According to http://heraldry.sca.org/loar/2012/01/12-01lar.html, my not-so-new name (Elizabeth Vynehorn) has been passed by the SCA College of Heralds.

It's a good thing I was keeping track of it - I've never received any notification during this entire process (kingdom or the College).

At any rate, it's good to be legal. :)

Just got back from a fun day at Old Sturbridge Village, taking a class on Antique Chocolate Processing. There were only four students, including an OSV student that had not yet learned about chocolate processing. We learned a bit about the biology of the chocolate plant (3 different types), and the history of chocolate use and the discoveries of ( Read more... )

I realize that I haven't posted for quite some time, but I am still here, mostly just reading and sometimes commenting ( Read more... )

Finally got power back last (Tuesday) night after 8pm. Was too exhausted and cold to check the internets, so I just went back to bed and enjoyed the fact that my house was slowly getting warmer rather than slowly getting colder.

Once again, I’d like to thank everyone who helped in the Simplefare kitchen. In fact, so many people helped this year that I’m afraid to list the names for fear of leaving someone out. But for those of you who helped in any aspect of the feast - shopping and hauling of equipment, pre-cook, in the kitchen on Saturday, serving the feast, cleaning and ( Read more... )

Best wishes for a great birthday and a wonderful year. May all your wishes come true!

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1st Course

Mustard Soup
(chicken broth, cream, eggs, mustard, flour, eggs, butter, peas)
Bread
(commercial)
Honey and Basil Butters
(butter; honey; basil)
Fungi Parmigiani
(mushrooms, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, olive oil)
Water

2nd Course

Ninth Century ( Read more... )

Mom requested a runner / table mat in fall colors, so I took the opportunity to try some 8/2 cotton/linen thread I picked up from Webs. There are plenty of mistakes, and I've got a lot of practicing in my future, but mom's very happy, and I enjoyed it.


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