Montrose Beach Potluck / BBQ #6 - ISLANDER [8/24/13]
Montrose Beach Potluck / BBQ #6 - ISLANDER [8/24/13]
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Montrose Beach Potluck / BBQ #6 - ISLANDER [8/24/13]
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Post #1 - August 13th, 2013, 6:58 pmlaikom wrote:As has been going on for the past 2 years, I'm organizing a semi-monthly BBQ all summer long to celebrate cooking, sharing food, but also to take advantage of the fact that Chicago has beautiful beaches!
This is an LTH event, but is completely open to anyone and everyone! Please bring friends!
To simplify and unify the process of the RSVP, and also to allow everyone to coordinate the food we're bringing, I've set up a public facebook invite page. I would love to have people RSVP there, but ask that you also PLEASE post your pictures and reactions to the event here on LTH and not just keep it on facebook. My intention is not in any way to move the event off of LTH, rather it is to keep the event more integrated and encourage people to post on here as well.
Here is the facebook invite https://www.facebook.com/events/1404550669764914/
Food
The theme this week is Islander Cuisine / Jerks welcome
!!! Please post what you plan to bring here or on the facebook page, or both! If you don't fancy yourself a cook and just want to come eat feel free to bring some drinks!
Drinks
The park is officially a non-alcohol location, meaning it is technically possible to be ticketed, however we have unofficially drank alcohol at every single one of these without incident. Last week a cop drove by and said "party on" then drove off. BYOB at your own discretion
Time
I typically show up around 11am, unless i need to start up a smoker earlier. The party usually reaches full swing between 1-4pm, and people peter out around 6pm.
Location:
After years of experience, we have found an idyllic location right by the water a bit off the beaten path. There is the added bonus that there is ample parking year round, even during big events we have not had trouble parking at this spot.
Here is the map http://goo.gl/maps/TZPyH
For those of you who prefer a visual aid:
Last edited by laikom on August 14th, 2013, 11:41 am, edited 1 time in total.Part of the secret of a success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside.
-Mark Twain
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Post #2 - August 13th, 2013, 7:02 pmI definitely plan an attempt at my favorite Jerk sauce from a Jamaican place in Indy, "jamaican style jerk". It is very thyme heavy with a soy sauce/onion base. I'm curious how close I will come to recreating that.
Also, I will be bringing a few different Hawaiian Poke. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poke_(Hawaii) Maybe also, saimin? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saimin Maybe other things too!Part of the secret of a success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside.
-Mark Twain
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Post #3 - August 14th, 2013, 5:07 amI'm in. Dish TBD.
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Post #4 - August 15th, 2013, 5:43 pmThinking about doing curried goat.
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Post #5 - August 17th, 2013, 10:52 amIt's looking like our largest turnout for this week's Potluck, 16 people already signed up on facebook and still a week out! If anyone is having trouble accessing the Facebook post, let me know.
I'm also thinking of making laulau if I can find the Taro Leaves, has anyone seen them in stores lately?Part of the secret of a success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside.
-Mark Twain
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Post #6 - August 19th, 2013, 12:28 pmAlekH wrote:Thinking about doing curried goat.
Sounds like grill space is going to be tight (was planning on making ahead and just reheating) and dealing with rice/roti sounds like a pain...so i'm re-thinking my game plan.
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Post #7 - August 19th, 2013, 1:25 pmAlekH wrote:AlekH wrote:Thinking about doing curried goat.
Sounds like grill space is going to be tight (was planning on making ahead and just reheating) and dealing with rice/roti sounds like a pain...so i'm re-thinking my game plan.
I'm betting they'd find grill space for goat.Last edited by pairs4life on August 20th, 2013, 6:35 pm, edited 1 time in total.Ava-"If you get down and out, just get in the kitchen and bake a cake."- Jean Strickland
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Post #8 - August 19th, 2013, 2:35 pmI'll have the huge 22.5 inch smoker with 2 racks, and the 18 inch weber grill. I'm sure we can find someone else to bring a grill, right?Part of the secret of a success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside.
-Mark Twain
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Post #9 - August 19th, 2013, 3:57 pmI'm making rumaki
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Post #10 - August 19th, 2013, 4:42 pmI've been planning all summer to pick up a Weber Kettle--I'll bring it in the box and let you grill fiends break it in for me. I'll just need some help getting it home..."Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad." Miles Kington
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Post #11 - August 19th, 2013, 4:56 pmI'm thinking about a chickpea curry and a grilled tomato chouka. Looking forward to it!"To get long" meant to make do, to make well of whatever we had; it was about having a long view, which was endurance, and a long heart, which was hope.
- Fae Myenne Ng, Bone
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Post #12 - August 19th, 2013, 5:39 pmI'm making some kind of grilled pork (probably Lechon Asado or something like that) and some empanadas--hopefully also on the grill."Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad." Miles Kington
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Post #13 - August 20th, 2013, 8:00 amMochi cake (per Nori's recipe)
Fixings for 2-3 different umbrella drinks....
(not sure if I should mix ahead of time or bring ingredients so folks can mix their own?)Leek
SAVING ONE DOG may not change the world,
but it CHANGES THE WORLD for that one dog.
American Brittany Rescue always needs foster homes. Please think about helping that one dog. http://www.americanbrittanyrescue.org
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Post #14 - August 20th, 2013, 8:13 amLeek: It has worked out really well when people bring pre-mixed drinks in a pitcher or jug because there is a lot of grilling chaos and food prep and not a lot of table space. Also, it keeps the alcohol less obvious to the authorities.
Alek: Don't be a goat tease. We can make it work.
