SC - Trenchers Oh my!

[Michael F. Gunter]

> Maybe a short training session for all
> your servers, who could then demonstrate how to cut and use the
> trencher to their tables. Or if you are sending the trenchers out
> already sliced, simply having the servers explain the use of the
> trencher and that they don't taste particularly good.
>
> If you have more than one trencher for each person, sending folks
> around to collect the used trenchers between courses might be useful
> and a period element.

I think sending out pre-sliced trenchers would be best. Serving is
usually rather hectic at even the best events. And another thing
I think should be mentioned to any who are considering this is
that from the illustrations I've seen, trenchers were pretty small
and were arranged on a plate by placing four pieces of bread
in a square with a fourth on top in the middle.

I do agree that they would really help with cleanup. Especially
when you think that many high feasts were served on the finest
silverplate the Lord had. I'm sure that, extravagance aside, he
appreciated it not getting too messy.

> I doubt trying to explain things to a full hall will work, since
> often you can't hear the entertainment or even court. A simple
> note in any feast menus might also be useful.

The note is good, and even an illustration of the way to put them.
Or a brief explination by the server would help.

> But I'd like to try it at least once.

So would I. I'll have to work on it.

> THL  Stefan li Rous

Gunthar