[Artemisia] IRON CHEF

[ladygwynnyth at aol.com]

 1 -The DAY of the competition has yet to be confirmed.

It has been held on thursday in the past and I am hoping for that this year as well.



2 - Yes, you may have sourdough starter that has been started prior to the day of the competition.


Gwynnyth



Message: 1
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2013 10:29:16 -0700
From: Colin Douglas <lionrampant.douglas at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Artemisia] IRON CHEF
To: Kingdom of Artemisia mailing list

Which day is this on?

On Feb 23, 2013 6:43 AM, "Angela Zentz" <allegretza at yahoo.com> wrote:

> May we use sourdough bread starter that has been "started" before the
> competition?
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> Allegretza
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> ANNOUNCING
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> The Mistress Constance de la Rose Medieval Iron Chef CookingCompetition at
> Uprising XXVII
>
> The purpose of this Competition is to promote interest in foods andcookery
> of the "period" prior to 1600 AD; and to promote period foodand cooking
> within Artemisia.
>
> The DAY of competition will be determined by the Uprising Committee.
>
> Be a part of the Populace Tasting Committee!  Taste and vote on your
> favorites.
> Tickets for tasting the results of the competition will be available ona
> first come, first served basis from the Competition Coordinator;
> MeistresGwynnyth. The tickets will be $10 and are well worth the cost.
> Feasters need to supply their own eatingplates, bowls, cups and utensils.
>
> 2013 Constance de la Rose Medieval Iron Chef Competition Rules
>
> Competition shall be between teams of 2-7 people. Up to 5 cooks who
> canhandle the food and 2 scullery members who don?t handle food but do
> dishes,fetch, carry, tend the fire, etc.
>
> Teams will prepare a medieval feast sufficient to feed 12-15 peoplebased
> upon Platina, On honest Indulgence.
>
> The Iron Chef Steward will choose a single recipe from ?On
> HonestIndulgence? that all teams must prepare and serve.
>
> Feast must contain at least a soup, a main dish, a vegetable or fruitdish,
> and a sweet dish.  There is nomaximum number of dishes, however, each dish
> should allow at least 12-15?taste? sized servings. (Make enough so the
> tasters can taste!)
>
> All dishes must be prepared on site on the day of the event. Anyexceptions
> must be approved by the competition steward and will only be allowedfor
> ingredients that require more than one day for completion (example
> ?vinegars, spiced wines, etc). No pre-prepared complete dishes will be
> allowed.All cooking must be done without electricity.
>
> There will be a box of unidentified ingredients given to the teams onthe
> day of the event. All items in the box must be identified and used in
> someway in the dishes.
>
> All teams must pre-register with the Iron Chef Steward, MeistresGwynnyth
> prior to June 1, 2013 and pay a $15 entry fee.
>
> Teams must arrange for their own cooking sites and equipment. Teams
> areresponsible for providing or arranging for all cooking and serving
> items. Thisshould include plates, utensils and drinking vessels for the 3
> judges. Teamsshould bring place settings and utensils as needed for sample
> tasting of theother Teams feast.
>
> Teams are responsible for the cleanliness of their kitchen, both duringand
> after the competition. Teams are expected to follow MODERN food
> handlingguidelines so as not to poison the judges or tasting populace!
>
> Teams or Team Captains must check in with Meistres Gwynnyth the
> eveningbefore the competition to confirm participation and decide on the
> startingtimes. On the day of the Competition teams will receive their box
> ofingredients and the chosen recipe at the times designated the previous
> evening.
> Judging time is 6 hours after their food box is received. Teams arejudged
> in the order they received their ingredients.
> Each team must bring their meal to the designated Pavilion with
> theircompleted feast at their assigned time for judging.
>
> Three gentles will judge the feasts in the following areas:
> - Recipes chosen
> - Redactions
> - Authenticity/Continuity
> - Complexity
> - Presentation & Palatability
> - Judges overall impression
> Judges may visit cooking sites throughout the day.
>
> Competing team members will be allowed to taste their own and otherteams?
> entries along with the judges and paying members of the Populace
> TastingCommittee.
>
> The following awards will be announced and prizes awarded:
> - Medieval Iron Chef 2013 Team
> - Best Over All Dish as chosen by the judges
> - Taster?s Choice (Not the coffee), as chosen by the Populace
> TastingCommittee.
> - Best chosen recipe decided by the judges.
>
> The winning team will be presented with the Medieval Iron Chef
> Banner,which they may display for the following year and return to be
> presented at thenext Medieval Iron Chef Tournament.
>
> Teams are encouraged to choose appropriate team names, wear somethingto
> identify their team, and/or do anything else that adds to the enjoyment
> ofthe event.
>
> Teams can supply the following ingredients and use unlimitedquantities:
> Salt, pepper, cinnamon, eggs, wine, ale, verjuice, milk, cream, flour,and
> olive oil.
>