SC - Recipe: Sweet and Sour Lamb

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In a message dated 2/26/00 11:32:42 PM Eastern Standard Time, seumas at mind.net 
writes:

<< their expectations may be less
 demanding than if they've already offered up US$4-8 for a meal. >>

I can't imagine anyone expecting the dozen or more dishes they get at a feast 
for 4 to 8 dollars. I can imagine them expecting a cup of coffee and a pastry 
for that minuscule amount.

Feasters are getting a meal that would range from 50 to 200 dollars for the 
mundane equivalent if they had to pay for the same thing at a fancy 
restaurant. The minuscule fees and any 'expectations' regarding what is 
received for those fees is really a nonissue in my mind since even if 2 
dishes are well done, a dozen well done is beyond any token fees that are 
paid. Certainly quality of the food is a consideration for being onboard but 
the fees are minimal.

Also you said something that sounded like everything else is 'free.' Costumes 
cost money if you are to wear them, armor if you are to use it, needlework if 
you are to produce it, food if you are to eat it. Anyone can experience 
period cooking as 'freely' as any other SCA craft. They simply  show up in 
the kitchen and  cook. :-)

Ras