SC - Who you callin' an 'abomination'?

[Laura C. Minnick]

On Mon, 25 Sep 2000, James F. Johnson wrote:

> Which raises the question: in the normal noble household, how much
> autonomy did the head cook have in deciding the menu for a special
> meal/feast? Or does the steward, some other officer of the household, or
> one of the family decide the menu? When I say normal household, I mean
> one that has not procured the service of a renowned cook with a
> reputation.

Um- the answer to that in actually not In The Basement, but in Portland,
with my cook books... I might be able to give an answer late tonight or
sometime tomorrow (I have another interview tomorrow! Woo-hoo!).

'Lainie