LTHforum's 9th annual picnic: Sunday September 14, 2014
LTHforum's 9th annual picnic: Sunday September 14, 2014
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Post #121 - September 10th, 2014, 7:22 amI will be there +1. TBD."In pursuit of joys untasted"
from Giuseppe Verdi's La Traviata
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Post #122 - September 11th, 2014, 4:55 amI might be coming with my daughter. If we come, we will bring dessert and contribute to your non perishable supply list.
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Post #123 - September 11th, 2014, 12:30 pmHI,
At last year's picnic, there was a discussion which took life in this thread: E.W. Rieck's — The Loop's Beloved Beanery, 1896-1957.
Since this discussion, I have made a number of batches of Boston Baked Beans and steamed brown bread. What also helped nudge this idea along was inheriting a bean pot.
Since the weather is pleasantly cooler, I will bring a batch of beans and steamed brown bread to honor E.W. Rieck's and last year's picnic.
Regards,Cathy2
"You'll be remembered long after you're dead if you make good gravy, mashed potatoes and biscuits." -- Nathalie Dupree
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Post #124 - September 11th, 2014, 2:06 pmWish I could be there - take LOTS of pics!
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Post #125 - September 11th, 2014, 2:22 pmI agree with you, zoid. Sadly, we cannot get the stars to align to attend this year. Living vicariously through pictures will be a sad second choice.-Mary
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Post #126 - September 11th, 2014, 3:09 pmDuck Fried Rice?! Sayyy, what time are you getting there, foodie1?
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Post #127 - September 11th, 2014, 4:14 pmGoing to change it up a bit this yr. Since the new Home Cookin' article came out today http://www.lthforum.com/2014/09/home-cookin-5/ I'm going to do one of the recipes, Yiayia Tita’s Robethia tou Fourno (Lenten Chick Peas)"In pursuit of joys untasted"
from Giuseppe Verdi's La Traviata
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Post #128 - September 11th, 2014, 4:23 pmCathy2:
Please add a +1 for me and my bride (making 3 total).
Marcella's offered to contribute Roasted Garlic & Rosemary Pumpkin Hummus.
Best bean wishes,
y'know
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Post #129 - September 11th, 2014, 6:26 pmI'll be there with Mrs. Milz. Mark us down for beverages. Thx.
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Post #130 - September 11th, 2014, 6:49 pmOh by the way, I'm going to be pruning my Kaffir line tree this weekend... ask me at the picnic, and a few leaves may be yours.What is patriotism, but the love of good things we ate in our childhood?
-- Lin Yutang
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Post #131 - September 11th, 2014, 7:56 pmI picked up bean's buns tonight (thanks again!) so I want to make sure he gets credit.
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Post #132 - September 11th, 2014, 9:29 pmAnd I'm baaaaack!! Memorial service got moved to next weekend, so I'll be there on Sunday. Great Seas wings are still my contribution.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 #133 - September 11th, 2014, 9:55 pmmbh wrote:And I'm baaaaack!! Memorial service got moved to next weekend, so I'll be there on Sunday. Great Seas wings are still my contribution.
Is your friend still coming, too?
I'm glad for you!
Regards,Cathy2
"You'll be remembered long after you're dead if you make good gravy, mashed potatoes and biscuits." -- Nathalie Dupree
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Post #134 - September 11th, 2014, 11:08 pmHi,
Picnic spreadsheet has been updated.
Look it over and let let me know of any mistakes. It's not too late to sign up or advise what you will bring. If you are coming with a friend, please advise their nametag and what they may bring.
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,Cathy2
"You'll be remembered long after you're dead if you make good gravy, mashed potatoes and biscuits." -- Nathalie Dupree
Facebook, Twitter, Greater Midwest Foodways, Road Food 2012: Podcast
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Post #135 - September 11th, 2014, 11:09 pmPie Lady wrote:I picked up bean's buns tonight (thanks again!) so I want to make sure he gets credit.
Thanks, Ms. Lady. The credit is all yours for being brave enough to come in and encounter the ferocious 3 mo. old pup.
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Post #136 - September 12th, 2014, 5:42 amThe Chow Poodle will be bringing mini palmiers for dessert.Steve Z.
“Only the pure in heart can make a good soup.”
― Ludwig van Beethoven
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Post #137 - September 12th, 2014, 7:14 amCourtesy of the gods of the garden (and despite the Lovely Dining Companion's brown thumb), we have a superabundance of shiso. If anyone is interested, I'd be happy to bring some baggies of the stuff.Gypsy Boy
"I am not a glutton--I am an explorer of food." (Erma Bombeck)
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Post #138 - September 12th, 2014, 7:56 amGypsy Boy wrote:Courtesy of the gods of the garden (and despite the Lovely Dining Companion's brown thumb), we have a superabundance of shiso. If anyone is interested, I'd be happy to bring some baggies of the stuff.
Yes, please!
Cathy2:
Would there, maybe, be room for a swap area? We could bring a few bags of dried blueberry tomatoes and swap for shiso. Maybe other folks would also contribute their excesses.
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Post #139 - September 12th, 2014, 8:02 amCabbagehead and I are also bringing Costco lemonade. Thanks, Cathy!
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Post #140 - September 12th, 2014, 8:19 amUnfortunately, we will not be able to attend the picnic this year. He hope you all have a good picnic and stay warm.
