stickmoon Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Hi everyone- We'll be coming too, me (Jason) and Evilkim (aka: Kim)...look forward to meeting everyone. We'll bring a veggie dish, probably a Mediterranean orzo salad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catharine Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Add me to the list. I am planning to be there with a vegetarian side dish. Possibly +1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legant Posted May 29, 2009 Author Share Posted May 29, 2009 Change me to a +2. Also, put us in the sides/salad category: fennel and prosciutto salad. And we'll probably bring something else, TBD. goldenticket: When you're depending on folks to pick you up from the subway, you gotta roll on their schedule. Save me a rib. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMike Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 I'm going to try to make it, and if I do, I'll bring wangs...errr, WINGS, I MEAN WINGS, 'cause that's how I roll. You know. With wings. And stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lackadaisi Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 I am thinking that we will be bringing an orzo and chickpea salad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 I am rethinking what I am bringing. 1) paper products, cups, ice, cooler, plates, knifes, forks, spoons, paper towels, etc. 2) some sodas in a large cooler, 3) some food thing TBD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legant Posted June 2, 2009 Author Share Posted June 2, 2009 I am rethinking what I am bringing. 1) paper products, cups, ice, cooler, plates, knifes, forks, spoons, paper towels, etc. 2) some sodas in a large cooler, 3) some food thing TBD.Wait. A. Minute. What happened to the pork butt? And the veggie torte? And the deviled eggs? Scott... sigh... at least do the pork butt. Please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitman Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 With apologies to Clara Peller ...Where's the pork? Thinking now that we may do braised jowl with lentils. Quantities may be limited depending on what Truck Patch has in their coolers Saturday, but I'm on Bryan's good side, so maybe he can help me out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitman Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 What's kickoff time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agm Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Wait. A. Minute. What happened to the pork butt? And the veggie torte? And the deviled eggs? Scott... sigh... at least do the pork butt. Please. There were two pork butts on the list, Scott and Thistle, depending on smoker status. So, Thistle, is your smoker working? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenticket Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 What's kickoff time? 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenticket Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Here's the latest list of who's planning to be there on Sunday. If you haven't signed up, it's not too late - don't be shy! Send a PM or post on the thread - or just show up. Picnic gets started about noon on Sunday, June 7, and will be held at Fort Hunt Park, picnic area C-2. Directions are on the website, but it's about 6 miles south of Alexandria on the George Washington Parkway. If you're in need of a ride or a Metro pick-up, post in the thread - we're usually able to get something arranged. DanielK +1 +2 kids - Water, soccer ball/goals ScottJohnston – Paper products, ice/sodas, food item TBD Cucas87 Heather – potato salad and brownies Legant +2 – fennel and prosciutto salad Thistle 3 – Camp Chef Stove, table, canopy, maybe smoked pork butt, Vietnamese chicken salad Ol_ironstomach +1 Nashman1975 – sweet potato salad and fudgeful peanut butter bars Goldenticket +1 Anna Blume – Green vegetable dish Waitman – braised jowl with lentils Antonio Burrell - Fried Chicken StephenB - Deviled Eggs w/Caviar Lackadaisi, JLock + 1/2 - Orzo and chickpea salad 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 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 Skipper10 +1 Hillvalley (?) – paper products Kibbee Nayee +1 – kibbee NCPinDC – veggies and dip (maybe gazpacho) Sphere777 – beer Ilaine +1 Storage Lady +1 – side dish stickmoon/EvilKim – orzo salad Catharine (+1?) – Veg. side dish SeanMike - wings Jacques Gastreaux - smoked pork butt, roasted potato salad, Martian Pigslop from Hell Crackers - three-cheese-bacon-mac-n-cheese, potent libation tbd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenticket Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 And here's the food list - if you are listed as TBD and have made a decision on a specific item, or if I missed your post, let me know and I'll get the list updated. Appetizers, snacks, finger food Deviled Eggs - ScottJohnston Deviled Eggs w/caviar – StephenB Bacon onion tart – Xcanuck Pate de campagne – Xcanuck Cheese – Walrus & Tripewriter Wings - SeanMike Bread - Pat, Skipper10 Veggies and Dip - NCPinDC Sides/Salads