LTH Small Household Food Exchange-Season 2-December 14

Location: Uru Swati 2629 W. Devon
Date: December 14th at 7 pm
We'll cap dinner at 14 (preference given to exchange participants) and the exchange at 10

Participants:
Thaiobsessed (+1 for dinner): Bolognese
The GP (+1): pork dish
Cathy2: pork with sauerkraut
GAF: Risotto with mushrooms
bella54330: sinigang


Totals:
Exchange=5
Dinner=6



Number in the group: We will cap attendance at each gathering at 12 so that participants are never making more than 12 servings of anything. Couples will be counted as one serving.

The food: The food exchange started so that those of us in 1-2 person households who love to cook aren't stuck eating that big pot of chili we made for a whole week. Instead, we make 8-12 servings of one dish, and bring back 8-12 different dishes. Participants bring one pre-portioned serving of their food for everyone who has RSVP’d to come that month. A serving is whatever you think it is for your food item. For soup, it may be two cups say; for pastrami, 4 oz. (or more if you make more generous sandwiches). The priority will be for entrees, meats, soups, salad, stews, pastas, grains, etc. One dessert is OK each month, we just didn’t want 6-7 dessert offerings as everyone was mostly interested in main meals (and there is a fabulous LTH dessert exchange the first Monday of each month). There will be no restrictions on the food – we’re an omnivorous bunch. WE DO HAVE ONE MUSHROOM ALLERGY IN THE GROUP SO IF YOU MAKE SOMETHING WITH MUSHROOMS, PLEASE INFORM THE GROUP WHEN YOU POST WHAT YOU ARE BRINGING. IF ANYONE ELSE HAS ANY ALLERGIES, PLEASE LET US KNOW. Again, that doesn’t mean that the ingredient is off limits, it just means to let everyone know if you are using it that month. We decided we don’t want to start running any list of off-limit foods or ingredients.

The containers/delivery system: Everyone in the group should use the Gladware 3 1/8 cup plastic containers (it’s the approximately 7” x 7” square). You’ll portion your food into those containers to bring and hand out at the gathering. You can freeze them or not depending on your schedule and when you make your food. There is no need to fill the container, just put in whatever is a serving to you. If you use something else to deliver your food that month (Ziploc bags, plastic wrap, etc.) you should also return the empty containers from the last round so that everyone always has a stash of these containers for the exchange and doesn’t have to run out and buy more.

The process:

Each of us will take turns being the organizer each month. Each time we meet, someone will offer to organize the next month’s gathering.

Approximately two weeks before the next gathering, the organizer will post a new thread to the events page announcing the date and the location for that month and asking for RSVP’s.

Participants will need to RSVP their attendance by one week before the monthly gathering. They will then need to post what they are bringing by three days before the gathering. This is to help make sure we get some balance in the food so that we’re not all bringing something that has to be eaten in the next 2-3 days; that there’s a balance of stuff that can be frozen for later, or eaten sooner.

The organizer will monitor the thread to see what people are bringing. The organizer will also make reservations for the group at the restaurant where we will be gathering. People can choose to stay for dinner or just come and exchange food and leave. Just let the organizer know so they can get an accurate count for the reservation. Other LTHers are welcome to join us for dinner, even if they are not bringing food to exchange.

We’re all pretty relaxed and flexible with the exchange as there will likely be some bumps here and there and questions we will continue to come up. Remember that the core purpose of the exchange is for a group of LTH’ers to exchange good food they’ve made with minimal hassle and restrictions.

Edits reflect updated participant list and details

Please reserve a space for me (with a +1 for dinner)

I would prefer the 14th, but could do the 7th

I prefer the 14th. +1 for dinner.

Hi,

I plan to attend.

Thanks!

Regards,

I'll be there too for the exchange and dinner.

I'm in for the dinner and exchange.

I would like to participate in the exchange again

Just a bump to add a location--
Uru-Swati 2629 W. Devon.
See everyone on the 14th...

In for exchange (+1 for dinner).

Thanks,
--Rich

I wish I could make it, but I'm out of town the weekend before ... no time to cook.

It looks like I'm going to have to miss this one as well. Looking forward to the January exchange...

Hi,

I plan to make something with sauerkraut. Precisely what, I have not yet settled in my mind.

Regards,

I'll be bringing bolognese sauce.
See everyone a week from Monday...(Nr and H-D--see you in January).

HI

I am afraid I just have too much going on, and am going to have to skip this month

Hugs to all, have a great time!

I'll be making Sinigang. YUM! I'm excited to make it because I haven't made/ eaten it in awhile!

bella54330 wrote:I'll be making Sinigang. YUM! I'm excited to make it because I haven't made/ eaten it in awhile!

bella are you on a diet ? you must eat girl

philw wrote:

bella54330 wrote:I'll be making Sinigang. YUM! I'm excited to make it because I haven't made/ eaten it in awhile!

bella are you on a diet ? you must eat girl

I'm always on a diet
It does, however really make me appreciate when I do get to eat delicious yumminess, which is curently anything NOT flavored only with bell peppers!

I am taking advantage of Leek's absence (although, Lee, we WILL miss you) to bring Risotto Milanese (With Mushrooms).

Unfortunately, I also have to pull out of this month's edition of the exchange.

Hopefully, I can jump in again next month.

Enjoy,
--Rich

I'm going to make "Rojoes a Cominho" which is pork with cumin, lemon & cilantro.

See you all Monday!

With five in for the exchange, we bring four portions.

Hi,

I am making pork (spareribs) with sauerkraut, onions and potatoes. This is one of those homey dishes not served to company, though high regarded by family.

Regards,

Just wanted to confirm that we're still meeting tomorrow

bella54330 wrote:Just wanted to confirm that we're still meeting tomorrow

bella-

I've got pork marinating and will be cooking it up tonight. We're still on as far as I know! Will you and your husband be joining us for dinner this time? There's plenty of room!

-Mary

Yep, we're on for tomorrow. See everyone at 7...

Once again, I won't be able to stay for dinner (I have company in rom out of town), but look forward to seeing everyone at 7!

Feel free to bring them along!

Hi,

There is a chance I may stop in for the exchange and leave. I am coming with my niece who isn't sure she will eat Indian food.

We had my contribution of pork and sauerkraut for lunch today. We ended up discussing my Grandmothers who both made this dinner. Leftovers will be integrated into spaetzle for lunch tomorrow. We cannot wait for this meal.

Regards,

I just wanted to say that I really enjoyed all the dishes (and yes, I've already eaten them all!)

Thanks again!

Did anyone take on planning the January exchange?