[MR] FW: Modern Humours Yahoo Group

[Shane B]

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Alastair


At 05:03 AM 12/18/2010, Terri Morgan wrote:
>On Behalf Of Kingstaste
>Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 9:39 AM
>To: 'Cooks within the SCA'
>Subject: [Sca-cooks] FW: Modern Humours Yahoo Group
>
>Greetings all,
>
>             At the Gluten-Free Roundtable discussion at Pennsic this past
>summer there were several requests to have an e-list for those trying to
>deal with being in the SCA while trying to avoid foods that were actively
>bad for you.  After some discussion, we thought that it should be expanded
>to include all sorts of food issues, and all manner of historical reenactors
>as well.  With the well-timed publication of the newest Creative
>Anachronist, it all fell together.
>
>             I am pleased to announce the formation of the Modern Humours
>Yahoo Group.  It is open to all persons interested in historical reenactment
>while dealing with food sensitivities.  Take a moment to read the mission
>statement below.  This is not meant to be a medical discussion forum, no one
>really wants to hear about the time you broke out in oozing boils at the
>feast table!  We will be collecting a list of helpful support groups in our
>Files section to direct people with medical questions.
>
>We hope this group will be able to help provide suggestions of period
>recipes that fit certain dietary needs without substitutions; create a type
>of form letter to use as a template to send to a feast cook when you will be
>attending an event and wish to inform them of your needs; a list of
>resources for feast cooks that wish to accommodate guests with particular
>concerns, and more.
>
>             To subscribe to Modern Humours, send an email to:
>modernhumours-subscribe at yahoogroups.com
>
>             Or send an email to me directly and I will send you an
>invitation.
>
>             By all means please spread the word, we look forward to many
>helpful discussions!
>
>             Mistress Christianna MacGrain, OP, OL; gluten and dairy-free
>
>             kingstaste at comcast.net
>
>
>Modern Humours is a group for the discussion of topics concerning historical
>reenactment by those with food allergies or sensitivities.  It is intended
>as a forum for anyone that is interested in cooking or eating food from
>various historical time periods reenacted at fairs, demonstrations, and
>events, in ways that are friendly to those with modern food challenges or
>"modern humours".
>
>Discussions will highlight the challenges of cooking historically accurate
>foods and to assist those with food issues to find ways to participate in a
>safe manner.  We will share recipes, discuss particular issues common to
>those with food sensitivities, and the specific challenges faced when trying
>to fit in to an historical setting.
>
>This is NOT meant to be a medical page - Please check our FILE section for
>links to many good support groups and information. Some discussion of the
>types of symptoms certain foods can cause is to be expected, but the focus
>should be on ensuring a positive experience for cooks and participants.