Potrero War - Siege Cook-Off

Siege Cook-off at Potrero War

Unto the talented cooks of the Known World, does David and Adelicia, Baron & Baroness of Calafia send greetings, and a challenge...

Meet and compete on the fields of Potrero to determine the ultimate "Iron Chef" of the current Middle Ages.

Five teams will meet at a set time to each receive a basket of provisions gathered while their castle has been under siege. The contents of these baskets will remain unknown until the time of the contest and each group will receive the same items.

Participants have 24 hours to turn leftovers into Medieval Haute Cuisine appropriate to the scenario provided. Your team will prepare a feast of seven dishes maximum. Each dish is to serve two people only, using only the ingredients provided and water.

Twenty-four hours later, each team will present its' meal at the Open Ramada for a blind judging by out select panel. Extra points will be awarded for documentation and period cooking methods. At the time of judging, each team must provide the recipes redacted or developed to prepare this feast.

To the winner, a prize and year-long swagger rights as the best of the best!

The contest will be held at the Potrero War on May 22 - 27, 2008.

There is a $25 entrance fee and the contest is limited to the first five teams to enter. There is no limit on the number of members a team may have. The deadline to sign up for the contest is May 15, 2008 (no exceptions).

For questions or contest entry, please contact HE David of Caithness, Baron of Calafia (David Keen) at baron@calafia.org.

For full rules, requirements and judging criteria, Click Here.

For the scenario, Click Here.

The Barony of Calafia wishes to thank the following companies for partnering with us to makes this year's Siege Cook-off truly a "Siege to remember":
Since 1996, Historic Enterprises has been dedicated to bringing an unparalleled collection of the highest quality reproduction items to historic sites and historical enthusiasts worldwide. With wares ranging from armor to pottery, clothing, leather, horn and woodware, cutlery and more, our goal is to be the "one-stop shop" for all your reenactment needs.
Founded in 1978, Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods is a distinctive stone grinding miller of whole grain natural foods. They offer the widest selection of natural, organic and gluten free flours, cereals, mixes and baking aids. Over 400 products are marketed in natural food and grocery stores. To view the Bob's Red Mill product line, meet the people, see the whole grain store, bakery, cooking school and restaurant, and tour the plant visit www.bobsredmill.com.
Trader Joe's travels the world in search of interesting, unique, great-tasting foods and beverages. They buy direct from the producer whenever possible and then strip away all the fancy stuff and focus on the important things like natural ingredients and inspiring flavors.
At Old Town Spice Merchants, we carry the freshest products available. Our spices come directly from the importers' warehouses located across the U.S. We carry over 100 individual spices & dried-herbs in stock, as well as access to dozens more, through our network of suppliers. The concept behind our store has never wavered; offer the freshest spices & herbs available. We also have your health in mind as all of our blends are hand mixed from our own recipes; we never use artificial additives, fillers, or preservatives. Pleas visit Anthony Delbono and his staff at 41925 5th Street, Temecula, CA 92590. Or call them at 951-587-2223.
For six decades, Henry's Farmers Markets has been devoted to serving the communities in which it does business by supporting local growers and suppliers, partnering with nonprofit organizations and promoting sustainability. It has been named the "Best Health Food Store" by readers of the San Diego Union-Tribune and the "Best Place to Buy Produce" by readers of the Orange County Register. The Henry's family includes 28 stores in San Diego, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Los Angeles Counties.
"You've got to give the customer the merchandise they want, at a price they can afford, complete with lots of tender, loving care." - Joe Albertson. His care and vision also reach into the communities served by Albertsons stores through its generous support of local programs and services. In 2004 alone, Albertsons provided nearly $82 million in cash and in-kind donations with support focused on hunger relief, education and the development of youth, and health and nutrition.

	Since 1996, Historic Enterprises has been dedicated to bringing an unparalleled collection of the highest quality reproduction items to historic sites and historical enthusiasts worldwide. With wares ranging from armor to pottery, clothing, leather, horn and woodware, cutlery and more, our goal is to be the "one-stop shop" for all your reenactment needs.
	Founded in 1978, Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods is a distinctive stone grinding miller of whole grain natural foods. They offer the widest selection of natural, organic and gluten free flours, cereals, mixes and baking aids. Over 400 products are marketed in natural food and grocery stores. To view the Bob's Red Mill product line, meet the people, see the whole grain store, bakery, cooking school and restaurant, and tour the plant visit www.bobsredmill.com.
	Trader Joe's travels the world in search of interesting, unique, great-tasting foods and beverages. They buy direct from the producer whenever possible and then strip away all the fancy stuff and focus on the important things like natural ingredients and inspiring flavors.
	At Old Town Spice Merchants, we carry the freshest products available. Our spices come directly from the importers' warehouses located across the U.S. We carry over 100 individual spices & dried-herbs in stock, as well as access to dozens more, through our network of suppliers. The concept behind our store has never wavered; offer the freshest spices & herbs available. We also have your health in mind as all of our blends are hand mixed from our own recipes; we never use artificial additives, fillers, or preservatives. Pleas visit Anthony Delbono and his staff at 41925 5th Street, Temecula, CA 92590. Or call them at 951-587-2223.
	For six decades, Henry's Farmers Markets has been devoted to serving the communities in which it does business by supporting local growers and suppliers, partnering with nonprofit organizations and promoting sustainability. It has been named the "Best Health Food Store" by readers of the San Diego Union-Tribune and the "Best Place to Buy Produce" by readers of the Orange County Register. The Henry's family includes 28 stores in San Diego, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Los Angeles Counties.
	"You've got to give the customer the merchandise they want, at a price they can afford, complete with lots of tender, loving care." - Joe Albertson. His care and vision also reach into the communities served by Albertsons stores through its generous support of local programs and services. In 2004 alone, Albertsons provided nearly $82 million in cash and in-kind donations with support focused on hunger relief, education and the development of youth, and health and nutrition.