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Pre-Niväk cuisine use exclusive types of meat, and forged wild plants. The types of meats they consumed being from hunted reindeer, Borean bears and fish. They harvest wild edible plants and fungi, such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaccinium_vitis-idaea lingonberry] or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxalis Oxalis]. Harvest of wild plants was symbiotic endeavor, as Nystapi bands would bury scraps and refusal from their hunts in areas that was believed to have frequent wild plants. Which both fertilized and loosen up dirt, which furthered assist growth of herbs. More-so, these areas of loosen up dirt and fertilization would be done in areas more safe from frequent snow falls such as against cliffs, hot springs, around trees and so forth. Fishing was primary done within rivers when the bands was along the southern warmer regions but when venturing far north as they typically did, they bands would send teams of three to ice-covered oceans to create series of fishing spots for the rest of the band. After which the team of three would create a larger hole than what is typical for a fishing spot. They then, placed large net over the whole as a method of storage despite the cold weather having perseverated the fish already. Reindeer and bear was generally smoked or made into a stew, with various body parts of the reindeer being used for different purposes. In all cases meals was typically cooked in a very functionalistic and bland taste, though occasionally it was intermixed with Oxalis for a tartly taste when it came to stew. Herbal plants and roots was made into tea, if it wasn't used with the strew. Strawberries that was harvest was reserved for making liquor for religious ceremonies. Being barred from being used as ingredient for stew. When it came to stew, the traditional process was to have a large pot made from stone over a fire and using boiled ice-water, then edible plants was placed into it first before the meat. After which a small cup of liquor made from the Strawberries is introduced into it. The brewmaster in the band, would fill bowls to distribute among the band. Children receiving their food first, elderly and leadership of the band receiving their food the last. The brewmaster would eat only once everyone else in the band received their bowl of stew, however they would be given the first cup of tea which is given by the eldest child of the band during the food distribution ceremony. Outside of the stew ceremony, when it came to Borean bear meat rather than making it into stew. First meal with bear meat, was treated as a special event and was one of the few times before Niväk where Nystapi people became more expressive than the typical reasons. Bear meat was covered in syrup made from tree sap, distilled herbs and Strawberry jam. Smoked with specially treated wood and burned herbs. The meat reportedly having a taste of sweet and sour taste to it, and the strawberry liquor would be served along with it. The main dish for traveling was jerky, mixed with herbal plants and soaked in a fungi juices.
Post-Niväk, the nomadic-based cuisine was drove to obscurity as Nystapi adapted to settlement and agriculture. While cuisines had stew as the main dish, the growth use of grains, fruits and assorted spices began to be included. Reindeer stew formerly being the only dish, but in modern times. Reindeer stew was served with flatbread, steamed vegetables and mash potatoes. Potatoes in general became a staple crop for Nystapi dishes post-Niväk and was almost used in every new dish. As well as onions in addition, which became a common practice to steam and soak in syrup before being added into stew. Soaking vegetables with syrup, with various roots that gave a tarty flavor is common. Opposed to Blåskovian tradition of making flour with wheat, Nystapi make flour with potatoes. Fish started to be smoked more often, still using traditional herbs and roots to add flavor to the meat. Borean bear meat became more of a holiday and religious ceremony, similar to pre-Niväk tradition of the first bear meat meal. The whole of the bear is still eaten, but now it is served by the youngest set of parents of the family rather than a leaders of the band and is spread out across several days. Reindeer cheese are common snacks, along with reindeer milk. Tea became far more commonplace with in Nystapi culture, developing a tea culture separate from mainstream Borean Akuan tea culture.
=== Marriage and Gender Traditions ===
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