Sweet potato salad - Nashman1975 Causa (Peruvian potato salad) - Pat Potato salad - Heather TBD – StorageLady Fennel & prosciutto salad – Legant Orzo & chickpea salad - Lackadaisi Roasted Potato Salad - Jacques Gastreaux 3 cheese bacon mac-n-cheese - Crackers Main course 1. meat/fish Fried Chicken – Antonio Burrell Bon Chon and Cheogadjib chicken – Grover Smoked pork butt – Thistle (?), Jacques Gastreaux Vietnamese chicken salad – Thistle Ham – Jparrott Kibbee – Kibbee Nayee Braised jowl with lentils - Waitman 2. vegetarian/vegan Green Vegetable Dish – Anna Blume Vegan dish (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 Soda – Scott Johnston Martian Pigslop from Hell - Jacques Gastreaux Potent Libation - Crackers Misc. Soccer goals and balls - DanielK Paper Products – Scott Johnston, Hillvalley Camp Chef Stove, table, canopy – thistle Plates, cups, Silverware –Walrus/Tripewriter Ice - Heather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 For newbies, wine for the picnic is loosely organized as a "Cellar Cull Share." Bring what you want (in addition to whatever food/paper products/water/etc you are bringing). We'll have a table in one corner devoted to bevvies. It's fine to bring potentially dodgy bottles, but also try to bring stuff you want to share if you're going to stray into the very dodgy. Without my partner-in-crime JPW, I'll be on the hook for corked/not-corked decisions and dumping, I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipper10 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 And here's the food list - if you are listed as TBD and have made a decision on a specific item, or if I missed your post, let me know and I'll get the list updated. Appetizers, snacks, finger food Deviled Eggs - ScottJohnston Deviled Eggs w/caviar – StephenB Bacon onion tart – Xcanuck Pate de campagne – Xcanuck Cheese – Walrus & Tripewriter Wings - SeanMike Sides/Salads Sweet potato salad - Nashman1975 Potato salad - Heather TBD – StorageLady Fennel & prosciutto salad – Legant Orzo & chickpea salad - Lackadaisi Main course 1. meat/fish Fried Chicken – Antonio Burrell Bon Chon and Cheogadjib chicken – Grover Smoked pork butt – Thistle (?) Vietnamese chicken salad – Thistle Ham – Jparrott Kibbee – Kibbee Nayee Braised jowl with lentils - Waitman 2. vegetarian/vegan Green Vegetable Dish – Anna Blume Vegan dish (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 Soda – Scott Johnston Misc. Soccer goals and balls - DanielK Paper Products – Scott Johnston, Hillvalley Camp Chef Stove, table, canopy – thistle Plates, cups, Silverware –Walrus/Tripewriter Ice - Heather We 'll bring lots of home baked sourdough bread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 And here's the food list - if you are listed as TBD and have made a decision on a specific item, or if I missed your post, let me know and I'll get the list updated.I seem to have dropped off the list at some point. I'm bringing Peruvian cold mashed potatoes and bread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenticket Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I seem to have dropped off the list at some point. I'm bringing Peruvian cold mashed potatoes and bread.You were on the list of attendees - I've added you into the food listing. Sorry about that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Do we have a deep fryer for Chicken? I was thinking of a turkey fryer. Does anyone have one I can borrow? I can supply the oil and the propane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agm Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Do we have a deep fryer for Chicken? I was thinking of a turkey fryer. Does anyone have one I can borrow? I can supply the oil and the propane I'm bringing my turkey fryer stand/burner and a full tank of propane. Antonio said he's good on the pot and oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Damm...I guess I will bring extra paper towels and napkins...... Looks like I might have to make some more Pork! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Special invite to anyone who has never been to the picnic before. Sometimes these threads can be intimidating. If you want to come, but maybe afraid to post, please feel free to PM the organizers (me for example) or just show up, we really are a great bunch and the food is generally pretty tasty. Don't cook? grad some twinkees or what ever you want and just come out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistle Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I'm still planning on bringing pulled pork, chicken salad, & the Campchef stove for anyone who wants to cook onsite. I can bring a grill box (which covers 2 burners & leaves 1 free) &/or the griddle (which covers all 3 burners). We'll bring the pop-up, tables, a big cooler w/ water, & some beer (also odds & ends-plastic tablecloths, napkins, extra plates). As a longtime DR member who doesn't make it to alot of other gatherings, this is an occasion not to be missed. Great food & great company, even if you don't know anyone, you won't feel out of place... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 At this point, it looks like we will be in town this Sunday, so after missing two picnics, I'm looking forward to this one. I don't know what I'm bringing yet - it will probably depend on what looks good at the market on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Blume Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 2. vegetarian/veganGreen Vegetable Dish – Anna Blume FTR: My green vegetable dish will not necessarily be vegetarian. Possibly will make vignarola which includes a little pancetta...At this point, it looks like we will be in town this Sunday, so after missing two picnics, I'm looking forward to this one. I don't know what I'm bringing yet - it will probably depend on what looks good at the market on Saturday....but some, certainly can be made without animal products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agm Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 NQD and I are possibly +2. We're bringing a burner and propane, as mentioned above. Also, to me, fried chicken calls out for mac & cheese on the side, so we'll be bringing some of that, too. Sorry, it's not vegetarian; there will be bacon involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 mac & cheese ... not vegetarian; there will be bacon involved. HELLS YEAH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 FTR: My green vegetable dish will not necessarily be vegetarian. Possibly will make vignarola which includes a little pancetta......but some, certainly can be made without animal products. Looking at the list, there's quite a bit of vegetarian food under other categories. I can probably do something vegan if there's a need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agm Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 NQD and I are possibly +2. We're bringing a burner and propane, as mentioned above. Also, to me, fried chicken calls out for mac & cheese on the side, so we'll be bringing some of that, too. Sorry, it's not vegetarian; there will be bacon involved. Ooops, sorry, I didn't see that Crackers is already bringing mac & cheese w/bacon. I'll come up with another idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legant Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 Ooops, sorry, I didn't see that Crackers is already bringing mac & cheese w/bacon. I'll come up with another idea. Noooo! AGM: There can never be too much mac & cheese w/ bacon. Never. If there is, I'll be glad to take some home. Change my numbers to a +3; will also be bringing bread pudding and a slaw. Weather forecast for Sunday: High of 82 with a 10% chance of precipitation. Yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Is anyone coming who is a vegan or vegetarian? Please chime in and we will ask participants to label their contributions as they come in. Once again we are a friendly group, but past performance shows that we have lots of meat lovers as well as those who who eat on the green side of street. edit, really you do not need to identify yourself. I find it a nice challenge to provide food that everyone can eat. I was a vegan for well over a year and understand the frustrations involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenticket Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Is anyone coming who is a vegan or vegetarian? Please chime in and we will ask participants to label their contributions as they come in. Once again we are a friendly group, but past performance shows that we have lots of meat lovers as well as those who who eat on the green side of street.There will be labels and markers available. We do ask that you identify your dish - so we know what deliciousness we're enjoying. Also, please specify any ingredients that might be an issue for others for dietary, religious, or other reasons. Nuts, soy, pork (or other meat) are usually things that people like to know about. If you do have restrictions, plan to bring a dish that you know you can eat - with so much food, there should be others, but that way you're covered.Thanks - see you all there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Is anyone coming who is a vegan or vegetarian? Please chime in and we will ask participants to label their contributions as they come in. Once again we are a friendly group, but past performance shows that we have lots of meat lovers as well as those who who eat on the green side of street. edit, really you do not need to identify yourself. I find it a nice challenge to provide food that everyone can eat. I was a vegan for well over a year and understand the frustrations involved. I'll confess . Although I think it's much easier being a vegetarian today than it used to be. Mr. lperry, however, will eat anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I have a sprained ankle, and won't be standing up to cook. Please switch my contribution to baguettes, cheese, and salad. And ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 And ice. Is that ice for drinks, or for your ankle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Is that ice for drinks, or for your ankle? Both, probably! