Florilegium What's New

Updated file in the FOOD-VEGETABLES section: olives-msg

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:54:46 GMT

olives-msg (61K) 3/ 7/10 Period olives. Processing fresh olives.

Updated files in the FOOD-SWEETS section: hais-msg

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:53:16 GMT

hais-msg (29K) 3/ 7/10 A medieval, Middle East sweet made of dates, bread crumbs, ground nuts, and sugar.

Updated file in the FEASTS section: kitchen-clean-msg

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:51:29 GMT

kitchen-clean-msg (25K) 3/ 7/10 Cleaning the kitchen after an SCA event.

New file in the CRAFTS section: LMM-Repousse-art

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:49:50 GMT

LMM-Repousse-art (12K) 2/21/10 "Leather Mallet Medallion, Repoussé" by Lady Ingeborg bildsbriótr Ulfsdottir.

Updated file in the CRAFTS section: pewter-msg

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:48:33 GMT

pewter-msg (41K) 2/25/10 Pewter in period. References. Sources.

New file in the COMBAT-RAPIER section: rapier-armor-msg

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:25:38 GMT

rapier-armor-msg (25K) 3/ 5/10 Construction of armor for rapier combat.

Updated file in the COMBAT-RAPIER section: fencing-msg

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:24:28 GMT

fencing-msg (57K) 3/ 5/10 SCA rapier combat.

New file in the ACCESSORIES section: Viking-Beads-art

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:22:52 GMT

Viking-Beads-art (8K) 3/ 5/10 "Viking Beads" by Lady Sileas ni Dhomhnaill of Goldenoak.

New file in the ACCESSORIES section: Rubies-Spphrs-art

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:21:14 GMT

Rubies-Spphrs-art (8K) 2/18/10 "Rubies and Sapphires" by Lady Rutilia Fausta.

Updated file in the FOOD-BY-REGION section: fd-France-msg

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:19:10 GMT

fd-France-msg (29K) 2/25/10 Food of medieval France. References.

New file in the PLANTS, HERBS AND SPICES section: P-Gardn-Ideas-art

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:50:37 GMT

P-Gardn-Ideas-art (12K) 2/ 1/10 "Incorporating Period Garden ideas in your garden or encampment" by Metressa Jadwiga Zajaczkowa.

Updated file in the PLANTS, HERBS AND SPICES section: gums-resins-msg

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:48:59 GMT

gums-resins-msg (57K) 2/15/10 Period use of plant gums and resins. Myrrh, mastic, frankincense, camphor.

Updated file in the CULTURES section: London-msg

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:47:09 GMT

London-msg (74K) 2/19/10 Medieval points of interest in and around London.

Updated file in the FOOD-VEGETABLES section: root-veg-msg

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:45:00 GMT

root-veg-msg (131K) 2/27/10 Medieval and period root vegetables.

New file in the COMBAT-RAPIER section: Square-Bucklr-art

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:43:15 GMT

Square-Bucklr-art (8K) 2/ 1/10 "To make a Square Target In the Style of Marozzo or DiGrassi" by Don Tivar Moodragon.

Updated file in the EQUESTRIAN section: horses-msg

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:47:54 GMT

horses-msg (86K) 1/31/10 Medieval horses. Horses in the SCA.

New file in the EQUESTRIAN section: Desen-Y-Horse-art

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:46:48 GMT

Desen-Y-Horse-art (12K) 2/14/10 "Equestrian Games - desensitizing your horse, an intro" by Lady Isabell Winter.

New file in the CLOTHING section: merch-shoes-msg

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 07:18:21 GMT

merch-shoes-msg (29K) 2/20/10 Lists and reviews of period-style shoe makers.

Updated file in the CLOTHING section: shoes-msg

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 07:17:11 GMT

shoes-msg (127K) 2/20/10 Medieval footwear and SCA imitations.

Updated file in the CLOTHING section: raingear-msg

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 07:15:59 GMT

raingear-msg (61K) 2/15/10 Period raingear. waterproofing cloth.

New file in the COMBAT section: Lite-Lg-Hrnss-art

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 07:14:34 GMT

Lite-Lg-Hrnss-art (25K) 1/31/10 "Light Leg Harness: Tube-reinforced Gamboised Cuisses" by Baron Timothy Garagchan o'Leitrim.

Updated file in the TRAVEL section: SCA-transport-msg

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 07:12:09 GMT

SCA-transport-msg (29K) 2/15/10 Typical and unusual SCA vehicles and transportation.

Updated file in the SCA-SOCIOLOGY section: SCA-gays-msg

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 07:10:06 GMT

SCA-gays-msg (16K) 2/15/10 Acceptance of Gays and Lesbians in the SCA.

Updated file in the FOOD-SWEETS section: snow-msg

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 06:39:32 GMT

snow-msg (25K) 2/15/10 “Snow”, a white, creamy confection often served with wafers.

Updated file in the FOOD-MEATS section: whale-meat-msg

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 06:38:04 GMT

whale-meat-msg (12K) 2/ 2/10 Use of whale and porpoise meat in period. Recipes. Substitutions.

New file in the PERSONAL CARE section: Thorns-o-Rose-art

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 06:36:07 GMT

Thorns-o-Rose-art (29K) 2/ 3/10 “Thorns on a Rose - The History and Historical Epidemiology of Syphilis in Renaissance Europe” by THLady Maimuna al-Bukhariyya.

New file in the FOOD-BY-REGION section: fd-Khazaria-art

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 06:33:30 GMT

fd-Khazaria-art (37K) 2/15/10 "Eating patterns in pre 12th Century Khazaria among observant Jews" by Baron Khadir bar Yosef Ha-Kuzari.

Updated file in the FEASTS section: p-menus-msg

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:44:29 GMT

p-menus-msg (70K) 1/31/10 Examples of medieval feast menus.

Updated file in the SCA-STORIES section: Lochac-hist-msg

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:42:37 GMT

Lochac-hist-msg (49K) 1/31/10 History and description of the Kingdom of Lochac. (Australia, New Zealand)

New file in the SCA-STORIES section: Branch-Names-art

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:41:14 GMT

Branch-Names-art (16K) 2/ 9/10 “How branches in the Known World were named“ by Lord Domhnall na Moicheirghe.

Updated file in the FOOD-FRUITS section: presrvd-lemons-msg

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:37:16 GMT

presrvd-lemons-msg(45K) 2/ 2/10 Dried, pickled and salted preserved lemons.

New file in the PERFORMANCE-ARTS section: Sextain-art

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:35:08 GMT

Sextain-art (20K) 2/14/10 "Sextain: Sestina by any other name" by Lady Ingeborg bildrbriótr Ulfsdottir.

New file in the SCA-INC section: Start-a-Group-art

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:34:56 GMT

Start-a-Group-art (16K) 1/12/10 "Forming a New SCA Branch: A Guide to Getting Started" by Maistor Justinos Tekton called Justin.

New file in the SCA-INC section: Grant-of-Arms-art

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:33:17 GMT

Grant-of-Arms-art (8K) 12/26/09 "Stuck in the Middle or, On Being a Grant of Arms Recipient" by HL Hucbald ap Urp, JdL.

Updated file in the CRAFTS section: soapstone-msg

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:30:55 GMT

soapstone-msg (61K) 2/ 2/10 Use of Soapstone in period. Modern sources.

New file in the CRAFTS section: p-asbestos-msg

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:29:35 GMT

p-asbestos-msg (8K) 1/17/10 Period use of asbestos.

Updated file in the PLANTS, HERBS AND SPICES section: merch-spices-msg

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:29:12 GMT

merch-spices-msg (53K) 1/10/10 Spice merchants. Reviews and recommendations

Updated file in the PLANTS, HERBS AND SPICES section: ginger-msg

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:27:45 GMT

ginger-msg (18K) 11/29/09 Period use of the spice ginger.

New file in the ACCESSORIES section: Diamonds-art

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:24:45 GMT

Diamonds-art (6K) 1/22/10 "Diamonds - Rare and Precious" by Lady Rutilia Fausta.

