Sweethen's Bakeshop

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Sweethen's Bakeshop is a shop in Ta'Vaalor that sells food and specializes in baked goods and alcoholic beverages. It is located on Emaereld Var, just west of the General Exchange, in a plain white building with a bright red door.

The proprietor is Sweethen.
[Sweethen's Bakeshop] Room: 14103300, RNUM: 12349
The warm, sweet aroma of baking bread and delicate pastries wafts through the quaint bakeshop, inviting browsers to partake in the enticing goods sold here. Silvery moonlight filters through a pair of wood-framed windows and an open side door, while a pair of decorative brass sconces hold glowing candles that help to illuminate a counter crafted from highly polished birch. An open archway behind the counter leads to a partially obscured backroom, from which a mixture of sugary smells emanates. You also the baker Sweethen and a sign.
Obvious exits: out

Inventory

  Menu
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  1. a tiny marzipan-glazed cake         11. a marzipan ear of corn
  2. an apricot cream cake               12. a salt-flaked butter cookie
  3. a grape frangipane tart             13. a crisp amaranth biscuit
  4. a sugar-dusted honeyberry tart      14. a braid of soft golden bread
  5. a swirled mint meringue puff        15. a slice of rosemary garlic bread
  6. a glazed blackberry scone           16. a fennel and mushroom drop scone
  7. a drizzled hawthorn berry brownie   17. an olive and cheese-stuffed puff
  8. a honey lavender custard            18. a thrice-scored roasted corn turnover
  9. a spiced apple cupcake              19. a small mushroom-topped pastry
  10. a syrupy shredded pastry           20. a crisp shredded potato ball

