bean wrote:OK, Steve Z's got my buns

I've settled on Smoked Pork Green (Hatch) Chile Colorado Style. I'm not sure the buns are going to work for this dish, which probably is better served in a bowl. Bean, it looks like your buns are still in play. I won't be using them for my dish. Thanks, though.

stevez wrote:

bean wrote:OK, Steve Z's got my buns

I've settled on Green (Hatch) Chile and Pork Colorado Style. I'm not sure the buns are going to work for this dish, which probably is better served in a bowl. Bean, it looks like your buns are still in play. I won't be using them for my dish. Thanks, though.

It's OK, I've been rejested in times past. (typo?)

HI,

Fifille is bringing plastic table cloths and a staple gun to attach them.

GlennPann is bringing Uncle John's tips and hot links.

Regards,

We will be there with house made polish sausages.
Kimberly, Mark Daniella and Jaco
Look forward to seeing everyone!

I'll be there +2 (spouse and our 7 year old) - can't wait as usual! Still undecided on what to bring.

Sadly, I think we may be a no show this year...

leek wrote:Sadly, I think we may be a no show this year...

Sorry to hear about that, wishing you the best.

Planning to continue my tradition of bringing Will Specials from The Riviera.

They've always disappeared once I set them out, so I think I'm not the only one who'd like to see more of 'em.

--Matt

Yep, it is always a good reminder of what made Will special.

Regards,

Would it be considered cheating if I made Sloppy Joes but brought purchased buns? I don't want to get my membership card revoked.

I'm still figgering my dessert donation. I'll keep you posted.

Update: I'm still looking to make kısır, put SueF down for Magic Middle cookies (contains peanuts)

My cold soups are a patriotic trio in red, white, and blue: borscht, vichyssoise, and blueberry soups. I will bring small plastic cups and plastic soup spoons. We will also bring some Costco lemonade.

I'm sorry, but due to a dear friends fathers death I won't be able to make the picnic. The memorial service is out of town and it's next Sunday. Please post lots of pics, this is one of my favorite LTH events of the year and I'm sorry to have to miss it.

Pie Lady wrote:Would it be considered cheating if I made Sloppy Joes but brought purchased buns? I don't want to get my membership card revoked.

I'm still figgering my dessert donation. I'll keep you posted.

Hi,

You may be in luck, because Bean has some slider buns he is offering.

Nobody gets into trouble over purchased buns.

Regards,

Cynthia wrote:I'm in history mode right now, so I'm looking at heirloom recipes. I'm torn between Minnesota turnip and potato soup and "Grandmother's Sorgum Cake" from Iowa. Anyone have an opinion that might help me decide which way to go?

Sorgum Cake from my point of view.

Me too.

Cathy2 wrote:You may be in luck, because Bean has some slider buns he is offering.

Nobody gets into trouble over purchased buns.

Regards,

I believe the Frapper link is no longer working. Why is it called a Frapper?

Alright, as it stands, I am making Sloppy Joes and Banana Cream Pie, both of my very own design.

I will be making muffuletta sandwiches . . . haven't settled on the type of bread though. Sesame bagels? I've been wanting to make another batch . . . but I might keep things more traditional and make an Italian sesame bread, just not the soft Central Grocery type (not my favorite) . . . TBD.

I'll also make pralines to keep with the New Orleans theme.

Pie Lady is certainly welcome to my slider buns. I will do my best to count them tomorrow--it should be between two & three dozen.

Joan & I are aiming at an 11:30 arrival. Does that suit?

We've got a tentative another +1. Joan's decided to add a smattering of homemade pickles to her purple basil jelly, crostini & cheese board. We'll keep you posted on additional offerings, including the +1, who may be making a late decision.

So far the weather seems like it's going to cooperate, so this could be an EPIC 10th Anniversary!

Hi,

Picnic spreadsheet has been updated.

Someone asked about supplies:

If you are better at ordering take-out, then consider bringing the following:

- Tables and chairs (we might get as many as ten benches from the park district)
- Offer to bring bread from local bakers
- Beverages*
- Cheese or salamis
- Water and Ice is always nice!*

*If you commit and later find you cannot attend, please give advance warning. People may want to keep a stash of water in case there are shortages (like a few years ago).

According to David Hammond, who graciously stored last year's unused supplies, we have on hand:
1,000 sets of knife/fork/spoon
100 napkins
50 plates
20 garbage bags
100s of moist towelettes
Random cans of sterno

We need plastic cups and some baby wipes.

If you can bring a bag to collect recyclables to bring home and dispose, that would be terrific.

Regards,

OK...I've decided. Raspberry cream cheese coffee cake and smoked blue cheese dip with celery and carrots. (Just me)

If anyone is driving from downtown and interested in carpooling, please PM me.

Hi!

I just called the Forest Preserve to reconfirm our reservation. We will have 10-15 tables available to us.

Weather will be mid-60's, partly sunny and no chance of rain; picture perfect weather our picnic this Sunday.

Name tags and dish labels will be printed on Saturday evening, though please don't wait to the last minute.

Regards,

Carolyn and I will be there, of course. Not sure what we're bringing, besides supplies listed upstream.

Do the +guests need to bring anything? Or are they covered by the dish I'm bringing?

Thanks
Jeff

I am also now the proud owner of 100+ sternos, assuming sternos don't expire. I'll be carting this things home piecemeal, so if anyone wants some, please call in dibs before Sunday.

snap203 and I will be there

I'm planning some kind of middle eastern dip, snap will do a dessert

eating while walking wrote:Do the +guests need to bring anything? Or are they covered by the dish I'm bringing?

Thanks
Jeff

Hi,

It is customary everyone participates. This may be ice and water, sausage, cheese or bakery items for those who cannot cook. Everyone is expected to pick up after themselves and try to be helpful.

For instance, my Mom and Dad attend. I make several dishes and bring a bag of corn as our contribution. While they may not participate directly, indirectly they do via my efforts.

There may be some people coming from a visit to Wisconsin. I suggested they bring Kringles, though usually they cook something.

What we want to avoid is someone brings a small plate and a bunch of eaters. It is a shared experience.

You know what you plan to bring and an idea of how it works.

Regards,

The Panther will be on the prowl along with his Bride.

Revisiting my dish from the Montrose BBQ I will be bringing reimagined Sliders and My Bride, a Caprese Salad.



Always a great time!

I will be coming. Plus one. Some desserts will be attending with us. Some chocolate. Some fruit. I will help set up if needed.
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