Right now I'm thinking brisket (not smoked) sliders, and SueF will bring "Some kind of dessert"

In addition to the aforementioned sandwiches, I'll also be bringing some water and other, non-glass-containered alcholic beverages. Probably more stuff, too but I'm still deciding on those.

=R=

I've finally gotten around to deciding what I'm bringing

Main: Pork Sausage variant
Side: Spaetzle

I'll also be bringing plenty of beer and water. I'm going back and forth on bringing a weed burner and turkey fryer burner, I don't have a real need for them but can bring them if anyone does.

Teresa and i tried out a few different infused lemonade drinks. We did basil, thai basil, thai holy basil and red shiso. Most interesting outcome was the red shiso, if not for the amazingly fresh flavor but it makes the pinkest pink lemonade!



There is nothing in this except shiso, water, sugar and lime. I think this is the winner of the 4 we tried for the picnic, although the thai holy basil was also very unique and i'll be making it again. Perhaps we'll try to bring more flavors as well.

Are food labels going to be supplied so that you can note if something has nuts in it (for people who have nut allergies)?

shorty wrote:Are food labels going to be supplied so that you can note if something has nuts in it (for people who have nut allergies)?

There will be labels with the food names and who made and/or brought it. People can voluntarily add information on nuts. If this is an issue for you, you may want to bring your own food.

Regards,

For nametags- My plus 1 is Mr. pairs4life

2 of my guests, taissa and alex have to bow out. they loved the last 2 picnics and send their apologies. the other 2, nancie and michael, will be bringing corn muffins and zucchini muffins. joan

I will bring supplies - I can bring any or all of the following, depending on what we need: plates, napkins, cutlery, cups. Also need advisement whether I should bring these at the beginning (early AM) assuming no one else brings them or bring later (12 noon) assuming supplies brought by others will need replenishment.

Any suggestions for how many servings to make for a side and a main? I've been thinking about 30-40 of each, but could easily adjust up or down.

Nametags:

Chris Peters (Attrill)
Donna Duncan
Harper Peters

Right now I'm thinking of bringing some breads and other baked goods from Taza Bakery as well as perhaps a variety of olives.... also a couple of liters of regular old brand-name pop (Coke, Pepsi, etc.).

PS. Checked all the weather forecasts tonight, and the consensus is that Sunday will be sunny and 78....

Taza Bakery:
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I plan on attending. bringing an app

leek wrote:I will bring supplies - I can bring any or all of the following, depending on what we need: plates, napkins, cutlery, cups. Also need advisement whether I should bring these at the beginning (early AM) assuming no one else brings them or bring later (12 noon) assuming supplies brought by others will need replenishment.

David Hammond has been keeping everything leftover from last year. He said nothing was needed except for plastic drinking cups. mbh purchased 180-12oz cups and 150-10oz, which would seem to be enough.

dk is bringing wetnaps and kafein's bringing baby wipes, which is one supply that might have dried up since last year.

I talked to the forest preserve people yesterday. They said we will have fifteen tables available to us. fifille said she could bring tablecloths, but I need to double check.

Octarine plans to bring some portable tents to extend our shaded area.

I will PM my cellphone, once I have a lookover there may be something needed.

tarte tatin wrote:PS. Checked all the weather forecasts tonight, and the consensus is that Sunday will be sunny and 78....

I am so thankful for this news.

Regards,

My Bride (Linda) and I will be in attendance.

Thinking about making some more jerky but with East Indian flavoring. Godda mix it up! Mmmm... Curry Jerky!

Also I am going to try to bring along a few other friends from the near westside.

Always a great time! Thanks for all the work in setting this up!

Attrill wrote:Any suggestions for how many servings to make for a side and a main? I've been thinking about 30-40 of each, but could easily adjust up or down.

Unlike a regular picnic where you need to feed a crowd. There will be a crowd feeding a crowd. It really comes down to people tasting a lot of different things. Unfortunately, not everyone will taste everything because it is impossible. I often read the day after of stuff I wish I tried and I was there the whole day.

For instance, your sausage could be cut into pieces, then stuck with toothpicks. A quantity for 8-10 would satisfy 30-40. A few might want a whole piece, though a tasting portion may be good enough.

If my youngest sister was present, she would take any and all spaetzle. She trot off to a corner and eat it all.

We also encourage people to take doggie bags to avoid waste.

How much to bring is a balancing act with no good answer fit for every situation. Do what you think is best, then adjust your plan for next year.


Regards,

Thanks for the info! I'm making the sausage myself, so I'll probably just make breakfast sausage sized ones. I'm going to cook the Spaetzle in duck fat.

Attrill wrote:I'm going to cook the Spaetzle in duck fat.

I never had spaetzle cooked in duck fat. My sister wouldn't eat it, though I would!

Regards,

Attrill wrote: I'm going to cook the Spaetzle in duck fat.

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
rolling eyes in anticipation of duck fat goodness and wonder
this is my yummy face

OK, the Hays family will be bringing an oxtail dish (probably an appetizer)...because it's about time!...and mini strawberry bunny pats (dessert) and some sparkling water sodas.

For my guests, Mrs eli is Rachael and Little Miss eli is Brynn.

eli wrote:For my guests, Mrs eli is Rachael and Little Miss eli is Brynn.

It will be good to see them.

For what it's worth, swapping out the barley for farro in my dish. Thinking farro's nuttiness will lend itself more better/weller.

Panther in the Den wrote:My Bride (Linda) and I will be in attendance.

Thinking about making some more jerky but with East Indian flavoring. Godda mix it up! Mmmm... Curry Jerky!

Also I am going to try to bring along a few other friends from the near westside.

Always a great time! Thanks for all the work in setting this up!

Ill be using your brilliant idea of having a written list of items to try this year.

last year I think i only got to try a few things, i was too busy with the pork butts, chatting and drinking.

In Toronto and hoping I can bring back bags of potato chips with flavors such as Tandoori Chicken, Baby Back Ribs, Ball Park Hot Dog for the picnic. My nephew is looking into how to transport these so they don't end up as crushed chips. Should know by tomorrow, otherwise I will go with plan B.

Jyoti

Well here I am, posting fashionably...(yawns and stretches voluptuously)...late-ish .

Don't want to seem like I'm in a rut, but Will Specials have always been well received (and deservedly-so!), so perhaps I've been ginning-up a tradition of sorts:

Will Specials to the picnic!

--Matt

I'll be coming with my 9 year old son. We will be bringing assorted sausage sandwiches. Looking forward to it.

Tom

Think I decided on what I'm bringing...Roasted Acorn Squash and Kale Salad with Almonds, Goat Cheese and an Orange-Chipotle dressing.

I'll be making jalapeno-cheddar corn bread to accompany the BBQ beans. Count me in for set-up duty. Can't wait! -Liz (lazygal09)

Jazzfood wrote:For what it's worth, swapping out the barley for farro in my dish. Thinking farro's nuttiness will lend itself more better/weller.

Very excited about this change. I think it will go well with the dish and we could all stand to eat a lot more farro.