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenB Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 It's pretty easy to get there, but just for the fun of it, what would one enter in one's GPS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMatt Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 It's pretty easy to get there, but just for the fun of it, what would one enter in one's GPS?Well, on Google Maps, "Fort Hunt Park, Alexandria, VA 22308" actually puts a pointer right near the picnic area. The latitude-longitude is 38.714258,-77.053806 in case your GPS doesn't have Ft Hunt Park in its database (which would be odd). (That link is actually pointing at a parking area near the picnic area, I think.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 If it's of any use vegetarianism-wise, I was planning to make some potatoes that are veg (probabaly vegan) and some that have chicken. Breads will have dairy products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 I have a sprained ankle, and won't be standing up to cook. Please switch my contribution to baguettes, cheese, and salad. And ice.Sorry about your ankle . I've had an elbow giving me trouble for a while, and I had no idea how much I needed it for seemingly unrelated things until it stopped cooperating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickmoon Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Is anyone coming who is a vegan or vegetarian? Please chime in and we will ask participants to label their contributions as they come in. Once again we are a friendly group, but past performance shows that we have lots of meat lovers as well as those who who eat on the green side of street. My +1 is a veggie. And lately I've been playing around with Mark Bittman's VB6 (vegan before 6pm) thing, but I've adapted it to my own needs. VB6EAP: vegan before 6pm except at picnics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 No ham. This week has gotten away from me. No Jake, possibly. Grrr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walrus Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 No ham. This week has gotten away from me.No Jake, possibly. Grrr. to both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walrus Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Special invite to anyone who has never been to the picnic before. Sometimes these threads can be intimidating. If you want to come, but maybe afraid to post, please feel free to PM the organizers (me for example) or just show up, we really are a great bunch and the food is generally pretty tasty. Don't cook? grad some twinkees or what ever you want and just come out! I'll second this and add that one year someone brought Ruffles and chip dip, and they were a HUGE hit! Nom nom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 No ham. This week has gotten away from me.No Jake, possibly. Grrr. F*ck the ham, but we're gonna send the Marines over to cart your ass down to Alexandria if you don't show... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol_ironstomach Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 I'm still planning to make a late appearance, if I can drive back from a distant wedding in time. Sorry kids, no spring 09 science experiment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Jake... We neeeeeeeddddd you, who will inform us of the good stuff verses the not so good stuff at the cellar cull??? F*ck the ham, but we're gonna send the Marines over to cart your ass down to Alexandria if you don't show... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyssa Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Really bummed that I won't be able to make it. HillValley told me about it and I was planning on coming but no car + a bunch of other stuff coming up means I'll have to miss it this time around. But I hope to make it to the next picnic (since I've never been and the menu already sounds delicious). Do you hold one in the Fall as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Jake... We neeeeeeeddddd you, who will inform us of the good stuff verses the not so good stuff at the cellar cull??? Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choirgirl21 Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Well I'm a relative newbie to the group, and just seeing this now, so being totally intimidated and unable to plan, chances aren't good for me. Actually, I'd like to see if I can adjust my schedule to make it, but sadly don't think I'll have time to make anything extravagant. I'm gone all day Saturday at the Food & Wine festival at the National Harbor (anyone going?). Will see what I can whip up on the fly, or maybe just bring loads of alcohol? Quick question - does anyone bring their dog(s)? I see they're allowed in the park and wondered if anyone would mind if I brought my male (he's friendly and will be kept on lead and away from the food). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Just found out I will be +1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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