Category Ne wat swetes ðanc, se þe biteres ne onbyrgeð (He never knows the pleasure of sweetness, who never tastes bitterness) EntrantLihua Li Entry“Yunjian” (sometimes “Pijian”) or “Cloud Collar” Item: “Yunjian” (sometimes “Pijian”) or “Cloud Collar” Time: Ming Dynasty, however this collar was popular from Sui Dynasty and into the Qing …
CategoryMuþa gehwylc mete þearf, mæl sceolon tidum gongan (Every mouth needs food; meals should come at the right time) Cook something EntrantLihua Li EntryShuituan 水團 (Also called ‘Tong Yuen’ 汤圆) from Benxin zhai shushi pu 本心齋蔬食譜 – circa 960-1127 History There are many legends that surround the origins of these …
CategorySeo nydþearf feala læreð (Necessity teaches many things) EntrantLihua Li EntryLebkuchengewürz Why I chose this entryFor the Ildhafn Winter Event/Baronial Anniversary, I had decided I wished to makeLebkuchen for our contribution to Saturday’s lunch. Unfortunately, most recipes forLebkuchen simply state ‘Lebkuchengewürz’ in the ingredients. I used a recipe forLebkuchengewürz I …
Date:Late 16th century Description:Washerwoman’s Bransle (also known as Branle des Lavandières) is a lively French dance from the Renaissance period. It belongs to the family of branles—circle or line dances popular in court and country settings across France and beyond. This particular dance is light-hearted and humorous in character, often …
Date:Early 17th century (published 1609) Description:The Pigeon is a lively, rhythmic English madrigal by Thomas Ravenscroft. It is characterised by its playful melody and engaging harmonies, typical of the type of part-songs Ravenscroft was known for. The piece is often performed as a four-part madrigal, with lively interactions between the …
Date:Early 17th century (published 1611) Description:The Maid She Went a-Milking by Thomas Ravenscroft is a lively, light-hearted English folk song with a humorous and playful character. It tells the story of a young maid who goes milking, with the repeated refrain emphasizing the innocence and simplicity of the task. This …
Date:1609 Description:“I Pray You Good Mother” is a charming English song by Thomas Ravenscroft, included in his Deuteromelia (1609). This piece is a three-part round (catch) and is a good example of the playful and conversational nature of English madrigals and catches from the period. The song has a catchy, …