<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; font: normal normal normal 14px/normal Times; "><span style="text-decoration: underline"><b>TRIAL BY FIRE XIV</b></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><b>Saturday, August 28, A.S. XLV (2010 of the Common Era))</b></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; min-height: 14px; "><b></b><br></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 11px/normal Times; "><b>The Challenge</b>: <b>To create a period dish under the conditions found at the PENNSIC WAR</b></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 11px/normal Times; min-height: 13px; "><b></b><br></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 11px/normal Times; "><b>The Categories:</b></div>
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<li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Times">Best Meat (Includes fish and shellfish) </li>
<li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Times">Best Vegetable </li>
<li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Times">Best Grain (Includes Bread) </li>
<li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Times">Best Dessert </li>
<li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Times">Grand Champion - to be awarded at the Judges’ discretion.</li></ul><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 11px/normal Times; "><b>The Rules:</b></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 11px/normal Times; "><b></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 10px; ">1)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The recipe must either be:</span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 72px; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Times; ">a) published between 650 and 1650 AD. (For the empirically inclined Apicius will be accepted.</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 72px; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Times; ">b) have all ingredients and cooking methods documented in period.*</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Times; ">2)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Recipes must be brought to the competition. Please bring at least <span style="text-decoration: underline">3 copies</span>.</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Times; ">3)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Competitors must bring all ingredients to site and prepare the dish in situ.**</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Times; ">4)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Dishes must be prepared under conditions as found at PENNSIC. <span style="text-decoration: underline">No electric appliances</span>. </div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Times; "> Acceptable examples: Grill, Smoker, Dutch Oven or Spit over an open fire (assuming site permits ground fires). If you have questions, please ask.</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Times; ">5)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>You must bring all cookers, pots, pans, utensils, dishes, etc. necessary to prepare your dish. </div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Times; "> <i>(NOTE:<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></i><span style="text-decoration: underline"><i>Please</i></span><i> mark all your utensils, dishes, etc., so that the orphans left behind can be reunited with their loved ones.)</i></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Times; ">6)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Dish must be sufficient to serve 8 to 10 healthy adults. (No penalty for making more)</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Times; ">7)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Each competitor may enter only one dish per category, but may enter as many categories as desired.</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Times; ">8)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>All competitors must register on the day of the competition with the Registrar.</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Times; ">9)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The site will open at 10:00 a.m. for set up and registration.</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Times; ">10)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Preparation and cooking will begin at 12:00 noon.</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Times; ">11)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Dishes must be completed and ready to serve at 4:00 p.m.</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Times; min-height: 13px; "><br></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 11px/normal Times; "><b>The Judging:</b></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Times; ">Judges will be drawn from impartial Notables present. Judging will be blind and will use these criteria. </div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Times; ">1)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Presence of and completeness of Documentation***</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Times; ">2)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Taste</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Times; ">3)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Texture</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Times; ">4)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Presentation</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Times; ">5)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Bonus points based on the judges’ experience in the field of period cooking. For example: if a dish has been religiously copied from a period source despite complexity or cost or if a dish displays notable creativity within a recipe, etc. Prizes will be awarded after the completion of the judging.</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Times; min-height: 13px; "><br></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Times; "><b><i>The Site this year is the home of Their Excellencies, Master Chirhart and Mistress Jeanne.</i></b></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Times; min-height: 13px; "><b><i></i></b><br></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Times; ">Please contact the Bright Hill's Cooks Guild if you have questions or need an ingredient verified.</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 9px/normal Times; "><span style="font: 10.0px Times"><i>*<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></i></span><i>“Food" by Waverly Root will be used as the final arbiter for periodicity. There will be a copy on site.