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Post #141 - September 12th, 2014, 8:43 ambean wrote:Gypsy Boy wrote:Courtesy of the gods of the garden (and despite the Lovely Dining Companion's brown thumb), we have a superabundance of shiso. If anyone is interested, I'd be happy to bring some baggies of the stuff.
Yes, please!
Cathy2:
Would there, maybe, be room for a swap area? We could bring a few bags of dried blueberry tomatoes and swap for shiso. Maybe other folks would also contribute their excesses.
We will put a table aside for people who want to share their excess vegetables, cookbooks and what have you.
I will bring yeast balls for making rice wine, which was discussed briefly here.. I made one batch that yielded about a cup of some very pleasant rice wine.
I will also have petitions for pumpkin pie as our state pie.
Regards,Cathy2
"You'll be remembered long after you're dead if you make good gravy, mashed potatoes and biscuits." -- Nathalie Dupree
Facebook, Twitter, Greater Midwest Foodways, Road Food 2012: Podcast
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Post #142 - September 12th, 2014, 9:44 amHi,
What we do need in the short list category: plastic cups.
If people have leftover party cups from various occasions, we very likely have enough sitting in our closets. I will bring what I have.
Ice for Joan's punch and other cold drinks would be appreciated. I will bring a cooler to store a bag or two in.
Bring water for your consumption, so then we are covered.
Regards,Cathy2
"You'll be remembered long after you're dead if you make good gravy, mashed potatoes and biscuits." -- Nathalie Dupree
Facebook, Twitter, Greater Midwest Foodways, Road Food 2012: Podcast
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Post #143 - September 12th, 2014, 10:36 amwill bring dessert - lime black pepper cookies and some other cookies w/cilantro
also bringing shiso from my mother's garden for the swap
thanks!
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Post #144 - September 12th, 2014, 12:04 pmSoft Boiled is coming plus 2 (wife and baby) and possibly 3 others (2 adults and a child)
Looking forward to this year!
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Post #145 - September 12th, 2014, 12:16 pmOn the topic of excess cookbooks,
I am on the board of the Friends of the Deerfield Public Library. (full disclosure)
Next Weekend: The Friends will be participating in the Deerfield Farmer’s Market on September 20, 2014 from 7:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Used Cookbooks and Children’s Books will be available for $3 each or buy 5 for $15 and get 1 free. Also, Collectible Books (Art, Coffee Table, etc.) will be available for $10 each or 2 for $15
We would also gratefully ACCEPT donations of any cookbooks or nicer Children's books for the sale.
The back of my minivan will be available at the picnic for any such donations
Thank you for donating or attending and purchasing
"If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay home."
~James Michener
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Post #146 - September 12th, 2014, 12:57 pmGypsy Boy wrote:Courtesy of the gods of the garden (and despite the Lovely Dining Companion's brown thumb), we have a superabundance of shiso. If anyone is interested, I'd be happy to bring some baggies of the stuff.
Oh, yes, please--me too! I love this stuff!!! Thanks, GB!"Life is a combination of magic and pasta." -- Federico Fellini
"You're not going to like it in Chicago. The wind comes howling in from the lake. And there's practically no opera season at all--and the Lord only knows whether they've ever heard of lobster Newburg." --Charles Foster Kane, Citizen Kane.
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Post #147 - September 12th, 2014, 3:16 pmCathy2 wrote:mbh wrote:And I'm baaaaack!! Memorial service got moved to next weekend, so I'll be there on Sunday. Great Seas wings are still my contribution.
Is your friend still coming, too?
Not sure yet, I'll find out tonight. Great Seas doesn't open until 11, so it will be close to noon by the time I get the wings and drive over.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 #148 - September 12th, 2014, 6:00 pmOK, I'm officially out of time and ideas.... I'll be bringing some cheeses and assorted crackers. If I can round up some plastic cups, I'll bring those too. See everyone Sunday!"Life is a combination of magic and pasta." -- Federico Fellini
"You're not going to like it in Chicago. The wind comes howling in from the lake. And there's practically no opera season at all--and the Lord only knows whether they've ever heard of lobster Newburg." --Charles Foster Kane, Citizen Kane.
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Post #149 - September 13th, 2014, 9:17 amI'll be making a couple crostini-ish things (appetizers) and will cook a bunch of the corn if no one else has any plans for it.
It doesn't look like anyone needs a grill, so I'm going to be bringing a vertical smoker for cooking corn. I'll also have a Camp Chef 2 burner stove with a griddle. Let me know if anyone would like to either at some point. Unfortunately my +2 are probably not going to be able to make it.
Really looking forward to it!It is VERY important to be smart when you're doing something stupid
- Chris
http://stavewoodworking.com
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Post #150 - September 13th, 2014, 10:21 amIf it's not too late, Chouxfly is making foccacia and I'll be making spicy ginger cookies. Linc's contribution will be a package of plastic cups.
Thank you so much for making this happen, Cathy2! Can't wait to see everyone tomorrow!“Assuredly it is a great accomplishment to be a novelist, but it is no mediocre glory to be a cook.” -- Alexandre Dumas
"I give you Chicago. It is no London and Harvard. It is not Paris and buttermilk. It is American in every chitling and sparerib. It is alive from tail to snout." -- H.L. Mencken
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