Anna Blume Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Heads up: since we've already been told to bring bottles of water for ourselves, I've decided to check out the back pages of some old July/August issues of Gourmet magazines and put together at least one concentrated syrup for drinks if I can find something that does not require 2 weeks of seeping. I'll bring 2-3 extra bottles of water just in case, but people might consider making one of their waters fizzy (or iced tea) should my intentions bear fruit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Just a reminder I am organizing a 30 minute brisk walk around 11:30 am (pre picnic) for anyone who wants to join me. In addition, we will have Frisbees and other such devices during the picnic for those not in food comas. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 I'll be bringing Farro Salad with Tomatoes and Herbs (Brett can eat; vegan) Loaf of sandwich white bread for the bacon (Brett can eat) Cheesecake Berries Creme de Menthe Brownies (alcohol) Some bacon (Turkey Bacon, WF bacon, and maybe another kind if I find something interesting) Beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted May 31, 2007 Author Share Posted May 31, 2007 I am organizing a 30 minute brisk walk around 11:30 am (pre picnic) for anyone who wants to join me.Here is a map of the walk/run around the park: a 1.25 mile circuit. There are changing facilities a few feet across the parking lot if you want to change from running clothes to drinking clothes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayrae Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Ok. The rise in temperature has motivated me to make a decision. I will make cold fruit soup (nectarine and cantaloupe probably) which, besides the fruit, will probably have some honey and yogurt in it. Ill also bring some cups/bowls to eat it out of (and a ladle...) I saw a few different kinds of bacon at Trader Joes last week, I'll pick up one of each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaesthesia Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 I think I'm bringing some flavored simple syrups - ginger, mint, lemongrass, and basil as well as club soda to mix. Some rum, maybe vodka. We'll see how lazy I get. Oof... just realized Anna might be doing something similar. But maybe there won't be overlap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted May 31, 2007 Author Share Posted May 31, 2007 Some rum, maybe vodka. The park rules say no distilled spirits. So I trust everybody will be exceedingly ...um...respectful. The [evil] Martian Pigslop from Hell special ingredient comes in a thermos bottle. But don't go looking for it. I will have it hidden somewhere for my own personal consumption. Did I mention it is evil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorettaEChi Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Mushman and I (Ray LaSala and Loretta Chi) will be there, and perhaps may bring a foodie friend. Ray will be making a Greek cucumber salad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 New members: please come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplesachi Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 New members: please come.reading this thread kinda makes me wanna ditch an engagement party we're going to in jersey city this weekend. but alas, i cannot - politburo is one of the men of honor and we cannot miss the wii bowling tourney . will there be recipes posted after the fact? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol_ironstomach Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Heads up: since we've already been told to bring bottles of water for ourselves, I've decided to check out the back pages of some old July/August issues of Gourmet magazines and put together at least one concentrated syrup for drinks if I can find something that does not require 2 weeks of seeping. Sekanjabin is surprisingly refreshing in hot weather. My only comment...don't use balsamic vinegar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legant Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Update: legant +4 (including 2 little ones); also bringing ribs and water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted June 1, 2007 Author Share Posted June 1, 2007 If somebody else would like to secure some from Neopol, please feel free I got some this evening and will be bringing it. I told the owner that we were doing a bacon tasting at a picnic and she said "I hope you win!" I told her that at a bacon tasting, we're all winners. This bacon is fruitwood smoked, organic, nitrate free and low sodium. Sounds way too healthy for me, but I'll try it with an open mind and a closed mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkycom Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 I'm in--I will bring gougeres (pate-a-chou cheesy yum-yum things) and some potent potables of some sort. I know I missed it somewhere, so please remind me of the picnic site at Ft. Hunt Park. Thanks folks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterriffs Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Still tagging along with Eric...minus the lady however due to a previous softball conflict. Psshhh, athletics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 It looks like Paula and I will be able to make it to the picnic. She will definitely be making cupcakes and possibly cookies as well. We also will be bringing some bacon from Wegman's for the bacon tasting. ETA: I have a mini weber grill that I can bring if anybody needs it. All you need to supply is the charcoal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted June 1, 2007 Author Share Posted June 1, 2007 LOCATION: C-2 (see map below) DIRECTIONS: From Downtown Washington, DC: Take 14th Street Bridge south