We'll be sorry to miss seeing you Katie.
There are some other non-LTH folks coming so no shortage of attendees
I'd like to ask those who are still TBD on their items to try and firm up.
We are a bit light on the appetizer/finger food section
and can always use drinks - soft drinks are also welcome for those who don't imbibe.
cans preferred (I always end up throwing away most of those 2L bottles....

Hi,

I'm sorry to advise Helen and Stephen cannot attend. Unexpected family business is interfering with this great opportunity. Stephen went to school in NOLA, so this is right up his alley. The tree in front of their home has beads from prior Mardi Gras wing dings entangled in the branches.

They really wanted to attend. Hopefully their luck is more favorable next year.

Regards,
Cathy2

I know that tree well.

Buddy

Is there a spot open on the waiting list?

I am sorry but we are bursting at the seams...
my house is just not that big.
if there are more cancellations I will let you know.

If Katie & sister are unable to attend, does this free up the muffaletta spot?

If so, pie no!

Muffaletta it is!

Giovanna

to the best of my knowledge that does free up the muffaletta spot...
however sweet potato pie is pretty well loved around here too...
I'm trying to keep everything updated in the first post as quickly as I get informed.
E

I'm more of a savory cook than a sweet cook.

I was about to perpetrate my first attempt at from-scratch pie dough on all y'all. It might not have been pretty [or backed up by a refrigerated crust].

Instead, I think I'll bake a nice loaf of sesame-crusted bread and fill it with olives 'n stuff.

Which leaves a sweet potato pie for someone . . . .

Giovanna

We can bring nonalcoholic drinks in addition to a king cake.

Address has been PM'd to those who may need it.
Let me know if you need it and I missed you.
Decorating is in process and jello shots are undergoing quality control....

I am sorry we will miss it. I have to work all day, and Mj has an opportunity to spend the day with her kids in town that she doesn't want to miss. I am glad that someone else has taken up the mini-muffaletta banner. Laissez les bons temps rouler!

I am so sorry, we have to beg off - I have a cold you don't want me to give you AND we're having car trouble that won't be fixed today. Bleah.

Sorry to hear it- feel better soon-

we seem a little short on dessert, so i'm also bringing coconut macaroons; possibly dipped in chocolate, i haven't decided yet....

Re: Dessert Shortage-
I believe Jim & Bobbi are bringing a Praline Pie in addition to the BBQ Shrimp.

Buddy

We (that is, Carolyn) made two pots of black eyed peas, one with pork hock, one all veggie.

Hi,

Grits have been simmering since 7-something. I borrowed a gallon slow cooker, so yes there will be a gallon of grits. They seem to be coming along nicely at the 5-hour mark.

Pecan pie out of the oven around 9:00 am.

Just counting the time until I head over.

Regards,
Cathy2

So excited- we LOOOVVE coconut macaroons! (chococlate is a plus!)
everything sounds awesome
house is organized,
hurricanes and white sangria are mixed and in the frig
ham is in the oven
mmmm

Didn't sleep well Mr. Pairs4life has an awful cold. Up before daybreak to get him to the airport.

Moving way too slow. Still coming.

We'll be leaving the house in a few minutes. The pimento mac & cheese cups turned into a baking dish of mac & cheese because after making one pan, it was too messy and time-consuming to portion them all.

But it tastes awesome!

Hi IrisArbor, Frank and family,

Thank you for a lovely event which pleased our tummies and ears.

I brought the Old Post Office Grits, which OurPalWill provided the recipes some years ago.

Onj4Ever-1- Corn Maque Choux - you left your roasting pan behind.

Thanks, again!

Regards,
Cathy2

abe_froeman wrote:We'll be leaving the house in a few minutes. The pimento mac & cheese cups turned into a baking dish of mac & cheese because after making one pan, it was too messy and time-consuming to portion them all.

But it tastes awesome!

Recipe please.

Thank you Elaine and Frank, for once again opening up your home and hosting this terrific get-together. It's such a nice event, with excellent food, music and company. I can't even begin to describe how delicious all the food was. Those were some mighty fine contributions. I'm sorry we had to cut out earlier than we would have liked but we really had a great time while we were there.

Thanks again!

=R=

This is one of my favorite events. I had a fantastic time. I have not eaten since I left your place. #stillfull.

Thank you!

Moetchandon and I had a great time - thanks Elaine and Frank. And I'm always amazed at the culinary skills of so many LTHers.

wouldn't life be grand if every month there was some kind of great music/food/friends event to look forward to like elaine and frank's mardi gras party?? thanks for being such lovely hosts; i had a great time as always.

We had an awesome time!
Thanks to all for coming and contributing their delicious creations-mmmm
In addition to Onj4ever's pan,
I also have acquired a large round tupperware container- sort of cake-size
Let me know if it's yours I'm always happy to leave things out for porch pick-up,
or I work in Rosemont near the casino if you want to arrange a day-time pick-up.

If anyone has pix, please post them
I had good intentions and a fully charged camera,
but was so busy taking care of everyone I forgot to even pick up the camera....
oh well- living life instead of recording it.

justjoan wrote:wouldn't life be grand if every month there was some kind of great music/food/friends event to look forward to like elaine and frank's mardi gras party?? thanks for being such lovely hosts; i had a great time as always.

Are you sharing the pimento cheese sandwich recipe?

Delicious!

I consider it a personal failing that I'm usually not very enthusiastic about jambalaya and etouffee (I've been hurt too many times), but the versions by Ronnie and Tom/Sharon, respectively, were just fantastic, as were so many other items on the buffet...and the tunes!

Frank and Elaine, thanks again for having us.

pairs4life wrote:

justjoan wrote:wouldn't life be grand if every month there was some kind of great music/food/friends event to look forward to like elaine and frank's mardi gras party?? thanks for being such lovely hosts; i had a great time as always.

Are you sharing the pimento cheese sandwich recipe?

Delicious!

JOAN'S PIMIENTO CHEESE
1/2 lb. extra sharp cheddar (i like tillamook extra sharp, or cabot extra sharp)
4 oz. roasted red bell pepper(1 large, or 2 smaller ones; weigh after removing skin/seeds) unless you can find fresh pimiento peppers. i won't use the jarred ones or jarred bell peppers, they taste different(bad)
1/4 c. mayo (.14#)
a splash worcestershire
a shake or 2 (or 3) of cayenne pepper (do NOT use red pepper flakes)
a little chopped onion (1/4 of a med.size)
to get the texture i like: use small holes on a box grater to grate the cheese. then put everything but cheese in a food processor and puree till smooth. then add the cheese and process just to mix.
traditionally served at every southern cocktail party as a white bread sandwich. i use pepperidge farm thin sliced sandwich bread. 1 batch pimiento cheese will make 10 sandwiches = 1 loaf. if you want to serve it with crackers, make sure they are salt free or it will not taste good. baguette slices are also a good option. enjoy! and feel free to share the recipe.