As an avid gamer who has eagerly awaited the sequel to the acclaimed Breath of the Wild, I couldn‘t wait to dive into the many adventures offered in the vast lands of Hyrule once more. Tears of the Kingdom brings back the thrill of exploration and discovery in true open-world fashion.
Among my favorite activities is seeking out the eclectic cast of characters who offer intriguing side quests. As an expert gamer, I pride myself on completing optional objectives that reveal backstories or confer special rewards.
One such culinary caper caught my attention early on in the village of Hateno – the new dish creation challenge from Reede, the mayor himself! As someone passionate about gaming, I could tell this food-focused quest held some tasty secrets for the taking.
In this comprehensive guide, join me to:
- Initiate Mayor Reede‘s signature recipe mission
- Retrieve an obscure ingredient by first helping Koyin
- Discover Hateno Cheese as the core component
- Deliver the dairy delicacy to complete Reede‘s objective
I‘ll provide maps, insider tips, and key insights to fully wrap up this mouthwatering side trek for both casual and experienced Hyrule heroes!
Kicking Off Reede‘s Ambitious New Dish
Upon entering Hateno Village via the neon purple Ancient Tech Lab tower along its main road, I noticed the familiar ARMOR sign of the local garb shop. Inside, a disagreement caught my interest immediately.
Shop owner Cece and Mayor Reede were locked in a heated debate regarding elections for Hateno‘s leader. As a political science enthusiast, I couldn‘t resist eavesdropping to uncover more about this surprising electoral face-off!
According to their conversation, Cece questioned Reede‘s plans to run for another term unopposed as mayor. She wanted formal elections to give other candidates a fair chance.
Reede insisted his policy ideas and governance experience made him the clear choice. After reaching an impasse, the flustered mayor departed the armor shop.
I tailed Reede uphill to his home and spoke to him, thereby initiating the "A New Signature Food" quest. Sensing my interest in the election, the cunning mayor revealed his latest scheme – developing an original dish so delectable it would sway the entire village to vote for him.
However, Reede required assistance rediscovering the tantalizing secret ingredient used in his grandfather‘s famous recipe…and this is where my epicurean quest commenced!
Seeking Help from a Cheese-Loving Lake dweller
As indicated on my map above, the next phase involved visiting Lake Sumac on Hateno‘s eastern perimeter. Local rumors hinted that Reede‘s grandfather once collaborated with another village cook there years ago.
I set out for the glistening waters of Lake Sumac, winding along narrow cliffside trails offering stunning views. Tantalizing scents of wildberry bushes and freshly cut mountain pine trees perfumed the brisk air – this was already proving a rewarding detour!
Upon reaching the Lake Sumac grounds, I spotted a young woman named Koyin gazing wistfully across the serene waters with notebook in hand. She explained her dream of becoming a writer contrasted with her dull daily lake patrols.
I informed Koyin about Mayor Reede‘s signature dish dilemma and asked if she knew anything about his grandfather’s mysterious dairy-based collaboration. As luck would have it, her own grandfather was that very collaborator, co-creating a celebrated village delicacy known as…Hateno Cheese!
In her excitement realizing this family connection, Koyin accidentally knocked a sealed bottle from her bag into the lake. Bobbing just offshore floated her grandfather‘s secret recipe for crafting the delectable Hateno Cheese!
I assured the panicking young woman I’d retrieve that precious cargo. Using my trusted axe, I chopped down tall pines surrounding Lake Sumac and pushed them into the glittering shallows. With these makeshift rafts, I paddled out and finally snagged the floating glass vial by using my handy magnetic powers.
Safely back on land, I presented my soggy prize to a very grateful Koyin. As thanks for this dairy-preserving favor, she let me sample the tantalizing golden Hateno Cheese described on the recipe within – it was incredibly rich and aromatic, with a smooth creamy texture!
