[Sca-cooks] Period birthday party

[Nicole Rose]

Greeting to good gentles,

      First let me say HUZZAH to Lady Selene, i stayed up to see your 
segment of the Secret life of. Pies. It was wonderful.

     I am hosting a 1st birthday party for my son at a local event. As I 
do not want to disrupt our event with a heap of mundane food and such on 
display i am asking for you assitance in what to serve. After doing a 
bit of research on my own on period birthday traditions.  I have decided 
on a several gingerbread cakes to be served in lieu of  store bought 
birthday cakes. (plus i am addicted to them since our shire's birthday 
feast last year) Specifically i am looking for a non=alcholic beverage 
that would compliment the cakes and be refreshing on a warm day. I 
remember hearing that carrots sticks were documentable, any other 
inexpensive, simple to prepare snack type food ideas and recipes would 
be greatly appreciated. If any of you have interesting period birthday 
customs or traditions lurking about the corners of you mind please share 
them with me. I thank you all in advance for your help.

yours in humility,

Lady Elena