goldenticket Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 If anyone remembers the rosemary fizz concoction I brought last year and would like to see another cameo appearance, let me know.I do and I would! It was VERY good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkycom Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 I do and I would! It was VERY good Ok, put me down for that as well. Thanks for the compliment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Weather report looks good for next week. The picnic will go on rain or shine. I have a couple of tarps and some rope so that we can enclose part of the shelter if we need too (Like we did last year, only with the right supplies this year!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 DIRECTIONS FOR PICNIC LOCATION: FORT HUNT PARK C-2 On Site Phone: Scott Johnston 703.282.0819 (cell) 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". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaesthesia Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 I won't be able to make it. Have fun guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edenman Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 I'm in +1 and bringing 3 pounds of home-cured bacon and some random big bottles of beer. Anybody bringing a cooking apparatus that I can use to cook the bacon with (grill/griddle)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidsdc Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 I suspected the timing would not work out, and it hasn't. A family member is moving, and just let us know last night that the truck is set for Sunday. (Darn! I was hoping for Saturday) So, count me out. (Thanks for the PM goldenticket--I just had been too busy this morning to log on to post) Have fun y'all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenticket Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Appetizers, snacks, finger food Al Dente – Wings(?) Gubeen - Gravlax Scott Johnston – deviled eggs SeanMike - wings Sparkycom (+3) - Spring Rolls (chicken, shrimp) StephenB – deviled eggs Sides/Salads Antonio Burrell (+3) - pork pate cucas87 – Mojito Salad, Thai Beef Salad Heather – Pickles, cornbread, lemonade legant (+5) – baked beans LuvTeddyBears8 (+1) – Chinese noodle dish Pat (+1) - potato salad, bread Soup (+3) - jellyfish salad in mustard sauce thistle (+4) - rice and/or bean salad Hexerei (+1) - rolls Main course 1. meat/fish Antonio Burrell (+3) - Fried Chicken agm + NotQuickDraw (+1) – Pig Bbq4me - Taco Bar Fermenteverything (+1) - 3 lbs. home cured bacon Ilaine (+3) – piglet jparrott - ham Walrus + Tripewriter – Cincinnati turkey chili 2. vegetarian/vegan brettashley01 – Vegetarian frittata Scott Johnston – Vegan veggie torte ol_ironstomach - Ostrich Egg...something nashman1975 - sweet potato salad Desserts/sweets bookluvingbabe + BLBaby - fruity dessert goodeats (+2) - chocolate chip cookies and apple pie MelGold - (The famous) Mango Mold NCPinDC - fruit, brownies, maybe cupcakes nashman1975 (+1) - fudgeful peanut butter bars and caramel brownie Sparkycom- TBD Walrus - cupcakes Beverages Water – Tripewriter, Jparrott, ol_ironstomach, ScottJohnston Non-Alcoholic- Thistle, DanielK, Jparrott, Legant, Heather, Hexerei Wine/Beer – Jparrott, fermenteverything, thistle, ScottJohnston, Fermenteverything, JPW/Nutty Buddy Misc. - Rosemary Fizz - Sparkycom All who wish to contribute to the Cellar Share - bring something nice/interesting to share! Misc. thistle - Campchef stove ol_ironstomach - camp stove and griddle Attending (maybes are italicized) but haven't decided what to bring DanielK (+3) Ferhat Yalcin (+1) goldenticket (+1) MBK Nutty Buddy + JPW + Peanut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 I'm still on the hook for my wings, but I'm looking into gettin' a big hunk o' PORK BELLY instead. Will someone have a grill I could use? And how much should I bring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edenman Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 I'm still on the hook for my wings, but I'm looking into gettin' a big hunk o' PORK BELLY instead. Will someone have a grill I could use?And how much should I bring? The amount of pork belly at this picnic will be incredible. Maybe I'll only bring half my batch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 The amount of pork belly at this picnic will be incredible. Maybe I'll only bring half my batch. Ooops, I didn't notice you were on pork belly patrol. I'll do something else or revert to wingage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted May 12, 2008 Author Share Posted May 12, 2008 And I think you missed that JParrot will be bringing water Everyone needs to bring water. Seriously. Three picnics ago, we ran out of water. It's not like it goes bad, after all . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistle Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Along w/ other stuff (beverages, food, hard goods), I'll be packing the 10 gallon water cooler & the Campchef stove for folks that want to cook onsite-it has 3 30K burners, a grill box that covers 2 burners & I can bring a cast iron skillet for the 3rd burner. Very much OT, but I had the BEST mother's day lunch yesterday at Thai Herbs (Richmond Hwy.)