New file in the RELIGION section: Cult-Vir-Mary-art

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:21:38 GMT

Cult-Vir-Mary-art (43K) 1/ 3/10 "The Cult of the Virgin Mary" by Lady Dominica de Zeragoza.

Updated file in the STRUCTURES section: yurts-msg

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 02:29:31 GMT

yurts-msg (100K) 12/26/09 Round Mongol tents also called gers.

Updated file in the PERSONAL CARE section: bruise-cream-msg

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 02:28:05 GMT

bruise-cream-msg (18K) 1/23/10 Period and SCA bruise creams.

Updated file in the FOOD-FRUITS section: fruit-quinces-msg

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 02:26:26 GMT

fruit-quinces-msg(119K) 1/ 7/10 Period uses and recipes for quinces.

New file in the ACCESSORIES section: jwlry-sup-lws-art

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 02:24:35 GMT

jwlry-sup-lws-art (8K) 1/ 2/10 "Period Sumptuary Laws" by Lady Rutilia Fausta.

Updated file in the FEASTS section: Perf-P-Feast-msg

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:19:15 GMT

Perf-P-Feast-msg (40K) 11/28/09 "Perfectly Period Feast" cooked by Mistress Crystal of the Westermark. A medieval feast, with atmosphere, 'done right'.

New files in the FEASTS section: Italian-Feast-art

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:17:03 GMT

Italian-Feast-art (20K) 1/10/10 An Italian-themed feast at the Pounce VIII event by Mistress Helewyse de Birkestad.

New file in the FEASTS section: Icelandic-Fst-art

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:15:45 GMT

Icelandic-Fst-art (15K) 12/ 4/09 An Icelandic feast cooked by Master Adamantius for the Barony of An Dubhaigeainn.

Updated file in the FEASTS section: hot-weth-fsts-msg

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:14:43 GMT

hot-weth-fsts-msg (8K) 12/ 4/09 Ideas and menus for hot weather feasts.

New file in the FEASTS section: feast-seatng-msg

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:13:28 GMT

feast-seatng-msg (6K) 11/28/09 Comments on seating at feasts. Seating charts.

Updated file in the FEASTS section: feast-ideas-msg

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:12:18 GMT

feast-ideas-msg (76K) 12/26/09 Ideas for SCA feasts.

Updated file in the CULTURES section: Sicily-msg

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 05:23:11 GMT

Sicily-msg (14K) 1/10/10 Period Sicily. Culture, history, food.

Updated file in the CULTURES section: Ireland-msg

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 05:22:02 GMT

Ireland-msg (76K) 1/10/10 Irish culture, dress. Points of interest.

New file in the CRAFTS section: Mkng-Charcoal-art

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 05:20:31 GMT

Mkng-Charcoal-art (20K) 1/ 2/10 "Making Charcoal" by Viscount Sir Corin Anderson (KSCA, OP).

New file in the CRAFTS section: Cast-Wax-Seal-art

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 05:18:48 GMT

Cast-Wax-Seal-art (8K) 1/10/10 "Pewter Casting for a Wax Seal" by HL Hucbald ap Urp, JdL.

Updated file in the FOOD-MEATS section: sausage-makng-msg

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 05:16:23 GMT

sausage-makng-msg (71K) 12/26/09 Sausage making techniques. Supplies.

New file in the INFO section: updated-files-2008

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:44:48 GMT

Updated INFO section: updated-files

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:42:41 GMT

Updated master filelist, filelist-list

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:41:40 GMT

Updated file in the FOOD-SWEETS section: chocolate-msg

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:09:36 GMT

chocolate-msg (164K) 12/18/09 History and description of early chocolate.

New file in the TEXTILE-ARTS section: Stick-Weaving-art

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:08:05 GMT

Stick-Weaving-art (8K) 12/14/09 "Weft Faced (aka Stick) Weaving" by Lady AElfgifu Falkenglen.

Moved file from NICOLAA'S FILES to LIFE-STEPS section: p-marriage-art

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 02:10:40 GMT

Persona article on marriage in period by Mistress Nicolaa de Bracton of Leicester.

New file in the CLOTHING section: Fabric-Buttns-art

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 02:04:28 GMT

Fabric-Buttns-art (14K) 12/19/09 "Medieval Fabric Buttons" by Mistress Laurellen de Brandevin OL.

Updated file in the CLOTHING section: cl-Spain-msg

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 02:02:46 GMT

cl-Spain-msg (22K) 12/22/09 Clothing of Medieval Spain.

Moved file from NICOLAA'S FILES to CLOTHING: cl-13th-fem-art

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 02:01:28 GMT

cl-13th-fem-art (17K) 12/26/09 "A Brief Critical Look at Women's Thirteenth Century Dress"

Updated file in the ANIMALS section: fishing-msg

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 03:54:28 GMT

fishing-msg (33K) 12/26/09 Medieval fishing. Fish ponds.

Updated file in the COMMERCE section: commerce-msg

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 03:52:43 GMT

commerce-msg (67K) 12/25/09 Commerce and trade in period.

Updated file in the ENTERTAINMENT section: sports-msg

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 03:51:07 GMT

sports-msg (49K) 12/13/09 Medieval sports.

New file in the DISABILTIES section: Diabetes-SCA-art

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 03:49:40 GMT

Diabetes-SCA-art (20K) 12/22/09 "Surviving Diabetes in the SCA" by Forester Padraig MacRaighne and THL Geniveve Rose D'Glendalough (called GenRose).

Updated file in the FOOD section: pasta-stufed-msg

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 07:13:44 GMT

pasta-stufed-msg (43K) 12/ 7/09 Period stuffed pasta dishes. Ravioli.

Updated file in the FOOD section: breakfast-msg

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 07:12:13 GMT

breakfast-msg (106K) 12/18/09 What's for breakfast? SCA and period.

Updated file in the CULTURES section: Russia-msg

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 07:10:39 GMT

Russia-msg (78K) 12/19/09 Russian and Kievian Culture and language.

Updated file in the SCA-EVENT-PLANNING section: waterbearing-msg

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:47:08 GMT

waterbearing-msg (76K) 12/10/09 Water and beverage distribution at events.

New file in the BEVERAGES section: fruit-wines-msg

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:45:31 GMT

fruit-wines-msg (26K) 12/10/09 Non-grape fruit wines.

Updated file in the BEVERAGES section: wine-msg

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:42:04 GMT

wine-msg (143K) 12/10/09 Medieval wines.

Updated file in the SCA-STORIES section: Oertha-hist-msg

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:40:46 GMT

Oertha-hist-msg (12K) 12/13/09 Histories of the Principality of Oertha.

Updated file in the FOOD-MEATS section: shrimp-msg

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:53:41 GMT

shrimp-msg (24K) 12/ 7/09 Medieval shrimp recipes.

New file in the FOOD-MEATS section: spit-roasting-msg

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:52:17 GMT

spit-roasting-msg (20K) 12/ 7/09 Period spit roasting of meats. Recipes.

Updated file in the FOOD-MEATS section: ham-msg

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:50:33 GMT

ham-msg (61K) 12/ 6/09 Period ham. Modern sources. Recipes.

New file in the STRUCTURES section: Select-a-Tent-art

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:48:31 GMT

Select-a-Tent-art (20K) 10/31/09 "Selecting A Tent For SCA Camping" by Amr ibn Majid al-Bakri al-Amra.

Updated file in the FOOD-VEGETABLES section: leeks-msg

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:45:54 GMT

leeks-msg (33K) 12/10/09 Recipes for dishes using leeks.

Updated files in the FOOD section: vinegar-msg

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:50:40 GMT

vinegar-msg (110K) 12/ 5/09 Vinegar in period. Making vinegar.

Updated files in the FOOD section: compost-msg

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:49:26 GMT

compost-msg (88K) 12/ 1/09 A pickled food of fruits and vegetables.

Updated file in the FOOD section: butter-msg

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:48:11 GMT

butter-msg (180K) 11/30/09 Period butter. Making butter. Butter churns.

Updated file in the SCA-INC section: fundraising-msg

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:46:47 GMT

fundraising-msg (55K) 11/29/09 Fundraising ideas for SCA groups.

