mdt Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 The terrine is in the fridge and 'curing'. Now to get ready for this afternoon and pig preparation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 I'm making stock for the chili. The last test batch came out great, but that was with canned broth. I've got my schedule. Let's hope I can keep to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 We have been notoriously silent weather we ar attending or not. Unfortunately, with visitors in town and minor surgery scheduled early Monday morning, we are not going to attend. We will miss seeeing those we know and meeting new folk. Have a wonderful time and enjoy. Don't eat too much or drink too much (yeah right!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 The picnic site adjacent to ours, on the right (as one faces away from the parking lot) C1 - will be occupied, so we all need to be mindful of that. One more time before things get busy this weekend, I am re-posting, with a few updates, a list of helpful hints that mktye put together for the last picnic. Also, cucas87 has done a great job of assembling a FAQ here that goes into greater detail on some of the specifics. 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 worry about having to cook dinner that night or possibly even the next day – Think about bringing baggies/plastic wrap for those who want to take home leftovers. DO show up on time if you want to partake in some of the more popular food/drink items -- such as the chili tasting and Martian Pigslop from Hell. 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, in advance, to post it. This is a private event and we value and respect everybody's privacy. DON'T worry, be happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogun Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Sorry guys, turns out I can't make it after all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malawry Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 I don't think I can, either. Sunday will present the rare opportunity for time en famille, and I don't think I can pass that up. The famous hush puppies will have to wait for a future occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenticket Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Sorry guys, turns out I can't make it after all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Pig has been procured. Pig has been butterflied. Pig has been seasoned with... …you will find out on Sunday. Go Team JG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrescentFresh Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Pig has been procured. Pig has been butterflied. Pig has been seasoned with... …you will find out on Sunday. Go Team JG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Our pig has a nicer smile! And happy pigs make tastier pork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 OK, teams--you must name your pigs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edenman Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 OK, teams--you must name your pigs! We get first dibs on "Babe" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 We get first dibs on "Babe" And the other should of course be "Wilbur". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Booooooooring. I mean, at least try to do better than "Shaw" and "Perlow" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Dumb question that was brought up at the $20 Tuesday this week - do we know if Mssrs. Wabek and/or Stachowski are going to be present at the picnic with their masterpieces? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Dumb question that was brought up at the $20 Tuesday this week - do we know if Mssrs. Wabek and/or Stachowski are going to be present at the picnic with their masterpieces?You will just have to come and find out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaShanta Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 I just found out that I have to go out of town on Sunday. So I will NOT make it to the picnic. Try to have as much fun as you can manage in my absence. So it looks like you'll only have one red velvet cake. Make sure you share. Peace & Many Blessings, LaShanta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wabeck Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Veselin Topalev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Pig has been procuredPig has been butterflied. Pig has been seasoned with... …you will find out on Sunday. Go Team JG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yum. Thanks for whetting my appetite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Veselin Topalev. Link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Veselin Topalev. The chess champ who accused his Russian opponent of cheating because he took too many bathroom breaks in his "personal" toilet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wabeck Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 The chess champ who accused his Russian opponent of cheating because he took too many bathroom breaks in his "personal" toilet? Yep. Chess chump after today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agm Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Dumb question that was brought up at the $20 Tuesday this week - do we know if Mssrs. Wabek and/or Stachowski are going to be present at