Upcoming Darkwood Events

White Shield Tourney & Feast + Mists Archery Championship, March 14, 2009
Caer Darth Rapier Tourney, March 27 - 29, 2009
Caer Darth Borgia Feast, August 22, 2009
Darkwood "How to Host a War" Event, August 28 - 30, 2009
Darkwood Masked Ball, September 19, 2009

White Shield Tourney & Feast + Mists Archery Championship

March 14, 2009

Come and celebrate with the Barony of Darkwood during their 22nd annual White Shield Tournament followed by a feast in honor of the new Baron and Baroness; Juan Santiago and Rose de LeMans. There will be both Heavy and Rapier Tournaments. Lists open and armor inspections begin at approx. 9:30am with invocation shortly after. The Prince and Princess of the Mists will also hold an archery tournament to select their next Archery Champion of the Mists. More information on this will be in the March Page.

The feast will be prepared by the infamous 4 Katherines. (See menu below) Please contact Katherine ni Cheallaigh of Skye (purpleviking@sbcglobal.net) with any questions regarding allergies/restrictions as soon as possible.

Site Information: San Benito County Fairgrounds / Tres Pinos CA. Site opens at 9 am and closes at 10 pm. Feast will begin at 5 pm. Site Fee: Site fee will be $5 ($8 for non-members), the feast is $10 for adults and $5 for 10 and under. Please contact Brid Hedgewight (ladybrid@sbcglobal.net) or Ghislaine d’Auxerre (mdmghislaine@yahoo.com) to reserve your feast tickets.

White Shield 2009 Menu

Appetizer Course:

Mistress Caitlin O’Byrne: In honor of Katherine Howard, England

Toasts with Quince Preserves (Toast w/ Brie and Quince Jam) V
Tarts of New Cheese with Asparagus (Tart of Brie, Cream Cheese and Asparagus) V
Stuffed Eggs (Deviled Eggs w/Cream Cheese) V
Forcemeat Balls (Meatballs w/Raisins and Spices)
Oyster Cream on Toasts (Toast w/Cream Cheese and Smoked Oysters)
Confits of Almonds (Candied Almonds) V

Second Course:

Lady Caterina di Guglielmo: In honor of Caterina de’ Medici, Italy

Carne In tegamo alla Fiorentina (Florentine-Style Meat in Baking Dish)
Ravioli Commun de Herbe Vantazati (Excellent Everyday Herb Ravioli) V
Torta de Castagne (Chestnut Torte) V
Insalta Verde Misto (Mixed Green Salad) V
Gelatina a modo de Uno Scachero (Jelly like a Checkerboard) V
Fish (TBD)

Third Course:

Lady Anne FitzRichards: In honor of Catherine of Aragon, Spain

Cazuela de Carne (Roasted Pork in Orange Sauce)
Pato en Vino Español (Duck in Spanish Wine)
Potaje de Porrada (Pottage of Leeks) V
Potaje de Semola (Pottage of Cracked Wheat) V

Dessert Course:

Mistress Katherine ni Cheallaigh of Skye: In honor of Catherine of Valois, France

Aros ab led de Amelles (Rice Pudding with Almond Milk) V
Manyan d’Angels (Angel’s Food/Mascarpone) V
Biscuits (Cookies) V
Fruit et Fromage (Fruit and Cheese) V
Massepain (Marzipan Sotelte) V

V=Vegetarian

Directions: From the North: Take Hwy 101S to Hwy 25. Turn left on Wright Rd (becomes McCloskey Rd) At the end, turn right on Fairview Rd. Turn left on Airline Hwy. Go through Tres Pinos to the fairgrounds. Use second entry. From the South: Take Hwy 101N to Hwy 156E. Turn right onto Union Rd. Turn right on Airline Hwy and follow to the fairground. From the East: From Hwy 5, take Hwy 152W. Turn left onto Hwy 156. At Fairview Rd, turn left. At Airline Hwy turn left and follow to fairgrounds.