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<p class=MsoNormal>As you may have heard, there will be an Iron Chef
competition this year at Elfsea Defender, in Ansteorra. We last did this in
2004 (for my wedding) and the competition was awesome. Each of three teams
produced a 4-5 course meal of the highest quality. Fine dining establishments would
have been proud to serve any of them. The judges had a difficult time, but a
winner was chosen and each member of the team got the prie a 2 quart
professional sauté pan.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>This year the competition will be run very much like the
last one (see the rules below), but there are currently no registered teams! We
had three teams, but they had to withdraw. So the field is entirely open for
you and your friends to win this great contest with all the bragging rights
that offers! Not to mention a new prize for each team member (some professional
cooking tool that every cook will want).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>I need to have your registration no later than midnight
Tuesday, September 18, 2007, so I can purchase the stuff that goes in the box
for your team. Sign in for the competition will be at 0830 on Saturday morning.
Boxes of ingredients will be chosen by lot at that time. Cooking may start
immediately after the boxes are selected. The food will be served to the landed
nobles and a wedding party at approximately 1300 (1 PM for the 24 hour time impaired).
The order of serving will also be by lot, though you may negotiate among
yourselves and switch the order if you wish.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Judges will include me (Caelin on Andrede), Lady Servita and
HL Arkell (of the wedding party), and at least 3 others chosen from the royals
and nobles.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>To register please contact me at <a
href="mailto:caelin@elfsea.net">caelin@elfsea.net</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Rules for the Competition<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>The Scenario:<br>
You have been besieged for two months in your manor/castle. And your supplies
are getting very low. Your fearless leader has decided to invite the opposition
leader and two of his companions to parley. You must stretch your cooking
skills to the limit to give the impression you have lots of food left and can
hold out for as long as necessary. <br>
<br>
</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.4pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Each team gets a box containing
the same basic ingredients-total weight approx. 7-8 lbs. There will be 3
different boxes. Each box will contain <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.4pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>3 lbs. of meat</span><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.4pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>1 lb. of fruit </span><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.4pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>1 lb. of vegetables<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.4pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>1 lb. of rice or cous cous or
legumes of some type, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.4pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>1/2-1 lb. flour<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.4pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>3 eggs minimum (Eggs up to a doz
may or may not be in one or more types of boxes)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.4pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Period sweetener<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.4pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Salt, pepper, garlic & minced
onion <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.4pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>A surprise item like maybe
chocolate or nuts or such. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.4pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Potable water is available on the
site, though you may have to carry it from the source to your prep area.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>You don’t have to add anything to this, but you may
add any or all of the following to your box before you start cooking. Any of
these additions must be furnished by you as they will not be provided by the
competition.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.4pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>A maximum of 3 fresh herbs/spices
(unlimited amounts) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.4pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Maximum of 3 dried herbs &/or
spices (limited to 1/2 ounce each) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.4pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Spice blends (custom or
commercial) count per spice/herb in the blend (except for salt & pepper
which we are going to provide). Blend has 4 spices/herbs and one is salt then
it will count as 3 items.<br>
One fresh fruit OR above-ground vegetable - limit 1 lb. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.4pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>One root vegetable - limit 2 lbs.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.4pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>You can substitute one doz eggs
for either the fruit/veggie or root veggie that the team is allowed.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.4pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Liquids will be unlimited for
water, milk, cream etc<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.4pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Vinegar & Soy sauce (and for
those that do know, yes soy sauce is period for some
cultures) counts as a spice/herb so you are limited to one
bottle of any kind and it counts against the 3 your team is allowed to
bring.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.4pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Alcohol can be brought and
counted as a spice/herb if used in the cooking<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.4pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>You may provide alcohol with the
meal if you wish. Since you will be providing it, no SCA funds are involved and
it is legal<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.4pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Unlimited yeast can be
brought and it will not count against you.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.4pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Cooks can bring their cookbooks<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.4pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Cooks can bring their children,
but may not use them as ingredients. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Wingdings;color:black'>J</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.4pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>The teams must provide their own
cookware/equipment. All equipment /cookware must be non-electric. All cooking
will be done outside/under tents.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>We will have a limited # of loaner stuff and it will be in a big
pile the morning of the event and will be available on a 1<sup>st</sup> come 1<sup>st</sup>
serve basis the morning of the event. Don’t depend on us providing any cookware/equipment
but if you see something that will make your job easier, you may use it.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>We will provide drinks for the guests who eat your food, but
you may provide drinks if you wish. We will also furnish simple paper plates
and plasticwear for those guests who do not furnish their own feast gear. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>If you have questions, contact me at <a
href="mailto:caelin@elfsea.net">caelin@elfsea.net</a> or 214.850.1558. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>In service to Elfsea, Ansteorra, and her Crown,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Caelin on Andrede, OP<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
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