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I do believe that fried chicken is going to be one of the themes for the picnic.
Wasn't there a pate theme at some point?
At the risk of being labeled anything other than a bacon-loving omnivore, I'd like to ask what's wrong with say, a strawberry festival? A paen to peas?
Alas, we'll be attending a wedding in the hinterlands of Virginia that weekend.

1st picnic that I've missed. :D

Peanut doesn't have to go, does she? :blink:
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I'd be happy to bring the CampChef stove (w/ 3 30K burners) for any chicken-frying activities (don't have a turkey fryer, maybe that would be better?), I also have lg. stockpots for frying, & mindful of uncertain weather conditions, will bring a pop-up canopy & side tables, as well as some sort of food & drink (still undetermined). We're all (myself & 2-3 family members) looking forward to the picnic...

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I'll be there, probably +1. What I bring will depend heavily on the farmer's market options, perhaps a raw "kale ceviche" salad with hemp seed (yes, sounds like hippie food but offers shockingly delicious flavor) and/or asparagus roasted with sesame seeds, or something else entirely. I'll probably aim vegetarian, but it will be an accident, I swear.

Squid just doesn't work at picnics.

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Here's the current list:

DanielK +1 +2 kids

ScottJohnston – deviled eggs, veggie torte

Cucas87

Heather – potato salad and brownies

Legant

Thistle +3 – Camp Chef Stove, table, canopy

Ol_ironstomach

Nashman1975 – sweet potato salad and fudgeful peanut butter bars

goldenticket

Anna Blume

Waitman - King Crimson 8 track collection :D

Antonio Burrell - Fried Chicken

StephenB - Deviled Eggs w/Caviar

Lackadaisi, JLock + 1/2

Halloween

AGM and NotQuickDraw

KMango +1 – (probably) vegetarian item(s)

Pat +1 – Causa (Peruvian cold mashed potatoes) and bread

I'll be out of town for a few days, so look for an update early next week. Hope to see some new names and faces on the list - don't be shy :blink:

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Here's the current list:

DanielK +1 +2 kids

ScottJohnston – deviled eggs, veggie torte

Cucas87

Heather – potato salad and brownies

Legant

Thistle +3 – Camp Chef Stove, table, canopy

Ol_ironstomach

Nashman1975 – sweet potato salad and fudgeful peanut butter bars

goldenticket

Anna Blume

Waitman - King Crimson 8 track collection :D

Antonio Burrell - Fried Chicken

StephenB - Deviled Eggs w/Caviar

Lackadaisi, JLock + 1/2

Halloween

AGM and NotQuickDraw

KMango +1 – (probably) vegetarian item(s)

Pat +1 – Causa (Peruvian cold mashed potatoes) and bread

With apologies to Clara Peller ...

Where's the pork?

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With apologies to Clara Peller ...

Where's the pork?

If I get my smoker fixed before the picnic, I'll bring smoked pork butt (because it goes w/ everything)-I'd rather bring the stove & let someone else try to cook fried chicken on site, because I'm not sure of my chicken frying skills-I would rather assist, & deal w/ oil cleanup/disposal, than try to do it in front of an audience. That said, I have a recipe for a Vietnamese style chicken salad, w/ cabbage & lots of fresh herbs, that's great at room temp...

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I plan to be there, possibly with Azami. I'll bring Japanese food of some sort, depending on the state of my kitchen and availability of ingredients.

:D welcome back!! Hope your move goes well.

Still don't know yet if I'll be able to make it myself...

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With apologies to Clara Peller ...

Where's the pork?

Lisa and I will be there. Plan on bringing a bacon and onion tart, along with a Pâté de Campagne. So lots of pork there.

As a side note, those of you on twitter saw my latest piggy porn. It tasted pretty damn good, too!

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DanielK +1 +2 kids

ScottJohnston – deviled eggs, veggie torte (smoked pork butt maybe)

Cucas87

Heather – potato salad and brownies

Legant

Thistle +3 – Camp Chef Stove, table, canopy - possible smoked port butt and/or Vietnamese style chicken salad

Ol_ironstomach

Nashman1975 – sweet potato salad and fudgeful peanut butter bars

goldenticket

Anna Blume - fruit or vegetable dish

Waitman - King Crimson 8 track collection

Antonio Burrell - Fried Chicken

StephenB - Deviled Eggs w/Caviar

Lackadaisi, JLock + 1/2

Halloween

AGM and NotQuickDraw

KMango +1 – (probably) vegetarian item(s)

Pat +1 – Causa (Peruvian cold mashed potatoes) and bread

hm212 - berry dish

Grover - Bon Chon and Cheogadjib fried chicken

Walrus

Tripewriter

The Matt (?)

