leleboo Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 P.S. Another great post from a picnic past, with a handy-dandy FAQ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 All right folks. We're almost one month out. Anyone marked their calendars? I'm updating to say that I'll be bringing Tuscan chicken-liver pate with crostini and Mom's drippy shrimp (pickled shrimp with onions and capers, a childhood favorite dish -- it's great on rye bread if any of the bakers out there want to contribute!) I can't wait to hear who else is coming. Feel free to PM me if you don't want to post here what you're thinking about bringing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 To get the ball rolling, I'll announce that there are going to be a some "Chef Surprises" at the picnic this year. If any other restaurants are interested in contributing a dish, please let me know. (Trust me, you're gonna want to come. So, let the planning begin!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 *Determining wine to bring to cull. sort Wine (D). fre Wine. CREATE Cull=0. IF (Wine = 'Want to show off') Cull = 1. IF (Wine = 'Random') Cull = 2. IF (Wine = 'Need a reason to open'') Cull = 3. IF (Wine = 'Interesting') Cull = 4. IF (Wine = 'Crap that should have been poured down the sink 5 years ago') Cull = -2. CREATE Bring = 0. IF (Cull> 0) Bring = 1. EXECUTE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 What Joe said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Under Misc. I will bring my new wife.... Oh and the usual Veggis tort and eggs and first aid kit I will be there with Claudia and Katie (9 yo daughter) What Joe said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Under Misc. I will bring my new wife.... **wub** I believe gebaby and I will be there. Will there be a deep fryer there again? Or can someone bring a deep fryer? This is relevant to the dish I want to bring... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lackadaisi Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I believe that Jlock, Violet and I will be there. No clue what we will be bringing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Under Misc. I will bring my new wife.... Yep, that's all sorts of win. Scott, I have you down for the remainder of the paper goods too, but I am happy to take them off your hands in advance so you needn't arrive super-early. After all, you'll still be in post-nuptial celebratory mode! Up to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanCole42 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I will be there! Not sure what I'll bring... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistle Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Yay! picnic is on!-this is the only weekend in Oct. I'll have support (&I'm sure my lacrosse player will want to skip her games). I'll be there early to help out, can bring stove, canopy, asstd. stuff-I plan on cooking some pulled pork, & some sort of veggie side dish. Thank you, Leigh, for stepping up to the plate...(&I LOVE pickled shrimp-another reason to be there early!)...Thistle/Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flavortown Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I'd love to join, but between working at the Dupont market until 2:30 on Sundays and relying on public transportation, it could prove difficult. I'm already brainstorming something to bring though, and with all the ingredient options at the market, I should be able to come up with something good. So hopefully I'll be able to make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 ^ Please *do* post if you need a ride or be picked up from a metro station. Although it may not always work, it has worked for some in the past, getting carpools together or whatnots to the picnic site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agm Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 **wub** I believe gebaby and I will be there. Will there be a deep fryer there again? Or can someone bring a deep fryer? This is relevant to the dish I want to bring... Sorry, I brought the fryer stand and propane last time, but I can't make it to this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kibbee Nayee Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Put down Kibbee Nayee plus one, and I will likely bring an assortment of Middle Eastern goodies, all generally in the mezze category....will update my contribution intentions in a few weeks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMatt Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 So far it looks like I can come. Not sure what to bring though. Maybe some pressure cooker cheesecakes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I plan on being there, probably +1 adult and +2 kids. Food TBD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 So far it looks like I can come. Not sure what to bring though. Maybe some pressure cooker cheesecakes? I'd love to put you down for cheesecake -- you'll be the first dessert on the list. Sound good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hm212 Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Please put me down as coming with +2 kids. Probably won't get there until closer to 1:30 but definitely in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Welcome to the Friday Picnic Roundup, your one-stop shop for finding out who's coming, what's on the menu, and why you should absolutely join in the fun!!!