[Artemisia] siege cooking at battlemoor

[Jeanne P / Casamira]

Greetings Artemisian Cooks,
There is still 1 slot open for Siege Cooking at Battlemoor.
Competition is on Friday, July 2nd -- and I will not be there until the 3rd.
3 of the 4 slots are already taken, and Cailte invited Artemisia because of
our experiences competing at Estrella.

If anyone in the kingdom is interested and will be at Battlemoor, contact
Mistress Cailte.
Cas
-- 
Jeanne Panlener / Baroness Casamira Jawjalny, O.L., O.P., G.A.
Artemisian Minister of Arts & Sciences
The Pun is mightier than the Sword!


There will be siege cooking at Battlemoor this year! Battlemoor takes place
June 30 through July 5 in the Outlands. You can get more information on the
event at www.battlemoor.org Please feel free to send this post to others who
may be interested.

Siege cooking will take place on Friday, July 2, starting at 8:30. The
emphasis will be on fun and food this year, so we will be doing things a bit
differently than competitions in the past. First, you will know your
scenario ahead of time. Second, you do not have to worry about bringing
‘ambiance’ and decorations. Third, the team captain will get a list of major
ingredients (albeit in a vague manner) one week before the event. On the day
of the competition, you will get some surprise ingredients as well, just to
keep you on your toes.

Please register with Mistress Cailte (karobert at unm.edu) if you would like to
mount a team. There are four spots available. Any unreserved spots will be
available first come, first serve onsite.
Please see below for more scenario and rules.

Hope to see you cooking at BATTLEMOOR!
 Cailte

SCENARIO:
The Abbey has been charged with hospitality to those pilgrims or soldiers on
their way to and from the Holy Land. It is late summer, and although the
abbey is poor, the cooks are able to provide sustenance for all who come by.
Word has reached the abbey that a great and noble lord will be passing
through with his entourage and soldiers on the way to the Holy Land.
 Realizing that the nobleman could be a source of patronage and monies to
the Abbey, the cooks conspire to make the best feast they can for the
nobleman from their stores and the goods procured from the farm and woods.
Hearing of the nobleman, some of the local farmers bring items for the cooks
to use. The cooks work throughout the day, trusting to skill and
resourcefulness to provide the nobleman the best meal they can, while still
remaining within their meager stores.

RULES:
Ingredients will be distributed in the morning at the A&S Pavilion, with
judging occurring in the afternoon at the A&S Pavilion. There will be
ingredients available for four teams. If you have not reserved a space, but
want to compete, please check with Mistress Cailte to see if there are any
last minute openings left.

Teams will consist of no more than three cooks and two scullery persons
(scullery defined as runners, dishwashers and vegetable peelers).

Teams will pick up ingredients according to the distribution/judging
schedule.

THE ONLY FREE INGREDIENT IS WATER.

All dishes must be made out of distribution materials alone. It is
recommended you bring some kind of cooler or cool bag for transportation of
materials. At least two people should come for the distribution.

Teams will bring their completed dishes to the judges at their appointed
times. There will be a table available to present dishes, and although no
ambiance is required of contestants, each team will be responsible for
plates and utensils for four judges.

Schedule:
The schedule will be staggered, to give the four teams equal cooking and
judging time:
Team 1: pickup - 8:30 judging 2:30
Team 2: pickup - 9:00 judging 3:00
Team 3 pickup - 9:30 judging 3:30
Team 4: pickup - 10:00 judging 4:00


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