Sorry for the delay in what we are bringing, it will be two sides. Hijiki Salad and an Italian Lentil Salad (Giada recipe). The Hijiki Salad strangely came from a recipe book printed by the LPGA (golf) and was given to me when I worked as a volunteer at the recent Solheim Cup, the international women's golf tournament held in August in Sugar Grove, Il.

I'll be making Palm Beach brownies.

Hi,

Supplies, the gap is closing, need is more tables and chairs. Clorox wipes for cleaning. anti-septic hand gel especially near food prep area.

For those who will be preparing food, we will set up a prep area near the grills. I'll bring a packet of latex gloves for those who want them. Anyone want to comment what is needed in the prep area? It is assumed if you need knives and cutting boards, you will bring your own.

If anyone thinks something has been overlooked, please say so! Far easier to figure out now than on the spot.

Regards,

How about bringing your own picnic basket if you can? Or at least reusable water bottles, cups, plates, utensils, linens, etc. We'll bring some stickers and Sharpies too.

Since I won't be able to cook for the picnic, I will bring Clorox wipes, hand sanitizer and cups.

If there is anything else needed, please let me know.

Sharon

Louisa Chu wrote:How about bringing your own picnic basket if you can? Or at least reusable water bottles, cups, plates, utensils, linens, etc. We'll bring some stickers and Sharpies too.

For a long time, my trunk used to have an airline bag filled with those necessities. Nothing ever disapeered, because who else wanted to be seen with McDonald-Land plates! When my nieces grew up and spontaneous picnics ceased, it left the car and disapeered into the house.

Regards,

HI,

Update on supply needs:
- plastic tablecloths
- tables
- chairs

If anything is forgotten, then please advise.

Regards,

I'm bringing a small folding table, but I plan on using it as a carving station for the brisket.

The Lovely Dining Companion will be bringing chuka soba salad with Sun Wah duck (or chicken).

whats needed more, an extra grill or a 6 foot banquet table? I can only fit one in the bed of my truck.

jimswside wrote:whats needed more, an extra grill or a 6 foot banquet table? I can only fit one in the bed of my truck.

I'll defer to Cathy, but I'd go with the 6 foot banquet table.

G Wiv wrote:I'll defer to Cathy, but I'd go with the 6 foot banquet table.

thats how it was looking, Ill wait to hear back from the planning guru.

We can bring a table too

Work will prevent me from making sweet potato salad ( -bummer) so I will bring plastic tablecloths. How many do we need? I'm on it.
Also - would anyone be opposed to box wine? No, not franzia! Something more like black box...

jimswside - bring the table, instead of the grill.

Joelf - thanks!

Lazygal - get the cheapo 99 cents (hopefully) maybe 5 tablecloths. If you are buying on Saturday, then check how things are going onthe list. Rainbow colors, cause nothing else matches!

Regards,

I'll be bringing some sort of a meat-based appetizer.

nr706 wrote:I'll be bringing some sort of a meat-based appetizer.

With your track record, I'll bet there will be no pork, lamb or beef in it. Just call me psychic! Of course, I could be wrong. DAre I say it: soylent green?

Regards,

Before Sunday, would you like to take a little trip to an abattoir I know? They'll escort you through painlessly ...

nr706 wrote:Before Sunday, would you like to take a little trip to an abattoir I know? They'll escort you through painlessly ...

Everything I need to know I learned from Roald Dahl.

Regards,

I'll be there, with a dish shortly to be announced!

Cathy2 wrote:jimswside - bring the table,

no problem, I wont be getting down there until around 11:30

I"ll be there, plus three. Dish TBD

Hi,

Those still on the fence about attending, please advise your attendance. We like to have nametags for everyone, which do take some time to generate.

There are also tags for the food, if it is known to us.

The earlier we know, the more likely no nametag will be overlooked.

Regards,

I'm bringing raspberry tarts and fresh raspberries.

Please scratch the homemade marshmallows. I've decided to make peanut butter crispy bars and chocolate peanut butter mini cupcakes. Thanks!

Hi,

There will be a number of kids there. The pinata is definitely a go.

It would be nice to organize a few games for our young participants. If a few people help organize one kid thing each, they will be well entertained.

Regards,

Gifted a Bhut Jolokia major hot-ass pepper by the Zaragoza's last wk, couldn't think of a better audience to share it with. I'm thinking ripe mango would work well w/it, so the namecard should read "Bhut Salsa".

In the picnic spirit, we will be bringing picnic chicken and melon.

I hate to leave you hanging Cathy, if all goes well I will be using a food nametag labeled "Candied Szechuan Bacon" plus maybe some fresh garden salsa, and if I decide on something else I'll handwrite the nametag.

Let me know if you would like names for the Viking Horde as well

FYI: Camp stove fuel restriction.

I was planning on bringing a Coleman table top camp stove that runs on white gas, but knowing that California outlawed their use some years ago, decided to call the Forest Preserve District today and check whether it is acceptable.

Per the FPD, stoves that use liquid fuels are not allowed at Forest Preserve properties. Stoves utilizing fully contained fuels, such as propane, are allowed.

I'll purchase a propane fueled camp stove and bring it along instead.

I hope others planning on bringing camp stoves find this note helpful.