[Sca-cooks] Food and squeamishness

[Olwen the Odd]

>  I was wondering, has anyone ever served food at a feast such as a whole
>pig's or ox's head, or a whole piglet, or, basically, anything that can
>stare right back at you while you munch on it?

>Petru

We have done whole pigs several times.  At one event we had two whole pigs 
(about 75 pounds each).  While we were carving one up the other was paraded 
through the (outdoor) hall on a large heater sheild with an arrow through 
it's head.  IIRC the head portion was left near high table.  House Blackstar 
did one by request of the Atlantian King at Pennsic 30 which we processed in 
on a decorated stretcher and carved in front of the guests (picture here: 
http://groups.msn.com/OlwensOddities/pennsicxxx.msnw ).  The head of that 
pig went to a meeting with the King directly after supper!  Last year at 
Pennsic the Known World party a large whole pig was processed in through the 
throng and carved on the table.  I have also been to other events where 
whole pigs have been served, like at Lochmere, but if you don't get there 
fast enough you don't get any!
I would advise that you get a couple of folks who are skilled in carving a 
whole carcass if you want to do a good presentation.  Otherwise it may just 
look like a torture.
Olwen

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