Pompeia Rufina (Fina)

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pronouns she/her

finamac@live.com

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Membership

Became active in the SCA in 1996

Lived in Drachenwald and An Tir

 

Awards

Goutte de Sang (GoA level service award: An Tir) - 2003

Golden Acorn (Baronial level A&S award: An Tir) - 2012

Courtier (Sergeantry rank earned for Service & Art: An Tir) - 2013

Golden Oak (Baronial level service award: An Tir) - 2014

Jambe de Leon (GoA level A&S award: An Tir) - 2014

Queen’s Favor (award for personal service to the Queen: An Tir) - 2014

Queen’s Favor (award for personal service to the Queen: An Tir) - 2016

Royal Scribal Favor (An Tir) - 2017

Award of Arms (An Tir) - 2019

Scholar of An Tir - 2020

​The Cypher of the Gratia Coronae (West Kingdom) - 2021
Baron’s Favor (Wealdsmere, An Tir) - 2021
Oak Spoon (Baronial award for culinary arts: Wealdsmere, An Tir) - 2021
Sable Scrivenor (award for service to the scribal community: An Tir) - 2022
Bountiful Hand (award for service in the creation of largesse: An Tir) - 2022
Forget-Me-Not (a token of personal favour given by the Queen: An Tir) - 2022
Companion of the Order of the Pelican (An Tir) - 2022
Queen’s Favor (a token of personal favour given by the Queen: An Tir) - 2023
Forget-Me-Not (a token of personal favour given by the Queen: An Tir) - 2023
Companion of the Order of the Laurel (An Tir) - 2023
Forget-Me-Not (a token of personal favour given by the Queen: An Tir) - 2023
 

 

 

Positions and Work
 

Black Lion, An Tir College of Heralds        January 2022 – Present

• Principal Herald for the Kingdom of An Tir responsible for the administration of the An Tir College of Heralds

• Responsible for the promotion and exercise of heraldic activity throughout the Kingdom and its principalities

• Supervise two dozen staff heralds, every branch pursuivant, and any heralds-at-large

• Report to the Crown and the Laurel Sovereign of Arms regarding the state of heraldry in the Kingdom

• Participate in Kingdom College of Heralds Financial Committee

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Demi Lion, An Tir College of Heralds        February 2020 – January 2022

• Primary contingency deputy for Black Lion Herald.

• Assist Black Lion as needed and serve in an advisory capacity to that office.

• Collect and summarize reports from staff and regional heralds to provide greater insight into the broader health of the college in An Tir for Black Lion’s knowledge and use.

• Participate in Kingdom College of Heralds financial committee

• Other duties and projects as assigned.
   

Aestal, An Tir College of Heralds    May 2019 – January 2022

• Responsible for the Kingdom’s library of heraldry resources & consult tables at Crown events (and regional events where possible)

• Assist with consultations for clients seeking to register names or arms via email

• Coordinate with event staff, Black Lion, and sometime Kingdom Chamberlain for space. Be aware that ultimately Æstel is responsible for set-up and tear-down of consulting space; including but not limited to the Æstel pavilion and tables

• Communicate with Black Lion and Lions Blood regarding the acceptance of submissions at consultation tables and work closely with to help clients create successful submissions

• Supervise, and support all volunteers at the consult table

• Participate in Kingdom College of Heralds financial committee

• Other duties and projects as assigned

 

Guild Mistress, Culinary Guild, Barony of Wealdsmere  November 2019-Present

• Chief administrative officer of branch culinary guild

• Prepare agenda for and chair local guild meetings

• Draft and send reports to Kingdom and branch regarding the progress and business of the guild

• Plan and coordinate activities for the Guild

• Teach and educate on medieval culinary skills and diet

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Silver Rose Pursuivant, An Tir College of Heralds    September 2016 – October 2021

• Serve as the Inlands Region Reporting Deputy

• Collect reports from all Branch Heralds and Heralds-at-Large in the Inlands and summarize them for Demi Lion Herald, Kingdom Reporting Deputy

• Serve as a point of contact and assist heralds in the Region with understanding and following the reporting requirements as established by Black Lion Herald, Kingdom Principal Herald

• Encourage and support heraldic activity and training within the region

• Prepare quarterly reports for the College of Heralds regarding the operation of the office

• Assist with consultations for clients seeking to register names or arms

• Comment on submissions via OSCAR
   

Public Relations Officer, An Tir Costumers’ Guild    2016

• Publish announcements for events and activities sponsored by the Guild via e-mail and social media

• Design and print written advertising regarding Guild activities for posting at events

Notifications Deputy to Lions Blood Herald, An Tir College of Heralds   2016 – 2019

• Download LOIs to Notify Tab in OSCAR upon release of new LoAR

• Draft external notifications for clients whose submissions appear on the LoAR in the OSCAR Notify tab

• Advise Lions Blood Herald when notifications are ready for final review and sending

• As needed, mail Notifications to clients once drafted.

