Principality of the Mists: Silver Spoon

Mists Silver Spoon Competition Schedule: 2024

Greetings from your new Silver Spoon Minister, Mdm Ghislaine!

I wanted to let folks know about this year’s competition themes so everyone has time to research and plan their dishes.

Before that, I wanted to state a couple of reminders and my own requirement.

This is a self judged competition. The entrants will sit together and present their entry/entries. They will then discuss and ask/answer questions of the other entrants while sampling their creations. They will then decide together who the winner of that day is. If there is a tie, then it will be taken to Their Highnesses of the Mists who will make the final decision.
My requirements. If you choose to enter more than one Silver Spoon competition this year, try a new recipe with each event. And if you entered last year’s run, try something new than what you have submitted before. Cooks and diners love variety!
Now on to the theme for the year:

Rulers/Emperors/Monarchs

Create a dish/dishes that would have been seen in a ruler’s court or just by the everyday person during their time period.

Spring Coronet

Romulus Agustulus (Rome 5th century)

Known as the last emperor of the Roman Empire. Apicius created a book of recipes at this time that is easily found. 

You can find a link to the book of recipes here: Cooking and Dining in Imperial Rome

Spring Investiture

Justinian/Charlemagne/Harald Hardrada/Eleanor of Aquitaine/Saladin (Various 7th-12th century)

These great individuals from different centuries and cultures should allow a wide variety of recipes for entrants to choose from.

Fall Coronet

Alfonso X (Spain and Iberia Peninsula 13th century)

King of Castile, Leon, and Galicia. Known for his love of books and scholarship. The Anonymous Andalusian Cookbook is from this period and has wonderful tried and true recipes for entrants to explore.

Fall Investiture

Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, Phillip II of Spain, Charles V, and Suleiman the Magnificent (Various 16th century)

Another collection of great rulers who took their politics, warfare, fashion, and cuisine to a new level. What can you find during this era, from these countries to show us?

Below are links to help folks find and play with recipes ahead of time. But you are certainly not limited these resources. Go out and explore your local library or other internet sites.

Looking forward to seeing you all!