Introduction

In the SCA I am known as Sister Constance Stoune, a nun of the 1100's.   The day I let Mathilda into my family's keep instead of sending her away was the day that I decided that the convent was a far safer place for me.  The 12th Century was literally a mini renaissance - the old and the new blending in England and the time of fascinating women such as Empress Mathilda, Eleanor of Aquitaine and especially Hildegarde von Bingen

Horrible Histories Norman Family Tree -- for those that don't know the sordid story.

In real life, I work in tech sales (selling cell phones but also computers, etc...), I also have PCOS which makes life interesting now and again.  PCOS is a hormonal disease that among other things causes weight gain, cycle fluctuations and a number of other side effects.    PCOS Overview - if you want more information.

I primarily eat a modified paleo/primal diet and try to live that lifestyle.   When I first cut gluten out of my diet I noticed I was feeling so much better and then when I added it back I got very sick.   Corn is another offender for me.   I did however do quite well on rice.    I haven't seriously tried to add oats or barley back in - I have an attitude of experimenting and listening to my body.    I also am very much a Health at Every Size advocate - which means I eat healthfully and follow healthy habits and let my weight settle where it will.   I do also eat some dairy - mainly cheeses and fermented dairy - and in season, raw goat's milk.

So, What Exactly IS Paleolithic Nutrition?

But while it is easy enough to deal with food and sensitivities at home, when you are at events and dealing with things like the feasts and breads it becomes much more complicated.  My focus on this blog will be working with substitutes for common stuff, building safe lunches and finding period recipes that are allergen free.