</i></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 9px/normal Times; "><i>**<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>No advance preparation is permitted, UNLESS the recipe clearly states that the step requires more than a few hours. Documentation is required.</i></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 9px/normal Times; "><i>*** <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Minimal documentation should include (1) the original recipe; (2) your redaction; and (3) your notes related to any changes made in the recipe and your reasons therefore, and any other pertinent information.</i></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 9px/normal Times; min-height: 11px; "><i></i><br></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 9px/normal Times; min-height: 11px; "><i></i><br></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 9px/normal Times; min-height: 11px; "><i></i><br></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span style="text-decoration: underline"><b>TRIAL BY FIRE XIV</b></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><b>Sunday, August 28, A.S. XLV (2010 of the Common Era)</b></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; min-height: 14px; "><b></b><br></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; min-height: 14px; "><b></b><br></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; font: normal normal normal 11px/normal Times; "><b>General Guidelines</b></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 11px/normal Times; min-height: 13px; "><b></b><br></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 11px/normal Times; "><b>The Bright Hills Cooks’ Guild sponsors this Challenge. The challenge is to create a period dish under the conditions found at the PENNSIC WAR. This is an opportunity for all those interested to come and cook and compete and socialize. It is also that rare opportunity to recognize that Cooking is a Spectator Sport!</b></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 11px/normal Times; min-height: 13px; "><b></b><br></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 11px/normal Times; min-height: 13px; "><b></b><br></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 11px/normal Times; "><span style="text-decoration: underline"><b>Things to bring:</b></span></div>
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<li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Times">Your recipe (3 copies) and any additional documentation. (NOTE: <span style="text-decoration: underline">Minimal</span> documentation should include (a) the original recipe; (b) your redaction or translation; and (c) any notes related to changes you made in the recipe and why, information on the dish or ingredients, the cooking method, etc.)</li>
<li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Times"><span style="text-decoration: underline">All </span>your ingredients.</li>
<li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Times">All the pots, pans, utensils, etc., necessary to prepare your dish. This includes knives, cutting boards, serving dishes, etc. NOTE: please <span style="text-decoration: underline">mark</span> what you bring.</li>
<li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Times">A table or other surface on which to prepare and cook your dish(es).</li>
<li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Times">Chairs (if you wish to be seated).</li>
<li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Times">Appropriate cooking accessories – your grill, Coleman stove, smoker, hot pads, towels, etc.</li>
<li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Times">Your favorite liquid refreshment (the Guild will provide ice water).</li></ul><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 11px/normal Times; "><span style="text-decoration: underline"><b>Things to remember:</b></span></div>
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<li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Times">This competition is open to all.</li>
<li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Times">Spectators are welcome.</li>
<li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Times">Garb Please!</li>
<li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Times">Any medications you need (bee sting kits, allergy and asthma supplies, etc.)</li><li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Times">Our hosts are providing the site and <span style="text-decoration: underline">outdoor facilities</span>. </li></ul><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 11px/normal Times; "><span style="text-decoration: underline"><b>Children</b></span></div>
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<li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Times">We are in favor of them.</li>
<li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Times"><b></b><span style="text-decoration: underline"><b>You are responsible for your own children</b></span>. The Guild does not provide baby sitting services. </li>
<li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Times">There will be <span style="text-decoration: underline"><b>no</b></span> designated space available for children’s activities.</li>
<li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Times">Because the competition begins early, you should plan to feed yourself lunch. Please bring what you and your family will need to survive until after the judging is complete. </li></ul><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 11px/normal Times; "><b><i>Directions:</i></b><i> </i></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Times; "><i>Take your best route to the Baltimore Beltway (I-695). Take the Northwest Expressway (I-795). Follow this road to the end. Turn North (left) onto Maryland Route 30 (watch for the signs to Hampstead). Hampstead is about 10 miles north. In Hampstead, go through 3 traffic lights. The house will be about ½ block past the third light, on the west (left) side of the road. (NOTE: If you get to the light at Route 482, you have gone too far.)</i></div><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Times"> </p><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Times; "><i>The street address is 1022 South Main Street (which is Maryland Route 30). The house is a large gray and white Victorian, with a brick wall in front and a front porch with white pillars. There is room to park in front of the house.</i></div><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Times"> </p><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Times; "><i>The telephone number is 410-239-8794.</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div apple-content-edited="true"> <div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div><p align=""><br></p></div></div> </div><br></body></html>