SC - Period Feasts

[Philippa Alderton]

Seannach asked...
>  I am beginning to do research for a Nov.'99 feast, and was wondering if
> it would be "acceptable" to do a sort of "tour" through time.  By this I
> mean to take a period dish from several different time periods, or
> countries, and incorporate them into the feast.  Has this ever been
> done?  Would it be acceptable or a no-no?  Thank you for your guidance.
> - Seannach

I don't see why not. Although this wouldn't have allegedly happened in
period, it gives a Kitchen Steward an opportunity to more broaden their
skills at cooking large amounts of different foods (which is a good thing).
About a year ago I did a feast (don't like doing feasts) that represented
two different cultures. We had a Middle East, Crusades thingy going on and
so I did one course Middle Eastern and one European (mainly French). It was
quite a swing from one course to the other but was appreciated by most. And
I had some really non-modern palate things going on, on the menu. :)

Micaylah

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