Small Household Food Exchange, 5/21 @ Papa's Cache Sabroso

Details:
Date: Tuesday May 21, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM

Location :
Papa's Cache Sabroso
2517 W. Division St.
Chicago IL 60622
773-862-8313
BYOB


Dinner attendees (8)
lazygal09
Cathy2
nr706
wendy
moetchandon
justjoan
cabrito +1



Exchange participants (5 servings):
lazygal09 - Lamb stew with chickpeas
Cathy2 - Chicken with caramelized onion & cardamon rice
nr706 - Three Aspects of Aspic
wendy - Bo ssam
moetchandon - Evanston Cajun-style jambalaya
justjoan - Carrot risotto



Number in the group: We will cap attendance at each gathering at 12 and food exchange participants at 10 so that participants are never making more than 10 servings of anything. Couples can be counted as one serving, or two - if you come as a couple, please specify whether you're bringing one or two dishes to exchange.

The food: The food exchange started so that those of us in 1-2 person households who love to cook aren't stuck eating that big pot of chili we made for a whole week. Instead, we make 6-10 servings of one dish, and bring back 6-10 different dishes. Participants bring one pre-portioned serving of their food for everyone who has RSVP’d to come that month. A serving is whatever you think it is for your food item. For soup, it may be two cups say; for pastrami, 4 oz. (or more if you make more generous sandwiches). The priority will be for entrees, meats, soups, salad, stews, pastas, grains, etc. One dessert is OK each month, we just didn’t want 6-7 dessert offerings as everyone was mostly interested in main meals (and there is a fabulous LTH dessert exchange the first Monday of each month). There will be no restrictions on the food – we’re an omnivorous bunch. WE DO HAVE ONE MUSHROOM ALLERGY IN THE GROUP SO IF YOU MAKE SOMETHING WITH MUSHROOMS, PLEASE INFORM THE GROUP WHEN YOU POST WHAT YOU ARE BRINGING. IF ANYONE ELSE HAS ANY ALLERGIES, PLEASE LET US KNOW. Again, that doesn’t mean that the ingredient is off limits, it just means to let everyone know if you are using it that month. We decided we don’t want to start running any list of off-limit foods or ingredients.

The containers/delivery system: Everyone in the group should use the Gladware 3 1/8 cup plastic containers (it’s the approximately 7” x 7” square, with a blue lid). You’ll portion your food into those containers to bring and hand out at the gathering. You can freeze them or not depending on your schedule and when you make your food. There is no need to fill the container, just put in whatever is a serving to you. If you use something else to deliver your food that month (Ziploc bags, plastic wrap, etc.) you should also return the empty containers from the last round so that everyone always has a stash of these containers for the exchange and doesn’t have to run out and buy more.

The process: Each of us will take turns being the organizer each month. Each time we meet, someone will offer to organize the next month’s gathering.

Several weeks before the next gathering, the organizer will post a new thread to the events page announcing the date and the location for that month and asking for RSVP’s.

Participants will need to RSVP their attendance by one week before the monthly gathering. They will then need to post what they are bringing by three days before the gathering. This is to help make sure we get some balance in the food so that we’re not all bringing something that has to be eaten in the next 2-3 days; that there’s a balance of stuff that can be frozen for later, or eaten sooner.

The organizer will monitor the thread to see what people are bringing. The organizer will also make reservations for the group at the restaurant where we will be gathering. People can choose to stay for dinner or just come and exchange food and leave. Just let the organizer know so they can get an accurate count for the reservation. Other LTHers are welcome to join us for dinner, even if they are not bringing food to exchange.

We’re all pretty relaxed and flexible with the exchange as there will likely be some bumps here and there and questions we will continue to come up. Remember that the core purpose of the exchange is for a group of LTHers to exchange good food they’ve made with minimal hassle and restrictions.

Hi,

I plan to attend.

Thanks for organizing!

Regards,

Cathy2 wrote:Hi,

I plan to attend.

Thanks for organizing!

No problem! You are a yes for the exchange too, right?

