cooking (part 1)

(Food is necessary for life. Thorough knowledge of this area would be essential. To complete this category you shall document your knowledge of food in your area, including what was available, where it came from, restrictions on food and how it would be prepared. You shall include a sample of a menu for a normal day and for a feast. You must also prepare a suitable dish at an event with appropriate documentation. This shall be judged by the Cook’s Guild. )

So I thought I would post some of the stuff I have been working on in this catagory

Here is my sugar paste dishes drying........ I can't wait to paint them!

And here is some candied carrots and parsnips (on the waxed paper, I ended up not using these as they just didn't take a lot of sugar... I might retry them in time for crossroads) and candied apples and pears... which taste pretty good

A bad pic, of jumbles (elizabethan cookies)

A little close up of the jumbles so you can see the little knots and fun shapes

Dancing

(Dancing was popular throughout all levels of society. You will be familiar with this art. You may demonstrate your ability by performing at least three dances of different kinds. You must name the place of origin and the time period of each dance and must be able to teach at least one of them. This category ill be judged at a Dance Practice. )

Dances listed below
I taught Black nagg and Black Almain on May 6th at the Raven Hyrst Dance practice


Black Nagg (Playford 3rd edition - 1657)
Setting: A longways set of 3 couples.

Verse:
1- 4 Double forward, double backward.
5- 8 Repeat.

Chorus:
9-10 Face partner, take 2 hands. First couple slips up hall,
11-12 followed by the second couple,
13-14 and then third,
15-16 all turn single.
17-24 Couples slip back to place in reverse order, all turn single.

Verse:
1- 8 Siding.

Chorus:
9-10 First man and 3rd woman change places,
11-12 first woman and 3rd man do the same,
13-14 followed by 2nd man and 2nd woman,
15-16 all turn single.
17-24 Do the changes again to return to place, all turn single.

Verse:
1- 8 Arming.

Chorus:
9-14 Men's hey,
15-16 [men turn.]
17-24 Women's hey,
25-26 [women turn.]

Heart’s Ease (first edition Playford [1651 - registered in 1650])
Setting: A set of 2 couples (facing each other).

1- 4 Double towards the other couple, double away,
5- 8 repeat 1-4.
9-10 Face your partner and double backwards, away from them,
11-12 double towards partner, 13-16 turn your contrary by the right.
17-18 Face your contrary and double backwards, away from them,
19-20 double towards contrary,
21-24 turn your partner by the left.
1- 4 Side right with your partner,
5- 8 side left with your contrary.
9-24 Repeat
9-24. 1- 4 Arm right with your partner,
5- 8 arm left with your contrary.
9-24 Repeat 9-24.

Note: Playford's ``contrary'' is generally called a corner or opposite in modern folkdance.

Transcription: Meet all a D. fall back a D. ?u?.? That againe ?u?:? Men fall back from your We. meet again and turne Co. once round with the right hand ?u?.? All fall back from the Co. they turne, meet againe and turn your owne with the left hand. Sides all with your owne, then with the Co. ?u?.? That againe ?u?.? As before ?u?:? Armes all with your owne ?u?.? That again with the Co. and fall backe from your owne first, as before ?u?:? As before ?u?:?

Black Almain- Inns of Court manuscripts.
Setting: A processional line of couples.

1- 8 4 doubles forward.
9-12 Face partner and drop hands. Double backwards away from partner, double forward towards partner.
13-16 Quarter-turn left (men face up the hall, women face down the hall), double forward up or down the hall, turn around over your right shoulder, double back to place.
17-20 Face partner; men set and turn in place.
21-24 Women do the same.
25-26 Take both hands, turn halfway using one double into partner's place,
27-28 4 slip steps up hall.
29-32 Turn halfway back to your own side, 4 slip steps down hall.
33-36 Drop hands, double backward away from partner, double forward towards partner.

1-36 Repeat with the women setting and turning in place first, followed by the men.

