SC - contests, cooking, and music

[Bronwynmgn at aol.com]

Cariadoc said: 
 > On the issue of alternatives to contests as a way of spreading information
 > about and interest in period cooking ...
 > 
 > One very simple approach is to make period nibbles and hand them out to
all
 > and sundry at events. It is hard to keep believing that period food is all
 > inedible when your kid keeps coming back for more 14th c. gingerbrede.
 > Besides, hospitality is period, fun, and encourages a friendly atmosphere.
 
We've recently started a tradition in our shire that whoever is hosting the
business meetings makes some sort of munchies or other food.  When my lord
and I host, we always make a period dish or two, and so far everyone has said
how much they enjoy them.  We also make sure that our contribution to
potlucks, etc are period.  Teaching by example seems to be working; we've
inspired another shire member, who has been in the SCA for just about a year,
to settle down to selecting a country, period, garb, etc, because she WANTS
to.

Bronwyn