SC - Feeding Fighters

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No matter where you are (or whom, for that matter) temperature/climate will 
affect your appetite.  When it is exceedingly hot, the body does not crave 
heavy, rich foods (though the brain may still.  If that sounds like a 
contradiction, it may well be).  When it is cold, people tend to desire the 
richer, more satisfying tidbits.  I don't know why this is, but it is.  Being 
a professional Chef by trade, I have always noticed a marked difference in 
peoples eating habits when the weather is extreme (one way or the other...hot 
or cold).  We use weather forecasts to help plan menus, even. On blustery 
winter days, we will sell more so-called "comfort foods" which tend to be 
heavy and robust.  On hot summer days, we sell a boat-load of salads and 
light, cold sandwiches.  So, environment does have an affect on appetite.  
Fortunately, we live in the SCA, and are not governed by the physical rules 
of the mundane world...right?

Man cannot live on bread alone... he must have beer to soak it in.