SC - Re: sc- modern myths-period food

[Aldyth at aol.com]

In a message dated 97-10-02 13:39:50 EDT, Berengiere writes:

<< SCA perceptions of period food as being overspiced may be linked to 
 changes in tastes.  Also, appearance was very important.  In some 
 cases what the food looked like was more important than what it 
 tasted like.  Somehow I don't see that extreme catching on in the 
 SCA.  I'd imagine that (in period) it was tied into food being a form 
 of conspicous consumption.  (My feasts are better than your feasts, 
 my church is bigger than your church, etc.)  
 
 I think that the perception may not be "overspiced" per se, just differently
spiced.  I have overheard many under one year players comment on the
different spices that are used in our "cuisine".  (Like cinnamon, and mace,
and grains of paradise with meat dishes, and pepper in fruit.)  I get the
distinct impression that period food is confused with "gourmet" food in our
newcomers, or those who simply don't care what is served, just so it looks
"medieval" in their frame of reference.

Aldyth
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