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Town Crier Pursuivant, An Tir College of Heralds    May 2015-May 2017

• Communicate with Royalty and event staff regarding public announcements prior to all Crown events

• Establish a schedule for public announcements at all Crown events

• Draft text of public announcements

• Recruit and train volunteers to perform public announcement

• Supervise, and support all Town Crier volunteers

• Prepare quarterly reports for the College of Heralds regarding the operation of the office

Interim Seneschal, Canton of Silverhart         September 2014-November 2014

• Chief administrative officer and legal representative of local branch

• Prepare agenda for and chair local branch meetings

• Draft and send reports to Kingdom regarding the progress and business of the branch

• Communicate for and represent the local branch with local entities and those interested in learning more about the branch and the SCA

Deputy Seneschal, Canton of Silverhart         October 2013 – September 2014

• Deputy to the chief administrative officer and legal representative of local branch

• Prepare agenda for and chair local branch meetings

• Draft and send reports to Kingdom regarding the progress and business of the branch

• Communicate for and represent the local branch with local entities and those interested in learning more about the branch and the SCA

• Be prepared to step in and take on the duties of the Seneschal at a moment’s notice

Deputy Chatelaine, Barony of Wealdsmere   April 2013-September 2013

• Act as point of contact to people interested in learning more about the branch and the SCA

• Welcome newcomers to events and be available to introduce them to other members as well as activities.

• Assist the Chatelaine in the performance of their duties

• In the absence of the Chatelaine, be prepared to take on their duties as necessary

• Assist the Gold Key officer in the performance of their duties when needed

Deputy Chirugeon, Barony of Wealdsmere   October 2003-October 2004

• Deputy to the Baronial Chirugeon

• Act as Chirugeon in Charge at local events in the absence of the Baronial Chirugeon

• Aid with the organization and manning of Chirugeons’ Point at local events

• Perform first aid duties at events

• Prepare event reports to be forwarded to the Baronial Chirugeon, the Seneschal, and Kingdom

• Prepare quarterly reports in the absence of the Baronial Chirugeons

Gold Key Officer, Barony of Wealdsmere    February 2003-October 2004

• Responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of the local Branch’s loaner garb

• Responsible for the transport of the local Branch’s loaner garb to events

• Responsible for inventory and check out of the local Branch’s loaner garb

• Prepare reports for the Baronial and Kingdom superiors regarding the operation of the office

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Other Work and Service
 

Instructor, Pennsic University August 2023

• Taught a lecture class on Food and Festivals of the Roman Empire.

• Taught a lecture class on Researching Without Access to a Traditional Library

• Taught a lecture class on illustrating how recent archaeological finds have changed the historical understanding of the diet of the average Roman citizen

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Vigil Coordinator and Royal Liaison, May Crown May 2023

• Work with wranglers, Royal Staff, and event staff on vigil needs at the event.

• Work with Royal staff of all attending Royals to ensure understanding of Their needs for the event

• Serve as liaison between Royal staff and event staff to ensure good communication and preparation of necessary items and issues for all Royals in attendance

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Instructor, Cooking with Clovis December 2022

• Demonstrated cooking a Roman dish of Dulcia Domestica

• Discussed Roman diet and food ways with presenter, Baron Clovis

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Instructor, Collegium November 2022

• Taught a lecture class on Food and Festivals of the Roman Empire.

• Taught a lecture class on Researching Without Access to a Traditional Library

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Vigil Coordinator and Royal Liaison, July Coronation July 2022

• Work with wranglers, Royal Staff, and event staff on vigil needs at the event.

• Work with Royal staff of all attending Royals to ensure understanding of Their needs for the event

• Serve as liaison between Royal staff and event staff to ensure good communication and preparation of necessary items and issues for all Royals in attendance

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Presenter, Athenaeum June 2022

• Was an artist participant in this non-competitive body of work event where the focus is on displaying your artistic work and receiving feedback
   

Vigil Coordinator, May Crown May 2022

• Work with wranglers, Royal Staff, and event staff on vigil needs at the event.