the picnic with their masterpieces? Jamie's coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 My internet connection has been down for the past 18 hours, so I'm a little behind the 8-ball here. I will be out of town all day tomorrow, so if there are last minute changes, please send a PM to goldenticket. CU Sunday, everyone! z agm and NotQuickDraw: roast pig alan 7147+1: wine Barbara: red velvet cake BBhasin (poss.) bbq4me+1: lumpia with finadene sauce Billy deLion: plates; water Bilrus+1: red ranch chili with pork shoulder brr+3: cheese; bread; beer Camille and Beau: Italian chicken salad; brownies; lemon cake Capital Icebox: Catherine+1: vegetarian chili Chica Grace+2: Cuban rice and beans Cjsadler&txaggie: wine;beer;ice; a dessert clayrae+1or2: Prosciutto&artichoke schiacciata, guacamole: Crackers+1: chicken chili with toppings Crescent Fresh+4: roast pig; paper plates; paper towels; Cucas87: Spicy roasted sweet potato salad; roasted corn salad+ avocado, wine Dame Edna: zucchini DanielK+?: soccer equipment;sodas&gatorade Demvtr+1: tofu in curried coconut milk; eggplant entree eating out+1: Oktoberfest beer Erik Ox+1: water Escoffier: water; trash bags ferment everything+2: homemade gouda&mustard;beer goldenticket+1: Gubeen: key lime pie; cranberry chutney Heather+3: drinks hm212+2: New York style Texas chili; brownies holdtheline+1: Iliane+1: thermonuclear beef chili; corn sticks;beer; 2-burner stove; chafing dish Jacques Gastreaux+3: roast pig; smoked pork butt chili; 2-burner stove;Martian Pig Slop from Hell Jamie Stachowski: roast pig Jlock: JoeH+2: shrimp remoulade Johnny Rooks: roast pig JParrott: country ham; green tomato chutney; wines; corkscrew JPW: slaws; assorted wines Lackadaisi: Legant+2: onions, cheese, sour cream, marshmallows MBK+1: guacamole&salsa MC Horoscope+1: Sausage and cabbage jambalaya mdt: roast pig; cornbread; pate MeMc+1: chow-chow; something to drink Mktye+1: bacon buns; mystery bread Monavano+1: country captain chicken; coffee cake with blueberries Monique DC: Nadya: Moroccan spiced chicken& couscous Nutty Buddy: carrot cupcakes NCPinDC: crudites; apples; s'mores Pat+1: Noodle-cheese casserole; turkey chili with beans pidgey+3: red potato salad Porcupine: chili; steam tables; serving spoons;water; two-burner stoves RaisaB+5: pig roaster; four kinds of cookies Rissa P: corn bread 3 ways; cantaloupe drink rvanrens+2: beef skewers Scott Johnston: collards; deviled eggs; cigars;sauces for pork ScotteeM: green bean salad Skysplitter: pies; film crew&camera Spiral Stairs +1: cinnamon-poached pineapple Starfish: assorted booze StephenB: deviled eggs Synaesthesia+1: Platanos maduros (poss. with black beans) Treznor: bbq sauce Tripewriter: Cincinnati chili with five-way fixins ustreetguy: plastic knives, quart ziplock bags; plastic wrap Walrus: mystery dish wineguy+1: guacamole; bocce xcanuck+1: smoked salmon; beer; chili with cubed meats Xochitl10: chocolate marble cake; New Mexico tortillas zoramargolis+2: roasted tomato-chile adobo; mustards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agm Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Booooooooring.I mean, at least try to do better than "Shaw" and "Perlow" Napoleon and Snowball? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted October 13, 2006 Author Share Posted October 13, 2006 Napoleon and Snowball? Tom and Todd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treznor Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 I'm bringing PJASchultz along with me (who I don't think has made a post yet). We're still bringing the Carolina BBQ sauce, and some sort of dessert. Was thinking Red Velvet Cake since it fits the theme so well but someone's already bringing one, so I'll probably make something else instead. I'm thinking pumpkin pie or german chocolate cake (oddly enough most of the pig pickings I've been to have had german chocolate cake at them), or possibly a pumpkin cake (if we get adventurous). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe H Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 (edited) Hmmmm..............132 and not a single Diet Coke.................perhaps inappropriate for an event such this? Edited October 13, 2006 by Joe H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Tom and Todd? Tom and Robert? Hmmmm..............132 and not a single Diet Coke.................perhaps inappropriate for an event such this?Not at all...tho Coke Zero is a better mixer with spirits . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe H Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 We have been notoriously silent weather we ar attending or not. Unfortunately, with visitors in town and minor surgery scheduled early Monday morning, we are not going to attend. We will miss seeeing those we know and meeting new folk. Have a wonderful time and enjoy. Don't eat too much or drink too much (yeah right!). Dean, I am sorry that you are not able to come. I had looked forward to the possibility of meeting you. Regardless, I wish you the best with the surgery. With health everything else is a distant second. Best wishes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Hmmmm..............132 and not a single Diet Coke.................perhaps inappropriate for an event such this? Joe, I said I would bring sodas and Gatorade. I will make sure (I was already planning on it) that diet sodas are in the mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 I'm bringing PJASchultz along with me (who I don't think has made a post yet). We're still bringing the Carolina BBQ sauce, and some sort of dessert. Was thinking Red Velvet Cake since it fits the theme so well but someone's already bringing one, so I'll probably make something else instead. I'm thinking pumpkin pie or german chocolate cake (oddly enough most of the pig pickings I've been to have had german chocolate cake at them), or possibly a pumpkin cake (if we get adventurous).The Red Velvet Cake Thread got split off from the picnic thread. In it, I suggested that since there was going to be a pig-picking contest and a chili tasting, we should also have a Red Velvet Cake tasting. LaShanta had agreed to bring one, but she has had to pull out. With 130+ people coming, there can never be too much Red Velvet Cake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treznor Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 The Red Velvet Cake Thread got split off from the picnic thread. In it, I suggested that since there was going to be a pig-picking contest and a chili tasting, we should also have a Red Velvet Cake tasting. LaShanta had agreed to bring one, but she has had to pull out. With 130+ people coming, there can never be too much Red Velvet Cake. Hmmm, I read that but forgot about it :-) Ended up going with pumpkin cupcakes and banana pudding. It's been a while since I've made banana pudding with using pudding mix from a box, but I figure by making both at least one or the other will turn out decently :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 The kitchen at maison Miller is strangely serene after a three hour flurry of activity: chopping onions, browning chuck, rendering fat, frying and soaking and grinding chiles anchos, mulatos, and negros , chopping jalapenos and serranos and habaneros, grinding spices, blackening and peeling and chopping poblanos and sweet red bells, cleaning and simmering beans... Not to mention a full dishwasher and a pile of pots and utensils drying in the rack, red spatters on the backsplash just when I thought I was done with the counters. The refrigerator is shockingly empty. I have no appetite though the house smells like a chile pepper bazaar. The dog is giving me the look (if you have a dog you know what I mean). My hands and eyes and nose are burning, and I'm happy as can be. How is your t-minus-one-day going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mktye Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 How is your t-minus-one-day going?There is flour everywhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lackadaisi Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Jlock and I will be bringing flatbreads. We have gathered the ingredients and are about to make a huge delicious mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilaine Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Ilaine will be +2, the DH and the Elder Son. As stated previously, bringing thermonuclear chili (ten habaneros!), corn sticks (plain, not fancy), case of beer, chafing dish, sterno, coleman stove and fuel for same, and matches, just in case. Also, after planting my garlic bed, turns out I have garlic cloves left over. Varieties: Creole Red, Metechi, Nootka Rose, Persian Star, Polish, Shandong, Sicilian Silver, varying amounts. Would it be OK if I set up a garlic tasting? I'd bring small folding table, garlic, cutting board, knife, small bowls, and cards for comments to be returned to me. The only variety I have that a lot of people can taste is Nootka Rose. Not sure if 1/4 clove is too much for a tasting. Not sure how to cleanse one's palate between garlic tastes (if this is even possible). Raw garlic. If the garlic I planted actually grows, next year I might try a roasted garlic tasting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 The kitchen at maison Miller is strangely serene after a three hour flurry of activity: chopping onions, browning chuck, rendering fat, frying and soaking and grinding chiles anchos, mulatos, and negros , chopping jalapenos and serranos and habaneros, grinding spices, blackening and peeling and chopping poblanos and sweet red bells, cleaning and simmering beans... Not to mention a full dishwasher and a pile of pots and utensils drying in the rack, red spatters on the backsplash just when I thought I was done with the counters. The refrigerator is shockingly empty. I have no appetite though the house smells like a chile pepper bazaar. The dog is giving me the look (if you have a dog you know what I mean). My hands and eyes and nose are burning, and I'm happy as can be.How is your t-minus-one-day going? I've started having sneezing fits. It must be from peppers, though I have not gone to anywhere near the lengths you have to prepare them. My secret weapon is a carousel cannister of dried chile powders and flakes from dean and deluca, though I've been chopping anaheims, fresnos, jalapenos, and a lone habanero.The chili smells great and the cat is staying away, but that may have something to do with my stepping on her this morning . I need to make my casserole in the morning and I say (confidently), that should be nothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenticket Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 1) Thank you to all who offered rides! Your generous offers are appreciated, even if we didn't need to take you up on them, thanks for offering! I think we've got everyone covered (If not, please PM ASAP and we'll see what we can do). 