated 400 degree oven.
For safe keeping,
wrap each Lembas individually in a fresh, clean Mallorn leaf. If these leaves
are unavailable in your area, store the Lembas in a tightly closed container.
Makes about 1 ½ dozen Lembas.
-
Elven Maiden
There was also a
site that categorized food and drink from Lord of The Rings! From Aragon's Tea
to Bilbo's coffee cake. (is that your stomach I hear growling?) and more! Find
it here.
There are also many
fandom themed restaurants that now live in the real world to give us a taste of
the fantasy/ fandom treats in real life! Thanks to Geek and Sundry for the
list! We have also added some more local haunts you should check out!
The Pandorica (Beacon, NY)
The Pandorica is all Doctor Who, all the
time. Every inch of the restaurant is decorated to celebrate the sci-fi series,
complete with a giant replica of Van Gogh’s exploding TARDIS painting, creepy
snowmen, photos from the series, and a TARDIS bathroom that is actually bigger
on the inside. If you are a Whovian, you’ll definitely get a kick out of
creative menus items like the “fish fingers and custard,” “WHOmmus,” and “Sally
Sparrow Duck Salad.” The Pandorica also has “Sip and Paint” nights to help you
hone your artsy skills and a Thursday trivia night to test your Who knowledge.
Allons-y!
Geeksboro Cinema Café (Greensboro, NC)
It’s a cinema! It’s a café! It’s geeky!
Geeksboro Cinema Café is the place to go to indulge in at least one of your
interests. You can check out a cinema that shows everything from independent
films and documentaries to popular TV series. Or, kick back with your friends
and grab some coffee (or beer) while you enjoy the latest episode of your
favorite show. You can even pop in on a Saturday morning to check out your
favorite classic cartoons! Geeksboro goes beyond TV/film and also hosts video
game tournaments every Saturday, board game nights on Fridays, trivia nights,
knitting, drink & draw sessions, and more. You can show up in your cosplay,
talk nerdy with your friends, and enjoy a place that was designed with you in
mind.
Safe House (Milwaukee, WI)
Are you a spy in your own mind? Have you
been looking for an unassuming spot to grab a bite to eat while you browse
through top-secret files and prep for your next mission? If so, Safe House is
the place to check out some memorabilia of your fellow secret agents, munch on
delicious food, and experience one of the oldest and most famous “secret spots”
in America. Not so fast though–you have to have a password or pass a little
test to get in the door! Once you gain access, you’ll enjoy navigating crazy passageways
and revolving booths while the staff treats you like a Bond-level boss. Safe
House has been the location of movies like Major League and featured in Time
and People Magazine, so it is definitely worth a spot on your geeky bucket
list.
The Croft Institute. (Melbourne,
Australia)
Hidden down an alley in Melbourne’s
Chinatown district, this bar claims to be themed after a science lab. It isn’t.
That’s a lie. This place is an insane asylum where drinks are served in
syringes and (reportedly) sponges.
Tavern Brabant (Prague, Czech Republic)
Nestled in the heart of Prague, this
medieval tavern includes its own catacomb and comes complete with a medieval
entertainment. If you’re into medieval fantasy, it doesn’t get a lot better
than this.
The Sherlock Holmes (London, England)
Many a pub around the world draws
connection with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous sleuth, but the one located at
10 Northumberland St in London takes the cake. Not only is this the oldest
Holmes-themed bar out there, it also houses a massive collection of Sherlockian
memorabilia.
AFK Tavern (Everett, WA)
Located in Everett, WA, this
one-of-a-kind geek mecca just might be the most inviting entry on the entire
list. Describing itself as “first and foremost a community center for nerds,
gamers, geeks, and internet socialites,” the AFK Tavern goes above and beyond
to make everybody feel welcome.
The Green Dragon Inn (New Zealand)
It’s almost a cheat that Hobbiton’s own
bar gets pride of place here, but since New Zealand went ahead and started
converting itself part-and-parcel into Middle-Earth, it’s hard to trump their
resolve. Grab a pint in Frodo’s own local and rest your ridiculously hairy feet
by the fire. You’ve made it to the geekiest bar on the planet.
The Lockhart (Toronto, Ontario)
The Lockhart is a tapas and cocktails bar
at Dundas St. W. and Dufferin St. that gives a strong yet subtle nod to the
famous Harry Potter books by author J.K. Rowling, evident in the bar’s name The
Lockhart — a name ambiguous to any non-fan but which also refers to a shoddy
professor in the series — cocktails and decor, that have caught the attention
of Potter fanatics everywhere.
Happy Hunting for your next fandom inspired meal,
W.C. Alice Lightwood
