Jimswside's Pig Roast-n-Pot Luck - 6/5/2010 - (Past Event)
Jimswside's Pig Roast-n-Pot Luck - 6/5/2010 - (Past Event)
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Post #211 - May 13th, 2010, 8:47 amboudreaulicious wrote:Add to my contributions, a few bottles of porkpicnic friendly wine.
nice, I be that will be a hit.
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Post #212 - May 13th, 2010, 8:51 amto clarify- my shrimp are an appetizer...
E"If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay home."
~James Michener
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Post #213 - May 13th, 2010, 8:53 amirisarbor wrote:to clarify- my shrimp are an appetizer...
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thats what I was guessing when I was checking over the list, and what categories might be underrepresented. Im looking forward to trying them.
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Post #214 - May 13th, 2010, 9:18 amatomicman +1 (meat, beer, soda, table, chair)
Might I say atomicman, you have managed to cover every base.
Steve Z.
“Only the pure in heart can make a good soup.”
― Ludwig van Beethoven
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Post #215 - May 13th, 2010, 10:18 amI have always had issues with the word enough.
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Post #216 - May 17th, 2010, 9:07 amfinally after months of anticipation, & planning, the pig roast is right around the corner.
It appears as if we have all bases covered, thanks to all that are attending. I am looking forward to seeing and hanging out with everyone.
My "to do list" is almost complete: Mojo injection for the pig has been purchased, La Caja is on site, most of the charcoal has been purchased, and the pig will be ordered this Friday @ Sages to be picked up June 4th. I am going to order a 90-100 lb pig(hopefully closer to 100 lbs.) prepped, butterflied, and with the trotters removed.
Party technically starts @ 1:00, but folks can come out pretty much whenver. I will be putting the pig on around 9:00 a.m..
One item I accidentally left off the "need" list is ice, for a party like this you cant have too much. Not sure how well ice travels from Chicago, but there is a gas station, and liquor store downtown Marseilles that sells ice.
Ill pm my address and cell phone # to attendees about a week before the event(cant be too carefull on the net,too many trolls, & jokers out there)
slainteLast edited by jimswside on May 17th, 2010, 12:38 pm, edited 3 times in total.
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Post #217 - May 17th, 2010, 11:11 amSince you're likely going to need a lot more ice than people will bring, you might want to consider ordering that from someplace nearby (and have it delivered if that's possible--anyone that stocks keg beer can usually do that) and adding that to the cost of what we chip in. You also will probably need extra coolers to store it so let us know if that's the case."Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad." Miles Kington
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Post #218 - May 17th, 2010, 11:21 amboudreaulicious wrote:Since you're likely going to need a lot more ice than people will bring, you might want to consider ordering that from someplace nearby (and have it delivered if that's possible--anyone that stocks keg beer can usually do that) and adding that to the cost of what we chip in. You also will probably need extra coolers to store it so let us know if that's the case.
good call, I have a bunch of large coolers & rubbermade bins so we should be ok with that.
I might make an ice run after I get the pig on since no delivery is available.
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Post #219 - May 18th, 2010, 8:50 amThis thread had fallen off of my radar but cleaning up my inbox I was able to reconnect.
Whew!
My Bride and I will be able to bring...
We have a Good Humor distributor nearby so put us down for some Ice Cream Sandwiches and some of those red, white and blue Popsicles.
We also have a Jefferson Ice/Home Ice distributor in the area so we will also be bringing 5 - 22 lbs bags of ice. 100+ lbs should be enough to get us started.
Oak Ice Cream Distributors
250 Chicago Ave, Oak Park
(708) 848-7557
Jefferson Ice Company
2248 N Natchez Ave, Chicago
(773) 622-9400
Always great to have distributors nearby! Awesome prices!
"Very good... but not my favorite." ~ Johnny Depp as Roux the Gypsy in Chocolat
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Post #220 - May 18th, 2010, 8:53 amPanther in the Den wrote:This thread had fallen off of my radar but cleaning up my inbox I was able to reconnect.
