Jame
June 9th, 2003, 08:38 AM
Well, this occured to me yesterday as I was watching Poltergeist 2 and eating peanut butter and crackers. What are some of the more popular snack foods or meals (aside from specially prepared K'Kree) in the Imperium or Traveller universe?
Mythmere
June 9th, 2003, 09:34 AM
Canon snacks or IMTU snacks?
Ben W Bell
June 9th, 2003, 09:43 AM
You always have Astroburger as the most popular fast food in the Spinward Marches.
kafka47
June 9th, 2003, 10:09 AM
Other than the eternal Deep Fried Mars Bar?
There were mentions of coffee, wine and Groat cheese, I think in cannon. Also, a twizzle stick by Norris in his interview.
There were mentions of coffee, wine and Groat cheese, I think in cannon. Also, a twizzle stick by Norris in his interview.
Jame
June 9th, 2003, 10:33 AM
Mythmere, I think I meant canon, but IMTU foods would be welcome. Are "Twizzle Sticks" related to Twizzlers? :D
Ran Targas
June 9th, 2003, 05:24 PM
There is always the ever popular Soylent snack line!
And then there's the line from Judge Dredd, "Eat recycled food; it's good for the environment and okay for you!"
You have to figure only a few processed food companies could build enough brand appeal and recognition to move food across parsecs. Most food stuffs will be system specific, particularly since tastes would vary depending on the environment. Delicacies would be even more expensive/desirable away from their system of origin due to shipping costs alone.
IMTU, food is a commidity, but only because several of the sector's major worlds have severly degraded environments or suffer from extreme over population. Food companies even war on each other to protect genetically engineered stock or even market share!
And then there's the line from Judge Dredd, "Eat recycled food; it's good for the environment and okay for you!"
You have to figure only a few processed food companies could build enough brand appeal and recognition to move food across parsecs. Most food stuffs will be system specific, particularly since tastes would vary depending on the environment. Delicacies would be even more expensive/desirable away from their system of origin due to shipping costs alone.
IMTU, food is a commidity, but only because several of the sector's major worlds have severly degraded environments or suffer from extreme over population. Food companies even war on each other to protect genetically engineered stock or even market share!
Mythmere
June 9th, 2003, 05:55 PM
Hi Ran! Finally found one of your posts - now I can give you some stars.
Shadowdancer
June 9th, 2003, 06:47 PM
Knobble jerky.
Tanuki
June 9th, 2003, 08:10 PM
There's always Capt. Hawkins Chicken Fried Lizard.
And don't forget the ever popular squid-on-a-stick.
And don't forget the ever popular squid-on-a-stick.
Zutroi
June 9th, 2003, 08:13 PM
Nutra-Go Brand Authentic Food Flavored Nutrient Product!
Bachelor Chow (Now with flavor) for the Futuramimsts.
You can always attach the following prefixes to anything to generate a meal your PCs will recognize:
Soya-
Neo-
Pseudo-
"I'd like the neo-chicken and soya-shake please."
"You want psuedofries with that?"
Mispelllings/puns - Roast Beest, Chikkin, Moo-Shrooms
Bachelor Chow (Now with flavor) for the Futuramimsts.
You can always attach the following prefixes to anything to generate a meal your PCs will recognize:
Soya-
Neo-
Pseudo-
"I'd like the neo-chicken and soya-shake please."
"You want psuedofries with that?"
Mispelllings/puns - Roast Beest, Chikkin, Moo-Shrooms
plop101
June 9th, 2003, 10:44 PM
Back when I was on the TML I recall a certain Larsen Whipsnade pushing the benefits of Groat burgers...
and getting in trouble with the Regina constabulary for attempting to barbeque a groat at a deserted space port somewhere on planet...
As for T20/COTI, I'm rather surprised that Trader Jim hasn't come out with COFFEE JUICE CAKE yet; I mean, it is a sort of obvious tie in, you know.
GT Far Trader has the survival ration bar, the description of which sounds allot like the chocolate Slim Fast@ bars that I've had [tastes like sawdust].
Who could ever forget 2300's Ratdogs!
Hmmm, Protein,Yumm!
