Editing Perenian (section)

== '''CUISINE''' ==
Beer, sausage, and bread are the three staple foods of Perenia, but their diet expands far beyond just those. Chicken, fowl, cabbage, mushrooms, fungi, cheeses, tomato soups, and a wide array of other foods are enjoyed by the populace. Unlike their fellow Zusko, Perenians liberally apply spices and herbs to their foods, giving them an enjoyable taste that celebrates the making of food itself, not just the nourishment that it provides. Few Perenians go hungry because of the fertile lands, bountiful game, and undisturbed livestock. Most families have access to chickens for eggs or cows for milk, giving some diversity to their food as well as a small bit of supplemental income.

Drinking is also a prominent part of Perenian life. The tavern is the center of social life, where nearly all ages and both sexes come after a long day of work. Beer is the favorite of the Perenians, and village competitions are often hosted for the best beer, but wine is also enjoyed, especially by those able to afford it. Despite the potato’s lack of popularity, some regions utilize it to make vodka, which is growing in prominence among the Perenians. Children usually begin drinking watered-down beer from the age of ten, with more alcoholic variants being given over time.

Because of the high content of red meat and alcohol in the Perenian diet, gout and heart disease are common. The life expectancy is not far beyond fifty for the average man, while women typically live slightly longer.