Xochitl10 (+1?) - Japanese food

Xcanuck +1 - bacon and onion tart, pate de campagne

jparrott - ham

MelGold - dessert

Looks like we could use some desserts and more side dishes. Still plenty of time to sign up!

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Kinda nicoisey, then? Click
Related, sort of: boiled new potatoes, oil packed tuna, minced white onion, minced egg white, minced cornichons, minced parsley, and sliced pimento-stuffed olives. The dressing is made with the mashed egg yolks, olive oil, white wine vinegar, mashed garlic, and hot red pepper flakes. Mixed together, not composed.
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We want to come!! I have a son graduating a few days before, and am planning his graduation party for the following weekend. But, I think I'll deserve a break don't you??? Hope you see you/meet you on the 7th... I have no idea what we will bring - will check back online just before the weekend to see if there are any glaring absences...

Janis & Don

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We are leaving for Spain the following day and I have no idea how crazed it will be around here with getting ready, so I am reluctant to say that I will be able to attend.

Zora, you'll have to come so you can clean out your fridge before departing! :D:blink:

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I won't know if I will be able to make it until right before the picnic, but if I can I'll bring paper goods. I can't believe we finally used up that never ending bag of supplies. Or is it still in the back of someone's jeep with his gun shells ;0

No one has said it in a while so I'll take a turn: new members or those who have never come to an event, please do not hesitate to join in. You'll be hard pressed to find another picnic like this in the city. Kick ass food and the company isn't too bad either.

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I won't know if I will be able to make it until right before the picnic, but if I can I'll bring paper goods. I can't believe we finally used up that never ending bag of supplies. Or is it still in the back of someone's jeep with his gun shells ;0

No one has said it in a while so I'll take a turn: new members or those who have never come to an event, please do not hesitate to join in. You'll be hard pressed to find another picnic like this in the city. Kick ass food and the company isn't too bad either.

Now that you have formulated it that way, I + 1 will have no hesitation to join the group. thank you. Don't know yet what we 'll bring. Skipper

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Now that you have formulated it that way, I + 1 will have no hesitation to join the group. thank you. Don't know yet what we 'll bring. Skipper

I cannot overemphasize how WELCOME new members will be at the picnic. EVERYONE is welcome, and within two minutes, you'll have met twenty new friends. Promise!

And this is the best food you'll ever have at any picnic. Bring your little ones, too!

Please, new members, sign up and come - we'd love to meet you and are going to go out of our way to make sure you feel right at home, from the moment you arrive. You'll have a great time!

Cheers,

Rocks.

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I cannot overemphasize how WELCOME new members will be at the picnic. EVERYONE is welcome, and within two minutes, you'll have met twenty new friends. Promise!

And this is the best food you'll ever have at any picnic. Bring your little ones, too!

Please, new members, sign up and come - we'd love to meet you and are going to go out of our way to make sure you feel right at home, from the moment you arrive. You'll have a great time!

Cheers,

Rocks.

thank you. skipper

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I cannot overemphasize how WELCOME new members will be at the picnic. EVERYONE is welcome, and within two minutes, you'll have met twenty new friends. Promise!

And this is the best food you'll ever have at any picnic. Bring your little ones, too!

Please, new members, sign up and come - we'd love to meet you and are going to go out of our way to make sure you feel right at home, from the moment you arrive. You'll have a great time!

Cheers,

Rocks.

Count me in, Don. I'm looking forward to meeting all the people on this wonderful board. It will be me and my significant other. (I'm Bruce and she's Kathy.) Please PM me the location -- I saw on a previous thread it was going to be at Ft. Hunt?

And true to my moniker, I'll be bringing a sizable batch of Kibbee. Not the raw stuff, in deference to the weather, but I will bring the baked footballs. If anyone thinks some additional mezze is needed please let me know and I'll oblige.

Add me to the list!

