Pi Day at FIG, 3/14/10, 2p

Pi Day is coming up on 3/14. While we all have great respect for the mathematical significance of pi, we're all really more concerned with pie. I know a lot of the board members celebrate pi with pie, so I'm going to host a pie potluck at our kitchen. It'll be fun, laid-back, and welcoming. I make brew up some savory stew...or something equally simple...so we don't go into sugar overload, but the main star will be pie.

Bake your favorite or try a new recipe. I'm thinking one pie per person will be enough (or, more than enough, in good LTH fashion). I have a lot of room, but not a lot of seats. Thinking of limiting to 10 participants, but if we get more (that are willing to stand) I may open it up and ask for more savory elements.

FIG Catering
1850 S. Blue Island Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608
773.793.1035
molly@FIGcatering.com

Please respond here and I'll keep a running tally going. If you know what kind of pie you plan to bring, let us know.

figmolly (sweet pie of some sort, assorted ice cream flavors)
Hellodali (Key lime, chocolate cream, or banana cream)
Mhays +2 (mystery fruit pie, Sparky's experiment, kinda vegan pie)
stevez (Tuscan bean soup)
Cathy2 (peach pie)
boudreaulicious (sweet and savory empanadas)
Pie Lady (Coffee cream, Chocolate or Shaker lemon?)
thaiobsessed +1 (savory cheese pie)
RAB
REB
Jygach
gastro gnome(Moorish chicken pie - sweet and savory)
Llama (nut pie?)
MincyBits (Elvis pie)
BR (Passionfruit tart)

Total: 18 (Mhays is bringing 4 chairs and if I bring in my ones from home, we'll have enough seating for everyone. I'm really capping in now though.)

Brilliant! Me for one please.

Total of 3 for the Hayses, please. Not sure what our pie offering is as yet.

If there is room for a pie consumer (I can't bake), count me in (if needed, I could bring a pie from Hoosier Mama).

I'd love to celebrate Pi(e) Day with LTHers, but I'll be tied up with moving that day. Please eat a slice (or 4) for me.

Hi,

I checked to find this is on a Sunday. Please count me in.

Regards,

Count me in--would prefer to do a savory pie if no one objects and don't mind standing.

Please put me down! Be warned: my crusts are generally butt-ugly.

I'm in for a savory pie as well (maybe even a pizza pie--could I crisp it in the Fig oven?) +1
Becca

Please put me down! Be warned: my crusts are generally butt-ugly.

Being in the catering business, I generally think taste is sacrificed to beauty more often than it should be. I much rather eat a delicious, ugly crust than the other way around.

Look forward to meeting you.

RAB + REB, please. Sounds like a great day.

Please count us in for a sweet pie and a gallon of some good local milk.

Ronna

(maybe even a pizza pie--could I crisp it in the Fig oven?)

Pizza, yum! Of course, the ovens will be available (If you want to come early and prepare on-site, just let me know.)

Would love to join in the festivities.

Jyoti

figmolly wrote:I much rather eat a delicious, ugly crust than the other way around.

I fully agree. Much better to eat a delicious, ugly crust than be eaten by one.
--Rich

Molly,

I know you said you were likely capping this, but if room opens up, I'd love to join.

I love pie.

MincyBits and I would love to come if space opens up!

Is Justin going to be there?

I'd love to join the festivities if a spot opens up . . . and I don't mind standing.

Llama wrote:
Is Justin going to be there?

Justin will probably be around...as long as he doesn't take credit for my pie.

Very excited to be a part of this.

I'm thinking savory pie, probably the Moorish Chicken and Pine Nut Pie from The New Spanish table. Although, for those who've had it, there's definitely sugar in there too. Think of it as a sweet pie with chicken

I can either:

A. Make a pot of soup or
B. Pick up a Chicken Pot Pie or Hoosier Cream Pie at Hoosier Mama

Please let me know your choice.

P.S. I will bring my own chair.

stevez wrote:I can either:
A. Make a pot of soup or
B. Pick up a Chicken Pot Pie or Hoosier Cream Pie at Hoosier Mama
Please let me know your choice.

I vote for soup. I can also bring my own chair or stand.

I already mentioned to figmolly that the Hays family caravans with camp chairs on almost all occasions, so we won't be taking up seats, and may even have an extra. I don't know where that leaves us in terms of space...

I can either: A. Make a pot of soup or

I vote for soup. Maybe I'll make some bread...and pie, of course.

I don't know where that leaves us in terms of space...

I have 4 bar stools, 3 dining chairs, and 3 office chairs on site. I have an additional 4 dining chairs and 2 bar stools at home. With your 4 chairs, I think we're all set.

figmolly wrote:
I vote for soup.

Then soup it shall be! I'll make some Tuscan style bean and veggie soup. Can I warm it up there?

I think I've settled on a passionfruit meringue tart . . . close enough to a pie I suppose.

Hooray!! So glad room could be made. In fact, I'm so excited I think I'll bring my Elvis (peanut butter, bacon, and banana) pie!

Then soup it shall be! I'll make some Tuscan style bean and veggie soup. Can I warm it up there?

Of course.

Hooray!! So glad room could be made. In fact, I'm so excited I think I'll bring my Elvis (peanut butter, bacon, and banana) pie!

Yum!

I'm thinking of a sweet pie, though I haven't decided on what kind yet. Maybe a nut pie of some sort.

I'm deciding between Key Lime, chocolate cream, or banana cream.

thinking of "individual" pies--empanadas possibly? Maybe a mix--some sweet, some savory...