The Royal King's Pie Trove

Pies, pies, and more pies

In times of war, famine, or scarcity people often look to food as a way of escape or comfort. When Lord Barinium's rebellion raged from 467-481AF, no one needed escape and comfort more than the citizens of Caerum Ba. Capitalizing on this, the Royal King's Fine Food and Clothing Company released "The Royal King's Pie Trove." A collection of recipes, minimalistic in nature, but presented in the most ornate fashion. It made families feel whole again, or at least that's what the Royal King's marketing firm would have led you to believe.
The book itself was a goofy collection of recipes that tried to bring a smile to people's faces and stomachs through cheeky writing and delicious food. Pie was here and in the hearts and minds of Caerum Ba's people, it was here to stay.

Excerpt

The King's Handy Calpael Pie

Lords and ladies have we got a most special pie for you. This here is the pie that single handedly saved my family, harvested my crops, and could even end a war one day! This here is the KIng's Handy Calpael Pie. Delicious roasted calpael in a portable, delicious, flakey pie.

Ingredient List

1 Potato, cubed
1 Medium calpael roast, minced
1 Clove of garlic
1 Medium onion
1/2 Horn of water
1 Bunch of fresh herbs
5 Peppercorns, crushed
1 Batch of Lady Marabin's Famous Pie Crust (page 53)

Cooking Instructions

Prepare your fire so that it is nice and hot
Cook potatoes until they are soft enough to smash
Cook minced calpael in pot with garlic, onion, water, and herbs. Cook until meat is tender and falling apart.
Take the pie crust, cut into circles and big enough to fit comfortably in your hand.
On one side, poon on potatoes and calpael mixture.
Fold over dough circles and pinch shut.
Cut small slits on top of pies to let steam escape.
OPTIONAL: brush each pie with an eggwash from the eggs of a Kaelthian chicken if available. This helps with the browning process.
Place on hot pan in the center of your fire, cover and cook until golden brown and delicious.

Document Structure

Publication Status

Widely produced and endeared by the people of Caerum Ba. Nearly every family has a copy.

Type

Guide, How-to

Medium

Paper

Authoring Date

472 AF

Location

Baelisport

Signatories (Characters)

• Bonseforius Landum