September 30-October 2
To all good people that support Broch Ceoban, call to arms! We are being invaded and need all able bodied men and women of arms to help us fight for our freedom.
ShadowOps Airsoft Field
5129 Sand Road, Bellingham, WA 98226 Google MapThe great host of Ardesca will meet the allies of Broch Ceoban for a weekend of fun, fighting and friendship, EMP style.
We will host at the ShadowOps Airsoft field in Bellingham, Washington. There will be camping, fighting, drumming, and games. This is a new venue and there are fields, forests, and other cool stuff to fight in and around.If the weather is ugly, there will still be fighting, drumming, and games. There will be food...
and EMP hospitality. Weather should be somewhat dry, but prepare for possible showers.
Site fee is $20 for the weekend and $15 daytrip. Family cap is $50 and 12 to 15yrs 10$ under 12 free.
We hope that you will RSVP early so we know how to plan our surprises....Friday
Gate opens at 12:00
8:00 -9:00 Night fighting
Come join in the torch light to prepare for the following day’s War!
Saturday
10:00 Drop spindle class, hosted by the Fiber Art Guild
Come, learn the art of turning wool into thread!
11:00 Rebellion War begins
11:00 First cooking class, preparing Chicken and Dumplings in a Dutch oven, hosted by the Culinary Arts (Below is a list of what you need to bring if you would like to participate, but all are welcome to come watch!)
All that is prepared will be used for the potluck/feast!
11:30-12:00 pick up supplies for siege costuming contest. Bring scissor, needle and thread and a doll or stuffed animal, pick through the scraps of fabric and create your own period costume. Best seamstress, most original and most period will be recognized.
3:00 Second cooking class, hosted by the Culinary Arts Guild
4:00 Rebellion War Ends
Who has Won?
4:00 Return dressed dolls to be Judged
4:30 Ogre Lords Tournament. Mass weapons! Must fight through the whole Rebellion war to enter.
5:00 Budica Tournament Ladies only! If you’ve always wanted to try fighting here’ a chance to give it a try!
6:00 Court/Feast Begins
Pot luck feast….Bring a dish and enjoy the comradery
6:30 Tavern opens with the Brew contest
Bring your best home brew and let the Ladies of the Tavern pick the best of the bunch
7:30 Childrens story telling time at the Bardic Circle
8:30-9:00 Bardic Circle Begins
Come and join and enjoy songs and tales of days past and adventures had.
Sunday
Site closes at 2:00 pm
Please pick up after yourselves
Conventions of war!
Site is wet, bring period containers.
Smoking ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREA! No Exceptions!
For the cooking class!
Bring a dutch oven w/lid, a large bowl and stirring implements. I also recommend that ingredients be measured and cut ahead of time.
Hadassa’s Chicken and Dumplings
*Please note that a lot of these measurements are approximate. I tend to just throw things in till they look right*
1- 1 ½ lbs. chicken: cut into about 1”x1” pieces doesn’t have to be exact. ( I like thighs)
Oil for pan*
1 white or yellow onion diced
2 med – lg carrots diced
3 ribs celery diced
2 c. fresh sliced mushrooms (optional)
1 qt. chicken stock
4 cloves crushed garlic
4 cloves finely minced or grated garlic (all hail the microplane!)
2-4 tbs. flour
2 tbs. (or so) dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
The Dumplings (courtesy of Alton Brown):
9 1/2 ounces all purpose flour, approximately 2 cups**
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 ounces butter, cut into small pieces and chilled
1 cup buttermilk***
2 Tbs. or so dried parsley
Notes:
* If you buy bone in thighs with the skins you can remove the skin to render the fat for this recipe (and then you get to eat the yummy, crispy skins). It adds extra flavor, but is not necessary. Any cooking oil will work or bacon for smoky flavor.
**Gluten free alternative for thickening recipe: tapioca starch. For the dumplings: Equal parts brown rice flour and tapioca starch + 1tsp xanthan gum. Xanthan gum will be available at the demo.
*** Buttermilk can be substituted by adding 1tbs. white vinegar to 1c. warm milk and letting it stand for 5 min. Vinegar will be available at the demo for those who don’t want to purchase buttermilk, but have milk on hand.
Contact Lord Vego or RaddRik with any further questions or if you are looking for volunteer opportunities!
johndeighton@comcast.net (Lord Vego)
RaddRik@comcast.net (Webminister)