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Ultimate Guide to Completing "It's All In The Taste" Quest in Skyrim

Introduction

In "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim," the quest "It's All In The Taste" offers players a unique culinary adventure, as players must gather ingredients and prepare a special meal. The quest involves intrigue and a bit of deception, making it an interesting side quest to undertake while exploring the vast world of Skyrim. This guide provides a detailed, step-by-step walkthrough to help you navigate this quest with ease.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

  • Starting the Quest

    • Navigate to the town of Riften.
      • Enter the Bee and Barb Inn, where you will meet Maven Black-Briar.
      • Speak with Maven to trigger the quest. She will mention that she needs you to gather a special meal for an important meeting with an influential guest.

  • Gathering Ingredients

    • Horker Meat

      • Leave Riften and head to Hjaalmarch or the shores near the Windhelm.
        • Look for Horkers on the beaches or in the water.
        • Use your weapon or bow to kill a few Horkers and collect Horker Meat.

    • Sabre Cat Pelts

      • Travel to Saber Tooth Mountains or Eastmarch.
        • Hunt down Saber Cats; they typically roam in snowy regions.
        • Once defeated, collect the Saber Cat Pelts and any meat.

    • Sweetrolls

      • Return to Riften and visit the Baker at the Riften Market.
        • Purchase Sweetrolls from the vendor or steal them if you prefer a stealthy approach.

    • Fire Salts

      • Head to Snow-Shod Farm or Whiterun and find Fire Salts from an alchemist.
        • If needed, you can also craft them using 2x Firewood and 1x Mudcrab Chitin.

  • Cooking the Meal

    • Return to Bee and Barb Inn and find Jorleif, Maven’s assistant.

      • Talk to him about the ingredients. He will guide you to cooking the meal.

    • Use the cooking pot located in the inn’s kitchen area.

      • Prepare the meal using the gathered ingredients, ensuring you combine the Horker Meat, Saber Cat Pelts, Sweetrolls, and Fire Salts to cook the special dish.

  • Serving the Meal

    • Once the meal is ready, speak once again to Maven Black-Briar.
      • She will instruct you on how to serve the meal to her guest.

  • Completing the Quest

    • After serving the meal, you will witness the outcome of the gathering.
      • Depending on your decisions earlier in the quest, you might face unexpected twists.
    • Enjoy the cutscene that concludes the quest. You will be rewarded for your efforts with gold and experience.

Conclusion

Completing "It's All In The Taste" showcases not only your resourcefulness but also your ability to navigate Skyrim's complex social dealings. With this step-by-step guide, you should find yourself successfully gathering the necessary ingredients and delivering a memorable meal to Maven's guest. Dive into the culinary side of Skyrim and enjoy the adventure!