KoolPaw Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 The grown-up kind? Well, aren't we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 I'm 80% certain I'm in + 1. I'll make a cake. Is anyone going to do 5 year anniversary t-shirts? A quintet of ventworms maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 We will be there Scott Johnston +2, I will bring two Haggis and will recite the appropriate verse before we open the beasts up. I will bring my BBQ sauce for any pig that happens to be there, the famous and often used first aid kit and whatever else we manage to throw in the back. In addition, I will have 4-6 bottles of wine from a cellar cull. Msybe my large ice chest as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 We will be there Scott Johnston +2, I will bring two Haggis and will recite the appropriate verse before we open the beasts up. I will bring my BBQ sauce for any pig that happens to be there, the famous and often used first aid kit and whatever else we manage to throw in the back. In addition, I will have 4-6 bottles of wine from a cellar cull. Msybe my large ice chest as well. The groaning trencher there ye fill, Your hurdies like a distant hill, Your pin wad help to mend a mill In time o' need, While thro' your pores the dews distil Like amber bead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Like amber bead. I used to work with a starlet named Amber "Anal" Bead. (Her real name was Lana, so she said, but we were all dyslexic.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 The groaning tables there ye fill, Your nostrils smell a distant grill, In the charity jar you place a bill Spring time o' year, While thro' the barrel the booze distil Like amber beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agm Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 So, anybody else planning to come? The numbers are a bit lower than last year at this time. If we're going to do a pig, I'll need a decent headcount so I can order by this time next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistle Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 I'll be coming, w/ 3 kids (11 & 14), an out of town guest, & possibly my spouse, so that ups our headcount right there. Still planning on bringing picnic type accoutrements-canopy, camp stove, prep tables, coolers, etc. & food contributions to be determined...Thistle/Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 The little man and I will be there. Probably a dessert and something else, but not a clue yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 I will be out of town, but if you don't bring wine JPW will beat you up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 Just a couple weeks away! Here's what things look like: leleboo + 2 (pickled shrimp, plates/utensils/supplies of various and sundry kind) GennaroE (caprese three ways) Rovers2000+1 (beer!) Kibbee Nayee +1-4 agm + NotQuickDraw (roast pig) Soup +3 (vegan black beans and rice) 22209+1 StarStraf +1 laniloa Antonio Burrell (tentative) (ribs, smoked brisket) TheMatt (ham balls?) KMango DanielK +2 (soccer stuff, water) ktmoomau +1 (wine, water, dessert, small grill) goldenticket +1 (water, food TBD) chaofun + jchao (lumpia, various sauces, homemade marshmallows/grahams) thistle (+3-5) (canopy, stove, cooler, water) rkduggins +1 porcupine + MrP (tentative) (homemade marshmallows) ol_ironstomach zoramargolis +1 Koolpaw +1 (slaw, drinks) lperry +1 (cake) Scott Johnston +2 (haggis, sauces for pork, much wine) goodeats +1 (dessert, more) We actually seem to be a little heavy on dessert from what people have mentioned, although there's a lot of food still TBD ... I'm thinking the next round involves some good hors d'oeuvres/finger-food ideas! And no need to worry about ingredients -- I have materials to label items so if anyone is allergic or on a special diet, never fear. Also please don't forget the wine and beer, or, as Jake just said, JPW will take matters into his own hands. Sunday, May 23rd, 2010. Noon to 6 p.m. Fort Hunt Park, Alexandria, VA. Site C-002. Ladies and gentlemen, start your ovens! Please keep in mind the following items you might have on hand to contribute: A deep-fryer and portable grills sure do come in handy. Coolers, water and ice are useful. Juice and soda for kids as well. Also, consider bringing a bottle of wine (nothing fancy required!) or a six-pack of beer along with your dish. Folding chairs are always a good idea. There are picnic tables set up under the pavillion, but chairs are nice if you want to eat under the trees. I have some supplies left from the last picnic that I will bring, although more plates/napkins/utensils are always welcome. We will have a basic first aid kit; extra sunscreen, insect repellant, band-aids, antibacterial hand gel, and aspirin can be nice to have around. Cameras are fine too - just no face shots on the internet without permission (see thread on Cameras for Food Porn if you like ) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 Just a reminder to new folks that if for some reason you don't want to be listed publicly, that it's possible to PM the organizer & let her know. She can add you to the total without posting your name. Thanks for the reminder, Heather! I think I had that in an earlier post and had accidentally deleted it from follow-ups. I will happily keep people on the