Where's the Cockentrice ? HmmmmmmmmmmmmmmMontegriffo wrote:Just got back from cooking a medieval feast for 170 people.
Assorted ''dainties'' including marchpane, dates and nuts,boiled duck eggs, pickled vegetables etc
wild boar, pea and wild mushroom potage
smoked mackerel and caper on black bread
pease pudding
gammon, venison, duck, rabbit and boar raised pies
chicken in Malmonsey sauce (plum and Madeira)
parsnips,turnip and carrots
spiced apple frumity with caraway shortbred
parcel of fartes ( a type of mincemeat tart with ginger, nutmeg and mace )
marzipan and sugar ''deceits''
All served by wenches in woolen period costume, on wooden bowls and plates. With medieval party games and dancing between courses.
About 60 hrs work over 5 days and very little sleep.Thankfully I've got 4 weeks off before my next job to enjoy Yuletide and the solstice.