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Zoom Coordinator, Virtual Known World Italian Symposium May 2022

• Overall coordinator for Zoom functions of the event

• Work with other staff to recruit moderators for the event

• Work with moderators to ensure that all classes have moderator assistance available to them

• Resolve technical issues with the Zoom prior to the event and on the day of the event.

• Perform moderator duties

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Instructor, Virtual Known World Italian Symposium May 2022

• Taught a lecture class on Food and Festivals of the Roman Empire.

• Taught a lecture class on illustrating how recent archaeological finds have changed the historical understanding of the diet of the average Roman citizen

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Instructor, Adiantum Virtual A&S December 2021

• Taught a lecture class on Food and Festivals of the Roman Empire.

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Instructor, Dreiburgen Culinary Guild December 2021

• Taught a lecture class on Food and Festivals of the Roman Empire.

 

Feast Steward, Barony of Wealdsmere Yule 2021

• Researched and redacted recipes

• Devised menu

• Organized and supervised kitchen and serving staff

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Instructor, Knowne World Cooks and Bards September 2021

• Taught a lecture class on illustrating how recent archaeological finds have changed the historical understanding of the diet of the average Roman citizen
   

Instructor, Roman & Scythian Summer, Three Mountains Summer Court August 2021

• Taught a lecture class on illustrating how recent archaeological finds have changed the historical understanding of the diet of the average Roman citizen
   

Presenter, Virtual Athenaeum June 2021

• Was an artist participant in this non-competitive body of work event where the focus is on displaying your artistic work and receiving feedback

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Instructor, West Kingdom Virtual June Crown and Collegium Occidentalis June 2021

• Taught a lecture class on illustrating how recent archaeological finds have changed the historical understanding of the diet of the average Roman citizen

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Instructor, Barony of Three Mountains Spring Court March 2021

• Taught a course regarding period Italian Pastas and introduction to pasta making

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Instructor, An Tir Online Grand Ithra May 2021

• Taught a lecture class on illustrating how recent archaeological finds have changed the historical understanding of the diet of the average Roman citizen

• Taught a lecture class on how to redact a recipe from a primary source

• Taught a lecture course regarding finding and using archaeological evidence in personal research

• Taught a course on debunking common myths regarding medieval food

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Moderator, Hartwood Virtual TUTR May 2021

• Served as moderator/technical support for other instructors during their classes, as well as one of several lobby hosts
   

Instructor, Salons of the Italies April 2021

• Taught a lecture class on illustrating how recent archaeological finds have changed the historical understanding of the diet of the average Roman citizen

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Instructor & Moderator, Virtual West Coast Culinary Symposium April 2021

• Taught a lecture class on illustrating how recent archaeological finds have changed the historical understanding of the diet of the average Roman citizen

• Served as moderator/technical support for other instructors during their classes, as well as one of several lobby hosts

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Instructor, Barony of Three Mountains Spring Court March 2021

• Taught a lecture course regarding finding and using archaeological evidence in personal research
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Co-Host & Moderator, Great Performances: A Bardic Showcase 2 (online) March 2021

• Work closely with Magister Arion the Wander to articulate the format of the event

• Created online Facebook event via the SCA Virtual Classroom & Artisan Display page

• Recruited bards from around the Known World to post performances for the event

• Publicized the event via email and social media sites

• Coordinated sign ups of participating performers

• Moderate and manage online posts and activities related to the event.

• Track performances and annotate when performers who registered for the event posted their performances

• Establish and update mailing list of participating performers for the purpose of mailing commemorative coins to each performer

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Instructor, Online University of Atlantia Session 106 February 2021

• Taught a lecture class on illustrating how recent archaeological finds have changed the historical understanding of the diet of the average Roman citizen

• Taught a lecture class on how to redact a recipe from a primary source

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Social Salon Coordinator, An Tir Ethereal 12th Night January 2021

• Recruit various staff to moderate a variety of online social spaces on a wide range of SCA topics

• Schedule various online social spaces to avoid overlap of related topics, coordinate with the rest of the event schedule, and allow staff time to take breaks between various activities.

• Meet regularly via online communications platforms with staff from all departments of the event to coordinate our various schedules, activities, advertising, and recruitment of volunteers.

• On the day of the event, act as the primary moderator and tech support for the entire Social Salons program.

