Medieval Sweets documentation In January 2011, the Barony of Lochmere hosted their Midwinter Revel. As part of the Medieval Sweets competition, I began researching new recipes to sample in order produce a “sweet” that would be favorable to a modern pallet. As a result, I was able to not only find a recipe that was … Continue reading Medieval Sweets Creating period sweets from period recipes Circa 1450-‐1610
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Midwinters Revel 2013 Feast Documentation
Midwinters Feast documentation 2013 In the spirit of the Commedie Del Arte, Lady Lisette la Roux and Syr Christian Darmody presented the populace a documented feast based on and inspired by Italian and French recipes of the 15th / 16th century during the Barony of Lochmere’s Midwinters Revel held January 19, 2013. Researched by Lady Lisette … Continue reading Midwinters Revel 2013 Feast Documentation
Feast of Saint Brigit of Kildare or Imbolc
Midwinters Revel 2015 Documentation This documentation was presented on January 31, 2014 to accompany the feast I created for the Midwinters Revel in the Barony of Lochmere. The feast theme focused on the catholic holiday in honor of Saint Brigit of Kildare or Imbolc, as it is referred in the Celtic tradition. This feast is held to welcome in the beginning of Spring. Great care was … Continue reading Feast of Saint Brigit of Kildare or Imbolc
Getting to Know Your Spices
Getting to know your spices Class documentation from University session 91. This class was written as an opportunity to get to know spices generally found in the kitchens and recipes of Northern Europe pre-17th century. This was an opportunity to touch, smell, and even taste spices in their natural state (pre ground) and understand the … Continue reading Getting to Know Your Spices