New file in the FOOD-FRUITS section: persimmons-msg

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:44:31 GMT

persimmons-msg (15K) 11/27/09 Eating persimmons. Recipes. Where grown.

New file in the ENTERTAINMENT section: Helga-Ball-msg

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:09:57 GMT

Helga-Ball-msg (10K) 12/ 3/09 Helga ball is a Ladies Only game combining aspects of soccer, rugby and wrestling.

New file in the ENTERTAINMENT section: Golf-Med-Era-art

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:08:14 GMT

Golf-Med-Era-art (33K) 12/ 3/09 "The Royal and Ancient Sport - Golf in the Medieval Era" by Baron Giles Leabrook.

Updated file in the BEVERAGES section: cordials-msg

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:06:15 GMT

cordials-msg (157K) 12/ 1/09 Period cordials and liqueurs. SCA creations.

New file in the TIME section: Time-Keeping-art

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:04:06 GMT

Time-Keeping-art (41K) 11/24/09 "A Brief History of Time Keeping" by Viscount Sir Corin Anderson (KSCA, OP).

New file in the SCA-SOCIOLOGY section: Smalls-art

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:01:55 GMT

Smalls-art (10K) 11/28/09 "'Smalls' in period: children or underwear?" by Lady Wenyeva atte grene.

Updated file in the CLOTHING section: cl-Norse-msg

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 07:59:30 GMT

cl-Norse-msg (12K) 11/28/08 Clothing of the Norse. Viking clothing.

Updated file in the SCA-STORIES section: SCA-hist3-msg

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 01:24:16 GMT

SCA-hist3-msg (193K) 11/22/09 Msgs on the history of the SCA until 11/09.

Updated file in the RELIGION section: pilgrimages-msg

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 01:22:14 GMT

pilgrimages-msg (24K) 10/25/09 Medieval pilgrimages and pilgrims.

New files in the DISABILTIES section: Sign-Language-bib

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 01:20:41 GMT

Sign-Language-bib (12K) 11/ 1/09 "An Annotated Bibliography on Monastic Sign Lexicons (MSL), Finger Alphabets and Mnemonics" by Lady Ásfríðr Ulfvíðardóttir.

New file in the PEOPLE AND PLACES section: Copernicus-art

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 01:18:33 GMT

Copernicus-art (8K) 11/10/09 "Copernicus: Scientific and Planetary Revolutions" by Lord James Northfolke.

New file in the FOOD section: DYKIP-Startrs-art

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:57:47 GMT

DYKIP-Startrs-art (16K) 10/31/09 "Did You Know its Period? Part 6: Starters and Appetizers" by HL Rowan Houndskeeper.

Updated file in the FOOD section: broths-msg

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:56:26 GMT

broths-msg (90K) 10/30/09 Broths in period recipes. Substitutions.

New file in the PERFORMANCE-ARTS section: Sephrdc-music-msg

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:54:41 GMT

Sephrdc-music-msg (6K) 9/19/09 Period music of the Sephardic Jews.

New file in the FOOD-BOOKS section: Messisbugo-rev

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:52:12 GMT

Messisbugo-rev (6K) 11/15/09 A review of Charles Potter's translation of Messisbugo by Raphaella DiContini.

Updated file in the FOOD-BY-REGION section: fd-Germany

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:50:04 GMT

fd-Germany-msg (132K) 10/25/09 Medieval and Period German food. Cookbooks.

Updated file in the FEASTS section: kit-jobs-titls-msg

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:58:25 GMT

kit-job-titls-msg (20K) 9/ 9/09 Medieval kitchen job titles.

New file in the FEASTS section: German-Fst-OC-art

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:56:42 GMT

German-Fst-OC-art (22K) 9/26/09 German feast for the Outlands Crown Tournament from "Ein New Kochbuck", 1581 by Catrin von Berlin (Gwen Cat).

New file in the FEASTS section: Fd-Service-MA-art

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:54:51 GMT

Fd-Service-MA-art (12K) 9/19/09 "Practical Foodservice in the Middle Ages" by THLady Avelyn Grene.

Updated file in the CELEBRATIONS AND EVENTS section: holidays-msg

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:53:08 GMT

holidays-msg (68K) 10/25/09 Halloween, Samhain, other Medieval holidays.

Updated file in the CLOTHING section: raingear-msg

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:51:00 GMT

raingear-msg (50K) 10/18/09 Period raingear. waterproofing cloth.

Updated file in the SCA-STORIES section: placenames2-msg

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:11:55 GMT

placenames2-msg (96K) 10/25/09 More origins and meanings of SCA placenames.

Updated file in the SCA-EVENT-PLANNING section: evnt-stewards-msg

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:07:42 GMT

evnt-stewards-msg (48K) 10/25/09 Suggestions for event stewards. (autocrats)

Updated file in the CULTURES section: Picts-msg

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:05:16 GMT

Picts-msg (10K) 10/25/09 Info. on the Picts. Name sources.

New file in the FOOD-BOOKS section: Nathnls-Nutmeg-rev

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:02:47 GMT

Nathnls-Nutmeg-rev (4K) 11/ 1/09 A Review of "Nathaniel's Nutmeg" by Johnnae llyn Lewis, CE.

New file in the NEWCOMERS section: crash-space-msg

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:51:41 GMT

'crash-space etiquette' for both the traveler and the crash-space provider.

Updated files in the FOOD-VEGETABLES section: Cucumbers-Hst-art

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:49:02 GMT

Cucumbers-Hst-art (20K) 10/16/09 "Medieval and Ancient History of the Cucumber" by Ian of Oertha.

Updated file in the BEVERAGES section: bev-distilled-msg

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:46:31 GMT

bev-distilled-msg(142K) 10/25/09 Medieval distilled beverages. Distilling.

Updated file in the PLANTS, HERBS AND SPICES section: nutmeg-mace-msg

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:44:54 GMT

nutmeg-mace-msg (20K) 10/11/09 Info on the spices nutmeg and mace.

Updated file in the PERSONAL CARE section: mirrors-msg

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:43:08 GMT

mirrors-msg (16K) 10/11/09 Period mirrors. Mirror cases. Construction.

New file in the NEWCOMERS section: Choose-a-Name-art

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:58:14 GMT

Choose-a-Name-art (12K) 10/ 3/09 "Choosing a Society Name: Hints for Newcomers" by Dietmar Reinhart von Straubing and Malachias von Morgenstern.

New file in the CULTURES section: AS-Salt-Extn-art

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:56:21 GMT

AS-Salt-Extn-art (8K) 9/26/09 "Common Salt Extraction in Anglo-Saxon England" by Melanie Wilson.

Updated file in the CULTURES section: Italy-msg

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:55:01 GMT

Italy-msg (32K) 10/ 3/09 Italian culture, families. Medieval P.o.I.

Updated file in the CRAFTS section: frescoes-msg

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:52:01 GMT

frescoes-msg (18K) 10/11/09 Creating frescoes. Painted stonework.

New file in the DANCE section: G-Peasnt-Dnce-art

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:46:51 GMT

G-Peasnt-Dnce-art (18K) 10/ 8/09 "16th Century German Peasant Dance from Period Woodcuts - Two Dances from the Beham Brothers" by Viscountess Elisa von Sophey.

Updated file in the UNCATALOGUED section:

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:30:13 GMT

alchemy-msg (48K) 1/27/06 Alchemy philosophy, medieval chemistry.

Updated file in the FOOD section: pasta-msg

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:27:22 GMT

pasta-msg (194K) 10/14/09 Period pasta. Period references. Recipes.

New file in the CHILDREN section: feedng-tddlers-msg

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:25:41 GMT

feedng-tddlrs-msg (10K) 9/28/09 Feeding toddlers at SCA events.

New file in the FOOD-FRUITS section: Strawberries-art

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:33:45 GMT

Strawberries-art (14K) 9/ 5/09 "Strawberrie Season" by Johnnae llyn Lewis, CE

New file in the FOOD-FRUITS section: peaches-msg

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:30:30 GMT

peaches-msg (24K) 9/ 9/09 Medieval peaches and peach recipes.