I'm thinking about making key lime something. Does anyone know where I can get decent key limes? Also, I'm open to recipe recommendations.The meal isn't over when I'm full; the meal is over when I hate myself. - Louis C.K.
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Post #15 - August 20th, 2013, 8:15 amleek wrote:Mochi cake (per Nori's recipe)
Fixings for 2-3 different umbrella drinks....
(not sure if I should mix ahead of time or bring ingredients so folks can mix their own?)
I brought a pre-made punch last time and was happy not to have to mess with it. Table space is usually at a premium so I'd suggest that if you decide to bring something that will require a lot of room to set out, you might want to consider bringing a folding table. In fact, it would be great if others brought an extra table or two since we're expecting a big group.
And Teresa--pretty sure I've seen key limes at Whole Foods--might check Harvestime as well."Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad." Miles Kington
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Post #16 - August 20th, 2013, 9:52 amTeresa wrote:Leek: It has worked out really well when people bring pre-mixed drinks in a pitcher or jug because there is a lot of grilling chaos and food prep and not a lot of table space. Also, it keeps the alcohol less obvious to the authorities.
Alek: Don't be a goat tease. We can make it work.
I'm thinking about making key lime something. Does anyone know where I can get decent key limes? Also, I'm open to recipe recommendations.
My concerns have been assuaged.
Sounds like this should be a real beach rager.
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Post #17 - August 20th, 2013, 1:38 pmWill do something Caribbean possibly mixed w/Latin and/or Chi. Or maybe Japan."In pursuit of joys untasted"
from Giuseppe Verdi's La Traviata
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Post #18 - August 22nd, 2013, 6:33 amI'm bringing Jamacian patties and I'll try to bring an extra table also.For what we choose is what we are. He should not miss this second opportunity to re-create himself with food. Jim Crace "The Devil's Larder"
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Post #19 - August 22nd, 2013, 12:46 pmlaikom wrote:I definitely plan an attempt at my favorite Jerk sauce from a Jamaican place in Indy, "jamaican style jerk". It is very thyme heavy with a soy sauce/onion base. I'm curious how close I will come to recreating that.
On your recommendation I stopped at Jamaican Style Jerk a couple weeks ago.
I didn't realize they had just been written up in the Star and were sold out of everything. You can see the owner closing the "heavily fortified walk-up window on the side of a liquor store." If I'd been thinking, I would've ordered a cup of sauce. Anyway, it's on my list for the next time I'm in Indianapolis.laikom wrote:I'm also thinking of making laulau if I can find the Taro Leaves, has anyone seen them in stores lately?
I saw fresh taro leaves almost exactly one year ago at World Fresh Market, 2434 W Devon. Not sure if they're currently in stock, but that would be the first place I'd check.
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Post #20 - August 22nd, 2013, 1:34 pmReminder that we should not eat the Taro leaves when they are raw. In case anyone wanted to. Eating them cooked is OK.Leek
SAVING ONE DOG may not change the world,
but it CHANGES THE WORLD for that one dog.
American Brittany Rescue always needs foster homes. Please think about helping that one dog. http://www.americanbrittanyrescue.org
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Post #21 - August 22nd, 2013, 3:34 pmI am making mini key lime coconut cheesecakes in banana leaf cups. A totally untested recipe and preparation. Fingers crossed that it works out!The meal isn't over when I'm full; the meal is over when I hate myself. - Louis C.K.
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Post #22 - August 22nd, 2013, 6:22 pmJust loaded up on goat, Jamaican curry powder, and scotch bonnets at Old World Market. Worth a stop for anyone else looking for Island provisions.
http://lthforum.com/bb/viewtopic.php?p=224863#p224863
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Post #23 - August 22nd, 2013, 7:07 pmWe're planning on coming by with at least some agricole and hopefully, something to eat, too.
=R=By protecting others, you save yourself. If you only think of yourself, you'll only destroy yourself. --Kambei Shimada
Every human interaction is an opportunity for disappointment --RS
There's a horse loose in a hospital --JM
That don't impress me much --Shania Twain
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Post #24 - August 22nd, 2013, 9:45 pmI'll be bringing Cuban black beans for sure.
I'm making at least one other dish, TBD. Possibly Spam musubi, pending some quality control tests.
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Post #25 - August 22nd, 2013, 10:36 pmI've decided against saimin. With this big of a crowd (about 30 people so far!!) I think a soup would be too much of a hassle. My contributions will be:
Ahi Poke, Lomi Lomi, Lau Lau, and the aforementioned jerk sauce.
Rene G - thanks for the tip! While World Fresh Market didn't have taro leaves, but Patel Brothers did so your tip set me on the right path. I guess they're called Patra in india?Part of the secret of a success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside.
-Mark Twain
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Post #26 - August 23rd, 2013, 10:09 amI'm making tiki style bbq spareribs and fried rice.
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Post #27 - August 24th, 2013, 8:05 amBeautiful day for a picnic. Those of you on the fence come join us.For what we choose is what we are. He should not miss this second opportunity to re-create himself with food. Jim Crace "The Devil's Larder"
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Post #28 - August 24th, 2013, 8:10 amFinal answer: Lechon Asado with chimichurri and fried sweet plantains. Ready for the day!!"Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad." Miles Kington
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Post #29 - August 24th, 2013, 10:17 amThe park is closed until noon! We're waiting to get in...Part of the secret of a success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside.
-Mark Twain
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Post #30 - August 24th, 2013, 10:27 amIf you are coming before noon, the entrances to the park are blocked off except for the entrance at Wilson. The others will open up at noon.Part of the secret of a success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside.
-Mark Twain
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