Like it or not, I'm in. I'll try to make something only slightly weird.

I'll be making Spanish-style lamb stew with chickpeas.

I'm going to pass on this one and look forward to the fall return. Mother Pie is having surgery that day and I can't be there, so I will be the dutiful daughter and visit at night. Please post pictures, though!

I'm in for exchange (TBD) and dinner. Possible +1 for dinner - I'll confirm.

nr706 wrote:Like it or not, I'm in. I'll try to make something only slightly weird.

I really dug your squid. I don't think I've ever had squid that wasn't either in fried or sushi form.

I'm in for dinner and exchange (not sure what to make yet).

wendy wrote:I'm in for exchange (TBD) and dinner. Possible +1 for dinner - I'll confirm.

+1 for dinner is confirmed.
I'll make bo ssam.

hi, i'm in for dinner and exchange. will post later about what i'm making (a lot will depend on how hot it is the day before and whether i'll want to use the oven).

update: i'll be making carrot risotto with (hopefully) local asparagus and peas. at the moment, i'm planning to use dried porcini in it, but will happily leave it out.

Plenty o' spots left.
Bring a friend and have them bring a friend!
Don't forget - it's BYOB.

Due to the competition for kitchen use for cooking and a certain home brewer, who just informed me that beer making will commence tomorrow, I've made my exchange early. I made Evanston Cajun-style Jambalaya. I will have one to two more exchanges in my freezer in case someone else signs up. Anyone else beyond that they will have to get a McDonalds gift certificate from me.

Sharon

I so want to exchange, but my schedule and location are getting in the way this month.

I'll probably be making Three Aspects of Aspic.

Hi,

I will be making something from the cookbook Jerusalem.

Regards,

Hi,

I'd like to attend the dinner, but not participate in the exchange...is that okay?

Thanks,
Shayna

cabrito wrote:Hi,

I'd like to attend the dinner, but not participate in the exchange...is that okay?

Thanks,
Shayna

But of course! See you then!

I called ahead - Eight people at 7pm under the name "LTH".
See you then.

Just a quick reminder if you are planning LTH events:

Tips and Guidelines for Event Planners and Attendees wrote:To avoid all appearances of impropriety, please do not use the name "LTH" or "LTH Forum" when making reservations at an establishment. We do not want operators to feel they are being pressured, strong-armed or influenced to provide comps or special treatment. It is absolutely unacceptable to use the LTH name in such a manner, so please refrain from doing so.

Thanks everyone.

For the mods,

Hi,

What I finally ended up making from Jerusalem:

Chicken with caramelized onion & cardamon rice

This is effectively a pilaf with whole chicken pieces.

Regards,

The GP wrote:Just a quick reminder if you are planning LTH events:

Tips and Guidelines for Event Planners and Attendees wrote:To avoid all appearances of impropriety, please do not use the name "LTH" or "LTH Forum" when making reservations at an establishment. We do not want operators to feel they are being pressured, strong-armed or influenced to provide comps or special treatment. It is absolutely unacceptable to use the LTH name in such a manner, so please refrain from doing so.

Thanks everyone.

For the mods,

No problem. Tonight's space is held under "Elizabeth". Crisis averted. See you then.

My +1 is sick and will not be joining us for dinner. I'm still attending - see ya there!

Wendy

Sorry to hear that, Wendy. Guess I'll have to bring +1 to bring us back to 8.

See everyone soon.

Both sad and happy to hear about the +1 situation. Looking forward to seeing you guys.

e-L-izabe-TH. Very cute.

Sorry for the late post -
Just a quick thanks to you for joining me. The food was great and I hope everyone enjoyed.
See you next time!
-Liz

Hi all!
I was thinking about this the other day and wondered when we usually start back up again. I would like to host the first one, if no one has dibs.

Pie Lady wrote:Hi all!
I was thinking about this the other day and wondered when we usually start back up again. I would like to host the first one, if no one has dibs.

I suggest contacting nr706.

Regards,

Done. Thanks!