towards Virginia). Take Exit for Mt. Vernon/National Airport; continue past National Airport, through Old Town Alexandria; Fort Hunt Park is 5 miles south of Old Town Alexandria; exit to the right at the sign marked "FORT HUNT ROAD/FORT HUNT PARK". Beltway from Maryland to Alexandria, Virginia: Take very first exit after Wilson Bridge (Mt. Vernon Highway); this will put you on South Washington Street; continue for 5 miles; exit to the right at the sign marked "FORT HUNT ROAD/FORT HUNT PARK". NOTE: George Washington Memorial Parkway, Mt. Vernon Highway, and Washington Street, are all the same road depending on where you are at the moment. Beltway from Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia: Take Exit 1 North; go to the first traffic light and take a right on Franklin Street; go about 3 blocks and take a right on South Washington Street; continue for 5 miles; exit to the right at the sign marked "FORT HUNT ROAD/FORT HUNT PARK". [/b] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenticket Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK CAN DRIVESummer seems to be a harder time for most charities since it's not the "giving season." So I'm going to do a collection of canned food at the picnic for the Capital Area Food Bank. Just bring your goods to the picnic and I'll take care of dropping them off at the collection centers. There's a most-wanted list of items at http://www.capitalareafoodbank.org/support/donatefood.cfm Also if you would be more interested in donating money, they have a matching grant where $1 will buy three meals. You can donate online at https://www.capitalareafoodbank.org/donation/donate.cfm We will not be taking collections for this at the picnic. The deadline for matching donations is June 10. Thanks! Just a reminder of synaesthesia's canned food collection for the Capital Area Food Bank...bring a few items to the picnic (or donate online as mentioned above) for a good cause!Items listed as needed on the food bank's website include: Canned Proteins (tuna, salmon, chicken, peanut butter) Canned Fruits (pineapples, peaches, and pears) 100% Fruit Juices (All sizes including juice boxes) Pastas and Sauces (spaghetti sauce) Canned Vegetables (mixed, green beans, corn) Soups (beef stew, chili, chicken noodle, turkey rice) Cereal (cheerios, cornflakes, grapenuts, raisin bran) For a more extensive list, click here. And a last reminder to post here or PM Scott Johnston by noon today what you are planning to bring so we can have a label for you on Sunday. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted June 1, 2007 Author Share Posted June 1, 2007 Currently we're expecting between 90-100 people! The weather dodos forecasters are calling for comfortable temps in the low 80s, a moderate breeze, and 35% chance of a shower. I'll take it. agm +1 (or +2?) Anna Blume Barbara bbq4me +1 Black Sheep +2 bookluvingbabe +1 (tentative) brettashley01 cjsadler clayrae crackers +3 CrescentFresh Crackpot Gourmet cucas87 DameEdna DanielK +1 Demvtr +2 Drone Escoffier ferment everything +2 Grover Gubeen ICD +3 Ilaine (+3?) Jacques Gastreaux +1 Joe H (+1?) JPW +1 ladi kai lemoni laniloa legant +4 LuvTeddyBears8 (+1?) mdt melgold +1 mktye+1 mushman Nutty Buddy ol_ironstomach Pat +1 Paula Pete pidgey +2 Raisa +5 Rkduggins Rvanrens +1.5 (+?) Scott Johntson sparkycom SquidsDC Starfish StephenB synaesthesia thistle +3 Tripewriter tweaked txaggie Walrus Zoramargolis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 I'm really happy that so many people are coming, and I only wish it could be more. (Well, why can't it be more?) And everyone who goes, make SURE you thank crackers for all the hard work she is putting into this. It simply would not happen without her help. Cheers, Rocks. Okay new members: who else is in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted June 1, 2007 Author Share Posted June 1, 2007 Last bump, but please continue to post what you'll be bringing. How is everybody's prep going? Wine and Beer: If you plan to drink wine and/or beer, please bring a contribution of same or similar. Some people are bringing water, but feel free to also bring your own water bottle. Site Rental Fee: We will have a voluntary contribution box to help defray the $145 fee that Jacques has been kind enough to front. $2 per mouth should cover it. If, by some miracle there is an overage, it will be applied to the next picnic site rental or donated to the Food Bank or some other charity of Don Rockwell's choosing. 1.Beverages Wine Barbara JPW - Virginia wine Melgold Scott Johnston Starfish txaggie/cjsadler Walrus - red wine ZoraMargolis Beer Barbara Crackers Ol_Ironstomach Pat Tweaked JPW ICD: Belgian beer- Hoegarten or Leffe blonde. Home Brew ferment everything mdt - keg of mild Non-Alcoholic Anna Blume: concentrated syrup cucas87: water Danielk: soda laniloa legant: water rvanrens: water Scott Johnston: Diet Coke / ice Other: Jacques Gastreaux: [evil] Martian Pig Slop from Hell sparkycom: potent potables 2. Appetizers, Salads and Condiments BrettAshley01: watermelon or fruit salad clayrae: chilled fruit soup Crackpot Gourmet: Bloody Mary gazpacho cucas87: mojito salad (vegan but alcoholic) ferment everything: homemade gouda Grover: Inari sushi legant: Miracle Whip (for bacon tasting) mktye: sun-dried tomato mayo, arugula (for BAT sandwiches) mushman: Greek cucumber salad Pat: farro salad with tomatoes and herbs pidgey: curry lentil salad rkduggins: sage potato salad (vegan) rkduggins: corn and wild rice salad (contains chicken stock) Scott Johnston: deviled eggs (curry and plain); Vermont NY 2 yr. sharp cheese SquidsDC: spicy cole slaw, mayonnaise, maple syrup (for bacon tasting) StephenB: deviled eggs ZoraMargolis: mulberry, Queen Anne cherry, and crabapple-mint preserves 3. Meat and Main Courses (non-vegan/non-vegetarian) AGM: a lamb bbq4me: