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Lostgaeriel · 12-11-2001, 02:40 AM

When I'm reading the LOTR and getting hungry, I always imagine lembas to be similar to chewey homemade oatmeal cookies with raisins. However, chocolate chip cookies would keep me going longer. I'm also considering peanut butter cookies as a possiblity. But if they're factory made, perhaps they are Oreos?! I think that's as valid as Twinkies or Ding-Dongs. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Thanks to Mithadan for the scholarly answer. This information makes me think of "Johnny Cake" made of corn (maize) meal - a very old recipe. Later - in the Depression - my grandmother served it as a supper main course.

Recipe below. More Middle-earth recipes at An Arda Recipe Book.

[ January 30, 2003: Message edited by: Lostgaeriel ]

12-11-2001, 02:40 AM	#1
Lostgaeriel Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Toronto the Good Posts: 477	When I'm reading the LOTR and getting hungry, I always imagine lembas to be similar to chewey homemade oatmeal cookies with raisins. However, chocolate chip cookies would keep me going longer. I'm also considering peanut butter cookies as a possiblity. But if they're factory made, perhaps they are Oreos?! I think that's as valid as Twinkies or Ding-Dongs. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Thanks to Mithadan for the scholarly answer. This information makes me think of "Johnny Cake" made of corn (maize) meal - a very old recipe. Later - in the Depression - my grandmother served it as a supper main course. Recipe below. More Middle-earth recipes at An Arda Recipe Book. [ January 30, 2003: Message edited by: Lostgaeriel ] __________________ Elen síla lúmenn’ omentielvo, a star shines on the hour of our meeting.