Whew!
My Bride and I will be able to bring...
We have a Good Humor distributor nearby so put us down for some Ice Cream Sandwiches and some of those red, white and blue Popsicles.
We also have a Jefferson Ice/Home Ice distributor in the area so we will also be bringing 5 - 22 lbs bags of ice. 100+ lbs should be enough to get us started.
Oak Ice Cream Distributors
250 Chicago Ave, Oak Park
(708) 848-7557
Jefferson Ice Company
2248 N Natchez Ave, Chicago
(773) 622-9400
Always great to have distributors nearby! Awesome prices!
great John, all is appreciated. my box freezer in my basement should easily hold the ice cream, and popsicles until they are required.
thanks alot.
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Post #221 - May 18th, 2010, 8:58 amHi Jim...thank you for setting this all up. It is a lot of work! Do you have any idea what the "chip in" price is going to be? Ballpark would be OK...I just want to have enough cash.
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Post #222 - May 18th, 2010, 9:01 amrazbry wrote:Hi Jim...thank you for setting this all up. It is a lot of work! Do you have any idea what the "chip in" price is going to be? Ballpark would be OK...I just want to have enough cash.
Hi,
He responded earlier it was going to be in the $3-$4 PP range via the honor system of stuffing it into a box or fishbowl. I am sure in the final post leading up to this event, he will reiterate what is expected.
Regards,Cathy2
"You'll be remembered long after you're dead if you make good gravy, mashed potatoes and biscuits." -- Nathalie Dupree
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Post #223 - May 18th, 2010, 9:16 amCathy2 wrote:razbry wrote:Hi Jim...thank you for setting this all up. It is a lot of work! Do you have any idea what the "chip in" price is going to be? Ballpark would be OK...I just want to have enough cash.
Hi,
He responded earlier it was going to be in the $3-$4 PP range via the honor system of stuffing it into a box or fishbowl. I am sure in the final post leading up to this event, he will reiterate what is expected.
Regards,
thanks Cathy.
I am still thinking $3 per pig eater, Ill know the price for the pig sometime between today and friday when I order it, and make the deposit.
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Post #224 - May 21st, 2010, 2:22 pmfixin' to put the deposit down and order the pig today @ Sage's.
$1.59/lb. for the pig, prepped, butterflied, and the trotters removed, not bad at all, I think it went up only a few cents per lb. since I last checked.
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Post #225 - May 22nd, 2010, 10:49 pmIn. Probably with The Wife. Trying to backtrack to figure out what to bring; open to suggestion."Don't you ever underestimate the power of a female." Bootsy Collins
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Post #226 - May 23rd, 2010, 7:10 amDavid Hammond wrote:In. Probably with The Wife. Trying to backtrack to figure out what to bring; open to suggestion.
great to have you, glad you can come out Dave.
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Post #227 - May 25th, 2010, 8:11 am- pig is ordered.
- $3 per person for folks who are eating the pig.
15 day weather forecast is looking good, partly cloudy & 70 degrees. Keep your fingers crossed.
Ill pm folks with my Cell # and address probably on Monday 5/31 of Tuesday 6/1.
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Post #228 - May 25th, 2010, 9:25 amHi,
I am withdrawing tofu salad for eggplant rollups with Korean carrot salad.
Regards,Cathy2
"You'll be remembered long after you're dead if you make good gravy, mashed potatoes and biscuits." -- Nathalie Dupree
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Post #229 - May 28th, 2010, 8:54 amlocked @ 60 LTHr's, plus any of my friends of neighbors that wander over.Last edited by jimswside on June 3rd, 2010, 8:29 am, edited 3 times in total.
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Post #230 - May 28th, 2010, 9:51 amThe Wife and I will be bringing:
Hammond’s Pure Organic Low-Fat/High-Taste App (now with Zero Karmic DebtTM).