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Picnic Information Summary

Date Sunday June 7th

Location: Ft Hunt Park, Virginia

Directions: LOCATION: C-2 (about 1/2 way around the loop) look for the covered pavillion

My cell phone: 703-282-0819 if you help the day of the picnic

From Downtown Washington, DC:

Take 14th Street Bridge south towards Virginia). Take Exit for Mt. Vernon/National Airport; continue past National Airport, through Old Town Alexandria; Fort Hunt Park is 5 miles south of Old Town Alexandria; exit to the right at the sign marked "FORT HUNT ROAD/FORT HUNT PARK".

Beltway from Maryland to Alexandria, Virginia:

Take very first exit after Wilson Bridge (Mt. Vernon Highway); this will put you on South Washington Street; continue for 5 miles; exit to the right at the sign marked "FORT HUNT ROAD/FORT HUNT PARK".

NOTE: George Washington Memorial Parkway, Mt. Vernon Highway, and Washington Street, are all the same road depending on where you are at the moment.

Beltway from Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia:

Take Exit 1 North; go to the first traffic light and take a right on Franklin Street; go about 3 blocks and take a right on South Washington Street; continue for 5 miles; exit to the right at the sign marked "FORT HUNT ROAD/FORT HUNT PARK".

FAQs

This would be the perfect opportunity to repeat the Do's and Don'ts from previous picnics for the benefit of anyone thinking of coming to our six picnic who may not be sure what it is all about: Cucas87 put together an additional FAQ for the last picnic which is worth taking a look at as well. (Credit for most of this post goes to picnic queen Crackers, for whom all picnic goodness is derived) http://www.donrockwell.com/index.php?s=&am...ost&p=52749

DO come to the picnic even if you don't cook. Goodies picked up from your favorite bakery/cheese shop/restaurant/wine shop are perfectly fine. An appetite for delicious food and drink is all that is required.

DON'T think you have to make something fancy if you are cooking. Keep in mind that your dish may need to sit out at room temperature for at least an hour or two and that it will be eaten in a picnic setting.

DO consider other non-food options if you don't want to cook anything. One member brought a soccer set to the last picnic and it was a big hit with the kids. Beverages (adult and otherwise) are also greatly appreciated.

DON'T make tons and tons of food. Ten to twelve servings is plenty. Really. There will be a lot of fabulous food to taste and most everyone will only want a bite or two of any one item.

DO try to remember to bring appropriate prep and serving utensils for whatever food you bring.

DON'T feel you need to present your food in your best crystal, silver and/or china. In fact, if you don't plan on staying all afternoon, disposable serving containers are preferable.

DO put your name on any items you are concerned might get lost or left behind (a piece of masking tape with your name written on it with waterproof ink works great for this).

DON'T even think about not showing up just because you are running late. Come anyway. I suspect we'll be there until they kick us out of the park.

DO bring your families. Children of all ages are very welcome.

DON'T bring your pets. We have hearty appetites and hot grills and we'd hate to make a drunken mistake.

DO come even if your dog ate your lovingly prepared dish in a fit of vengeance because it could not attend the picnic and you have to make a last minute change to what you said you'd be bringing.

DON'T eat a large breakfast beforehand. Once again, there will be a lot of food.

DO refrain from posting any photographs or videos from the picnic on the internet that include a person's face, unless that person has given you permission to post it. This is a private event and we value and respect everybody's privacy.

DON'T forget to grab some extra water if it is really hot or a sweatshirt if it is cold, or a jacket if it is raining, or some sunscreen if it is sunny.

DO plan on having fun!!

DON'T worry, be happy!

Donations: Don was kind enough to front the $185 fee for the picnic site rental. Once again we are asking for voluntary donations to spread the cost among all of us who will be enjoying ourselves. The donation jar will be at the sign-in table.

Timing: Some people who can't stay the whole time have asked when prime "eating time" is going to be. The food will go out on the tables starting before noon, and reinforcements will arrive all afternoon.

We have yet to come close to running out of food. Unfortunately, once again it doesn't look like there will be any jello molds or even anything containing Miracle Whip (and we have the nerve to call this a picnic ). I hope people aren't so disappointed by this that they decide not to come.

