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Sergeantry- A change in path
Most of the people seeing this are probably aware that I'm a Courtier, and all that entails in the SCA. The short, short version is that I tested for a whole bunch of things as a part of a bigger group of people who have gone through the same core testing, with potentially slightly different martial focus, collectively called the Sergeantry and ( Read more... ) -
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I seem to be having trouble uploading the rest of the process pictures tonight and I'm to tired to fight LJ, so I'll try again later this weekend.
XXXV. Herbetella, etc.
Se tu voy fare herbetella cocta in padella, toy menta e salvia, e petrosemolo e maiorana e ogni bona erba che tu poy havere, pesta ogni cossa insema in un mortaro, e lardo ( Read more... ) -
Data and supplies for tomorrow's culinary night
I still need to pick up apples, herbs (mint, sage, parsley, marjoram, spinach, swiss chard, and "every good herb"), and decide whether to purchase lasagne noodles or if we have time to make them fresh. I really need to get a hand crank pasta roller. I know the mancreature doesn't think I need any more kitchen gadgets, but clearly I don't have ( Read more... ) -
December BAO Culinary night
Greetings,
I've been asked to put out a can for contributions towards supplies for culinary guild, but I don't want anyone to feel like they can't participate if they are unable to pitch in, please come regardless. I have several recipes that look interesting and I'm always open to suggestions and request if anyone wants to do something ( Read more... ) -
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Having a child has really forced me to switch gears and change my focus and priorities. That wasn't unexpected or nessisarily unwelcome, it is just the reality of finally having the child I've always wanted. It's actually been hard for me to get used to the new pace of my life.
Part of the change is having to scale back my involvement and commitment ( Read more... ) -
XXV Fongi/ Mushrooms, LVIII. bread of walnuts marvelous and good, CV. Tart of garlic, etc.
I've started up culinary nights again in my end of the world, and this last Wednesday we had a sizable turnout. We wound up doing all three dishes, XXV. Fongi/ Mushrooms, LVIII Pane de noxe maravigliosso e bone. / bread of walnuts marvelous and good, and CV
XXV. Fongi.
Se tu voy fare fongi, toli li fongi sechi e metelli a molle in aqua calda e ( Read more... ) -
More thoughts on family ties, childcare and children's clothing in Renaissance Italy
My research into medical care & prenatal dietary recommendations in the renaissance has led me into some interesting side paths. In contrast to the often made asertation that pre-modern parents didn't care about their children, weren't bonded to them, or distanced themselves emotionally because of the staggeringly high death rates, I've found lots ( Read more... ) -
Class for Documentation for Arts & Sciences Competitions w/ Gwen the Potter
Mistress Gwen the Potter who is our current Kingdom Arts & Sciences Champion has graciously agreed to teach a how to class on Documentation for Arts & Sciences Competitions. Please let me know if you are planning to attend as Mistress Gwen would like to know how many copies to make of the handouts she's put together for this. It sounds like there ( Read more... ) -
Culinary Night next Wednesday October 5th
Greetings,
With event season ending and my son about to turn a year old I think it's time to get back to having monthly culinary nights on the first Wednesdays. This will be starting next Wednesday October 5, we'll start gathering at 6 and be cooking by 6:30-7:00 and hopefully wrap up by 9. We should get a chance to eat what we cook, but it ( Read more... ) -
Headache & thoughts
I've had a killer headache all day, and it's getting worse. There are things brewing at work that may ultimately be beneficial for my career, but I'm not sure sit well with me, so I'm pondering that as well as being more thoughtful than usual in general lately. Having a parent pass away certainly brings into focus one's own mortality and life ( Read more... )