Cooking Introduction

From Beer-Basted Boar Ribs to Giant Clam Scorcho, there is no recipe too obscure or odd to avoid notice from the Chefs of Azeroth. Food is used in the game to heal players out of combat, so they can get back to fighting as quickly as possible. As you''re traveling around the world, you''ll notice that you often receive pieces of meat, which, instead of being sold to merchants, could be used to create food. If you''re a player that relies on food, such as a non-healing player or a player that solos, food should become very important to you. You can buy food from merchants, but the food gained through cooking is nearly free and it is actually much more effective. Cooking is also a great "flavor" secondary skill because you can entertain players with the funny and interesting dishes you can create. Hand someone some Gooey Spider Cake, Giant Clam Scorcho, or a Curiously Tasty Omelet and you''ll see what we mean.

Fishing usually works well with cooking, as you can find a great deal of recipes which will guide you to cook the fishes you catch. And these fishes will be very efficient in healing.

You may also need the firestone and tinder to make a campfire anytime you want. Then you can make delicious food at any place after the smoke curls upward. Without campfire, you may have to find a village or a hearth by walking a long distance with your food. Some players may like this way, while some like cooking anytime at anyplace.