Equipment: There are no grills at the picnic site. If you have something to grill, bring whatever you need to do that. There is also no running water, except in the nearby bathrooms. I'd suggest bringing a water bottle or two for yourself. Coolers and ice have come in handy if you have those to spare. Folding chairs are always a good idea. There will be picnic tables set up under the pavillion, but if you want to eat under the trees, there are bark chip/pine needles around the site, and not all that much grass. Playpens and strollers are also a good idea if those work for you. Cameras are fine too - just no face shots on the internet without permission. Sunscreen, insect repellant and aspirin are always in style. I have hand disinfectant left from the last picnic that I will bring, and a basic first aid kit.

If you are planning to be there to help set-up or clean up, please shoot me a PM so I'll know how many strong backs we will have to move tables and stuff.

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I've already sent a PM.

Here's another idea to consider regarding cups, forks, plates, napkins and so forth: bring your own reusables.

I'm thinking back fondly to the days of mess kits on hikes at summer camp. DR.commies can always ease into being PC by having a limited supply of discardable paper and plastic for those without.

Speaking of green, put me down definitively for a dish made w green vegetables. I'll bring extra non-alcoholic drinks, too, like water or lemonade. Or maybe bug juice. :D

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Here is the list thus far - not too late to join the fun:

DanielK +1 +2 kids

ScottJohnston – deviled eggs, veggie torte

Cucas87

Heather – potato salad and brownies

Legant

Thistle +3 – Camp Chef Stove, table, canopy, maybe smoked pork butt, Vietnames chicken salad

Ol_ironstomach +1

Nashman1975 – sweet potato salad and fudgeful peanut butter bars

Goldenticket +1

Anna Blume – Green vegetable dish

Waitman - King Crimson 8 track collection

Antonio Burrell - Fried Chicken

StephenB - Deviled Eggs w/Caviar

Lackadaisi, JLock + 1/2

Halloween

AGM and NotQuickDraw

KMango +1 – vegetarian item(s)

Pat +1 – Causa (Peruvian cold mashed potatoes) and bread

Hm212 – berry dish

Grover – Bon Chon and Cheogadjib chicken

Walrus and Tripewriter - Plates, cups, utensils; cheese

TheMatt - veggie dish or dessert

Xochitl10 – Japanese food

Xcanuck – pate de campagne, bacon and onion tart

Jparrott – ham

MelGold – dessert

V.H. – dessert

Skipper +1

Hillvalley (?) – paper products

Kibbee Nayee +1 – kibbee

NCPinDC - veggies and dip

sphere777 - beer

Ilaine +1

stickmoon/EvilKim - orzo salad

StorageLady +1 - side dish

Catharine (+1?) - vegetarian side

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And here is a list grouped by food/item type:

Appetizers, snacks, finger food

Deviled Eggs - ScottJohnston

Deviled Eggs w/caviar – StephenB

Bacon onion tart – Xcanuck

Pate de campagne – Xcanuck

Cheese (?) - Walrus/Tripewriter

Veggies and Dip/Gazpacho - NCPinDC

Sides/Salads

Sweet potato salad - Nashman1975

Potato salad - Heather

TBD- StorageLady

Main course

1. meat/fish

Fried Chicken – Antonio Burrell

Bon Chon and Cheogadjib chicken – Grover

Smoked pork butt – Thistle, ScottJohnston

Vietnamese chicken salad – Thistle

Ham – Jparrott

Kibbee – Kibbee Nayee

2. vegetarian/vegan

Veggie Torte - ScottJohnston

Green Vegetable Dish – Anna Blume

Kale Ceviche (?) - KMango

Orzo Salad - stickmoon/EvilKim

TBD - Catharine

Desserts/sweets

Fudgeful peanut butter bars - Nashman1975

Brownies – Heather

TBD – MelGold

TBD – V.H.

Beverages

Water – DanielK

Water/lemonade – Anna Blume

Beer - sphere777

Misc.

Soccer goals and balls - DanielK

Paper Products – Scott Johnston, Hillvalley

Camp Chef Stove, table, canopy – thistle

Plates, cups, Silverware –Walrus/Tripewriter

Ice - Heather

Looks like we could use some more sides, vegetarian items, and drinks. If you were previously undecided or TBD and have decided what you're bringing, post here or send me a PM.

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For those who may be wondering when the festivities begin... things usually get rolling around noon, although there are always people (and food) there before then.

The early bird gets the worm definitely applies here - get there early so you don't miss out on all the good stuff! (Yes, Legant, I'm talking to you :D )

Good stuff does continue to arrive throughout the afternoon, so you won't go hungry if you can't be there until later.

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