Maybe more as I think about it, or not graemlins/omega.gif
and getting in trouble with the Regina constabulary for attempting to barbeque a groat at a deserted space port somewhere on planet...
As for T20/COTI, I'm rather surprised that Trader Jim hasn't come out with COFFEE JUICE CAKE yet; I mean, it is a sort of obvious tie in, you know.
GT Far Trader has the survival ration bar, the description of which sounds allot like the chocolate Slim Fast@ bars that I've had [tastes like sawdust].
Who could ever forget 2300's Ratdogs!
Hmmm, Protein,Yumm!
Maybe more as I think about it, or not graemlins/omega.gif
Richard Saunders
June 10th, 2003, 01:02 AM
Hello.
Strange somone should mention Trade Jim.
On one of the other threads they are selling Vorpal Bunnies Burgers and VB Jerrky.
I think the thread is a message from the government of Avelon.
BYE.
Strange somone should mention Trade Jim.
On one of the other threads they are selling Vorpal Bunnies Burgers and VB Jerrky.
I think the thread is a message from the government of Avelon.
BYE.
hunter
June 10th, 2003, 01:05 AM
Not a snack food, but one must never forget Hava-Cola!
Want a Cola? Hava-Cola. Hava-Cola? Have another!
Hunter
Want a Cola? Hava-Cola. Hava-Cola? Have another!
Hunter
trader jim
June 10th, 2003, 01:11 AM
Sombody mention my name in Vein????....Man O' Man, have i got some snak food for you all.....a whole New Line coming out shoetly!!!! see Random Static Thread soon....all under the Trader Jim Lable!!!! Including a new line of ground "meat" Burrittos with SECRET ingrediants!!!! just the thing to go with my COFFEE JUICE!!!! :eek: :eek: graemlins/file_23.gif graemlins/file_23.gif graemlins/file_22.gif
trader jim
June 10th, 2003, 01:16 AM
Hey Guys.....How come "poor" Ol Hunter only has 4 stars????....whats the story????...Here Boss let me see if I can Help!!!! :D :D
hunter
June 10th, 2003, 01:24 AM
Originally posted by trader jim:
Hey Guys.....How come "poor" Ol Hunter only has 4 stars????....whats the story????...Here Boss let me see if I can Help!!!! :D :D Hehehe thanks. Guess I must have ticked off a few people ;)
Hunter
Hey Guys.....How come "poor" Ol Hunter only has 4 stars????....whats the story????...Here Boss let me see if I can Help!!!! :D :D Hehehe thanks. Guess I must have ticked off a few people ;)
Hunter
Jame
June 10th, 2003, 08:01 AM
Actually, hunter brings up an excellent point: Liquid Refreshment! Aside from Hava-Cola, Sparky Cola (from the Andromeda TV show) and Slurm (Futurama) what do we have for drinks?
Captain Tylor
June 10th, 2003, 09:54 AM
In the ISS URSULA online campaign, we also have the soft drink BLUE SUN, from the 'Firefly' series. It's become a running gag of sorts as my character's favorite beverage.
Uncle Bob
June 10th, 2003, 09:07 PM
Beverages. Most agrarian cultures on earth have ber,wine,or both. Also vegatable infusions like coffee, tea, or cola. That won't change.
Ambassador G'Kar from Babylon 5,
"It's a strange thing, but every sentient race has its own version of these Swedish meatballs. I suspect it's one of those great universal mysteries which will either never get explained or which will drive you mad if you ever learned the truth."
Me? I think there will always be Twinkies and Fig Newtions.
Ambassador G'Kar from Babylon 5,
"It's a strange thing, but every sentient race has its own version of these Swedish meatballs. I suspect it's one of those great universal mysteries which will either never get explained or which will drive you mad if you ever learned the truth."
Me? I think there will always be Twinkies and Fig Newtions.
Zutroi
June 10th, 2003, 09:13 PM
Drinks? Don't mind if I do...
You can't have a bar that doesn't serve Sirian Panther Sweat! Where would Slippery Jim drink?
(Fill in the blank) Ale and FITB Wine are old standards.
For those who take their ripple straight up (you know who you are, it's just that you won't put down your bottle of Mad Dog to reply!) there's Old Misjump!
