The Family Table (a rant and full of questions).

[anjilak]

I've worked hard over the last couple of years and took a financial hit this year out at show, while promoting my character internationally.

I've actually overheard from "friends" who did not realize I was near by:

"can you believe her?  She is so full of herself."
In truth, I like teaching.  I love teaching.  Historical cooking is what I know and I

Comments

[madcap23]

My suggestion is that the people that complain about what you are offering and what you are doing should simply put on their big boy/girl pants and do one of the following:
1) pack their own lunch.
2) find something out at show that they can eat.
3) Do more parades and promotions so they do not run out of food books.
4) SHUT IT.

Honest to gods those that are complaining and saying that you must be rolling in the cash and that you are simply a commissary for the cast are likely those that will be given the lowest end of the spectrum in Carr's grand new plan.

The service you offer to the cast is excellent and while there were days that I looked with curiosity at what you were offering I always tried it and was happy.

[dmbaird]

I'll join in with the chorus of: "forget what the jerks say," but will add this for anyone who partakes of the Family Table: Call out these asshats - if you hear someone make a snarky comment, defend the woman and her crew who "bust tail" to feed you.

And Anj - I know exactly how you feel. Having done similar work at the Bakery, I heard my share of similar comments from those who didn't understand that this was something we did for the love of cooking and our fellow cast. Ultimately, I decided it wasn't worth the crap that came with it.

Not that I'm encouraging you to pack it in - only you can decide what your breaking point is. Do right for yourself and your family, and the rest of the world can deal.

[flora_baggins]

The ass-hattery and arrogance of people never ceases to astound me. I agree with all of the comments of "fuck those who speak ill of you" because, honestly, if they're saying that shit about you and the amazing thing you're doing for the cast, then they can go to hell.

Having not been out at Festival this year, I can't say that I don't know what real changes were seen this year from the last. However, I remember wandering over from time to time and finding something I didn't like was being served and I never once thought "oh great, she's making that again." I'm a big girl and realized that I could easily go elsewhere for something that tickled my fancy more. Still, when I did eat there, it never ceased to amaze me how wonderful the food was. I never took for granted the fact that I might come by and find the pots empty - you're limited by the support of Festival and those of us in the cast can offer you

[pugilistgirl]

Ditto again to what everyone else is saying. F-them and their spiteful, hateful comments. I LOVE what you make, and if for some reason I can't eat it, I might pout over my lack of heat-tolerance (but that's my problem not yours) because I can't eat your nummy nummy food; but I sure as heck don't blame YOU. In fact, what you and your team go through to provide as many options as possible is astounding.

I too am so very grateful for the food you provide. I try to contribute what I can, and do feel bad that I can't donate more (in the monetary vein). But in the end you MUST do what is right for you and yours. Because you are my friend and I do NOT want you to get hurt. Take care of yourself and we'll support you in that decision because we know you'll be doing what's best for you.

*hugs*

[kingofswords]

I didn't realize much of what was going on, I guess. I like your food. It's the best meal I get out there. If you are doing it again next year, I will tip more than I did this year.
Thank you for being wonderful.