Transcription: Honour. Fowre doubles forward, part handes with a .d. backe, meete again with a .d., A .d. on your lefte hand, a nother on your right hand, the man doe .2. .S. & a .d. rounde, the woman as much, take both handes, change places with a double & slide upwardes .4., Into your own place with a .d., Slyde downe .4., backe a .d. one from another, meet againe. The same againe. Bodleian Library MS Douce 280 (c. 1605/6), transcribed by Wilson Discussion:

A comment in one of the Inns of Court manuscripts, mentioned by Wilson, says that the dance was one of `the newest tunes that are now in vse' in 1584. However, this ballad to the tune is reprinted in Collmann's Ballads and Broadsides chiefly Of the Elizabethan Period; this ballad can be dated to 1570-1 via the Stationers' Register.

A proper new balade expressyng the fames, Concerning a warning to al London dames.
To the tune of the blacke Almaine.
You London dames, whose passyng fames
Through out the world is spread, In to the skye, ascendyng hye To euery place is fled :
For thorow each land and place, For beauties kyndely grace :
You are renowmed ouer all, You haue the prayse and euer shall.
What wight on earth that can beholde More dearer and fayrer dames than you? Therefore to extoll you I may be bolde, Your pace and graces so gay to vieu.

intro posted

so as you can see by my last post I have posted my intro now I wait and see if it is good enough for the quest but in my eyes that is 2 categories done 8 more to go and about 9 months left until candlemas

my food category is almost finished I just have to finish fleshing out the menu and make the dish, the write up is already done (I plan on entering it at crossroads) and Sunday I'll get the dancing portion done!

not bad, moving right along!

Introduction

My name is Anora Marchaunt. I was born in Lancashire, England on October 16th 1537. My birth was quite remembered because the whole country was still celebrating the Christening of our long awaited Prince Edward the day before. I am the daughter of Henry and Amy Marchaunt. My Grandfather was gifted land and title for his deeds aiding Henry VII at the battle of Bosworth Field where he was part of Thomas Stanley’s household (the Earl of Derby). I have two older siblings Thomas and Mary and a younger sister Jane.

I spent my younger years at my father estate growing up with the Stanley children. I was lucky enough to be born around the same time as the Earls fourth child Jane and so we were tutored together and I received a grand education. I went to court for the first time on July 12th 1543 to see our glorious king Henry marry the lady Katherine Parr. At that moment I knew I must be a part of court life and the Lord Stanley arranged for me to become a lady in our Queens household. When I was eight my Father arranged for me to continue my education in Venice where I witnessed many things and found myself enthralled with the fashion that surrounded me. Venice had just Elected a new Doge, Francesco Donato and many noble families came into favor I was lucky my mistress’ family was one of them. I also discovered that I had been sent to Venice to also be educated in the true religion (Catholicism)

I remained in Venice until I received a letter recalling me to England on my sixteenth birthday. Queen Mary had just been crowned, England was going to return to the true church and I was to be married. My husband Nathaniel was a gentleman of the Earl of Northumberland’s Household and I was to become a lady of honor to the Queen. Within a year I achieved my wifely duty and gave birth to a son, Charles.

When I was twenty-one the Lady Mary died and I found myself in the employ of Elizabeth. I dearly love the lady Mary and her death affected me deeply, but one could not help but be charmed by such a lady as the Queen. Elizabeth brought joy back to the court that had long suffered in Queen Mary’s sadness. I greatly admire the Queen Elizabeth and I spend much time with her as a companion, she being only four years older then I, we find joy in much of the same activities.

Bibliography
Briggs, Asa, A Social History of England, Viking Press, New York, 1983.
Loades, David, The Tudor Court, Barnes & Noble, New Jersey, 1987.
Norwich, John Julius. A History of Venice. New York: Vintage Books, 1989.
Orlin, Lena Cowen, Elizabethan Households, Folger Shakespeare Library, 1995.
The Renaissance in England, Hyder E. Rollins & Herschel Baker, eds., D.C Heath & Co., Lexington Mass., 1954
Scott, A.F., The Tudor Age, Thomas Y. Crowell Company, New York, 1975.
Somerset, Anne, Ladies in Waiting, from the Tudors to the Present Day, Alfred A. Knopf New York, 1984

update

so I turned in my Courtesy and Etiquette in Feb. but because we haven't had anyone finish the quest we really have no one to judge it yet so I'm still waiting to hear if I have finished that or not