2) Food labels - I've printed a set based on what I think is the most current information. If for some reason, I've overlooked your dish (or didn't have the information available at press time ) - I apologize.... I will have plenty of blank labels, so please be sure to write one up and make sure we all know what delectable you brought. 3) Food ingredients - Again, when possible/known, I've tried to indicate ingredients that might be worth noting for allergy/dietary/personal reasons (e.g., dairy, nuts, pork). If I've missed something for your dish, please note it on the label. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayrae Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Well, I took some liberties (I know, I know) with the Prosciutto and Artichoke Schiacciata and it turned out…interesting... I’ll bring it along, perhaps once people break into the wine and beer it will be polished off (Casa Rachel does smell like fresh baked bread, so it wasn’t a total waste!!) Avocados et al are lined up for chopping for fresh guacamole in the morning…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy DeLion Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Back from the stores, 3 compartment plates are apparently not as popular as I thought ! For anyone keeping count here's what I picked up. It's all heavy duty so it should serve several passes through the food. 170 Regular plates 250 3 compartment plates 200 Dinner napkins 120 each Knife, fork, spoon plasticware 50 1 gallon Ziplock Freezer bags 35 .5 litre Deer Park spring water Looks like some garbage bags(I think I read about someone supplying upthread ?) and plastic cups might help. Looking forward to all this great food and company ! BD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 FOLDING CHAIRS! There are going to be a lot of us! Certainly more than the 100 the site is supposed to accommodate. And, after accounting for food and beverage tables, probably not enough tables around which we all can sit. So, please bring folding chairs for yourself and if you have some to spare, toss those in the car too. Now I'm going to get cooking. casa crackers smells like Murphy's oil soap and windex instead of chilis and onions like it should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treznor Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Just got back from the Team Stachowski pig preperation. I never would have thought to do some of what was done, so it was awesome to work with Jamie to see what he came up with :-) The Banana Pudding is finished and in the fridge, the pumpkin cupcakes just need icing, and the Carolina BBQ sauce (and onion) is getting pulled out of the crock pot sometime tonight, so luckily everything is pretty much set, cause I'm kinda beat from pig prep. Now just have to get to the park extra early tomorrow and get the pig cooking, sit back, and have a good time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted October 14, 2006 Author Share Posted October 14, 2006 Lexington NC Style BBQ sauce-Check Martian Pig Slop from Hell-Check Smoked Pork Chili*-Check Caja China-Check Charcoal-Check Cigars-Check *With major assist from Johnny Rooks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilrus Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Smoked Pork Chili*-Check*With major assist from Johnny Rooks Cheater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted October 14, 2006 Author Share Posted October 14, 2006 Cheater. It's not cheating if there is disclosure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mame11 Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 I have a few chairs to contribute.... good call Crackers. Now I need to make a request... I am bringing the making of S'mores. I have some hangers to contribute to the cause but not nearly as many as we'll need. If you can sacrifice a few metal hangers (the kind from the dry cleaner) I would greatly appreciate it... so would the S'mores. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 There is flour everywhere! Like that is anything new! Prepared pig in fridge...Check. Prepared Country Terrine in fridge...Check. Cigars...Check. See all you other early birds out there tomorrow morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenB Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 I have a few chairs to contribute.... good call Crackers. Now I need to make a request... I am bringing the making of S'mores. I have some hangers to contribute to the cause but not nearly as many as we'll need. If you can sacrifice a few metal hangers (the kind from the dry cleaner) I would greatly appreciate it... so would the S'mores. Thanks! Every challenge is an opportunity. I will be happy to bring a bunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Lexington NC Style BBQ sauce-CheckMartian Pig Slop from Hell-Check Smoked Pork Chili*-Check Caja China-Check Charcoal-Check Cigars-Check Wheat-Check Rice-Check Corn-Check Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted October 15, 2006 Author Share Posted October 15, 2006 Wheat-CheckRice-Check Corn-Check Shorts-CheckZipper-Check Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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