And quit griping about yer frikken number of stars, some of us abrasive @$$es don't have any :mad:
You can't have a bar that doesn't serve Sirian Panther Sweat! Where would Slippery Jim drink?
(Fill in the blank) Ale and FITB Wine are old standards.
For those who take their ripple straight up (you know who you are, it's just that you won't put down your bottle of Mad Dog to reply!) there's Old Misjump!
And quit griping about yer frikken number of stars, some of us abrasive @$$es don't have any :mad:
Zutroi
June 10th, 2003, 09:15 PM
And then we find we pay the price for logging in during the reply process...
Where's that 'apologetic contrition' emoticon??
Where's that 'apologetic contrition' emoticon??
Zutroi
June 11th, 2003, 12:40 AM
Bouncy Bubbly Beverage and Authentic Coffee Colored Analogue.
Sorry, my bad, that's for the Paranoia boards...
Sorry, my bad, that's for the Paranoia boards...
Jame
June 11th, 2003, 01:57 PM
(bump)
and I'll give hunter 5 stars, if only for converting the Traveller rules to d20...
and I'll give hunter 5 stars, if only for converting the Traveller rules to d20...
Zutroi
June 15th, 2003, 04:10 PM
My unbelievable stupidity boggles me. How can I POSSIBLY have forgotten
Bhlog and crottled greeps?
redface.gif
Washed down with plenty of Bheer, of course!
Bhlog and crottled greeps?
redface.gif
Washed down with plenty of Bheer, of course!
FANTASYFAN1968
June 22nd, 2003, 10:37 AM
As to drinks-
What's a spaceport bar anywhere in the Universe without a Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster on the menu?
What's a spaceport bar anywhere in the Universe without a Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster on the menu?
sandman
June 22nd, 2003, 01:22 PM
Originally posted by LCDR J. R. Sinclair III:
As to drinks-
What's a spaceport bar anywhere in the Universe without a Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster on the menu? Must be Vogon Territory, so if I were you, do *NOT* go there unless you feel like ending your life or are a masochist.
As to drinks-
What's a spaceport bar anywhere in the Universe without a Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster on the menu? Must be Vogon Territory, so if I were you, do *NOT* go there unless you feel like ending your life or are a masochist.
trader jim
June 23rd, 2003, 02:47 AM
Gargle Blaster, Gargle Blaster...I like that!!!
Gimme a quart of "ol" Gargle Blaster!...NO i dont want it cold! I want it summer time "flight Line"
HOT!!!! 150 in the shade!!! now thats one bad ass dude!!! He could be my flight Chief anytime!! :eek: :eek: graemlins/file_23.gif
Gimme a quart of "ol" Gargle Blaster!...NO i dont want it cold! I want it summer time "flight Line"
HOT!!!! 150 in the shade!!! now thats one bad ass dude!!! He could be my flight Chief anytime!! :eek: :eek: graemlins/file_23.gif
robject
June 23rd, 2003, 01:19 PM
Sparkling Coffee. The original carbonated, high-fructose, caffeinated, single-malt, vegetable drink!
And, borrowed from Roger Zelazny, "Kentucki Fried Lizzard Partes".
And, borrowed from Roger Zelazny, "Kentucki Fried Lizzard Partes".
Spinward Scout
June 25th, 2003, 11:02 PM
<<<And don't forget the ever popular squid-on-a-stick.>>>
I think I actually had that when I was in Japan. ;)
Scout
I think I actually had that when I was in Japan. ;)
Scout
Tanuki
June 26th, 2003, 03:25 AM
Originally posted by ScoutCadet469:
<<<And don't forget the ever popular squid-on-a-stick.>>>
I think I actually had that when I was in Japan. ;)
Scout Yes indeed. Grilled, if I remember right, and marinated in teriyaki sauce.
<<<And don't forget the ever popular squid-on-a-stick.>>>
I think I actually had that when I was in Japan. ;)
Scout Yes indeed. Grilled, if I remember right, and marinated in teriyaki sauce.
bromdenlong
June 26th, 2003, 09:03 AM
Guys, guys...
