What century is it again?

Somewhere, on Facebook, recently, there were a group of SCA artisans talking, and discussion turned to research and documentation, and how for some very talented artisans, these weren't skills they come pre-set with.  And someone said "You know, someone should teach classes on that."

To which I replied: I do.  I have actually taught Intro to Research and Intro to Documentation probably 8-12 times in the last 4 years.  Across 3 kingdoms.  I have hand outs.  We play with resources.  I have done it roundtable style and lecture style.  I have tried everything by charades.  And inevitably, I am scheduled opposite something with fire.  Or knives.  Or power tools.  And I get one or two people.  Maybe.  Sometimes I wait 15 minutes, then head back to the commons area because no one shows up.

So, I am trying it again this weekend, and then if turn out is still subpar, I will probably retire it as a live class and look at maybe developing something YouTube-able instead.

Until I see how it comes out:
Post Thanksgiving Spaetzel Mac and Cheese

8oz cooked long noodle Spaetzel (Aldi Style) or Amish Homestyle Noodles
4 oz Goat Cheese crumbled
4 oz Cabot Vermont Sharp Cheddar shredded
Cream Sauce (4 tbs butter, 2 tbs flour, 1/4 cup whipping cream, 1/4 cup half and half)
1/4 c medium dry white table wine
1 tsp black pepper
1tsb garlic powder

Preheat Oven to 350 F.  Grease a medium sized oven casserole dish.  On the stove, melt the butter for the Cream Sauce.  Add the flour and whisk to combine.  Add the whipping cream and about half of the half and half.  Keep on warm heat, stirring occasionally.

Layer 1/3 noodles into dish.  Top with 1/3 of each cheese, then drizzle over 1/3 of the Cream Sauce.  Repeat two more times.  One top, sprinkle all the spices.  Drizzle with the table wine. 

Bake at 350 for approximately 20 minutes or until everything is warm and bubbly.

* 2 batches of cooked sushi rice (3 cups rice, 4 cups water)
* 2 cups Colby and Monterrey Jack Cheese
* 1 8 oz jar of Kim Chi, finely chopped in the food processor
* 1 box of panko bread crumbs
* 2 eggs, beaten to egg wash with 2 tbs of water

Preheat Oven to 375.  Spray three baking sheets with non-stick cooking spray.  Mix the first three ingredients until they are sticky and will hold a ball shape. Dip each ball in the egg wash, then roll it the panko crumbs.  Place on the baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes until the balls are slightly golden.

Serve with the following Aoli
* 8oz of mayonaisse
* 1 small jalapeno, cored and seeds removed, then diced
* 1 oz of pickled ginger
* 2 tbs of ginger
* 1/4 tsp of wasabi powder

Process all ingredients in food processor until well blended.

* Dress Accessories c. 1150-1450 (Excavations of Medieval London Series) (at Amazon here) From the Husband
* Textiles and Clothing c. 1150-1450 (Excavation of Medieval London Series) (at Amazon here) From the Husband's Laurel and his lady.
* The Goodman of Paris (Eileen Powers Translation) at Amazon here.  Also from the Husband

* Damn, Kevin McKidd, you really need to star in a musical.  Any musical. Or record an album.  Just sing more.

* Three Musketeers 3D was a great movie.  I don't understand the critical pan.  Great effects, great acting, stayed as true to the plot of the book as any of them ever do (Constance is a much luckier girl in the films, I am just saying).  Also, in this version, Porthos is totally the Great^17 grandson of Titus Pullo, and that was completely awesome.  And Luke Evans.  Damn.  Sexiest. Aramis. Ever.

*Still liking the job.  Still wish I had a little more direction, though.

* SCA is busy busy busy.  Need to make a list and prioritize.  May do 2 feasts next year.

* Despite TWOP telling me otherwise, I am enjoying the hell out of both "Once Upon A Time" and "Grimm" and will gladly watch both.

So I came home sick from work today, to find a letter from my law school in my mailbox.  It was a standard Alumni mailing, talking about how smart the new class was, and the awards the students had been getting, and the faculty achievements, etc, etc, etc.   Sent from the new Dean's office, and signed with his auto-pen.  All very standard.  Except how it was addressed.  The envelope and the letter were addressed to "Mr. and Ms. Peter von Groote" and the Salutation was "Dear Peter and Rebecca."

Now, this would be correct if a) this was still 1950 and I was a very early female attorney or b) Peter and I were both graduates.  Because while I am Mrs. Peter von Groote, I am, in the alumni system, Rebecca L.W. von Groote, JD, M.Ed.  Peter is not in the system as an alumni at all, because while we will have two alma maters in common when he gets his masters, OU is not among them.

I suppose I am bothered that rather than use my preferred form of address, they are opting to use an address form and style that has been considered high formal since my grandmother was still alive.  And not to be a raging feminist about it, because I will be the first to admit I couldn't have gotten through law school without the love and support of my now husband, but at the end of the day, it was my accomplishment.  To address things to me first would be as offensive for him to receive things from OSU relating to his degree addressed to "Ms. and Mr. Williams" and have the salutation as "Dear Rebecca and Peter".

I will actually be at the law school this weekend for a clinic event, and I am considering whether or not to say anything.  Hmmm....

And would like to spare me a vote, I have entered a recipe contest to win a trip to Hawaii.  Since the Hubband and I never took a proper honeymoon, this would be a lovely surprise.

http://aloha.hawaiianairlines.com/entries/public_show/359

Working on, simultaneously, finishing:

My hand outs for my two classes at Cook Symposium this weekend.

My documentation for my remaining to A&S Projects

Dry runs on the dessert course entry

New outfit for KAS

Final paper for Grad ANTH class.  Yay fun!