-it was a buffet & I had pad thai, larb (multiple portions!), seafood curry, spring rolls, rice, salmon, thai grilled chicken & the most amazing key lime cheesecake-I really shouldn't be hungry again until Sunday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edenman Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Ooops, I didn't notice you were on pork belly patrol. I'll do something else or revert to wingage. I didn't mean to say that as a deterrent. I think a "belly-off" is a wonderful idea (as long as we're only talking about the pork ones) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomboniera Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Weather and baby permitting, the mister and I are planning to attend. Quick question - is public transportation an option, or do we just need to chuck it and get a ZipCar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol_ironstomach Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 I'm in +1 and bringing 3 pounds of home-cured bacon and some random big bottles of beer. Anybody bringing a cooking apparatus that I can use to cook the bacon with (grill/griddle)? Rest assured, as Scott indicated earlier, I will be bringing the Griddle of Doom again. On a related note, last week Costco (Frederick) was selling a combo pack of the larger, heavier Camp Chef *3* burner stove and what I believe was the identical griddle, for a very reasonable price. Dwarfs my portable 2-burner unit, that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcanuck Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 And we're out. The rest of my spring hockey schedule came out and I've got a game on Sunday. Have a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenticket Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Weather and baby permitting, the mister and I are planning to attend. Quick question - is public transportation an option, or do we just need to chuck it and get a ZipCar?Unfortunately, the park isn't really accessible by public transportation. You could Metro to Huntington or King St. and cab from there. This is a good place to mention that if you are driving and have spots in your car, please post here or PM Scott Johnston so we can arrange carpools for those who might need a ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted May 13, 2008 Author Share Posted May 13, 2008 Here's a potential party game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaesthesia Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Here's a potential party game!Tsk tsk. You forgot to tell people to bring more water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenticket Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Just a reminder that it's not too late to join in the fun! The weather looks promising, there will be plenty of food, drink, and good times. If you've been on the fence about coming to the picnic, now's the time to take the plunge! I hope to add some more names to the list in the next few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol_ironstomach Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Emu is out. Ostrich is in. Label says equivalent to 24 chicken eggs. Might have to baste this one...not sure it can be made sunny-side-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashman1975 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I live right next to the Ballston Metro (as in the opposite corner) and have 3 spots in my wheels. Gimme a PM if you want a ride. Not sure when going down and leaving. Nashman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted May 13, 2008 Author Share Posted May 13, 2008 Tsk tsk. You forgot to tell people to bring more water. Good point. You heard the dame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legant Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Uhm... I don't quite remember any Rosemary Fizz. Is that reason enough for it to make a repeat appearance. If anyone remembers the rosemary fizz concoction I brought last year and would like to see another cameo appearance, let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Unfortunately, it will now be just me making a relatively brief appearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookluvingbabe Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Still making an appearence (probably 1:30ish) with baby in tow. Will bring water and some fruity dessert thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferhat Yalcin Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I am not sure if I can make it. In case I do , I`ll bring some liquid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I have room for 2 in my car, if they don't mind sitting next to the car seat. I'm in Arlington, and can give a ride to pick up someone living nearby, or whomever is willing to metro to EFC (orange line). Also, I'll be bringing my KidPod if a baby/toddler needs a place to nap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenticket Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Appetizers, snacks, finger food Al Dente – Wings(?) Goldenticket (+1) - Assorted dips, veggies, etc. Gubeen - Gravlax Scott Johnston – deviled eggs SeanMike - wings Sparkycom (+3) - Spring Rolls (chicken, shrimp) StephenB – deviled eggs Sides/Salads Antonio Burrell (+3) - pork pate cucas87 – Mojito Salad, Thai Beef Salad Goldenticket - Cole slaw, some sort of Grain (Quinoa, Wheatberrry) or Pasta salad Heather – Pickles, cornbread, lemonade legant (+5) – baked beans LuvTeddyBears8 (+1) – Chinese noodle dish Pat (+1) - potato salad, bread SeanMike - Asparagus Soup (+3) - jellyfish salad in mustard sauce thistle (+4) - rice and/or bean salad Hexerei (+1) - rolls Main course 1. meat/fish Antonio Burrell (+3) - Fried Chicken agm + NotQuickDraw (+1) – Pig Bbq4me - Taco Bar Fermenteverything (+1) - 3 lbs. home cured bacon Ilaine (+3) – piglet jparrott - ham Walrus + Tripewriter – Cincinnati turkey chili 2. vegetarian/vegan brettashley01 – Vegetarian frittata Scott Johnston – Vegan veggie torte ol_ironstomach - Ostrich Egg...something nashman1975 - sweet potato salad Desserts/sweets bookluvingbabe + BLBaby - fruity dessert goodeats (+2) - chocolate chip cookies and apple pie MelGold - (The famous) Mango Mold NCPinDC - fruit, brownies, maybe cupcakes nashman1975 (+1) - fudgeful peanut butter bars and caramel brownie Sparkycom- TBD Walrus - cupcakes Beverages Water – Tripewriter, Jparrott, ol_ironstomach, ScottJohnston Non-Alcoholic- Thistle, DanielK, Jparrott, Legant, Heather, Hexerei Wine/Beer – Jparrott, fermenteverything, thistle, ScottJohnston, Fermenteverything, JPW/Nutty Buddy Misc. - Rosemary Fizz - Sparkycom All who wish to contribute to the Cellar Share - bring something nice/interesting to share! Misc. thistle - Campchef stove ol_ironstomach - camp stove and griddle Attending (maybes are italicized) but haven't decided what to bring DanielK (+3) Ferhat Yalcin (+1) MBK Nutty Buddy + JPW + Peanut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenticket Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 For the nth picnic in a row, Cellar Cull Share is on. Please bring one or more bottles of fascinating, intriguing, exciting, or off-the-wall juice. We'll have a table set up. Once the wine is on the table, anyone with a corkscrew and a cup can open it. Mr. JPW and I will be performing our usual husbandry, mainly involving sniffing suspect bottles and killing crabgrass with corked bottles.Some plaintive entreaties guidelines: 1. This is in addition to other contributions to the picnic. Like, say, water. Water. WATER. WATER. 2. If you bring the chili wine or some other tourist-trappy silliness, try to also bring something with a higher probability of success. 3. Have fun with this. Introduce people to wines you know. Ask questions about wines you don't. And carefully conceal your wines that are made by boiling beer or other alcoholic goodness and taking the vapor. A note about beverages: Please bring something to drink. As has been noted (several times) water is always needed. You are also encouraged to bring beer or wine to share, in addition to your other contributions. There will be coolers available with ice to chill beverages. Don't bring swill for the Cellar Share - if you don't want to drink it, probably nobody else does either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettashley01 Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Am I the only one who can't figure out what time the picnic is taking place?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenticket Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 It begins at noon. I think this is somewhere in the thread, but not real obvious. Thanks for bringing it up. Setup will get started around 10-10:30 am, if anyone is interested in showing up early. and here are the directions: LOCATION: FORT HUNT PARK Area C-2[ This picnic site is about half-way around the loop drive that you follow through the park. On Site Phone: Scott Johnston 703.282.0819 (cell) 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". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 By request: I will be brining homemade hot sauce, homemade carolina BBQ sauce, and some pickles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 By request:I will be brining homemade hot sauce, homemade carolina BBQ sauce, and some pickles Wow. You better bring extra water then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 This would be the perfect opportunity to repeat the Do's and Don'ts from previous picnics for the benefit of anyone thinking of coming to our six picnic who may not be sure what it is all about: Cucas87 put together an additional FAQ for the last picnic which is worth taking a look at as well. (Credit for most of this post goes to picnic queen Crackers, for whom all picnic goodness is derived) 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 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 to post it. This is a private event and we value and respect everybody's privacy. DON'T worry, be happy! Donations: Don was kind enough to front the $160 fee for the picnic site rental. Once again we are asking for voluntary donations to spread the cost among all of us who will be enjoying ourselves. The donation jar will be at the sign-in table. Timing: Some people who can't stay the whole time have asked when prime "eating time" is going to be. The food will go out on the tables starting before noon, and reinforcements will arrive all afternoon. We have yet to come close to running out of food. Unfortunately, once again it doesn't look like there will be any jello molds or even anything containing Miracle Whip (and we have the nerve to call this a picnic ). I hope people aren't so disappointed by this that they decide not to come. Equipment: There are no grills at the picnic site. If you have something to grill, bring whatever you need to do that. There is also no running water, except in the nearby bathrooms. I'd suggest bringing a water bottle or two for yourself. Coolers and ice have come in handy if you have those to spare. Folding chairs are always a good idea. There will be picnic tables set up under the pavillion, but if you want to eat under the trees, there are bark chip/pine needles around the site, and not all that much grass. Playpens and strollers are also a good idea if those work for you. Cameras are fine too - just no face shots on the internet without permission. Sunscreen, insect repellant and aspirin are always in style. I have hand disinfectant left from the last picnic that I will bring, and a basic first aid kit. If you are planning to be there to help set-up or clean up, please shoot me a PM so I'll know how many strong backs we will have to move tables and stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenticket Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 (Credit for most of this post goes to picnic queen Crackers, for whom all picnic goodness is derived)And let's not forget the other picnic royalty - Mktye and Hillvalley- whose past picnic efforts make current planning, well... a picnic! We have yet to come close to running out of food. Unfortunately, once again it doesn't look like there will be any jello molds or even anything containing Miracle Whip (and we have the nerve to call this a picnic ).Not true, not true - MelGold is reprising her famous Mango Mold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJHughes60 Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Newbie here! Will be the +1 tagging along with Loretta Chi. I'll be bringing along a few bottles of vino to complement the abundance pork products that are planned. I was wondering if anyone would have GRILL space for some fresh, marinated Chorizo. Would need to know by this evening. The sausages would need to marinade at least 24 hours. Looking forward to meeting you all! Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 WELCOME WELCOME I am sure we can use the griddle if not someone's grill! Scott Newbie here! Will be the +1 tagging along with Loretta Chi. I'll be bringing along a few bottles of vino to complement the abundance pork products that are planned.I was wondering if anyone would have GRILL space for some fresh, marinated Chorizo. Would need to know by this evening. The sausages would need to marinade at least 24 hours. Looking forward to meeting you all! Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilaine Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Newbie here! Will be the +1 tagging along with Loretta Chi. I'll be bringing along a few bottles of vino to complement the abundance pork products that are planned.I was wondering if anyone would have GRILL space for some fresh, marinated Chorizo. Would need to know by this evening. The sausages would need to marinade at least 24 hours. Looking forward to meeting you all! Karen We have a Weber kettle grill we can bring, but weren't planning on using it so there is the issue of charcoal, tongs, etc.We are dithering over whether to cook our piglet on a New Braunfels offset smoker -- which would not be a good solution for chorizo, in my opinion -- or roasting it at home, due to predictions of rain, not to mention logistical timing. The park opens at 7:00 a.m., at 300-350 degrees, I am still trying to work out the estimates but the pig will take at least six hours to cook in optimum conditions and cold rainy weather is not optimum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenticket Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 I'll be packing the Campchef stove for folks that want to cook onsite-it has 3 30K burners, a grill box that covers 2 burners & I can bring a cast iron skillet for the 3rd burner. Rest assured, as Scott indicated earlier, I will be bringing the Griddle of Doom again.I think we've got the grill/cooking apparatus for chorizo covered. Sounds great Karen - look forward to seeing you at the picnic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenB Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Scott, you and I seem to be on the same tracks. I have a gallon of Kosher pickles that I planned to bring. I should have mentioned them earlier. Are they now redundant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tripewriter Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 I think we've got the grill/cooking apparatus for chorizo covered. Sounds great Karen - look forward to seeing you at the picnic! My mouth is a-waterin'! Chorizo is teh awsum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Nope I have Bread and Butter pickles. (Does this mean we have to compete on eggs and pickles?, I am not sure if I can stand the stress!) Scott, you and I seem to be on the same tracks. I have a gallon of Kosher pickles that I planned to bring. I should have mentioned them earlier. Are they now redundant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 It's now looking very unlikely that I can make it. Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJHughes60 Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 OK, off to find a decent bottle of Rioja for the marinade. Will be contributing about four pounds of fresh, marinated Chorizo. Looking forward to tomorrow ... Cya all there!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legant Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Okay... after a good soaking... overnight... it's time to start baking those beans. In addition to the baked beans, my crew will be bringing: water, a vegetarian side, and 2 desserts (1 will probably be gluten free). I want to give a shout-out to those... mainstays at past picnics... who are unable to make it this time around. Without embarrassing or neglecting anyone in particular I will say: you... and your contribution(s)... will be sorely missed. And, to those newbies or fence-sitters: ... well; there is nothing I can add to entice you to attend that hasn't been mentioned upthread. The food is wonderful, the people are fantastic if a bit distracted (True Story: At my first DR.com picnic/event a certain Rockwellian came up to introduce herself and welcome me. I admit: I offered only a cursory, returned greeting. She later said, as we dished the dirt, she completely understood: there are certain, non-negotiable priorities at a DR.com picnic. And, StephenB's and ScottJohnston's deviled eggs are in the top three. Pork products round out the list. She would be around a lot longer than any of the food offerings. So: don't be offended if someone asks whacha got there before they ask your name.) and a good time will be had by all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Burrell Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Am I the only one who can't figure out what time the picnic is taking place??It starts when the food arrives and ends when it's gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Okay... after a good soaking... overnight... it's time to start baking those beans. Fell asleep in the tub? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 I'm bringing roasted asparagus in a vinaigrette based on what I find at market tomorrow. I consider aspraragus one of the best picinc finger foods there is at this time of year. I thought about trying to bring a version of these but I am worried they won't travel well. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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