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Instructor, Virtu-L 12th Night, Kingdom of Avacal Online January 2021

• Taught a lecture class on how to redact a recipe from a primary source

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Instructor, Kingdom University, Kingdom of Drachenwald Online November 2020

• Taught a lecture class on illustrating how recent archaeological finds have changed the historical understanding of the diet of the average Roman citizen

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Instructor, Montengarde Samhain, Kingdom of Avacal Online November 2020

• Taught a lecture class on how to redact a recipe from a primary source

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Instructor, An Tir Online Grand Ithra September 2020

• Taught a lecture class on illustrating how recent archaeological finds have changed the historical understanding of the diet of the average Roman citizen

• Taught a lecture class on how to redact a recipe from a primary source
   

Co-Host & Moderator, Great Performances: A Bardic Showcase (online) August 2020

• Work closely with Magister Arion the Wander to articulate the format of the event

• Created online Facebook event via the SCA Virtual Classroom & Artisan Display page

• Recruited bards from around the Known World to post performances for the event

• Publicized the event via email and social media sites

• Coordinated sign ups of participating performers

• Moderate and manage online posts and activities related to the event.

• Track performances and annotate when performers who registered for the event posted their performances

• Establish and update mailing list of participating performers for the purpose of mailing commemorative coins to each performer

Presenter, Virtual Athenaeum July 2020

• Was an artist participant in this non-competitive body of work event where the focus is on displaying your artistic work and receiving feedback

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Instructor, Stirring the Pot: An Unofficial Cooks Guild Colloquium, Calontir July 2020

• Taught a lecture class on illustrating how recent archaeological finds have changed the historical understanding of the diet of the average Roman citizen
   

Instructor, The University of Avacal (online) June 2020

• Taught a lecture class on illustrating how recent archaeological finds have changed the historical understanding of the diet of the average Roman citizen

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Entrant, An Tir Kingdon Arts & Championship March 2020

• Entered three different entries to compete for A&S Champion of An Tir

• Was awarded the “Scholar” designation on two of my entries

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Co-Steward/Feast Steward, Octoberfeast October 2019

• Researched and redacted recipes

• Devised menu

• Organized and supervised kitchen

• Publicized the event via email and social media sites

• Assisted with event planning and coordination

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Arts & Sciences Champion, Barony of Wastekeep – 2018-2019
 

A&S Activity Coordinator, July Coronation 2019

• Planned and coordinated A&S Activities for the event
   

Instructor, West Coast Culinary Symposium April 2019

• Taught a lecture course regarding the history of cheese making, and the introductory methodology of cheese making.

• Taught a lecture course regarding the period Italian Pastas
   

Charter Distributor, Inlands – An Tir Regional Scribal Distribution Network 2017 – Present

• Coordinate with Royal Scribe regarding what charters are currently needed by the Sovereigns.

• Print and distribute charters for painting to local scribes.

• Insure that distributed charters are collected and delivered to the Royal Scribe in a timely fashion.

Instructor, An Tir Collegium – Archeaology Track November 2018

• Taught a lecture course regarding finding and using archaeological evidence in personal research

• Was a panelist for a panel discussion focusing on experimental archaeology in an SCA context

Course Lead - Supper, An Tir Kingdom Feast and Bardic Celebration October 2018

• Researched and redacted recipes

• Devised menu

• Organized and supervised kitchen

Instructor, An Tir Collegium – Culinary Track November 2017

• Taught a lecture course regarding new archaeological evidence regarding the diet and dining culture of Ancient Romans

• Taught a lecture course regarding the history of cheese making, and the introductory methodology of cheese making.

Course Lead - Supper, An Tir Kingdom Feast and Bardic Celebration October 2016

• Researched and redacted recipes

• Devised menu

• Organized and supervised kitchen

Instructor, West Coast Culinary Symposium April 2016

• Taught a lecture course regarding new archaeological evidence regarding the diet of Ancient Romans

• Taught a hands-on cooking course regarding the preparation of certain Roman dishes

Feast Steward, Feast of Fools February 2016

• Researched and redacted recipes

• Devised menu

• Organized and supervised kitchen

• Publicized the event via email and social media sites

Instructor, Iron and Ink June 2015

• Collaborated with Maestra Julia Sempronia, OL OP, to teach a combination lecture course and hands-on course regarding the food and feasting practices of Ancient Rome

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Co-Event Steward and Feast Steward, Feast of Fools February 2015

• Organized and planned event activities in cooperation with my co-steward

• Recruited volunteers to lead and judge various activities

• Supervised and organized volunteers the day of the event

• Worked with Seneschal to find and contract a site location

• Publicized the event via the Crier, email and social media sites

• Researched and redacted recipes

• Devised menu

• Organized and supervised kitchen

Feast Steward, Oktoberfest October 2014

• Researched and redacted recipes

• Devised menu

• Organized and supervised kitchen

• Publicized the event via email and social media sites

Event Steward, Wealdsmere Sergeants Trials and Newcomers Event 2014  (cancelled due to fire danger)

• Organized and planned event activities

• Recruited volunteers to lead and judge various activities

• Worked with Seneschal to find and contract a site location

• Researched and made arrangements for vendors providing services to the event

• Publicized the event via the Crier, email and social media sites

• Coordinate with the Seneschal, Baroness, and Baron regarding the cancellation of the event due to a wildfire close to the site two days prior to the event.

