Going out to pick raspberries for my dessert!

Will bring a main and a side tbd. 2 people (not 3).

The Green City Mkt yielded some interesting items which will become a salsa crudo of sorts made w/ground cherries aka cape gooseberries, grilled tropea onions, organic melons, pickled cucumbers, pink radishes, cayenne peppers, peppedew and basil. Prob add some sort of nut as well. Hope it tastes good. Smells outrageous and it's still in the bag.

Jazzfood wrote:...ground cherries aka cape gooseberries..

Nice! We had some of these in Cleveland last month -- RAB and REB added them to a brined tongue salad they served at a group dinner -- and they were great. Looking forward to getting all up in your salsa crudo tomorrow.

=R=

The groundcherries in the tongue salad were fun, but Ronnie is shortchanging himself and Julie, who both helped conceive of and prepare the dish.

Our picnic contribution looks like it's going to work out, so it's time to post. Rich and I are making a cured porchetta with a variety of homemade pickles and other accompaniments.

We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!

Ronna

OK, folks - last call. From here out, please contact Cathy2 directly with any changes to nametags/dish tags.

Total guests
199

17 Appetizers
17 Beverages
7 Bread
1 Condiment
24 Dessert
16 Main
6 Salad
15 Side
2 Supplies
12 TBD
0 Other

+1 HFCS-free glass bottles of soda

Simmon wrote:+1 HFCS-free glass bottles of soda

Hi,

Please, no glass bottles containing beverages. This is not my wish, it is the rules from the Cook County Preserves. Neither you or the person named on the permit desire a ticket and mandatory court appearance.

Your understanding is appreciated.

If this were at my house, please bring it on!

Regards,

OK, the Condiments column is pretty thin so I'll also bring a fresh jar of Kosciusko mustard and a couple hot sauces.

Antonius, Lucantonius, and I will attend tomorrow.

Antonius is bringing an appetizer:
zucchine alla scapece

and also a (vegetarian) main dish:
parmigiana di melanzane

I'm bringing a dessert:
migliaccio dolce di semolino

[I'll send this info directly to Cathy, as well.]

a domani,
Amata

As much as I hate to do this, I am no longer able to attend tomorrow. Sorry for the last minute change, but I am not feeling well. Looking forward to seeing photos and reading all about it.

BrendanR - thanks for using the spreadsheet as intended!

Ms. Ingie - sorry to learn you're not well.

AAA - Glad you could make it!

Regards,

jazzfood sister can't make it. deluxe will bring the mario's in her place. also for what it's worth, i'm adding marcona almonds and jicama to my dish.

As for the meat items. We'll be bringing 2 pastramis and a turkey.

bless you, laikom.

It makes me so sad to have to type this, but unfortunately we won't be able to attend - I'm starting to realize that thinking we'd make it to the picnic the day after moving was way too ambitious.

I hope you all have a blast! I look forward to reading about it on Monday...sort of

gleam wrote:bless you, laikom.

Glad to, we love smoking meat.
Also i have sad news, David and family (and al pastor) will not be making it tomorrow. He had been out of communication all week and I just found out tonight that he won't be able to attend due to health problems. He's very sad he can't make it and sorry that he won't be sharing the al pastor this year. Perhaps next picnic!

Khaaopaat, sorry to hear this though it is understandable.

Laikom - sorry about David. See you tomorrow. What time are you arriving tomorrow?

With apologies, I am unable to attend. I hope to join you all another time.

Wish I could make this, as it sure seems like fun.

HI,

Someone may be bringing ribtips from Uncle John's. He needs a steam pan set up and sterno. Can anyone bring a set?

Regards,

Happened to be at the Stateline and picked up a paper bag apple pie.

Might not make it to the tables though...

HI,

Labels will be printed early Sunday morning. Any last minute changes can still be accomodated. Otherwise make your own: your screen name and what it is.

Thanks!

Regards,

I'll be there. As will "skinny_aberration". Who knows what we'll be bringing.

backorforth wrote:I'll be there. As will "skinny_aberration". Who knows what we'll be bringing.

When you know, please announce here. Also make your own food tags: your screen name followed by the food item's name.

I am printing name tags now. As much as I try not to forget someone, it happens. At the holiday party, I never made a nametag for me. Proof when it comes to nametag forgetfullness, I exclude nobody!

Regards,

Hi,

If some people come between 10:30 - 11, we can move tables about.

I will be there from 9 am or so, cleaning corn and making sure nobody takes over our spot.

If someone has an empty coffee can at home, this is needed for the corn butter dunk.

Regards,

1st report from the picnic grove: Things are looking good.

Cathy2 wrote:HI,

Someone may be bringing ribtips from Uncle John's. He needs a steam pan set up and sterno. Can anyone bring a set?

Regards,

I can do this--planning to be there around noon--is that early enough?

My plans this afternoon fell through, so my wife and I will attend. We can bring some canned beverages. Thanks.

-Matt

I am mortified to see that somehow I did not answer this thread... Chouxfly is making a big pan of Neapolitan marshmallows.

See you soon!