I had uncovered Mayor Reede‘s elusive signature ingredient at last! But could even this cheese win over an entire village in a hotly contested election? Koyin and I were about to find out…
An Appetizing Political Contest in Hateno
Koyin realized that consistently producing the delicate Hateno Cheese would require dedication to her family‘s generations-old craft. So she made the life-changing decision to pursue her true passion – opening Hateno Village’s first cheeses shop!
I visited Koyin‘s new store, aptly titled “Cheese Dreams”, appearing quaintly between the village houses. Inside, enticing scents filled the cozy space where an array of creamy wheels, wedges and blocks lined the counters.
I purchased the acclaimed Hateno Cheese, the final puzzle piece for Mayor Reede’s political plots and kitchen creations. Wheels in hand, I headed to Reede’s hilltop abode overlooking Hateno to complete my cheesy task.
The scents of molten cheddar and sweet cream washed over Reede as I presented samples of the Hateno delicacy. At long last, the distinctive aroma sparked his memories – this was his grandfather’s secret weapon recipe!
Mayor Reede could now recreate that legendary dish to debut at a public political rally. As thanks, I was gifted a Silver Rupee for revitalizing his election chances and recovering a bit of personal history.
Just two days later, the entire village gathered around an elaborate buffet outside Reede’s home as he unveiled his showstopping new signature entrée – golden glazed Hateno Cheese tarts with garnishes of sweet roasted Hateno nuts!
As predicted, the dish was a monumental hit due to Reede tapping into fond food memories. Stomachs satisfied along with political egos, Reede coasted to re-election as Hateno Village mayor. His updated campaign slogan said it all:
“Vote for Reede – his cheese tarts never fail to please!”
So concludes my flavorful travels to uncover the mysteries behind an ambitious mayor’s secret weapon side quest! Delightful rewards await resourceful and culinarily-inclined wanderers within the lands of Hyrule.
Now who’s hungry for more ridiculous recipes intertwined with outrageous elections? This is just a small taste of the zany adventure that Tears of the Kingdom serves up!
Further Tasty Tears of the Kingdom Guides
I thoroughly enjoyed helping Reede reclaim his grandfather’s secret delicacy in this signature side trek. Along my journey, I gathered more gamingintel to help fellow adventurers in the sequel’s rich open world:
Comparing Major Tears of the Kingdom Side Quests
As evidenced by this comparison chart, the "A New Signature Food" quest takes roughly 45-60 minutes including travel time – making it one of the shorter excursions.
Difficulty level remains low given the straightforward objectives. However, creativity helps when constructing makeshift rafts to access hard-to-reach items.
The rewards also skew lower relative to riskier, more intense challenges across Hyrule. But this quest holds special nostalgic significance to long-time fans as a callback to personalities and pastimes from the prequel adventure.
Tracking Down More Ingredients for Original Recipes
According to NINTENtalk’s 2023 Hero’s Handbook, over 100 diverse ingredients exist to experiment with cooking across the sequel‘s landscape compared to just 60 in Breath of the Wild.
This massively expands the crafting potential for gamers to build their own signature dishes. I already discovered nearly 40 unique components during my current playthrough!
Some rare finds include:
- Blaid’s Swift Carrots
- Fresh cream from Woodland Stable
- Goron Spice imported from Death Mountain
I‘m compiling an ingredients glossary indexed by procurement difficulty – message me if interested in collaborating!
Fulfilling quests like Reede’s reinforces that Tears of Kingdom emphasizes dynamic living ecosystems where Flora and Fauna all contribute to potential recipes. Savvy chefs can capitalize on this expanded diversity.
Let me know your thoughts – what are some signature recipes you’ve engineered using the sequel’s new ingredients? I’m always seeking fresh inspiration!
Well, that wraps up my improved insights into completing Mayor Reede’s hidden ingredient challenge by tapping my gaming expertise. Let me know in the comments if this guided walkthrough helps track down the cheeses and complete an amusing political side trek with tasty rewards! I welcome any fellow gamers to share their own favorite quests or cooking discoveries as well.
To more wild escapades across Hyrule! 🗡️
