Complete Guide to Cooking Ingredients in Tales of the Shire

Complete Guide to Cooking Ingredients in Tales of the Shire

Cooking in Tales of the Shire is a delightful yet intricate endeavor, featuring over 100 unique recipes waiting to be discovered. To whip up these delicious dishes, it’s crucial to have a well-stocked pantry filled with essential cooking ingredients.

With more than 100 different ingredients scattered around Bywater, it can be quite a challenge to ensure you have everything you need on hand. To help you become a culinary master, here’s a comprehensive list of all cooking ingredients along with their locations in Tales of the Shire.

All Ingredients in Tales of the Shire and How to Find Them

The vast array of cooking ingredients is classified into six distinct categories, including:

  • Fruit
  • Vegetables
  • Hearty Vegetables
  • Seasonings
  • Fish
  • Miscellaneous

Each ingredient has its own unique acquisition method, but interacting with the friendly townsfolk of Bywater is key to unlocking many of them. This list is continuously updated as we discover new ingredients.

All Fruit in Tales of the Shire

Ingredient Season How to Get
Apricot Autumn Forage from the wild; look west of Orlo’s house.
Blackberry Summer and Autumn Forage from the wild; check east of Willow Took’s workshop.
Elderberry Summer and Autumn Forage near Lookout Hill and Orlo’s home.
Currant Summer Forage north of The Forest, northeast of Delphinium’s tree.
Peach Summer and Autumn Forage northeast of your home and north of Willow Took’s workshop.
Raspberry Summer Forage far west of Orlo’s home.

All Vegetables in Tales of the Shire

Gardening in tales of the shire
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Ingredient Season How to Get
Box Peppers Summer Grow from seeds purchased at Farmer Cotton’s shop.
Butterfly Cups All seasons Forage south of The Forest, near the map’s bottom right corner.
Chanterelle Summer and Spring Forage northeast of Delphinium’s tree.
Hops Summer Forage slightly north of The Green Dragon.
Lettuce Summer and Spring Grow from seeds at Farmer Cotton’s shop.
Penny Bun Summer and Autumn Forage near The Stone Bridge.
Puffball Summer and Autumn Forage northwest of Delphinium’s tree.
Rhubarb Summer and Spring Grow from seeds at Farmer Cotton’s shop.
Wild Beef Summer and Autumn Forage south of Willow Took’s workshop.

All Hearty Vegetables in Tales of the Shire

Ingredient Season How to Get
Beans Summer Grow from seeds at Farmer Cotton’s shop.
Brown Onion Autumn and Winter Grow from seeds at Farmer Cotton’s shop.
Brown Tater Summer and Autumn Grow from seeds at Farmer Cotton’s shop.
Maize Summer Grow from seeds at Farmer Cotton’s shop.
Shallot Summer and Spring Grow from seeds at Farmer Cotton’s shop.
Sperage Summer Forage west of The Green Dragon.

All Seasonings in Tales of the Shire

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Ingredient Season How to Get
Butter All seasons Purchase from Young Tom Cotton’s stall.
Hedge Mustard Summer and Autumn Forage north of your house, near the Bywater sign.
Pepperwort Summer and Spring Forage southeast of The Great East Road.
Cinnamon All seasons Purchase from Hobson Hornblower’s stall.
Cloves All seasons Purchase from Hobson Hornblower’s stall.
Salt All seasons Purchase from Hobson Hornblower’s stall.
Lemon All seasons Purchase from Hobson Hornblower’s stall.
Raisins All seasons Purchase from Hobson Hornblower’s stall.
Sugar All seasons Purchase from Hobson Hornblower’s stall.

All Fish in Tales of the Shire

Ingredient Season Preferences How to Get
Blue-Finned Gudgeon All seasons Afternoon, dry weather Fish from Old Ruby’s Pond.
Bywater Bleak All seasons Afternoon, dry weather Fish from Old Ruby’s Pond.
Dawn Dace All seasons Dawn, rainy weather Fish from Old Ruby’s Pond.
Dunno Summer and Spring Evening, dry weather Fish from Noakes’ Jetty.
Honeyed Chub All seasons Morning, rainy weather Fish from Old Ruby’s Pond.
Little Beard Summer and Autumn Evening, rainy weather Fish from Noakes’ Jetty.
Ruffle All seasons Evening, rainy weather Fish from Old Ruby’s Pond.
Sad Rudd Summer and Autumn Afternoon, dry weather Fish from the Cotton Farm Pond.
Stone Loach All seasons Night, dry weather Fish from Old Ruby’s Pond.

All Miscellaneous Ingredients in Tales of the Shire

Sandyman's shop in tales of the shire
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Ingredient Season How to Get
Shirefield Cheese All seasons Purchase from Young Tom Cotton’s stall.
Bacon All seasons Purchase from Young Tom Cotton’s stall.
Beef All seasons Purchase from Young Tom Cotton’s stall.
Chicken All seasons Purchase from Young Tom Cotton’s stall.
Coney All seasons Purchase from Young Tom Cotton’s stall.
Mutton All seasons Purchase from Young Tom Cotton’s stall.
Pork All seasons Purchase from Young Tom Cotton’s stall.
Chestnut Autumn and Winter Forage northwest of Lookout Hill.
Hazelnut Summer and Autumn Forage south of Old Noakes’ smial.
Barley All seasons Purchase from Sandyman’s shop.
Egg All seasons Purchase from Young Tom Cotton’s stall.
Cream All seasons Purchase from Young Tom Cotton’s stall.
Flour All seasons Purchase from Sandyman’s shop.
Milk All seasons Purchase from Young Tom Cotton’s stall.
Oats All seasons Purchase from Sandyman’s shop.
Yeast All seasons Purchase from Sandyman’s shop.

As you venture through Tales of the Shire, you may wonder, “Where can I find more unique recipes?” Exploring Bywater not only offers ingredients but also unlocks new recipes through quests and interactions with its residents.

Another common question is, “What seasonal ingredients should I focus on first?” Prioritizing ingredients available in the current season allows you to maximize your cooking potential efficiently.

If you’re curious about “How do I use these ingredients?” you can start experimenting by combining them in various recipes to discover new dishes that can impress your friends in-game.

Finally, many players ask, “Is cooking worth it in Tales of the Shire?” Absolutely! Cooking not only provides sustenance for your adventures but also unlocks unique bonuses that can enhance your gameplay.

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