Jan 10 2009
Suggestion List of Ready Made Items for SCA Potlucks
(the following items are also great for bringing to events to snack on throughout the day!)
Bread (but not Wonder Bread!) Think of a good crusty loaf, such as sourdough, or a hearty multigrain. Sliced is also a good suggestion as well, unless you plan to bring a breadknife and cutting board.Butter for bread.
Cheese. Think of such types as Brie, Swiss, Cheddar, but not American cheeze fud slices. But slicing or cutting up into chunks is a Good Idea.
Fresh fruit, such as oranges, grapes, pears, etc. Sliced is also a good thing. Soaking fruits such as apples and pears in a bit of diluted lemon juice will keep them from turning brown.
Dried fruits, such as figs, apricots, apples, raisins, etc.
Assorted nuts, but bring nutcrackers and pics if you bring them in the shell.
A mixed green salad with a simple vinegar and oil dressing. Try the spring mix greens, which is probably the closest thing to a period “salat”. For the dressing, mix vinegar (red wine vinegar or balsamic) with olive oil in a 1 part vinegar to 3 parts oil ratio. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Olives, especially if you can get imported ones. But plain black ones will do, as well as unstuffed green ones.
Hommus. Not period, but is easily available and seen at many SCA feasts.
Rotisserie chicken. The plain kind, not the BBQ. If you can, cut it up beforehand.
Sliced roast beef and salami from the deli counter
These are just a few suggestions that I have for potlucks. With all of these suggestions, try to also bring serving gear, such as a plate or bowl to set the food in. Also, label your dish, so if you do leave it at the site, it can get back to you somehow.