Backroom Inventory

  Backroom Menu
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  21. a glass of apple-infused bourbon   26. a mug of whiskey-spiked coffee
  22. a glass of mulled dewberry mead    27. a glass of vodka and wine
  23. a teacup of tea-infused gin        28. a snifter of mixed berry brandy
  24. a shot of spiced hard cider        29. a glass jar of bourbon punch
  25. a teacup of whiskey and tea        30. a jar of black currant moonshine
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# Item Type Info Details Price
1 a tiny marzipan-glazed cake adorned in candied flora The faintly sweet almond glaze yields to the soft citrus-infused cake within, the layers brushed with vanilla syrup.
Crystalized petals of pansies and violets add floral notes to the semisweet cake, melding into the light lemon flavors.
150
2 an apricot cream cake layered with wine-soaked ladyfingers Whipped to be airy and light, the apricot cream is tangy but graced with a delicate touch of sweetness that pairs well with the blackberry wine drenching the layers of ladyfingers.
The blackberry wine brings about hints of oak followed by a crisp bite of tart fruit, finishing with the underlying mild sweetness of the ladyfingers. Apricot cream shares a mellow floral note.
250
3 a grape frangipane tart topped with chopped hazelnuts Sunken into the rich custard, plump purple grapes add juicy pops of refreshing fruitiness to the otherwise sweet and nutty treat.
The almond custard base serves as a creamy contrast to the toasted hazelnuts sprinkled over the grape-studded tart.
200
4 a sugar-dusted honeyberry tart dotted in vanilla cream The honeyberries taste like a combination of blueberries and raspberries, the semi-sour fruit tempered by the rich vanilla cream.
A light dusting of cinnamon sugar heightens the flavors of the fresh fruit and adds additional texture to the stewed compote.
200
5 a swirled mint meringue puff dipped in dark chocolate The whisper-thin, dark chocolate shell swiftly melts away to make way for the delicate mint filling.
Dissolving almost instantly on your tongue, the airy mint meringue leaves a tingly, cooling sensation in its wake.
100
6 a lavender-glazed blackberry scone A glaze of lavender-infused sugar melts across the berry-laden biscuit, the layers mixed with fresh lemon.
Chopped bits of white chocolate are mixed into the citrus-steeped blackberries, tempering the tartness of the fruit.
175
7 a ganache-drizzled hawthorn berry brownie White and dark chocolate ganache zigzag over the top of the fudgy treat, the delicately sweet and delectably rich tastes vying for prominence.
Speckled throughout the dense brownie, tender hawthorn berries burst with shocks of tartness tamed by the luscious chocolate.
175
8 a honey lavender custard covered in caramelized sugar Rich heavy cream combines with the floral flavors of lavender, the dessert sweetened by local honey and crisp caramelized sugar.
The velvety custard reveals bits of vanilla bean mixed into the lavender cream.
200
9 a spiced apple cupcake with a whorl of caramel frosting Tender morsels of baked apple add to the moistness of the cinnamon and nutmeg-infused cupcake.
The piquancy of salt elevates the rich caramel flavors in the creamy frosting, balanced by the warming spices present in the apple-studded treat.
200
10 a syrup-drenched shredded pastry stuffed with melted cheese Crumbled pistachios, roasted to enhance the nuttiness, brings a crunch to the treat. The tang of the soft gak cheese complements the syrupy sweetness drenching the golden brown pastry.
Melted gak cheese holds together the shredded layers of crisp pastry, smothered in a rose and pear blossom syrup full of floral and sweet notes.
200
11 a marzipan-crafted ear of bright yellow corn The sweet almond confection reveals the faintest hint of golden pear mixed into the paste.
Fine sugar, blanched almonds, and green pear create a simple confection.
150
12 a salt-flaked butter cookie shaped like a wyvern The crumbly cookie reveals a heavy butter and sugar base, the sweetness balanced by the smoked salt sprinkled across the surface.
A nuttiness of salted browned butter pervades, the simple flavor sweetened by finely milled sugar.
100
13 a crisp amaranth biscuit stamped with a wyvern The nutty overtones of the amaranth find harmony with a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom.
Only mildly sweet, the amaranth has a distinct earthiness that rises just above the complex flavors of the warming spices.
100
14 a braid of soft golden bread coated in cinnamon sugar Crystalized cinnamon sugar adds a crunch to the smooth, glossy crust, the spicy-sweet flavor pairing well with the mild taste of the bread.
The firm, burnished outer crust gives way to a soft interior lent a sweet warmth by the cinnamon sugar coating.
125
15 a slice of rosemary garlic bread encrusted with gouda Shredded aged gouda, baked to a crispy golden brown, clings to the crusty, herb-dusted bread, imparting a richness that bounces between buttery and nutty.
Fragrant and woodsy, the rosemary is complemented by the sweetness of the tender, roasted garlic cloves nestled in the hearty wheat bread.
150
16 a smoked fennel and mushroom drop scone Chopped mushrooms and leeks are combined with fresh fennel, the flavors rounded out by the addition of white wine.
The peppery wheat scone has been infused with woodsmoke, adding another layer of flavor.
150
17 an olive and cheese-stuffed puff Brine-soaked green olives are minced with a tangy gak cheese, the baked flavors melding with a coat of garlic butter.
A subtle bite of spiced peppers permeates the mixture, hidden beneath the buttery layers.
150
18 a thrice-scored roasted corn turnover Soft and creamy cheese melts around the charred corn, the sweetness contrasted by the heat of red pepper flakes.
The puff pastry flakes away to reveal a cheese-wrapped filling of roasted corn and earthy mushrooms.
150
19 a small mushroom-topped pastry sprinkled with rosemary Flaky layers of butter-spread pastry combine with the sauteed mushrooms and onions, adding a depth of flavor.
The flavors of balsamic vinegar and salty cheese are brought to the forefront with the addition of chopped rosemary.
150
20 a crisp shredded potato ball sprinkled with green onions Shreds of potato, carrots, and turnips are mixed with cubes of melted cheese, adding a variety of textures.
The crisp outer shell of the potato ball combines with the mild green onions, the flavors heightened by white pepper and smoked paprika.
150
21 a cut-crystal glass of smoked apple-infused bourbon Fire-roasted apples have been muddled into a freshly pressed cider, the flavors melding into the rich golden bourbon.
A twist of orange and lemon dots the velvety bourbon, the tartness tempered by an infused syrup of cinnamon.
500
22 an etched glass of mulled dewberry mead A murmur of sweetness serves as an undertone to the herbal notes of alfalfa honey, which mixes with the warmth and peppery bite brought by cloves and allspice.
Orange zest heightens the intensity of the tart dewberry infusion, quickly tempered by a honeyed flavor washed with savory spices and floral-toned herbs.
300
23 a teacup of tea-infused gin garnished in dried rose petals The citrus-heavy black tea tempers the bite of the gin, the strong flavors balanced by the addition of a sweet syrup into the mix.
Fragrant juniper and tart orange intermingle with the full-bodied tea, the honey-infused syrup melting into a splash of lemon juice.
400
24 a shot of spiced hard cider with a cinnamon sugar rim Evocative of apple pie, the crisp bite of the golden apple cider meets with cinnamon whiskey, the heat quickly tempered by a dollop of whipped cream.
The cinnamon sugar rim leads the drink with a warm sweetness before sweeping into a fruity cider with a spicy undercurrent.
250
25 a clay teacup of whiskey and tea sprinkled with cornflowers The woodsy flavors of the red tea combine with barrel-aged whiskey, the richness of the drink enhanced by floral honey.
Spicy, clove-like cornflowers and grated cinnamon complement each sip, ending with the faint trace of lemon.
400
26 a stoneware mug of whiskey-spiked coffee Striking a harmonious accord between sweet and acidic flavors, the potent brew has a punch of malted whiskey that whispers of woodsmoke and bitter dark chocolate.
Aged whiskey embraces the rich, dark-roasted brew in a flavorsome blend of toasty barley and nuts, finishing on the palate with a nip of bitterness.
400
27 a rounded glass of fennel-steeped vodka and wine Sparkling white wine, sweetened with ginger syrup, intermingles with fennel-steeped vodka, the effervescence enhancing each note.
A splash of fresh lime juice permeates the anise-like drink, the flavors changing with each sip.
350
28 a gilt-rimmed snifter of mixed berry brandy Muddled huckleberries, raspberries, and whortleberries are reduced to a sugary syrup, lending sweetness to the stiff, barrel-aged brandy.
A splash of lemon juice and orange liqueur add aromatics to the strong spirit. An unexpected addition of blackberry jam rounds out the flavor across the palate.
500
29 a tall glass jar of pear-muddled bourbon punch Sliced green pears have been muddled with a spiced liqueur of their juices, the sweetness cut short by the buttery taste of bourbon.
Effervescent water mixes with the duo of pear liqueur and bourbon, the bubbles rounding out with the flavors of maple syrup.
350
30 a jute-tied jar of black currant moonshine A complex bouquet of wildflower honey lends floral notes to the tart presence of fruit in the potent alcohol, splashed with zesty citrus and a deeply underlying earthiness.
Whispers of white oak and sweet corn rise from the smooth burn of the moonshine before being swept away by an infusion of black currants and smoked sage.
500

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