I can't believe that no one remembered from Hitchiker's guide that ALL CIVILIZATIONS have a drink pronounced 'gin and tonic' (however spelled), and that each and every one of them is a different concoction altogether! :cool:
Originally posted by Uncle Bob:
Beverages. Most agrarian cultures on earth have ber,wine,or both. Also vegatable infusions like coffee, tea, or cola. That won't change.
Ambassador G'Kar from Babylon 5,
"It's a strange thing, but every sentient race has its own version of these Swedish meatballs. I suspect it's one of those great universal mysteries which will either never get explained or which will drive you mad if you ever learned the truth."
Me? I think there will always be Twinkies and Fig Newtions.
I can't believe that no one remembered from Hitchiker's guide that ALL CIVILIZATIONS have a drink pronounced 'gin and tonic' (however spelled), and that each and every one of them is a different concoction altogether! :cool:
Originally posted by Uncle Bob:
Beverages. Most agrarian cultures on earth have ber,wine,or both. Also vegatable infusions like coffee, tea, or cola. That won't change.
Ambassador G'Kar from Babylon 5,
"It's a strange thing, but every sentient race has its own version of these Swedish meatballs. I suspect it's one of those great universal mysteries which will either never get explained or which will drive you mad if you ever learned the truth."
Me? I think there will always be Twinkies and Fig Newtions.
PapaGolfWhiskey
June 27th, 2003, 12:33 AM
Drinks: I like to steal from John Ostrander's 'Grimjack' and inflict 'Olde Minke' on my would be tough guy players.
Snack foods:hmm well. I once remember trying to come up with an alien looking vargr dish. so I invented this cubes of raw dripping meat thingy on a motorised plate thingy that made the cubes jump around and actualy get airborne. The Goal was to spear individual cubes with a single claw.
Non - vargr could get a claw prosthesis.
Invariably some PC would turn the motor on the plate to '10'
Snack foods:hmm well. I once remember trying to come up with an alien looking vargr dish. so I invented this cubes of raw dripping meat thingy on a motorised plate thingy that made the cubes jump around and actualy get airborne. The Goal was to spear individual cubes with a single claw.
Non - vargr could get a claw prosthesis.
Invariably some PC would turn the motor on the plate to '10'
clementk
August 29th, 2003, 06:47 PM
Insta-noodles ala Cowboy Bebop (there's a good sequence with them at the start of the movie). Like those Insta-Lunch things except you pull a tab, wait a bit, and pull the lib.
Asu tends to snack on Natto (much to the nasal agony of the rest of the crew) and Wasabi Peas (great for fire-breathing practice) but those are RL snacks. (she's 1/4 Japanese)
Oh and Vargr or Hiver, etc. run "Chinese" restaurants. I figure if even Ireland can have one practically everywhere, so can the 3I.
:D
Of course Guinness still exists though of course it doesn't taste as good as Guinness back in Ireland. ;)
Casey
Asu tends to snack on Natto (much to the nasal agony of the rest of the crew) and Wasabi Peas (great for fire-breathing practice) but those are RL snacks. (she's 1/4 Japanese)
Oh and Vargr or Hiver, etc. run "Chinese" restaurants. I figure if even Ireland can have one practically everywhere, so can the 3I.
:D
Of course Guinness still exists though of course it doesn't taste as good as Guinness back in Ireland. ;)
Casey
kaladorn
August 29th, 2003, 08:53 PM
I'm sure that Terrans have imported JOLT to the outer reaches of the Imperium - all the sugar and twice the caffeine of your regular cola! (Also useful for cleaning windshields, grav lifter parts, and small arms components....)
Bruce
August 30th, 2003, 01:27 AM
Wantacola?!
Havacola!
Havacola?
HAvanother!!
'nuff said!
Bruce
The inventer of Havacola[TM]
Havacola!
Havacola?
HAvanother!!
'nuff said!
Bruce
The inventer of Havacola[TM]
siefertma2
August 30th, 2003, 02:20 AM
Originally posted by Bruce:
Wantacola?!
Havacola!
Havacola?
HAvanother!!
'nuff said!
