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The Sims 3

Part 64

Discover how to cook amazing dishes like Baked Angel Food Cake and Lobster Thermidor, and learn the ins and outs of fishing in The Sims 3, from bait to stocking your own pond!

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Discover how to cook amazing dishes like Baked Angel Food Cake and Lobster Thermidor, and learn the ins and outs of fishing in The Sims 3, from bait to stocking your own pond!

Hey there! So, you're diving into the culinary and aquatic adventures of The Sims 3? Awesome! This section is all about mastering two super rewarding skills: Cooking and Fishing. We'll cover everything from whipping up gourmet meals to becoming a master angler. Let's get started!

First up, let's talk about some seriously impressive dishes you can cook up. You'll need a high Cooking Skill, level 10 to be exact, for these bad boys.

Baked Angel Food Cake

This is a real game-changer, but you can't just buy it because it needs Flame Fruit. Once your Sim eats it, they'll get the 'Warm Fuzzies' moodlet for a whopping 5 hours. Definitely keep one of these in the fridge for a rainy day!

  • Cooking Skill: 10
  • Serving Size: Dessert
  • Base Quality: Great
  • Ingredients: Two Eggs, Flame Fruit
  • Cost Alternative: Cannot be Bought
  • When to Cook: Dessert
  • Cooking Method: Oven
  • Source of Recipe: Recipe Book

Lobster Thermidor

This is hands-down the best dinner recipe you can make. It's just as fancy as the Lobster Thermidor you might remember from The Sims 2. It'll cost you §66 if you were to buy it, but cooking it yourself is way more satisfying.

  • Cooking Skill: 10
  • Serving Size: Single or Group
  • Base Quality: Great
  • Ingredients: Bell Pepper, Garlic, Lobster
  • Cost Alternative: §66
  • When to Cook: Dinner
  • Cooking Method: Oven
  • Source of Recipe: Skill Progression

And that's a wrap on cooking! Now, let's cast our lines and see what we can catch.

Fishing: Your Guide to the Waters

Fishing is a pretty big deal in The Sims 3, and there are tons of fish to discover. You can even get help from the bookstore by reading books to improve your fishing skill and learn about bait.

Bait Basics

Bait is what you attach to your hook to attract more fish. Different baits attract different types of fish, so using the right one significantly increases your chances of catching what you're after.

Displaying Your Catches

Once you catch a fish, you can show it off! For a small fee of §70, you can mount your fish on the wall as a trophy. Alternatively, you can buy a fish bowl and keep your catch alive.

Freshwater vs. Saltwater

There are two main types of water to fish in: saltwater and freshwater. Saltwater fish are found in the ocean, while freshwater fish inhabit rivers and ponds. Easy enough!

Your Own Private Pond

Want your own fishing spot? You can create a private fishing reserve by stocking a pond. If you want to stock it with, say, Goldfish, just have 10 or more Goldfish in your inventory and use the 'Stock Pond' option. Once stocked, that fish will be catchable infinitely in that pond, any time of day. This is especially great for rare fish like Deathfish!

More Than Just Fish

Besides fish, you might reel in other treasures from old boxes, including rare seeds (like Flame Fruit and Life Fruit), Birthday Cakes, Mood Candles, Laptops, Bubble Baths, Guitars, Rubber Ducks, and even the Mysterious Mr. Gnome!

Fish Directory

Here's a breakdown of some common fish you'll encounter:

Anchovy

  • Fishing Level: 0
  • Habitat: Salt Water / Ocean
  • Rarity: Common
  • Preferred Bait: Tomato
  • Weight: 0.1kg to 0.5kg
  • Value: §5 to §11

Minnow

  • Fishing Level: 0
  • Habitat: Fresh Water / Ponds & Rivers
  • Rarity: Common
  • Preferred Bait: Apple
  • Weight: 0.1kg to 0.5kg
  • Value: §5 to §11

Alley Catfish

  • Fishing Level: 1
  • Habitat: Fresh & Salt Water / Ocean, Ponds & Rivers
  • Rarity: Uncommon
  • Preferred Bait: Cheese
  • Weight: 0.1kg to 5kg
  • Value: §6 to §20

Goldfish

  • Fishing Level: 1
  • Habitat: Fresh Water / Ponds & Rivers
  • Rarity: Common
  • Preferred Bait: Lettuce
  • Weight: 0.1kg to 2kg
  • Value: §6 to §16

Jellyfish

  • Fishing Level: 2
  • Habitat: Salt Water / Oceans
  • Rarity: Common
  • Preferred Bait: Grapes
  • Weight: 0.1kg to 10kg
  • Value: §8 to §19

Rainbow Trout

  • Fishing Level: 2
  • Habitat: Fresh Water / Ponds & Rivers
  • Rarity: Common
  • Preferred Bait: Egg
  • Weight: 1kg to 10kg
  • Value: §9 to §18

Red Herring

  • Fishing Level: 3
  • Habitat: Fresh & Salt Water / Ocean, Ponds & Rivers
  • Rarity: Common
  • Preferred Bait: Links
  • Weight: 1kg to 10kg
  • Value: §5 to §5

Tuna

  • Fishing Level: 3
  • Habitat: Salt Water / Ocean
  • Rarity: Common
  • Preferred Bait: Onion
  • Weight: 2kg to 40kg
  • Value: §11 to §25

Siamese Catfish

  • Fishing Level: 4
  • Habitat: Fresh & Salt Water / Ocean, Ponds & Rivers
  • Rarity: Common
  • Preferred Bait: Bell Pepper
  • Weight: 5kg to 40kg
  • Value: §13 to §32

Tragic Clownfish

  • Fishing Level: 4
  • Habitat: Salt Water / Ocean
  • Rarity: Uncommon
  • Preferred Bait: Watermelon
  • Weight: 5kg to 15kg
  • Value: §14 to §30

Blowfish

  • Fishing Level: 5
  • Habitat: Salt Water / Ocean
  • Rarity: Uncommon
  • Preferred Bait: Potato
  • Weight: 5kg to 40kg
  • Value: §13 to §47

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