SC - <<<SNIP ..... The real disappointment was that the spice merchant who was there last year did not s

[Nicholas Sasso]

<<<SNIP .....  The real disappointment was that the spice merchant who was there last year did not show.  I was looking forward to purchasing some things to start my
attempt at period cooking.  Oh well, Crown is coming soon and if there isn't a
merchant there I will just have to order from the web.>>>>>>>>>>>

Congratulations on a successful stress relief venture.

I suspect that the spice merchant in question is The Pepperers' Guild.  They usually venture south to that event.  We are also on line, if you seek our wares.  I am an apprentice greatly dislocated from them (Atlanta vs. the home in New England), but will do whatever I can to help get your spice needs met.  Lwt me know if I can assist.

niccolo difrancesco
Apprentice Pepperer