SC - Great lords cooks

[Brenna]

> What a great idea! This is the answer to the allergic persons problem at
> feasts. If they want to eat on-board they simply bring their own cook who
> comes to the kitchen where they are given their employers portion of the
> feast. They then cook the 'special' food while the kitchen steward goes on
> preparing the feast as it is intended to be prepared. I like it....A LOT!!!
> :-)
>
> Ras

Unnecessary as long as all the ingredients used are listed for each dish served,
and premixed spices/fillers are not used (which may contain additives which will
set off allergies).  Simple, pure spices and fresh meats, fruits, veggies, etc.
are a person with allergies' friend.  It is always easier to avoid an attack by
knowing EXACTLY what went into a dish.  Don't forget to list the type of oils you
use to fry foods in.  A gentle died at an SCA event once because he didn't know
that a dish was fried in peanut oil and he was allergic to peanuts.  Always
invite the guests to read the ingredients posted on the kitchen door (or a chair
near an outside kitchen).  This will cut down the number of questions asked of
you, and ensure that everyone has an opportunity to turn down a dish that has an
allergen in it.  Announce the list several times including once at the beginning
of feast.

Just my .02 as an allergic individual.

Brenna

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