[Cynnabar] For those wondering what to bring to Wassail...

[Jen Conrad]

Suggestion List of Ready Made Items for SCA Potlucks

( I wrote this years ago, but thought that here would be a good time to 
share it again. LT)

Bread (but not Wonder Bread!) Think of a good crusty loaf, such as 
sourdough, or a hearty multigrain.

Sliced is also a good suggestion as well, unless you plan to bring a 
breadknife and cutting board. Butter for bread.

Cheese. Think of such types as Brie, Swiss, Cheddar, but not American 
cheeze fud slices. But slicing or cutting up into chunks is a Good Idea.

Fresh fruit, such as oranges, grapes, pears, etc. Sliced is also a good 
thing. Soaking fruits such as apples and pears in a bit of diluted lemon 
juice will keep them from turning brown.

Dried fruits, such as figs, apricots, apples, raisins, etc.

Assorted nuts, but bring nutcrackers and pics if you bring them in the 
shell.

A mixed green salad with a simple vinegar and oil dressing. Try the 
spring mix greens, which is probably the closest thing to a period 
“salat”. For the dressing, mix vinegar (red wine vinegar or balsamic) 
with olive oil in a 1 part vinegar to 3 parts oil ratio. Add salt and 
pepper to taste.

Olives, especially if you can get imported ones. But plain black ones 
will do, as well as unstuffed green ones.

Hummus. Not period, but is easily available and seen at many SCA feasts.

Rotisserie chicken. The plain kind, not the BBQ. If you can, cut it up 
beforehand.

Sliced roast beef and salami from the deli counter

These are just a few suggestions that I have for potlucks. With all of 
these suggestions, try to also bring serving gear, such as a plate or 
bowl to set the food in. Also, label your dish, so if you do leave it at 
the site, it can get back to you somehow.


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