Updated file in the FOOD-FRUITS section: fruits-msg

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:28:37 GMT

fruits-msg (106K) 9/ 9/09 Medieval fruits and fruit dishes. Recipes.

Updated file in the CELEBRATIONS section: cookg-classes-msg

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:26:22 GMT

cookg-classes-msg (20K) 9/28/09 Teaching and running cooking classes.

Updated file in the STRUCTURES section: castles-msg

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:12:31 GMT

castles-msg (36K) 9/22/09 Medieval castles and fortifications.

New file in the FOOD section: cheese-soups-msg

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:09:23 GMT

cheese-soups-msg (24K) 9/26/09 Period cheese soups. Recipes.

Updated file in the FOOD-BY-REGION section: fd-Italy-msg

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 04:59:35 GMT

fd-Italy-msg (52K) 9/ 7/09 Period Italian food. Cookbooks.

Updated file in the PLANTS, HERBS AND SPICES section: 15-16C-Flowrs-art

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 04:56:56 GMT

15-16C-Flowrs-art (8K) 9/15/09 "Floral Arrangements of the 15th and 16th Century" by Senora Dorothea Manuela Ponce.

Updated file in the FOOD-BREADS section: bread-stuffed-msg

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 04:54:06 GMT

bread-stuffed-msg (44K) 9/ 7/09 Period stuffed bread. Rastons. Recipes.

New file in the HOME, SWEET HOME section: Fire-Starting-art

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 04:51:46 GMT

Fire-Starting-art (14K) 9/ 3/09 "Period fire starting and Archimedes Death Ray" by Viscount Sir Corin Anderson.

Updated file in the SCA-STORIES section: Drach-hist-msg

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 04:49:02 GMT

Drach-hist-msg (24K) 9/ 7/09 Histories of the Kingdom of Drachenwald.

Updated file in the FOOD-CONDIMENTS section: mustard-msg

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:31:44 GMT

mustard-msg (162K) 9/ 9/09 Mustard seed in period. sauces. recipes.

New file in the DISABILITIES section: Deaf-History-bib

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:30:01 GMT

Deaf-History-bib (12K) 9/11/09 "A Preliminary Bibliography of Deaf History before 1600 CE." by Lady Ásfríðr Ulfvíðardóttir.

Updated file in the DISABILITIES section: disabilities-msg

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:28:36 GMT

disabilities-msg (104K) 9/ 7/09 Disabilities in the SCA and period, hiding wheelchairs, SCA sign language.

Updated file in the EDUCATION section: teaching-msg

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:27:11 GMT

teaching-msg (26K) 9/ 9/09 Teaching in the SCA and in persona.

Updated file in the FOOD-VEGETABLES: onions-msg

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:25:46 GMT

onions-msg (64K) 9/ 5/09 Period onions. Scallions, shallots. recipes.

New file in the NEWCOMERS section: SCA-Households-art

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 06:43:15 GMT

SCA-Housholds-art (10K) 8/31/09 "Introduction to SCA Households" by Maistor Justinos Tekton called Justin.

Updated file in the FOOD section: pies-msg

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 06:41:03 GMT

pies-msg (178K) 9/ 6/09 Period pie crusts, meat and fruit pies.

Updated file in the CLOTHING section: cl-Italy-msg

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 06:39:38 GMT

cl-Italy-msg (12K) 8/22/09 Clothing of medieval and Renaissance Italy.

Updated file in the TEXTILE-ARTS section: beadwork-msg

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 06:38:02 GMT

beadwork-msg (36K) 9/ 6/09 Beadwork on clothing. Bead types, sources.

New file in the TEXTILE ARTS section: Int-Dyeing-FC-art

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 06:36:50 GMT

Int-Dyeing-FC-art (8K) 8/24/09 "Introduction to Dyeing: Food Coloring"
by Mistress Alienor Fitzhenry, OL.

New file in the FOOD-UTENSILS section: dough-contain-msg

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:09:53 GMT

dough-contain-msg (90K) 9/ 6/09 Dough as the baking container. Free-standing pie crusts. Coffins, Coffyns.

Updated file in the EDUCATION section: languages-msg

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:08:06 GMT

languages-msg (88K) 9/ 5/09 Sources for learning Anglo-Saxon, Latin.

Updated files in the FOOD-BREAD section: oatcakes-msg

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:16:13 GMT

oakcakes-msg (28K) 9/ 5/09 Period oatcakes.

Updated file in the FOOD-MEATS section: marrow-msg

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:14:46 GMT

marrow-msg (30K) 9/ 5/09 Getting bone marrow. Recipes with marrow. (was previously in the FOOD section)

New file in the FEASTS section: KT-mandolin-msg

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:12:00 GMT

KT-mandolins-msg (10K) 9/ 5/09 Kitchen Tools - Mandolins. History and use of the mandolin slicer. Reviews.

Updated file in the FEASTS section: high-alt-ckng-msg

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:09:57 GMT

high-alt-ckng-msg (10K) 9/ 5/09 Cooking medieval food and feasts at high altitudes.

Updated file in the CRAFTS section: glasswork-msg

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:07:16 GMT

glasswork-msg (74K) 8/31/09 Stained glass, glass etching. glassblowing.

New file in the FOOD-UTENSILS section: potry-utn-care-msg

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 02:01:04 GMT

potry-utn-care-msg (6K) 8/18/09 Care of pottery cooking utensils.

New file in the FOOD-UTENSILS section: cppr-utn-care-msg

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 01:59:59 GMT

cppr-utn-care-msg (10K) 8/21/09 Care and cleaning of copper utensils.

Updated file in the FOOD-FRUITS section: berries-msg

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 01:58:30 GMT

berries-msg (88K) 8/17/09 Period berries and berry recipes.

Updated file in the FOOD section: soup-msg

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 01:56:32 GMT

soup-msg (120K) 8/29/09 Medieval soups. Cooking soups at events. recipes.

Updated file in the FOOD section: dairy-prod-msg

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 01:55:10 GMT

dairy-prod-msg (116K) 8/17/09 Dairy products. milk, butter, curds, cream.

Updated file in the FOOD section: chestnuts-msg

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 01:53:58 GMT

chestnuts-msg (38K) 8/17/09 Medieval harvesting and use of chestnuts. Roasting. Recipes.

Updated file in the ANIMALS section: rabbits-msg

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:24:49 GMT

rabbits-msg (22K) 8/20/09 Medieval rabbits. As pets and food.

New file in the CELEBRATIONS & EVENTS section: SC-Estrela-09-msg

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:23:01 GMT

SC-Estrela-09-msg (8K) 8/20/09 The Siege Cooking Contest at the Estrella War in 2009.

New file in the DISABILITIES section: Sign-Lang-Wed-art

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:20:26 GMT

Sign-Lang-Wed-art (12K) 8/28/09 "Wedding Vows Performed in 'Sign Language', and Signs in Other Ceremonies" by Lady Ásfríðr Ulfvíðardóttir.

New file in the EQUESTRIAN section: Hors-Gme-Eqmt-art

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:14:59 GMT

Hors-Gme-Eqmt-art (18K) 8/16/09 "Equipment for Equestrian Games" by Lady Lyonet Lamoureux.

New file in the SCA-INC section: SCA-oaths-msg

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:11:32 GMT

SCA-oaths-msg (20K) 8/ 9/09 Swearing oaths in the SCA. Peerage and Officer oaths.

Updated file in the SCA-STORIES section: West-hist-msg

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:09:33 GMT

West-hist-msg (52K) 8/16/09 Histories of the West Kingdom.

Removed file from CHILDREN section: SG-SCA-Youth-art

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 04:35:57 GMT

This article removed by request of the author. Personally, I thought it was a good article detailing some worst-case things that teenagers should be careful of, whether at an SCA event, school or church outing I commend the author for her bravery in bringing several distasteful subjects to the surface where it can be examined and dealt with -Stefan

Updated file in the PLANTS, HERBS AND SPICES section: ginger-msg

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 04:03:45 GMT

ginger-msg (18K) 8/10/09 Period use of the spice ginger.