Bruce
The inventer of Havacola[TM] In our last session, Sgt. Stiles had a rum and Havacola with his dinner (Rum and Blue Sun just isn't the same) at the Vargr "Chinese" resturant. The broiled rats were OK, tasted like Vilani Plains Fowl. They just needed some sort of sweet sauce to go with them.
Later,
Mark A. Siefert
Wantacola?!
Havacola!
Havacola?
HAvanother!!
'nuff said!
Bruce
The inventer of Havacola[TM] In our last session, Sgt. Stiles had a rum and Havacola with his dinner (Rum and Blue Sun just isn't the same) at the Vargr "Chinese" resturant. The broiled rats were OK, tasted like Vilani Plains Fowl. They just needed some sort of sweet sauce to go with them.
Later,
Mark A. Siefert
Bruce
August 30th, 2003, 02:27 AM
Hahaha...Really? Havacola as a chaser/mixer eh? Well you know, Havacola will pick you and calm you down and is palatable to almost every Sophont int he known Universe...
Makes sense that it would go with rum...
[smacks lips] aahhhh....so good...
Bruce
The Man Behind the Curtain
Makes sense that it would go with rum...
[smacks lips] aahhhh....so good...
Bruce
The Man Behind the Curtain
Andrew Boulton
August 30th, 2003, 08:52 AM
Invariably some PC would turn the motor on the plate to '10' Mine goes up to 11...
clementk
August 30th, 2003, 10:35 AM
Originally posted by Mark A. Siefert:
The broiled rats were OK, tasted like Vilani Plains Fowl. They just needed some sort of sweet sauce to go with them. Yeah, Hiver Joe's Hot Sauce! Goes good with *everything*! [Hiver hand wiggle] Yummers!
Casey
The broiled rats were OK, tasted like Vilani Plains Fowl. They just needed some sort of sweet sauce to go with them. Yeah, Hiver Joe's Hot Sauce! Goes good with *everything*! [Hiver hand wiggle] Yummers!
Casey
Pagan priest
September 8th, 2003, 02:21 AM
Originally posted by Jame:
(aside from specially prepared K'Kree) Isn't sopantophageous activity usually a crime?
Aside from that, I think it is safe to say that every bar, on every world, for every species will have some sort of salty snack in little dishs. And they will likely sell some sort of high protean snack (egg, sausage) that is pickled and spicy.
(aside from specially prepared K'Kree) Isn't sopantophageous activity usually a crime?
Aside from that, I think it is safe to say that every bar, on every world, for every species will have some sort of salty snack in little dishs. And they will likely sell some sort of high protean snack (egg, sausage) that is pickled and spicy.
Jame
September 8th, 2003, 06:06 PM
I suppose that in K'Kree space, vegetables might be a common snack. Though K'kree meat could always be classified an "exotic horse dish!"
jappel
September 10th, 2003, 11:59 PM
Genuine "Smoky Enerei's" Tree Oxen Jerky!
Try all 3 varieties: Original "Old Terran Teryaki", Vargr "Extra Chewy", and Spicy Wispwood Smoked!
Available at starport minimarts throughout the Domain of Deneb and discriminating vendors beyond.
John
Try all 3 varieties: Original "Old Terran Teryaki", Vargr "Extra Chewy", and Spicy Wispwood Smoked!
Available at starport minimarts throughout the Domain of Deneb and discriminating vendors beyond.
John
clementk
November 21st, 2003, 11:23 AM
From a recent game session:
Kaakaaraa Kola (like Vilani beer except it's soda; has a "kick" to it)
Aamarishiraa soup (Tomato with Vilani herbs); to non-Vilani it seems hot; like having Paprika or similar but with more colors in the herbs
I also made up hexagonal crackers (no I didn't give them a name...yet) and a similar hexagonal spice grinder. Since that was off the cuff I'm wondering if there is a predominant Vilani shape. Really I was just going for something a little different.
the names are derived from the excellent Your Name in Vilani (http://tribble.dreamhost.com/vilani.html) page.