I'm starting a dance practice next month and will be teaching all three of my dances listed in my last post at the first meeting so that will be the Dancing section done

I've also ploted out my my scroll for the Calligraphy part... I'm also working on some form of documentation, and I hope when it is done I can gift it to St. Marks since they have been so wonderful to me, I'm also waiting to hear if any bools of common prayer were illuminated, as it stands I doubt it since the printing press was all the rage but maybe I can get away with it but there is a library in London that focuses on the history of the church of England and I expect to hear back from them soon

I've written my Introduction but I don't know if it is good enought to submitt

I'm thinking a sweet bag and coif for Decorative Arts

a pair of gloves for Skills and Technology

I'm still waiting to get cleared to start fencing and I need to make fighting garb for Survival Skills

I need to study up and take the test for Heraldry

that leaves 2 categories left

overall I think I'm doing well

Courtesy and Etiquette

Finished and turned in! Not posting it here (don't want folks looking over my shoulder to copy my paper lol)

Candlemas 2/3/07

1 down 9 to go

10 projects

ok so I only have to do 10 out of the 15 catagories! So being the overachiever that I am I am going to shoot for more then 10 but the first 10 I'm going to shoot for are

Survival Skills- 4 fencing tournies- not an issue but I must get autharized

Heraldry- *Passing the Pursuivant Extraordinary exam.- waiting for our test
*Submitting your name and device for registration by the College of Heralds -done
*Heralding at least four rounds of fighting over at least two events. -can do

Food- To complete this category you shall document your knowledge of food in your area, including what was available, where it came from, restrictions on food, how it was stored and prepared. You shall include a sample of a menu for a normal day and for a feast. You must also prepare and serve a suitable dish at an event with appropriate documentation.

Dancing- Already know my 3 dances and I'm planning on when I will teach them

Entertainment- still don't know what I'm going to do but I can't wait to do this!

Clothing- going to do a elizabethan doublet dress with ruffs

Decorative Arts- blackwork, beadwork

Calligraphy- doing a page out of a "book of hours" of the new book of prayer

Courtesy and Etiquette- required

Introduction- write up

why the wait

so I was gung ho about this but was told we were going to do a "thing" at twelth night to start this off but it never happened now rumor is there will be a thing at candlemas but I have to work that day so I have joined Dragonsspines medieval development group and hope to get the quest underway soon

the plan

So here is my plan! I will attempt these items, Although I do not want to enter any A&S compititions :( maybe I can get away with just displaying them :) or getting some laurels or other folks doing the quest to judge me......

Courtesy and Etiquette- Once the questionaire fits our group I will fill that out, I shall also continue to be kind and helpful and use my manners :)

Introduction- already in the process of writting

Calligraphy- either a letter or I might do a page from a book of hours

Games and Pastimes one indoor game -either Primero or Taroccho
one outdoor game- bowls (lawn bowling)
one other game of your choice- tables (backgammon)

Clothing- Either- Tudor dress (mary I) or Elizabethan hmmmmmm

Decorative Arts- Beadwork and some needlepoint

Dancing- Black Nagg (Playford 3rd edition - 1657)
Heart’s Ease (first edition Playford [1651 - registered in 1650])
Branle Des Lavandiers (Arbeau "Orchesography" - 1589)

Entertainment- recite poem (veronica Franco)
write a sonnet?
recite a Soliloquy

Everyday Life- wite up

Habitat- again write up

Food- write up a menu, list standards of a meal, my dish Savoury Toasted or Melted Cheese (from Kenelm Digby The Closet of Sir Kenelm Knight) and I would also like to do a lemon curd

Heraldry- Passing the Pursuivant Extraordinary exam. (we don't have an exam here, so I must speak with some heraldry type folks and see what I can do)
Submitting your name and device for registration by the College of Heralds- already Done! Heralding at least four rounds of fighting over at least two events.