anon list and just add to the head count, so PM away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ema Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 I am coming with my husband and one year old. Not sure what I will bring yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durwoodx Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Oh my god in in in in in in in. Plus wife. Must think on what to bring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMatt Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 (edited) Hmm. Looking at the big list, I might change my dish. There seems to be an abundance of meat and a not-abundance of non-meat dishes. Maybe I'll bring a salad or the like. ETA: I was just given a mini-muffin pan. Seeing that has made me think of those wee cheesecakes that I often enjoyed at picnics and potlucks. And can you really have enough sweets? Edited May 12, 2010 by TheMatt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 My appologies but we are unable to attend due to family matters. Sorry for any incovienance. Woup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Ohhh boy. Weather like today's makes me hope for a repeat next Sunday. I've been pulling a double workload at the office; I cannot wait to cut loose next week. Quick picnic update. Please join! Remember, you don't even have to cook anything. Bring some beer and wine, or grab your favorite cheeses and a great baguette, and come on out to the park. There will be plenty of food and fun for all! It also looks like we have a bunch of cooking appliances coming -- in bold below -- so you can create à la minute if you like. . (Also remember you can PM me and ask to be counted, but kept anonymous.) leleboo + 2 (pickled shrimp, roasted artichoke salad, plates/utensils/supplies of various and sundry kind) GennaroE (caprese three ways) Rovers2000+1 (beer!) Kibbee Nayee +1-4 agm + NotQuickDraw (roast pig -- and maybe deep fryer?) durwoodx +1 (beer and wine, propane stove) 22209+1 StarStraf +1 laniloa Antonio Burrell (tentative) (ribs, smoked brisket) TheMatt (mini-cheesecakes) KMango DanielK +2 (soccer stuff, water) ktmoomau +1 (wine, water, dessert, small grill) goldenticket +1 (water, food TBD) chaofun + jchao (lumpia, various sauces, homemade marshmallows/grahams) thistle (+3-5) (canopy, stove, cooler, water) rkduggins +1 porcupine + MrP (tentative) (homemade marshmallows) ol_ironstomach zoramargolis +1 Koolpaw +1 (slaw, drinks) lperry +1 (cake) Scott Johnston +2 (haggis, sauces for pork, much wine) goodeats +1 (spring rolls) ema +2 We actually seem to be a little heavy on dessert from what people have mentioned, although there's a lot of food still TBD ... I'm thinking the next round involves some good hors d'oeuvres/finger-food ideas! And no need to worry about ingredients -- I have materials to label items so if anyone is allergic or on a special diet, never fear. Also please don't forget the wine and beer, or, as Jake just said, JPW will take matters into his own hands. Sunday, May 23rd, 2010. Noon to 6 p.m. Fort Hunt Park, Alexandria, VA. Site C-002. Ladies and gentlemen, start your ovens! Please keep in mind the following items you might have on hand to contribute: A deep-fryer and portable grills sure do come in handy. Coolers, water and ice are useful. Juice and soda for kids as well. Also, consider bringing a bottle of wine (nothing fancy required!) or a six-pack of beer along with your dish. Folding chairs are always a good idea. There are picnic tables set up under the pavillion, but chairs are nice if you want to eat under the trees. I have some supplies left from the last picnic that I will bring, although more plates/napkins/utensils are always welcome. We will have a basic first aid kit; extra sunscreen, insect repellant, band-aids, antibacterial hand gel, and aspirin can be nice to have around. Cameras are fine too - just no face shots on the internet without permission (see thread on Cameras for Food Porn if you like ) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laniloa Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 I'm thinking the next round involves some good hors d'oeuvres/finger-food ideas! I'll bring some sort of dip and veggies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol_ironstomach Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 This time, I'm aiming for something historical. And hopefully not hysterical. If you're still sitting on the fence, the DR picnic is a great excuse to relax and hang out with the faces behind the screen names. Newbies welcome! And fer cryin' out loud, it's a picnic, not a cooking competition; feel free to bring a bag of Doritos, if that's what you like to bring to picnics. RSVPs here are appreciated, so we can get a better idea of what supplies and seating will be needed. One week to go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lackadaisi Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Jlock, the little miss, and I just found out we will be able to attend. We will be bringing orzo, chickpea, and feta salad and some sort of beverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1000yregg Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 I'm planning on coming down from Baltimore. Not sure what I'm gonna bring, but will try to let you guys know this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 This time, I'm aiming for something historical. And hopefully not hysterical. The sunnyside-up ostrich egg was pretty historical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 The sunnyside-up ostrich egg was pretty historical. The 15 minutes we spent sawing the f*cking cap off to just to get to the egg, however... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
