SC - Newcomer introduction

[Steve & Kerri Geppert]

Greetings from your neighbor to the south,
Welcome to the list; I'm glad to see another Oerthan here.  I too am
learning much by "lurking" and occassionaly am brave enough to post.  
Lady Clare
Canton Inbhir na da Abhann



S.Albert wrote:
> 
> Greetings:
> 
> I have just subscribed, and while dutifully reading through the standard
> information, I noted a request for a brief introduction from newcomers. I'm
> not known for briefness in my correspondences, but I'll try:
> 
> I have been in the Society since AS XIII, residing all this while in the
> farthest north point of West Kingdom: Fairbanks, Alaska. One of my major
> interests has always been food. We have few period sources locally, and
> trying to find out what's good and how to get it affordably has always been
> a problem. I hope some of these problems will be aided by (mostly) lurking
> on this list.
> 
> Our group is well-known for its cooking, and we have a major feast every
> year at Michaelmass where we explore a country's cuisine. Mostly, we
> scavange every cookbook we can find and omit as many nonperiod foodstuffs
> as we are aware of. And then usually traditional foods/dishes/desserts will
> appear. It's not going directly to a medieval source, but it's better than
> nothing. In a group with constant student and military turnover, we have a
> lot of newcomers that learn a lot even with that style of feasting.
> 
> I've always wanted to brew cordials and liqueurs, but time and money have
> kept me from it. But I'm getting closer by the month to succumbing,
> especially since my favorite local brewers moved away and if I want to
> drink it, it looks like I'll have to make it!
> 
> I haven't tackled any archives yet: is there a FAQ on recommended books on
> cooking and brewing?
> 
> I look forward to our conversations.
> 
> Morgana yr Oerfa
> 
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