Survival Skills- Rapier Combat. You must complete four tournaments

Skills and Technology- make a rosery girdle

What needs to be done

So here are the requirements for the quest and many need to be changed to fit my kingdom I will admitt I am all for the research I just have no desire to be judged at a A&S which many of them whant us to do


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Courtesy and Etiquette - This is the one required area of the Quest, for, no matter how successful you may be in your other endeavours, if you fail to achieve the expected standards of courtesy and etiquette, you will be frowned upon by those who meet you. As you are of noble birth, you would naturally be thoroughly educated in this area. Your education shall be tested by the following Questionaire (being rewritten)

Introduction - You would be expected to know who you are and where you come from. You must now document this knowledge. Whislt this area is to a large extent creative writing, to succeed you must create a believable history supported by historical references.

Calligraphy - As one of high rank, you may have been fortunate enough to have learned the twin arts of reading and writing. You may demonstrate your skill in this area by producing one standard page of writing. This may be a scroll, a letter, or a record such as you might have kept, or any other such document as you may choose. You shall demonstrate your ability to write legibly and to set out your page in an appropriate fashion. Please document your choice of lettering, techniques and page layout. This will be judged in an Arts and Sciences Competition.

Games and Pastimes - These are other ways to fill your leisure hours. You must display proficiency in at least one indoor game, one outdoor game, and one other game of your choice. You shall teach these games and shall document something of their history.This category shall be judged by the following guide:1 Blatently modern game5 Mostly period elements, able to play and explain the game7 Elements of play appropriate to period, proficient, able to teach well10 Special care to enhance authenticity, such as home made games

Clothing - You will of course be appropriately dressed. You shall demonstarte this by producing a complete outfit including at theleast outerwear, underwear, and headwear. Footwear and accessories need not be made by you but should be used to complete the outfit. Please document this attire. This category shall be judged in an Arts and Sciences Competition

Decorative Arts - Such arts are appropriate ways or those of high birth to fill their leaisure, and for those of middle rank to make their fortunes. You shall demonstrate your profiiciency in an art such as ambroidery, lacework, weaving, or similar. You must create at least two items and document their construction. This categort shall be judges in an Arts and Sciences Competition.

Dancing - Dancing was popualr throughout all levels of society. You will befamiliar with this art. You may demonstrate your ability by performing at least three dances of different kinds. You must name theplace and time of each dance and you shall teach at least one of them.

Entertainment - If you would be well regarded you should consider entertaining. You may demonstrate your abilities in this challenging area by performing at two events. You may choose any form of entertainment including song, music, theatre, juggling, storytelling. You may have up to two other people assisting in your performance and your time limit is 5 minutes. This category shall be judged in an Arts and Sciences Competition.

Everyday Life- Here you may document your knowledge of your everyday routines and occurrences, such as, hobbies, past times, religious observances, household duties, community obligations, work, and so forth.

Habitat - This category covers your knowledge of where you live including your home, your land, and the surrounding area, including climate, sources of water, land use, nearby cities and towns. This category will be judged by your documentation of your knowledge.

Food - Food is neccessary for life. Thorough knowledge of this area would be essential. To complete this category you shall document your knowledge of food in your area, including what was available, where it came from, restrictions on food, how it was stored and prepared. You shall include a sample of a menu for a normal day and for a feast. You must also prepare and serve a suitable dish at an event with appropriate documentation. This shall be judged by the Cook's Guild.

Heraldry - Heraldry is important to the order of society, for pageantry and display and for recognition of people and their things. You may demonstrate your knowledge in this area by completing all of the following:*Passing the Pursuivant Extraordinary exam.*Submitting your name and device for registration by the College of Heralds (registration is not required but your group herald must have checked it and sent it upline).*Heralding at least four rounds of fighting over at least two events.

Survival Skills - Life is hard and dangerous. You may demonstrate your ability to defend yourself through any of the following:*Heavy Combat. You must complete four tournaments.*Archery. You must score above 70 in an IKAC shoot.*Rapier Combat. You must complete four tournaments.*Poisoning. You must document your knowledge of poisons and demonstrate your skill by "poisoning" a specifed victim at an event.

Skills and Technology - This category covers those diverse and neccessary skills not covered elsewhere such as jewllery making, herbalism, wood carving, armouring. You must document your techniques and materials. This category will be judged as part of an Arts and Sciences Competition