* leleboo +1 (?) -- tuscan chicken-liver pate w/crostini; drippy pickled shrimp; maybe an orzo salad w/roasted artichoke hearts and pine nuts Scott Johnston and cucas87 +1 -- veggie torte; eggs (deviled, I believe); nametags, tablecloths, serveware, first aid kit JPW -- wine jparrot -- wine goodeats +1 dancole42 +1 thistle +3 (I think?) -- pulled pork; a veggie side dish; propane grill, camp tables, canopy GennaroE lackadaisi +2 hm212 +2 DanielK +3 TheMatt -- pressure-cooker cheesecakes Kibbee Nayee +1 Brian Robinson of Restaurant 3 -- chef surprise dish #1 (I haven't noted the adult-to-child ratio; I will break that out as we get a little closer.) Don't worry if you don't (or don't want to) cook; buy your favorite snack and just show up -- the more, the merrier. We also need beverages (alcoholic and non), more tableware (I'll put in a plug for recycled or reusable on behalf of my enviromental-lawyer-wannabe husband), and anything you think would be fun to have at a picnic -- hey, how about some newlyweds? Feel free to post here or to PM me if you have any questions/concerns/requests about food, drink, or transportation! ~Leigh *So many exclamation points and emoticons! Is it the coffee? Did I color-code my spreadsheet by type of dish? Come to the picnic and find out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottmfleming Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 I'll be there +1 bringing Rosemary crackers with goat cheese and sausage hors d'oeuvres. Probably a bottle of wine as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 I'll be there +1 bringing Rosemary crackers with goat cheese and sausage hors d'oeuvres. Probably a bottle of wine as well. I can't imagine who your +1 is, Mr. Fleming. All duly noted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flavortown Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 ^ Please *do* post if you need a ride or be picked up from a metro station. Although it may not always work, it has worked for some in the past, getting carpools together or whatnots to the picnic site. Well then...I could probably get away with leaving the market a little early, so anybody planning on leaving for the picnic around 12 and feel like picking me up, either from Dupont, or some other red line metro station? I'd greatly appreciate it, cause this sounds like it's going to be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Well then...I could probably get away with leaving the market a little early, so anybody planning on leaving for the picnic around 12 and feel like picking me up, either from Dupont, or some other red line metro station? I'd greatly appreciate it, cause this sounds like it's going to be awesome. I'll put this on the list too, and keep reminding people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Mary Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 I'm in, not sure what I am bringing, foodwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Mini Mid-week Update: In addition to thistle's propane stove, agm has volunteered his turkey fryer (I'll head to his place to pick it up). Before I impose on his generosity, I'd like to know if anyone will be using it! agm points out that it's tall and narrow; for traditional frying, a wider, squatter pot would likely do better, and if we have the pot and enough oil, the burners on thistle's stove should get the job done. So please post or PM me if you want the turkey fryer to make an appearance at the picnic!Secondly, we have one ride request thus far (GennaroE, coming from Dupont or any Red Line metro station). Please post or PM me if you [a] need a ride or can provide one, along with your general geographical area -- and I'll see what I can do! Every time I look at my spreadsheet I start to get hungry ... can't wait for October 25th to be here. Who else is in? ~Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Quick question: did the cookbook swap ever occur at the June picnic? Reading Pat's post on the Cheese Chronicles makes me want to ask if anyone is interested in a book swap? About food that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flavortown Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Since it looks like we're going to be able to do some deep frying, I think I'm going to take a crack at making Suppli al Telefono (balls of tomato risotto stuffed with fresh mozzarella). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Since it looks like we're going to be able to do some deep frying, I think I'm going to take a crack at making Suppli al Telefono (balls of tomato risotto stuffed with fresh mozzarella). That cements it -- I'm picking up agm's turkey fryer. Om nom... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian robinson Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 If you need more than one turkey fryer or propane, and/or some different pots, I would be more than willing to offer them up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Well, now that there is a fryer, I am set to make crab rangoons to deep fry on the spot. And probably a dessert or something else in the works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Well, now that there is a fryer, I am set to make crab rangoons to deep fry on the spot. And probably a dessert or something else in the works. Great! My summary post over the weekend will indicate how many/what type(s) of fryer we will have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol_ironstomach Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Well, now that there is a fryer, I am set to make crab rangoons to deep fry on the spot. *perk* Just kidding. Of course I'm coming! Now, to spend the next three weeks figuring out what I'm going to make. leleboo, big thanks for stepping up to coordinate this year's event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Ah, Saturday! I love Saturday, because I get to spend quality time with my handy-dandy spreadsheet and provide an update on the picnic attendance list and menu-in-progress that you've been hungering for... leleboo +1 (?) -- tuscan chicken-liver pate w/crostini; drippy pickled shrimp; maybe an orzo salad w/roasted artichoke hearts and pine nuts Scott Johnston and cucas87 +1 -- veggie torte; eggs (deviled, I believe); nametags, tablecloths, serveware, first aid kit JPW -- wine jparrot -- wine goodeats +1 -- crab rangoon; some form of dessert dancole42 +1 thistle +3 (I think?) -- pulled pork; a veggie side dish; propane grill, camp tables, canopy GennaroE -- Suppli al Telefono [may need a ride from a Red Line metro station] lackadaisi +2 hm212 +2 DanielK +3 TheMatt -- pressure-cooker cheesecakes Kibbee Nayee +1 Brian Robinson of Restaurant 3 -- chef surprise dish; deep-fryer(s) and related paraphernalia scottmfleming + 1 -- rosemary crackers with goat cheese and sausage KMango +1 MCHoroscope +1 -- gumbo Merry Mary ol_ironstomach Don't worry if you don't (or don't want/have time to) cook; buy your favorite snack and just show up -- the more, the merrier. We also still need beverages, particularly of the kid-friendly variety; more tableware (recycled or reusable definitely welcome); more appetizers and veggie main dishes; and toys/games that would be fun to have at a picnic. Feel free to post here or to PM me if you have any questions/concerns/requests about food, drink, or transportation! Stay tuned for next week's installment, which will include a breakdown of the numbers of adults and children, and a version of the list sorted by item instead of attendee. ~Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 I will, of course, have the soccer balls, cones, and goals with me, and some water. Food still TBD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve R. Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 My wife and I might be in Baltimore the picnic weekend & are thinking of driving down for this. That is, if you'll have us I mean, who could doubt that a jaded food board veteran from Brooklyn would be a fun addition to the event? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 My wife and I might be in Baltimore the picnic weekend & are thinking of driving down for this. That is, if you'll have us I mean, who could doubt that a jaded food board veteran from Brooklyn would be a fun addition to the event? If you manage to smuggle down a few pies from Brooklyn with you, nobody will object to an out-of-towner crashing the party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 My wife and I might be in Baltimore the picnic weekend & are thinking of driving down for this. That is, if you'll have us I mean, who could doubt that a jaded food board veteran from Brooklyn would be a fun addition to the event? Hell yeah! Now I'm well on my way to getting full fifty state and the District participation ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Not a whole lot of new information this week, y'all, but perhaps a little reminder that two weeks from tomorrow we'll be gathering in the lovely fall weather at Fort Hunt Park will spark our imaginations. leleboo +1 (?) -- tuscan chicken-liver pate w/crostini; drippy pickled shrimp; maybe an orzo salad w/roasted artichoke hearts and pine nuts Scott Johnston and cucas87 +1 -- veggie torte; eggs (deviled, I believe); nametags, tablecloths, serveware, first aid kit JPW -- wine jparrot -- wine goodeats +1 -- crab rangoon; some form of dessert dancole42 +1 thistle +3 (I think?) -- pulled pork; a veggie side dish; propane grill, camp tables, canopy GennaroE -- Suppli al Telefono [may need a ride from a Red Line metro station] lackadaisi +2 hm212 +2 DanielK +3 -- soccer stuff! TheMatt -- pressure-cooker cheesecakes Kibbee Nayee +1 Brian Robinson of Restaurant 3 -- possible surprise dish; deep-fryer and paraphernalia scottmfleming + 1 -- rosemary crackers with goat cheese and sausage KMango +1 MCHoroscope +1 -- gumbo Merry Mary ol_ironstomach SteveR +1 (from Brooklyn!) Here's a breakdown by course and dish Hors d'oeuvres/finger foods: deviled eggs rosemary crackers w/goat cheese and sausage tuscan chicken-liver crostini pickled shrimp crab rangoon suppli al telefono Mains -- meat/fish: pulled pork gumbo Sides/Miscellaneous: orzo with roasted artichokes and pignoli veggie torte undecided veggie side Dessert: cheesecake Don't worry if you don't (or don't want/have time to) cook; buy your favorite snack and just show up -- the more, the merrier. We also need beverages, particularly of the kid-friendly variety; more tableware (recycled or reusable definitely welcome); and toys/games that would be fun to have at a picnic. Please post here or to PM me if you have any questions/concerns/requests about food, drink, or transportation! ~Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Awesome job so far Leigh! Thanks for doing the grunt work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 [Does anyone have a problem viewing my post of 10 October? I just noticed for me that it's showing up very oddly at work. If anyone can't read/see it correctly, please let me know and I'll repost it with less formatting. Thanks!] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 [Does anyone have a problem viewing my post of 10 October? I just noticed for me that it's showing up very oddly at work. If anyone can't read/see it correctly, please let me know and I'll repost it with less formatting. Thanks!] It's readable, but the mains, sides, and desserts and the last paragraph are offset a half inch and an inch further left than everything else, which is doing very strange things to the rest of the page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve R. Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 [Does anyone have a problem viewing my post of 10 October? I just noticed for me that it's showing up very oddly at work. If anyone can't read/see it correctly, please let me know and I'll repost it with less formatting. Thanks!] Things are clear in Brooklyn. Looking forward to it & to meeting several of you I know from other boards, including an ex-Denverite who just watched the Rockies go down in flames. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaShanta Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 I (LaShanta Harris) and my husband of only 2 years (Kamau Harris) will be there too. I will bring some type of pumpkin dessert (probably a cake) and a sweet potato pie...maybe 2 pies. I haven't seen you guys in soooo long. I am soooo excited!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Things are clear in Brooklyn. Looking forward to it & to meeting several of you I know from other boards, including an ex-Denverite who just watched the Rockies go down in flames. Eep! My baseball affiliations don't seem to have any representation here, which is just fine with me. I (LaShanta Harris) and my husband of only 2 years (Kamau Harris) will be there too. I will bring some type of pumpkin dessert (probably a cake) and a sweet potato pie...maybe 2 pies. I haven't seen you guys in soooo long. I am soooo excited!!! Great! It's readable, but the mains, sides, and desserts and the last paragraph are offset a half inch and an inch further left than everything else, which is doing very strange things to the rest of the page. Yeah -- and it wasn't like that in either of my home browsers. Will attempt to fix if I have time. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 A bit of new info, too! leleboo +1 (?) -- tuscan chicken-liver pate w/crostini; drippy pickled shrimp; maybe an orzo salad w/roasted artichoke hearts and pine nuts Scott Johnston and cucas87 +1 -- veggie torte; eggs (deviled, I believe); nametags, tablecloths, serveware, first aid kit JPW -- wine jparrot -- wine goodeats +1 -- crab rangoon; some form of dessert dancole42 +1 thistle +3 (I think?) -- pulled pork; a veggie side dish; propane grill, camp tables, canopy GennaroE -- Suppli al Telefono [may need a ride from a Red Line metro station] lackadaisi +2 hm212 +2 DanielK +3 -- soccer stuff! TheMatt -- pressure-cooker cheesecakes Kibbee Nayee +1 Brian Robinson of Restaurant 3 -- possible surprise dish; deep-fryer and paraphernalia scottmfleming + 1 -- rosemary crackers with goat cheese and sausage KMango +1 MCHoroscope +1 -- gumbo Merry Mary ol_ironstomach SteveR +1 (from Brooklyn!) LaShant +1 -- pumpkin cake, sweet potato pie Here's a breakdown by course and dish. Hors d'oeuvres/finger foods:deviled eggs rosemary crackers w/goat cheese and sausage tuscan chicken-liver crostini pickled shrimp crab rangoon suppli al telefono Mains -- meat/fish:pulled pork gumbo [*]Sides/Miscellaneous: orzo with roasted artichokes and pignoli veggie torte undecided veggie side Dessert:cheesecake pumpkin cake sweet potato pie Don't worry if you don't (or don't want/have time to) cook; buy your favorite snack and just show up -- the more, the merrier. We also need beverages, particularly of the kid-friendly variety; more tableware (recycled or reusable definitely welcome); and toys/games that would be fun to have at a picnic. Please post here or to PM me if you have any questions/concerns/requests about food, drink, or transportation! ~Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 including an ex-Denverite who just watched the Rockies go down in flames. Woohoo! Go Phils! And, to keep this on topic, I strongly encourage those of you with kids to bring them. There are always plenty of kid-friendly food and drinks at the picnic, and other kids running around. In fact, if you don't have kids, you should go borrow or steal some and bring them along. It's a picnic, after all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22209 Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 My boyfriend and I are coming for our first DR picnic Still haven't decided what we're bringing, but will send an update when we decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flavortown Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 So the Suppli test run was a success! Here are some pictures to whet people's appetites: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 So the Suppli test run was a success! Here are some pictures to whet people's appetites If anyone can resist now, I'll eat my hat. (As if...why would I eat a hat when I could eat one of those suppli?!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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