New file in the PENNSIC section:

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 03:59:01 GMT

P-Sanitation-art (18K) 8/13/09 "Pennsic Sanitation for the Compleat Idiot" by Qatagin-u Jajiradai (called Master Jaji)

Updated file in the FOOD-VEGETABLES section:

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 03:57:30 GMT

cucumbers-msg (24K) 8/10/09 Medieval and period cucumbers. Recipes.

New file in the FOOD-UTENSILS section: eating-plates-msg

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 03:56:04 GMT

eating-plates-msg (18K) 7/25/09 Period eating plates. Roundels.

Updated files in the CELEBRATIONS AND EVENTS section: siege-cooking-msg

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 03:53:53 GMT

siege-cooking-msg (34K) 8/ 9/09 A cooking contest where teams are given min. time, ingredients to create a meal.

New file in the HOME, SWEET HOME section: leather-boxes-bib

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:09:51 GMT

leather-boxes-bib (12K) 7/28/09 A bibliography on leather boxes and leather-covered boxes by Master Magnus Malleus, OL.

Updated file in the HOME, SWEET HOME section: torches-msg

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:08:06 GMT

torches-msg (28K) 8/ 9/09 Medieval torches.

New file in the FEASTS section: Food-Safety-art

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:05:58 GMT

Food-Safety-art (12K) 7/27/09 "Food Safety in the SCA" by Lady Avelyn Grene.

New file in the COMMERCE section: Chndler-Guild-art

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:03:43 GMT

Chndler-Guild-art (12K) 8/ 8/09 "A Brief History of the Worshipful Company of Waxchandlers, London from the 13th to 17th Centuries" by Lady Kate the Candelmaker.

New file in the TEXTILE-ARTS section: Bg-Tab-Weavng-art

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:00:53 GMT

Bg-Tab-Weavng-art (20K) 7/29/09 "Beginning Tablet Weaving" by Eve the Just.

New file in the FOOD-SWEETS section: Custard-Tarts-art

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:58:10 GMT

Custard-Tarts-art (42K) 7/18/09 "The Great Custard Tart Caper" by Baroness Jehanne de Huguenin, OP.

New file in the EQUESTRIAN section: Horse-Games-art

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:56:10 GMT

Horse-Games-art (26K) 7/25/09 "Equestrian Games" by Lady Lyonet Lamoureux.

New file in the CLOTHING section: QD-Trunk-Hose-art

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 04:16:16 GMT

QD-Trunk-hose-art (8K) 7/19/09 "Quick and Dirty Trunk Hose" by Don Tivar Moodragon.

New file in the BEVERAGES section: Warm-Beere-art

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 04:13:38 GMT

Warm-Beere-art (6K) 7/23/09 "An aside— on Beer and English Customs" by THL Johnnae llyn Lewis.

Updated file in the FOOD-VEGETABLES section: sauerkraut-msg

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 04:11:31 GMT

sauerkraut-msg (44K) 6/21/09 Period sauerkraut and pickled cabbage.

Updated file in the FOOD-VEGETABLES section: gourds-msg

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 04:10:03 GMT

gourds-msg (114K) 7/15/09 Gourds, pumpkins, squash. Recipes.

Updated file in the FOOD-VEGETABLES section: beets-msg

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 04:08:51 GMT

beets-msg (130K) 2/ 8/08 Period beet roots and beet greens. Recipes.

Updated file in the FEASTS section: picnic-feasts-msg

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:43:00 GMT

picnic-feasts-msg (22K) 7/16/09 Ideas for light, picnic style feasts.

Updated file in the FEASTS section: dayboards-msg

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:41:44 GMT

dayboards-msg (68K) 6/27/09 SCA dayboards, middle-of-the-day meals.

Updated file in the RELIGION section: relics-msg

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:40:23 GMT

relics-msg (22K) 7/16/09 Use of religious relics in period.

Updated file in the FOOD section: finger-foods-msg

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:56:27 GMT

finger-foods-msg (26K) 7/ 5/09 Ideas for finger foods at feasts and events.

New file in the FOOD section: DYKIP-Pies-art

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:52:34 GMT

DYKIP-Pies-art (16K) 7/ 5/09 "Did You Know its Period? Part 5: Simple Simon's Pies" by HL Rowan Houndskeeper.

New file in the FOOD section: DYKIP-Frid-Fd-art

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:51:24 GMT

DYKIP-Frid-Fd-art (18K) 7/ 4/09 "Did You Know its Period? Part 4: Fried Foods" by HL Rowan Houndskeeper.

Updated file in the FOOD-MEATS section: p-marinating-msg

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:49:30 GMT

p-marinating-msg (12K) 7/16/09 Period marinating of meats.

Updated file in the FOOD-MEATS section: ham-msg

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:48:27 GMT

ham-msg (58K) 6/27/09 Period ham. Modern sources. Recipes.

Updated file in the SCA-STORIES section: SCA-in-books-msg

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:46:51 GMT

SCA-in-books-msg (48K) 7/ 7/09 Mentions of the SCA in books and magazines.

New file in the SCA-INC section: Award-Trivia-art

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:45:58 GMT

Award-Trivia-art (10K) 7/ 3/09 "Award Trivia" by Pursuivant Domhnall na Moicheirghe.

New file in the PEOPLE section: Machiavelli-art

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:44:01 GMT

Machiavelli-art (14K) 6/25/09 "On Niccolò Machiavelli and His Tradition" by James Northfolke.

Updated file in the FOOD-BREADS section: brd-manchets-msg

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:41:19 GMT

brd-manchets-msg (52K) 6/12/09 Small bread loaves of the finest white flour

Updated file in the CULTURES section: Iceland-msg

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:39:14 GMT

Iceland-msg (34K) 6/25/09 History and culture of Iceland.

Updated file in the SCRIBAL ARTS section: inks-msg

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 03:09:18 GMT

inks-msg (50K) 6/25/09 Period and SCA inks for calligraphy.

Updated file in the SCA-Camping section: camp-showers-msg

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 03:07:50 GMT

camp-showers-msg (30K) 6/22/09 Camp shower ideas for outside SCA events.

Updated file in the HOME, SWEET HOME section: chairs-msg

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 03:06:02 GMT

chairs-msg (56K) 6/22/09 Medieval and SCA chairs.

New file in the CLOTHING section: dagging-art

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 03:04:17 GMT

dagging-art (10K) 6/19/09 "Dag on It!" by THL Giles fitz Alan.

New file in the EQUESTRIAN section: Horse-Barding-art

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:39:34 GMT

Horse-Barding-art (14K) 6/29/09 "Introduction to Horse Barding" by Lady Lyonet Lamoureux.

New file in the EQUESTRIAN section: Int-Equestran-art

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:37:59 GMT

Int-Equestran-art (10K) 6/29/09 "Introduction to Equestrian Activities in the SCA" by Lady Lyonet Lamoureux.

New area created: EQUESTRIAN

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:35:13 GMT

A new area has been created in the Florilegium for equestrian activities in the SCA and medieval history items having to do with the horse.

New file in the DANCE section: The-Pavan-art

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 05:58:53 GMT

The-Pavan-art (16K) 6/19/09 "A Brief Study of the Pavan" by THL Michaela de La Chesnaye des Bois.

Updated file in the DANCE section: dance-msg

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 05:57:36 GMT

dance-msg (166K) 6/27/09 SCA and period dancing.

Updated files in the BEVERAGES section: beverages-NA-msg

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 05:55:58 GMT

beverages-NA-msg (106K) 6/25/09 Non-alcoholic beverages.

New file in the FOOD-UTENSILS section: amphoras-msg

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 05:54:20 GMT

amphoras-msg (6K) 6/16/09 Conical clay storage containers used in Classical times and into the Middle Ages.

Updated file in the CHILDREN section dolls-msg

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 05:49:57 GMT

dolls-msg (20K) 6/25/09 Medieval fashion and toy dolls.

Updated file in the SCA-STORIES section: Middle-hist-msg

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:39:02 GMT

Middle-hist-msg (46K) 6/12/09 Histories of the Middle Kingdom.

Updated file in the CHILDREN section: pregnancy-msg

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:37:20 GMT

pregnancy-msg (12K) 6/17/09 Pregnancy in period. Handling it in the SCA.