napoleonva Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Reid and I plan to attend. Not sure what we'll be bringing. Looking forward to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Awesome -- I'm thrilled about all the DR.commers planning to come out on Sunday! Since we're less than a week away, it would be a big help if the undecided cooks amongst us could start to tell me (PM is fine if you want it to be anonymous) what you're planning to bring -- even if you aren't fully committed, a vague idea would be great! Remember that we should have a camp stove/grill, a fryer, and maybe another grill or two, but if you plan to use them for your dish, that's definitely a great thing to let me know ahead of time. Now to start to watch the weather reports... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkduggins Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I'll bring new potato and haricot vert salad with sage sherry vinaigrette and corn, wild rice and tomato salad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistle Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I'm bringing black bean/corn/tomato salad, pound cake, & I'm still considering pork bbq (yes, I know agm is roasting a pig, but can you have too much pork?) & fixings for pork sandwiches-bread, cheese, spreads-muffuletta & spicy mayo. I'll be bringing the stove w/ grill box, but won't be cooking on it, prefer to leave it open for anyone who wants to cook onsite...also, a cooler w/ water,soda, & beer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaShanta Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Count me in!! And luckily, my husband Kamau is in town this week, visiting me from Florida. This is twice in a row now that the picnic fell on a weekend that he was in town. What lucky ducks are we!!!! I will bring a vegetarian pasta salad (for all the non-pig eaters.).. ...and of course my Dr.com T-shirt circa 2006. (So excited that I will get to wear it again!!) Can't wait to see you all again!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Count me in for a magnum of 2000 Nigl Riesling Piri Privat. Also someone should bring some pommes frites. Why? Cuz fries like a Nigl ! Newcomers, please join us! But please don't just show up without signing up first (it's free)! You can chime in here (or PM leleboo) and let us know what you'll be bringing. Cheers, Rocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel addict Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 We will be packing for a month and a half trip to Italy... if we can we'd love to stop by. We can bring wine and I'll make some kind of appetizer, since that seems to be needed. I've never been to one of your events and really hope that we can make it. I'll know by Saturday if I've got stuff under control and can escape for a few hours... grazie! Lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamanouch Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Dear Don: Thanks for hint. The picnic is tempting, but I have a guest from california who is eager to see the some places in DC. I will be in touch: Best reagards: Manouch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmclain Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I'm 80% sure I can attend. I'll bring wine and an appetizer. Thanks for the gentle e-mail reminder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 If MrP and I make it, we won't be bringing marshmallows. Maybe a lentil or couscous salad, or something like that that doesn't require a fully operational kitchen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwayshungry Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Hi! I will come and bring a pie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngoldfarb Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Ausgezeichnet. I'll be there. I'll probably bring some kind of Vietnamese-y slaw. Also some sort of baked goods. Also my gut (which I'm sure I'll go home with more of than I had when I arrived). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agm Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Now to start to watch the weather reports... This is probably a good time to remind everybody that the picnic will go on rain or shine. The sheltered area is very large, and we'll all easily fit underneath, so the only thing to worry about will be the short walk from your car to the shelter. The food will be cooked and served, the company will be great - don't miss out just because of a few drops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SASharpshooter Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 This sounds fun! What can I bring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers2000 Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 As it looks like we will have more than enough people to put away a keg, I have ordered a barrel of Bell's Oberon for the picnic . There is one small issue. Since I had to order the keg from Wagners (in DC) I have to pick it up on Saturday