SC - saffron & substitutions

[CBlackwill@aol.com]

In a message dated 4/5/00 12:58:49 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
margaret at Health.State.OK.US writes:

>   Everyone else has said a lot about pots & pans etc. I would
>  recommend also that you invest in a 100% wool skirt or dress and a 100%
>  linen chemise, apron , and head wrap. Linen is slower to catch fire than
>  cotton and wool is even slower (usually only smolders). Linen also makes
>  wonderful dish towels. And please keep an ABC fire extinguisher near at 
hand
>  as well as a first aide kit. We hate loosing new members, especially to
>  accidents. Margarite

You may also wish to consider a Hazardous Environment Chemical Protection 
Suit, Gas Mask, Radiation Shielding, SPF 3K Sunscreen and a nice pair of 
comfortable Clogs.  Medieval cooking can be very dangerous, and you may have 
to go clogging immediately after the feast.

Balthazar of Blackmoor

Such a strange fascination, as I wallow in waste
That such a trivial victory could put a smile on your face.