ribs ICD: Cuban picadillo Ilaine: grandmother's fried chicken or smoked piglet Jacques Gastreaux: smoked pork butt legant: ribs rvanrens: some kind of meat squidsDC: marinated chicken pieces Thistle: NC style Boston butt Tweaked: blood sausage 4. Vegetable Dishes Anna Blume: escarole pie with pine nuts demvtr: vegetable dish TBD holdtheline: vegetable dish TBD – maybe mushroom duxelles sandwiches melgold: pasta frittata with veggies and cheese Scott Johnston: roasted vegetable tort (vegan) ZoraMargolis: fresh fava bean mousse 5. Baked Goods and Desserts Barbara: Michel Richard's chocolate mousse dome cake BrettAshley01: crackers or pita chips cjsaddler / txaggie: mini hot pepper jelly and cream cheese biscuits. Crackpot Gourmet: crepes (?) cucas87: some kind of light dessert ICD: buns for Cuban picadillo mktye: sweet and savory focaccias, sourdough and rye breads, another sweet Pat: cheesecake, berries, loaf of white bread, creme de menthe brownies Paula: cupcakes, cookies (?) RaisaB: TBD (or hohos and little debbies) sparkycom: gougeres Thistle: poundcake Tweaked: madelines txaggie/cjsaddler: cookies 6. Bacon-tasting clayrae - Trader Joes assortment crackers: Neopol Smokery organic fruitwood smoked bacon (nitrate free/low sodium) Crackpot Gourmet: buckboard bacon ferment everything: homemade smoked JPW legant: scrapple, tomatoes, lettuce, wheat toast Ol_Ironstomach Pat: Whole Foods and also turkey bacon Pete/Paula: Wegmans Scott Johnston Walrus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walrus Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 (Well, why can't it be more?) Ah, but it CAN be more -- just promise a DonRocks siting, and the park will be crawling with Rockweilers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpschust Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 I'm really happy that so many people are coming, and I only wish it could be more. (Well, why can't it be more?)And everyone who goes, make SURE you thank crackers for all the hard work she is putting into this. It simply would not happen without her help. Cheers, Rocks. Okay new members: who else is in? I wish we could go, but with family in town and preparing to sell our houses and move I don't think it can happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 I don't think we're going to be able to make it either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted June 1, 2007 Author Share Posted June 1, 2007 And everyone who goes, make SURE you thank crackers for all the hard work she is putting into this. It simply would not happen without her help.Oh no...I've been getting plenty of help from cucas87, Scott Johnston, Goldenticket, JG, Ol_ironstomach, and everybody who has stepped up to offer rides, bring supplies and fill in gaps. Plus, the foundation was laid with the excellent organizational skills of hillvalley, mktye and Zora at the previous picnics. However, it would seem that a certain amount of smoke is being blown in a certain direction in an attempt to curry such favor as necessary to allow a certain amount of select delectibles to be transported from the picnic to a certain person who will not be attending. If you can't commit, you must forfeit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pidgey Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Hi! I will be coming plus 2. I will be bringing a curry lentil salad. See you all there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edenman Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Still me + 2. Updates/ingredients on the food I'm bringing: Bacon: Pork Belly Salt Sugar Juniper Berries Hardwood to be named later Gouda (~10 months old): Milk from the now-defunct dairy of Adam Cook Rennet Mesophilic starter Cheese wax (thinking about smoking this too, but we'll see how it looks when i take it out of the wax tomorrow) Beer: click Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Still coming, only no longer +2 Curry and plain Deviled Eggs Roasted vegtable tort (vegan) Wine Diet Coke (in large cooler with ice) First Aid Kit Some sort o bacon Vermont NY 2 year Sharp Cheese Can goods to donate Walking shoes & $2 bucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Not again! You gotta be there! Certainly at the very end of the picnic, the crumbs (if any) can be loaded and transported, but not during the event. That is rather rude for the participants who did come out. And if you think there will be any bacon left....... However, it would seem that a certain amount of smoke is being blown in a certain direction in an attempt to curry such favor as necessary to allow a certain amount of select delectibles to be transported from the picnic to a certain person who will not be attending. If you can't commit, you must forfeit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhberk Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 As it turns out, it doesn't look like I'll be able to make it this year , so it looks like my famous blackened chicken salad will have to wait for another occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Bacon testing: Is this a blind taste test? Or are we identifying the bacon up front? I've got several kinds. Mmmmmm. Bacon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilaine Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 I was thinking about roast pig, and then walked outside into almost 100 degree heat, and decided, no. Fried chicken it is. I will bring it in a cooler so it stays nice and cold. Going out to buy some nice chickens now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettashley01 Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Ok so my weekend has turned crazy busy. I am still bringing pita chips, which are vegetarian and allergen-safe. Hope to be enough. Fruit salad has devolved into pink lady apples. I apologize. Oh, and what time is the run/walk fun beginning?