SC - Religious dietary restrictions

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At 03:01 PM 3/2/00 -0600, Decker, Margaret wrote:
>
>
>> I can only reply to the first of the items mentioned.  Yes, it is true
>> that meals
>> that exclude the general populace are against the rules, however,
>> pavilions ain't
>> food.  The pavilions are the property of the kingdom, and are used by
>> succeeding
>> Royals, year after year.  Thus, the funds (for the pavilions) were not
>> expended
>> to benefit any specific person, or group of persons, whereas special foods
>> prepared for the High Table only certainly do benefit only those
>> individuals at
>> the High Table.  Somehow I feel like I'm not being very clear with the
>> distinction here.  Sorry.
>> 
>> wajdi
>> 
>	The major difference is that theoretically anyone can end up on the
>throne and therefore use the pavilion. It is also part of the pomp and
>circumstance (we hope) of our royally and usually used for more than
>sleeping quarters. (Can we say circles?) The size and condition vary from
>kingdom to kingdom but most if not all have such. On the other hand the food
>at the high table that differs from that served the other dinners is ment
>for a select few and will be consumed imediately. It's a fine line I know,
>but the handing down until it wears out has a lot to do with how things can
>be funded. Margarite

In the kitchens of Trimaris that I've helped cook in, the foods
_bought_with_SCA_funds_ and available to High Table are the same as for the
populace, just presented differently (ie, silver trays, garnished, etc). A
typical example is fresh-baked bread... High table gets the same bread, the
dough made at the same time... but while the populace is getting the
whatever loaf style is being used (rectangular, round, beehive, french) I
try to take the time to do a braided ring or something "prettier" for the
high table presentation.

Making special shapes of bread for high-table is also a good occupation for
children helping in the kitchen!

Now, the Royal retainers usually bring the beverage of choice for High
Table, and sometimes make special dishes for high table. So do other
individuals wanting to do something nice for the royals, or show off. But
in the cases that I have personally witnessed, these dishes were paid for
with the individual's money.



Sincerely,

Jehanne
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