New file in the CHILDREN section: SG-SCA-Youth-art

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:36:19 GMT

SG-SCA-Youth-art (10K) 6/22/09 "Survival Guide for an SCA Youth" by Lady Gormlaith Bebbin Kathleen HRothgarsdottir (Kitty).

Updated file in the FOOD-FRUITS section: apples-msg

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:34:12 GMT

apples-msg (114K) 6/17/09 Period apples and apple recipes.

Updated file in the FOOD section: rec-tim-pray-msg

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:55:00 GMT

rec-tim-pray-msg (32K) 6/18/09 Period recipes using prayers for timing.

Updated file in the FOOD section: cook-ovr-fire-msg

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:53:53 GMT

cook-ovr-fire-msg (68K) 6/ 8/09 Cooking over open fires. Outdoor feasts.

Updated file in the FOOD section: puddings-msg

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:52:20 GMT

puddings-msg (94K) 6/21/09 Medieval puddings. Recipes. Custards.

Updated file in the FOOD section: canning-msg

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:51:14 GMT

canning-msg (52K) 6/17/09 Use of canning in the SCA. Directions.

New file in the FOOD section: DYKIP-Sweets-art

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:50:01 GMT

DYKIP-Sweets-art (18K) 6/11/09 "Did You Know its Period? Part 3: Satisfying Your Sweet Tooth" by HL Rowan Houndskeeper.

Updated file in the CRAFTS section: basketweaving-msg

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:48:37 GMT

basketweaving-msg (24K) 6/12/09 Medieval basketweaving.

New files in the FOOD-MEATS section: Meat-wo-Refrg-art

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:27:38 GMT

Meat-wo-Refrg-art (42K) 6/ 4/09 "Preserving Meat without Refrigeration" by THL Giles fitz Alan

Updated file in the FOOD-MEATS section: seafood-msg

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:25:58 GMT

seafood-msg (116K) 6/ 7/09 Medieval non-fish seafood. Recipes.

New files in the FOOD-MEATS section: chicken-legs-msg

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:24:35 GMT

chicken-legs-msg (8K) 5/14/09 Period dishes using (inexpensive) chicken legs

Updated file in the FOOD-MEATS section: fish-pies-msg

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:23:23 GMT

fish-pies-msg (20K) 6/ 8/09 Period fish pies. Recipes.

New files in the FOOD-SWEETS section: fruitcakes-msg

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:21:33 GMT

fruitcakes-msg (38K) 6/12/09 Period fruitcakes. Recipes.

New file in the FOOD-VEGETABLES section: rhubarb-msg

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:01:56 GMT

rhubarb-msg (14K) 6/ 7/09 Medieval uses of rhubarb.

Updated file in the COMBAT section: armorers-list

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 03:59:40 GMT

armorers-lst (80K) 6/12/09 List of and reviews of SCA armorers.

Updated file in the ARCHERY section: archery-books-msg

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 03:58:07 GMT

archery-books-msg (10K) 5/ 9/09 Books on archery. Book reviews.

Updated file in the CRAFTS section: lapidary-msg

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:40:55 GMT

lapidary-msg (68K) 6/ 9/09 Period and SCA gemstone cutting.

New file in the HERALDRY section: pentagrams-msg

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:38:51 GMT

pentagrams-msg (26K) 6/10/09 The case for and against allowing pentagrams in SCA heraldry. It's history within the SCA

Updated file in the PLANTS, HERBS AND SPICES section: rue-msg

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:37:00 GMT

rue-msg (40K) 6/ 7/09 Medieval uses of the herb "rue". Cautions.

New file in the PLANTS, HERBS AND SPICES section: sorrel-msg

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:35:45 GMT

sorrel-msg (16K) 6/ 5/09 Medieval uses of sorrel. Recipes.

Updated file in the CULTURES section: Europe-msg

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:29:45 GMT

Europe-msg (16K) 5/17/09 Medieval points of interest in Europe.

New File in the FOOD section: DYKIP-Veg-Frt-art

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 07:31:54 GMT

DYKIP-Veg-Frt-art (14K) 6/ 2/09 "Did You Know It's Period? Part 2 - Vegetables and Fruits" by HL Rowan Houndskeeper.

New File in the FOOD section: DYKIP-Food-art

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 07:30:41 GMT

DYKIP-Food-art (10K) 5/29/09 "Did You Know It's Period? - Modern Medieval Food" by HL Rowan Houndskeeper.

New file in the HOME, SWEET HOME section: Med-Lighting-art

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 07:28:46 GMT

Med-Lighting-art (18K) 6/ 3/09 "See What You're Eating: A how-to guide to Period (600 CE - 1600 CE) lighting for the feast table" by Master Bedwyr Danwyn.

Updated file in the RELIGION section: Lent-msg

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 07:24:00 GMT

Lent-msg (16K) 5/ 9/09 Medieval Lenten practices and restrictions.

New file in the SCRIBAL ARTS section: A-Period-PDA-art

Sun, 24 May 2009 02:03:48 GMT

A-Period-PDA-art (6K) 5/ 1/09 "A Period PDA" by James Northfolke. The table-book.

New file in the PERSONAL CARE section: Birth-Control-art

Sun, 24 May 2009 02:00:56 GMT

Birth control methods of the Medieval and Renaissance by THLady Maimuna al-Bukhariyya.

Updated file in the FOOD-SWEETS section: bread-pudding-msg

Sun, 24 May 2009 01:58:07 GMT

bread-pudding-msg (16K) 5/ 9/09 Period bread pudding.

New file in the BEVERAGES section: Vintng-Proces-art

Mon, 18 May 2009 02:57:14 GMT

Vintng-Proces-art (30K) 4/12/09 "A Vineyard Experiment - Appendix 2: Winemaking, a personal experience." by Baron Damon Hroarsson.

New file in the BEVERAGES section: Vintng-Tools-art

Mon, 18 May 2009 02:55:17 GMT

Vintng-Tools-art (10K) 4/20/09 "A Vineyard Experiment - Appendix 1: A closer look at some period tools of the trade" by Baron Damon Hroarsson.

New file in the BEVERAGES section: Vintng-Harvst-art

Mon, 18 May 2009 02:53:17 GMT

Vintng-Harvst-art (24K) 4/ 5/09 "A Vineyard Experiment" by Baron Damon Hroarsson.

Updated file in the FOOD-FRUITS section: fruit-pears-msg

Mon, 18 May 2009 02:50:51 GMT

fruit-pears-msg (28K) 5/17/09 Period pears and pear recipes.

Updated file in the FOOD-FRUITS section: cherries-msg

Mon, 18 May 2009 02:48:54 GMT

cherries-msg (74K) 5/ 9/09 Period cherries and cherry dishes. Recipes.

New file in the CHILDREN section: Horsey-Toys-art

Mon, 04 May 2009 07:21:39 GMT

Horsey-Toys-art (16K) 5/ 3/09 "Horsey Toys" by Lady Ryska Goodwyfe Shipbuilder.

New files in the CELEBRATIONS AND EVENTS section: Mystry-AS-Cmp-art

Mon, 04 May 2009 04:51:57 GMT

Mystry-AS-Cmp-art ( K) 4/ 5/09 "Unraveling the Mysteries of Arts & Sciences Competitions" by Mistress Euriol of Lothian, O.P.

New file in the PEOPLE section:

Mon, 04 May 2009 04:49:37 GMT

Chaucer-Cifer-art (8K) 4/18/09 Geoffrey Chaucer and his ciphers by Seigneur Lucien de La Rochelle.

New file in the FOOD section: Sumr-Fd-Safty-art

Mon, 04 May 2009 04:48:00 GMT

Sumr-Fd-Safty-art (8K) 4/28/09 "Summer Food Safety" by THL Johnnae llyn Lewis

Updated file in the PLANTS, HERBS AND SPICES section: seaweed-msg

Sun, 03 May 2009 07:27:26 GMT

seaweed-msg (22K) 4/29/09 Use of seaweed as food and for other uses.

Updated file in the FEASTS section: tasting-tabls-msg

Sun, 03 May 2009 07:24:51 GMT

tasting-tabls-msg (12K) 4/29/09 Introducing people to medieval foods using food samples and tasting tables.