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cucas87 Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Two friends of mine will be joining us and will be bringing beer and other beverages (tbd). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenticket Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Oh, and what time is the run/walk fun beginning??Click here for the details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistle Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 I'll be there , maybe w/ just +2 kids- I have 2 10 lb. butts out in the smoker, will start poundcake soon, & bake rolls in the morning. We'll also bring asstd. drinks in a cooler, some mass market bacon (Boar's Head, John Morrell, & Gwaltney), & whatever chips my kids haven't opened up by tomorrow. Looking forward to meeting everyone...Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 I'm running way behind, and the cheesecake did not come out correctly. I don't know if I have time and ingredients to try again, especially since I cannot figure what on earth went wrong with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 I'm running way behind, and the cheesecake did not come out correctly. I don't know if I have time and ingredients to try again, especially since I cannot figure what on earth went wrong with it. DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT just show up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettashley01 Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Pat, I feel your pain! I just burnt an entire batch of pita chips! GRRRRRRRRR I'm running way behind, and the cheesecake did not come out correctly. I don't know if I have time and ingredients to try again, especially since I cannot figure what on earth went wrong with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorettaEChi Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Has anyone seen the weather forcast for tomorrow? What happens if the event is rained out? Loretta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT just show up!I'm forging ahead, Don. Right now the cheesecake looks like The Thing That Ate Manhattan. I hope it improves a bit once it cools Thanks for your sympathy, Brett. I hope your remaining pita chips are more cooperative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunGuy Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 I'll be coming and bringing a Greek cucumber and yogurt salad. LuvTeddybears8 may be coming with me, but the weather forecast has us concerned. Has any thought been given to rescheduling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Rescheduling is for wimps. There's a quite large picnic shelter, if I am remembering the place right, although that might not do much to protect you from 25 MPH winds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Rescheduling is for wimps. There's a quite large picnic shelter, if I am remembering the place right, although that might not do much to protect you from 25 MPH winds.At least it will be cozy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legant Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Congrats on your first post! Don't let the weather stop you from coming: summer showers last ~ 20 minutes; more than enough time to get to know other Rockwellians under the covered shelter. And, the Tug-o-War will be a lot more interesting. The only thing that could stop this crew is a freak June snow show of 3 feet. Oops! This is DC; make that 3 inches! I'll be coming and bringing a Greek cucumber and yogurt salad. LuvTeddybears8 may be coming with me, but the weather forecast has us concerned. Has any thought been given to rescheduling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mktye Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Time has nearly forced me into deciding what to bake and I have in the works... Focaccia, topped with: chevre & green onion; rosemary & sea salt; blue cheese & walnuts; and a sweet one with streusel & blueberries (from my in-laws' farm). Also some other sweet (most likely blondies or maybe pralines) still to be determined in the next 15 minutes. Lastly, a loaf of sourdough, a loaf of onion/caraway rye, sun-dried tomato mayo and some arugula (I prefer BATs to BLTs) to help with the consumption of leftover bacon (ha! a concept that is nearly inconceivable) from the tasting. (And, no, legant, I have not forgotten your special request! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted June 3, 2007 Author Share Posted June 3, 2007 We will be there RAIN OR SHINE. I will bring plastic tarping if we need to cover things up temporarily, but I think we'll put the food tables in the center of the pavilion for maximum protection. If you have a portable awning/canopy thing, consider bringing it. See you tomorrow! p.s. no tug of war - nobody stepped up to captain either team. But I'll still be bringing eggs for the egg toss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 We will be there RAIN OR SHINE. I will bring plastic tarping if we need to cover things up temporarily, but I think we'll put the food tables in the center of the pavilion for maximum protection.How is the rain going to affect bacon grilling? Can that be set up under cover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted June 3, 2007 Author Share Posted June 3, 2007 Can that be set up under cover? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demvtr Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 I apologize, but there's no way I'll be able to make it this afternoon (for non-weather related reasons). Everyone enjoy, and I'll just have to look forward to the fall picnic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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