afternoon/evening. This presents a problem as I have to figure out how to keep this thing cool until the picnic Sunday in a relatively small condo. So, is there anyone (either closer to the picnic site or in DC) that has room where they could store this in a cold place? I would really owe you one. Worst case, I will deal with the death stares my GF will probably be sending my way when I put it in the tub Saturday night on ice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babybella Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Spring Picnic. I would go with May 30. Spring breezes. Green fields. Smoky bacon. Tasty red wine. MMM...bacon and red wine. Count me tentatively in. When and if I am sure to attend I will follow up with what tasty treat I can bring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len DePas Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 I would love to join you all. Len DePas and one guest. What would you like me to bring??? About a couple large bottles of wine??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 I would love to join you all. Len DePas and one guest. What would you like me to bring??? About a couple large bottles of wine??? Wine is always welcome! Here's a breakdown of (mostly confirmed) dishes, so people can have a better idea of what we already have and what we need. Appetizers pickled shrimp chicken-liver paté assorted ftayer (meat-labne, spinach) assorted sfeehah (labneh w/olive, labneh-tomato, and cheese) marinated olives veggies and dip lumpia spring rolls arancini tentative mozzarella sticks tentative deviled-egg crab spread tentative Meats kibbee footballs roast pig, with various sauces pulled pork with sandwich fixings (cheeses, muffaletta, spicy mayo) haggis Antonio's fried chicken (see posts below) smoked brisket Vegetables new potato/haricot vert salad in sage vinaigrette corn and tomato wild rice salad corn, beans, and tomato salad green lentils with bacon cumin-marinated carrots vegetarian pasta salad chickpea and feta orzo salad picnic slaw Vietnamese slaw TBD gluten-free side dish TBD vegan side dish caprese salad with homemade mozzarella tentative Desserts mini-cheesecakes homemade marshmallows and graham crackers pound cake TBD pie TBD cake TBD gluten-free dessert Drinks Barrel of Bell's Oberon various beers (can't have too much!) various wines (can't have too much!) water (can't have ... eh, y'all get it by now) soda Supplies propane stove deep-fryer small grill plates and bowls (disposable) napkins and paper towels forks, knives, spoons (disposable) fire extinguisher(s) soccer paraphernalia cooler(s) 2 MREs ... anyone comes up with a good use for these can take 'em home More finger foods and appetizers would be great -- and if you're short on time, you can't go wrong with a cheese tray. We're looking strong on the veggie salads and sides. We'll have a fryer, stove, and grill -- ribs, anyone? And -- where's the bacon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Burrell Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 bacon something or other.............maybe bacon crusted fried chicken???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 .............maybe bacon crusted fried chicken???? I love you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kibbee Nayee Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 I love you. Get in line! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers2000 Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 bacon something or other.............maybe bacon crusted fried chicken???? ....can't....stop....drooling.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 And -- where's the bacon? It also seems that "hunks of protein" (steak, roast, fried chicken, pork tenderloin, poached salmon, lobster thermidor, etc.) are invariably gone at the end of the picnic, so I don't think we can have too many meat courses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistle Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Actually, it was the bacon tasting a few picnics ago that led me to get this stove-I have a 18" x 24" griddle that fits on the left 2 burners that I would love to break in w/ lots of bacon, I'll pack this, too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Put me down as confirmed on a berry trifle of some variation of berries I acquire, instead of pie. I just saw a very good looking picture of one and it put me in the mood to eat trifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMango Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Put me down as confirmed on a berry trifle of some variation of berries I acquire, instead of pie. I just saw a very good looking picture of one and it put me in the mood to eat trifle. <XTC> We're always making plans...for Trifle. For variety/controversy/challenge, sign me up for something XTreme vegetarian (raw & vegan). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMatt Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 bacon something or other.............maybe bacon crusted fried chicken???? "My God, it's full of stars!" All that's left is to put bacon under the skin and over the skin. Sort of an in vivo reverse Double Down. (ETA: Well, I suppose ex vivo and probably not that vivo at the time.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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