Or something like that."Don't you ever underestimate the power of a female." Bootsy Collins
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Post #231 - May 31st, 2010, 8:51 amsounds great Dave.
I think the list is pretty much set @ 60 people(plus a couple unannounced guests perhaps).
Some folks have expressed inerest in coming out ealry to help with the pig, I am starting the pig @ about 8:00, come on out.
weather looking promising for Saturday, bring plenty of fluids and sunscreen.
look for my address, general directions from I-55, and my cell phone number today or tomorrow in a PM.Last edited by jimswside on June 3rd, 2010, 8:30 am, edited 3 times in total.
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Post #232 - June 1st, 2010, 8:34 amaddress, general directions and cell phone number pm'd to attendees.
Let me know if you have any questions, or of any changes.
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Post #233 - June 2nd, 2010, 7:25 ama couple updates:
- weather forecast is bouncing around a bit, rain is supposed to clear out by Friday, Saturday's forecast is: "times of clouds and sun" - 81 degrees.
- With the rain we have had, and a little more on the way, the mosquitos are starting to appear especailly since 1/3 of my property is wooded. When I was out on the John Deere last night mowing there were some to be found. I have some bug spray to share, but that might be an item folks might want to think about bringing.
- I have had a few folks volunteer to help set up tables, etc. a little before the roast, but can always use more.
- Also anyone who wants to come hang out while the pig is cooking is more than welcome.
- Plan is to have the La Caja and any other grills/smokers on the back portion of the property(close to my buddies fire pit for easy ash disposal), and the food tables near last years location to try to catch some shade.
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Post #234 - June 3rd, 2010, 6:54 amMore tidbits:
- rain or shine this event is happening. Accuweather says partly sunny, wather underground says 30% chance of showers, and The Weather Channel says there is a slight chance of showers in the a.m. hours. All seem to say it will be 80 or so degrees. There will be a few canopies on sight to dodge a passing shower so its all good.
- Gas out here is alot cheaper than east of me. I filled up today for $2.49/gallon. Keep that in mind if you need fuel for the trip back.
- besides the pig I am smoking 5#'s of Peoria Hot links, about 50 ABT's, and I might toss some hotdogs on the Weber for the kids attending.
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Post #235 - June 3rd, 2010, 7:28 amjimswside wrote:Here is the most current list of attendees, let me know if I missed anyone.
From the looks of the dishes/items folks are bringing it looks like the appetzier, dessert, and beverage area's are the most underrepresented(dont let this discourage anyone from bringing a favorite side, etc. to share). Once again thanks for the interest in coming out.
Like I mentioned upthread I am ordereing the pig 5/21, and getting a pig somewhere between 90-100 lbs, with the other dishes being served/brought this should be plenty of roasted pig for everyone. I am still thinkg it will be a bout $3 per person for the cost of the pig and charcoal for folks that want to chip in on the pig.
Attendees(pot luck item):
jimswside +1 (pig, abt's)
ronnie_suburban+3 (bourbon, side or salad) x
Jean Blanchard +1 (sangria, dessert) x
Gwiv +1 (chicken thighs?) x
stevez +1 (water, BP beans) x
Reb & Rab (gelato) x
Panther in the Den +1(ice cream sand., popsicles, ice) x
glennpan +1(tbd)
Giovanna (beer, chairs, napkins, table) x
irisarbor +3 (table, shrimp dish) x
GAF (beverage tbd) x
thaiobsessed +1 (side tbd) x
jhawk +1 x
JimTheBeerGuy +4 (homebrew, smoked meat) x
Cathy 2 (dr. pepper, eggplant rollups, korean carrot salad) x
dansch x
MBH +1 (Uncle Johns Sausage, potato salad, table) x
boudreaulicious (asian slaw, wine, fruit salad) x
petitie_gourmande (wine, tbd) x
razbry +1 (Low and Slow Garlic Slaw) x
Ms. Ingie +1 (lemonade, plates) x
atomicman +1 (meat, beer, soda, table, chair) x
einberliner +1 (korean dessert) x
dicksond +1 (curried carrot soup) x
gypsyboy (plates, napkins, utencils) x
AnneK +2 (appetizer, chairs, ice) x
mhl (side or dessert, chairs) x
jygach (jalapeno cornbread, potato salad, dessert) x
MikeLM +1 (garbage salad) x
chinois +3 x
David Hammond +1 x
Capped @ 63 folks, nice turnout.
