[Sca-cooks] 12th Night Ideas

[Laura C. Minnick]

At 08:29 PM 5/15/02 -0400, you wrote:
>>Sure. Why not? Although I am assuming you mean the period version and not
>>the modern gingerbread Cake. Gingerbread is another of those
>>items that you might be able to make at home and bring to Pennsic if you
>>need to.
>>THLord Stefan li Rous Barony of Bryn Gwlad Kingdom of Ansteorra

>Yes, I make a mean period gingerbread with wine, breadcrumbs and candied
>ginger. It's yummy. I'll probably make it before we go, so it can age, but
>I'll also bring something else. We will be at Pennsic for the whole two
>weeks this time (last year only went for one week) so I'll probably cook
>something. Everyone is invited to come and visit us at Cleavers Dice and
>Needles. (We're very theme oriented at our house) :)
>John Marshall of Hartshorn-Dale

Uh, gingerbrede made with _wine_? Did I read that right? I've never seen a
period recipe like that before. Mine (COI) is honey, breadcrumbs, and
spices. I would think the alcohol would keep it from setting up. Where di
you find the recipe?

'Lainie
-yeah, should be resting my hand, but...
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