[Ponte Alto] Fwd: [Atlantia-Announce] Trial by Fire XVII

Tue May 27 04:12:41 PDT 2014

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Date: Sun, May 25, 2014 at 10:56 PM
Subject: [Atlantia-Announce] Trial by Fire XVII
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Greetings Atlantia... here follows the rules by which the Great and
Venerated Trial by Fire will be conducted.  Friends...prepare yourselves
and your culinary skills, for the month of June is neigh upon us.  It is
with great anticipation that we of the Bright Hills Cooks Guild await the
coming entrants to this Glorious Contest!
Baroness Wynne ferch Rhodri

*TRIAL BY **FIRE**  XVII*

*Saturday, June 21, A.S. XLIX (2014 of the Common Era)*

*The Challenge*:   *To create a period dish under the conditions found at
the PENNSIC WAR*

*The Categories:*

1)      Best Meat  (Includes fish and shellfish)

2)      Best Vegetable

3)      Best Grain  (Includes Bread)

4)      Best Dessert

5)      Grand Champion - to be awarded at the Judges’ discretion.

*The Rules:*

1)    The recipe must either be:

a) published between 650 and 1650 AD. (For the empirically inclined Apicius
will be accepted.

b) have all ingredients and cooking methods documented in period.*

2)    Recipes must be brought to the competition. Please bring at least *3
copies*.

3)    Competitors must bring all ingredients to site and prepare the dish
in situ.**

4)    Dishes must be prepared under conditions as found at PENNSIC.  *No
electric appliances*.

Acceptable examples: Grill, Smoker, Dutch Oven or Spit over an open fire
(assuming site permits ground fires). If you have questions, please ask.

5)    You must bring all cookers, pots, pans, utensils, dishes, etc.
necessary to prepare your dish.

*(NOTE: Please mark all your utensils, dishes, etc., so that the orphans
left behind can be reunited with their loved ones.)*

6)    Dish must be sufficient to serve 8 to 10 healthy adults. (No penalty
for making more)

7)   Each competitor may enter only one dish per category, but may enter as
many categories as desired.

8)    All competitors must register on the day of the competition with the
Registrar.

9)    The site will open at 10:00 a.m. for set up and registration.

10) Preparation and cooking will begin at 12:00 noon.

11)  Dishes must be completed and ready to serve at 4:00 p.m.

*The Judging:*

Judges will be drawn from impartial Notables present. Judging will be blind
and will use these criteria.

1)    Presence of and completeness of Documentation***

2)    Taste

3)    Texture

4)    Presentation

5)    Bonus points based on the judges’ experience in the field of period
cooking. For example: if a dish has been religiously copied from a period
source despite complexity or cost or if a dish displays notable creativity
within a recipe, etc.

Prizes will be awarded after the completion of the judging.

*The competition this year will take place at the Trial by Fire – Fortuna’s
Games event, at the Baltimore Bowmen site.*

*Please contact the Bright Hill's Cooks Guild if you have questions or need
an ingredient verified**.*

**              **“Food" by Waverly Root will be used as the final arbiter
for periodicity. There will be a copy on site.*

***            No advance preparation is permitted, UNLESS the recipe
clearly states that the step requires more than a few hours. Documentation
is required.*

****          Minimal documentation should include (1) the original recipe;
(2) your redaction; and (3) your notes related to any changes made in the
recipe and your reasons therefore, and any other pertinent information.*

*TRIAL BY **FIRE**  XVII*

*Saturday, June 21, A.S. XLIX (2014 of the Common Era)*

*General Guidelines*

*The Bright Hills Cooks’ Guild sponsors this Challenge. The challenge is to
create a period dish under the conditions found at the PENNSIC WAR. This is
an opportunity for all those interested to come and cook and compete and
socialize. It is also that rare opportunity to recognize that Cooking is a
Spectator Sport!*

*Things to bring:*

1.       Your recipe (3 copies) and any additional documentation. (NOTE:
*Minimal* documentation should include (a) the original recipe; (b) your
redaction or translation; and (c) any notes related to changes you made in
the recipe and why, information on the dish or ingredients, the cooking
method, etc.)

2.      *All *your ingredients.

3.      All the pots, pans, utensils, etc., necessary to prepare your dish.
This includes knives, cutting boards, serving dishes, etc. NOTE: please
*mark* what you bring.

4.      A table or other surface on which to prepare and cook your dish(es).

5.      Chairs (if you wish to be seated).

6.      Appropriate cooking accessories – your grill, Coleman stove,
smoker, hot pads, towels, etc.

7.      Your favorite liquid refreshment (the Guild will provide ice water).

*Things to remember:*

1.       This competition is open to all.

2.      Spectators are welcome.

3.      Garb Please!

4.      Any medications you need (bee sting kits, allergy and asthma
supplies, etc.)

 *Children*

1.       We are in favor of them.

2.      *You are responsible for your own children*. The Guild does not
provide baby sitting services.

3.  There will be Children's Activities to include "chariot races" so bring
your favorite stuffed buddies to help drive your chariot!

*Directions to the Baltimore Bowman:*

>From the North: Take I-695 towards Towson, and take Exit 31B Harford Road.
Follow Harford Road about 2 miles, through three traffic lights. Once you
pass the second light, North Wind Road, you are very close. Follow Harford
Road down the hill a ¼  mile and watch for signs on the right. Turn right
and go through two gates. You are there!

>From the South: Take I-95 north to Baltimore and through the Fort McHenry
Tunnel (toll $4). Continue on I-95, getting into the right lane to take
Exit 65 onto I-695 towards Towson. Drive about two miles to Exit 31B
Harford Road. Follow Harford Road about two miles through 3 traffic lights.
Once you pass the second light at North Wind Road, you are very close.
Follow Harford Road down the hill a ¼ mile and watch for signs on the
right. Turn right and go through two gates. You are there!

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