Good morning Jim,
I picked up a bag of 125 "Chinet-like" plates at GFS. I notice that gypsyboy is also bringing plates, but the one thing I don't see is cups. I think I'll PM gypsyboy to see if he got the plates and how many. If he puchased a significant quantity, I'll return the plates and bring a large amount of plastic cups (and a sharpie to write names on them.) I'm also bringing five gallons of lemonade/limeade mixture. That's 80 servings which will help greatly in the beverage department. Do you think you're still shy on desserts? If so, I can whip up a batch of oatmeal cookies or something.
Ms. IngieMs. Ingie
Life is too short, why skip dessert?
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Post #236 - June 3rd, 2010, 7:32 amGood morning Jim,
I picked up a bag of 125 "Chinet-like" plates at GFS. I notice that gypsyboy is also bringing plates, but the one thing I don't see is cups. I think I'll PM gypsyboy to see if he got the plates and how many. If he puchased a significant quantity, I'll return the plates and bring a large amount of plastic cups (and a sharpie to write names on them.) I'm also bringing five gallons of lemonade/limeade mixture. That's 80 servings which will help greatly in the beverage department. Do you think you're still shy on desserts? If so, I can whip up a batch of oatmeal cookies or something.
Ms. Ingie[/quote]
good call, I wasnt thinking about cups since I typically drink out of a bottle or can.. my bad
Ill check @ home tonight and see how many I have left from last year, and try to post my findings as early as possible so adjustment sif any can be made.
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Post #237 - June 3rd, 2010, 7:55 am
[/quote]jimswside wrote:Good morning Jim,
I picked up a bag of 125 "Chinet-like" plates at GFS. I notice that gypsyboy is also bringing plates, but the one thing I don't see is cups. I think I'll PM gypsyboy to see if he got the plates and how many. If he puchased a significant quantity, I'll return the plates and bring a large amount of plastic cups (and a sharpie to write names on them.) I'm also bringing five gallons of lemonade/limeade mixture. That's 80 servings which will help greatly in the beverage department. Do you think you're still shy on desserts? If so, I can whip up a batch of oatmeal cookies or something.
Ms. Ingie
good call, I wasnt thinking about cups since I typically drink out of a bottle or can.. my bad
Ill check @ home tonight and see how many I have left from last year, and try to post my findings as early as possible so adjustment sif any can be made.
I pm'd Gypsy Boy; he'll bring the cups. He questioned whether 125 plates is enough. That's about two per person. I'll also bring a package of small 6" dessert size plates. I think that'll be enough. What do you think?Ms. Ingie
Life is too short, why skip dessert?
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Post #238 - June 3rd, 2010, 7:57 amI pm'd Gypsy Boy; he'll bring the cups. He questioned whether 125 plates is enough. That's about two per person. I'll also bring a package of small 6" dessert size plates. I think that'll be enough. What do you think?[/quote]
I also have some leftover plates from last year so I think we should be good. Like the cups Ill double check tonight.
thanks for your help.
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Post #239 - June 3rd, 2010, 8:20 amHi Jim! I have tons of rhubarb, so I'm adding on a rhubarb dessert. I might even bring some rhubarb along if anyone wants some.
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Post #240 - June 3rd, 2010, 8:22 amrazbry wrote:Hi Jim! I have tons of rhubarb, so I'm adding on a rhubarb dessert. I might even bring some rhubarb along if anyone wants some.
nice...
I would like some rhubarb..