Updated file in the FEASTS section: cooks-clothng-msg

Sun, 03 May 2009 07:23:14 GMT

cooks-clothng-msg (42K) 4/29/09 Period and SCA cooks clothing.

New file in the CHILDREN section: toddlr-tethrs-msg

Sun, 03 May 2009 07:21:29 GMT

toddlr-tethrs-msg (14K) 4/29/09 Use of tethers/"leading strings" to control toddlers in period and the SCA.

Updated file in the CHILDREN section: children-msg

Sun, 03 May 2009 07:19:51 GMT

children-msg (178K) 4/29/09 Children in the SCA and period.

Updated file in the RELIGION section: pilgrm-badges-msg

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:55:28 GMT

pilgrm-badges-msg (32K) 4/27/09 Medieval pilgrim badges. References.

New file in the FOOD section: Dairy-Prodcts-art

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:53:48 GMT

Dairy-Prodcts-art (26K) 4/27/09 "1450 Flanders Dairy Challenge" by Lady Hrosvitha von Celle (Vitha).

Updated file in the FOOD-VEGETABLES section: armrd-turnps-msg

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:51:44 GMT

armrd-turnps-msg (36K) 4/15/09 The medieval and SCA dish, armored turnips.

New file in the PLNATS, HERBS AND SPICES section: 15-16C-Flowrs-art

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:27:05 GMT

15-16C-Flowrs-art (6K) 4/12/09 "Floral Arrangements of the 15th and 16th Century" by Senora Dorothea Manuela Ponce.

New file in the TEXTILE-ARTS section: card-weaving-msg

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:55:48 GMT

card-weaving-msg (74K) 4/15/09 Card and tablet weaving.

New file in the SCA-STORIES section: SCA-War-Xcuse-msg

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:53:54 GMT

SCA-War-Xcuse-msg (8K) 4/ 6/09 Interesting excuses given for SCA Wars.

Updated file in the FOOD-MEATS section: blood-dishes-msg

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:52:10 GMT

blood-dishes-msg (38K) 4/15/09 Use of blood in period foods. Recipes.

New file in the FEASTS section: feast-spices-msg

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:50:22 GMT

feast-spices-msg (6K) 4/ 4/09 Purchasing and storing spices for feasts.

New file in the FOOD-CONDIMENTS section: flavord-butrs-msg

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 07:27:43 GMT

flavord-butrs-msg (28K) 4/ 5/09 Period and SCA, flavored butters.

Updated file in the FOOD section: butter-msg

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 07:26:08 GMT

butter-msg (172K) 4/ 5/09 Period butter. Making butter. Butter churns.

Updated file in the TEXTILE-ARTS section: lace-msg

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 07:24:40 GMT

lace-msg (78K) 4/ 4/09 Making lace in period and SCA.

Updated file in the FOOD-UTENSILS section: mortar-pestle-msg

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:20:37 GMT

mortar-pestle-msg (18K) 3/13/09 Mortar and pestles. Sources.

New file in the FOOD-BOOKS section: Scully-Opera-rev

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:18:49 GMT

Scully-Opera-rev (12K) 3/22/09 "Lost in Translation – a critical review of the Scully translation of Scappis 'Opera'" by Mistress Helewyse de Birkestad.

New file in the CRAFTS section: Cast-Wood-Mlds-art

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:01:46 GMT

Cast-Wood-Mlds-art (12K) 4/ 7/09 "Pewter-Casting in Wood" by by Lady Shara of Starwood, OVO, CMC, AoA

New file in the PERFORMANCE ARTS section: AS-Prase-Poem-art

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:55:39 GMT

AS-Prase-Poem-art (12K) 3/26/09 "An Anglo-Saxon Praise Poem" by Mistress Siobhán ní hEodhusa.

Updated file in the PERFORMANCE-ARTS section: poetry-msg

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:53:56 GMT

poetry-msg (28K) 3/26/09 Period poetry techniques.

Updated file in the PEOPLE AND PLACES section: St-Hildegard-msg

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:50:45 GMT

St-Hildegard-msg (24K) 3/14/09 Hildegard von Bingen. writer. References.

Updated file in the HOME, SWEET HOME section: furniture-msg

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:47:43 GMT

furniture-msg (84K) 3/29/09 Making chests and tables for the SCA. Period furniture.

Updated file in the FOOD section: verjuice-msg

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 06:16:40 GMT

verjuice-msg (130K) 3/25/09 Medieval verjuice. Modern substitutions.

Updated file in the FOOD section: pot-lck-ideas-msg

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 06:15:18 GMT

pot-lck-ideas-msg (20K) 3/24/09 Menu ideas for pot luck feasts and revels.

New file in the SCA-EVENT-PLANNING section: feedg-fightrs-msg

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 06:13:26 GMT

feedg-fightrs-msg (32K) 3/29/09 Feeding SCA fighters on the field.

New file in the SCA-STORIES section: SCA-Barbie-art

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 06:11:18 GMT

SCA-Barbie-art (6K) 3/29/09 "Talking SCA Barbie" by unknown author(s).

Updated file in the SCA-STORIES section: royal-deaths-msg

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 03:43:31 GMT

royal-deaths-msg (46K) 3/24/09 Stories of the best SCA royal deaths.

New file in the FOOD-MEATS section: LeMen-Sausags-art

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 03:40:18 GMT

LeMen-Sausags-art (14K) 3/25/09 "Le Menagier's Sausages" by Master G. Tacitus Adamantius, OL.

New file in the ENTERTAINMENT section: Stool-ball-art

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 03:02:58 GMT

Stool-ball-art (12K) 3/27/09 "Stool ball: an early bat and ball game" by Lady Wenyeva atte grene.

Updated file in the SCA-EVENT-PLANNING section: hotel-events-msg

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:40:01 GMT

hotel-events-msg (30K) 3/13/09 Holding SCA events in hotels. Suggestions.

Updated file in the FOOD-SWEETS section: gingerbread-msg

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:37:42 GMT

gingerbread-msg (54K) 3/24/09 Medieval gingerbread. Recipes.

Updated file in the CULTURES section: Normans-msg

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:35:02 GMT

Normans-msg (30K) 3/24/09 Norman culture, dress.

New file in the CRAFTS section: horsehair-msg

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:30:51 GMT

horsehair-msg (6K) 3/ 9/09 Obtaining and using horsehair.

Updated file in the CLOTHING section: shoemaking-msg

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:29:13 GMT

shoemaking-msg (30K) 3/14/09 Making shoes. More detailed than shoes-msg.

Updated file in the PLANTS, HERBS AND SPICES section: spice-mixes-msg

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 16:48:33 GMT

spice-mixes-msg (104K) 3/ 1/09 Period spice mixtures. Poudre Forte, Douce.

New file in the HOME, SWEET HOME section: PW-Jewelry-Box-art

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 16:46:32 GMT

PW-Jewelry-Box-art (14K) 3/ 8/09 "Pierced Work Walnut Jewelry Box" by Lady Stephanie Lilburn.

Updated file in the FOOD-SWEETS section: marshmallows-msg

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:12:07 GMT

marshmallows-msg (22K) 3/ 2/09 The original marshmallow treats, made from the Marsh Mallow plant.

Updated file in the FEASTS section: feasts-fish-msg

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:09:48 GMT

feasts-fish-msg (50K) 3/ 7/09 Serving fish at SCA feasts.

New file in the CLOTHING section: pattens-chpns-msg

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:07:45 GMT

pattens-chpns-msg (12K) 3/ 6/09 Medieval pattens and chopines.

New file in the SCA-STORIES section: Twin-Moons-art

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:10:30 GMT

Twin-Moons-art (6K) 2/20/09 "Who knows why we hiss at the Good and Kind Sheriff of Twin Moons?" by Viscount Sterling, KSCA.

A new file in the FOOD-FEASTS section: Perf-P-Feast-msg

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 04:36:36 GMT

Perf-P-Feast-msg (40K) 2/26/09 "Perfectly Period Feast" cooked by Mistress Crystal of the Westermark. A medieval feast, with atmosphere, 'done right'.

