This gathering was held on Saturday, January 13, 2007 hosted by the Barony of South Downs, the SCA group based in Atlanta, Georgia.

 

Here is what the flyer looked like before the event.

 

Food that the Barony is Serving

The Barony is providing entree meats and beverages. Lady Megotta of Thyme Keep is in charge of the kitchen and she has provided these dishes and ingredient lists:

Stuffed Pork

Pork roast, ground beef, egg, garlic, onion, olive oil, pine nuts, sherry, spices (bay, black pepper, nutmeg, parsley, thyme)

Ginger Smoked Fish

Smoked fish, vegetable stock, candied ginger, spices (parsley, rosemary)

Chicken Tarts

Chicken breast, chicken broth, almonds, pastry shells, butter, heavy cream, corn starch, ale, rosemary

Beef Roast with Crisps

Beef roast, beef stock, flour, egg, milk, baking powder, figs, dates, apple rings, Golden Eagle Syrup (blend of corn, cane, molasses, and honey), spices (cinnamon, sweet basil, rosemary, thyme)

Food that You Should Bring

If you were born in:	Bring this:
January or February	Cheese or another appetizer
March or April	Seasonal fruit (fresh or cooked)
May, June, or July	Vegetable dish or salad
August, September, or October	Starch (beans, couscous, pasta, rice, etc.)
November or December	Dessert

 

Label your dishes and servingware so that we know who it belongs to.

Index cards will be provided so that you can list the ingredients in your dishes for the benefit of our guests with food-related allergies.

Bring feastgear and table linens. The room has twelve round tables that are five feet across and can seat eight adults to a table.

We may use candles that have holders or enclosures made from glass, pottery, metal, or the like that are taller than the candle flame. "Unenclosed" flames are not allowed.

Ideas for Food

Much of this content is borrowed from Mistress Christianna...

Cheese/Appetizer

• Sliced cheeses (such as Beaufort, Brie, Camembert, Comté, Cottage, Emmenthal, Farmer's, Gorgonzola, Gouda, Gruyére, Maroilles, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Port-Salut, Reblochon, Ricotta, Romano, Roquefort, or Stilton)
• Dips and spreads made with cheese (especially those listed above), garlic, and/or herbs
• Brown bread
• Sauces: Dijon mustard, stone ground mustard, onion relish, horseradish
• Nuts: almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, pine nuts
• Olives, pickles, pickled vegetables, giardinera/giardinera, hardboiled eggs, pickled eggs, marinated artichoke hearts, pickled mushrooms

Seasonal Fruit

Apples, oranges, pears, tangerines, dried fruits

Vegetable/Salad

• Broccoli and turnips are in season. Other ideas: Asparagus, cauliflower, skinny carrots, cucumber, mushrooms, radishes (red and white), scallions...
• "European" salad blends - no iceberg lettuce! - which can come with fresh herbs, nuts, fruits, pickles, capers, etc. with olive oil and vinegar on the side... (I'm planning to bring a salad)

Beverage Ideas

Non-alcoholic cider, sparkling non-alcoholic cider, herb/mint tea ... in case you would like something other than what is provided.

* Yes, good people, you may trade dish assignments among yourselves. *

What You Should Not Bring

Alcoholic beverages. This is a BONE DRY site. Please don't bring any into the building.

What to Wear

Nice garb. There is no particular theme for this Twelfth Night. Loaner garb will be available.

Seating

First come, first serve. Their Excellencies prefer not to have a High Table.

Requested Donation

Your money will help pay for the meats and beverages (around $200) and the room rental (over $300).

Teens and adults ... $5.
Children ........... $2.

Schedule

The site opens at noon. Socialize, listen to the music, take a pleasant stroll on the grounds outside. We'll plan to begin eating around 5pm. After feast: dancing and more socializing until 10pm. Clean up and leave by 11pm.

Children’s Activities

Lady Seonaid inghean William is in charge.

Directions to the site (Smyrna Community Center)

Lat/Lon: Navigate to 33.8864, -84.517 and you should end up in the room.

Address: 200 Village Green Circle, Smyrna GA 30080. It's just west of Atlanta Road between Windy Hill to the north and Concord/Spring to the south.

From the north

Take your best route to I-75, exit 260 (Windy Hill Road).
Go west away from the interstate for about 3 miles.
Turn left onto Atlanta Road.
Go about 0.6 miles. The site is ahead on the right.
Go to the Detail page for an aerial view of the site.

From the east

Take your best route to I-285, exit 20 (Cobb Parkway/US-41).
** This exit is BEFORE you cross I-75. **
At the end off the offramp, turn right to go north, away from the interstate overhead.
Right up the hill, get into one of the two left turn lanes.
Turn left onto Spring Road.
Go about 1.8 miles (during which you'll pass one of my favorite music stores on the left).
Bear right onto Spring Street, which is just one lane at that point.
Go about 0.7 mile (with several stop signs), cross the tracks, and turn right onto Atlanta Road.
The site is just ahead on the left.
Go to the Detail page for an aerial view of the site.

From the south and west

Take your best route to I-285, exit 16 (Atlanta Road).
Turn left go to back over the interstate.
Go about 3.7 miles. The last major intersection is at Concord/Spring Road.
The site is just ahead on the left.
Go to the Detail page for an aerial view of the site.

Driving directions / maps online: Yahoo .. Google .. Mapquest .. MSN

Preview the Site

This page on the City of Smyrna site has links to fixed-origin 360-degree views.

Virtual Tours

In the "Large Meeting Room" tour, the starting view is basically north. The doors to your right go to the corridor. The kitchen is behind the wall ahead. The tables of food will be near that wall. To your left, the windows overlook the pond and arboretum.

In the "Arboretum and Pond" tour, the starting view is basically south. The building in the distance is the library. To your right, past the bench, up the hill, there's a gazebo. The north end of the pond is behind you. To your left, across the pond, is the meeting room. The big window in the center is the same as the one behind the podium in the meeting room tour.

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