First one I used coca cola, second tomato soup. Hey if Vulcan's use Campbell's from a can I figure Vilani can as well. tongue.gif ;) graemlins/file_23.gif
Casey
Kaakaaraa Kola (like Vilani beer except it's soda; has a "kick" to it)
Aamarishiraa soup (Tomato with Vilani herbs); to non-Vilani it seems hot; like having Paprika or similar but with more colors in the herbs
I also made up hexagonal crackers (no I didn't give them a name...yet) and a similar hexagonal spice grinder. Since that was off the cuff I'm wondering if there is a predominant Vilani shape. Really I was just going for something a little different.
the names are derived from the excellent Your Name in Vilani (http://tribble.dreamhost.com/vilani.html) page.
First one I used coca cola, second tomato soup. Hey if Vulcan's use Campbell's from a can I figure Vilani can as well. tongue.gif ;) graemlins/file_23.gif
Casey
wa11eye
November 21st, 2003, 03:24 PM
every world needs a can of spam
Elliot
November 22nd, 2003, 07:20 AM
I've heard from long haul Traders that Terran tinned dog food is snapped up like foie gras and truffles in Vargr space. They especially like the 'rabbit meaty chunks in succulent jelly' variety.
Jame
December 28th, 2003, 05:29 PM
Vilani Chili and Cheese. One of the most powerful forces in the known universe.
Vanguard
December 31st, 2003, 02:44 AM
We somehow moved off topic to drinks, but everyone has neglected to mention Scout Brew
Scout Brew Description (http://foreven.com/libdat/libdat/s/ScoutBrew.htm)
I was always under the impression that there was some kerosene involved, but the above link doesn't mention it.
As for food, once my players resupplied from a remote alien base (droyne I think). The only real conception these particular aliens had of human civilization was from old terran TV. The player ship ended up with quite a bit of Lucky Charms (preserved with TL15 tech, of course). The enginner kept stealing the yellow stars and hiding them in his quarters.
Groat jerky was another popular one in our group, since we tended to stick to the spinward marches.
Scout Brew Description (http://foreven.com/libdat/libdat/s/ScoutBrew.htm)
I was always under the impression that there was some kerosene involved, but the above link doesn't mention it.
As for food, once my players resupplied from a remote alien base (droyne I think). The only real conception these particular aliens had of human civilization was from old terran TV. The player ship ended up with quite a bit of Lucky Charms (preserved with TL15 tech, of course). The enginner kept stealing the yellow stars and hiding them in his quarters.
Groat jerky was another popular one in our group, since we tended to stick to the spinward marches.
clementk
December 31st, 2003, 03:23 PM
Originally posted by Vanguard:
We somehow moved off topic to drinks, but everyone has neglected to mention Scout Brew
Groat jerky was another popular one in our group, since we tended to stick to the spinward marches. ? Drinks are listed on the first page of this thread and are considered part of a meal by some or at the least a fine complement to such. ;)
Scout Brew...yum! Have to use groat jerky.
I'm guessing pop tarts are still around in the Far Future. tongue.gif
Casey
We somehow moved off topic to drinks, but everyone has neglected to mention Scout Brew
Groat jerky was another popular one in our group, since we tended to stick to the spinward marches. ? Drinks are listed on the first page of this thread and are considered part of a meal by some or at the least a fine complement to such. ;)
Scout Brew...yum! Have to use groat jerky.
I'm guessing pop tarts are still around in the Far Future. tongue.gif
Casey
Jame
December 31st, 2003, 03:30 PM
I think I could start brewin' that Scout Brew... Mainly 'cause people on it seem to be insane!
Also, Pop Tarts (the food, not the young Spears-esqe types) will be a popular survival ration in many Scout kits. graemlins/file_22.gif
Also, Pop Tarts (the food, not the young Spears-esqe types) will be a popular survival ration in many Scout kits. graemlins/file_22.gif
eiladayn
December 31st, 2003, 06:07 PM
Don't forget Extee-Three for all the fuzzies (gashta of Zarathrustra,for those who insist upon their proper name) out there, they need their titanium fix or we'll run out of fuzzies, and perhaps land prawns on the barbee as well.
Pappy
Pappy
Pagan priest
January 1st, 2004, 06:28 PM
Peruvian beaver cheese?
Jame
January 9th, 2004, 01:11 PM
Hmmm. Tobibak candy-fish. Made from real fish! Goes well in a submarine sandwich, eaten underwater. graemlins/file_21.gif
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