New file in the FOOD-BOOKS section: Md-Cu-Islmc-Wd-rev

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 04:34:05 GMT

Md-Cu-Islmc-Wd-rev (6K) 1/31/09 A review by Urtatim of "Medieval Cuisine of the Islamic World: A Concise History with 174 recipes" by Lilia Zaouali.

Updated file in the FOOD-MEATS section: seafood-msg

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:59:59 GMT

seafood-msg (102K) 2/19/09 Medieval non-fish seafood. Recipes.

New file in the FEASTS section: NOTT-X-fst-msg

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:31:04 GMT

NOTT-X-fst-msg (54K) 2/21/09 "Night on The Town X" cooked by Lady Hrosvitha von Celle (Vitha).

New file in the FEASTS section: Al-Halfla-art

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:29:21 GMT

Al-Halfla-art (18K) 2/15/09 Al Halfla 2009 event dayboards by Lady Adelisa di Salerno (was Gianotta).

Updated file in the PLANTS, HERBS ABD SPICES section: sumac-msg

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:22:51 GMT

sumac-msg (28K) 2/18/09 Period uses of sumac. Identifying it.

New file in the HERALDRY section: List-Heraldry-art

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:20:47 GMT

List-Heraldry-art (8K) 2/20/09 "List Heraldry" by Lord Ivo Blackhawk.

Updated file in the CRAFTS section: soapstone-msg

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:17:55 GMT

soapstone-msg (44K) 2/19/09 Use of Soapstone in period. Modern sources.

Updated file in the FOOD section: pickled-foods-msg

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 07:59:15 GMT

pickled-foods-msg (152K) 2/19/09 Medieval pickled food. recipes.

New file in the FOOD section: Intro-P-Cookg-art

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 07:57:43 GMT

Intro-P-Cookg-art (12K) 2/ 8/09 "Clotild's Brief Intro to Period Cooking" by Domina Clotilda Suessionensis.

Updated file in the FOOD-VEGETABLES section: mushrooms-msg

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 07:55:00 GMT

mushrooms-msg (162K) 2/19/09 Period mushrooms. Recipes.

New file in the CLOTHING section: Irish-Brat-art

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 03:30:08 GMT

Irish-Brat-art (20K) 2/14/09 "Weaving an 11th Century Irish Brat" by THL Cassandra of Glastonbury.

New file in the CELEBRATIONS & EVENTS section: Ovr-Doc-Pobia-art

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 03:28:14 GMT

Ovr-Doc-Pobia-art (12K) 2/17/09 "Overcoming Documentation Phobia" by Mistress Laurellen de Brandevin OL

Updated file in the TEXTILE ARTS section: knitting-msg

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:15:30 GMT

knitting-msg (78K) 2/ 1/09 Period knitting.

New file in the SCA-STORIES section: An-SCA-History-art

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:13:09 GMT

An-SCA-History-art (8K) 1/27/09 "An SCA History of the Entire Known World" by Sir Batshit ap Llewellyn FitzDogroot of Frontbottom.

New file in the SCA-INC section: Courts-knelng-msg

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:10:21 GMT

Courts-knelng-msg (20K) 1/29/09 Kneeling when called into an SCA Court.

Updated file in the SCA-INC section: largess-ideas-msg

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:08:39 GMT

largess-ideas-msg (64K) 2/ 1/09 Ideas for largess and gifts. Royalty gifts.

New file in the PERSONAL CARE section: Cure-for-Aque-art

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:06:02 GMT

Cure-for-Aque-art (6K) 2/ 1/09 "A Medicine for an Ague" by Lady Elinor Strangewayes.

New File in the SCA-SOCIOLOGY section: Aprentces-SCA-art

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 07:09:51 GMT

Aprentces-SCA-art (40K) 1/ 7/09 "Apprentices" by Master Rhys Terafan Greydragon.

Updated file in the PLANTS, HERBS ABD SPICES section: horseradish-msg

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 07:06:52 GMT

horseradish-msg (60K) 1/28/09 Period use of horseradish. Recipes.

New file in the PERIOD-THOUGHT section: 9-Mirors-Rmce-art

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 07:03:27 GMT

9-Mirors-Rmce-art (40K) 1/ 5/09 "The Nine Mirrors of Romance" by Charles Upton.

Updated file in the FOOD-MEATS section: salmon-msg

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 07:00:45 GMT

salmon-msg (102K) 2/ 5/09 Period use of Salmon. Recipes.

New file in the FEASTS section: Fst-4a-Prince-art

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 06:31:47 GMT

Fst-4a-Prince-art (16K) 1/26/09 A feast for the Prince of the Mists by Urtatim, based on Ottoman Turkish dishes.

Updated file in the FEASTS section: fd-transport-msg

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 06:29:35 GMT

fd-transport-msg (28K) 1/26/09 Transporting cooked and prepared food.

New file in the FEASTS section: 12thN-Caerthe-msg

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 06:27:45 GMT

12thN-Caerthe-msg (20K) 2/ 1/09 Caerthe's 12th Night Feast in 2008.

New file in the Celebrations and Events section: SC-Potrero-art

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 06:23:55 GMT

SC-Potrero-art (22K) 1/29/09 Calafia Siege Cook Off at the Potrero War.

New file in the Uncataloged section: Ciphers-art

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 06:20:19 GMT

Ciphers-art (12K) 1/23/09 "Ciphers: Enciphering and Deciphering period ciphers" by Seigneur Lucien de La Rochelle.

Updated file: fd-Hungary-msg

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:33:07 GMT

fd-Hungary-msg (36K) 1/26/09 Food of period Hungary.

Updated files wine-msg, medlar-msg, venison-msg

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 03:08:02 GMT

In the BVERAGES section:
wine-msg (146K) 1/29/09 Medieval wines.
http://www.florilegium.org/files/BEVERAGES/wine-msg.html
In the FOOD-FRUITS section:
medlars-msg (20K) 1/28/09 Medlars. A member of the quince family.
http://www.florilegium.org/files/FOOD-FRUITS/medlars-msg.html
In the FOOD-MEATS section:
venison-msg (58K) 1/16/09 Medieval and modern recipes for venison.
http://www.florilegium.org/files/FOOD-MEATS/venison-msg.html
In the FOOD-VEGETABLES section:
lentils-msg (26K) 1/28/09 Period lentil dishes and comments on lentils
http://www.florilegium.org/files/FOOD-VEGETABLES/lentils-msg.html

New files - Workng-Beswax-art / winter-travel-msg

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 07:43:21 GMT

In the CRAFTS section:
Workng-Beswax-art (6K) 1/23/09 "Working With Beeswax" by Master Bedwyr Danwyn.
In the TRAVEL section:
winter-travel-msg (6K) 1/20/09 Winter travel in Medieval times. Skis, snowshoes, ice skates.

New file: Caliphs-Ktchn-rev

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 04:06:23 GMT

New file:
In the FOOD-BOOKS section:
Caliphs-Ktchn-rev (6K) 1/10/09 Review by THL Johnnae llyn Lewis of "Annals of the Caliphs' Kitchens".

New file: cookbooks6-msg

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 04:01:16 GMT

New file:
In the FOOD-BOOKS section:
cookbooks6-msg (66K) 1/23/09 Reviews posted after December 2006.

New file: cookbooks5-msg

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 03:55:09 GMT

New file:
In the FOOD-BOOKS section:
cookbooks5-msg (104K) 1/23/09 Reviews posted between 8/00 and 1/07.

New file: cookbooks4-msg

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 03:52:22 GMT

New file:
In the FOOD-BOOKS section:
cookbooks4-msg (110K) 1/23/09 Reviews posted between 8/99 and 7/00.

Updated cookbooks3-msg

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 03:48:33 GMT

Updated file.
In the FOOD-BOOKS section:
cookbooks3-msg (102K) 1/23/09 Reviews posted between 1/98 and 7/99.

Updated cookbooks2-msg

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 10:02:51 GMT

Updated file:
In the FOOD-BOOKS section:
cookbooks2-msg (76K) 1/23/09 Reviews posted between 9/95 and 1/98.