Creator and Moderator of the An Tir Largesse Swap Group on Facebook, 2014

• Established social media group dedicated to promoting and encouraging the Arts and Sciences in the Kingdom of An Tir

• The purpose of the group is to encourage artisans within the Kingdom of An Tir to practice their arts by exchanging a completed project with another artisan

• Foster and promote new friendships between the artisans of An Tir.

• The identity of the artisan remains a secret until the recipient receives their art piece.

• Participating members create an art item over the course of six months, and in return they receive an art item from another member.

• During the six months of the exchange, the artisans are encouraged to check-in with the moderator to update on their progress as well as to ask any questions that they may have for their recipient to maintain the secrecy of the artisan’s identity until the completed item is presented.

• Each swap has a given theme, and artisans are encouraged to follow the theme of the swap and certain information given by the recipient.  They are also encouraged to make the item on a limited budget (generally less than $25).

Feast Steward, Oktoberfest October 2013

• Researched and redacted recipes

• Devised menu

• Organized and supervised kitchen

• Publicized the event via email and social media sites

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Co-Event Steward, Celtic Revolt May 2013

• Organized and planned event activities in cooperation with my co-steward

• Recruited volunteers to lead and judge various activities

• Supervised and organized volunteers the day of the event

• Worked with Seneschal to find and contract a site location

• Researched and made arrangements for vendors providing services to the event

• Publicized the event via the Crier, email and social media sites

Creator and Co-Moderator of the Inlands Culinary Discussion Group on Facebook, 2012

• Established social media discussion group dedicated to Medieval Culinary Arts

• Recruited volunteers from the various Inlands Branches to co-moderate the group

• Invite and encourage discussion of medieval culinary arts

• Create a space for medieval cooking enthusiasts to share research, ask questions, share experiences and recipes

Coordinator, First Night Demo 2003

• Liason with event staff of First Night, a local family-friendly New Years performance and arts show

• Organized and planned event activities

• Ensured that all necessary safety precautions were implemented for marshal activities

• Recruited volunteers to lead various activities

• Supervised and organized volunteers the day of the event

• Served as a point of contact for attendees of the event to receive more information regarding the Branch and the SCA

• Publicized the event via email and print flyers

Co-Event Steward, Celtic Revolt May 2003

• Organized and planned event activities in cooperation with my co-steward

• Recruited volunteers to lead and judge various activities

• Supervised and organized volunteers the day of the event

• Worked with Seneschal to find and contract a site location

• Researched and made arrangements for vendors providing services to the event

• Publicized the event via the Crier, email and print flyers

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I have run dance activities at many local events as well as taught dance at practices.  I have served as an event volunteer, run A&S competitions, run bardic circles, served as a marshal, have served as a chirugeon and/or been Chirugeon-in-Charge, and have served as a voice and/or field herald at numerous events.  I have also created, drafted wording, calligraphed, and painted charters, both for my local group and the Kingdom. Additionally, I have served on both baronial and royal retinue for multiple reigns.

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Classes Taught

• Unraveling the Gordion Knot: A Newcomer’s Guide to the SCA

• To Bow or to Shake? An Introduction to SCA Etiquette

• How to Be Heard: An Introduction to Voice Heraldry

• Food and Feasting in Ancient Rome – taught in collaboration with Magistra Julia Sempronia, OL OP

• Food in Ancient Rome: Myths, Misconceptions, and New Insights

• Introduction to Roman Cuisine

• Introduction to Period Dance

• English Country Dances

• Introduction to Medieval Cheese

• Introduction to Cheese Making - Beginner 

• Introduction to Cheese Making - Intermediate

• Clues from the Earth: Finding and Using Archeaological Evidence in Your Research

• Introduction to Italian Pasta

• The Archaeology of the Roman Diet

• Redacting a Recipe from a Primary Source

• Real or Not Real? Debunking Medieval Food Myths

• Food and Festivals in the Roman Empire

• Researching Without a Traditional Library

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I would like to acknowledge that there is a gap in my SCA career.  Due to injuries that I received in a series of car accidents, I was forced to take a leave absence between 2005 and 2010.